Mountain Views News          Saturday, October 10, 2015

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, October 10, 2015 


ACCIDENTAL 
SHOOTING 
INJURES 
OFFICER

JPL to Hold Annual Open 
House this Weekend

 
Pasadena police released 
little details this week 
after an officer was shot 
accidentally in a leg by his 
partner late last week. The 
department is conducting 
an internal investigation 
into the incident.

 According to police, the 
unnamed officer sustained 
a non-life threatening 
wound after his partner’s 
gun discharged in the police 
headquarters parking 
structure, off Ramona Street 
across from city hall, Oct. 2 
around 8 p.m. 

 The two men were 
unloading things from 
the trunk of a patrol car 
at the end of their shift. 
Investigators said both men 
were on duty at the time.

 The injured officer was shot 
through the leg and taken 
to a nearby hospital, treated 
and released. The other, also 
unnamed officer has been 
put on paid administrative 
leave according to police. 

 As of now, the department 
is calling the situation an 
accident saying that no 
crime had occurred. They 
also said on one else was 
injured during the incident.

 In 2010, a Pasadena police 
officer unintentionally 
discharged his sidearm 
shattering the windshield of 
his police car during a felony 
traffic stop. That incident 
also sent the officer’s partner 
to the hospital. The officer 
complained of ear pain. 

 The officer accidently fired 
his weapon, May 24, 2010 
around 8:45 a.m., inside 
the car as the two officers 
exited the vehicle. No one, 
at the time, was hurt and an 
investigation also found no 
criminal action on the part 
of the officer.

PCC Trustee Candidates Face Off

 

 NASA’s Jet Propulsion 
Laboratory, invites the public 
to its annual Open House this 
weekend. The event is free and 
runs from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
both days. 

 Highlights include a life-
size model of Mars Science 
Laboratory, demonstrations 
from numerous space missions; 
JPL’s machine shop, where 
robotic spacecraft parts are 
built; and the Microdevices 
Lab, where engineers and 
scientists use tiny technology to 
revolutionize space exploration.

 It’s not unusual for up to 20,000 
people per day to come to JPL 
during our Open House. Our 
visitors have great experiences, 
but making your time here 
enjoyable may require patience 
— and planning. Here are some 
suggestions to get the most out 
of your day.

 Be sure to arrive early and 
be patient as there is only one 
entrance into JPL including a 
possible security check of your 
vehicle. Also, please note where 
you park.

 Use your smartphone or tablet 
to try out JPL’s Open House 
web app to navigate the Lab. It 
provides real-time information 
on wait times at various sites, as 
well as directions to restrooms, 
food concessions, and other 
amenities.

 The longest lines are usually 
at the Spacecraft Assembly 
Facility — the cleanrooms 
where we build spacecraft — 
and the Space Flight Operations 
Facility, where we communicate 
with all our missions. Keep this 
in mind if you want to include 
these sites in your visit.

 Five movies will be shown 
throughout the day. The lines at 
these screenings can be shorter 
than other lines, and the movies 
offer a way to get off your feet 
in a cool place for a half hour 
while learning more about JPL 
missions.

 Activities for young children 
are marked in the site listings. 
Do keep in mind that most 
experiences at JPL’s Open 
House are not intended for the 
very young.

 Vehicles entering NASA/
JPL property are subject to 
inspection. Visitors cannot 
bring these items into NASA/
JPL: weapons, explosives, 
incendiary devices, dangerous 
instruments, alcohol, illegal 
drugs, pets, all types of 
skates including skateboards, 
Segways and bicycles. No bags, 
backpacks or ice chests are 
allowed, except small purses 
and diaper bags. Drones are not 
allowed to fly over NASA/JPL 
under any circumstances.

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 Area 2, which includes Sierra 
Madre and East Pasadena, 
became open after trustee 
Jeanette Mann retired; she held 
the seat for the last 30 years.

The debate started with a 
discussion over the cost of 
resigning past presidents 
something many on the campus 
think stained the reputation of 
the institution.

 “You can’t meet in secret in 
violation of the Brown Act and 
expect to get away with it, they 
didn’t get away with it,” Hilsman 
said referring to a court order 
that nullified a nearly $400,000 
severance package between 
PCC and former president Mark 
Rocha. “You can’t shut down the 
winter intersession, in violation 
of labor contracts and think 
you’re going to get away with it.”

 Hilsman said the job of the PCC 
president is to have consensus 
within the community.

Lewis focused on the current 
hiring of Dr. Rajen Vurdien as 
president, replacing Rocha.

 “I think we did a great job this 
year, the board, in creating a 
valued process that we hadn’t 
done in the past,” he said. “Where 
myself and other trustees went 
to the perspective candidates 
schools and interviewed their 
colleagues, their students, 
their employees as well as the 
candidates themselves.”

 Thomson said he and other 
trustees were open and effective 
in hiring the current and last 
two school presidents. 

 “It’s one thing to talk about 
transparency… it’s something 
else to be able and willing to 
carry that out,” Thomson said. 
“With respect to hiring the 
current president, he’s off to a 
very good beginning.”

 The candidates also discussed 
academic accreditation after the 
school was placed on probation 
last March by the Accrediting 
Commission for Community 
and Junior Colleges.

 “We looked at that nine 
deficiencies that are cited, it’s 
really a road map for how to 
get back to becoming the great 
institution that PCC has always 
been,” Osterling said.

 Osterling added that 
transparency, filling vacant 
administration positions and 
missing academic controls 
topped the list of fixes.

Selinske said a lack of leadership 
was a problem but also said, 
“Regular evaluations, of staff 
and clarity of support for 
adjunct professors, around 
student oriented outcomes.”

 Enriques said change can only 
come about through voting, 
”these gentlemen and I are part 
of that, that is why elections 
are important, this is why the 
voting right act, now 50 years 
old, is important, this is why the 
Constitution is important.”

 The candidates also discussed 
teacher salaries and stipends, 
Veterans affairs on campus 
and the construction of a new 
science building to replace the 
condemned U Building among 
other topics.

Cars Parked 
on Red Flag 
Alerts Will 

Be Towed

 City officials are advising that 
all car owners be advised that 
vehicles will be towed and it will 
cost more than $300 to get a car 
back if parked on city streets 
within the pre-designated Red 
Flag zones in violation of the 
City’s Municipal Code once a 
Red Flag Alert is declared.

 No more warnings notices 
or citation-only consequences 
they say. Towing and 
impounding will occur during 
the next Red Flag Alert as 
declared by the Pasadena 
Fire Chief, or designee, to 
ensure City streets remain 
open for emergency access 
and evacuations. Parking 
restrictions will be enforced for 
the duration of the entire Red 
Flag Alert on a 24/7 basis.

 Most pre-designated Red 
Flag areas are in and around 
the Arroyo Seco area of West 
Pasadena, plus some foothill 
areas of East Pasadena. Anyone 
living on a hillside or foothill 
area of Pasadena, especially 
on a narrow road, chances are 
good that is a Red Flag zone. If 
you are not sure if your home is 
in a Red Flag zone, go to www.
cityofpasadena.net/Fire/Red_
Flag or call (626) 744-7311 to 
find out.

 The City will give as much 
advanced notice as possible 
and will issue a news advisory 
for the local media’s use; 
post information on the 
City’s website, Twitter at @
PasadenaGov, Facebook at 
cityofpasadena and KPAS at 
Channel 99 for AT&T U-verse 
subscribers and Channel 3 
for Charter subscribers; and 
video streamed online at www.
pasadenamedia.tv and www.
cityofpasadena/Media.

 Once a vehicle is towed, 
the registered owner must 
visit the City Department 
of Transportation’s Parking 
Office, 221 E. Walnut St, 
Room 199, open only Monday 
through Friday.

Free Flu Vaccine Clinics

Royal Court Selected

 Fight the flu by getting a free 
vaccine offered by the Pasadena 
Public Health Department 
through Tuesday, Nov. 24. 
The influenza vaccine will be 
provided at various Pasadena 
locations, listed below, on a 
first-come, first-served basis. 

 The vaccine will be available 
to everyone ages 6 months 
and older at no cost, while 
supplies last. Minors must 
be accompanied by a parent 
or guardian. Remember to 
wear short sleeves. For more 
details about the clinics, 
call (626) 744-6000 or visit 
www.cityofpasadena.net/
publichealth.

 Tuesday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. 
- 2 p.m. at the Villa-Parke 
Community Center, 363 E. 
Villa. St.

 Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. - 
12 p.m. at the Jackie Robinson 
Community Center, 1020 N. 
Fair Oaks Ave.

 Wednesday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m. - 
2 p.m. at the Pasadena Senior 
Center, 85 E. Holly St.

 Pre-registration required. Call 
(626) 795-4331.

 Tuesday, Nov. 10, 9-11 a.m. 
at the Santa Catalina Branch 
Library, 999 E. Washington 
Blvd.

 Tuesday, Nov. 17, 9-11 a.m. at 
the Allendale Branch Library, 
1130 S. Marengo Ave.

 Tuesday, Nov. 24, 9-11 a.m. 
at the La Pintoresca Branch 
Library, 1355 N. Raymond Ave.

 Different types of influenza 
viruses can spread through the 
community during flu season. 
The Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention recommends 
that everyone ages 6 months 
and older get the vaccine 
annually to protect against 
the most common types of 
influenza viruses. Even healthy 
children and adults can get very 
sick from influenza viruses.

 High-risk groups susceptible to 
severe influenza complications 
include seniors ages 65 and 
older, pregnant women and 
people with chronic medical 
conditions such as asthma, 
chronic lung disease and 
diabetes.


Pet of the 
Week


From left to right: Sarah Shaklan, Rachelle Liu, Erika Winter, Bryce 
Bakewell, Regina Pullens, Natalie Hernandez-Barber, Donaly 
Marquez. Photo D. Lee/MVNews

 The seven members of the 
2016 Tournament of Roses Royal 
Court were announced Monday 
morning at the Tournament 
House. Selected from a group of 
39 finalists, the Royal Court will 
attend nearly 100 community 
and media functions, acting as 
ambassadors of the Tournament 
and the Pasadena community at 
large. Their reign will culminate 
with the 127th Rose Parade and 
the 102nd Rose Bowl Game. 

 The seven Royal Court 
members are: Bryce Marie 
Bakewell, 17, Flintridge Sacred 
Heart Academy; Donaly 
Elizabeth Marquez, 17, Blair 
High School; Natalie Breanne 
Hernandez-Barber, 17, Alverno 
High School; Rachelle Chacal 
Renee Liu, 17, San Marino High 
School; Regina Marché Pullens, 
17, Maranatha High School; 
Sarah Sumiko Shaklan, 17, La 
Cañada High School; Erika 
Karen Winter, 17, Flintridge 
Preparatory School.

 The announcement follows a 
month-long process in which 
more than 900 Pasadena-area 
young women participated. 

 The Announcement and 
Coronation of the 98th Rose 
Queen and Presentation of the 
Royal Court will be October 
22 at the Pasadena Convention 
Center.

 Francis (A383894) is a 
gentle and sweet nine-year-
old, male, brown and black 
German Shepherd. He 
thoroughly enjoys playing 
with his enrichment toys! 
He loves playing fetch 
with his toys and will keep 
himself entertained for 
hours with them. Francis 
is happy with the simple 
things in life: toys with food 
in them, back scratches, and 
relaxing afternoon naps. 
He’s got his priorities right! 
Francis is already neutered 
which means he can go 
home with you today. 

 The regular dog adoption 
fee is $125 which includes 
the spay or neuter surgery, 
microchip, vaccinations, 
and a free follow-up health 
check at a participating vet.

 New adopters will receive 
complimentary health and 
wellness exam from VCA 
Animal Hospitals, as well 
as a goody bag filled with 
information on how to care 
for your pet. 

 Call the Pasadena 
Humane Society & SPCA 
at 626.792.7151 or visit at 
361 S. Raymond Ave. in 
Pasadena. Adoption hours 
are 11-4 Sunday, 9-5 Tuesday 
–Friday, 9-4 Saturday. Pets 
may not be available for 
adoption and cannot be 
held for potential adopters 
from phone calls or email. 
Directions and photos of all 
pets can be found at www.
pasadenahumane.org.

Free Upcoming Events at 
Pasadena Senior Center

 There is something for everyone 
in October at the Pasadena 
Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St. 
Events lare free. You do not have 
to be a member. Some events 
require advance reservations as 
noted.

 Friday Movie Matinees – Oct. 
16, at 1 p.m. Adam’s Rib (1949, 
NR) starring Spencer Tracy and 
Katharine Hepburn. Domestic 
and professional tensions mount 
when a husband and wife work 
as opposing attorneys in a 
murder case.

 Stay Connected with Social 
Media – Tuesdays and 
Thursdays to Oct 29, from 9 
to 11 a.m. Learn how to keep 
in touch with family and friends 
via email, Skype, Facebook and 
other social media during a 
30-minute, one-on-one meeting. 
You choose which applications 
you want to learn. Bring a laptop 
or use one onsite. If you have an 
email address, bring it and your 
password. Sign up with Edison 
at the Welcome Desk.

 Smart Phones, Tablets and 
Computers – Any Questions? 
– Tuesdays and Thursdays, 
Oct. 6 to 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. 
Get the answers you need about 
technology devices, whether 
you own them already or are 
considering a purchase. Learn 
how to text, check voicemail, set 
an alarm, navigate the Internet, 
download apps and more.

 A Matter of Balance – Tuesdays 
and Thursdays, Oct. 13 to Nov. 
5, from 1 to 3 p.m. Are you 
concerned about falling? Ease 
your fear by attending this class 
that combines discussion, video 
and exercise so you’ll improve 
your balance and activity levels. 
Registration is required: 626-
685-6732.

 Burn Prevention – Thursday, 
Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. Older adults 
are particularly vulnerable to 
burns and fires due to health 
and mobility issues, smoking 
behaviors and memory 
impairment. Learn about 
the factors that increase risk, 
common burns and their 
prevention, degrees of burns and 
first aid. Presented by Debbie 
Karaman of the Grossman Burn 
Center.

 Health Fair – Friday, Oct. 
16, from 9 to 11 a.m. A new 
medical safety identification 
plan, sponsored by New York 
Life, has been added to the 
popular monthly health fair. 
Bring your list of medications, 
doctors and emergency contacts 
and they will be placed on a 
personal identification card 
at no cost. Other health fair 
services include glucose, blood 
pressure and hearing screenings 
as well as counseling and health 
and community resources. For 
more information call 626-685-
6732.

Free Spay/
Neuter Day 
for Feral Cats

Altadena Station Crime Blotter

Sunday, September 27th

 9:45 PM – Arie Phillips, 43 
years old of Altadena, was 
arrested in the 1900 block of 
N. Grand Oaks Avenue for 
domestic battery.

Monday, September 28th

 11:00 AM – A residential 
burglary occurred in the 
1900 block of Braeburn Road. 
Suspects entered the residence 
by shattering the rear glass 
door. Suspects described as 
two males, both white, driving 
a white newer model Toyota or 
Honda 2-door sedan. Property 
stolen: unknown. 

 7:30 PM – Hector Alarcon, 
34 years old of Pasadena, was 
arrested in the 100 block of E. 
Woodbury Road for domestic 
battery.

Tuesday, September 29th

 8:00 AM – A residential 
burglary occurred in the 
400 block of Wapello Street. 
Suspect(s) entered the residence 
by removing the window screen. 
Property stolen: gray MacBook 
Air, Canon 50D camera, Contak 
G2 camera.

 11:00 AM – A petty theft from 
an unlocked vehicle occurred 
in the 2200 block of N. Lake 
Avenue. Property stolen: 
handicap placard.

 4:30 PM – Orlando Salazar, 
30 years old of Altadena, was 
arrested in the 300 block of W. 
Woodbury Road for domestic 
battery.

Wednesday, September 30th

 7:37AM – A residential 
burglary occurred in the 500 
block of Stonehurst Drive. 
Suspects entered the residence 
by shattering the rear window. 
Property stolen: firearms. 
Detectives are following up on 
significant leads in this case.

 11:57 AM – A battery occurred 
at the Altadena Laundromat, 
355 E. Woodbury Road. The 
victim was cleaning the dryer 
and without provocation, the 
suspect punched the victim 
in the face. The suspect then 
ran out of the location but 
was subsequently located by 
deputies and taken into custody.

Thursday, October 1st

 9:03 PM – Stephen Ross, 60 
years old of Altadena, was 
arrested in the 2600 block of N. 
Fair Oaks Avenue for domestic 
battery.

Friday, October 2nd and 
Saturday, October 3rd

 No significant incidents to 
report.

 The Pasadena Humane 
Society & SPCA (PHS) will 
hold a no-cost spay and neuter 
clinic Friday and Saturday 
for feral cats residing in the 
shelter’s nine service cities. 
This event is being held in 
honor of National Feral Cat 
Day, which is October 16.

 “Female cats can have as 
many as three litters a year, 
and kittens can breed as young 
as four months old,” says Steve 
McNall, president/CEO of the 
Pasadena Humane Society 
& SPCA. “Most people don’t 
want to see the cats they’re 
feeding get pregnant over and 
over again, so our National 
Feral Cat Day ‘TNR-a-thon’ 
will serve as a gentle reminder 
to caretakers of free-roaming 
cat colonies to catch and 
sterilize their cats.”

 The sterilization process for 
feral cats is commonly referred 
to as trap-neuter-return 
(TNR).

 TNR is by appointment only. 
To make appointment, email 
snip@pasadenahumane.org or 
call 626.792.7151 ext. 166.

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