Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, October 8, 2016

5


Mountain View News Saturday, October 8, 2016

Pasadena 
News Briefs

City to Hold Latino Heritage 
Parade and Jamaica Fair

 
Free family fun at the 18th 
annual Latino Heritage Parade 
and Jamaica (Community 
Fair) on Saturday, October 
15. The event is sponsored by 
the City’s Human Services and 
Recreation Department and the 
Latino Heritage Committee. 
Go to www.cityofpasadena.net/
LatinoHeritage for updates.

 More than 1,000 participants 
and spectators are expected 
at this year’s event that begins 
with the parade at 11 a.m. and 
the festive Jamaica with cultural 
activities, food, music, and 
dance from Noon to 4 p.m.

 The parade starts at Los Robles 
Avenue and Howard Street, turns 
west on Washington Boulevard 
and ends at La Pintoresca 
Park, 1415 N. Raymond Ave., 
where art exhibits, artisans, 
educational/historical displays, 
live entertainment, tasty food, 
community info booths and 
much more can be found.

 This year’s theme is Nuestros 
Heroes/Our Heroes celebrating 
the accomplishments of 
individuals from all professions 
within the Latino Community.

 Leading the festivities, this 
year’s Grand Marshal is Luis 
J. Rodriguez, Poet Laureate, 
and Community Grand 
Marshal Serafin Espinoza, 
retired Director of Villa-Parke 
Community Center.

 For over 40 years, Luis 
Rodriguez has been a leader for 
social justice, the environment, 
economic equity and peace. 
He has been a journalist for 
newspapers and public radio; 
worked for labor unions; has 
been the U.S. Justice Party’s 
nominee for both U.S. Vice 
President and California’s 
governor and is a published 
author and poet with 15 books 
in poetry, children’s literature, 
fiction and nonfiction, 
including the bestselling 
memoir “Always Running, La 
Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A.” 
His most recent poetry book 
is “Borrowed Bones” released 
in 2016 by Curbstone Books/
Northwestern University Press.

 Espinoza is a retired civil 
service professional with more 
than 40 years of social work 
experience, including his time 
directing Pasadena’s Villa-Parke 
Community Center. One of his 
major accomplishments was to 
assist the City of Pasadena with 
its policy on children, youth 
and families.


Man flees Scene of 
Deadly Crash

 Police are asking for 
the public’s help finding 
the driver of a 2015 Tesla, 
after the car was left at the 
scene of a traffic collision 
Thursday. A Pasadena 
motorcyclist died as a result.

 According to police, 
a 2015 gray 4 door Tesla 
was driving at a high rate 
of speed when it collided 
with a Harley-Davidson 
around 11:40 p.m. at the 
intersection of Marengo 
Avenue and Washington 
Boulevard. The driver of the 
Tesla, described as a White 
or Hispanic male, fled on 
foot. 

 The motorcycle rider 
was pronounced dead at the 
scene.

Anyone with information 
is asked to call Lieutenant 
Diego Torres at (626) 744-
7159 or (626) 744-4241.

Tournament Announces Royal Court

 The Tournament of Roses 
announced Tuesday morning 
the seven members of the 
2017 Royal Court. Selected 
from a group of 34 finalists, 
the Royal Court will attend 
nearly 100 community and 
media functions, acting as 
ambassadors of the Association 
and the Pasadena community at 
large. Their reign will culminate 
on Monday, January 2, 2017 
with the 128th Rose Parade and 
the 103rd Rose Bowl Game.

 The announcement follows 
a month-long process with 
nearly 1000 people participating 
in the interview process. The 
Association’s Queen and Court 
Committee made its selections 
based on a number of criteria 
including poise, speaking 
ability, academic achievement, 
and community and school 
involvement.

 The seven Royal Court members 
are (in order of above photo, left 
to right) Maya Kawaguchi Khan, 
Arcadia High School; Natalie 
Rose Petrosian, La Cañada High 
School; Lauren Emiko Powers, 
Arcadia High School; Shannon 
Tracy Larsuel, Mayfield Senior 
School; Autumn Marie Lundy, 
Polytechnic School; Audrey 
Mariam Cameron, Blair High 
School and Victoria Cecilia 
Castellanos, (#533), Temple City 
High School. 

 “The 2017 Royal Court 
consists of seven extraordinary 
young women who are now 
ambassadors for America’s 
New Year Celebration,” said 
Richard De Jesu, chair of the 
Tournament of Roses Queen 
and Court Committee. “Starting 
today, and through January 2, 
the Royal Court will participate 
in numerous events that will be 
treasured memories for the rest 
of their lives.”

 The Announcement and 
Coronation of the 99th Rose 
Queen and Presentation of the 
Royal Court is on October 20 
at the Pasadena Playhouse, A 
limited number of tickets are 
available for purchase from 
Sharp Seating Company.

 Also pictured, above right, 
Pasadena Tournament of Roses 
President Brad Ratliff. 

Descanso 
Gardens 
Director 

Brown

to Retire

Creepy clown threat 
shuts down two schools 

 Although police found 
no suspicious activity, they 
evacuated and searched 
Wilson Middle School, and 
had students sheltered in place 
at Willard Elementary School 
after a parent called police 
Thursday morning describing, 
what their children said was a 
“creepy clown.”

 Police said there was 
no creditable threat and 
both schools resumed their 
schedules, 

 Residents have been on 
edge this week after reports 
suggested the creepy clown 
pranksters were threatening 
online to show up in local 
communities, including 
Pasadena. 


NASA’s Curiosity Rover 
Begins Next Mars Chapter

 After collecting drilled rock 
powder in arguably the most 
scenic landscape yet visited by a 
Mars rover, NASA’s announced 
Monday that Curiosity mobile 
laboratory is driving toward 
uphill destinations as part of its 
two-year mission extension that 
began last week.

 The destinations include a ridge 
capped with material rich in the 
iron-oxide mineral hematite, 
about a mile-and-a-half (two-
and-a-half kilometers) ahead, 
and an exposure of clay-rich 
bedrock beyond that.

 These are key exploration 
sites on lower Mount Sharp, 
which is a layered, Mount-
Rainier-size mound where 
Curiosity is investigating 
evidence of ancient, water-rich 
environments that contrast 
with the harsh, dry conditions 
on the surface of Mars today. 

 “We continue to reach higher 
and younger layers on Mount 
Sharp,” said Curiosity Project 
Scientist Ashwin Vasavada, 
of NASA’s Jet Propulsion 
Laboratory, Pasadena, 
California. “Even after four 
years of exploring near and on 
the mountain, it still has the 
potential to completely surprise 
us.”

 Hundreds of photos Curiosity 
took in recent weeks amid a 
cluster of mesas and buttes 
of diverse shapes are fresh 
highlights among the more 
than 180,000 images the rover 
has taken since landing on Mars 
in August 2012. Newly available 
vistas include the rover’s latest 
self-portrait from the color 
camera at the end of its arm and 
a scenic panorama from the 
color camera at the top of the 
mast.

 “Bidding good-bye to ‘Murray 
Buttes,’ Curiosity’s assignment 
is the ongoing study of ancient 
habitability and the potential 
for life,” said Curiosity 
Program Scientist Michael 
Meyer at NASA Headquarters, 
Washington. “This mission, as it 
explores the succession of rock 
layers, is reading the ‘pages’ of 
Martian history -- changing 
our understanding of Mars and 
how the planet has evolved. 
Curiosity has been and will be 
a cornerstone in our plans for 
future missions.”

 For more information about 
Curiosity, visit:mars.jpl.nasa.
gov/msl.


Public Survey, Input Sought, 
on Arroyo Seco New Signs

 
Long-time Descanso Gardens 
Executive Director David 
Brown announced Thursday 
his plans to retire in the coming 
year. He has served since 2005 
as executive director of the 
member-supported botanic 
garden in La Cañada Flintridge, 
which is owned by the County 
of Los Angeles and managed by 
the Descanso Gardens Guild, 
Inc., a nonprofit organization 
formed in 1957.

 The Descanso Gardens Guild 
Inc. board of trustees has 
formed a transition committee 
to coordinate the national 
search for his successor.

 “As the board of trustees 
conducts the search for my 
successor, I plan to be as 
busy as ever as we debut our 
new seasonal production, 
‘Enchanted: Forest of Light,’ 
celebrate the 50th anniversary 
of our Japanese Garden, 
continue with the many and 
fascinating aspects of our 
conservation and sustainability 
mission, and help forward the 
Gardens’ strategic agenda,” he 
said. “I’m very proud of our 
senior team and know they will 
take good care of Descanso’s 
day-to-day urgencies as well as 
the long-term course we’ve set 
upon.”

 Reflecting on his tenure at 
Descanso Gardens, he said, 
“It’s been a sheer pleasure. It 
is truly a lovely and much-
loved place: I’ve probably 
been told a thousand times 
what a beautiful ‘office’ I have 
to work in! Equally lovely has 
been the generous community 
and philanthropic support 
we’ve received as we guided 
Descanso into some new and 
important directions over the 
past decade.”

 Brown’s last day as Descanso 
Gardens director will be 
August 31.

Pet of the 
Week

 
The public has until October 
21 to participate in a survey 
to share thoughts and provide 
input about proposed park 
signs for the Arroyo Seco as 
part of the City’s Department 
of Public Works —the goal to 
create a comprehensive master 
sign plan for the immensely 
popular recreational area.

 The plan will cover all three 
main areas of Pasadena’s 
Arroyo Seco, including the 
Hahamongna Watershed Park 
(Upper Arroyo); the Central 
Arroyo Seco, and the Lower 
Arroyo Seco. The master 
sign program will help define 
consistent logos and graphic 
styles, sign materials and 
locations. A variety of signs 
will be used to help identify 
facilities and features, highlight 
directions and trails, be 
informative or interpretive and 
include regulations.

 The results of the brief 
survey will be used to help 
develop the sign component 
of the overall Arroyo Seco 
Master Plan. To participate in 
the survey, please visit bit.ly/
arroyosecosurvey. The link will 
be active through Oct. 21. Or go 
online to cityofpasadena.net/
ArroyoSecoMasterSignPlan for 
more information. Or, contact 
Mr. Loren Pluth, Project 
Manager, Parks and Landscape, 
Public Works Department, 
(626) 744-7329 or lpluth@
cityofpasadena.net.

 Mindy (A364226) is a 
4-year-old, spayed female, 
white and black pit bull 
mix. She enjoys being 
petted and loves meeting 
new people on visits out on 
our Mobile Unit, where she 
has done well around other 
dogs her size. When she’s 
not busy winning over our 
volunteers and staff with 
her friendly, affectionate 
personality, Mindy enjoys 
showing off her obedience 
skills for a treat. This smart 
girl knows her sit, down and 
stay commands, earning 
her a Blue Ribbon from our 
behavior staff and reducing 
her adoption fee to $100.

 The adoption fee for dogs 
is normally $125, but since 
Mindy has earned her Blue 
Ribbon her fee is just $100. 
This fee includes the spay or 
neuter surgery, microchip, 
and vaccinations.

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

 Call the Pasadena Humane 
Society & SPCA at (626) 
792-7151 to ask about 
A364226, or visit at 361 S. 
Raymond Ave. in Pasadena. 
Adoption hours are 11 a.m. 
to 4 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. 
to 5 p.m. Tuesday through 
Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Saturday.

 Pets may not be available 
for adoption and cannot be 
held for potential adopters 
by phone calls or email. 
Directions and photos of 
all pets can be found at 
pasadenahumane.org.

Altadena Police Blotter

Sunday, September 25th

1:20 PM – A vehicle burglary 
occurred in the 2600 block of 
Bowring Drive. Suspect(s) 
entered the vehicle by shattering 
the passenger window. Stolen: 
silver iPhone 6S, brown wallet, 
and currency.

Monday, September 26th

2:30 AM – A petty theft from 
an unlocked vehicle occurred 
in the 800 block of Alameda 
Street. Stolen: black leather 
wallet, black and grey backpack, 
and currency. 

9:00 AM – A residential burglary 
occurred in the 300 block of E. 
Woodbury Road. Suspect(s) 
entered the residence via the 
unsecured rear window. Stolen: 
gray safe, personal documents 
and currency. 

5:30 PM – A vandalism 
occurred in the 4300 block of 
Rising Hill Road. Suspect(s) 
damaged the mailbox with an 
unknown object. 

8:44 PM – A vehicle was 
reported stolen from the 2100 
block of N. Raymond Avenue. 
Vehicle described as a black 
2006 Nissan 350z. 

Tuesday, September 27th

6:30 AM – A residential burglary 
occurred in the 4500 block of El 
Prieto Road. Suspect(s) entered 
the residence by shattering 
the window. Stolen: diamond 
bracelet, diamond earrings, and 
two firearms. 

8:45 AM – A residential 
burglary occurred in the 3000 
block of Via Maderas Street. 
Suspect(s) entered the residence 
by shattering the rear sliding 
glass door. Stolen: unknown. 

Wednesday, September 28th

2:00 AM – A vehicle burglary 
occurred in the area of Lake 
Avenue and New York Street. 
Suspect(s) entered the vehicle 
by shattering the rear window. 
Stolen: black and blue Chanel 
purse, wigs, cosmetic kit. 

11:05 AM – An assault with a 
deadly weapon occurred in the 
1500 block of E. Altadena Drive. 
Suspect was taken into custody. 
Investigation is on-going. 

Thursday, September 29th

1:37 PM – A vehicle was 
reported stolen from the 
1900 block of New York 
Drive. Vehicle described as 
a white 2005 Suzuki Cruiser 
motorcycle. 

6:00 PM – A petty theft 
occurred in the 2100 block of 
Lincoln Avenue. Stolen: white 
and black 7-speed bicycle. 

8:36 PM – Gabriel Gonzalez, 
23 years old of San Bernardino 
was arrested in the 1800 block 
of E. Washington Boulevard for 
being under the influence of a 
controlled substance. 

Friday, September 30th

8:24 PM – Jason Sauter, 28 
years old of La Puente was 
arrested in the 900 block of E. 
Woodbury Road for possession 
of a controlled substance. 

9:00 PM – A vehicle burglary 
occurred in the 2100 block of 
Lincoln Avenue. Suspect(s) 
entered the vehicle by shattering 
the rear passenger window. 
Stolen: brown leather purse, 
credit cards, check, cosmetics, 
and keys. 

Saturday, October 1st

10:00 PM – A vehicle vandalism 
occurred in the 1300 block of 
Pleasant Ridge Drive. 

Free Events Roundup at the 
Pasadena Senior Center

 There is something for everyone 
at the Pasadena Senior Center, 
85 E. Holly St. You do not 
have to be a member to attend. 
Some events require advance 
reservations. 

 Citizenship Classes – 
Wednesdays, to Nov. 9, from 6 
to 7:30 p.m. Make your dreams 
come true by attending this 
eight-week session to become 
a U.S. citizen! The first four 
weeks will cover some of the 
American history and U.S. 
government questions on the 
citizenship exam, along with 
discussions about the rights and 
responsibilities of citizenship. 
The four remaining classes 
will cover more questions on 
the exam as well as strategies 
for completing the application 
for citizenship and having a 
successful interview.

 Smart Phones, Tablets and 
Computers – Any Questions? 
– Tuesdays and Thursdays, 
Oct. 11 to 27, from 10 to 11 
a.m. Get the answers you need 
about technology devices, 
whether you own them already 
or are considering a purchase. 
Learning how to text, check 
voicemail, set an alarm, navigate 
the Internet and download apps 
is easier than you may think!

 Friday Movie Matinees – at 
1 p.m. Everyone enjoys movies 
and the pleasures they bring. 
Oct. 14: “Moulin Rouge!” (2001, 
PG-13) starring Nicole Kidman 
and Ewan McGregor. A poet 
falls in love with a beautiful 
courtesan who is coveted by a 
jealous duke. 

 Be Medication Savvy: 
Usage and Safety Tips – 
Thursday, Oct. 13, at 12:15 
p.m. Learn how to achieve the 
best medical outcomes from 
your prescription drug therapy, 
how best to use prescription and 
over-the-counter medications, 
vitamins, supplements and 
herbal remedies safely and 
effectively, tips for cleaning 
out your medicine cabinet and 
how to dispose of medications 
properly. A boxed lunch will 
be served to the first 50 people 
who have made confirmed 
reservations by calling 626-795-
4331. Presented by Pharmacist 
Integrative Healthcare.

LA Opera: “Akhnaten” – 
Monday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. 
An LA Opera community 
educator will take participants 
through Philip Glass’s epic 
tale of the Egyptian pharaoh 
Akhnaten and his wife 
Nefertiti. The pharaoh’s 
command to the populace that 
they reject all old gods and 
worship only the new sun god 
sends them into an uproar that 
leads to revolution. 

 The Pasadena Senior Center 
is an independent, nonprofit that 
offers recreational, educational, 
wellness and social services to 
people ages 50 and older.

How to Become 
a Police Officer

 Event is this morning

 The Pasadena Police 
Department and the San 
Gabriel Valley Chapter 
of NOBLE is hosting an 
informational meeting on this 
morning for those interested 
in finding out how to become 
a Pasadena Police Officer. 
The meeting will be held at 
9:00 AM at Jackie Robinson 
Center - 1020 N. Fair Oaks 
Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103. 
Lieutenant Tracey Ibarra is the 
contact person for the event 
- tibarra@cityofpasadena.net 
or 626-744-6485. Come out 
to learn how you can make a 
difference in the community 
and serve in one of the Nation’s 
premier police departments.

Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com