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Mountain Views News Saturday, May 17, 2025

Police 
Oversight 
Commission 
Open Seats

Pasadena Senior Center 
Honors Health Champions

 
Pasadena city officials 
announced Wednesday that 
three seats will be open on the 
Pasadena Community Police 
Oversight Commission and 
they are asking community-
based organizations to 
nominate individuals to serve 
as commissioners.

 The purpose of the 
commission is to enhance, 
develop and strengthen 
community-police relations 
and review and make 
recommendations regarding 
the ongoing operations of the 
Pasadena Police Department 
to the chief of police, city 
manager and/or City Council.

 The CPOC is composed of 
11 members, with the mayor 
and each city council member 
nominating one (for a total 
of eight) and three members 
nominated from community-
based organizations. The term 
for the three community-
based organization members 
expires on June 30, at which 
point the City Council will 
appoint three members 
nominated by community-
based organizations. The 
City encourages interested 
members of the public to apply 
for the three community-
based organization seats, with 
those appointed receiving 
three-year terms set to expire 
on June 30, 2028.

 Applications received by 5:30 
p.m. on Friday, June 6, will be 
forwarded to the City Council 
for consideration. Please note 
that individuals applying 
for these community-
based organization seats 
must have the endorsement 
of a community-based 
organization. 

 No later than 90 days 
after appointment to 
the commission, new 
commissioners must 
participate in a ride-along 
with the Pasadena Police 
Department, and receive 
30 hours of training in 
relevant subject matter areas. 
Further information about 
the qualifications, training 
requirements, and duties of 
commissioners can be found 
in the Pasadena Municipal 
Code, Chapter 2.60.

 For questions or additional 
information, and the 
apliacation, contact the City 
Attorney’s Office Oversight 
Commission Support 
Division at (626) 744-7888 or 
CPOC@cityofpasadena.net.

 In celebration of its 65th 
anniversary, the Pasadena 
Senior Center will honor 
two distinguished healthcare 
professionals, Laura Mosqueda, 
MD, and Kathy Eastwood, 
RN, for their outstanding 
contributions to the well-being 
of older adults. The recognition 
will take place at a private club 
in Pasadena on October19, 
2025, commemorating 
their commitment to aging 
with dignity, health, and 
empowerment.

 “As we celebrate this milestone, 
we recognize those who have 
profoundly shaped the lives of 
seniors through their dedication 
and expertise,” said Akila Gibbs, 
Executive Director of the 
Pasadena Senior Center. “Dr. 
Mosqueda and Ms. Eastwood 
have tirelessly worked to 
enhance the health, knowledge, 
and well-being of older adults, 
making a lasting impact in our 
community.”

 A community outreach nurse 
at Huntington Health with over 
40 years of experience in critical 
care and senior wellness, Kathy 
Eastwood has played a vital 
role in supporting older adults 
at the Pasadena Senior Center 
for more than 15 years. She has 
led essential health programs, 
including monthly screening 
clinics for hypertension and 
diabetes, chair yoga sessions, 
annual health fairs, and the 
Diabetes Education and 
Empowerment Series. Her 
efforts have empowered 
hundreds of individuals with 
pre-diabetes and diabetes, 
helping them better manage 
their health and maintain active 
lifestyles. 

Through Huntington Health’s 
Community Outreach Program, 
Kathy has been instrumental 
in providing comprehensive 
health programs and services 
to the community at no cost, 
ensuring that individuals of all 
backgrounds have access to vital 
resources that support their 
well-being.

 A Professor of Family Medicine 
and Geriatrics at the Keck 
School of Medicine of USC, Dr. 
Laura Mosqueda is a leading 
authority in elder care and abuse 
prevention. Her extensive work 
as a clinician, researcher, and 
educator has shaped national 
policies and programs that 
promote the health, dignity, and 
rights of older adults. As Senior 
Advisor to the National Center 
on Elder Abuse and a volunteer 
long-term care ombudsman, 
her contributions extend far 
beyond academic circles, 
directly impacting the lives of 
seniors in Pasadena and across 
the country.

“It has been an honor to serve and 
advocate for older adults,” said 
Dr. Mosqueda. “Collaborating 
with the Pasadena Senior 
Center has reinforced my belief 
that communities thrive when 
we support and uplift those 
who have spent their lives 
contributing to society.”

 For six and a half decades, the 
Pasadena Senior Center has 
been a cornerstone of support 
for older adults, offering 
vital programs, services, and 
connections that enhance their 
lives. The upcoming event on 
October 19 will be a memorable 
celebration, honoring Dr. 
Mosqueda and Ms. Eastwood’s 
profound contributions to the 
health and well-being of older 
adults. Their work exemplifies 
the Pasadena Senior Center’s 
mission to help people age with 
dignity, purpose, and vitality.

 To learn more, visit: 
pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call 
626-795-4331.

Pasadena Police and Fire Hold Memorial

 

 

 

 

 The City of Pasadena hosted 
its annual Police and Fire 
Memorial Service last week at 
Centennial Square in front of 
City Hall. According to city 
officials, the event was held 
in honor of National Police 
Week and marks the 13th year 
City officials, police and fire 
personnel, and community 
members gather to honor 
the bravery and sacrifice of 
Pasadena’s first responders 
who died in the line of duty.

 This year’s speakers on May 
8. included Mayor Victor 
Gordo, Police Chief Eugene 
Harris, and Deputy Fire Chief 
Anthony James. 

 “It’s important that we 
recognize the contributions 
and the sacrifices of our men 
and woman...,” Gordo said. 
“They don’t work everyday, 
they work every second of 
every minute, every minute 
of every hour and every hour 
of every day and every day of 
every year. To keep us safe. 
Some times there work comes 
at a cost and we are here to 
honor those that are willing 
to pay that cost.” 

 James said “Today on the 
fire side we memorialize 
13 firefighters who paid 
the ultimate sacrifice to the 
citizens of Pasadena... The list 
of 13 spans 89 years, the first 
in 1928 and last in 2017. It’s 
all ranks from hoseman to 
firefighter to engineer, captain 
and even a chief officer.” 

 Harris added, “it is very 
important to recognize that 
this is not going to be the last 
memorial unfortunate this is 
a world that calls us to come 
out here and put it on the 
line for everyone and others 
and we will continue to do 
it willingly. Your worriers 
standing here, both police 
and fire will always be here to 
serve you. Always remember 
the folks that fell.” 

 The U.S. Marine Color 
Guard presented the colors, 
and the Mayfield Women’s 
Ensemble, led by Choir 
Director Andrew Alvarez, 
performed the United 
States National Anthem and 
“America the Beautiful.” The 
services included a bagpipe 
rendition of “Amazing Grace” 
by Thomas Harkin and the 
ceremonial ringing of the 
bells by the Pasadena Fire 
Department.

 Family members of the 
fallen heroes were honored 
with a public reading of their 
loved one’s name and year of 
passing, an important tribute 
to the many families who 
return year after year. To date, 
seven Pasadena police officers 
and thirteen firefighters have 
lost their lives serving the 
community.

 The event kicked off 
National Police Week

Transit 
Operations 
and 
Maintenance 
Facility 
Meetings

 The City of Pasadena 
is set to host a public 
meeting for residents 
to learn more about the 
Transit Operations and 
Maintenance Facility 
(TOMF). The event will take 
place on Wednesday, May 
28, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at 
the Lamanda Park Library 
at 140 South Altadena Dr.

 This informative session 
will offer residents a look at 
the vision behind the new 
TOMF designed to support 
the City’s fixed-route 
Pasadena Transit services 
and the Pasadena Dial-A-
Ride paratransit services. 
Construction is slated to 
begin in early 2026. City 
leaders, City project staff 
and consultantstaff from 
HDR, Inc. will be present 
to share details about 
the project and answer 
questions from attendees.

 Attendees will have the 
opportunity to view the 
preliminary design and 
learn about the project 
timeline. The event is free 
and open to the public, 
with Spanish interpretation 
available. To request 
an accommodation 
or language translation 
service, please call 
(626) 744-7311 or email 
Pasadena311@

 CityOfPasadena.net. 
Providing at least 72 hours’ 
notice prior to the event 
will help ensure availability.

 For more information, and 
to learn about upcoming 
public meetings about the 
project, please visit bit.ly/
PasadenaTOMF

L.A. Supervisors Backs State 
Crackdown on Copper Theft

Debris Removal Reaches Non-
Profits, Private Organizations,

 The Los Angeles County 
Board of Supervisors today 
unanimously approved a 
motion introduced by Board 
Chair Kathryn Barger in 
support of Assembly Bill 476 
(Gonzalez), legislation aimed 
at curbing the rising threat of 
copper and nonferrous metal 
theft across California.

 Supervisor Barger’s 
motion highlights the 
growing public safety and 
infrastructure risks posed 
by thefts that have disabled 
streetlights, disrupted 
telecommunications, and 
impacted critical services 
like water systems and public 
transportation—especially in 
rural areas of the County.

 “Copper theft is far from a 
petty crime, it’s a direct threat 
to the safety and well-being 
of our communities,” said 
Supervisor Kathryn Barger. 
“Supporting this bill reflects 
our shared commitment 
to holding perpetrators 
accountable and supporting 
stronger enforcement tools 
that will deter this type of theft. 
We need clear recordkeeping, 
tighter restrictions, and 
better coordination with law 
enforcement to stop these 
dangerous crimes.”

 AB 476 would increase 
regulation of junk dealers 
and recyclers, requiring 
transaction documentation, 
proof of ownership, and 
licensure for sellers, while also 
authorizing law enforcement 
inspections and enabling 
enforcement actions against 
violators.

 Supervisor Barger’s motion 
also instructs County 
departments to continue 
tracking incidents and 
sharing data with the District 
Attorney’s Office, while 
urging the District Attorney 
to prioritize prosecution 
of copper theft due to its 
widespread public impact.

 


 On Friday L.A. County 
Supervisor Kathryn Barger 
announced that several private 
and non-profit properties have 
been added to the USACE’s 
cleanup mission, including 
the Lifeline Church, Pasadena 
Temple, Pasadena Church 
of Christ, Pasadena Waldorf 
School, and The Bunny 
Museum. 

 Work is also underway at key 
local parks. Cleanup operations 
are currently in progress at 
Farnsworth Park and the Eaton 
County Nature Center. Debris 
removal at Charles White Park 
has also been completed. 

 “I’m thrilled the Corps’ expert 
debris removal support has been 
extended to these organizations 
and sites,” Barger said. “The 
Corps’ formidable commitment 
to supporting both residential 
and community-serving 
institutions is a lifeline that will 
never be forgotten.”

 For more information visit: 
bos.lacounty.gov. 

South Pas 
Memorial 
Day 
Ceremony

 The City of South Pasadena 
will host their annual 
Memorial Day Ceremony on 
Monday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m. 
at the War Memorial Building, 
located at 435 Fair Oaks Ave., 
South Pasadena. 

 The event will include the 
color guard presented by Boy 
Scout Troop 333, the National 
Anthem sung by AwenRose 
Miller, and recognition of 
military service persons. The 
virtual guest speaker for the 
event is Tonya Oxendine with 
the Wounded Warrior Project. 
The event will conclude with 
live bagpipes performed by 
Megan Kenney, refreshments, 
and a viewing of the Legion 
Room. 

 For more information, 
please visit www.
southpasadenaca.gov/events 
or email specialevents@
southpasadenaca.gov. 

 
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