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Mountain Views News Saturday, June 14, 2025

Pasadena 
Police 
Department 
Annual 

Car Show


City of Pasadena to Host 
Annual Love, Loud & Proud!

 
Join the City of Pasadena’s 
Parks Recreation and 
Community Services (PRCS) 
Department as we champion 
Pasadena’s diverse LGBTQIA+ 
community at the 4th annual 
Pride Month Celebration, Love, 
Loud & Proud! on Saturday, 
June 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 
Pasadena City Hall.

 This free family-friendly 
event is loaded with fun 
surprises! Come and enjoy 
music by LA’s DJ Keelez, special 
performances by local drag 
artists, arts and crafts, photo 
op area by Girl Squad Media, 
dance contests, inflatables, and 
more! The Pasadena Public 
Health Department is Hepatitis 
A and flu vaccinations along 
with health education, while 
the California Department of 
Public Health is administering 
mpox vaccinations and Sexually 
Transmitted Infection (STI) 
screenings. Food from local 
food trucks will be available for 
purchase.

 Attendees will have the 
opportunity to visit with local 
LGBTQIA+ organizations, 
community partners and allies, 
and various City Departments.

 This event is proudly sponsored 
by Pasadena Management 
Association, Girl Squad Media, 
The Boulevard, Fat Boys, and 
All Saints Church-Pasadena. 
For more information, call 
(626) 744-7500 or email 
PRCSEvents@CityOfPasadena.
net.

 Pasadena City Hall is located 
100 N. Garfield Ave.

 The Pasadena Police 
Department is set to host its 
Twenty-Third Annual Car 
Show today from 10 a.m. 
to 3 p.m. in collaboration 
with the Thirty-Second 
Annual Pasadena Chalk 
Festival. Spectators will 
have the opportunity to 
enjoy dozens of pre-war 
and postwar era vehicles 
along Colorado Blvd.

 “Classic cars are one 
of America’s favorite 
pastimes,” event organizers 
said. “There is no better 
place to get close to these 
classics than Pasadena, 
California! Set against 
Pasadena’s most iconic 
Route 66 course, Colorado 
Blvd.,” 

 Sponsored by Thorson 
Motor Center GMC Buick, 
this family-friendly event 
will showcase an impressive 
lineup of custom vehicles. 
Car enthusiasts and 
community members alike 
are invited to attend and 
support a great cause.

 All proceeds from the 
event will benefit the 
Pasadena Police Activities 
League (P.A.L.) and the 
Pasadena Police Explorer 
Post #19, both of which 
provide mentorship and 
development opportunities 
for local youth. P.A.L. is a 
year-round juvenile crime 
prevention program that 
relies on educational, 
athletic, and other 
recreational activities to 
promote positive bonds 
between police officers 
and the youth in the 
community. And Explorers 
give youth ages 14 – 21 an 
opportunity to give young 
adults the chance to work 
with officers and employees 
of the Pasadena Police 
Department and their 
community, and possibly 
continue towards a career 
in law enforcement.

 For more information 
contact Officer Adrian 
Woolford at awoolford@
cityofpasadena.net.

Altadena: Decline in Residential Burglaries

 
Altadena Sheriff’s Station officials 
are reporting a major reduction 
in residential burglaries and has 
released a new public awareness 
video announced Thursday 
aimed at deterring trespassing 
after the Eaton Fire and further 
strengthening community safety.

 Residential burglaries dropped 
by 28 percent in April compared 
to March, with preliminary May 
data showing an additional 33 
percent decline they said. "The 
station credits the improvement 
to proactive patrols, targeted 
investigations, and strong 
community partnerships."

 Altadena Station Acting Captain 
Ethan Marquez added “This is 
a direct result of our deputies’ 
dedication and the community’s 
continued cooperation,” said 
“Our commitment to public 
safety is stronger than ever, and 
the results speak for themselves.”

 Supervisor Kathryn Barger 
commended the station’s efforts, 
stating, “I deeply appreciate 
the hard work of the Altadena 
Sheriff’s Station and their 
continued attention to keeping 
our neighborhoods safe. Their 
commitment to proactive 
policing and community 
engagement is making a real 
difference. They have my full 
support.”

 Recent law enforcement activity 
has led to multiple high-profile 
arrests involving crimes such as 
burglary, carjacking, kidnapping, 
copper theft, and assault with a 
deadly weapon. Key incidents 
include:

- Rapid response to an alarm 
call, leading to the quick arrest of 
a burglary suspect.

- Vehicle pursuit initiated by a 
resource deputy that resulted in 
the arrest of a suspect later linked 
to a carjacking and kidnapping.

- Home check through the 
AltadenaHomeCheck@lasd.
org program, which uncovered 
a break-in and led to an on-site 
arrest.

- Traffic stop arrests related to 
copper theft and possession of 
stolen property from a recently 
burglarized home.

- Undercover operation resulting 
in the apprehension of a suspect 
wanted for assault with a deadly 
weapon.

- Vehicle theft interrupted 
mid-crime, with the suspect 
caught following a pursuit into 
Pasadena.

 To further support ongoing 
crime prevention, the Altadena 
Sheriff’s Station has released a 
new anti-trespassing video: 

 youtu.be/E6-HtBAp9UM, 
encouraging residents to:

- Install secure fencing and 
motion-sensor lighting,

- Clearly post illuminated “No 
Trespassing” signage,

- Submit a Letter of Agency 
authorizing deputies to act on 
their behalf in enforcing trespass 
laws.

 Residents are also 
encouraged to remain engaged 
through programs like 
AltadenaHomeCheck@lasd.org 
and AltadenaTips@lasd.org.

 The recent reduction in 
crime is attributed to several 
strategic initiatives. These 
include increased deployment 
of deputies across Altadena, the 
use of data-driven enforcement 
strategies, enhanced community 
patrols, and expanded public 
engagement.

 Partnerships with the 
California Highway Patrol and 
local leaders have strengthened 
law enforcement coverage, while 
renewed efforts to revitalize the 
Block Captain/Neighborhood 
Watch program have fostered 
greater neighborhood 
involvement. Technological tools 
such as surveillance cameras and 
crime mapping systems have 
also played a key role in driving 
results.

 “This is a team effort,” said 
Altadena Station Acting 
Captain Marquez. “Public safety 
depends on strong partnerships 
between law enforcement and 
the community. We thank our 
residents for staying vigilant and 
engaged.”

 The Altadena Sheriff’s 
Station remains committed 
to transparency, safety, and 
community collaboration. 
Residents are encouraged to 
attend town hall meetings, 
participate in neighborhood 
programs, and follow updates 
through the station’s official 
platforms.

 Sheriff’s Station 
Releases New Anti-
Trespassing Video

South Pasadena Unveils Thier 
Whimsical Rose Parade Float


Feedback 
Needed on 
Draft Hazard 
Mitigation 
Plan (LHMP)

 

 The South Pasadena 
Tournament of Roses 
Committee unveiled Tuesday 
the design for its 2026 Rose 
Parade float entry, “The Great 
Picnic Heist.” The playful 
concept brings this year’s theme, 
“The Magic in Teamwork,” to 
life.

 Chosen months before 
January’s devastating wildfires, 
the 2026 theme honors the 
spirit of collaboration among 
the organizations, agencies, and 
community members that make 
the Pasadena Tournament of 
Roses® New Year Celebration 
possible.

 “The magic in teamwork is 
more than just a concept—it’s 
a reality we, and every self-
built community, experience 
each year. It’s truly magical 
to bring a float rendering to 
life,” said longtime Decorating 
Chairperson Janet Benjamin.

 Illustrated by local artist 
Renee Hoss-Johnson, “The 
Great Picnic Heist” depicts a 
whimsical tale of collaboration: 
a drowsy bear naps beside a 
picnic basket brimming with 
goodies as a team of cartoonish 
black ants cheekily work 
together to pull off a coordinated 
food heist. With its rich colors 
and charming storytelling, the 
float captures the imagination—
and the spirit of collective effort.

 Before transforming the 
float’s chassis—affectionately 
nicknamed “the beast”—into a 
floral masterpiece, members of 
the South Pasadena Tournament 
of Roses committee will ride 
down Mission Street on the 
float’s steel chassis during the 
Festival of Balloons Parade on 
July 4th. The Independence 
Day tradition celebrates the 
volunteers behind this 112-year-
old tradition and gives the 
community a look at the massive 
transformation required.

 In addition to thousands 
of hours of volunteer labor, 
building South Pasadena’s float 
requires raising nearly $150,000 
annually for materials and fresh 
flowers. A major fundraiser 
supporting this effort is SPTOR’s 
annual Golf Tournament, taking 
place Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 
Arroyo Seco Golf Course (1055 
Lohman Lane, South Pasadena). 
Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. 
with a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m., 
followed by lunch, raffle, and 
an awards ceremony. Interested 
players and sponsors can 
find tournament information 
online at www.sptor.org or by 
contacting Golf Chairman Alan 
Vlacich at avlacich@gmail.com

 Float construction ramps up 
in mid-July, with volunteer 
opportunities available for both 
the construction and decoration 
phases. To join the build crew, 
email construction@sptor.org. 
“Deco” squad sign-ups begin 
September 15th at www.sptor.
org.

 The City of Pasadena invites 
residents and community 
partners to review the draft of 
the updated 2025 Local Hazard 
Mitigation Plan (LHMP). This 
important document outlines 
the City’s strategy to reduce 
risks to human life, property, 
and infrastructure posed by 
natural and human-caused 
disasters such as earthquakes, 
wildfires, and flooding. Your 
input is vital in shaping the 
plan to better address the 
needs of our community.

Why is your feedback 
essential?

 The Local Hazard Mitigation 
Plan provides a long-term 
framework to protect our 
city from future hazards 
while ensuring eligibility for 
federal mitigation funding. 
By participating in the review 
process, you can help refine the 
strategies and actions outlined, 
ensuring they are practical, 
inclusive, and effective for 
Pasadena’s unique needs.

What does the plan include?

 The LHMP identifies the 
hazards affecting Pasadena, 
profiles the risks, and 
outlines the City’s capabilities 
to implement mitigation 
projects. It also provides a 
detailed mitigation strategy to 
minimize the impacts of these 
hazards in the future.

How can you get involved?

 The city encourages everyone 
to review the draft plan, share 
feedback, and contribute ideas 
to improve it. Residents are 
encouraged to complete a short 
survey to provide feedback on 
the draft.

 A link to the LHMP feedback 
survey and newly updated 
2025 LHMP can be found 
here: Bit.ly/LHMPsurvey.

 For questions or comments 
visit: CityOfPasadena.net.

Library to 
Host Summer 
Reading 
Program

Staged Reading of ‘Dear 
Liar’ at the Senior Center

 Learn about the special 
relationship between playwright 
George Bernard Shaw and his 
muse in a special staged reading 
of the play ‘Dear Liar’ in a 
Cultural Thursday presentation 
on Thursday, June 26 at 2 p.m. 
onsite at the Pasadena Senior 
Center (PSC).

 The event is free for Pasadena 
Senior Center members, and 
$5 for non-members and 
reservations are suggested. To 
register or for more information, 
visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.
org and click on Cultural 
Thursdays, then Informational 
Lectures, or call 626-795-4331.

 Playwright Shaw, the author of 
‘Pygmalion’ (which was adapted 
to become the 1964 film ‘My 
Fair Lady’), was bespotted by 
English theater star Mrs. Patrick 
Campbell, and wrote the leading 
role of Eliza Doolittle expressly 
for her. Campbell, also known 
as Stella Tanner, and Shaw had 
decades-long tempestuous, but 
ultimately unconsummated, 
relationship. The 1957 play ‘Dear 
Liar’ by Jerome Kilty chronicles 
their relationship through their 
magnificent exchange of letters.

 Discover a world of jousting 
wits, hidden longings and shared 
pain as two great artists find, lose 
and find each other again over 
the course of a life in the theatre. 
The play will be read by veteran 
actors Tom Laskey and Carmen 
Rupe.

 As a donor-supported 
nonprofit, the center operates 
without any local, state or 
federal funding and provides 
more services to older adults 
than any other organization in 
the San Gabriel Valley. Hours of 
operation are Monday through 
Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 
noon. To learn more visit www.
pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call 
626-795-4331.

 Pasadena Public Library 
celebrates the power of 
reading this summer with 
their annual Summer 
Reading Program, which 
runs from today through 
Saturday, August 2. The 
program is for all-ages. This 
summer’s theme, “Level Up 
at Your Library,” encourages 
participants to experience 
their library as a space for 
both knowledge and fun 
incorporating reading, fun 
events and games.

 As a part of the Summer 
Reading Program, the 
Pasadena Public Library 
offers several performances, 
programs, storytimes, 
workshops, and more. For 
a complete list of programs, 
visit our events calendar 
at CityOfPasadena.Net/
Library/Calendar/.

 
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