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Several vehicle burglaries, a Silverado tailgate (altho' that may be over now) and a stolen parakeet mark the sheriff's blotter this week from Lt. Duane Allen of the Altadena Sheriff's Station. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Between 11:30 PM and 11:00 AM, Thursday – A residential burglary occurred in the 2400 block of Glen Canyon Rd. Suspect(s) entered the residence via the rear window. Loss: black Dynex 22” tv, (4) silver tarnished antique candleholders, silver tarnished antique pitcher. Unknown Time Frame – A commercial burglary and vandalism occurred at New York Launderland, 1840 New York Dr. Suspect(s) entered the business by cutting...

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by Timothy Rutt Contractors working for Southern California Edison are trimming trees in the Altadena area, say an Edison spokeperson, who gives some tips for identifying if they are legit or not. Vanessa McGrady of Edison says that several subcontractors are currently working in the area trimming trees as part of the post-windstorm cleanup. McGrady said that Edison contractors will have an ID from their own company as well as a letter from Edison explaining what they are doing. There is also a number on the letter for the customer to call to confirm the work with Edison. McGrady said...

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The Altadena Ale & Wine House, 2329 N. Fair Oaks Drive, is celebrating Valentine's Day and the rest of February with a series of special events. On Tues., Feb. 14, there will be a four course meal and wine pairing for $65 per person for the holiday, starting at 7 PM. The next evening, Wed., Feb. 15, the Altadena Jazz Quartet will play, starting at 8 PM On Saturday, Feb. 18, rhumba-flamenco music will be performed, starting at 8:30 PM. There will also be a French wine tasting on Sun., Feb. 19, starting at 4 PM, $18 admission. Tuesday, Feb....

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by TImothy Rutt Two Altadena residents were arrested in a multi-agency sweep of probationers and parolees Thursday. According to Sgt. Debra Herman of the Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station, those arrested in Altadena were Ronnie Joseph, 34, on a probation violation; and Tezitzala Saavedra, 32, for child endangerment. Herman said that Saavedra was arrested after finding evidence that narcotics were being used in her location and for having an unsupervised child. There were eight felony arrests in the sweep, Herman said. Charges included parole and probation violations, child endangerment, firearms violations, and one for having a marijuana grow operation with about...

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By Daniel Siegal Pasadena Sun Regional law enforcement agencies performed a sweep of several cities Thursday in response to a recent spike in property crimes, arresting eight people and seizing three weapons. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department joined forces with Glendale police as well as state parole and probation authorities. During the sweep, which began at 7 a.m., deputies and officers checked 44 locations in La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Montrose, Sunland, Tujunga, Lake View Terrace, Pasadena and Altadena. Eight people were arrested for charges including child endangerment, growing marijuana and parole and probation violations. More at the Pasadena...

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by Timothy Rutt The tangerine bandits have struck again. Apparently unaware or not caring that their previous exploits have put on the internet for all to see, the fruitnappers have struck Bruce Wasson's tangerine trees again. Wasson's home security system captured a vehicle on Tues., Feb. 7, that matches the color and model of the vehicle that stopped at his tangerine grove on on Holliston Avenue on Jan. 29. In that raid, two women caught on video took about 60 tangerines. In the latest, the camera captures the vehicle stopping for a little over a minute before driving off. Wasson...

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by Timothy Rutt Afraid of having UPS or FedEx leave your packages on your stoop to be picked up by the random thief? If you're an Altadena post office box holder, you have another option. The Altadena Post Office has started a new service where they will accept packages from any carrier for post office box holders and keep them for your pickup. According to officer in charge David Tran, post office box customers need to set up an online account at poboxesonline.com. Then, they can fill out a customer agreement form at the Altadena post office that can kick...

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by Jason Wells Pasadena Sun Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) today announced his opposition to any budget cuts at NASA that would threaten the agency's planetary science programs, including missions to Jupiter's icy moon and Mars. In a statement, Schiff said he met with NASA Administrator Charles Bolden today to express his concerns over reports of massive funding cuts in the space agency's 2013 budget proposal, which is scheduled to be released on Monday. There have been reports that the Obama Administration may cut $300-million from NASA's budget, primarily impacting deep space missions. More at the Pasadena Sun.

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Registration for Farnsworth Park's Tiny Tots T-Ball League (for ages 3-5) will start Mon., Feb. 13, and run though March 17. Late registration is March 17-28. Cost is $50 ($60 after March 17), which includes uniform, trophy, and banquet. The season starts April 2. Volunteers are needed to help coach teams. If you'd like to volunteer, please talk to the park's staff. Registration is at Farnsworth Park 568 E. Mt. Curve. Phone 626-798-6335.

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Bo the Rottweiler will have a benefit yard sale Saturday. Photo: Trained Dogs for Adoption. New rescue organization holds fundraiser for dog's chemotherapy by Timothy Rutt Bo's had it pretty rough already. A five year old Rottweiler who has lived in a kennel ever since he was a year old, Bo can be a handful. But he attracted the attention of Catherine and Tom Peters, who have started a new rescue organization, Trained Dogs for Adoption (TDFA). TDFA is a kind of rescue of last resort, specializing in hard-case German shepherds. "TDFA started because my husband and I discovered there...

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by Timothy Rutt The Altadena Land Use Committee turned down Arroyo Pacific Academy's second bid to put a school on Palm Street, but there was less division than last time. The committee voted 8-5 Tuesday night to deny Arroyo Pacific's petition to put a high school on the property at 183 E. Palm St. It now goes to the Altadena Town Council, which will make a recommendation to the county for a final decision. Land Use Committee chair Mark Goldschmidt said "it was a very good meeting. People were civil," without the kind of emotional outbursts that sometimes occurred at...

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Jane Brackman tells us this morning: We have someone's large green pet parrot in a tree in our yard. This is a large bird with red on the head and a large yellow beak. He is alone and seems lost. I don't have a photo. I am trying to get the bird to come into my yard to eat. If he sounds familiar, give her a call at 626-794-0700.

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Altadenablog sponsor Webster's Fine Stationers is having a special pre-Valentine's Day event on Friday, Feb. 10: a special champagne and chocolate tasting from with OddBallGrape.com's Anne Bannon and Michael Holland. Sample two different champagnes, learn how to choose a good champagne and learn the lore about champagne. There will also be a special guest appearance by Altadena artist and poet Aldonia Bailey at 5:30 PM. Aldonia will read love poetry in-between sips of bubbly. There will be special giveaways plus a gift basket of WFS goodies to win. Come for the champagne, stay for the chocolate and poetry and you...

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Roger, Dodgers: Some of the LA Dodgers visited the kids from FIve Acres this week, holding a short baseball clinic and a Dodger Dog dinner. PSN's James Figueroa has the details. Wipf makes the grade: Jana Wipf of Altadena has been named to the Whitworth University (Spokane, WA) Laureate Society for Fall semester 2011. She qualified for the academic honors society by maintaining a grade point average of at least 3.75 during the semester.

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by Timothy Rutt The 2012 edition of the indispensable Altadena Connection is now available. The county's guide to services, events, and organizations in Altadena is being delivered in the mail right now, but is also available at the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St., the Bob Lucas Branch Library (when it re-opens), the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr., the Altadena Senior Center, the Business Technology Center, the Altadena sheriff's station at 780 E. Altadena Dr., and the county parks. We're also hosting a copy on our website, and you can download a copy here. The county is...

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by Timothy Rutt Altadenan Gene Stevenson will be among the community grand marshals for Pasadena’s 30th Annual Black History Parade and Festival, to be held Sat., Feb. 18. Stevenson, former director of the Jackie Robinson Community Center, is one of the founders of the parade. Other community marshals will be co-founders Carolyn Jones and Hamp Morris. Joining them will be Brandilyn Amie, the Pasadena Community Access Corporation parade announcer, and on-site parade announcer Roland Bynum. Former KTLA anchor Walter Richards and current anchors Michaela Pereira and Gayle Anderson, along with actor Willard Pugh ("The Color Purple," "Air Force One") will...

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by Joe Piasecki Pasadena Sun Pasadena City College President Mark Rocha will take part in a community meet-and-greet on Thursday in hope of encouraging more local students to enroll at the college. The event includes a question-and-answer session and takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Villa Parke Community Center, 363 E. Villa St., Pasadena. Because roughly two-thirds of PCC students live outside the school’s immediate surroundings, Rocha is trying to spread the word that local students get priority registration for classes. “There is a lot of bad news out there about education budget cuts, so we want to...

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A member of the President Streets neighborhood news group noted that the electrical panel on his house had been opened. He said it does not open by itself, and as it belongs to the homeowner (and not Edison) -- and due to the uptick in burglaries and attempted burglaries in the area -- he was a little suspicious. Are the burglars now trying to shut off a home's power in order to deactivate burglar alarms? We know that a loss of power does trigger some alarms, but we're not familiar enough with them to know that it's universal Still, we...

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Cindy Carlburg of Altadena, center, receives the raffle prize of "Fit 2 Love" and "Knack Absolute Abs" at the a workshop with fitness coach and author JJ Flizanes in January. The MonteCedro retirement community sponsored two healthy lifestyle workshops with Flizanes last month. On February 27 and 28, 2011, MonteCedro will host “Conductorcise,” which combines music appreciation and fitness, with Maestro David Dworkin. Dworkin has conducted orchestras around the world, was the principal clarinetist with the American Symphony Orchestra, and performed with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. To RSVP or receive additional information about MonteCedro, please call 877-282-1584 or visit www.montecedro.org.

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by Timothy Rutt OWN -- the Oprah Winfrey Network -- is looking for families for a new show, and are casting their net in Altadena. They tell us: We are looking to speak with families in different LA communities, including Altadena, that might be struggling with their teenagers. From the producers of CBS' "Undercover Boss", we are casting for a new documentary series for OWN. This is a positive-change show aimed at helping a family by bringing together neighbors and strengthening community. Each episode will feature a different family confronting challenges with their teen, then we will rally the community...

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by Timothy Rutt Certified gardening classes for beginning and intermediate gardeners will be held again this spring at the Altadena Community Garden. Master gardeners Jeri Huston and Randy Bayard will co-teach the UC VIctory Garden classes, held through the University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardener program. Classes for beginners will be held March 24 and 31, and April 14 and 21. Intermediate classes will be held April April 28 and May 5, 12, and 19 All classes will be held at the Altadena Community Garden from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. Classes are $15 per class or $50 for the series....

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by Timothy Rutt The case may be shut on the tailgate bandit. Altadena sheriff Lt. Duane Allen said that an investigation into the theft of numerous Chevy Silverado tailgates over the past few weeks led to the Pasadena home of Wesley Eugene Taylor, 34. Allen said that three of the stolen tailgates were in Taylor's possession at the time of his arrest by deputies Tuesday night. With nine Silverado tailgates stolen in December and January -- eight in Altadena, one in Pasadena -- Allen said that "we pretty much put all our manpower into it -- it was getting pretty...

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by Timothy Rutt One of the two women who may be victims of a rental scam has been told to vacate her house by the end of the month, but there are still issues with water on their property. Marjorie McNary said that she had been ordered by the court to vacate the house she's living in by Feb. 29. McNary, who moved into the house on the 2800 block of Casitas Avenue in November, had her water shut off in early January, but it was restored several days later after political pressure was applied to the water company. McNary,...

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by Timothy Rutt We've gotten several reports about this guy Tuesday, and they all go something like this (thanks to reader Steve): This afternoon a 35-40 year old white male, curly black hair, medium height and build, knocked at our door .... Wore an orange vest. When my wife looked out the window he said "Edison, here to look at your power line." Asked if we had a dog. My wife asked for ID and he said he didn't have it, it was his first day on the job, but that we should look at his truck. My wife declined....

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Webster's Community Pharmacy (Altadenablog sponsor) has a Valentine's Day special cooked up for the weekend. Starting Feb. 11, special “conversation hearts” featuring instant savings will be hidden among the aisles of the gift department. Customers who purchase a minimum of $10 will qualify to “hunt” for one of these hearts – instant savings will be good towards that day’s purchase from the gift department. In addition to Valentine's gifts and cards, the refreshment table will be decked out in hearts teasing the appetite of our customers during “Treasure Heart Hunt” days. Fresh strawberries will be floating in pink lemonade because...

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Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich announced a $2,500,000 County grant program last week to replant trees in areas devastated by the Nov. 30/Dec. 1 windstorm. Cities, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations that partner with public agencies are eligible to compete for grants of up to $100,000. Grant guidelines allow for trees to be planted in parks and public open spaces as well as in parkways along residential and commercial streets. The application deadline is May 31 for applicants to develop comprehensive replanting programs. Grants should be awarded this summer allowing for tree planting as early as this fall...

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by Timothy Rutt Reversing its earlier decision, deputies from the Altadena Sheriff's Station will resume attending ACONA meetings and working with the organization. "We're going to attend ACONA meetings, it's not a big deal," said Altadena Sheriff Lt. Roosevelt Johnson. "It's a forum for the community, and as a law enforcement organization we have an obligation to be there and listen to the concerns of the community." The sheriff's station boycotted the last meeting of the Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations because Kendall Brown continued to attend as a volunteer. Brown, 19, who in on probation with a juvenile record...

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Dog days: Let's stipulate that Arune Kavaliauskaite's music isn't really to our taste. (Is this even considered singing?) However, the LA Times has picked up the story of the singer's alleged attempt to run over a park employee at Eaton Canyon, and includes a link to a video where the car and dog in question have cameos. The video seems to highlight above all else that she has a rockin' body and wears skimpy clothing, so be warned. Burrito Tuesday: If you're looking for a virtuous and tasty meal today, the Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake, is celebrating Burrito Tuesday:...

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One of our readers says that : "Our silver Nissan Frontier pickup truck was stolen from our driveway on Woodbury Road Monday morning, probably after 5 AM. The license plate is JYHAWKR. There are three stickers on the rear bumper, two from Australia and one from Kansas. In hopes it has been dumped, if you see this truck please call the sheriff's station at 626-798-1131."

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This pair, who apparently know each other, were found by reader Donna and her family, and they're lucky they were. She writes: The dogs were found in the vicinity of Glen Canyon and Pepper Drive on Saturday night, February 4. The male is a black lab and the female is a chocolate lab (I think). They had no collars or tags. The female does not have a chip....not sure about the male yet. We had no leashes/ collars, etc. My husband took the female in today to check for a chip, will probably take the male tomorrow. They do not...

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This from Brian Charles, who writes for the Pasadena Star News and San Gabriel Valley Tribune. The story is about how the Pasadena police department has switched to an encrypted digital radio system. thus rendering police scanners inoperative and supposedly deterring criminals (as well as the press, who rely on scanners for breaking news). To date, the police are unwilling to loan out scanners to the media: Besides the Pasadena Star-News, several outlets regularly cover Pasadena. Among them the Los Angeles Times, The Pasadena Sun, The Pasadena Weekly, The Pasadena Journal, Mountain Views News, Patch, KPCC-FM, Sierra Madre Tattler, The...

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... and what would be better than to watch the commercial starring Altadena's own Luigi (who is one of the two French bulldogs performing this role): ... although this was our favorite, for the Chevy Silverado (wonder if their TAILGATES survived?) Important film rule to remember: Apocalypse is always gray ("Terminator: Salvation," "The Road," "Book of Eli" ... all gray films!)

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Next ACONA meeting: Save the date: Tues., March 27, from 7-8:30 PM at the Altadena Library. Agenda to come. Charles White: Reader Doris Finch found an ad for the Swann Galleries in the most recent New Yorker, illustrated by a Charles White charcoal. Swann holds regular auctions of African American fine art, and Altadena's White has his art frequently represented. Umm ... coffee! The Institute of Domestic Technology will hold another class by Ian Riley of LAMILL to teach you how to roast your own coffee beans. It's this Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Zane Grey Estate. Runs from 10...

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by Timothy Rutt A reserve deputy was injured during a rescue of a hiker in Eaton Canyon Sunday. A Whittier woman, age 38, was hiking with her family when she slipped off a rock and broke her ankle about 100 yards below the first flats, according to Lt. Marjorie Jacobs of Crescenta Valley sheriff's station. The victim was airlifted out by the Air 5 rescue helicopter and taken to a nearby hospital. A rescue reserve deputy was on the ground, guiding the rescue basket, when he tripped on a rock and fell on his left knee, Jacobs said. He was...

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by Timothy Rutt The Coffee Gallery turned its backstage area into a rummage sale Saturday in one of several fundraisers pay for county permits. The "Got Parking" rummage sale -- earmarked for the Gallery's parking variance ($8,000 or so) was pretty calm that morning. The Backstage becomes a concert venue again for the next fundraiser, a concert on Feb. 8. More after the jump. Coffee Gallery owner Julie Sandoval haggles with Jake and Rosie. Forrest Robinson considers a bike. We'd guess no.

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by Timothy Rutt Altadena deputies arrested a 28 year old Altadena-based rock singer for assault with a deadly weapon after she reportedly struck a park employee with her car Friday afternoon in Eaton Canyon. According to a release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Arune Kavaliauskaite became hostile toward an Eaton Canyon employee after she was warned repeatedly to put her dog on a leash. The sheriff's report says that the employee, a recreation services leader who was checking the area for homeless encampments, called for backup as she feared for her safety. The report says that Kavaliauskaite and...

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Our column is up in the Sunday Valley Sun, and it's an assortment of odds and ends in the past week.

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The Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St., will show "Treasure Buddies" as its family friendly Friday Fun Flick on Feb. 17 at 3:30 PM. Join the Buddies on a round-the-world treasure-hunting experience. Rated G, there will be popcorn and drink provided, and it's all free.

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Deb Halberstadt fount several Tuscany sunflowers growing in a front yard on the south side of Marathon Road, following the track of the sun on Friday. Several bees were taking their fill. (Photo courtesy Deb Halberstadt, HalfCity Productions.)

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by Timothy Rutt Save the date, everybody: it's the fourth annual "Primavera in Altadena" San Gabriel Valley Blogger's Spring Potluck on Sat., March 24. Bloggers, blog-fans, spouses, significant others, children, and pets are all welcome to the annual get-together in scenic Farnsworth Park. Bring a potluck dish to share, or practical items like dishes, utensils, water, etc. As always, the event will be held on the covered picnic tables on Mt. Curve, next to the Davies Building. It's brought to you by four mighty Altadena blogs: Altadena Above it All, Altadena Hiker, Open Mouth Insert Fork, and Altadenablog (of course!)....

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by Timothy Rutt The Los Angeles County Sheriff's department, in a release Friday, said they are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 27-year-old Altadena man. Arsen Bayramyan lves on North Glenrose Avenue. The sheriff's department described him as mentally challenged and requiring medication. He was last seen leaving his residence on Friday, Feb. 3, at 8:30 AM. His family is very concerned and is also asking for the public’s assistance. If you have any information, contact the Altadena Sheriff's Station at 798-1131 or contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau, Missing Person’s Detail., at (323) 890-5500.

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by Timothy Rutt A second Altadena man was reported missing Friday. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Johnny Burton, 72, was last seen at his residence on the 2800 block of El Nido Drive at 11 AM on Thursday, Feb. 2. A sheriff's notification says Burton suffers from occasional forgetfulness and is easily confused. Burton is described as a male African American, 5 ft. 10 in., 155 lbs.. He was last seen wearing a a long sleeve yellow shirt, blue jeans, a black jacket, and black boots. If you have any information, contact the Altadena Sheriff's Station at...

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Item of choice this week: Chevy Silverado tailgate. Crime blotter provided by Lt. Duane D. Allen of the Altadena Sheriff's Station. Wednesday, Jan. 25 Between 10:30 AM and 11:15 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 100 block of E. Woodbury Road. Suspect(s) entered the residence by removing the bedroom window screen. Loss: black Nintendo Wii, gold/turquoise wrist watch, costume jewelry. Between 1:00 PM and 8:00 AM, Thursday – A grand theft of vehicle parts occurred in the 900 black of W. La Canada Verdugo Road. Loss: 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 tailgate. Thursday, Jan. 26 1:15 PM – A...

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by Adolfo Flores Pasadena Sun A Westlake Village man was sentenced Thursday to 21 years in prison for fatally shooting an instructor from Pasadena’s Art Center College of Design in 2010. In November Steven Honma, 56, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Norman Schureman, 50. The two were at a Persian New Year’s Eve party on March 20, 2010, when Honma was asked to leave and returned with several weapons, ammunition and a serrated knife, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. When he was asked to leave a second time a fight ensued...

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from the City of Pasadena In conjunction with the non-profit organization Kids Reading to Succeed, the Villa-Parke Community Center offers a free monthly reading assistance program for children in grades 1-6. One-on-one tutoring is available the first Saturday of each month from 8:50 to 11 a.m. The Saturday Reading Program is intended to help children improve their reading skills and, in the process, develop a love of reading. Parents are asked to try to sign up their children at least one week in advance of each Saturday program, although drop-ins are welcome. To register or for more information visit Villa-Parke...

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Gloriana Casey has a little something for Black History Month: "Mothers and Fathers of INVENTION" from gloriana casey It's February and the month, BLACK HISTORY won't slumber. Start out to read and marvel too. Like Stevie, it's a WONDER! My favorite five of inventors, both new and older time, although, perhaps you've favorites too, but these five---they are mine! Dr. Mark Dean: COMPUTER. SCIENCE would be his middle name, as Stanford PHD!. An engineer electrical made history, you see. At IBM, he started out; NINE patents to his name, plus twenty more-- and beyond that just google for his fame....

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by Adolfo Flores Pasadena Sun The Rose Bowl should operate more like Yankee Stadium or the Heineken brewery, according to a report issued by a private urban planning group Thursday. Experts from the Urban Land Institute, a research institute specializing in responsible land use, called for local officials to help preserve the nature of the Arroyo Seco and offset the costs of a current Rose Bowl renovation by offering stadium tours, creating merchandise and charging for parking at the stadium, even when no official event is taking place. Members of the group also called for the creation of a Central...

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The Bright Futures Scholars at the Jan. 17 Altadena Town Council meeting, where the council declared February "Scholars Month." by Timothy Rutt February is Scholars Month in Altadena, paying honor to the Bright Futures Scholars. It's also the month of "Dollars for Scholars" -- participating merchants will have a "Dollars for Scholars" jar by the cash register, where you can make a donation to this program that helps so many disadvantaged local youth excel in school and develop their own leadership qualities.

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Santa Rosa Avenue north of Woodbury Road right after the windstorm of 2011. by Joe Piasecki Pasadena Sun Southern California Edison and telecommunications companies violated safety rules and are partially to blame for the lengthy power outages following the massive December windstorms, according to a preliminary report released Thursday by the California Public Utilities Commission. The agency’s Consumer Protection and Safety Division found that at least 20 poles and 17 tension-support wires controlled by Edison and telecom companies did not meet state safety requirements, contributing to the scope of the outages. More than 200 poles snapped in the storm that...

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by Timothy Rutt The City of Pasadena's annual Black History Parade and Festival will be held Sat., Feb. 18, kicking off with a parade that starts at Charles White Park in Altadena at 10 AM. The parade ends at Robinson Park in Pasadena at noon, when festivities kick off sponsored by Wells Fargo, Miller Busch, and the City of Pasadena. There will be booths for food, items for sale, community information, and live entertainment. Vendor applications are available at the Jackie Robinson Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena. You can get a jump on everything this weekend with the...

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