Archive for ‘June, 2009’


New restrictions on Pasadena water users

New restrictions on Pasadena water users

Monica Hubbard shared with us this press release from the Pasadena Dept. of Water and Power.  Pasadena provides water for many Altadena residents, and new water waste restrictions are going into place July 4.  Other water districts will probably follow suit, after the jump: PROHIBITIONS ON WATER WASTE IN PASADENA WILL TAKE EFFECT JULY 4 [...]

Chaney Trail closes early for the holidays

Chaney Trail closes early for the holidays

A note from the Chaney Trail listserv: Dear Neighbors:   Due to the 4th of July weekend, the Chaney Gate to the Millard Campground will be closing at 6 on July 3, 4 and 5th. Many thanks to so many who are helping with flyers, with patrols, who helped laminate, print and put up signs [...]

The Wednesday column: PUSD board member responds

The Wednesday column:  PUSD board member responds

After reading the online comments to my Sunday column about the public schools, Pasadena Unified board member Renatta Cooper responded with concern. A number of posters said that while they were happy enough with some aspects of the schools in Altadena, Pasadena and Sierra Madre — the teachers, the curriculum, the campuses — they were [...]

Make your own cuddly creature at the Library Wednesday

Make your own cuddly creature at the Library Wednesday

As part of the Altadena Library's teen summer program, "Express Yourself," bring a clean sock tomorrow at 4 and make your own Tim Burton-esque creature.  Wonder if we could pass for under 18, 'cause this sounds like fun! Go to AltadenaBlog

Altadena Gets a Jump on Fireworks

Altadena Gets a Jump on Fireworks

The 4th comes early every year in Altadena, because the Altadena Town & Country Club sponsors a fireworks show a day or two before the actual holiday. This year it’s on Thursday, July 2nd. The good news is that even though ATCC is a private club, the firework show benefits everyone in the neighborhood. Just [...]

Worth the Click

Worth the Click

I’m not even going to bother with a lengthy preamble for these links.  They’re so good, they need no qualification.  Plus I just ate, and I am way groggy. I can’t quote any of this post, for reasons that will be apparent when you’ve clicked through and read it.  Suffice to say, it’s very funny [...]

Hiker dies in fall at Eaton Canyon

Hiker dies in fall at Eaton Canyon

SGV News reports that a hiker has died in a fall at Eaton Canyon Nature Center this morning.  More details as we get them. Go to AltadenaBlog

Fireworks safety tips from Pasadena

Fireworks safety tips from Pasadena

A note from our friend Ann Erdman, Pasadena's public information officer, about fire safety and the Americafest at the Rose Bowl July 4 that's worth passing on: SAFETY URGED DURING FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES IN PASADENA   Pasadena Fire Department and Pasadena Police Department remind residents and visitors that the best way to celebrate the [...]

Mysery History

Mysery History

Where are we? And what’s happening? The first person to guess correctly will win a fabulous prize! I’ll have the full scoop on Thursday. Go to Pasadena PIO

Routine Stop

Routine Stop

Just another one of South Pasadena’s cool old cars… Go to Glimpses of South Pasadena


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