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Altadena Farmers’ Market offers even more this summer

Altadena Farmers’ Market offers even more this summer

by Timothy Rutt In addition to the new summer hours (4-8 PM) and "picnic in the park" (see previous story here), the Altadena Farmer’s Market is offering even more this summer. Market manager Joseph Shuldiner writes: We are currently organizing programing to take place at the market from June – September. The program is called [...]

Memorial Day at Mountain View remembers Civil War Vets and living history

Memorial Day at Mountain View remembers Civil War Vets and living history

by Timothy Rutt Mountain View Cemetery will commemorate Memorial Day on May 27 by honoring Civil War veterans and with "living history" as presenters play the roles of Thaddeus Lowe, Native Americans, and the women who were left home as their men marched to war. Historian Nick Smith said that the Sons of the Union [...]

Hor-hot-hot weekend in Altadena and Pasadena

Hor-hot-hot weekend in Altadena and Pasadena

by Timothy Rutt Hope you’re keeping cool, because it’s been a busy weekend and it’s not over yet! 1. The crowds gather for Fancy Food Truck Friday at the Webster’s parking lot. 2. The fifth grade "McKinley Rock Stars" from McKinley Elementary School, led by teacher Raimer Rojas, get ready for another set as part [...]

ACONA looks at Co-op, MonteCedro, community standards May 28

ACONA looks at Co-op, MonteCedro, community standards May 28

by Timothy Rutt The Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations has a packed agenda for its next meeting, May 28: Altadena resident Ellen Walton will talk about the Arroyo Food Co-op, what kind of resources are needed to convert to drought-tolerant vegetation, and organic food and grocery options in Altadena. Mark Goldschmidt, president of Altadena Heritage [...]

ACONA looks at Co-op, MonteCedro, community standards May 28

ACONA looks at Co-op, MonteCedro, community standards May 28

by Timothy Rutt The Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations has a packed agenda for its next meeting, May 28: Altadena resident Ellen Walton will talk about the Arroyo Food Co-op, what kind of resources are needed to convert to drought-tolerant vegetation, and organic food and grocery options in Altadena. Mark Goldschmidt, president of Altadena Heritage [...]

ACONA looks at Co-op, MonteCedro, community standards May 28

ACONA looks at Co-op, MonteCedro, community standards May 28

by Timothy Rutt The Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations has a packed agenda for its next meeting, May 28: Altadena resident Ellen Walton will talk about the Arroyo Food Co-op, what kind of resources are needed to convert to drought-tolerant vegetation, and organic food and grocery options in Altadena. Mark Goldschmidt, president of Altadena Heritage [...]

ACONA looks at Co-op, MonteCedro, community standards May 28

ACONA looks at Co-op, MonteCedro, community standards May 28

by Timothy Rutt The Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations has a packed agenda for its next meeting, May 28: Altadena resident Ellen Walton will talk about the Arroyo Food Co-op, what kind of resources are needed to convert to drought-tolerant vegetation, and organic food and grocery options in Altadena. Mark Goldschmidt, president of Altadena Heritage [...]

Bears in the kitchen startle Altadena resident

Bears in the kitchen startle Altadena resident

by Timothy Rutt Location of the bear that entered a Sunny Oaks Circle home Friday morning A resident on the 1300 block of Sunny Oaks Circle was startled this morning when she saw a bear and two cubs in her kitchen. According to Sgt. Booker Hollis of Crescenta Valley Sheriffs Station, the owner of the [...]

Crime blotter: vehicle burglaries, stolen baseball cards, and going to pot

Crime blotter: vehicle burglaries, stolen baseball cards, and going to pot

Lots of vehicle burglaries (24 Hour Fitness makes the list again), stolen sports cards, and somebody was smoking the wrong stuff in their car. Crime blotter provided by the Altadena Sheriff Station. Monday, April 29 12:40 AM: an Altadena resident was arrested for driving under the Influence of alcohol in the area of Olive Avenue [...]

Crime blotter: vehicle burglaries, stolen baseball cards, and going to pot

Crime blotter: vehicle burglaries, stolen baseball cards, and going to pot

Lots of vehicle burglaries (24 Hour Fitness makes the list again), stolen sports cards, and somebody was smoking the wrong stuff in their car. Crime blotter provided by the Altadena Sheriff Station. Monday, April 29 12:40 AM: an Altadena resident was arrested for driving under the Influence of alcohol in the area of Olive Avenue [...]