Altadena CONNECTION COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE 2012 Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles MICHAEL D. ANTONOVICH SUPERVISOR, FIFTH DISTRICT

Dear Altadena Community Member,

The County of Los Angeles is pleased to offer the 2012 edition of this vital resource guide highlighting valuable information and local updates for Altadena residents. This annual publication is written for your community to connect you to local and regional County services, arts and recreation, community organizations, and important public safety information. 1927 The County hopes this guide is helpful to you and encourages you to save it for future reference. If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact: 2011

County of Los Angeles – Chief Executive Office The New Oldest Patrol Station in Service Office of Unincorporated Area Services

723 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration On September 24, 2011, a ceremony was held to 500 West Temple Street rededicate the Altadena Sheriff ’s Station after a Los Angeles, CA 90012 sixteen-month remodel that renovated almost every Or please e-mail: [email protected]. room in the station complex and installed a perimeter fence. Thank you!

Altadena Station is the oldest patrol station in the

Department, but the current building is actually the Living In Unincorporated Altadena third location to serve the citizens of Altadena. The first Altadena Station opened in 1927 at the southeast Los Angeles County provides municipal services such as law corner of Foothill Boulevard (now Altadena Drive) and enforcement, firefighting, road maintenance, parks, zoning, Lake Avenue. At the grand opening ceremony, Captain building permits, and animal care and control. You are Vincent J. Monteleone and his deputies posed for the represented by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors press holding shotguns and 2,000 citizens, dignitaries, which is responsible for establishing policies and regulations that and deputies from other units were in attendance to benefit you and your fellow Altadena residents. witness the event. Three years later, a new Station The contact information for your local field deputy can be found opened two blocks away at Lake Avenue and Mariposa on page 2. Street. The third station opened on May 18, 1949 at the current 780 E. Altadena Drive location and contained its own jail as well as supporting facilities. Altadena Town Council: Later minor expansions included the acquisition of a

Your local forum to voice community concerns building from the County Engineers that became the Station locker room, and an expansion of the west end www.altadenatowncouncil.org of the Station in 1961 to provide needed office space. This organization consists of Altadena residents like yourselves who are elected to hear input from local residents and make The most recent upgrades that began in May of recommendations to your elected officials and County staff. 2010 were the most comprehensive since the Station opened. The personnel who were displaced during the Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month remodeling project are extremely appreciative of the at 7:00 p.m. at the Altadena Community Center, 730 new Station, especially the desk personnel who served E. Altadena Drive. The Traffic Committee meets on for almost a year in the former Altadena command the 1st Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. and the Land Use post trailer. The real winners, however, are the citizens Committee meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. of Altadena who now have a thoroughly modern station to meet their needs for years to come. Background Christmas Tree Lane photo by Aaron Kiely, magneticlobster.com

LIVING IN Altadena

New Trash Collection System Altadena Community Center and in Altadena/Kinneloa Mesa Local Organizations A new franchise trash collection system in Altadena and Kinneloa Mesa Altadena Community Center began service on September 1, 2011. The new hauler, Athens Services, will 730 East Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001 collect the trash generated by single-family residences in the community, Phone: (626) 398-6174 Fax: (626) 296-1198 and will provide residents with enhanced services such as extra containers Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for recycling and green waste; on-call bulky item collections in unlimited quantities three times per year (including electronic waste); special community Staffed by the Department of Community cleanup events; excess green waste collection; free roll-out services for the and Senior Services, the Center includes a elderly or disabled; and discounts for qualifying seniors. For more information, community/meeting room, offices, kitchen, and please contact the Department of Public Works at (800) 993-5844 or visit small exhibits. The community room can be www.athensservices.com/Altadena.htm. reserved by calling the Center.

The following community organizations are Shopping in Altadena Got Greener! located at the Center: Effective January 1, 2012, large and small grocery Altadena Chamber of Commerce: stores, pharmacies, convenience stores, and food (626) 794-3988 marts in unincorporated areas are not allowed to http://abacus-es.com/altadena distribute single use plastic bags. Help preserve the environment and prevent litter. Bring your reusable Altadena Foothills Conservancy: bag every time you shop. For more information, visit www.altadenafoothills.org www.aboutthebag.com. Altadena Heritage: (626) 797-0054 www.altadenaheritage.com

Altadena Historical Society: (626) 797-8016 www.altadenahistoricalsociety.org

NAACP (Altadena Branch): (626) 794-7999 www.naacpaltadena.com

Quality of Life Center: (626) 798-5433 www.qualityoflifecenterinc.com Quality of Life Center, Inc. (QOLC) 3544 Canon Blvd, Altadena, CA 91001 Sheriff ’s Support Group of Altadena: Phone: (626) 798-5433 (LIFE) Fax: (626) 798-5422 (626) 578-8570 / www.altadenasheriffs.org www.qualityoflifecenterinc.com For more information on these organizations, The QOLC has programs to educate and assist at-risk youth and their families visit http://css.lacounty.gov/Data/Sites/1/ residing in the Altadena, Pasadena, and surrounding areas, and is supported by documentlibrary/Centers/accbrochure.pdf many community leaders and citizens committed to the success of the youth. On October 1, 2011, the QOLC kicked off its 2011-12 Bright Future Scholars Leadership Development Program. Approximately 250 students and parents Los Angeles County is attended the event as Dr. Sandra Thomas, Dean of Scholars, welcomed the new Here to Serve You! and returning participants to this year’s program. The Bright Future Scholars Program consists of high academic achievers primarily from Pasadena Unified The Board of Supervisors designates deputies middle and high schools. Students must maintain a 3.3+ GPA to qualify for the to represent your community. Altadena is part program, and since it began in 2004, 100% of participants graduating from the of the County’s Fifth Supervisorial District. Program have been accepted into colleges and universities across the United States. Your local Field Deputy can be In April, scholars attend a Leadership Retreat in Washington, D.C. where they contacted at: have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with legislators, visit famous landmarks, Pasadena Field Office spend time on Capitol Hill, and interact with youth from around the world. 215 North Marengo Ave., Ste 120 For more information, call (626) 798-5433 Pasadena, CA 91101 or visit www.qualityoflifecenterinc.com (626) 356-5407

2 Altadena CONNECTION Libraries Altadena Main Library Featured Events

600 East Mariposa Street Family Place Parent Child Altadena, CA 91001 Workshop Every Thursday (626) 798-0833 in March 2012 www.altadenalibrary.org ree five week program for parents HOURS and children from birth to age three Mondays & Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fto spend time with your child, meet Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. new people in an educational and creative Closed Sundays & Holidays environment, and talk with community resource professionals. Topics covered include Visit the Altadena website, www.altadenalibrary.org, early literacy, language development, child development, nutrition, music, for the latest announcements of scheduled events, offers and more. Visit the Altadena Library Children’s Services Department to on-line librarian assistance, electronic resources and online register. (In person registration is required.) databases, and the ability to renew material. Poetry & Cookies/Earth Day Celebration Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. This annual celebration features the chance to meet and hear poets from Altadena and surrounding area read their poetry.

Father Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The author of the best-selling book Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion will speak and sign copies of his book.

Annual Friends of the Altadena Library Used Book Sale Sat-Sun, May 19-20, 2012

Bob Lucas Memorial Library “Art on Millionaires’ & Literacy Center Row” Arts/Crafts 2659 Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001 Festival (626) 798-8338 Saturday, June 9, 2012, HOURS 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, & Fridays: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Juried Salon Exhibit Wednesdays & Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Reception: Friday, June 8, Closed Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays 2012, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Adult Literacy Services are available. This will be the third annual For more information call (626) 798-8338. festival at the Library which features not only fabulous arts and crafts but also delicious food, great music, and fun activities for children.

Altadena Event: 2012 Relay for Life, Altadena Sat-Sun, June 9-10, 2012 Farnsworth Park Opening Ceremony, Saturday at 9:00 a.m., Luminaria Ceremony, Saturday at 9:00 p.m., Closing Ceremony, Sunday at 9:00 a.m. How far will you go to make a difference in the fight against cancer? No matter who you are, there is a place for you in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life! This is your opportunity to not only honor cancer survivors and remember people we have lost, but also to raise funds and awareness to help save lives. The 2011 event raised over $30,000 and this year we intend to double that amount. Altadena, help create a world with less cancer and more birthdays! Register today at www.relayforlife.org/altadenaca. For questions, please e-mail hcmorrow@ gmail.com or call (626) 797-0654. We want you to become a part of Relay Nation because Hope is Unstoppable!

Enriching Lives 3 Altadena’s LOCAL COUNTY PARKS

Charles S. Farnsworth Park

568 E. Mount Curve Ave., Altadena, CA 91001 Phone: (626) 798-6335 Fax: (626) 296-3260 Park Hours: Daily, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Program and event dates, times, and fees may be subject to change. * indicates

year-round programs. Programs and events are FREE unless otherwise noted. Bill Westphal by Photo Youth & Teen Activities Central Altadena Little League 5 -12 years Call (626) 403-1036 for more information on dates, times and fees. Snack Program* 18 years and under Summer Concerts in the Park 2012 Monday - Friday 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. All Ages Saturdays, Jul 7–Aug 25, 2012 Begins at 7:00 p.m. – FREE Spring Day Camp 6 -12 years Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Adult & Senior Activities April 2-6, 2012 Senior Social and Potluck* 55 years and up Fee: $60 per child (snack provided) First Monday of the month 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Summer Day Camp 6 -12 years Senior Softball* 55 years and up Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mondays 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. June 11 - August 24, 2012 (Excludes July 4) Fee: $60/child plus $10 registration (Lunch and snack provided, starting in July)

Winter Day Camp 6 -12 years Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. December 26, 2011 - January 4, 2012 Fee: $60 per child (snack provided)

Wrestling* 5 years and up Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Fee: $25/month plus $25 registration (includes T-shirt, shorts, & sweats)

Youth USTA Tennis* 7-17 years Fee: $10 per six-week session For more information, call the Park office or Eddie Williams at (626) 844-1546.

Special Events Special Event Age Date Time Fees Twilight Eggstravaganza 13 years and under April 6, 2012 Begins at 6:00 p.m. No charge Cinco de Mayo Celebration All ages May 6, 2012 Begins at 6:00 p.m. No charge Farnsworth Haunted Mansion All Ages October 27, 2012 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. One canned good donation Thanksgiving Turkey Toss & Food Drive All Ages November 20, 2012 Begins at 4:00 p.m. One canned good donation Santa’s Coming to Farnsworth 13 years and under December 21, 2012 Begins at 12:00 p.m. No charge (child must be registered)

4 Altadena CONNECTION Altadena’s LOCAL COUNTY PARKS

Tiny Tot Flag Football 3-5 years Loma Alta Park July-September 2012 (Saturdays) Practice/game times TBA Fee: $40/season 3330 North Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001 Phone: (626) 398-8667 Fax: (626) 797-6826 Tiny Tot Program (CDBG)* 3-5 years Gym Phone: (626) 398-5451 Gym Fax: (626) 798-9588 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Park Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tiny Tot Program* 3-5 years Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Program and event dates, times, and fees may be subject to change. * indicates Fee: $50 per week year-round programs. Programs and events are FREE unless otherwise noted. Extended Care 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Fee: $20 per week Tiny Tot Soccer 3-5 years October - December 2012 Practice/game times TBA Youth & Teen Activities Fee: $40/season After School Club 6-12 years Tiny Tot T-Ball 3-5 years Monday - Friday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. April - June 2012 Practice/game times TBA September - June (school calendar) Fee: $40/season Fee: $15 per week Veronica Baden Tennis Classes* 4-18 years Ballet* 5 years and up Monday - Thursday 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. or Saturdays 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Fee: $30 per month/session 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. For fees and information, call (626) 673-8037. Cheerleading Class* 3-17 years We Win Basketball Skills Program* 6-24 years Wednesdays and Thursdays Time TBA Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fee: $50 one-time fee Fee: For information, contact the Park. (Members are responsible for uniforms) West Altadena Spring Little League 5-15 years Flag Football 5-15 years For information, call (818) 203-8946. Registration July 2012 League runs September - December 2012 Wrestling (co-ed)* 5 years and up For information, please contact the Park. Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fee: $20/month plus $50 registration Gardening Club* 6-13 years (includes T-shirt, shorts, sweats, and USA card) Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Youth for a Better Altadena* 13-19 years Girl’s Basketball League* 5-14 years Fridays 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday games Dates and times TBA Fee: $50 for 3 months For information, please contact the Park. Pasadena Panthers Pop Warner Football 6-13 years Adult & Family Activities Sign-ups begin April 2012 For information, contact Ryan Graves at (626) 277-8145. Adult Men’s Basketball League 18 years and up For dates, times, and information, please contact the Park. Saturday Recreation Adventure* 6-13 years Saturdays 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Salsa and Cardio* All Ages Fee: $6/day Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and Fee: $8/class (paid at 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Snack Program* 18 years and under beginning of each month) Monday - Friday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Volleyball 18 years and up Summer Day Camp 6-12 years Thursdays 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. March - December 2012 June 11, 2012 - August 24, 2012 For more information, please contact the Park. Fee: $70/week Summer Lunch Program 18 years and under Special Events Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. July - August 2012 Easter Egg Hunt 12 years and under Saturday, April 7, 2012 Time TBA Tiny Tot and Youth Basketball 3-15 years Fee: No charge January - March 2012 (Saturdays) Practice/game times TBA Fee: $40/season Christmas Party and Visit with Santa 2-12 years Friday, December 21, 2012 6:00 p.m. Fee: No charge

Enriching Lives 5 Altadena’s LOCAL COUNTY PARKS

Loma Alta Park County Pool Activities listed below are held during operating months. Fees, dates, and times may be subject to change. 3330 North Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001 For more information, call (626) 797-8903. (626) 797-8903 Pool is open late-June - Labor Day

Activity Age Day Time Fees Adult Lap Swim 18 years and up Monday - Friday 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $7/week or $25/mth Dive Team 7-17 years Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. No charge Family Night All Ages 1st-3rd Sat each mth. 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. No charge Junior Lifeguards 12 -17 years Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. $25 per 4-6 week session Recreational Swim All Ages Monday - Friday 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. No charge Swim Lessons All Ages Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (50-minute classes) $20/two-week session Swim Team 7-17 years Monday - Friday 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. No charge Teen Night 13-19 years 4th Sat each mth. 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. No charge Water Polo 8 -17 years Monday - Friday 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. No charge

Charles White Park Program and event dates, times, and fees may be subject to change. * indicates year-round programs. Programs 77 Mountain View St., Altadena, CA 91001 and events are FREE unless otherwise noted. Phone: (626) 398-2073 Fax: (626) 296-1156 Park Hours: Daily, sunrise to sunset Youth & Teen Activities Special Events After School Club 5-15 years Cesar Chavez Week Celebration All Ages Monday - Friday 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. March 2012 (Dates TBA) Time TBA September - June (school calendar) Fee: Free Fee: No charge Snack Program* 18 years and under Easter Eggstravaganza 13 years and under Monday - Friday 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. April 6, 2012 5:00 p.m. Fee: No charge Summer Day Camp 3-12 years Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. June 11, 2012 - August 24, 2012 Fee: $50/week Summer Lunch Program 18 years and under Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. July - August 2012 (Dates TBA)

Meliza Hernandez Presented the Department’s 2011 Director’s Award

In recognition of her professional excellence, Meliza Hernandez, Recreation Services Manager for Altadena’s County Parks, was selected for the Department of Parks and Recreation 2011 Director’s Award, the highest accolade presented by the agency. Meliza created the REAACH (Recreation Employment and Achieving Career Happiness) program which provides on- the-job training for students ranging from high school juniors through college sophomores.

6 Altadena CONNECTION Museums AND Recreation

Eaton Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center Help Preserve Christmas Tree Lane! 1750 North Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107 Every holiday season trees along Santa Rosa Avenue Phone: (626) 398-5420 Fax: (626) 398-5422 between Woodbury Avenue and Altadena Drive are www.ecnca.org decorated with ornamental lights during the holiday season for the enjoyment of the Altadena community. Park Hours: This treasured tradition started in 1920, continues every Sunrise to Sunset year thanks to the effort of the Christmas Tree Lane Association (CTLA) and its volunteers. Nature Center Hours: Beginning in October, lights are put up in the trees every Tuesday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) from 9:00 a.m. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, to 12:00 p.m. until all the trees are finished. Christmas Tree and New Year’s Day Lane is officially lighted in a traditional lighting ceremony and a Winter Arts & Crafts Festival held around the second Eaton Canyon Natural Area is a 190-acre zoological, botanical, and weekend in December. CTLA needs volunteers to preserve geological nature reserve situated at the base of the beautiful San Gabriel this tradition! Please visit www.christmastreelane.net Mountains. Visitors can enjoy its hiking trails, equestrian trails with a for more information. staging area, picnic areas, seasonal stream, rocks and minerals various natural habitats, native plants and wildlife. The Eaton Canyon Nature Center is a 7,600 square-foot building with a museum and exhibit hall SANTA FE DAM RECREATION AREA areas containing many fascinating natural history display, local history 15501 East Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA 91706 (626) 334-1065 (626) 812-9196 exhibits, live animal exhibits, offices, classrooms, a library, an auditorium, Phone: Fax: restrooms, information desk, and gift shop. Center staff and volunteers Hours: are present to help you find information about hiking trails, animals, May 1 - Oct 31: 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. plants, geology, history of the Canyon, ecology, and docent-guided tours, Nov 1 - Apr 30: 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. scheduled walks and other available programs. Closed Christmas Day For admission fees, please call the Park. Visit www.ecnca.org for a listing of events, trail maps, and information The highlights of this 836-acre facility include: a serene about the programs and volunteer opportunities at Eaton Canyon. 70-acre lake with year-round fishing and non-motorized watercraft usage; a chlorinated swim beach and Water Play Area during summer months; a nature center operated by volunteers of the San Gabriel Mountains Dial-A-Ride Transportation Services for Seniors Regional Conservancy; large and small picnic areas and the Disabled – Are you 60 years or older, or do you have a are available for group, family and company picnics; disability, and reside within the unincorporated areas of Altadena? If so, boat launch area; rowboat and pedal boat rentals; and please call (626) 744-4094 to obtain an application for this shared ride, RV camping. To more information please including reservations, call (626) 334-1065. curb-to-curb transportation service to assist you with your travel needs. For more information about Dial-a-Ride service, please call (626) 458-3952. Special Events for 2012 Renaissance Pleasure Faire Saturdays & Sundays, Ride the Altadena Summer Beach Bus to Santa April 7 – May 20, 2012 Monica – The Altadena Summer Beach Bus runs from late June 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. through Labor Day on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Labor Day. The Fee: Adults $25 bus departs the Altadena at 9:45 a.m. and arrives at Santa Monica State Children (ages 5-12): $15 Under 5: Free Beach at approximately 11:00 a.m. The bus departs from the Beach at 3:30 p.m. and arrives in Altadena For more information, visit http://www.renfair.com. between 4:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., pending traffic conditions. FARES (Round Trip): Adults and Children: $3.00, “Help Your Teenager Acquire Life-Saving Skills…” Senior Citizens (60+) and Persons with Disabilities: $1.50. Sign up for the LA County Lake Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Junior Lifeguard Program Schedules and stop information is available in mid-May at 9 to 17 years • June – August 2012 • $185 / session www.LAGoBus.info or for additional information, call (888) 769-1122.

Enriching Lives 7 Museums AND Recreation

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Admission: Discount available for groups of 10 (323) 857-6000 / www.lacma.org LACMA Members...... Free or more. General admission is FREE Adults...... $15 AFTER 5:00 p.m. for LA County Hours: Seniors (62+)...... $10 residents every Monday, Tuesday, Mon, Tues, & Thurs: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Students (18+ w/ ID)...... $10 Thursday, and Friday, and FREE on Fridays: 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Children...... Free the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Sat & Sun: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (17 and under, accompanied by an adult) Closed Wednesdays, Thanksgiving & Christmas California Design LACMA Film Independent LACMA and Film Independent, the non-profit arts 1930–1965: organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los “Living in a Angeles Film Festival, has launched the Film Independent Modern Way” at LACMA Film Series, presented by The New York Times. The series brings together Film Independent’s Resnick Pavilion large community of filmmakers and a wide spectrum of October 1, 2011 – June 3, 2012 audiences, with LACMA’s commitment to presenting This exhibition, the first major study of modern mid-century California cinema in an artistic and historical context. The new design, will examine the state’s role in shaping the material culture of program presents classic and contemporary narrative the entire country with more than 300 objects including furniture, and documentary films, artists and their influences, ceramics, metalwork, graphic and industrial design, film, textiles, and emerging auteurs, international showcases, special fashion. The exhibition traces the origins of a distinctive California guest-curated programs, in addition to conversations modernism in the 1930s, explores the design innovations made possible with artists, curators and special guests. For a listing of by the conversion of World War II technologies to peace-time use, and events and more information, visit www.lacma.org/ the design of the modern California home. series/film-independent-lacma.

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 763-DINO • www.nhm.org Hours: Admission: Members FREE, Adults $12, Mon - Sun: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Seniors (62+) $9, Students (w/ ID) $9, Children (age Closed New Year’s, Independence, 13-17) $8, Children (age 5-12) $5, Children (under 5) Thanksgiving, and Christmas Days. Free. FREE on the first Tuesday of every month. Become a Member of the Natural History Family of New “Dinosaur Hall” opened in July 2011! Museums Today! In July 2011, the much-anticipated new All members receive great benefits Dinosaur Hall at the Museum opened to including: the public! The large-scale permanent Free admission to the Natural Dinosaur Hall rivals the world’s leading History Museum, Page Museum at dinosaur experiences with the volume of the La Brea Tar Pits, and the William individual fossils displayed; the size and S. Hart Museum in Newhall, Free extraordinariness of the major mounts, tickets to First Fridays, and special including the world’s only Tyrannosaurus exhibits such as Spider Pavilion Rex growth series (a baby, juvenile, and and Pavilion of Wings, Member- adult); and the transparent treatment of the only events and exhibit opening science that surrounds these creatures as a vibrant, ongoing investigation of mysteries solved preview days, Free subscription to and still unsolved. The exhibition features over 300 fossils, 20 fully articulated skeletons, member publications, Discounts physical and digital interactives, and video. In addition to the T. Rex series, the exhibition’s on classes, camps, and field trips, standouts include an imposing, never-before mounted Triceratops, a Mamenchisaurus and at the Museum Store! Visit with its 68-foot long neck, and giant reptiles that lived in the oceans covering what is today www.nhm.org/site/join- California. The Dinosaur Hall displays bring visitors closer than ever, allowing multiple us/membership for more vantage points, from above and below as well as alongside the specimens. information.

8 Altadena CONNECTION Public SAFETY

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Altadena Station 780 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001 Phone: (626) 798-1131 • www.lasd.org

Youth Intervention Program Comes to Bill Westphal by Photo Altadena Vital Intervention and Directional Alternatives (VIDA) is a 16-week program designed to help non-violent at-risk youth, ages 11-17. The program offers individual counseling sessions for parents and the participants, as well as health education, physical training, community service, and career guidance. Altadena’s first VIDA class graduated 10 students on June 11, 2011. For more information, please contact Deputy Scott Wengert at (626) 798-1131. Get Active in Your Community Volunteers are a great asset to Altadena and the Station. Their time, service, and dedication are greatly appreciated. The Volunteers on Patrol are civilian volunteers who assist with neighborhood patrols looking for any suspicious activity, assist with traffic control at crime scenes, and conduct residential vacation checks. In addition, the Station has a number of highly dedicated volunteers who help with fundraisers, Station programs, community events, and other activities throughout the year. For information on how you can volunteer, please contact Sergeant Michael Randenberg at (626) 798-1131. National Night Out - Tuesday, August 7, 2012 The Altadena Station hosts the annual National Night Out event at Loma Alta Park on the First Tuesday of August. This event brings Altadena residents together and encourages the community to make a stand against crime.

The Benefits of Reducing Salt in Your Diet The U.S. Government’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans currently recommends that you should not consume more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day, or 1,500 milligrams for certain groups such as older adults and people with high blood pressure. However, the average LA County resident consumes more than double the recommended daily amount of sodium. Excessive sodium consumption is a growing public health concern as over time, the excess salt can cause high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.

View our “Salt Shocker” video series at www.youtube.com/lapublichealth which reveals common foods and ingredients, such as cottage cheese and ketchup, that many wouldn’t suspect to have excess salt.

Tips to Reduce Your Sodium Consumption • Eat more fresh foods and fewer processed foods. • Choose low-sodium and no-salt added varieties of products. • Remove salt from recipes whenever possible and limit use of sodium-heavy condiments. • Use herbs, spices, and other flavorings to enhance foods. For more ways to eat healthy in Los Angeles, go to www.choosehealthLA.com.

Enriching Lives 9 Public SAFETY

Fire Stations Serving the Altadena fire.lacounty.gov Follow the LA County Fire Department on Twitter: http://twitter.com/LACOFDTSD and Facebook. Fire Station 11 Fire Station 12 Fire Station 66 2521 North El Molino Avenue 2760 North Lincoln Avenue 2764 E. Eaton Canyon Drive Altadena, CA 91101 Altadena, CA 91101 Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 797-2104 (626) 797-1911 (626) 798-3739

New County Fire Chief Community Emergency Daryl L. Osby! Response Team (CERT)

On February 17, 2011, Daryl L. Osby was The CERT Program trains residents to provide for sworn in as the ninth Fire Chief of the LA themselves and others during a major emergency County Fire Department. He has served when help may be far away. Trained CERT members as a member of the Fire Department for can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace 27 years, including 15 as an accomplished following a disaster, and will have the tools needed chief officer. Osby has steadily risen up to help save lives, protect property, and not become a within the organization, and has held every victim in an emergency. For more information on the rank, including Fire Fighter, Paramedic, CERT Program, call (323) 526-5015 or visit http:// Inspector, Fire Captain and Battalion Chief, among others. fire.lacounty.gov/ProgramsEvents/PECERT.asp.

Visit Your Local Fire Station Henninger Flats in May for LA County Fire The Fire Department’s Forestry Division Service Day! operates Henninger Flats, a unique forest nursery and conservation center in the San Every May, the LA County Fire Department Gabriel Mountains. This nursery provides hosts “Fire Service Day.” All County fire trees for environmental projects throughout stations host an open house, and the public the County. Campgrounds and a visitor is invited to learn more about the services center are open to the public. Henninger provided by the Department. For information, Flats is a three-mile hike from the entrance call the Department’s Public Affairs Section at 2260 Pinecrest Drive, Altadena, and a Fire at (323) 881-2411 or visit http://www.fire. Department Forester is on duty seven days a lacounty.gov. week. For information, call (626) 794-0675.

Be Prepared in an Earthquake or Other Disaster! Have a Plan, Keep Supplies, and Stay Informed!

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s “Just Be Ready: Prepare Together!” campaign has tips on emergency preparedness in 12 languages to make sure the message gets out to the County’s diverse community. Educational materials and ready-to-use planning tools are available at http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/eprp/media/index. htm. Call the multilingual Public Health Emergency Planning hotline at (866) 999-LABT (5228) for more information.

You can also download a copy of the LA County Emergency Survival Guide at www.lacoa.org. The Guide provides helpful information for residents to prepare for fires, floods, earthquakes, pandemic flu, terrorism, extreme weather, and tsunamis, and includes pages where residents can record their household emergency plan, contacts lists and evacuation gathering points, and checklists for gathering emergency supplies that will help them recover after a major disaster.

10 Altadena CONNECTION Community Resources AND Services

Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) Baldwin Park Animal Shelter (serving Altadena) 4275 N. Elton St., Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Phone: (626) 962-3577 http://animalcare.lacounty.gov www.facebook.com/CountyofLosAngelesAnimalCare twitter.com/LACoAnimalCare Hours: Monday-Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Prepare Your Animals For an Emergency Friday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or Disaster! Closed Holidays The DACC encourages all pet owners to take steps to be ready for Got Pets? Take this quiz and find out how emergencies, which can strike at any time.

your pet’s health affects your health! Have a Plan. One of the most important components of emergency Pet owners may not be aware of the ways that animal and preparedness is having a plan in place for you and your family. The human health are connected. Pets can develop some of same goes for your pets! Make arrangements now with family or the same problems as their owners. Many health problems friends who would be willing to welcome your pets in the event that affect dogs and cats are avoidable through proper care of an emergency, and make plans with your neighbors to care for and maintenance. By preventing certain dog and cat health or evacuate your pets if you are unable to do so. Each pet should problems, we can also help prevent these problems in people. have its own crate/carrier that has good air circulation and is large enough to allow your pet to stand, turn, and lie down. Learn what you can do to keep yourself and your pets healthy by taking a short Pet Health and Safety Quiz at If you have horses or other livestock, be sure to make evacuation www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/vet. arrangements or prepare an area where they can remain safe during an emergency. It is vital for horses to be evacuated early from LA County Community Development threatened areas so horse trailers do not interfere with emergency response vehicles. DACC encourages you to have a working Commission (CDC) trailer available and train your horse to load into a trailer. If your Single-Family Grant Program horse will not load easily or safely, work in advance to make your horse’s area as safe as possible to take shelter. Check with your This CDC program helps qualified low-income individuals or local Fire Department for clearance regulations. families who own a single-family home or mobile home within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Grants up Have an emergency kit for your pets. Make sure to include food to $5,000 are available for electrical, plumbing, heating, and and water (at least three days worth for each pet) and any necessary roofing repairs, and elimination of code violations. For more medications. Dogs should wear a collar with license and identification information, please call (323) 890-7083 or (323) 890-7239. information. Be sure to have extra collars and leashes with Did you know that you can dial ID tags for cats and dogs. 2-1-1 to access information for Have a copy of all of your emergency food and shelter, senior pet’s important information services, childcare, employment (registration, microchip, resources, low-cost health care, alcohol and drug-related vaccination, and other support, volunteer opportunities, and an array of municipal important medical records). services, including code enforcement at no cost to you. The Also include familiar items, 2-1-1 information service is provided in many languages. 2-1- such as favorite toys and treats, 1 is operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The information which can help reduce stress you provide to the resource advisors is confidential. for your pets during a disaster. If you are unable to access 2-1-1 directly, please call (800) 339-6993 or visit the 2-1-1 LA County website at For more information, visit http://animalcare.lacounty. www.211LA.org. NOTE: In case of an emergency, you still gov/earthquakes.asp. must dial 9-1-1.

Enriching Lives 11 Community Resources AND Services

Recycle Today For A Brighter Tommorrow Properly Dispose of Household Minimizing the amount of waste you generate can help create Hazardous and Electronic Waste in a more sustainable environment for future generations. Help Los Angeles County reduce your environmental impact by conserving resources, avoiding wastefulness, and redesigning your daily activities to The Department of Public Works, in partnership with be as environmentally-friendly as possible. the County Sanitation Districts, conducts Household Here are some helpful tips: Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection (HHW/E-Waste) events • Protect the community. Safely dispose of household hazardous, throughout the County. These events are free and convenient ways for electronic, and universal wastes by bringing them to the residents to properly dispose unwanted HHW/E-Waste, such as paint, County’s free collection events. www.CleanLA.com solvents, expired medications, chemicals, TVs, computers, batteries, fluorescent lights, and more. For a schedule of upcoming collection • Carry reusable bags. Reusable tote bags can be easily folded events and more information, visit www.CleanLA.com or call to fit into purses and pockets until they’re ready for use. (888) CLEAN LA. www.aboutthebag.com. • Make your own compost. Learn how to mix brown and green organic materials with water to create nutrient-rich soil for your yard by attending a free Smart Gardening workshop or visiting www.smartgardening.com. • Spot an entrepreneurial opportunity in someone else’s discards. LACoMAX.com is a free service used to help businesses, organizations, and institutions find alternatives to the disposal Altadena Senior Center of valuable materials. Use this online service to find something 560 E. Mariposa Street, Altadena, CA 91001 you need or to make available something you have. (626) 798-0505 (626) 794-6742 • css.lacounty.gov Phone: Fax: Remember to do your part for the environment and recycle. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Learn more by visiting the County’s Residential Recycling program website, www.RethinkLA.com. The Altadena Senior Center is a main focal point for information, activities, and social gatherings for many Altadena seniors. The Center programs and services are administered by the LA County Department of Community and Senior Services and the Area Agency on Aging and serve a diverse community of seniors who are striving for a more productive and healthful retirement. The Center has a daily nutrition and meals-on-wheels program as well as a Fitness Center with a spa. The Center has a monthly Birthday Lunch, Annual Spring Festival, 4th of July Picnic, Health Fair, Ignite Your Business Venture Through the Volunteer Luncheon, and more. The Center also provides seminars Business Technology Center (BTC)! on many subjects and monthly day trips that are among the best in The BTC is a program of the Community Development Los Angeles County. Commission that assists in the development of innovative Some classes/programs include: technology businesses. The BTC provides a setting where entrepreneurs are guided by mentors who consist of seasoned Mondays: Exercise, Chinese Brush Painting, Memoir Writing, Low members of the corporate, legal, and entrepreneurial Impact Aerobics, Computers community and who are selected by their ability to coach and Tuesdays: Strength Training, Yoga, Crafts (2nd & 4th), Sewing (1st, contribute to innovators and high-impact ventures. 3rd & 5th), Computers The BTC also provides discounted rates for complete facility Wednesdays: Exercise, Folk Dancing, Blood Pressure Clinic (4th), services in a secure building with conference rooms and free Senior Support Group, Computers parking, and below-market or at-cost pricing for a variety of business services such as high-speed internet, telephone, Thursdays: Strength Training, Legal Services (4th), Piano/Violin copying, postage/FedEx, projectors, video conferencing, and lessons more. CEO Roundtable sessions, networking opportunities, Fridays: Exercise, Movies, Taxi Coupons (1st) workshops, and business seminars are also provided. Please call (626) 798-0505 for specific class times and further The BTC is located at 2400 N. Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, programming. CA 91001. For more information, call (626) 296-6300 or visit www.labtc.org.

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LA County Department of Regional Planning (DRP) planning.lacounty.gov Public Hearing Live Web Broadcast DRP recently launched the Live Web Broadcast, which allows you to monitor from home all Regional Planning Commission and Hearing Officer public hearings held in downtown Los Angeles. Visithttp://planning.lacounty.gov/video for a complete listing of all upcoming and archived broadcasts.

Z-NET: Find Your Property’s Zoning DRP’s interactive Z-NET application has a simple mapping interface that provides information regarding zoning, land use, and other relevant information by entering an address or Assessor’s Parcel Number. Visit http://planning.lacounty.gov/znet to access Z-NET.

Discounted Metro and EZ Passes Available for Altadena Residents! Road Improvement Project for Lake As a resident of unincorporated Altadena, you are eligible to purchase monthly Metro and EZ passes at reduced rates through the County’s Transit Pass Subsidy Program! Avenue!

Metro Pass Category Regular County Transit Subsidy Price Construction is currently Senior/Disabled $14 $8 underway along Altadena’s Student (K-12) $24 $16 Lake Avenue that will greatly College/Vocational $36 $25 improve pedestrian and EZ transit Senior/Disabled $35 $21 vehicle safety, and boost Metro Monthly Pass (general public) $75 $61 traffic circulation on one of EZ Transit Monthly Pass (general public) $84 $70 the area’s vital roadways. The To get a subsidized transit pass, visit a Metro Customer Center, fill out a certification application, and plan includes the creation of a provide proof of residency and eligibility. For information and locations of Metro Customer Centers, two-way left-turn lane on Lake please visit www.LAGoBus.info or call (626) 458-5960. Avenue north of Palm Street; installation of red curbs; and Once you have your eligibility certification form, you may purchase your monthly pass at a Metro Customer new street striping. Center or at the approved pass sales outlet in Altadena: Ralph’s – 2270 North Lake Ave, Altadena / (626) 794-1175 Lake Avenue will be restriped from two lanes in each direction to one lane in each Tentative Road Maintenance Projects in Altadena direction with a two-way Construction left turn lane starting from Public Works Project and Location Type of Work Start Date Palm Street and extending Altadena Drive (130’ S of New York Dr. to Washington Blvd.) Resurface Winter 2012 north to Loma Alta Drive. New York Drive (120’ W of Altadena Dr. to 892’ E of Altadena Dr.) Resurface Winter 2012 Two existing crosswalks at nearby Concha Street and Lincoln Avenue at Altadena Drive Resurface Winter 2012 Mount Curve Avenue will be Fair Oaks Avenue at Woodbury Road Traffic Signal Upgrades Winter 2012 upgraded with ladder type Atchison Street (410’ W of Mar Vista Ave to Mar Vista Ave.) Resurface Summer 2012 markings for greater visibility. El Corto Drive (Holliston Ave to 255’ E of Holliston Ave.) Resurface Summer 2012 The project is expected to Hill Avenue (New York Dr. to Calaveras St.) Resurface Summer 2012 be completed by the end of Holliston Avenue (Mendocino St. to Altadena Dr.) Resurface Summer 2012 summer 2012. Lexington Avenue (400’ W of Michigan Ave. to Holliston Ave.) Resurface Summer 2012 Maiden Lane (Mendocino St. to Beverly Way) Resurface Summer 2012 Woodbury Road Median Landscaping Project Median Landscaping/ Summer 2012 (Woodbury Rd. from Windsor Ave. to Santa Anita Ave.) Class 2 Bike Lanes

Enriching Lives 13 2012 Altadena AT-A-GLANCE

2-1-1 LA County Information 2-1-1 Consumer Affairs (800) 593-8222 www.211LA.org or (800) 339-6993 dca.lacounty.gov Consumer protection, small claims advice, real estate/landlord Abandoned Vehicles 2-1-1 issues and disputes planning.lacounty.gov/enforcement Descanso Gardens (818) 949-4200 Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures www.descansogardens.org http://acwm.co.la.ca.us Gasoline Station Consumer Complaints (800) 665-2900 District Attorney’s Office, LA County (213) 974-3512 Plant Disease Information (562) 940-7236 http://da.lacounty.gov Utility Meter (gas, water, electric); (800) 665-2900 Food Scale (markets, delis, etc.); and Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 978-3600 Packaged Goods (short weight, count, http://da.lacounty.gov/domv.htm measure, etc.) Inspection and Complaints Weed and Brush Abatement/Removal (626) 575-5484 Eaton Canyon Nature Center (626) 398-5420 www.ecnca.org Air Quality Concerns (800) 288-7664 or www.aqmd.gov (800) CUT-SMOG Employment Foothill Employment and Training Center (626) 796-JOBS Animal Care and Control www.foothilletc.org animalcare.lacounty.gov WorkSource (for job seekers/employers) (888) 226-6300 Baldwin Park Shelter (Main Hotline) (626) 962-3577 www.worksourcecalifornia.com (Licensing, emergencies, spay/neuter clinic, lost pets) Environmental Education Programs Arboretum (626) 821-3222 www.888CleanLA.com www.arboretum.org Environmental Defenders (K–6th Grade) (310) 552-6922 Generation Earth (High School) (818) 623-4855 Arts Commission, LA County (213) 202-5858 www.lacountyarts.org Environmental Health (888) 700-9995 Arts internships, workshops, education, and performances lapublichealth.org/eh Food Inspections (626) 430-5250 Board of Supervisors http://bos.co.la.ca.us Food Vehicle Inspections (626) 430-5500 (Board Meetings, agendas, recordings, and transcripts) Housing Inspections (626) 430-5200 5th District Pasadena Field Office (626) 356-5407 Insect/Vector Control Program (626) 430-5450

Building Permits (Residential/Business) (626) 574-0941 Fire Department - Emergencies 9-1-1 http://ladpw.org/bsd/permitinfo fire.lacounty.gov Station 11 (2521 N. El Molino Ave.) (626) 797-2104 Business License (unincorporated) (213) 974-2011 Station 12 (2760 N. Lincoln Ave.) (626) 797-1911 http://ttc.lacounty.gov/Proptax/Business_License.htm Station 66 (2764 Eaton Canyon Dr.) (626) 798-3739

Business Technology Center (626) 296-6300 Freeway Roadside Service (from cell phones only) 3-9-9 www.labtc.org Garbage/Waste Collection Chamber of Commerce (Altadena) (626) 794-3988 Athens Disposal Company (888) 336-6100 www.abacus-es.com/altadena www.athensservices.com or (887) 764-5551

Children Services http://lacdcfs.org Gardening Workshops www.smartgardening.com Child Abuse Hotline (24 Hour) (800) 540-4000 Child Care Hotline (CalWORKs) (877) 244-5399 Golf Courses parks.lacounty.gov www.ladpss.org/dpss/child_care Altadena Golf Course (626) 797-3821 Child/Spousal Support (323) 890-9800 Eaton Canyon Golf Course (626) 794-6773 cssd.lacounty.gov Graffiti Removal Hotline (800) 675-4357 Code Enforcement (To report violations) (213) 974-6453 http://ladpw.org/go/graffiti planning.lacounty.gov/enforcement or 2-1-1 Nuisance Abatement Team (NAT) (626) 574-0941 Hospitals/Health Centers www.ladhs.org (For multiple code violations) Glendale Health Center (818) 500-5762 Huntington Hospital (non-County) (626) 397-5000 Community Center, Altadena (626) 398-6174 Los Angeles/USC Medical Center (323) 226-2622 Monrovia Health Center (626) 256-1600 Community Development Commission, LA County www.lacdc.org (323) 890-7001

14 Altadena CONNECTION Telephone AND Website Directory

Housing Authority (562) 347-4663 Request for Service ladpw.org/General/DPWrequest www.lacdc.org Road Maintenance (800) 675-4357 Home Rehabilitation Grants and Loans (323) 890-7239 Sewer Maintenance (800) 675-4357 Street Lighting Requests (626) 300-4726 Illegal Dumping Hotline (888) 838-6746 Traffic Light Maintenance (800) 675-4357

Juror Services (800) 778-5879 Recycling Programs www.lasuperiorcourt.org/jury Household Hazardous Waste (888) CLEAN-LA ladpw.org/epd/hhw LA County Helps www.LACountyHelps.org Residential Recycling (888) CLEAN-LA (Variety of County services and benefits) http://ladpw.org/epd/Recycling Smart Business Recycling (888) CLEAN-LA LA County Public Information Office (213) 974-1311 www.businessrecycling.com www.lacounty.gov Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (800) 815-2666 Libraries www.altadenalibrary.org www.lavote.net Altadena Main Library (626) 798-0833 Voter information, marriage licenses, birth/death records, Bob Lucas Memorial Branch (626) 798-8338 real estate recording, notary oaths LA County Public Library (LaCañada-Flintridge) (818) 790-3330 Register to Vote (800) 481-VOTE www.colapublib.org Safe Surrender Hotline (877) BABY-SAFE Mental Health Hotline (800) 854-7771 http://babysafela.org 222-9723 dmh.lacounty.gov Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area (626) 334-1065 Mosquito/Vector Control (626) 814-9466 www.sgvmosquito.org Senior Services css.lacounty.gov Altadena Senior Center (626) 798-0505 Museums, LA County Adult Protective Services (213) 351-5401 Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) (323) 857-6000 Elder Abuse Hotline (877) 477-3646 www.lacma.org Nursing Home/Assisted Living (800) 330-5993 Natural History Museum (213) 763-DINO www.nhm.org Sheriff Station (Altadena) (626) 798-1131 Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits (323) 934-PAGE www.lasd.org www.tarpits.org Town Council, Altadena www.altadenatowncouncil.org Neighborhood Watch Program (626) 798-1131 Traffic Enforcement/Investigation Ombudsman (800) 801-0030 California Highway Patrol (626) 296-8100 ombudsman.lacounty.info www.chp.ca.gov

Parks (Local) parks.lacounty.gov Transportation Charles White Park (626) 794-3807 Dial-A-Ride (Senior shared-ride service) (626) 791-7200 Farnsworth Park (626) 798-6335 www.LAGoBus.Info (click on “Dial-A-Ride Services”) Loma Alta Park (626) 794-8811 Access Paratransit Info (ADA) (800) 827-0829 Loma Alta Gym & Comm. Center (626) 398-5451 www.asila.org Loma Alta Park Pool (626) 797-8903 Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) (213) 626-4455 MTA Transit Information (800) 266-6883 Pasadena Unified School District (626) 396-3600 www.metro.net www.pusd.us Summer Beach Bus (888) 769-1122

Post Office, Altadena (626) 794-7618 Utilities 2271 N. Lake Avenue www.usps.com Southern California Edison (800) 655-4555 Property Taxes http://lacountypropertytax.com www.sce.com Information Hotline (24 hrs) (888) 807-2111 Southern California Gas Company (800) 427-2200 Assessor - Regional Office (626) 258-6001 www.socalgas.com assessor.lacounty.gov Victim-Witness Assistance Program (213) 974-7499 Public Social Services dpss.lacounty.gov http://da.lacounty.gov/vwap Pasadena Office (626) 791-6333 Zoning Information (Regional Planning) (213) 974-6411 Public Works dpw.lacounty.gov http://planning.lacounty.gov/znet Building and Safety (San Gabriel Valley Office) (626) 574-0941 http://ladpw.org/bsd

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Altadena COMMUNITY MAP

Community/Senior Centers Law Enforcement Altadena Community Center Altadena Sheriff Station Be Part of a New Vision of Altadena! 730 E. Altadena Dr. 780 E. Altadena Dr. Altadena Senior Center California Highway Patrol The Fifth Supervisorial District and the County’s 560 E. Mariposa St. 2130 Windsor Ave. Community Development Commission and Department of Regional Planning are initiating a community outreach, Fire Stations Library planning, and visioning project in Altadena. The County Fire Station 11 Altadena Library 2521 N. El Molino Ave. 600 E. Mariposa St. seeks feedback from business owners, property owners, local residents, and other stakeholders related to current Fire Station 12 Bob Lucas Library 2760 N. Lincoln Ave. 2659 Lincoln Ave. and future local development and improvements. Fire Station 66 The project hopes to gain community consensus as a 2764 Eaton Canyon Dr. Parks precursor to possible amendments and/or updates to Charles White Park the Altadena Community Standards District. Public Golf Courses 77 Mountain View St. meetings to solicit community input will be announced Altadena Golf Course Farnsworth Park in 2012. Look for public notification and information at 1456 E. Mendocino St. 568 E. Mount Curve Ave. www.altadenatowncouncil.org. Eaton Canyon Golf Course Loma Alta Park 1150 N. Sierra Madre Villa Ave. 3330 Lincoln Ave.

Nature Center Your Opinion is Important! Eaton Canyon Park & Nature Center Let us know what you think about the Altadena Connection. Fill out an online survey at www.lacounty.gov. 1750 N. Altadena Dr. Click on the Residents link (on the upper-center of the page next to the LACounty.gov logo) and then click on the Unincorporated Areas link to access the Community Connection survey.