The Mt Wilson TowerCam is currently turned towards the South with a Birds Eye view of the fire.
http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~obs/towercam.htm#imagetop
Monday, April 28, 2008
Santa Anita Canyon Fire
A picture of the Santa Anita Canyon fire from friends of our neighboring FireSafe Council.
As of this morning, the fire is less than 30% contained with leading edges on the NW and SW. We can smell the smoke here in The Meadows. Residents of over 400 homes in Sierra Madre have been evacuated.
Our brush clearance of 30 acres at the northeast of The Meadows continues this week. A review was performed with the clearance crews to ensure that the work is compliant. We did receive the remaining funds from the grant, so work will continue on the stretch of land to the west of homes on Risinghill and above the homes on the Canyon Crest cul-de-sac.
Beginning approximately May 5, Steven's Tree Trimming will be in the neighborhood performing work on individual properties.
As of this morning, the fire is less than 30% contained with leading edges on the NW and SW. We can smell the smoke here in The Meadows. Residents of over 400 homes in Sierra Madre have been evacuated.
Our brush clearance of 30 acres at the northeast of The Meadows continues this week. A review was performed with the clearance crews to ensure that the work is compliant. We did receive the remaining funds from the grant, so work will continue on the stretch of land to the west of homes on Risinghill and above the homes on the Canyon Crest cul-de-sac.
Beginning approximately May 5, Steven's Tree Trimming will be in the neighborhood performing work on individual properties.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Important Fundraiser for Loma Alta Park
This is last-minute but very important. Penny Daniels at Loma Alta Park sent an invitation to The Meadows for a fund-raiser this Saturday. Please help support her as she has supported us in many ways.
Loma Alta Park cordially invites you to a “Star Studded Event”, Saturday, April 26. Cocktails at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 with lots of entertainment including a big band, jazz quintet and a walk down the red carpet.
This is a fundraiser for our park that benefits youth who participate in the Community and Recreation Programs such as Tiny Tots, After School, Summer Camps, Teen Club and Sports, just to name a few.
Items or donations are sought including financial donations, door prizes, food and beverages. All donors will be published in the program.
Tickets are $25 each
Table of ten at $250 per table
Raffle tickets at $2.00
For more information, please call 626-398-5451
Loma Alta Park cordially invites you to a “Star Studded Event”, Saturday, April 26. Cocktails at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 with lots of entertainment including a big band, jazz quintet and a walk down the red carpet.
This is a fundraiser for our park that benefits youth who participate in the Community and Recreation Programs such as Tiny Tots, After School, Summer Camps, Teen Club and Sports, just to name a few.
Items or donations are sought including financial donations, door prizes, food and beverages. All donors will be published in the program.
Tickets are $25 each
Table of ten at $250 per table
Raffle tickets at $2.00
For more information, please call 626-398-5451
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Day Two MFSC Brush Clearance
Here's a beautiful picture of The Meadows at the top of Risinghill Road where brush clearance continues.
A wonderful addition of a group of deer, also supervising the project, has made their presence known.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Brush Clearance Crews Arrive
Brush clearance funded by the Meadows FireSafe Council (MFSC) grant began yesterday, Monday, at the top of Risinghill Road. Crews began cutting down the tall grasses and trimming up the bushes and trees. MFSC members met with the crews and their management as part of the monitoring of the project. Crews will be in The Meadows over the next few weeks.
The MFSC continues to request the remainder of the grant funds in order to complete the third leg of the project that is located behind the homes on the west side of Risinghill continuing behind the homes at the top of Canyon Crest.
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Brush Clearance Begins April 14
Brush clearance, funded by the Meadows FireSafe Council grant, will begin Monday, April 18. The planned schedule is as follows:
April 14 through April 17, clearance of brush overlooking Millard Canyon
April 18 through April 25, clearance of the area at the top of Risinghill Road.
Only half of the remaining $80,000 California FireSafe Council grant has been received and is insufficient to cover all of the brush clearance costs. The release of additional funds has been requested to address the neck of land south of the township line between Rising Hill Road and El Prieto Road. Signs will be placed in The Meadows to call attention to the work in progress.
The brush clearance to be performed will be from 150 foot of any structure. Neighbors are still required to clear the first 150 feet from their structure within the current brush clearance deadlines. The removal of hazardous trees inside the Meadows proper will be delayed until the remainder of the grant money has been received. The available funds will be used to remove certain prioritized hazards that affect the community at large.
April 14 through April 17, clearance of brush overlooking Millard Canyon
April 18 through April 25, clearance of the area at the top of Risinghill Road.
Only half of the remaining $80,000 California FireSafe Council grant has been received and is insufficient to cover all of the brush clearance costs. The release of additional funds has been requested to address the neck of land south of the township line between Rising Hill Road and El Prieto Road. Signs will be placed in The Meadows to call attention to the work in progress.
The brush clearance to be performed will be from 150 foot of any structure. Neighbors are still required to clear the first 150 feet from their structure within the current brush clearance deadlines. The removal of hazardous trees inside the Meadows proper will be delayed until the remainder of the grant money has been received. The available funds will be used to remove certain prioritized hazards that affect the community at large.
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Cougars in The Canyon
Multiple sightings and encounters with mountain lions on Altadena Foothills area:
March 31, Monday morning before dawn a heavy animal, possible cougar, ran across a roof of home located in 3600 block on Leilani Way in Altadena.
March 30th, near dawn a large cougar attacked a large German Shepherd dog in the Millard Campground Canyon area. In addition a possible second cougar was spotted on the roof of the same cabin. The dog was saved by its thick fur and the intervention of the owner. California Dept. of Fish & Game officer was called by the USFS.
March 29th, 6:15am Saturday morning. Sighting of a 60 lb. animal with a long tail that ran across Lincoln Ave. and into the brush between Loma Alta Park and the debris basin. The profile was pretty clearly feline.
The cats tend to be active at dawn, dusk, and at night, when they roam their home area search of prey.
According to the Department of Fish & Game, one of the most important tips is: do not go into mountain lion territory by yourself. Go with a friend or bring a dog. Always take a friend with you when you camp, hike or backpack in wild areas.
Even when lions are encountered, they rarely pose a threat. Most cougars prefer to avoid human beings.
More safety tips:
http://www.mountainlion.org/facts_safety.asp
March 31, Monday morning before dawn a heavy animal, possible cougar, ran across a roof of home located in 3600 block on Leilani Way in Altadena.
March 30th, near dawn a large cougar attacked a large German Shepherd dog in the Millard Campground Canyon area. In addition a possible second cougar was spotted on the roof of the same cabin. The dog was saved by its thick fur and the intervention of the owner. California Dept. of Fish & Game officer was called by the USFS.
March 29th, 6:15am Saturday morning. Sighting of a 60 lb. animal with a long tail that ran across Lincoln Ave. and into the brush between Loma Alta Park and the debris basin. The profile was pretty clearly feline.
The cats tend to be active at dawn, dusk, and at night, when they roam their home area search of prey.
According to the Department of Fish & Game, one of the most important tips is: do not go into mountain lion territory by yourself. Go with a friend or bring a dog. Always take a friend with you when you camp, hike or backpack in wild areas.
Even when lions are encountered, they rarely pose a threat. Most cougars prefer to avoid human beings.
More safety tips:
http://www.mountainlion.org/facts_safety.asp
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
No Update on Canyon Crest
I received about eight responses through the blog and email regarding the sheriff activity on Canyon Crest this past Monday, but no one knew the circumstances. Still checking with neighbors.
The Bear, The Bear, The Bear is Back
We've had numerous sightings of our favorite bear on El Prieto, Sunmore and Risinghill. He/she has returned to the routine of coming out on trash night to rummage through the garbage cans. (We must all be good cooks!)
Do whatever you can to secure the cans or place them out in the morning of your scheduled trash pick-up.
Do whatever you can to secure the cans or place them out in the morning of your scheduled trash pick-up.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Anyone Know What Happened?
Just heard from a neighbor that there were 8-12 Sheriff cars on Cloverhill and Canyon Crest (north of Cloverhill) at about 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. today. The neighbor said that the Sheriffs were all over the street and on the roofs of the houses.
Anyone know anything about it?
Anyone know anything about it?
Thursday, March 06, 2008
County Seeks to Strengthen Jessica's Law
County seeks to strengthen Jessica's Law
By Troy Anderson, Staff Writer
L.A.Times
Article Last Updated: 03/04/2008 11:03:03 PM PST
The county Board of Supervisors Tuesday called for tougher local restrictions on where the state can place released sex offenders.
The supervisors directed the County Counsel's Office to review Jessica's Law, or Proposition 83, to determine options local government have to restrict the housing of sex offenders in neighborhoods.
"Right now, the state has the authority to place them basically anywhere and, as a result of a great outcry in the Altadena community ... we were able to mobilize the community, and the state has now removed the sexual predators from that neighborhood," Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich said.
"But we want to ensure there is no neighborhood in this county or state where sexual predators are allowed to roam and create a danger and threat to young people."
The vote follows a community effort late last month that led state officials to remove six sex offenders placed in an Altadena neighborhood.
Earlier in the month, a judge denied a request by a twice-convicted child molester from Santa Barbara to move to the county, possibly the Antelope Valley.
Those actions followed revelations late last year that about 660 convicted sex offenders were wandering free in California, not wearing the monitoring devices that Jessica's Law requires.
State corrections officials say they removed the satellite tracking devices from the sex offenders who had completed their parole, regardless of the lifetime monitoring requirement.
They argued that the law was too vague and wasn't clear on which authorities - state or local - would be responsible for monitoring them.
"The issue of finding sex offenders housing is one that is complex," California Department of Corrections spokesman Seth Unger said. "And at the state level, the Sex Offender Management Board is actively looking at this issue and making recommendations."
Jessica's Law, co-authored by Lancaster Republican husband-and-wife state legislators Sen. George Runner and Assemblywoman Sharon Runner and passed by voters in 2006, cracks down on sex offenders and sets distances they must live away from schools and parks.
The law includes a provision that authorizes local governments to include additional restricted sites they deem appropriate.
Last month, the city of Long Beach directed its city attorney to draft an ordinance restricting residency requirements of sex offenders in relation to licensed child-care facilities.
The city is also researching the possibility of limiting the number of sex offenders living in the same apartment complex.
The County Counsel's Office is expected to draft a legal analysis for the supervisors, exploring specific restrictions on where sex offenders can live, how they are monitored and an overview of group homes and licensing requirements.
The office will then make recommendations that may include a proposed ordinance similar to the one in Long Beach, along with other steps the county can take.
By Troy Anderson, Staff Writer
L.A.Times
Article Last Updated: 03/04/2008 11:03:03 PM PST
The county Board of Supervisors Tuesday called for tougher local restrictions on where the state can place released sex offenders.
The supervisors directed the County Counsel's Office to review Jessica's Law, or Proposition 83, to determine options local government have to restrict the housing of sex offenders in neighborhoods.
"Right now, the state has the authority to place them basically anywhere and, as a result of a great outcry in the Altadena community ... we were able to mobilize the community, and the state has now removed the sexual predators from that neighborhood," Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich said.
"But we want to ensure there is no neighborhood in this county or state where sexual predators are allowed to roam and create a danger and threat to young people."
The vote follows a community effort late last month that led state officials to remove six sex offenders placed in an Altadena neighborhood.
Earlier in the month, a judge denied a request by a twice-convicted child molester from Santa Barbara to move to the county, possibly the Antelope Valley.
Those actions followed revelations late last year that about 660 convicted sex offenders were wandering free in California, not wearing the monitoring devices that Jessica's Law requires.
State corrections officials say they removed the satellite tracking devices from the sex offenders who had completed their parole, regardless of the lifetime monitoring requirement.
They argued that the law was too vague and wasn't clear on which authorities - state or local - would be responsible for monitoring them.
"The issue of finding sex offenders housing is one that is complex," California Department of Corrections spokesman Seth Unger said. "And at the state level, the Sex Offender Management Board is actively looking at this issue and making recommendations."
Jessica's Law, co-authored by Lancaster Republican husband-and-wife state legislators Sen. George Runner and Assemblywoman Sharon Runner and passed by voters in 2006, cracks down on sex offenders and sets distances they must live away from schools and parks.
The law includes a provision that authorizes local governments to include additional restricted sites they deem appropriate.
Last month, the city of Long Beach directed its city attorney to draft an ordinance restricting residency requirements of sex offenders in relation to licensed child-care facilities.
The city is also researching the possibility of limiting the number of sex offenders living in the same apartment complex.
The County Counsel's Office is expected to draft a legal analysis for the supervisors, exploring specific restrictions on where sex offenders can live, how they are monitored and an overview of group homes and licensing requirements.
The office will then make recommendations that may include a proposed ordinance similar to the one in Long Beach, along with other steps the county can take.
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Brush Clearing to Begin
I know, we've said it before, but this time it's actually going to happen!
The Meadows FireSafe Council received a significant portion of the grant funds from the California FireSafe Council. We will contract vendors to begin brush clearance in mid-April in two of the sections at the top of Risinghill Road. We've asked for the remaining funds which we are assured will be delivered. With those funds, we'll continue the brush clearance behind homes on Risinghill and above homes at the top of Canyon Crest and will start the removal of trees on individual properties.
Even though the delay in receiving the funds has been frustrating, the timing may be to our benefit as the recent rains will cause more grasses to appear this month and next. Performing the brush clearance in April will take care of those new growths.
The Meadows FireSafe Council received a significant portion of the grant funds from the California FireSafe Council. We will contract vendors to begin brush clearance in mid-April in two of the sections at the top of Risinghill Road. We've asked for the remaining funds which we are assured will be delivered. With those funds, we'll continue the brush clearance behind homes on Risinghill and above homes at the top of Canyon Crest and will start the removal of trees on individual properties.
Even though the delay in receiving the funds has been frustrating, the timing may be to our benefit as the recent rains will cause more grasses to appear this month and next. Performing the brush clearance in April will take care of those new growths.
News Article About Meadows Victory
Six Sex Offenders to be Moved out of Altadena Group Home
"I was shocked and appalled to learn of their placement," assemblymember Anthony Portantino said
By STEVEN CISCHKE, Staff Writer
Thursday, February 28, 2008 3:57 pm
The California Department of Parole intends to relocate six, paroled sex offenders living in a group home in Altadena in the next few days, Assemblymember Anthony Portantino said Thursday in a release.
"I am pleased to report that after hearing the concerns of the community, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation will be relocating the six convicted sex offenders immediately," Portantino said.
"As were many others, I was shocked and appalled to learn of their placement and I question whether state law was intended to house six convicted sex offenders under one roof," he added. "I want to thank the vigilance of those in the community in bringing this issue out into the open."
According to the Department of Parole, the six individuals will be relocated out of the residence by Monday, March 3, the release said.
After residents of the "Meadows," a small, secluded Altadena community, learned the six registered sex offenders were living together in the neighborhood, they held a community meeting Tuesday.
They sought answers from local officials as to how it happened, whether it was legal, and what they could do about it.
Julianne Hines, Portantino's district director, told the crowd of about 150 people she was told by the Department of Corrections that the residence was selected because, as far as the department knew, it was in compliance with state laws that determine where registered sex offenders can be placed.
The residence was advertised to the parole unit as a "New Beginnings" program that meets the requirements for a program that serves six or fewer people, she said.
"I was shocked and appalled to learn of their placement," assemblymember Anthony Portantino said
By STEVEN CISCHKE, Staff Writer
Thursday, February 28, 2008 3:57 pm
The California Department of Parole intends to relocate six, paroled sex offenders living in a group home in Altadena in the next few days, Assemblymember Anthony Portantino said Thursday in a release.
"I am pleased to report that after hearing the concerns of the community, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation will be relocating the six convicted sex offenders immediately," Portantino said.
"As were many others, I was shocked and appalled to learn of their placement and I question whether state law was intended to house six convicted sex offenders under one roof," he added. "I want to thank the vigilance of those in the community in bringing this issue out into the open."
According to the Department of Parole, the six individuals will be relocated out of the residence by Monday, March 3, the release said.
After residents of the "Meadows," a small, secluded Altadena community, learned the six registered sex offenders were living together in the neighborhood, they held a community meeting Tuesday.
They sought answers from local officials as to how it happened, whether it was legal, and what they could do about it.
Julianne Hines, Portantino's district director, told the crowd of about 150 people she was told by the Department of Corrections that the residence was selected because, as far as the department knew, it was in compliance with state laws that determine where registered sex offenders can be placed.
The residence was advertised to the parole unit as a "New Beginnings" program that meets the requirements for a program that serves six or fewer people, she said.
Star News Article About Meadows Victory
Officials deem sex offenders' home unfit for neighborhood
By Elise Kleeman, Staff Writer
Article Launched: 02/28/2008 10:53:41 PM PST
Read more from the Crime Scene blog
ALTADENA - Following an outpouring of community outrage, six high-risk sex offenders installed this month at a home in an isolated Altadena neighborhood will be relocated by the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, officials announced Thursday.
By Monday, all of the men will be moved from the single-family home on Risinghill Road, said representatives for Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich and state Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, D-Pasadena, who worked together to bring about the change.
"Placing one next door to a family with young children would be irresponsible," Antonovich said. "You don't give an arsonist matches and then place them on parole."
Residents of the quiet corner of northwest Altadena known as The Meadows decried the parolees' placement in their community, citing the neighborhood's large number of young children, lack of street lighting or bus service and proximity to parks, hiking trails and a school.
"The community is relieved beyond belief, or we certainly will be by Monday," said Dennis Bridwell, who lives four houses away from the residence.
Four of the men were convicted of lewd or lascivious acts with a child younger than 14, including one man who used force and another who sodomized his victim. The others were found guilty of rape by force or fear, with one also convicted of sexual battery. The men ranged in age from 28 to 56.
A representative for the operator of the group home, New Beginnings Sober Living, did not return several requests for comment Thursday.
Roy Cheney, spokesman for the Department of Corrections, did not know Thursday afternoon where the men would be relocated.
Finding housing for sex offenders, he said, "is like trying to push a 18-wheeler up a hill with a rope."
"Some things perhaps weren't taken into consideration when the laws were made," he said.
California's Proposition 83, the state's version of Jessica's Law, bars high-risk sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of a park or half a mile of a school.
Despite some neighbors' contention that the group home violated the law because of its proximity to Hahamongna Watershed Park and the Angeles National Forest, "the house was very compliant," Cheney said.
The men were moved, he said, because their present location "wasn't in the best interest of everyone." He was unable to specify which aspects of the location made it unsuitable.
"We're grateful, we're thrilled," said Meadows resident Jane Scabo. "I feel personally just a tad guilty that they're going to be in someone else's neighborhood. It doesn't resolve the bigger problem of where do these people go."
Portantino said he was "pleased that the parole department rectified the situation and moved these folks out."
"In that way, this worked. But that doesn't mean we can't look at these situations to improve them," he added.
Thursday, Antonovich advocated moving high-risk sex offenders outside any neighborhood with children.
He said he would direct county lawyers at Tuesday's Board of Supervisors' meeting to determine if Jessica's Law will authorize local governments to further restrict the housing of sex offenders in neighborhoods.
"They committed a crime, they were convicted for molestation, and the neighborhood does not have have the responsibility to provide housing for them for the rest of their life," said Antonovich.
elise.kleeman@sgvn.com
(626) 578-6300, Ext. 4451
By Elise Kleeman, Staff Writer
Article Launched: 02/28/2008 10:53:41 PM PST
Read more from the Crime Scene blog
ALTADENA - Following an outpouring of community outrage, six high-risk sex offenders installed this month at a home in an isolated Altadena neighborhood will be relocated by the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, officials announced Thursday.
By Monday, all of the men will be moved from the single-family home on Risinghill Road, said representatives for Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich and state Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, D-Pasadena, who worked together to bring about the change.
"Placing one next door to a family with young children would be irresponsible," Antonovich said. "You don't give an arsonist matches and then place them on parole."
Residents of the quiet corner of northwest Altadena known as The Meadows decried the parolees' placement in their community, citing the neighborhood's large number of young children, lack of street lighting or bus service and proximity to parks, hiking trails and a school.
"The community is relieved beyond belief, or we certainly will be by Monday," said Dennis Bridwell, who lives four houses away from the residence.
Four of the men were convicted of lewd or lascivious acts with a child younger than 14, including one man who used force and another who sodomized his victim. The others were found guilty of rape by force or fear, with one also convicted of sexual battery. The men ranged in age from 28 to 56.
A representative for the operator of the group home, New Beginnings Sober Living, did not return several requests for comment Thursday.
Roy Cheney, spokesman for the Department of Corrections, did not know Thursday afternoon where the men would be relocated.
Finding housing for sex offenders, he said, "is like trying to push a 18-wheeler up a hill with a rope."
"Some things perhaps weren't taken into consideration when the laws were made," he said.
California's Proposition 83, the state's version of Jessica's Law, bars high-risk sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of a park or half a mile of a school.
Despite some neighbors' contention that the group home violated the law because of its proximity to Hahamongna Watershed Park and the Angeles National Forest, "the house was very compliant," Cheney said.
The men were moved, he said, because their present location "wasn't in the best interest of everyone." He was unable to specify which aspects of the location made it unsuitable.
"We're grateful, we're thrilled," said Meadows resident Jane Scabo. "I feel personally just a tad guilty that they're going to be in someone else's neighborhood. It doesn't resolve the bigger problem of where do these people go."
Portantino said he was "pleased that the parole department rectified the situation and moved these folks out."
"In that way, this worked. But that doesn't mean we can't look at these situations to improve them," he added.
Thursday, Antonovich advocated moving high-risk sex offenders outside any neighborhood with children.
He said he would direct county lawyers at Tuesday's Board of Supervisors' meeting to determine if Jessica's Law will authorize local governments to further restrict the housing of sex offenders in neighborhoods.
"They committed a crime, they were convicted for molestation, and the neighborhood does not have have the responsibility to provide housing for them for the rest of their life," said Antonovich.
elise.kleeman@sgvn.com
(626) 578-6300, Ext. 4451
February Rain Stats
Here are the stats for rainfall during February here at the 1650' level in The Meadows. This is provided by our neighbor, Ray, who is quickly becoming our local meteorologist!
RAINFALL FOR FEBRUARY YTD
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2007-2008 2.00 23.30
2006-2007 3.30 5.70
2005-2006 3.85 9.45
2004-2005 16.30 58.00
RAINFALL FOR FEBRUARY YTD
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2007-2008 2.00 23.30
2006-2007 3.30 5.70
2005-2006 3.85 9.45
2004-2005 16.30 58.00
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Great News for The Meadows
To all - First, thanks for attending our Town Hall meeting on Tuesday to discuss the existence of an offender home in The Meadows of Altadena.
Here's the Great News: It has just been confirmed by Supervisor Antonovich's office, and a press release has just been issued from Assemblyman Anthony Portantino: the six registered sex offenders will be vacated from the house by Monday, March 3. The Parole Department has determined this has been an inappropriate placement for these individuals. We ask that all continue to be careful until the individuals are removed.
The Supervisor's office is working on legislation that will help prevent similar inappropriate placement of these types of homes from happening in the future.
We wish to thank everyone for their support and outstanding showing at the meeting. We're going to stay committed to following up on the progress of the removal of these individuals and determine what next steps need to happen. We will be reaching out to all of you for your continued support and action.
On behalf of The Meadows, we are truly grateful,
The Concerned Neighbors of The Meadows
Here's the Great News: It has just been confirmed by Supervisor Antonovich's office, and a press release has just been issued from Assemblyman Anthony Portantino: the six registered sex offenders will be vacated from the house by Monday, March 3. The Parole Department has determined this has been an inappropriate placement for these individuals. We ask that all continue to be careful until the individuals are removed.
The Supervisor's office is working on legislation that will help prevent similar inappropriate placement of these types of homes from happening in the future.
We wish to thank everyone for their support and outstanding showing at the meeting. We're going to stay committed to following up on the progress of the removal of these individuals and determine what next steps need to happen. We will be reaching out to all of you for your continued support and action.
On behalf of The Meadows, we are truly grateful,
The Concerned Neighbors of The Meadows
Monday, February 25, 2008
Important Meeting Tuesday Night
For anyone who has not seen the email or received the flier:
A meeting will be held tomorrow night, Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m. at Loma Alta Park (the community building on Lincoln) to address the recent issue regarding the group home of sexual predators that has taken residence at 4455 Risinghill Road.
Please know that many of us are meeting and forming plans to reject this type of housing in The Meadows. This is a serious issue. Six men convicted of being sexual predators with convictions against minors are being housed at this location, with no notice to the community.
This is unacceptable given we are an isolated community filled with children and located adjacent to the forest. Bottom line, we will not tolerate this type of group home.
Please join us at the meeting at the park to express your opinion.
A meeting will be held tomorrow night, Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m. at Loma Alta Park (the community building on Lincoln) to address the recent issue regarding the group home of sexual predators that has taken residence at 4455 Risinghill Road.
Please know that many of us are meeting and forming plans to reject this type of housing in The Meadows. This is a serious issue. Six men convicted of being sexual predators with convictions against minors are being housed at this location, with no notice to the community.
This is unacceptable given we are an isolated community filled with children and located adjacent to the forest. Bottom line, we will not tolerate this type of group home.
Please join us at the meeting at the park to express your opinion.
Car Vandalized on El Prieto
A car was broken into mid-day last Thursday at the top of El Prieto Road. This may explain the reports from several neighbors about Sheriff activity that day.
Three young men were seen running to their car. A neighbor was able to get the license plate. The victim's personal belongings, including a briefcase, were found at the bottom of Canyon Crest.
Another neighbor on El Prieto shared that her son's car had been broken into about a month prior, but the Sheriff's were not contacted.
Bottom line, lock your car.
Three young men were seen running to their car. A neighbor was able to get the license plate. The victim's personal belongings, including a briefcase, were found at the bottom of Canyon Crest.
Another neighbor on El Prieto shared that her son's car had been broken into about a month prior, but the Sheriff's were not contacted.
Bottom line, lock your car.
FireSafe Council Update
The first check has arrived! We're contacting the vendor to begin brush clearance in the northeast portion of The Meadows starting mid- April. We're still working on securing the funds to complete the brush clearance behind homes on Risinghill and Canyon Crest and the removal of trees and bushes identified during the individual property assessments.
Hang in there - this really is going to happen.
In other news, we've submitted a grant request for 2009-2010 that will maintain the brush clearance and begin the process of replacement of trees with better fire-resilient types.
As always, we're always looking for additional neighbors to join this very effective team.
Hang in there - this really is going to happen.
In other news, we've submitted a grant request for 2009-2010 that will maintain the brush clearance and begin the process of replacement of trees with better fire-resilient types.
As always, we're always looking for additional neighbors to join this very effective team.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Newsletter and Monthly Meetings
As you've probably noticed, we haven't published a monthly Meadows Newsletter or had a monthly meeting.
The consideration has been to take both of these to a quarterly basis. In truth, I manage both of these efforts and have been extremely busy given the change in the real estate market.
The intent is to have a meeting in March along with a new Quarterly Meadows Newsletter.
Any assistance you can lend, whether hosting the meeting or publishing the newsletter, would be greatly appreciated.
The consideration has been to take both of these to a quarterly basis. In truth, I manage both of these efforts and have been extremely busy given the change in the real estate market.
The intent is to have a meeting in March along with a new Quarterly Meadows Newsletter.
Any assistance you can lend, whether hosting the meeting or publishing the newsletter, would be greatly appreciated.
FireSafe Council Update
A belated update: We're still waiting for the funds to start the brush clearance and removal of fire-prone trees and bushes.
We had expected the funds in November, but some unkown snafus got in the way. We've been told that the funds are on their way which will allow us to start the brush clearance and tree removal on individual properties.
Please be patient.
In additional news, we've submitted another grant request for 2009-2010 to continue the efforts. This will include continued brush clearance, removal and replacement of trees and bushes within the neighborhood, and the implementation of a notification system which would include emails, text, and phone messages in the event of an emergency.
We had expected the funds in November, but some unkown snafus got in the way. We've been told that the funds are on their way which will allow us to start the brush clearance and tree removal on individual properties.
Please be patient.
In additional news, we've submitted another grant request for 2009-2010 to continue the efforts. This will include continued brush clearance, removal and replacement of trees and bushes within the neighborhood, and the implementation of a notification system which would include emails, text, and phone messages in the event of an emergency.
Let it Snow! in The Meadows
At around 9:00 a.m. this morning, it was SNOWING!!!!!! in The Meadows. It wasn't that cold, but low clouds were hanging over the neighborhood and, sure enough, we had a light snow flurry for about 15 minutes.
I called a few neighbors and they confirmed my sanity.
The last snow up here was about 5-6 years ago with the start of hail turning into snow.
I called a few neighbors and they confirmed my sanity.
The last snow up here was about 5-6 years ago with the start of hail turning into snow.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Sherrif Action in the Past Week
I received reports over the past week of two different incidents in which the Sheriffs were pursuing someone into The Meadows.
On Thursday, February 7 at around 5:30 p.m., Sheriffs were pursuing a car on Canyon Crest heading up to The Meadows. A helicoptor was hovering above it with the search light on.
Yesterday, Tuesday at around 11:00 a.m., Sheriffs were again heading up into the neighborhood at accelerated speeds.
I sent an email out regarding the Thursday incident, but no one has any additional information. A neighbor also called the Sheriff Department which did not provide any detail.
If anyone has information that needs to be communicated, please email me or reply to this post with a comment.
On Thursday, February 7 at around 5:30 p.m., Sheriffs were pursuing a car on Canyon Crest heading up to The Meadows. A helicoptor was hovering above it with the search light on.
Yesterday, Tuesday at around 11:00 a.m., Sheriffs were again heading up into the neighborhood at accelerated speeds.
I sent an email out regarding the Thursday incident, but no one has any additional information. A neighbor also called the Sheriff Department which did not provide any detail.
If anyone has information that needs to be communicated, please email me or reply to this post with a comment.
Monday, February 04, 2008
Great Pics of Wildlife
I'm a bit late in posting these wonderful pictures from one of our neighbors in The Meadows.
1. Bottom pic: Mountain lion near jpl/arroyo seco
2. Top pics: bobcat in the nieghbor's backyard a few weekends ago (early January).
Sunday, February 03, 2008
Rain Statistics for the The Meadows
Interesting information from our neighbor on El Prieto:
Rainfall for Jan. YTD.
2007-2008 14.85 21.3
2006-2007 1.2 2.4
2005-2006 2.45 3.85
2004-2005 18.75 41.7
Rainfall for Jan. YTD.
2007-2008 14.85 21.3
2006-2007 1.2 2.4
2005-2006 2.45 3.85
2004-2005 18.75 41.7
Incident at the top of Risinghill
This was submitted by our neighbor at the top of Risinghill Road:
"I thought you and the community should be alerted to the following: My tenant, Marina, told me today of an incident outside her bedroom window a month or two ago. It was in the evening. She heard a rustling outside her window. Not to alert the “peepers” that she suspected they were there, she talked to her dog and said “let’s go in the kitchen and get something to eat”, left the bedroom to pretend to go to the kitchen but instead turned on the bright outside lights and ran outside to see 4 twenty something white guys run off and jump into a white car parked on the pull out at the top of the Risinghill Rd. and drive away. Marina got a great view of the car, called the sheriff who came up within 2 minutes with 4 patrol cars, took Marina’s report, went down into the Meadows and found the car and arrested the 4 young men. Three cheers for gutsy Marina! That is the same pull out where 3 skinheads tried to rob a fellow from the Meadows of his camera, at knife point, last summer but were “trumped” with a more impressive weapon than the skinheads had and they too were sent packing. I’m impressed with the character of our neighbors."
"I thought you and the community should be alerted to the following: My tenant, Marina, told me today of an incident outside her bedroom window a month or two ago. It was in the evening. She heard a rustling outside her window. Not to alert the “peepers” that she suspected they were there, she talked to her dog and said “let’s go in the kitchen and get something to eat”, left the bedroom to pretend to go to the kitchen but instead turned on the bright outside lights and ran outside to see 4 twenty something white guys run off and jump into a white car parked on the pull out at the top of the Risinghill Rd. and drive away. Marina got a great view of the car, called the sheriff who came up within 2 minutes with 4 patrol cars, took Marina’s report, went down into the Meadows and found the car and arrested the 4 young men. Three cheers for gutsy Marina! That is the same pull out where 3 skinheads tried to rob a fellow from the Meadows of his camera, at knife point, last summer but were “trumped” with a more impressive weapon than the skinheads had and they too were sent packing. I’m impressed with the character of our neighbors."
Friday, February 01, 2008
International Style in The Meadows
Please join me at an open house on Sunday, February 3 from 1-4 at 4017 Canyon Dell Drive.
I know, it's Superbowl Sunday, but I'll have the house open before kick-off.
This home is an amazing International Modern style. I don't think there are others in The Meadows similar to it.
This fantastic home follows in the architectural footsteps of the “international modern” style developed in Los Angeles by Neutra, Schindler and others. The open floor plan is all about straight lines and an abundance of windows with views out to the Arroyo Seco and El Prieto Canyon.
This updated home features Chinese slate tile floors and Maple hardwood floors, adding to the clean lines and light-filled rooms.
Surrounding gardens are filled with a fantastic variety of indigenous, low-maintenance, water-saving plants that highlight the architecture of the home and introduce one to the beauty of the canyon, mountain and city views.
This updated home features Chinese slate tile floors and Maple hardwood floors, adding to the clean lines and light-filled rooms.
Surrounding gardens are filled with a fantastic variety of indigenous, low-maintenance, water-saving plants that highlight the architecture of the home and introduce one to the beauty of the canyon, mountain and city views.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Estate Sale Saturday
An estate sale will take place at 4017 Canyon Dell this Saturday starting at 9:00 a.m.
Please know that the owner of the home is alive and well. She has moved and I will have the house on the market for sale. This home is a wonderful example of International-style architecture with straight lines, plenty of windows and an open floor plan. Well maintained with plenty of upgrades, this three-bedroom, two-bath home has incredible views overlooking the Arroyo, out to the city and far beyond.
You're welcome to come see the house and attend the sale.
For any questions, please email or call me.
Thanks,
Greg
Please know that the owner of the home is alive and well. She has moved and I will have the house on the market for sale. This home is a wonderful example of International-style architecture with straight lines, plenty of windows and an open floor plan. Well maintained with plenty of upgrades, this three-bedroom, two-bath home has incredible views overlooking the Arroyo, out to the city and far beyond.
You're welcome to come see the house and attend the sale.
For any questions, please email or call me.
Thanks,
Greg
Thursday, January 17, 2008
3rd Annual MLK Day Event at Owen Brown Grave Site
As we have done for the last two years, Save the Altadena Trails (STAT) will host an event at Little Round Top, the burial site of Owen Brown, on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 21, 2008, from 9:00 a.m.-12 noon.
This year's event will be a little different because the main focus will be creating a new, safer trail to the top of Little Round Top. You can come to work on the trail, stop by and chat, or just go to the top of Little Round Top, commune with the spirits and admire the view. Paul Ayers, who designed the new trail, will lead the work party.
Those interested in working should wear appropriate clothing, bring gloves, hat, water, and any favorite lopper or cutter.
You cannot drive to Little Round Top and the grave site. Though it is a relatively short hike to the site, the terrain is steep and uneven in places. Suitable walking shoes are suggested.
This year's event will be a little different because the main focus will be creating a new, safer trail to the top of Little Round Top. You can come to work on the trail, stop by and chat, or just go to the top of Little Round Top, commune with the spirits and admire the view. Paul Ayers, who designed the new trail, will lead the work party.
Those interested in working should wear appropriate clothing, bring gloves, hat, water, and any favorite lopper or cutter.
You cannot drive to Little Round Top and the grave site. Though it is a relatively short hike to the site, the terrain is steep and uneven in places. Suitable walking shoes are suggested.
Monday, January 07, 2008
Power Outage Tuesday Jan 8
I received a notice on my doorstep last week that there is a planned SCE power outage tomorrow, Tuesday, from 8-3. Not sure if it's all or part of The Meadows. Did anyone else get the notice?
Monday, December 31, 2007
Animal Noise Complaints
I've heard from several neighbors about the increase of barking dogs. A neighbor offers this link:
Animal noise complaints (etc.) for our area can be made online at
http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/Animal_Complaint_Form.asp
Animal noise complaints (etc.) for our area can be made online at
http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/Animal_Complaint_Form.asp
Monday, December 10, 2007
Sorry for the Delay
Sorry for the delay in posting. I took a quick trip to see family at Thanksgiving. If you've got info for the blog, let me know.
MFSC Update
The Meadows FireSafe Council continues to move forward. We're in the proverbial "waiting for the check in the mail" phase.
After the presentation last month at the townhall meeting, residents whose properties were assessed received, or were sent in the mail, the findings of the assessments. We've received many responses within the deadline of the mailing and will concentrate on those responses.
After the vendor was secured for clearance of brush around the neighborhood, there was only so much money left to handle work within the neighborhood. The MFSC proposed that we use the remainder of the funds to remove trees within The Meadows that hinder access for emergency vehicles or are dead or diseased. As for trimming of trees and vegetation, there was not enough funds left over to handle that work too. So, it was recommended that the homeowner talk to the vendors to secure anticipated discounts.
We have until the end of February to use the grant funds. We're proceeding through some delays at the State level in obtaining the funds but have been assured that we'll receive them before the expiration of the grant.
Planning for next year is already underway. We can apply for another grant for 2008-2009. The plan would be to continue the brush clearance work along with expanding the work within The Meadows to include trimming and replacement of trees. If you're interested in participating, please let me know.
After the presentation last month at the townhall meeting, residents whose properties were assessed received, or were sent in the mail, the findings of the assessments. We've received many responses within the deadline of the mailing and will concentrate on those responses.
After the vendor was secured for clearance of brush around the neighborhood, there was only so much money left to handle work within the neighborhood. The MFSC proposed that we use the remainder of the funds to remove trees within The Meadows that hinder access for emergency vehicles or are dead or diseased. As for trimming of trees and vegetation, there was not enough funds left over to handle that work too. So, it was recommended that the homeowner talk to the vendors to secure anticipated discounts.
We have until the end of February to use the grant funds. We're proceeding through some delays at the State level in obtaining the funds but have been assured that we'll receive them before the expiration of the grant.
Planning for next year is already underway. We can apply for another grant for 2008-2009. The plan would be to continue the brush clearance work along with expanding the work within The Meadows to include trimming and replacement of trees. If you're interested in participating, please let me know.
December Newsletter
As you've noticed by now, a December Meadows Newsletter was not published. Time is the contributing factor.
I've suggested to others that we change the newsletter to a quarterly publication. Thankfully, many people read this blog for updates which is much more efficient (and easier to manage). We still want to reach out to those who don't have Internet access and a quarterly publication would accomplish that.
Those involved are in agreement. If you have any thoughts about the subject, please let me know.
We've also talked about taking the neighborhood meeting to a quarterly schedule also. I'm also looking for anyone interested in hosting as several folks can not make it up the stairs at my house.
I've suggested to others that we change the newsletter to a quarterly publication. Thankfully, many people read this blog for updates which is much more efficient (and easier to manage). We still want to reach out to those who don't have Internet access and a quarterly publication would accomplish that.
Those involved are in agreement. If you have any thoughts about the subject, please let me know.
We've also talked about taking the neighborhood meeting to a quarterly schedule also. I'm also looking for anyone interested in hosting as several folks can not make it up the stairs at my house.
The Truck is Gone!
On Friday, the truck on the vacant property of lower Canyon Crest was removed. I've heard that the owner of the land may have had it removed even though it may not have been his truck. Residents have reported that the truck actually belonged to an acquaintance of someone in The Meadows. That person reportedly was driving the truck out of the neighborhood when it broke down.
Whatever the story, thanks to all the residents who pursued its removal.
Whatever the story, thanks to all the residents who pursued its removal.
Vermont or The Meadows?
This pic was taken over the weekend by one of our residents who wondered, "Are we living in Vermont?"
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Truck on Lower Canyon Crest
I heard from a neighbor that the "abandoned" truck on lower Canyon Crest is actually owned by an acquaintance of a Meadow's neighbor. Seems the truck broker down and was pushed to the vacant land. According to the resident it's not owned by the vacant landowner.
I've heard that several residents have called both the Sheriff and L.A. County. Any updates?
I've heard that several residents have called both the Sheriff and L.A. County. Any updates?
Speaking of Green
This is not Meadows related (well maybe, if you think about all of our efforts related to trees) but, I heard about this website on which you can stop the delivery of catalogs that you don't wish to receive. It's estimated that the number of catalogs produced every year equals the carbon emissions of 200 million cars per year. That's HUGE!
With the holidays approaching, this is a great time to "trim the tree" and reduce the number of catalogs coming to your home. Here's the totally free website:
http://www.catalogchoice.org/
One more great, green idea: When printing documents on Word, Excel or any other software, change the default margins from 1" to at least .5". It will reduce the number of pages needed and contribute to a reduction in paper use.
With the holidays approaching, this is a great time to "trim the tree" and reduce the number of catalogs coming to your home. Here's the totally free website:
http://www.catalogchoice.org/
One more great, green idea: When printing documents on Word, Excel or any other software, change the default margins from 1" to at least .5". It will reduce the number of pages needed and contribute to a reduction in paper use.
MFSC Update, Update and Update
Three updates for everyone from The Meadows FireSafe Council:
- Our townhall meeting on November 13 was well attended. Residents were updated on the progress of the FireSafe grant and neighbors were able to review and sign-off on their individual assessments.
- For those not in attendance, letters were mailed to you yesterday, Friday. The letter has two sections; the first being any work recommended that will be paid for by the grant. The second section will have recommendations that would be handled by and paid for by the homeowner. Vendors have been contacted and will be offering discounts to homeowners. Final selection of the vendors is underway.
- Finally, we expected brush clearance to start on November 1, but were held up in waiting for funds to be released by the larger CA FireSafe Council. We're hoping to get those funds this or next month.
- Our townhall meeting on November 13 was well attended. Residents were updated on the progress of the FireSafe grant and neighbors were able to review and sign-off on their individual assessments.
- For those not in attendance, letters were mailed to you yesterday, Friday. The letter has two sections; the first being any work recommended that will be paid for by the grant. The second section will have recommendations that would be handled by and paid for by the homeowner. Vendors have been contacted and will be offering discounts to homeowners. Final selection of the vendors is underway.
- Finally, we expected brush clearance to start on November 1, but were held up in waiting for funds to be released by the larger CA FireSafe Council. We're hoping to get those funds this or next month.
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Nov 13 Town Hall Meeting
Please join us at The Meadows Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, November 13 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The Meadows FireSafe Council will be presenting updates on the progress of our grant brush clearance project along with presenting specific tree removal and trimming suggestions to homeowners. A letter will be available for signature by the homeowner to proceed with the Council's suggestions.
Also speaking at the Town Hall will be our favorite park administrator, Penny Daniels, who will give us an update on the wonderful improvements to Loma Alta Park. She'll also discuss the many programs offered at the park.
Also speaking at the Town Hall will be our favorite park administrator, Penny Daniels, who will give us an update on the wonderful improvements to Loma Alta Park. She'll also discuss the many programs offered at the park.
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Nov 13 FireSafe Update
Please plan on attending the November 13 meeting of The Meadows FireSafe Council at Loma Alta Park from 7-9 p.m.
We'll be presenting an update on the progress of the FireSafe Council along with specific findings from the many assessments that we're performed in The Meadows.
Each affected resident will receive a proposal for tree removal and/or trimming which is expected to be performed by the end of the year. This is all voluntarily but a great progressive effort in keeping us safe from fire events.
We'll be presenting an update on the progress of the FireSafe Council along with specific findings from the many assessments that we're performed in The Meadows.
Each affected resident will receive a proposal for tree removal and/or trimming which is expected to be performed by the end of the year. This is all voluntarily but a great progressive effort in keeping us safe from fire events.
Here We Go Again...
The owner of the property on lower Canyon Crest has again parked a vacant vehicle on his land. This time it's a rundown pick-up truck with a bed of junk in the back.
I talked to the Sheriffs and they said that it is the landowner who owns the vehicle. I'll give him a call, but I suggest that residents start calling the County to start the process of getting this vehicle removed.
I talked to the Sheriffs and they said that it is the landowner who owns the vehicle. I'll give him a call, but I suggest that residents start calling the County to start the process of getting this vehicle removed.
Brush Clearance Update
We expected to start the brush clearance effort around The Meadows this coming Monday, November 5. We had to delay that while waiting for the funds from CA FireSafe Council to be transferred to The Meadows FireSafe Council. That's expected by the end of the month.
So, not to worry, we're on our way. We should be on our way towards the end of the month.
So, not to worry, we're on our way. We should be on our way towards the end of the month.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Lights On! Anybody Home?
I got in late last night and no sooner had I turned the lights on we had a power failure. I noted that it started at 10:00 p.m. and came back on at 3:45 a.m.
I noticed my clocks blinking when I got home. Had we had another outage earlier in the day?
I want to track these outages to report to our SCE liaison.
I noticed my clocks blinking when I got home. Had we had another outage earlier in the day?
I want to track these outages to report to our SCE liaison.
Brush Clearance Starts November 1
The Meadows FireSafe Council is happy to say that brush clearance will begin on November 1 in the northeast corner above The Meadows. We've passed our biological and archaeological requirements and have been given the go-ahead to start the work.
We're also coordinating with several vendors to perform tree removal and trimming within the neighborhood.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 13 for our town-hall presentation. It will be held at Loma Alta Park gym from 7-9 p.m. We'll present the overall effort along with proposing the work to be done on specific properties within The Meadows.
We're also coordinating with several vendors to perform tree removal and trimming within the neighborhood.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 13 for our town-hall presentation. It will be held at Loma Alta Park gym from 7-9 p.m. We'll present the overall effort along with proposing the work to be done on specific properties within The Meadows.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Mountain Lion Sighting
This posting from Ray:
"I saw what I'm sure was a mountain lion today, though it was a youngster. Definitely not a bobcat. At first I thought it was a coyote, until I saw its face. (I've never seen a mountain lion "in person", but this thing was too big to be a house cat!)
The cat was on the mesa at Theo Clarke's, in the brush that abuts the parking area."
"I saw what I'm sure was a mountain lion today, though it was a youngster. Definitely not a bobcat. At first I thought it was a coyote, until I saw its face. (I've never seen a mountain lion "in person", but this thing was too big to be a house cat!)
The cat was on the mesa at Theo Clarke's, in the brush that abuts the parking area."
Sustainable and FireSafe Landscaping Event
This event is happening on Saturday, October 20 at Loma Alta Park:
SAFE Landscapes, a program of the University of California Cooperative Extension, wants to show you how to make your landscape Sustainable and Fire Safe.
Much of Los Angeles County is a wildland-urban interface, where habitat and housing inter-mix. If you live in this area, it’s not a question of IF the wildland will burn, but WHEN, and the next few years are expected to be some of the worst on record.
Come find out how to make your landscape beautiful and fire-safe while being a good neighbor to wildlands. Get tips and techniques on planting, maintenance, and building materials to help you and your home survive the next fire.
Learn about defensible space, vegetation management, and invasive plants from Cooperative Extension experts, local fire authorities, and wildland managers, and get your own copy of the beautiful SAFE Landscapes 2008 Calendar and Guidebook!
This series of workshops will be held in October and November 2007 in locations around the county. Our first, for residents of the San Gabriel Mountains area, will be Saturday, October 20th, 10:00 am-1:00 pm at Loma Alta Park in Altadena. The workshop is free, but registration is required.
If you have questions or would like to register by phone, please contact Valerie Borel at 323-260-3851 or by email at vtborel@ucdavis.edu.
SAFE Landscapes, a program of the University of California Cooperative Extension, wants to show you how to make your landscape Sustainable and Fire Safe.
Much of Los Angeles County is a wildland-urban interface, where habitat and housing inter-mix. If you live in this area, it’s not a question of IF the wildland will burn, but WHEN, and the next few years are expected to be some of the worst on record.
Come find out how to make your landscape beautiful and fire-safe while being a good neighbor to wildlands. Get tips and techniques on planting, maintenance, and building materials to help you and your home survive the next fire.
Learn about defensible space, vegetation management, and invasive plants from Cooperative Extension experts, local fire authorities, and wildland managers, and get your own copy of the beautiful SAFE Landscapes 2008 Calendar and Guidebook!
This series of workshops will be held in October and November 2007 in locations around the county. Our first, for residents of the San Gabriel Mountains area, will be Saturday, October 20th, 10:00 am-1:00 pm at Loma Alta Park in Altadena. The workshop is free, but registration is required.
If you have questions or would like to register by phone, please contact Valerie Borel at 323-260-3851 or by email at vtborel@ucdavis.edu.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Car Break-ins on Canyon Crest
A neighbor who lives in the 4100 block of Canyon Crest reported the following:
"At about 8:30 Wednesday night, someone broke the back windows of two of our cars. Our cars were parked in the street one in front of the other. We did not notice until the next morning. The motion detector light was activated and may have frightened the person(s) away. We filed a police report Thursday morning and the officer located a rock in each of the cars. The officer had not received any other calls of the same nature."
"At about 8:30 Wednesday night, someone broke the back windows of two of our cars. Our cars were parked in the street one in front of the other. We did not notice until the next morning. The motion detector light was activated and may have frightened the person(s) away. We filed a police report Thursday morning and the officer located a rock in each of the cars. The officer had not received any other calls of the same nature."
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Big Bear on Tuesday Morning
I received a flyer in my mailbox yesterday morning that read:
"There was a VERY LARGE bear spotted walking up El Prieto Road early (around 3 a.m.), Tuesday morning, October 9, 2007. He enjoyed snacking on trash waiting to be picked-up and woke up the dogs at the top of the street. Seriously though, he was BIG. Not one to mess with. When we hear the dogs barking this week he may be around again so please be careful when investigating what's out and about at night or when you are hiking on the local trails."
So, this morning at about 1:30 a.m., the dog across the street from me started howling and barking. I looked out the window and saw her staring up the street. Then I see a very tall, slender man (I think) running down El Prieto Road looking behind him. Running behind him are two dogs (I think two - it was dark). Nothing else was chasing them that I could tell.
I wondered if he was hiking the loop around The Meadows. If you know who is, please be sure to tell him that a bear has been spotted.
"There was a VERY LARGE bear spotted walking up El Prieto Road early (around 3 a.m.), Tuesday morning, October 9, 2007. He enjoyed snacking on trash waiting to be picked-up and woke up the dogs at the top of the street. Seriously though, he was BIG. Not one to mess with. When we hear the dogs barking this week he may be around again so please be careful when investigating what's out and about at night or when you are hiking on the local trails."
So, this morning at about 1:30 a.m., the dog across the street from me started howling and barking. I looked out the window and saw her staring up the street. Then I see a very tall, slender man (I think) running down El Prieto Road looking behind him. Running behind him are two dogs (I think two - it was dark). Nothing else was chasing them that I could tell.
I wondered if he was hiking the loop around The Meadows. If you know who is, please be sure to tell him that a bear has been spotted.
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Order Out?
A question from a new neighbor: Anyone know what restaurants will deliver to The Meadows - besides Pizza?
Free Lab Puppies
A client of mine has Lab puppies for free to a good home. Anyone interested? Call me at 626-791-1011.
thanks,
Greg
Suspicious Car on Aralia
A neighbor reported the following. Anyone have any information?
The neighbor saw a suspicious red van today going slowly and stopping every so often on Aralia today at 6:20p.m. License plate 3Z66951.
The neighbor saw a suspicious red van today going slowly and stopping every so often on Aralia today at 6:20p.m. License plate 3Z66951.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Meadows Must See Meeting
We had a great Meadows meeting tonight. The following posts highlight the information shared. Here's a miscellaneous recap:
Sussy Nemer, our go-to-person for L.A. County was in attendance. She's an amazing resource and effective Senior Deputy that has done well by The Meadows.
- She listened to concerns about the Canyon Crest and Lincoln intersection and will pursue with her contacts regarding speed reduction at the intersection.
- We asked her to pursue the removal of the 30-year+ camper parked at the top of El Prieto. She stated that campers, boats, trailers, etc. that are inoperative can not be left on driveways.
- We also asked her to address driveways that are being used as storage units.
The group agreed to resurrect the calling trees in light of the recent North Lake brush fire. We'll be asking neighbors for the following:
- Cell, home and/or business phone numbers to contact in case of emergencies
- Identifying anyone needed medical or evacuation assistance
- location of gas shut-off valves
The following folks will take up the cause:
- Aralia: Amish
- Canyon Dell: Percy
- El Prieto: Angie and Ike
- Hollygrove: Mark
- Canyon Crest: Jeannie
- Still need persons for Gravelia, Sunmore and Risinghill
Please let me know if you can help coordinate.
Edison Update
From tonight's neighborhood meeting, Dave Ford, Region Manager of Local Public Affairs, and Mike Perez, District Operations Manager, provided an update on SCE efforts that effect The Meadows. It was a very good, spirited exchange of information. In the end, we agreed to work together to address the issues faced by The Meadows. This was a wonderful next step in establishing team effort between The Meadows residents and SCE. Here's some highlights:
- Some poles and transformers servicing our area date back to 1933
- Critters climbing poles and lines, particularly squirrels that gnaw on conductors, have been a source of outages in the San Gabriel Mountain areas.
- When in a power outage, SCE crews work 32 hours straight with 8 hour breaks.
- There are plans for 2008 to address overloading of lines and circuits. This involves reducing the load of 4kv circuits (which we have) to circuits that carry higher loads. When the cut-over happens, there are planned outages. The result is a balancing of the load that then provides more reliability to the circuit.
- The group discussed perceived plans for upgrading the Fair Oaks Substation. More information to follow.
- The group agreed that it is a team effort to resolve power supply issues in The Meadows and will continue to build the relationship.
- Underground placement of lines is addressed as the budget allows.
- Contact information was shared between The Meadows and David Ford.
- As a bonus, residents received new energy saving compact fluorescent bulbs along with informational materials. I have extra if you want them
SCE Lamp Exchange
Southern California Edison is sponsoring a "lamp exchange".
Bring in a halogen torchiere, incandescent floor lamp, incandescent table lamp or incandescent desk lamp for exchange with a new energy efficient fluorescent plug-in lamp fixture of the same type FREE!
The lamp exchange will take place at Wal*Mart, 17150 Gale Avenue, City of Industry, CA 91745 on October 27 & 28 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hunter Rules Clarification
Thanks to a neighbor who provided this clarity regarding where hunters can and can not hunt:
The rules are all about the proximity to houses, roads and trails when the weapon is being discharged. The hunters were banned from hunting in the canyon because the proximity to roads and homes did not allow any room for hunting down there. Up the hill and into the National Forest is legal - but they should not be discharging the weapons on or across the trails.
When they are seen near the homes on Risinghill - are they just hiking in to get into the woods - or hunting on the hillside behind the homes? That would likely not be legal. (Editor's note: In the latest case, the hunters were only seen carrying their bows and entering into the brush behind homes on Risinghill.)
The biggest issue is that these guys are pretty inconsiderate about the concerns of the community, have a sense of entitlement and are carrying weapons. The sheriff doesn't want to get involved. If the homeowners don't want them crossing their property lines to access the forest - they should make that clear to the hunters. It amazes me that they keep coming back here when the must feel so unwelcome.
The rules are all about the proximity to houses, roads and trails when the weapon is being discharged. The hunters were banned from hunting in the canyon because the proximity to roads and homes did not allow any room for hunting down there. Up the hill and into the National Forest is legal - but they should not be discharging the weapons on or across the trails.
When they are seen near the homes on Risinghill - are they just hiking in to get into the woods - or hunting on the hillside behind the homes? That would likely not be legal. (Editor's note: In the latest case, the hunters were only seen carrying their bows and entering into the brush behind homes on Risinghill.)
The biggest issue is that these guys are pretty inconsiderate about the concerns of the community, have a sense of entitlement and are carrying weapons. The sheriff doesn't want to get involved. If the homeowners don't want them crossing their property lines to access the forest - they should make that clear to the hunters. It amazes me that they keep coming back here when the must feel so unwelcome.
FireSafe Council Update - Clearing Nears
The required archeological study for our project has been completed and all Forest Service requirements are met. The biological report was submitted but lacked a project description. When that is submitted, approval is expected soon, possibly by the time this newsletter goes to press. These studies are required by law before a project can be started. Also, further grant monies will not be released until these studies are done and approved.
The date for our town meeting has been tentatively set for November 13 at 7 PM. The agenda for the meeting will include updates on the Meadows’ Fire Safe project, discussion of steps that should be taken within the Meadows community itself, and will offer an opportunity to meet with vendors who can be contracted to do the necessary trimming and removal of fire hazards.
Funds left over after having removed brush from the fire-prone areas surrounding the Meadows will be applied to removal and/or trimming of trees within the community. Priority will be given to mitigating hazards that might impede access and egress in the event of a fire, and removing trees that are in danger of falling. Such projects, however, will not be undertaken without the respective landowner’s permission.
The town meeting will also provide an opportunity for residents to meet with contractors that will be working in the area and thus provide an opportunity to get desired work on vegetation done at reduced cost.
The date for our town meeting has been tentatively set for November 13 at 7 PM. The agenda for the meeting will include updates on the Meadows’ Fire Safe project, discussion of steps that should be taken within the Meadows community itself, and will offer an opportunity to meet with vendors who can be contracted to do the necessary trimming and removal of fire hazards.
Funds left over after having removed brush from the fire-prone areas surrounding the Meadows will be applied to removal and/or trimming of trees within the community. Priority will be given to mitigating hazards that might impede access and egress in the event of a fire, and removing trees that are in danger of falling. Such projects, however, will not be undertaken without the respective landowner’s permission.
The town meeting will also provide an opportunity for residents to meet with contractors that will be working in the area and thus provide an opportunity to get desired work on vegetation done at reduced cost.
Monday, October 01, 2007
Two Reports of Hunters on Risinghill
I've had two reports from neighbors about hunters on Risinghill.
The first was Friday when a neighbor encountered them at the very top near Ted's place. They were blocking the road. When told they weren't allowed to hunt, they stated that they were allowed. The were civil to the neighbor. The neighbor called the Sheriff's station and were told that the hunters were allowed and they would not be sending anyone up to the site.
Today, I received another call. This time the hunters were at the end of Risinghill (before the climb to Ted's) and headed in behind the houses. The neighbor yelled to scare two deer away. He also confronted the hunters and called the Sheriffs. Again he was told that they were allowed.
Does anyone have information from last year when the Fish and Game and Sheriffs posted the No Hunting signs on lower Canyon Crest?
The first was Friday when a neighbor encountered them at the very top near Ted's place. They were blocking the road. When told they weren't allowed to hunt, they stated that they were allowed. The were civil to the neighbor. The neighbor called the Sheriff's station and were told that the hunters were allowed and they would not be sending anyone up to the site.
Today, I received another call. This time the hunters were at the end of Risinghill (before the climb to Ted's) and headed in behind the houses. The neighbor yelled to scare two deer away. He also confronted the hunters and called the Sheriffs. Again he was told that they were allowed.
Does anyone have information from last year when the Fish and Game and Sheriffs posted the No Hunting signs on lower Canyon Crest?
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Canyon Crest Car Gone!
A neighbor reported that as of the evening of September 28, the "abandoned" car on lower Canyon Crest is gone!
SCE at Neighborhood Meeting
Representatives from Southern California Edison will be at the next neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, October 2. This update came after the Meadows Newsletter was published, so please let your neighbors know about it.
The meeting is at 7:00 p.m., October 2
4416 El Prieto Rd.
The meeting is at 7:00 p.m., October 2
4416 El Prieto Rd.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Play It Safe - Emergency Expo
A notice from our friends at the L.A. County Fire Department:
Play It Safe - EMERGENCY EXPO
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive
Free Admission
10:00 am — 3:00 pm
Jaws of Life Demonstration by L.A. County Firefighters
See Fire Engines
Talk to Paramedics
Learn about Haz Mat Equipment
Watch Search and Rescue Dogs in Action
Learn to Use a Heart Defibrillator
Fire Extinguisher Training for Kids and Adults
Shop for Emergency Supplies for the Home or Business
Meet your Local Sheriff's Deputies
See Bomb Squad Equipment
Prizes
Bounce House
Face Painting
Ride Quaky-Shaky
Visit with "Smokey Bear"
Meet Sparky
Play It Safe - EMERGENCY EXPO
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive
Free Admission
10:00 am — 3:00 pm
Jaws of Life Demonstration by L.A. County Firefighters
See Fire Engines
Talk to Paramedics
Learn about Haz Mat Equipment
Watch Search and Rescue Dogs in Action
Learn to Use a Heart Defibrillator
Fire Extinguisher Training for Kids and Adults
Shop for Emergency Supplies for the Home or Business
Meet your Local Sheriff's Deputies
See Bomb Squad Equipment
Prizes
Bounce House
Face Painting
Ride Quaky-Shaky
Visit with "Smokey Bear"
Meet Sparky
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Next Neighborhood Meeting
The next neighborhood meeting will be Tuesday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m. We're trying to get a representative from Southern California to join us. The meeting is at 4416 El Prieto Rd.
Bear in Millard Canyon
Around 6:00 p.m. Friday night, a young bear broke into a cabin in Millard Canyon. It was munching on cat food in the house. The owner’s son discovered a break-in at the window and saw the bear in the back yard.
I’ve not been told where the cabin is in Millard Canyon.
I’ve not been told where the cabin is in Millard Canyon.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Car on Canyon Crest Update
A field representative from the County of L.A. office told us that the owner of the lot and car on Canyon Crest will have it moved by 9-23-07.
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Markings on Street
I talked to the workers who have been marking up the streets in The Meadows. They're installing AT&T optical cable. They stated that they would not be tearing up the roads. They also mentioned that they would be installing terminals every few houses with the optical cable then being delivered to the house. Not sure how they're going to do this. If anyone hears more information, please let me know via email or comment to the blog.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Clean the Canyon
Thanks to a few residents who regularly take the initiative to clean up trash in the canyon. At tonight's Meadows meeting, others were encouraged to help out as we can't always rely (or expect) others to keep our neighborhood looking great.
So, all are encouraged to chip in.
So, all are encouraged to chip in.
Starter Home in The Meadows
Welcome to 4318 Canyon Crest RoadIf you know of anyone looking to move to The Meadows, this is a perfect starter home.
Two bedrooms and one bath with hardwood floors in the living room and bedrooms. Step-down glass-enclosed sunroom looking out to a private, fenced yard. Recessed lighting and crown moulding in the living room. Galley kitchen has ceramic tile flooring, double oven, gas cooktop and newly installed dishwasher. Kitchen dining nook with view to sunroom. Granite vanity top in the bathroom. Two hall closets including linen closet. Two side yards for entertaining and barbeque. Beautifully landscaped property with automatic sprinklers. Newer central air and heat, newer copper plumbing, updated electrical, newer roof. Security system available. Large two-car garage with laundry hookups and utility sink.
1041 sq. ft. (taped)
6490 sq. ft. lot per assessor.
Offered for $585,000
Meadows FireSafe Council Update
Much progress has been made over the summer on the Meadows FireSafe Council brush clearance plan.
The biological study, dealing with plants and animals in the area covered by the Fire Safe project, is ongoing and must be completed and shown to the Forest Service before any additional grant money will be released.
The request for an extension of time on the grant has been approved.
A vendor has been selected to begin clearing upwards of 30 acres in and around The Meadows starting in September.
The crews will begin working on three areas that pose the most risk to us should a fire start. All of the work will begin at the 200 foot mark beyond property owner’s houses. The area within 200 feet is the property owner’s responsibility. (Please note that works performed by the Fire Safe Council do not relieve property owners of the obligation to perform hazard abatement procedures on their properties as may be required by inspectors of the Forest Service or, in the case of Canyon Dell residents, of Los Angeles County.)
The first is 16 acres in the northeast area above The Meadows. The potential for Santa Ana winds fanning a fire makes this a severe fire-prone area.
The second section is 4.5 acres that reaches into The Meadows behind the homes on the west side of Risinghill and above the Canyon Crest cul-de-sac. This increasingly steep area makes for tough brush clearance.
The third area is 6.5 acres on the east side of Risinghill above Millard Canyon.
In all areas, crews will come in to reduce the brush using chainsaws and creating a mulch-like consistency that will help prevent erosion. They’ll also prune up any larger trees and bushes.
Once this work is completed and with the funds that remain, the FireSafe Council will identify the top priorities for reducing fire risk within the neighborhood. Thanks to all who participated in the assessments, we have quite a list of items to consider. As an example, it could be removing or trimming trees that impede access for fire and rescue vehicles into the neighborhood. We may also identify the highest fire-prone trees or vegetation that needs to be reduced or removed.
On another note, the FireSafe Council will receive an additional $2,500 grant from Farmer’s Insurance to assist senior or disabled residents with brush clearance. If you know of someone in need of this assistance, please contact Greg at (626) 791-1011.
The FireSafe Council continues to make excellent progress in making our community fire-safe.
The biological study, dealing with plants and animals in the area covered by the Fire Safe project, is ongoing and must be completed and shown to the Forest Service before any additional grant money will be released.
The request for an extension of time on the grant has been approved.
A vendor has been selected to begin clearing upwards of 30 acres in and around The Meadows starting in September.
The crews will begin working on three areas that pose the most risk to us should a fire start. All of the work will begin at the 200 foot mark beyond property owner’s houses. The area within 200 feet is the property owner’s responsibility. (Please note that works performed by the Fire Safe Council do not relieve property owners of the obligation to perform hazard abatement procedures on their properties as may be required by inspectors of the Forest Service or, in the case of Canyon Dell residents, of Los Angeles County.)
The first is 16 acres in the northeast area above The Meadows. The potential for Santa Ana winds fanning a fire makes this a severe fire-prone area.
The second section is 4.5 acres that reaches into The Meadows behind the homes on the west side of Risinghill and above the Canyon Crest cul-de-sac. This increasingly steep area makes for tough brush clearance.
The third area is 6.5 acres on the east side of Risinghill above Millard Canyon.
In all areas, crews will come in to reduce the brush using chainsaws and creating a mulch-like consistency that will help prevent erosion. They’ll also prune up any larger trees and bushes.
Once this work is completed and with the funds that remain, the FireSafe Council will identify the top priorities for reducing fire risk within the neighborhood. Thanks to all who participated in the assessments, we have quite a list of items to consider. As an example, it could be removing or trimming trees that impede access for fire and rescue vehicles into the neighborhood. We may also identify the highest fire-prone trees or vegetation that needs to be reduced or removed.
On another note, the FireSafe Council will receive an additional $2,500 grant from Farmer’s Insurance to assist senior or disabled residents with brush clearance. If you know of someone in need of this assistance, please contact Greg at (626) 791-1011.
The FireSafe Council continues to make excellent progress in making our community fire-safe.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Mountain Lion Attack
From neighbors on Canyon Crest:
"My husband and I live on Canyon Crest Road and our neighbor across the street lost his dog to a mountain lion attack last Sunday morning. Our next door neighbor noticed turkey buzzards circling something near the hairpin and after walking his dog down there, saw the deer carcass. He thought the deer looked like it had been attacked, not hit by a car. Anyway, watch for the lion up in your area, since it escaped from Fish and Game."
"My husband and I live on Canyon Crest Road and our neighbor across the street lost his dog to a mountain lion attack last Sunday morning. Our next door neighbor noticed turkey buzzards circling something near the hairpin and after walking his dog down there, saw the deer carcass. He thought the deer looked like it had been attacked, not hit by a car. Anyway, watch for the lion up in your area, since it escaped from Fish and Game."
FireSafe Council Gets Another Grant
We are pleased to announce the The Meadows FireSafe Council will receive another grant for fire prevention from the Farmers Insurance Group.
In recognizing "Wildfire Awareness Week", September 10-16, Farmers Insurance Group will present a check to the Meadows FireSafe Council for brush clearance of homes of elderly and disabled persons in the neighborhood.
Joining Farmers Insurance as partners in announcing: The Los Angeles County Fire Department; the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal-Fire); the California State FireSafe Council, Inc; and the Meadows FireSafe Council of Altadena.
The $2,500 (maybe $5,000) check will be presented at 10:30 A.M., SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 at Loma Alta Park.
Invitees include Congressman Adam Schiff, State Senator Jack Scott, State Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, The Honorable Mike Antonovich, Los Angeles City Council.
Please join if you'd like.
In recognizing "Wildfire Awareness Week", September 10-16, Farmers Insurance Group will present a check to the Meadows FireSafe Council for brush clearance of homes of elderly and disabled persons in the neighborhood.
Joining Farmers Insurance as partners in announcing: The Los Angeles County Fire Department; the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal-Fire); the California State FireSafe Council, Inc; and the Meadows FireSafe Council of Altadena.
The $2,500 (maybe $5,000) check will be presented at 10:30 A.M., SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 at Loma Alta Park.
Invitees include Congressman Adam Schiff, State Senator Jack Scott, State Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, The Honorable Mike Antonovich, Los Angeles City Council.
Please join if you'd like.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Pics from Brush Fire Today
Here's pics from the brush fire at the top of Lake Ave. today. Keep reading for more updates and info.
Reminders for Coping with a Brush Fire
1) Notify and stay in touch with your neighbors
2) Close all the windows in the house, garage doors, etc
3) Remove any furniture, tents, and umbrellas from patios and front yard. Flying embers may land on them
4) If possible, close your roof vents
5) Have the car ready to go facing the street and with car windows closed
2) Close all the windows in the house, garage doors, etc
3) Remove any furniture, tents, and umbrellas from patios and front yard. Flying embers may land on them
4) If possible, close your roof vents
5) Have the car ready to go facing the street and with car windows closed
So, How Did We Do Today?
Here's a recap of the actions taken today by the Meadows FireSafe Council regarding the brush fire and some observations.
At around 1:00 p.m., we contacted the L.A. County Fire Department for updates on the fire and agreed to one-hour updates. We were told that the fire was above Lake Avenue with winds coming from the south moving the fire up and to the east of us.
We began calling neighbors to make them aware of the brush fire. There was no action to take at the time, but wanted everyone to be aware of the status. My estimate is that approximately 30 neighbors were contacted at the most.
By 4:30, the fire was 50% contained, had scorched 10-12 acres and was not a threat to The Meadows.
Here's some observations:
1. We do not have a functioning calling tree in which to expedite calling neighbors. We only had those phone numbers that each of us had in our contact lists. Neighbors were asked to call whatever phone numbers they had for other neighbors.
2. Many phone numbers were home phones and not cell numbers. Messages were left, but immediate contact could not be made.
3. We no longer have an updated list of neighbors who may need assistance. Should an evacuation be needed, we need to be aware of who needs additional assistance.
In summary, this was a valuable exercise for us in The Meadows. But much more preparation needs to be organized should we ever be threatened by a fire.
At around 1:00 p.m., we contacted the L.A. County Fire Department for updates on the fire and agreed to one-hour updates. We were told that the fire was above Lake Avenue with winds coming from the south moving the fire up and to the east of us.
We began calling neighbors to make them aware of the brush fire. There was no action to take at the time, but wanted everyone to be aware of the status. My estimate is that approximately 30 neighbors were contacted at the most.
By 4:30, the fire was 50% contained, had scorched 10-12 acres and was not a threat to The Meadows.
Here's some observations:
1. We do not have a functioning calling tree in which to expedite calling neighbors. We only had those phone numbers that each of us had in our contact lists. Neighbors were asked to call whatever phone numbers they had for other neighbors.
2. Many phone numbers were home phones and not cell numbers. Messages were left, but immediate contact could not be made.
3. We no longer have an updated list of neighbors who may need assistance. Should an evacuation be needed, we need to be aware of who needs additional assistance.
In summary, this was a valuable exercise for us in The Meadows. But much more preparation needs to be organized should we ever be threatened by a fire.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
RJ's Liquor County Hearing
See the article below from today's Star-News on RJ's Liquor. If you have concerns about liquor store problems in Altadena, you can make a difference by attending the hearing on Wenesday, Aug. 22, to express your views or by contacting our county supervisor:
Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich
Fifth District, Los Angeles County
fifthdistrict@bos.co.la.ca.us
500 West Temple Street, Room 869
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 974-5555
Pasadena Star News
Store Owner Speaking Out
Namkung says business unfairly targeted for crimes
By Mary Frances Gurton Staff Writer
Article Launched: 08/15/2007 11:15:14 PM PDT
ALTADENA - An Altadena liquor store owner under fire from neighbors and sheriff's officials for allegedly allowing unsavory people to loiter around his business said Wednesday he is being unfairly targeted.
Benjamin Yoons Namkung, 50, who owns RJ's liquor store in the 100 block of East Woodbury Road, said he has met numerous times with city and sheriff's officials in an attempt to allay their concerns and comply with their requests for changes at his store.
"I feel that I have been unfairly treated," Namkung said. "Sometimes sheriff's deputies pull someone over for something down there," he said, pointing to a long fence east of the store. "There is no street number on the fence, so they put in my store's address."
About 113 residents living near the store have signed a petition citing various complaints and forwarded it to the Los Angeles County Business License Commission. In addition, Capt. Roosevelt Blow of the sheriff's Altadena Station wrote to the commission about alleged problems involving RJ's Liquor, including several arrests made in front of the store, Blow said Wednesday.
As a result, the commission has scheduled a public hearing on Namkung's business license. The hearing is set for 9 a.m. Wednesday in Room 374A of the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. Sheriff's officials from Altadena, residents and Namkung will have a chance to present their sides to the panel.
Namkung's business license is up for renewal at the end of this month. Blow said since he transferred to the Altadena Station in April he has received multiple complaints from residents regarding gang activity and loitering outside the store. From June of last year to June of this year, deputies have responded to 137 incidents at the store, Blow said. Deputies also have made several arrests in front of the store, he said. On June 22, deputies arrested a man sought on a felony warrant in front of RJ's, the captain said. In April, deputies dispersed a group of juveniles loitering outside the store, Blow said.
But Namkung said he has complied with officials' previous requests for changes, including removing shelves that had blocked deputies from having a clear view into his store. He also does not sell gang attire like colored bandannas. Namkung also installed a large "No Loitering" sign in his store's front window, which warns that loiterers will be prosecuted. The owner said he installed a new gate about a year ago to keep people from hanging out at the rear of the building, as well as a 10-camera security system that monitors the store 24 hours a day.
"Every time people try to hang around I call the police," said Namkung. "You got to understand this neighborhood. People know each other, and if they run into each other, they might stand around and chat. Then they leave." Nicole Comas, 38, who said she lives in the area, said residents should take into consideration Namkung's efforts to change the environment around his store. "He's being ridiculed for the entire neighborhood," said Comas. "I don't know why they think that closing the liquor store is going to rid the neighborhood of crime. The neighborhood was like this long before Mr. Namkung came here."
Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich
Fifth District, Los Angeles County
fifthdistrict@bos.co.la.ca.us
500 West Temple Street, Room 869
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 974-5555
Pasadena Star News
Store Owner Speaking Out
Namkung says business unfairly targeted for crimes
By Mary Frances Gurton Staff Writer
Article Launched: 08/15/2007 11:15:14 PM PDT
ALTADENA - An Altadena liquor store owner under fire from neighbors and sheriff's officials for allegedly allowing unsavory people to loiter around his business said Wednesday he is being unfairly targeted.
Benjamin Yoons Namkung, 50, who owns RJ's liquor store in the 100 block of East Woodbury Road, said he has met numerous times with city and sheriff's officials in an attempt to allay their concerns and comply with their requests for changes at his store.
"I feel that I have been unfairly treated," Namkung said. "Sometimes sheriff's deputies pull someone over for something down there," he said, pointing to a long fence east of the store. "There is no street number on the fence, so they put in my store's address."
About 113 residents living near the store have signed a petition citing various complaints and forwarded it to the Los Angeles County Business License Commission. In addition, Capt. Roosevelt Blow of the sheriff's Altadena Station wrote to the commission about alleged problems involving RJ's Liquor, including several arrests made in front of the store, Blow said Wednesday.
As a result, the commission has scheduled a public hearing on Namkung's business license. The hearing is set for 9 a.m. Wednesday in Room 374A of the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. Sheriff's officials from Altadena, residents and Namkung will have a chance to present their sides to the panel.
Namkung's business license is up for renewal at the end of this month. Blow said since he transferred to the Altadena Station in April he has received multiple complaints from residents regarding gang activity and loitering outside the store. From June of last year to June of this year, deputies have responded to 137 incidents at the store, Blow said. Deputies also have made several arrests in front of the store, he said. On June 22, deputies arrested a man sought on a felony warrant in front of RJ's, the captain said. In April, deputies dispersed a group of juveniles loitering outside the store, Blow said.
But Namkung said he has complied with officials' previous requests for changes, including removing shelves that had blocked deputies from having a clear view into his store. He also does not sell gang attire like colored bandannas. Namkung also installed a large "No Loitering" sign in his store's front window, which warns that loiterers will be prosecuted. The owner said he installed a new gate about a year ago to keep people from hanging out at the rear of the building, as well as a 10-camera security system that monitors the store 24 hours a day.
"Every time people try to hang around I call the police," said Namkung. "You got to understand this neighborhood. People know each other, and if they run into each other, they might stand around and chat. Then they leave." Nicole Comas, 38, who said she lives in the area, said residents should take into consideration Namkung's efforts to change the environment around his store. "He's being ridiculed for the entire neighborhood," said Comas. "I don't know why they think that closing the liquor store is going to rid the neighborhood of crime. The neighborhood was like this long before Mr. Namkung came here."
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
September Meadows Meeting
It's back! After a summer break, the monthly Meadows Neighborhood meeting will resume. The Newsletter should be out in the next two weeks.
Tuesday, September 4
7:00 p.m.
4416 El Prieto Road
Tuesday, September 4
7:00 p.m.
4416 El Prieto Road
Gas Station Update
I had a chance to talk to one of the owners of George's Liquors. She said they had contacted Arco but they were uninterested. She is looking to get a major brand at the corner and is not going to pursue an independent brand stating that she knows that it would not generate enough business.
She asked that if anyone has a contact with one of the gas companies, she'd appreciate the lead. You can either give it to her directly or pass it to me and I'll provide it to her.
She asked that if anyone has a contact with one of the gas companies, she'd appreciate the lead. You can either give it to her directly or pass it to me and I'll provide it to her.
Update #2 on Canyon Crest Car
The owner of the "abandoned" car on lower Canyon Crest has been working on the car. Not sure that much progress will be made considering its condition.
It doesn't appear that the County is moving very quickly on this code violation, so everyone is encouraged to report this issue.
Here's what to do:
Here’s the actual code:22.20.025 Keeping or parking of vehicles--Prohibited when
A) A person shall not keep, store, park, maintain or otherwise permit any vehicle or any component thereof in the front yard, corner side yard or any additional area of a lot or parcel of land situated between the road and any building or structure located thereon, except that the parking of passenger vehicles including pickup trucks, other than a motor home or travel trailer, is permitted on a driveway.
B) A person shall not keep, store, park, maintain or otherwise permit an inoperative vehicle as defined in Section 22.08.220 in any residential zone. Inoperative vehicles shall be removed within 30 days from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section.
It doesn't appear that the County is moving very quickly on this code violation, so everyone is encouraged to report this issue.
Here's what to do:
- Call "211" to report the County code violation
- Provide them with the Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) of 5830-003-014
- Provide the code number if needed: 22.20.025 (full verbiage is below)
- Ask that they take some action to remove the car
Here’s the actual code:22.20.025 Keeping or parking of vehicles--Prohibited when
A) A person shall not keep, store, park, maintain or otherwise permit any vehicle or any component thereof in the front yard, corner side yard or any additional area of a lot or parcel of land situated between the road and any building or structure located thereon, except that the parking of passenger vehicles including pickup trucks, other than a motor home or travel trailer, is permitted on a driveway.
B) A person shall not keep, store, park, maintain or otherwise permit an inoperative vehicle as defined in Section 22.08.220 in any residential zone. Inoperative vehicles shall be removed within 30 days from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section.
Join Me at New Open House
I have a home for sale here in The Meadows. It's at 4318 Canyon Crest, on the northeast corner of Canyon Crest and Risinghill.
Please join me either tomorrow, Thursday, August 16th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or on Sunday, August 19th from 2-5 p.m.
This is a wonderful two-bedroom home with hardwood floors, sunroom, fenced yard, central air, newer roof, newer copper plumbing and newer electrical.
It is being offered for $585,000.
Need Volunteer to Deliver Newsletter
One of our volunteers that has delivered The Meadows Newsletter for quite some time needs to take a break. I need someone to deliver to Aralia and Gravelia. Please consider helping out. The next newsletter will be ready before Sept. 1
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Plans for Gas Station
The son of the owners of George's Liquor said that they are in the planning stages of turning the northwest corner of Lincoln and Altadena back into a gas station. Haven't heard when or which brand but will ask the owners when I see them.
Biologist in Meadows Friday
Jason Berkley, a Wildlife Biologist, will be walking around The Meadows on Friday conducting a study of some of our trees. He's identifying any impacts our brush clearance will have on wildlife in the neighborhood. Just wanted everyone to know so that no one thought he was staking out The Meadows.
Friday, August 03, 2007
Artbender Weekend
Here's an art event this weekend in Altadena.
Artbender Weekend is from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the Gallery at the End of the World, 2475 N. Lake Ave, Altadena.
Artbender Weekend is from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the Gallery at the End of the World, 2475 N. Lake Ave, Altadena.
This Sunday at Loma Alta Park
On Sunday, Altadena hosts two fun ways to help raise funds for five great causes.
The Naked Crow Mountain Bike Challenge is an off-road challenge on a rigorous course in the San Gabriel Mountains that, despite its name and an expectation for fun, does not actually encourage participants to ride naked.
Register for the ride at 8 a.m. at Loma Alta Park, 3330 Lincoln Ave., which is also playing host to a kids safety course.
Also in the park, the Altadena Rotary Pancake Breakfast runs concurrent with the festivities from 7 to 11 a.m., offering a chance to carb-load to one's heart's content. At $5 per person or $10 for families for all you can scarf down, no one should go away hungry or broke.
If planning to fill your gullet, don't show up too late or there will hardly be any time to let your food settle before a raucous concert from legendary Pasadena rock ‘n' roll bad boys Snotty Scotty and the Hankies, who are expected to fire up their amps sometime shortly after 11 a.m.
All funds raised benefit the Altadena Rotary Charities, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, the Altadena Senior Center, Altadena Meals on Wheels and Pasadena's Ronald McDonald House.
The Naked Crow Mountain Bike Challenge is an off-road challenge on a rigorous course in the San Gabriel Mountains that, despite its name and an expectation for fun, does not actually encourage participants to ride naked.
Register for the ride at 8 a.m. at Loma Alta Park, 3330 Lincoln Ave., which is also playing host to a kids safety course.
Also in the park, the Altadena Rotary Pancake Breakfast runs concurrent with the festivities from 7 to 11 a.m., offering a chance to carb-load to one's heart's content. At $5 per person or $10 for families for all you can scarf down, no one should go away hungry or broke.
If planning to fill your gullet, don't show up too late or there will hardly be any time to let your food settle before a raucous concert from legendary Pasadena rock ‘n' roll bad boys Snotty Scotty and the Hankies, who are expected to fire up their amps sometime shortly after 11 a.m.
All funds raised benefit the Altadena Rotary Charities, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, the Altadena Senior Center, Altadena Meals on Wheels and Pasadena's Ronald McDonald House.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Meadows FireSafe Council Update
The biological study, dealing with plants and animals in the area covered by the FireSafe Council project, is ongoing and must be completed and shown to the Forest Service before any additional grant money will be released.
Bids for fuel reduction have been received, and are currently being considered and clarified. Since danger of erosion is compounded by our extremely dry summer, treatment of the steeper canyon walls is not envisioned at this time.
Any grant money remaining after paying the contractor(s) for fuel reduction will be used in reducing fire hazards within the Meadows proper. The property assessments performed earlier will play a significant role in determining which hazards are the worst and should therefore be prioritized for hazard abatement.
Street captains have made final attempts to contact residents who had not responded to our invitation for property assessments. This outreach is now finished, unless some homeowners need to be contacted regarding special hazards in strategic areas.
It should be noted that works performed by the Fire Safe Council do not relieve property owners of the obligation to perform hazard abatement procedures on their properties as may be required by inspectors of the Forest Service or, in the case of Canyon Dell residents, of Los Angeles County.
Our request for an extension of time to qualify for grant moneys has been approved.
Bids for fuel reduction have been received, and are currently being considered and clarified. Since danger of erosion is compounded by our extremely dry summer, treatment of the steeper canyon walls is not envisioned at this time.
Any grant money remaining after paying the contractor(s) for fuel reduction will be used in reducing fire hazards within the Meadows proper. The property assessments performed earlier will play a significant role in determining which hazards are the worst and should therefore be prioritized for hazard abatement.
Street captains have made final attempts to contact residents who had not responded to our invitation for property assessments. This outreach is now finished, unless some homeowners need to be contacted regarding special hazards in strategic areas.
It should be noted that works performed by the Fire Safe Council do not relieve property owners of the obligation to perform hazard abatement procedures on their properties as may be required by inspectors of the Forest Service or, in the case of Canyon Dell residents, of Los Angeles County.
Our request for an extension of time to qualify for grant moneys has been approved.
August Newsletter
Again, not much information to share so the August Meadows Newsletter will not be published. We're planning on a September Newsletter as monthly neighborhood meetings will begin again in October. I guess no news is good news!
Update on Canyon Crest Car
Thanks to many residents for actions taken regarding the vehicle on the vacant Canyon Crest land. It is a violation of County code. Here’s a recap of what’s happening.
A neighbor has called “211” to report the County code violation. We were able to provide the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) so that they can file a violation.
I’ve talked directly to the owner of the land who stated that his plan was to restore the car at the site.
Another neighbor, who is very familiar with County code, stated that vehicles must be on a driveway and be operable. It's illegal to leave it on the "grass".
Here’s the actual code:
22.20.025 Keeping or parking of vehicles--Prohibited when.
A. A person shall not keep, store, park, maintain or otherwise permit any vehicle or any component thereof in the front yard, corner side yard or any additional area of a lot or parcel of land situated between the road and any building or structure located thereon, except that the parking of passenger vehicles including pickup trucks, other than a motor home or travel trailer, is permitted on a driveway.
B. A person shall not keep, store, park, maintain or otherwise permit an inoperative vehicle as defined in Section 22.08.220 in any residential zone. Inoperative vehicles shall be removed within 30 days from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section.
Since County has been informed, I’d like to suggest that we all monitor the situation. If the car is not removed, additional calls to “211” sighting the above code may be useful. The APN is 5830-003-014.
A neighbor has called “211” to report the County code violation. We were able to provide the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) so that they can file a violation.
I’ve talked directly to the owner of the land who stated that his plan was to restore the car at the site.
Another neighbor, who is very familiar with County code, stated that vehicles must be on a driveway and be operable. It's illegal to leave it on the "grass".
Here’s the actual code:
22.20.025 Keeping or parking of vehicles--Prohibited when.
A. A person shall not keep, store, park, maintain or otherwise permit any vehicle or any component thereof in the front yard, corner side yard or any additional area of a lot or parcel of land situated between the road and any building or structure located thereon, except that the parking of passenger vehicles including pickup trucks, other than a motor home or travel trailer, is permitted on a driveway.
B. A person shall not keep, store, park, maintain or otherwise permit an inoperative vehicle as defined in Section 22.08.220 in any residential zone. Inoperative vehicles shall be removed within 30 days from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section.
Since County has been informed, I’d like to suggest that we all monitor the situation. If the car is not removed, additional calls to “211” sighting the above code may be useful. The APN is 5830-003-014.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Lower Canyon Crest Blood on Pavement
Does anyone know anything about the supposed blood stains at the hairpin turn on lower Canyon Crest?
A neighbor called and stated that she thinks a deer may have been hit and killed at the hairpin turn. She reported seeing a bloody t-shirt last Monday and then a pack of deer sniffing at the blood stain which you can clearly see on the pavement.
Does anyone have any more information on this?
A neighbor called and stated that she thinks a deer may have been hit and killed at the hairpin turn. She reported seeing a bloody t-shirt last Monday and then a pack of deer sniffing at the blood stain which you can clearly see on the pavement.
Does anyone have any more information on this?
Blooming Cactus
Just a quick pic of the cactus that has been in overdrive this summer. The blooms are happening almost daily.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Car on Lower Canyon Crest
I contacted the owner of the car that looks like it was abandoned on lower Canyon Crest. The owner told me that he has plans to fix it up and will be working on it in the next few weeks. He also stated that the sheriffs had called him already as the car had been reported to them as possibly stolen.
Why he is choosing to use his vacant land as the place to fix a car is unknown.
Why he is choosing to use his vacant land as the place to fix a car is unknown.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Mountain Lion Sighting
Heads up - A neighbor reported seeing a mountain lion at the corner of Canyon Crest and Cloverhill two weekends ago.
FairPlan Alternative
A neighbor in The Meadows has found someone writing insurance plans for The Meadows. This may be a good California FairPlan alternative:
CONTACT PERSON:
Greg Hooper Insurance Agency
324 Foothill Blvd. Suite 202
Arcadia, CA. 91006
626 357-7002
FAX: 626 357-7002
CONTACT PERSON:
Greg Hooper Insurance Agency
324 Foothill Blvd. Suite 202
Arcadia, CA. 91006
626 357-7002
FAX: 626 357-7002
Friday, July 06, 2007
PUSD School Info
I'm often asked the state of our local school system when I'm hosting open houses here in The Meadows. This website was provided by our Altadena Town Council Alternate for our Census Tract. Looks like a good source of information and an opportunity for parents to become engaged in PUSD input.
You can download from the PEN site flyers and fact sheets about our schools. They also have info on charter schools and private.
http://www.penfamilies.org/?page=72
Parents wanting info on PUSD can contact the Pasadena Education Network. There is a wealth of info and this group is very well connected to each other, to their schools and the school board.
Great group!
You can download from the PEN site flyers and fact sheets about our schools. They also have info on charter schools and private.
http://www.penfamilies.org/?page=72
Parents wanting info on PUSD can contact the Pasadena Education Network. There is a wealth of info and this group is very well connected to each other, to their schools and the school board.
Great group!
Gas Shut-Off Valves
A neighbor on Risinghill suggested the following:
"My sister moved into a new neighborhood in the bay area and their community is really into safety and such. One of the things that they do is have all the neighbors' gas meter shut off valve locations on a map/list. If we get the big quake, one fire could do us all in."
Anyone interested in taking on this project or helping coordinate it? Let me know.
"My sister moved into a new neighborhood in the bay area and their community is really into safety and such. One of the things that they do is have all the neighbors' gas meter shut off valve locations on a map/list. If we get the big quake, one fire could do us all in."
Anyone interested in taking on this project or helping coordinate it? Let me know.
Rubio Crest Canyon Trail
If anyone attended the L.A. County meeting regarding the Rubio Crest Canyon Trail last month, please let me know. A neighbor missed the meeting and would like to get an update. I'll connect the two parties.
Need a Housecleaner?
Here's a recommendation from a neighbor on El Prieto. Her housecleaner, Elena Rosales, is looking for more work in the area.
"She has worked cleaning homes for years and does a very good job. Her English is very good, she is extremely honest, has a car, is dependable - all that one would wish. She is looking for more cleaning jobs.
"Housecleaning - once a week, every 2 weeks, whatever suits your schedule. Also available for one time cleaning jobs. Over 15 years experience, good references (including in the Meadows!), has own transportation, is very reliable and reasonable rates."
If interested, please call Elena Rosales - cell #626.354.7975
"She has worked cleaning homes for years and does a very good job. Her English is very good, she is extremely honest, has a car, is dependable - all that one would wish. She is looking for more cleaning jobs.
"Housecleaning - once a week, every 2 weeks, whatever suits your schedule. Also available for one time cleaning jobs. Over 15 years experience, good references (including in the Meadows!), has own transportation, is very reliable and reasonable rates."
If interested, please call Elena Rosales - cell #626.354.7975
No News is No Newsletter
Sorry for the delay in posting, but this has been a busy last couple of weeks.
We didn't publish a July Meadows Newsletter as there was not really any news (suppose that's a good thing). We're planning on August. If you have articles you want to include, please pass them on to me.
We didn't publish a July Meadows Newsletter as there was not really any news (suppose that's a good thing). We're planning on August. If you have articles you want to include, please pass them on to me.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Lost Chihuahua
Neighbor Allen Dugan of Sunmore Lane has found a brown Chihuahua wandering on Risinghill on Tuesday. The dog was out at night so he has it in his workshop. Anyone know who's dog this is? I thought I saw "lost dog" signs for a Chihuahua two weeks ago.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Incident Last Saturday at Top of Risinghill
The following was reported by a neighbor in The Meadows:
On Saturday evening about 7 pm, two 20-something Hispanic males, one with a shaved head and one with a ponytail, drinking beer, were in a parked car, a tan older model, maybe a Chevy, at the top of Risinghill Road in the gravel area at the top of the road before the curve to the right toward Theo's.
A resident was up in that area, on the trail through Cichy's property, with an expensive Nikon camera with large zoom lens, looking to take photos of birds or animals, and to meet other Meadows residents.
The two Hispanic males saw the resident with his camera. They approached him with words to the effect, "I like your camera." The resident ignored them. They repeated, "I like your camera - and I have a knife." The resident told them to show him the knife and they did. The resident was prepared and had something that trumped their knife. He told them to leave and they did.
Maybe 20 minutes the other residents met up with him and heard what happened. While still up there talking, the woman who rents Theo's front house was just leaving in her car as another car came driving up the road. She pulled out to block him and told him it was private property and that he needed to back down the hill. (I heard from another resident who was contacted by the woman that strong words were exchanged. She called the sheriffs who responded but not in time to question the driver.)
The first resident called the sheriff on Sunday at noon to report the incident with the camera and was told that someone would come their house to our house. The sheriffs did not show up and the resident is contacting them again.
On Saturday evening about 7 pm, two 20-something Hispanic males, one with a shaved head and one with a ponytail, drinking beer, were in a parked car, a tan older model, maybe a Chevy, at the top of Risinghill Road in the gravel area at the top of the road before the curve to the right toward Theo's.
A resident was up in that area, on the trail through Cichy's property, with an expensive Nikon camera with large zoom lens, looking to take photos of birds or animals, and to meet other Meadows residents.
The two Hispanic males saw the resident with his camera. They approached him with words to the effect, "I like your camera." The resident ignored them. They repeated, "I like your camera - and I have a knife." The resident told them to show him the knife and they did. The resident was prepared and had something that trumped their knife. He told them to leave and they did.
Maybe 20 minutes the other residents met up with him and heard what happened. While still up there talking, the woman who rents Theo's front house was just leaving in her car as another car came driving up the road. She pulled out to block him and told him it was private property and that he needed to back down the hill. (I heard from another resident who was contacted by the woman that strong words were exchanged. She called the sheriffs who responded but not in time to question the driver.)
The first resident called the sheriff on Sunday at noon to report the incident with the camera and was told that someone would come their house to our house. The sheriffs did not show up and the resident is contacting them again.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Altadena Naked Crow Mountain Bike Challenge
I'm assuming this bike challenge is to Naked Crow Mountain and not that the riders are naked as the recent bike race in Seattle! Here's info on the upcoming event:
In the early morning hours of Sunday, August 5, 2007, Altadena will host a mountain bike challenge. The course is between 10 and 12 miles long and has some steep climbs, but for the "open" class of riders it won't be grueling.
The group of 50 riders who sign up in the elite class will battle a narrow, tougher stretch.
The day will also include the Rotary Club's annual pancake breakfast, a barbecue lunch and beer garden, and a free concert at the event's staging point, Loma Alta Park.
A portion of the proceeds will go to the Ronald McDonald House at Huntington Hospital, Altadena Meals on Wheels and the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
In the early morning hours of Sunday, August 5, 2007, Altadena will host a mountain bike challenge. The course is between 10 and 12 miles long and has some steep climbs, but for the "open" class of riders it won't be grueling.
The group of 50 riders who sign up in the elite class will battle a narrow, tougher stretch.
The day will also include the Rotary Club's annual pancake breakfast, a barbecue lunch and beer garden, and a free concert at the event's staging point, Loma Alta Park.
A portion of the proceeds will go to the Ronald McDonald House at Huntington Hospital, Altadena Meals on Wheels and the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
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