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Altadena CONNECTION
COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE 2012
Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles
MICHAEL D. ANTONOVICH
SUPERVISOR, FIFTH DISTRICT
Dear Altadena Community Member,
The County of Los Angeles is pleased to offer the 2012 edition of
this vital resource guide highlighting valuable information and
local updates for Altadena residents. This annual publication is
written for your community to connect you to local and regional
County services, arts and recreation, community organizations,
and important public safety information.
The County hopes this guide is helpful to you and encourages
you to save it for future reference. If you have any comments or
suggestions, please contact:
County of Los Angeles – Chief Executive Office
Office of Unincorporated Area Services
723 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Or please e-mail: [email protected].
Thank you!
Living In Unincorporated Altadena
Los Angeles County provides municipal services such as law
enforcement, firefighting, road maintenance, parks, zoning,
building permits, and animal care and control. You are
represented by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
which is responsible for establishing policies and regulations that
benefit you and your fellow Altadena residents.
The contact information for your local field deputy can be found
on page 2.
Altadena Town Council:
Your local forum to voice community concerns
www.altadenatowncouncil.org
This organization consists of Altadena residents like yourselves
who are elected to hear input from local residents and make
recommendations to your elected officials and County staff.
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month
at 7:00 p.m. at the Altadena Community Center, 730
E. Altadena Drive. The Traffic Committee meets on
the 1st Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. and the Land Use
Committee meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Background Christmas Tree Lane photo by Aaron Kiely, magneticlobster.com
1927
2011
The New Oldest Patrol Station in Service
On September 24, 2011, a ceremony was held to
rededicate the Altadena Sheriff ’s Station after a
sixteen-month remodel that renovated almost every
room in the station complex and installed a perimeter
fence.
Altadena Station is the oldest patrol station in the
Department, but the current building is actually the
third location to serve the citizens of Altadena. The
first Altadena Station opened in 1927 at the southeast
corner of Foothill Boulevard (now Altadena Drive) and
Lake Avenue. At the grand opening ceremony, Captain
Vincent J. Monteleone and his deputies posed for the
press holding shotguns and 2,000 citizens, dignitaries,
and deputies from other units were in attendance to
witness the event. Three years later, a new Station
opened two blocks away at Lake Avenue and Mariposa
Street. The third station opened on May 18, 1949
at the current 780 E. Altadena Drive location and
contained its own jail as well as supporting facilities.
Later minor expansions included the acquisition of a
building from the County Engineers that became the
Station locker room, and an expansion of the west end
of the Station in 1961 to provide needed office space.
The most recent upgrades that began in May of
2010 were the most comprehensive since the Station
opened. The personnel who were displaced during the
remodeling project are extremely appreciative of the
new Station, especially the desk personnel who served
for almost a year in the former Altadena command
post trailer. The real winners, however, are the citizens
of Altadena who now have a thoroughly modern
station to meet their needs for years to come.
LIVING IN Altadena
New Trash Collection System
in Altadena/Kinneloa Mesa
A new franchise trash collection system in Altadena and Kinneloa Mesa
began service on September 1, 2011. The new hauler, Athens Services, will
collect the trash generated by single-family residences in the community,
and will provide residents with enhanced services such as extra containers
for recycling and green waste; on-call bulky item collections in unlimited
quantities three times per year (including electronic waste); special community
cleanup events; excess green waste collection; free roll-out services for the
elderly or disabled; and discounts for qualifying seniors. For more information,
please contact the Department of Public Works at (800) 993-5844 or visit
www.athensservices.com/Altadena.htm.
Shopping in Altadena Got Greener!
Effective January 1, 2012, large and small grocery
stores, pharmacies, convenience stores, and food
marts in unincorporated areas are not allowed to
distribute single use plastic bags. Help preserve the
environment and prevent litter. Bring your reusable
bag every time you shop. For more information, visit
www.aboutthebag.com.
Altadena Community Center and
Local Organizations
Altadena Community Center
730 East Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001
Phone: (626) 398-6174 Fax: (626) 296-1198
Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Staffed by the Department of Community
and Senior Services, the Center includes a
community/meeting room, offices, kitchen, and
small exhibits. The community room can be
reserved by calling the Center.
The following community organizations are
located at the Center:
Altadena Chamber of Commerce:
(626) 794-3988
http://abacus-es.com/altadena
Altadena Foothills Conservancy:
www.altadenafoothills.org
Altadena Heritage: (626) 797-0054
www.altadenaheritage.com
Altadena Historical Society:
(626) 797-8016
www.altadenahistoricalsociety.org
NAACP (Altadena Branch): (626) 794-7999
www.naacpaltadena.com
Quality of Life Center, Inc. (QOLC)
3544 Canon Blvd, Altadena, CA 91001
Phone: (626) 798-5433 (LIFE) Fax: (626) 798-5422
www.qualityoflifecenterinc.com
The QOLC has programs to educate and assist at-risk youth and their families
residing in the Altadena, Pasadena, and surrounding areas, and is supported by
many community leaders and citizens committed to the success of the youth.
On October 1, 2011, the QOLC kicked off its 2011-12 Bright Future Scholars
Leadership Development Program. Approximately 250 students and parents
attended the event as Dr. Sandra Thomas, Dean of Scholars, welcomed the new
and returning participants to this year’s program. The Bright Future Scholars
Program consists of high academic achievers primarily from Pasadena Unified
middle and high schools. Students must maintain a 3.3+ GPA to qualify for the
program, and since it began in 2004, 100% of participants graduating from the
Program have been accepted into colleges and universities across the United States.
In April, scholars attend a Leadership Retreat in Washington, D.C. where they
have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with legislators, visit famous landmarks,
spend time on Capitol Hill, and interact with youth from around the world.
For more information, call (626) 798-5433
or visit www.qualityoflifecenterinc.com
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Quality of Life Center: (626) 798-5433
www.qualityoflifecenterinc.com
Sheriff ’s Support Group of Altadena:
(626) 578-8570 / www.altadenasheriffs.org
For more information on these organizations,
visit http://css.lacounty.gov/Data/Sites/1/
documentlibrary/Centers/accbrochure.pdf
Los Angeles County is
Here to Serve You!
The Board of Supervisors designates deputies
to represent your community. Altadena is part
of the County’s Fifth Supervisorial District.
Your local Field Deputy can be
contacted at:
Pasadena Field Office
215 North Marengo Ave., Ste 120
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 356-5407
Altadena CONNECTION
Libraries
Altadena Main Library
Featured Events
600 East Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-0833
www.altadenalibrary.org
Family Place Parent Child
Workshop Every Thursday
in March 2012
F
HOURS
Mondays & Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays & Holidays
Visit the Altadena website, www.altadenalibrary.org,
for the latest announcements of scheduled events, offers
on-line librarian assistance, electronic resources and online
databases, and the ability to renew material.
ree five week program for parents
and children from birth to age three
to spend time with your child, meet
new people in an educational and creative
environment, and talk with community
resource professionals. Topics covered include
early literacy, language development, child development, nutrition, music,
and more. Visit the Altadena Library Children’s Services Department to
register. (In person registration is required.)
Poetry & Cookies/Earth Day Celebration
Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
This annual celebration features the chance to meet and hear poets from
Altadena and surrounding area read their poetry.
Father Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
The author of the best-selling book Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of
Boundless Compassion will speak and sign copies of his book.
Annual Friends of the Altadena Library Used Book Sale
Sat-Sun, May 19-20, 2012
Bob Lucas Memorial Library
& Literacy Center
2659 Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-8338
HOURS
Mondays, Tuesdays, & Fridays: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays & Thursdays:
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Closed Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays
Adult Literacy Services are available.
For more information call (626) 798-8338.
“Art on Millionaires’
Row” Arts/Crafts
Festival
Saturday, June 9, 2012,
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
(Juried
Salon
Exhibit
Reception: Friday, June 8,
2012, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
This will be the third annual
festival at the Library which features not only fabulous arts and crafts but
also delicious food, great music, and fun activities for children.
Altadena Event: 2012 Relay for Life, Altadena
Sat-Sun, June 9-10, 2012 Farnsworth Park
Opening Ceremony, Saturday at 9:00 a.m., Luminaria Ceremony, Saturday at 9:00
p.m., Closing Ceremony, Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
How far will you go to make a difference in the fight against cancer? No matter who
you are, there is a place for you in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life! This
is your opportunity to not only honor cancer survivors and remember people we have
lost, but also to raise funds and awareness to help save lives. The 2011 event raised over
$30,000 and this year we intend to double that amount.
Altadena, help create a world with less cancer and more birthdays! Register today at
www.relayforlife.org/altadenaca. For questions, please e-mail hcmorrow@
gmail.com or call (626) 797-0654. We want you to become a part of Relay Nation
because Hope is Unstoppable!
Enriching Lives
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Altadena’s LOCAL COUNTY PARKS
Photo by Bill Westphal
Charles S. Farnsworth Park
568 E. Mount Curve Ave., Altadena, CA 91001
Phone: (626) 798-6335 Fax: (626) 296-3260
Park Hours: Daily, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Program and event dates, times, and fees may be subject to change. * indicates
year-round programs. Programs and events are FREE unless otherwise noted.
Youth & Teen Activities
Central Altadena Little League
Call (626) 403-1036 for more
information on dates, times and fees.
Snack Program*
Monday - Friday
5 -12 years
18 years and under
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Spring Day Camp 6 -12 years
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
April 2-6, 2012 Fee: $60 per child (snack provided)
Summer Day Camp
6 -12 years
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
June 11 - August 24, 2012 (Excludes July 4)
Fee: $60/child plus $10 registration
(Lunch and snack provided, starting in July)
Summer Concerts in the Park 2012
All Ages Saturdays, Jul 7–Aug 25, 2012
Begins at 7:00 p.m. – FREE
Adult & Senior Activities
Senior Social and Potluck*
First Monday of the month
Senior Softball* Mondays
55 years and up
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
55 years and up
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Winter Day Camp
6 -12 years
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
December 26, 2011 - January 4, 2012
Fee: $60 per child (snack provided)
Wrestling*
5 years and up
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $25/month plus $25 registration
(includes T-shirt, shorts, & sweats)
Youth USTA Tennis*
Fee: $10 per six-week session
For more information, call the Park office
or Eddie Williams at (626) 844-1546.
7-17 years
Special Events
Special EventAgeDate TimeFees
Twilight Eggstravaganza
13 years and under
April 6, 2012
Begins at 6:00 p.m.
No charge
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
All ages
May 6, 2012
Begins at 6:00 p.m.
No charge
Farnsworth Haunted Mansion
All Ages
October 27, 2012
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. One canned
good donation
Thanksgiving Turkey Toss & Food Drive All Ages
November 20, 2012
Begins at 4:00 p.m.
One canned
good donation
Santa’s Coming to Farnsworth
13 years and under
December 21, 2012
Begins at 12:00 p.m. No charge
(child must be registered)
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Altadena CONNECTION
Altadena’s LOCAL COUNTY PARKS
Loma Alta Park
3330 North Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001
Phone: (626) 398-8667 Fax: (626) 797-6826
Gym Phone: (626) 398-5451 Gym Fax: (626) 798-9588
Park Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Program and event dates, times, and fees may be subject to change. * indicates
year-round programs. Programs and events are FREE unless otherwise noted.
Tiny Tot Flag Football
3-5 years
July-September 2012 (Saturdays)
Practice/game times TBA
Fee: $40/season
Tiny Tot Program (CDBG)*
3-5 years
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tiny Tot Program*
Monday - Friday
Fee: $50 per week
Extended Care
Fee: $20 per week
3-5 years
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Youth & Teen Activities
Tiny Tot Soccer
3-5 years
October - December 2012
Practice/game times TBA
Fee: $40/season
After School Club
6-12 years
Monday - Friday
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
September - June (school calendar)
Fee: $15 per week
Tiny Tot T-Ball
3-5 years
April - June 2012
Practice/game times TBA
Fee: $40/season
Ballet*
5 years and up
Wednesdays
5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. or
Fee: $30 per month/session 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Veronica Baden Tennis Classes* 4-18 years
Monday - Thursday 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
For fees and information, call (626) 673-8037.
Cheerleading Class*
Wednesdays and Thursdays
Fee: $50 one-time fee
(Members are responsible for uniforms)
We Win Basketball Skills Program*
6-24 years
Mondays and Wednesdays
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fee: For information, contact the Park.
3-17 years
Time TBA
Flag Football Registration July 2012
League runs September - December 2012
For information, please contact the Park.
5-15 years
Gardening Club*
6-13 years
Tuesdays and Thursdays
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Girl’s Basketball League* Sunday games For information, please contact the Park.
5-14 years
Dates and times TBA
Pasadena Panthers Pop Warner Football
Sign-ups begin April 2012
For information, contact Ryan Graves at (626) 277-8145.
6-13 years
Saturday Recreation Adventure*
6-13 years
Saturdays
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fee: $6/day
Snack Program*
Monday - Friday
18 years and under
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Summer Day Camp
Monday - Friday
June 11, 2012 - August 24, 2012
Fee: $70/week
6-12 years
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Summer Lunch Program
Monday - Friday
July - August 2012
18 years and under
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tiny Tot and Youth Basketball
3-15 years
January - March 2012 (Saturdays)
Practice/game times TBA
Fee: $40/season
Enriching Lives
West Altadena Spring Little League
For information, call (818) 203-8946.
5-15 years
Wrestling (co-ed)*
5 years and up
Tuesdays and Thursdays
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fee: $20/month plus $50 registration
(includes T-shirt, shorts, sweats, and USA card)
Youth for a Better Altadena*
Fridays
Fee: $50 for 3 months
13-19 years
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Adult & Family Activities
Adult Men’s Basketball League
For dates, times, and information, please contact the Park.
18 years and up
Salsa and Cardio*
All Ages
Wednesdays
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and
Fee: $8/class (paid at 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
beginning of each month)
Volleyball
18 years and up
Thursdays
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
March - December 2012
For more information, please contact the Park.
Special Events
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Fee: No charge
Christmas Party and Visit with Santa
Friday, December 21, 2012
Fee: No charge
12 years and under
Time TBA
2-12 years
6:00 p.m.
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Altadena’s LOCAL COUNTY PARKS
Loma Alta Park County Pool
3330 North Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-8903
Activities listed below are held during operating months.
Fees, dates, and times may be subject to change.
For more information, call (626) 797-8903.
Pool is open late-June - Labor Day
ActivityAgeDayTime
Adult Lap Swim
18 years and up
Monday - Friday
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dive Team
7-17 years
Monday - Friday
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Family Night
All Ages
1st-3rd Sat each mth. 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Junior Lifeguards
12 -17 years
Monday - Friday
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Recreational Swim
All Ages
Monday - Friday
12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Swim Lessons
All Ages
Monday - Friday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(50-minute classes)
Swim Team
7-17 years
Monday - Friday
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Teen Night
13-19 years
4th Sat each mth.
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Water Polo
8 -17 years
Monday - Friday
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Charles White Park
77 Mountain View St., Altadena, CA 91001
Phone: (626) 398-2073 Fax: (626) 296-1156
Fees
$7/week or $25/mth
No charge
No charge
$25 per 4-6 week session
No charge
$20/two-week session
No charge
No charge
No charge
Program and event dates, times, and fees may be subject
to change. * indicates year-round programs. Programs
and events are FREE unless otherwise noted.
Park Hours: Daily, sunrise to sunset
Youth & Teen Activities
Special Events
After School Club
5-15 years
Monday - Friday
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
September - June (school calendar)
Fee: Free
Cesar Chavez Week Celebration
March 2012 (Dates TBA)
Fee: No charge
Snack Program*
Monday - Friday
18 years and under
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Summer Day Camp
Monday - Friday
June 11, 2012 - August 24, 2012
Fee: $50/week
3-12 years
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Easter Eggstravaganza
April 6, 2012
Fee: No charge
Summer Lunch Program
Monday - Friday
July - August 2012 (Dates TBA)
All Ages
Time TBA
13 years and under
5:00 p.m.
18 years and under
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meliza Hernandez Presented the
Department’s 2011 Director’s Award
In recognition of her professional excellence, Meliza Hernandez,
Recreation Services Manager for Altadena’s County Parks, was
selected for the Department of Parks and Recreation 2011
Director’s Award, the highest accolade presented by the agency.
Meliza created the REAACH (Recreation Employment and
Achieving Career Happiness) program which provides onthe-job training for students ranging from high school juniors
through college sophomores.
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Altadena CONNECTION
Museums AND Recreation
Eaton Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center
1750 North Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107
Phone: (626) 398-5420 Fax: (626) 398-5422
www.ecnca.org
Park Hours:
Sunrise to Sunset
Nature Center Hours:
Tuesday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas,
and New Year’s Day
Eaton Canyon Natural Area is a 190-acre zoological, botanical, and
geological nature reserve situated at the base of the beautiful San Gabriel
Mountains. Visitors can enjoy its hiking trails, equestrian trails with a
staging area, picnic areas, seasonal stream, rocks and minerals various
natural habitats, native plants and wildlife. The Eaton Canyon Nature
Center is a 7,600 square-foot building with a museum and exhibit hall
areas containing many fascinating natural history display, local history
exhibits, live animal exhibits, offices, classrooms, a library, an auditorium,
restrooms, information desk, and gift shop. Center staff and volunteers
are present to help you find information about hiking trails, animals,
plants, geology, history of the Canyon, ecology, and docent-guided tours,
scheduled walks and other available programs.
Visit www.ecnca.org for a listing of events, trail maps, and information
about the programs and volunteer opportunities at Eaton Canyon.
Dial-A-Ride Transportation Services for Seniors
and the Disabled – Are you 60 years or older, or do you have a
disability, and reside within the unincorporated areas of Altadena? If so,
please call (626) 744-4094 to obtain an application for this shared ride,
curb-to-curb transportation service to assist you with your travel needs.
For more information about Dial-a-Ride service, please call (626) 458-3952.
Help Preserve Christmas Tree Lane!
Every holiday season trees along Santa Rosa Avenue
between Woodbury Avenue and Altadena Drive are
decorated with ornamental lights during the holiday
season for the enjoyment of the Altadena community.
This treasured tradition started in 1920, continues every
year thanks to the effort of the Christmas Tree Lane
Association (CTLA) and its volunteers.
Beginning in October, lights are put up in the trees every
Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) from 9:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. until all the trees are finished. Christmas Tree
Lane is officially lighted in a traditional lighting ceremony
and a Winter Arts & Crafts Festival held around the second
weekend in December. CTLA needs volunteers to preserve
this tradition! Please visit www.christmastreelane.net
for more information.
SANTA FE DAM RECREATION AREA
15501 East Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA 91706
Phone: (626) 334-1065 Fax: (626) 812-9196
Hours: May 1 - Oct 31: 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Nov 1 - Apr 30: 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day
For admission fees, please call the Park.
The highlights of this 836-acre facility include: a serene
70-acre lake with year-round fishing and non-motorized
watercraft usage; a chlorinated swim beach and Water
Play Area during summer months; a nature center
operated by volunteers of the San Gabriel Mountains
Regional Conservancy; large and small picnic areas
are available for group, family and company picnics;
boat launch area; rowboat and pedal boat rentals; and
RV camping. To more information please including
reservations, call (626) 334-1065.
Special Events for 2012
Ride the Altadena Summer Beach Bus to Santa
Monica – The Altadena Summer Beach Bus runs from late June
through Labor Day on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Labor Day. The
bus departs the Altadena at 9:45 a.m. and arrives at Santa Monica State
Beach at approximately 11:00 a.m.
The bus departs from the Beach at 3:30 p.m. and arrives in Altadena
between 4:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., pending traffic conditions.
FARES (Round Trip): Adults and Children: $3.00,
Senior Citizens (60+) and Persons with Disabilities: $1.50.
Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Schedules and stop information is available in mid-May at
www.LAGoBus.info or for additional information, call (888) 769-1122.
Enriching Lives
Renaissance Pleasure Faire
Saturdays & Sundays,
April 7 – May 20, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fee:Adults $25
Children (ages 5-12): $15
Under 5: Free
For more information, visit http://www.renfair.com.
“Help Your Teenager Acquire Life-Saving Skills…”
Sign up for the LA County Lake
Junior Lifeguard Program
9 to 17 years • June – August 2012 • $185 / session
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Museums AND Recreation
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 857-6000 / www.lacma.org
Hours:
Mon, Tues, & Thurs: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fridays: 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sat & Sun: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Closed Wednesdays, Thanksgiving & Christmas
Admission:
LACMA Members..........Free
Adults..............................$15
Seniors (62+)...................$10
Students (18+ w/ ID)......$10
Children..........................Free
(17 and under, accompanied by an adult)
California Design
1930–1965:
“Living in a
Modern Way”
Resnick Pavilion
October 1, 2011 – June 3, 2012
This exhibition, the first major study of modern mid-century California
design, will examine the state’s role in shaping the material culture of
the entire country with more than 300 objects including furniture,
ceramics, metalwork, graphic and industrial design, film, textiles, and
fashion. The exhibition traces the origins of a distinctive California
modernism in the 1930s, explores the design innovations made possible
by the conversion of World War II technologies to peace-time use, and
the design of the modern California home.
Discount available for groups of 10
or more. General admission is FREE
AFTER 5:00 p.m. for LA County
residents every Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, and Friday, and FREE on
the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
LACMA Film Independent
LACMA and Film Independent, the non-profit arts
organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los
Angeles Film Festival, has launched the Film Independent
at LACMA Film Series, presented by The New York
Times. The series brings together Film Independent’s
large community of filmmakers and a wide spectrum of
audiences, with LACMA’s commitment to presenting
cinema in an artistic and historical context. The new
program presents classic and contemporary narrative
and documentary films, artists and their influences,
emerging auteurs, international showcases, special
guest-curated programs, in addition to conversations
with artists, curators and special guests. For a listing of
events and more information, visit www.lacma.org/
series/film-independent-lacma.
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 763-DINO • www.nhm.org
Hours:
Admission: Members FREE, Adults $12,
Mon - Sun: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Seniors (62+) $9, Students (w/ ID) $9, Children (age
Closed New Year’s, Independence,
13-17) $8, Children (age 5-12) $5, Children (under 5)
Thanksgiving, and Christmas Days.
Free. FREE on the first Tuesday of every month.
New “Dinosaur Hall” opened in July 2011!
In July 2011, the much-anticipated new
Dinosaur Hall at the Museum opened to
the public! The large-scale permanent
Dinosaur Hall rivals the world’s leading
dinosaur experiences with the volume of
individual fossils displayed; the size and
extraordinariness of the major mounts,
including the world’s only Tyrannosaurus
Rex growth series (a baby, juvenile, and
adult); and the transparent treatment of the
science that surrounds these creatures as a vibrant, ongoing investigation of mysteries solved
and still unsolved. The exhibition features over 300 fossils, 20 fully articulated skeletons,
physical and digital interactives, and video. In addition to the T. Rex series, the exhibition’s
standouts include an imposing, never-before mounted Triceratops, a Mamenchisaurus
with its 68-foot long neck, and giant reptiles that lived in the oceans covering what is today
California. The Dinosaur Hall displays bring visitors closer than ever, allowing multiple
vantage points, from above and below as well as alongside the specimens.
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Become a Member of the
Natural History Family of
Museums Today!
All members receive great benefits
including:
Free admission to the Natural
History Museum, Page Museum at
the La Brea Tar Pits, and the William
S. Hart Museum in Newhall, Free
tickets to First Fridays, and special
exhibits such as Spider Pavilion
and Pavilion of Wings, Memberonly events and exhibit opening
preview days, Free subscription to
member publications, Discounts
on classes, camps, and field trips,
and at the Museum Store! Visit
w w w. n h m . o r g / s i t e / j o i n us/membership
for
more
information.
Altadena CONNECTION
Los Angeles County
Sheriff’s Department
Altadena Station
780 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001
Phone: (626) 798-1131 • www.lasd.org
Youth Intervention Program Comes to
Altadena
Photo by Bill Westphal
Public SAFETY
Vital Intervention and Directional Alternatives (VIDA) is a
16-week program designed to help non-violent at-risk youth, ages
11-17. The program offers individual counseling sessions for parents and the participants, as well
as health education, physical training, community service, and career guidance. Altadena’s first
VIDA class graduated 10 students on June 11, 2011. For more information, please contact Deputy
Scott Wengert at (626) 798-1131.
Get Active in Your Community
Volunteers are a great asset to Altadena and the Station. Their time, service, and dedication are
greatly appreciated. The Volunteers on Patrol are civilian volunteers who assist with neighborhood
patrols looking for any suspicious activity, assist with traffic control at crime scenes, and conduct
residential vacation checks. In addition, the Station has a number of highly dedicated volunteers
who help with fundraisers, Station programs, community events, and other activities throughout
the year. For information on how you can volunteer, please contact Sergeant Michael Randenberg
at (626) 798-1131.
National Night Out - Tuesday, August 7, 2012
The Altadena Station hosts the annual National Night Out event at Loma Alta Park on the First
Tuesday of August. This event brings Altadena residents together and encourages the community
to make a stand against crime.
The Benefits of Reducing Salt in Your Diet
The U.S. Government’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans currently recommends that you
should not consume more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day, or 1,500 milligrams for
certain groups such as older adults and people with high blood pressure. However, the average
LA County resident consumes more than double the recommended daily amount of sodium.
Excessive sodium consumption is a growing public health concern as over time, the excess salt
can cause high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.
View our “Salt Shocker” video series at www.youtube.com/lapublichealth which reveals
common foods and ingredients, such as cottage cheese and ketchup, that many wouldn’t
suspect to have excess salt.
Tips to Reduce Your Sodium Consumption
• Eat more fresh foods and fewer processed foods.
• Choose low-sodium and no-salt added varieties of products.
• Remove salt from recipes whenever possible and limit use of
sodium-heavy condiments.
• Use herbs, spices, and other flavorings to enhance foods.
For more ways to eat healthy in Los Angeles, go to
www.choosehealthLA.com.
Enriching Lives
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Public SAFETY
Fire Stations Serving the Altadena
fire.lacounty.gov
Follow the LA County Fire Department on Twitter: http://twitter.com/LACOFDTSD and Facebook.
Fire Station 11
2521 North El Molino Avenue
Altadena, CA 91101
(626) 797-2104
Fire Station 12
2760 North Lincoln Avenue
Altadena, CA 91101
(626) 797-1911
Fire Station 66
2764 E. Eaton Canyon Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 798-3739
New County Fire Chief
Daryl L. Osby!
Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT)
On February 17, 2011, Daryl L. Osby was
sworn in as the ninth Fire Chief of the LA
County Fire Department. He has served
as a member of the Fire Department for
27 years, including 15 as an accomplished
chief officer. Osby has steadily risen up
within the organization, and has held every
rank, including Fire Fighter, Paramedic,
Inspector, Fire Captain and Battalion Chief, among others.
The CERT Program trains residents to provide for
themselves and others during a major emergency
when help may be far away. Trained CERT members
can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace
following a disaster, and will have the tools needed
to help save lives, protect property, and not become a
victim in an emergency. For more information on the
CERT Program, call (323) 526-5015 or visit http://
fire.lacounty.gov/ProgramsEvents/PECERT.asp.
Visit Your Local Fire Station
in May for LA County Fire
Service Day!
Every May, the LA County Fire Department
hosts “Fire Service Day.” All County fire
stations host an open house, and the public
is invited to learn more about the services
provided by the Department. For information,
call the Department’s Public Affairs Section
at (323) 881-2411 or visit http://www.fire.
lacounty.gov.
Henninger Flats
The Fire Department’s Forestry Division
operates Henninger Flats, a unique forest
nursery and conservation center in the San
Gabriel Mountains. This nursery provides
trees for environmental projects throughout
the County. Campgrounds and a visitor
center are open to the public. Henninger
Flats is a three-mile hike from the entrance
at 2260 Pinecrest Drive, Altadena, and a Fire
Department Forester is on duty seven days a
week. For information, call (626) 794-0675.
Be Prepared in an Earthquake or Other Disaster!
Have a Plan, Keep Supplies, and Stay Informed!
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s “Just Be Ready:
Prepare Together!” campaign has tips on emergency preparedness in 12
languages to make sure the message gets out to the County’s diverse
community. Educational materials and ready-to-use planning tools
are available at http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/eprp/media/index.
htm. Call the multilingual Public Health Emergency Planning hotline at
(866) 999-LABT (5228) for more information.
You can also download a copy of the LA County Emergency Survival Guide at www.lacoa.org. The Guide provides helpful
information for residents to prepare for fires, floods, earthquakes, pandemic flu, terrorism, extreme weather, and tsunamis, and
includes pages where residents can record their household emergency plan, contacts lists and evacuation gathering points, and
checklists for gathering emergency supplies that will help them recover after a major disaster.
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Altadena CONNECTION
Community Resources AND Services
Los Angeles County Department of
Animal Care and Control (DACC)
Baldwin Park Animal Shelter (serving Altadena)
4275 N. Elton St., Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Phone: (626) 962-3577
http://animalcare.lacounty.gov
www.facebook.com/CountyofLosAngelesAnimalCare
twitter.com/LACoAnimalCare
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed Holidays
Got Pets? Take this quiz and find out how
your pet’s health affects your health!
Prepare Your Animals For an Emergency
or Disaster!
The DACC encourages all pet owners to take steps to be ready for
emergencies, which can strike at any time.
Pet owners may not be aware of the ways that animal and
human health are connected. Pets can develop some of
the same problems as their owners. Many health problems
that affect dogs and cats are avoidable through proper care
and maintenance. By preventing certain dog and cat health
problems, we can also help prevent these problems in people.
Have a Plan. One of the most important components of emergency
preparedness is having a plan in place for you and your family. The
same goes for your pets! Make arrangements now with family or
friends who would be willing to welcome your pets in the event
of an emergency, and make plans with your neighbors to care for
or evacuate your pets if you are unable to do so. Each pet should
have its own crate/carrier that has good air circulation and is large
enough to allow your pet to stand, turn, and lie down.
LA County Community Development
Commission (CDC)
If you have horses or other livestock, be sure to make evacuation
arrangements or prepare an area where they can remain safe during
an emergency. It is vital for horses to be evacuated early from
threatened areas so horse trailers do not interfere with emergency
response vehicles. DACC encourages you to have a working
trailer available and train your horse to load into a trailer. If your
horse will not load easily or safely, work in advance to make your
horse’s area as safe as possible to take shelter. Check with your
local Fire Department for clearance regulations.
Learn what you can do to keep yourself and your pets
healthy by taking a short Pet Health and Safety Quiz at
www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/vet.
Single-Family Grant Program
This CDC program helps qualified low-income individuals or
families who own a single-family home or mobile home within
the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Grants up
to $5,000 are available for electrical, plumbing, heating, and
roofing repairs, and elimination of code violations. For more
information, please call (323) 890-7083 or (323) 890-7239.
Did you know that you can dial
2-1-1 to access information for
emergency food and shelter, senior
services, childcare, employment
resources, low-cost health care, alcohol and drug-related
support, volunteer opportunities, and an array of municipal
services, including code enforcement at no cost to you. The
2-1-1 information service is provided in many languages. 2-11 is operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The information
you provide to the resource advisors is confidential.
If you are unable to access 2-1-1 directly, please call
(800) 339-6993 or visit the 2-1-1 LA County website at
www.211LA.org. NOTE: In case of an emergency, you still
must dial 9-1-1.
Enriching Lives
Have an emergency kit for your pets. Make sure to include food
and water (at least three days worth for each pet) and any necessary
medications. Dogs should wear a collar with license and identification
information. Be sure to have
extra collars and leashes with
ID tags for cats and dogs.
Have a copy of all of your
pet’s important information
(registration,
microchip,
vaccination,
and
other
important medical records).
Also include familiar items,
such as favorite toys and treats,
which can help reduce stress
for your pets during a disaster.
For more information, visit
http://animalcare.lacounty.
gov/earthquakes.asp.
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Community Resources AND Services
Properly Dispose of Household
Hazardous and Electronic Waste in
Los Angeles County
The Department of Public Works, in partnership with
the County Sanitation Districts, conducts Household
Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection (HHW/E-Waste) events
throughout the County. These events are free and convenient ways for
residents to properly dispose unwanted HHW/E-Waste, such as paint,
solvents, expired medications, chemicals, TVs, computers, batteries,
fluorescent lights, and more. For a schedule of upcoming collection
events and more information, visit www.CleanLA.com or call
(888) CLEAN LA.
Altadena Senior Center
560 E. Mariposa Street, Altadena, CA 91001
Phone: (626) 798-0505 Fax: (626) 794-6742 • css.lacounty.gov
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Altadena Senior Center is a main focal point for information,
activities, and social gatherings for many Altadena seniors. The
Center programs and services are administered by the LA County
Department of Community and Senior Services and the Area
Agency on Aging and serve a diverse community of seniors who
are striving for a more productive and healthful retirement. The
Center has a daily nutrition and meals-on-wheels program as well
as a Fitness Center with a spa. The Center has a monthly Birthday
Lunch, Annual Spring Festival, 4th of July Picnic, Health Fair,
Volunteer Luncheon, and more. The Center also provides seminars
on many subjects and monthly day trips that are among the best in
Los Angeles County.
Some classes/programs include:
Mondays: Exercise, Chinese Brush Painting, Memoir Writing, Low
Impact Aerobics, Computers
Tuesdays: Strength Training, Yoga, Crafts (2nd & 4th), Sewing (1st,
3rd & 5th), Computers
Wednesdays: Exercise, Folk Dancing, Blood Pressure Clinic (4th),
Senior Support Group, Computers
Thursdays: Strength Training, Legal Services (4th), Piano/Violin
lessons
Fridays: Exercise, Movies, Taxi Coupons (1st)
Please call (626) 798-0505 for specific class times and further
programming.
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Recycle Today For A Brighter Tommorrow
Minimizing the amount of waste you generate can help create
a more sustainable environment for future generations. Help
reduce your environmental impact by conserving resources,
avoiding wastefulness, and redesigning your daily activities to
be as environmentally-friendly as possible.
Here are some helpful tips:
• Protect the community. Safely dispose of household hazardous,
electronic, and universal wastes by bringing them to the
County’s free collection events. www.CleanLA.com
• Carry reusable bags. Reusable tote bags can be easily folded
to fit into purses and pockets until they’re ready for use.
www.aboutthebag.com.
• Make your own compost. Learn how to mix brown and green
organic materials with water to create nutrient-rich soil for
your yard by attending a free Smart Gardening workshop or
visiting www.smartgardening.com.
• Spot an entrepreneurial opportunity in someone else’s discards.
LACoMAX.com is a free service used to help businesses,
organizations, and institutions find alternatives to the disposal
of valuable materials. Use this online service to find something
you need or to make available something you have.
Remember to do your part for the environment and recycle.
Learn more by visiting the County’s Residential Recycling
program website, www.RethinkLA.com.
Ignite Your Business Venture Through the
Business Technology Center (BTC)!
The BTC is a program of the Community Development
Commission that assists in the development of innovative
technology businesses. The BTC provides a setting where
entrepreneurs are guided by mentors who consist of seasoned
members of the corporate, legal, and entrepreneurial
community and who are selected by their ability to coach and
contribute to innovators and high-impact ventures.
The BTC also provides discounted rates for complete facility
services in a secure building with conference rooms and free
parking, and below-market or at-cost pricing for a variety
of business services such as high-speed internet, telephone,
copying, postage/FedEx, projectors, video conferencing, and
more. CEO Roundtable sessions, networking opportunities,
workshops, and business seminars are also provided.
The BTC is located at 2400 N. Lincoln Avenue, Altadena,
CA 91001. For more information, call (626) 296-6300 or visit
www.labtc.org.
Altadena CONNECTION
Community Resources AND Services
LA County Department of Regional Planning (DRP)
planning.lacounty.gov
Public Hearing Live Web Broadcast
DRP recently launched the Live Web Broadcast, which allows
you to monitor from home all Regional Planning Commission
and Hearing Officer public hearings held in downtown Los Angeles. Visit http://planning.lacounty.gov/video for a complete listing
of all upcoming and archived broadcasts.
Z-NET: Find Your Property’s Zoning
DRP’s interactive Z-NET application has a simple mapping interface that provides information regarding
zoning, land use, and other relevant information by entering an address or Assessor’s Parcel Number. Visit
http://planning.lacounty.gov/znet to access Z-NET.
Discounted Metro and EZ Passes Available for Altadena Residents!
As a resident of unincorporated Altadena, you are eligible to purchase monthly Metro and EZ passes
at reduced rates through the County’s Transit Pass Subsidy Program!
Metro Pass Category
Regular
County Transit Subsidy Price
Senior/Disabled
$14
$8
Student (K-12)$24$16
College/Vocational
$36
$25
EZ transit Senior/Disabled
$35
$21
Metro Monthly Pass (general public)
$75
$61
EZ Transit Monthly Pass (general public)
$84
$70
To get a subsidized transit pass, visit a Metro Customer Center, fill out a certification application, and
provide proof of residency and eligibility. For information and locations of Metro Customer Centers,
please visit www.LAGoBus.info or call (626) 458-5960.
Once you have your eligibility certification form, you may purchase your monthly pass at a Metro Customer
Center or at the approved pass sales outlet in Altadena:
Ralph’s – 2270 North Lake Ave, Altadena / (626) 794-1175
Road Maintenance Projects in Altadena
Tentative
Construction
Public Works Project and Location
Type of WorkStart Date
Altadena Drive (130’ S of New York Dr. to Washington Blvd.)
Resurface
Winter 2012
Lincoln Avenue at Altadena Drive
Resurface
Winter 2012
New York Drive (120’ W of Altadena Dr. to 892’ E of Altadena Dr.) Fair Oaks Avenue at Woodbury Road
Atchison Street (410’ W of Mar Vista Ave to Mar Vista Ave.)
El Corto Drive (Holliston Ave to 255’ E of Holliston Ave.)
Hill Avenue (New York Dr. to Calaveras St.)
Holliston Avenue (Mendocino St. to Altadena Dr.)
Lexington Avenue (400’ W of Michigan Ave. to Holliston Ave.)
Maiden Lane (Mendocino St. to Beverly Way)
Woodbury Road Median Landscaping Project
(Woodbury Rd. from Windsor Ave. to Santa Anita Ave.)
Enriching Lives
Resurface
Traffic Signal Upgrades
Resurface
Resurface
Resurface
Resurface
Resurface
Resurface
Median Landscaping/
Class 2 Bike Lanes
Winter 2012
Winter 2012
Summer 2012
Summer 2012
Summer 2012
Summer 2012
Road Improvement
Project for Lake
Avenue!
Construction is currently
underway along Altadena’s
Lake Avenue that will greatly
improve
pedestrian
and
vehicle safety, and boost
traffic circulation on one of
the area’s vital roadways. The
plan includes the creation of a
two-way left-turn lane on Lake
Avenue north of Palm Street;
installation of red curbs; and
new street striping.
Lake Avenue will be restriped
from two lanes in each
direction to one lane in each
direction with a two-way
left turn lane starting from
Palm Street and extending
north to Loma Alta Drive.
Two existing crosswalks at
nearby Concha Street and
Mount Curve Avenue will be
upgraded with ladder type
markings for greater visibility.
The project is expected to
be completed by the end of
summer 2012.
Summer 2012
Summer 2012
Summer 2012
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2012 Altadena AT-A-GLANCE
2-1-1 LA County Information
www.211LA.org
Abandoned Vehicles planning.lacounty.gov/enforcement
2-1-1
or (800) 339-6993
2-1-1
Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures
http://acwm.co.la.ca.us
Gasoline Station Consumer Complaints
(800) 665-2900
Plant Disease Information (562) 940-7236
Utility Meter (gas, water, electric);
(800) 665-2900
Food Scale (markets, delis, etc.); and
Packaged Goods (short weight, count,
measure, etc.) Inspection and Complaints
Weed and Brush Abatement/Removal (626) 575-5484
Air Quality Concerns www.aqmd.gov
(800) 288-7664 or
(800) CUT-SMOG
Animal Care and Control animalcare.lacounty.gov
Baldwin Park Shelter (Main Hotline)
(626) 962-3577
(Licensing, emergencies, spay/neuter clinic, lost pets)
Arboretum
www.arboretum.org
(626) 821-3222
Arts Commission, LA County
(213) 202-5858
www.lacountyarts.org
Arts internships, workshops, education, and performances
Board of Supervisors
http://bos.co.la.ca.us
(Board Meetings, agendas, recordings, and transcripts)
5th District Pasadena Field Office
(626) 356-5407
Building Permits (Residential/Business)
http://ladpw.org/bsd/permitinfo
(626) 574-0941
Business License (unincorporated) (213) 974-2011
http://ttc.lacounty.gov/Proptax/Business_License.htm
Consumer Affairs (800) 593-8222
dca.lacounty.gov
Consumer protection, small claims advice, real estate/landlord
issues and disputes
Descanso Gardens
www.descansogardens.org
(818) 949-4200
District Attorney’s Office, LA County http://da.lacounty.gov
(213) 974-3512
Domestic Violence Hotline http://da.lacounty.gov/domv.htm
(800) 978-3600
Eaton Canyon Nature Center
www.ecnca.org
(626) 398-5420
Employment
Foothill Employment and Training Center
www.foothilletc.org
WorkSource (for job seekers/employers) www.worksourcecalifornia.com
Environmental Education Programs
www.888CleanLA.com
Environmental Defenders (K–6th Grade)
Generation Earth (High School)
(626) 796-JOBS
(888) 226-6300
(310) 552-6922
(818) 623-4855
Environmental Health lapublichealth.org/eh
Food Inspections
Food Vehicle Inspections
Housing Inspections
Insect/Vector Control Program (888) 700-9995
(626) 430-5250
(626) 430-5500
(626) 430-5200
(626) 430-5450
Fire Department - Emergencies fire.lacounty.gov
Station 11 (2521 N. El Molino Ave.)
Station 12 (2760 N. Lincoln Ave.) Station 66 (2764 Eaton Canyon Dr.)
9-1-1
(626) 797-2104
(626) 797-1911
(626) 798-3739
Business Technology Center
www.labtc.org
(626) 296-6300
Freeway Roadside Service (from cell phones only)
Chamber of Commerce (Altadena)
www.abacus-es.com/altadena
(626) 794-3988
Garbage/Waste Collection
Athens Disposal Company www.athensservices.com
Children Services
Child Abuse Hotline (24 Hour) Child Care Hotline (CalWORKs)
www.ladpss.org/dpss/child_care
Child/Spousal Support cssd.lacounty.gov
http://lacdcfs.org
(800) 540-4000
(877) 244-5399
(323) 890-9800
Code Enforcement (To report violations)
planning.lacounty.gov/enforcement
Nuisance Abatement Team (NAT)
(For multiple code violations)
(213) 974-6453
or 2-1-1
(626) 574-0941
Community Center, Altadena
(626) 398-6174
Community Development Commission, LA County
www.lacdc.org
(323) 890-7001
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Gardening Workshops
3-9-9
(888) 336-6100
or (887) 764-5551
www.smartgardening.com
Golf Courses
Altadena Golf Course
Eaton Canyon Golf Course
parks.lacounty.gov
(626) 797-3821
(626) 794-6773
Graffiti Removal Hotline http://ladpw.org/go/graffiti
(800) 675-4357
Hospitals/Health Centers Glendale Health Center Huntington Hospital (non-County)
Los Angeles/USC Medical Center Monrovia Health Center www.ladhs.org
(818) 500-5762
(626) 397-5000
(323) 226-2622
(626) 256-1600
Altadena CONNECTION
Telephone AND Website Directory
Housing Authority www.lacdc.org
Home Rehabilitation Grants and Loans (562) 347-4663
Illegal Dumping Hotline
(888) 838-6746
Juror Services www.lasuperiorcourt.org/jury
(800) 778-5879
(323) 890-7239
LA County Helps www.LACountyHelps.org
(Variety of County services and benefits)
LA County Public Information Office www.lacounty.gov
(213) 974-1311
Libraries
www.altadenalibrary.org
Altadena Main Library (626) 798-0833
Bob Lucas Memorial Branch
(626) 798-8338
LA County Public Library (LaCañada-Flintridge) (818) 790-3330
www.colapublib.org
Mental Health Hotline
dmh.lacounty.gov
(800) 854-7771
Mosquito/Vector Control
www.sgvmosquito.org
(626) 814-9466
Museums, LA County
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) (323) 857-6000
www.lacma.org
Natural History Museum
(213) 763-DINO
www.nhm.org
Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits
(323) 934-PAGE
www.tarpits.org
Neighborhood Watch Program (626) 798-1131
Ombudsman ombudsman.lacounty.info
(800) 801-0030
Parks (Local)
Charles White Park
Farnsworth Park
Loma Alta Park
Loma Alta Gym & Comm. Center
Loma Alta Park Pool
parks.lacounty.gov
(626) 794-3807
(626) 798-6335
(626) 794-8811
(626) 398-5451
(626) 797-8903
Pasadena Unified School District (626) 396-3600
www.pusd.us
Post Office, Altadena
2271 N. Lake Avenue
(626) 794-7618
www.usps.com
Property Taxes http://lacountypropertytax.com
Information Hotline (24 hrs) (888) 807-2111
Assessor - Regional Office (626) 258-6001
assessor.lacounty.gov
Public Social Services dpss.lacounty.gov
Pasadena Office (626) 791-6333
Public Works
dpw.lacounty.gov
Building and Safety (San Gabriel Valley Office) (626) 574-0941
http://ladpw.org/bsd
Enriching Lives
Request for Service
ladpw.org/General/DPWrequest
Road Maintenance
(800) 675-4357
Sewer Maintenance
(800) 675-4357
Street Lighting Requests (626) 300-4726
Traffic Light Maintenance
(800) 675-4357
Recycling Programs
Household Hazardous Waste ladpw.org/epd/hhw
Residential Recycling
http://ladpw.org/epd/Recycling
Smart Business Recycling
www.businessrecycling.com
(888) CLEAN-LA
(888) CLEAN-LA
(888) CLEAN-LA
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
(800) 815-2666
www.lavote.net
Voter information, marriage licenses, birth/death records,
real estate recording, notary oaths
Register to Vote
(800) 481-VOTE
Safe Surrender Hotline http://babysafela.org
(877) BABY-SAFE
222-9723
Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area
(626) 334-1065
Senior Services
Altadena Senior Center Adult Protective Services Elder Abuse Hotline Nursing Home/Assisted Living css.lacounty.gov
(626) 798-0505
(213) 351-5401
(877) 477-3646
(800) 330-5993
Sheriff Station (Altadena)
www.lasd.org
Town Council, Altadena
(626) 798-1131
www.altadenatowncouncil.org
Traffic Enforcement/Investigation
California Highway Patrol
www.chp.ca.gov
(626) 296-8100
Transportation
Dial-A-Ride (Senior shared-ride service)
(626) 791-7200
www.LAGoBus.Info (click on “Dial-A-Ride Services”)
Access Paratransit Info (ADA)
(800) 827-0829
www.asila.org
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) (213) 626-4455
MTA Transit Information (800) 266-6883
www.metro.net
Summer Beach Bus
(888) 769-1122
Utilities
Southern California Edison
www.sce.com
Southern California Gas Company
www.socalgas.com
(800) 655-4555
(800) 427-2200
Victim-Witness Assistance Program http://da.lacounty.gov/vwap
(213) 974-7499
Zoning Information (Regional Planning)
http://planning.lacounty.gov/znet
(213) 974-6411
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Altadena COMMUNITY MAP
Community/Senior Centers
Altadena Community Center
730 E. Altadena Dr.
Altadena Senior Center
560 E. Mariposa St.
Law Enforcement
Altadena Sheriff Station
780 E. Altadena Dr.
California Highway Patrol
2130 Windsor Ave.
Fire Stations
Fire Station 11
2521 N. El Molino Ave.
Fire Station 12
2760 N. Lincoln Ave.
Fire Station 66
2764 Eaton Canyon Dr.
Library
Altadena Library
600 E. Mariposa St.
Bob Lucas Library
2659 Lincoln Ave.
Golf Courses
Altadena Golf Course
1456 E. Mendocino St.
Eaton Canyon Golf Course
1150 N. Sierra Madre Villa Ave.
Nature Center
Eaton Canyon Park & Nature Center
1750 N. Altadena Dr.
Parks
Charles White Park
77 Mountain View St.
Farnsworth Park
568 E. Mount Curve Ave.
Loma Alta Park
3330 Lincoln Ave.
Be Part of a New Vision of Altadena!
The Fifth Supervisorial District and the County’s
Community Development Commission and Department
of Regional Planning are initiating a community outreach,
planning, and visioning project in Altadena. The County
seeks feedback from business owners, property owners,
local residents, and other stakeholders related to current
and future local development and improvements.
The project hopes to gain community consensus as a
precursor to possible amendments and/or updates to
the Altadena Community Standards District. Public
meetings to solicit community input will be announced
in 2012. Look for public notification and information at
www.altadenatowncouncil.org.
Your Opinion is Important!
Let us know what you think about the Altadena Connection. Fill out an online survey at www.lacounty.gov.
Click on the Residents link (on the upper-center of the page next to the LACounty.gov logo) and then
click on the Unincorporated Areas link to access the Community Connection survey.