Pasadena Independent – May 14th, 2009

Pasadena Independent – May 14th, 2009

Mother’s Day Makeover at Salon of Paris a Huge Hit

Mother’s Day Makeover at Salon of Paris a Huge Hit

3rd Annual Event Helps Bolster Self-esteem in Women Presented by The Salvation Army Pasadena Tabernacle and Salon of Paris in Arcadia,  15 plus women were treated Monday,  to entire makeovers to help improve their self esteem.  Many of the women who were involved in drug or alcohol abuse are being treated at Salon of Paris [...]

Pasadena Fire Service Day A Hot Ticket

Pasadena Fire Service Day A Hot Ticket

Last weekend, Pasadena firefighters at station 33 played host for Fire Service Day. The annual opportunity for residents to meet firefighters and get a chance to see examples of what the firefighters go through on a typical day on duty. Residents got a chance to try out fire extinguishing as well as watch a demonstration [...]

Akeka Edwards Files Claim Against City of Pasadena, Seeks $200,000

Akeka Edwards Files Claim Against City of Pasadena, Seeks $200,000

Ameka Edwards was the driver of a vehicle whose passenger was shot to death by Pasadena police officers in February. The claim is the first step towards a civil lawsuit.  Officers shot Leroy Barnes Jr. 11 times during a confrontation that began in the backseat of her car on Feb. 19 after Barnes reportedly pointed [...]

Bob Huff Served Recall Papers

Bob Huff Served Recall Papers

State Sen. Likens the Recall Attempt to Swine Flu A citizen concerned about increased taxes served Republican state Sen. Bob Huff with recall papers a week ago last Friday. Senator Huff, of Diamond Bar, said he didn’t vote for the recent budget, which does include tax increases. He does, however, support Proposition 1A, which would [...]

Altadena Library Book Sale This Saturday

Altadena Library Book Sale This Saturday

The annual Altadena Library Book Sale will be held on Saturday, May 16th from 10:00am to 4:00pm, and Sunday, May 17th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in the library parking lot and community room, 600 E. Mariposa Street, Altadena, CA 91001.  Recession pricing will be in effect. Staged and staffed by the Friends of the Altadena [...]

Walter T. Shatford II Passes Away at 95

Walter T. Shatford II Passes Away at 95

  Walter T. Shatford II Passes Away at 95   Walter T. Shatford II was born in Philadelphia in 1914, the oldest of three children; a sister Beatrice, and a brother Henry who became the first City Attorney of Temple City when it was incorporated in 1960. Walter and Henry opened their law practice on [...]

Celebrating 100 Years – Marion Melon

Celebrating 100 Years – Marion Melon

Marion Melon celebrated her 100th Birthday at Monrovia Community Center Tuesday morning with accolades from outgoing Mayor Rob Hammond and Father Charles during a special luncheon in her honor. Born in Akron, Ohio, Marion survived two marriages – one of 39 years and the other of 2 1/2 – both of her husbands died of [...]

Westfield Celebrates Grand Opening of New Outdoor Promenade

Westfield Celebrates Grand Opening of New Outdoor Promenade

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Music, Food and Drinks Make a Fun-Filled Weekend The Promenade at Westfield Santa Anita was officially opened for business at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Thursday.  A refined open-air shopping and dining experience which boasts 30 new stores and restaurants, The Promenade adds new elements and energy to the already successful prominent regional shopping [...]

Who are You Gonna Call after an Accident?

Who are You Gonna Call after an Accident?

  The Great Body Shop Debate By Terry Miller It was lovely warm evening, so I took the old 4-banger (MGB) out for a spin to run an errand. I parked the car, quickly ran into the store, out again in five minutes. Upon returning to the parking spot, I found no little red sports [...]