Skydivers Mark Memorial Day Festivities for Annual Antonovitch Memorial Day Celebrations
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CAL FIRE Stresses Safety this Memorial Day Weekend
This Memorial Day weekend, Californians everywhere will be recreating in the majestic outdoor areas of the Golden State. In anticipation of the increased outdoor activities, CAL FIRE officials are urging everyone to exercise caution and emphasize safety this holiday weekend. “The heavy rainfall this past winter and spring has led to abundant growth of grass [...]
Memorial Day Weekend Activities on Tap for Local Area
Local Memorial Day Remembrances Planned Supervisor Mike Antonovich is hosting a Memorial Day weekend event in Arcadia County Park on Saturday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is summed up best by its title: Remembering our Veterans and Their Families, Past, Present and Future. Admission is free and the event will [...]
Pasadena Independent – May 27th, 2010
One Killed in Shooting in Pasadena
On Monday, May 25, 2010, at 10:22 p.m. officers responded to the area of Lincoln Avenue and Zanja Street on reports of shots fired. Approximately five minutes later, a local hospital notified the police department of the arrival of two gun shot victims, Emilo Landaverde, 22, and Oscar Mendez, 19, both Pasadena residents. Victim Landaverde [...]
Pasadena Officer Fires Weapon Unintentionally
At approximately 8:45 a.m. Monday, Pasadena Police Officers attempted a felony traffic stop on Armando Garcia, 35, of Pasadena. Garcia is a parolee and was wanted for felony assault on his live-in girlfriend the night prior. Officers recognized Mr. Garcia driving a vehicle and initiated the traffic stop in the 1100 block of North Raymond. [...]
Jose Lima, Former Dodger, Dies from Heart Attack in Pasadena
On Sunday, May 23, 2010 shortly after 6:00 a.m., Pasadena Fire Department Paramedics responded to the home of former Dodger pitcher Jose Lima. Mr. Lima was found to be in full cardiac arrest and transported to a local hospital. Hospital staff pronounced Mr. Lima dead at 0652 hours. The specific cause of death is unknown. [...]
Fire Guts Apt. on Queensberry Road in Pasadena Sunday Morning
At approximately 12:30pm Sunday, Pasadena Fire DEPT. responded multiple engines The fire caused nearly $100,000 worth of damage to the Pasadena duplex. The fire started in a bedroom and mainly damaged the west unit. About two-dozen fire personnel extinguished the fire, which caused an estimated $75,000 to the structure and another $20,000 worth of damage [...]
25 Minutes can Save a Child’s Life
The 4th Annual “Take 25” national campaign, sponsored by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is May 25th. The Pasadena Police Department will participate by taking 25 minutes at over a dozen schools at morning assemblies to teach children how to stay safe. “The Communications Section has taken the leadership initiative to get [...]
ALWAYS BUCKLE UP – FOR YOU AND YOU’RE FAMILY Seat Belt Ticket Increases to $142
If you’re planning to hit the road for a late spring or early summer getaway, be sure that everyone in the car wears their seat belt on every trip, day and night. Law enforcement throughout the state, including the Pasadena Police Department will be looking for unbelted drivers and passengers as part of the 2010 [...]