Altadena News

'Could you please print, in bold letters, in the headlines, full page if possible" begins the query in the handwritten letter from Henrietta Easley of Altadena.

AFTER reading the online comments to my Sunday column about the public schools, Pasadena Unified board member Renatta Cooper responded with concern.

A young man died today after apparently falling about 100 feet down a hillside in the Altadena area, authorities said.

Michael Jackson's shockingly sudden death last week stirred memories of his Pasadena connections, dating back to the 1983 performance at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium that arguably set him on the road to pop icon-dom. That's when he caused a sensation with his famed moonwalk, seen for the first time during the taping of an NBC concert special, ...

There's no confusing politics like school confusing politics. Few have the time or the inclination to become information junkies about exactly how our publics are funded and governed.

PUSD Bright Futures Scholars Graduation was a roaring success with a humanitarian twist.

The Altadena Chapter of the NAACP presents, "Are You Afraid of the Dark?," an overview of critical issues focusing on crime in the Altadena/Pasadena Community, at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Drive.

One man's Gregory Ain may be another man's distaste of chunky stone fireplaces, but fans of the architect will want to check out this three bedroom in Altadena that's listed at $625,000. More via the listing: "Gregory Ain designed Mid Century Modern located on Altadena's historic Highview Avenue.

ADELANTO What began as a reported fight between nearly 20 people at an Adelanto apartment complex ended with the arrest of three armed men, including one known gang member from the Pasadena area, officials said.

The CSS Virginia Camp 2062 Sons of Confederate Veterans, and the Sidney Lanier Chapter 2141 Altadena, United Daughters of The Confederacy will hold services for two Confederate veterans at 2 p.m. Saturday at San Gabriel Cemetery, 601 W. Roses Road.

Roscoe Owens is a father, grandfather and great grandfather. His son Kejohnna lives in Texas with his daughter and granddaughter.

In a room below a campus art studio, Eliot Middle School eighth-grader Siara Wade puts printing blocks together, carefully loads sheets of paper, then cranks a lever that starts Big Bertha rolling.

The CSS Virginia Camp 2062 Sons of Confederate Veterans , and the Sidney Lanier Chapter 2141 Altadena, United Daughters of The Confederacy will hold services for two Confederate veterans at 2 p.m. Saturday at San Gabriel Cemetery, 601 W. Roses Road.

It can be awfully hard to be a child. It has often been hard throughout history and, in many cases, it is not any easier today.

One of them was on probation for six years in juvenile hall. Others had gang tendencies, drug addictions, or had shown physical aggression toward others.

Even by Altadena Town Council election standards, Saturday's voter turnout was "on the light side," said Bob Meyer, this year's election chairman.

The seven defendants are accused of staging an attack on San Francisco's Ingleside Police Station Aug.

A man threatened to kill two police officers after he was arrested for a hit and run and driving under the influence Sunday, police said.

Music has been a part of my life sinceA well before I was born. While I don't play a musical instrument myself, growing up I was surrounded by jazz and I am proud to say that music, particularly jazz, has always been and continues to be a part of my family legacy.

Kathi Oshima, an Altadena artist who specializes in collage exhibiting her artwork at Gallery At The End Of The World located at 2475 N. Lake Avenue in Altadena June 4-7. Kathi Oshima holding collage artwork, titled "Reflections of the Heart" Tuesday, May 12, 2009.