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Pasadena Press
MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2014 - JULY 6, 2014
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Arcadia Firefighter’s Mike Herdman’s Dog Rescued Still no sign of the popular firefighter By Terry Miller Family members, friends and colleagues gathered in prayer at the vigil Sunday night for an Arcadia firefighter who has been missing in the Los Padres National Forest since Friday June 13. His dog Duke was rescued over the weekend. The firefighter’s family vigil at station 106 Sunday it was intended to be private, for members of the Arcadia Fire Department and their immediate family members and be unified in thought, prayer, and support for Mike Herdman who has been missing for over 10 days. Several news agencies became aware of (The Vigil) through social media, and apparently broadcasted it as a public event. Approximately 120 people were at the station Sunday evening. Earlier in the day at Del Flats, the family dog Duke was located in “ok shape, dehydrated and thinner, but appeared not injured,” according to spokesperson Beth Stogner. Hikers initially found him and alerted authorities and
that’s when Bridget Herman was escorted to the site where the dog had been seen. Duke, recognizing Bridget immediately, and ran to her waiting arms. Mike Herdman’s sisters and cousins attended the vigil at the Arcadia Fire Department Station 106, one of the stations where Herdman worked, and thanked searchers for their efforts. Members of Arcadia Police Dept. also showed their solidarity for the missing firefighter. By Monday air support search crews were halted but foot search and rescue still is very much alive, according the Arcadia Fire Dept. A team of six Arcadia Firefighters started their search for their fellow firefighter Monday, by approaching the campsite from the opposite side of the mountain. Search and rescue teams have combed through over 50 square miles of the forest near Fillmore looking for Herdman, who went missing during a camping trip in the forest. Taylor Bryars, a friend and
Access to Fish Canyon Creek waterfall now possible
Del Mar Gold Line Station at Arroyo Parkway and Cordova Street Sierra Madre Villa Gold Line Station at Foothill Boulevard and Halstead Street Green Street and De Lacey Avenue Pasadena City College at North Bonnie Avenue and Colorado Boulevard
The Fish Canyon Falls Access Trail was recently dedicated by the city of Azusa and Vulcan Materials Co., opening up a new 0.7-mile pathway “through a working rock quarry that leads to the canyon trail,” according to a published report. This marks the first time in three decades hikers will be able to reach without a problem “one of the most breathtaking waterfalls in the San Gabriel Mountains,” according to that report. The beginning of the trailhead is off of Encanto Parkway, complete with a parking lot for a small number of cars. In addition it will be open seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the summer time and from dawn to dusk the rest of the year, according to Azusa and Vulcan officials. “By walking through the fenced-off path and a dirt trail through a restored portion of Fish Canyon Creek, hikers can reach the steel bridge that begins a 1.9-mile mountainous hike through a front-facing canyon lined with oaks, alders and spruce trees,” according to that report. Hikers have not been able to reach the trail since the mid 1980s, when a company known as Azusa Rock started to mine aggregate in San Gabriel Canyon’s mouth. An effort was made in the late 1990s by the city of Duarte and the California Conservation Corps when they “cut a
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fellow firefighter who was camping with Herdman when he went missing, was also at the vigil. Beth Stogner of Arcadia Fire said those who attended the vigil wore green ribbons as Herdman was wearing green shorts when he disappeared. Herdman, an avid outdoorsPlease see page 2
By SHEL SEGAL ness districts, including South Lake Avenue, Playhouse District, Old Pasadena and select Metro Gold Line stations. Using Zipcars as an alternative to buying and maintaining personal automobiles can help reduce traffic congestion, exhaust emissions and parking demand, officials said. Zipcar locations include: City Hall at Holly Street and Garfield Avenue
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By SHEL SEGAL
Department of Transportation and Zipcar introduce 20 new cars The city of Pasadena’s Department of Transportation and Zipcar are partnering to introduce 20 new Zipcars at 10 new locations throughout town to provide the public with increased access to affordable transportation options, officials recently announced. Two Zipcars will be available in reserved parking spots at or near 10 locations in Pasadena’s popular busi-
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