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Day at the Races: Record 21st Breeders’ Cup World Championship victory for jockey Mike Smith by Terry Miller
even place, let alone show. However, the crowd at the track Saturday took it all in stride while they sipped fine champagne and showed off their finest hats. Bayern, a three-year-old colt, won the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita, withstand-
and pink portrait, students were able to share their personal experiences and messages of hope. “I wanted to give the students an assignment that went along with the theme of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” said Steve Solis, photography teacher at Blair High School. “Many high school stu-
Suspect who sent nude photographs to students at John Muir arrested in Oregon
dents use social media. When they share their finished portraits online, I believe they can make a difference by helping to get the word out about getting checked.” Part of the assignment was to research statistics and facts about breast cancer awareness from Please see page 2
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ing a final surge from Toast of New York to win by a nose. The colt likely earned Horse of the Year honors in the process, but it didn’t come without controversy. Ridden by Martin Garcia, Please see page 4
Blair High School photography students promote breast cancer awareness with impactful and informative photos In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, photography students at Blair High School in the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) were given a special assignment: create a public service announcement (PSA) that will generate awareness about breast cancer. Through creating a black, white
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Pasadena Police Officers were dispatched to a suspicious circumstances call in July involving obscene pictures being sent to hundreds of recipients (students and adults) from an e-mail account associated with John Muir High School. The e-mails contained a nude photograph of John Muir science teacher, Richard Rosa. A criminal investigation was launched and detectives learned Rosa was not responsible for the emails and he was out of the country at the time the emails were generated. Further investigation revealed the e-mails were sent by Rosa’s estranged partner, David A. Galvan (Hispanic, male-38) who had unlawfully accessed Mr. Rosa’s Pasadena Unified School District e-mail account. Suspect-Galvan was reportedly angry over the relationship ending when he distributed the obscene pictures. On July 24, 2014, the case was filed with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office who issued a $110,000.00 warrant for the following charges: -Penal Code Section 529(a)(3)-False impersonation (felony) - Penal Code Section 530.5(a)-Identity theft (felony) - Penal Code Section
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There were upsets galore during a cool and stormy Breeders Cup at Santa Anita on Saturday. California Chrome took nothing home; Shared Belief (ridden by Mike Smith) was essentially knocked out of the Classic; and many other notable horses didn’t
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Metro 57 cars short to operate “Salute to Our Veteran’s” Gold Line and Expo projects fully luncheon Habib Balian sent out an email after a local paper ran a story on the shortage of cars for the new Gold Line light rail tracks. The forecast shortage of rail cars to service is a reality, according to him, even though the Foothill Gold Line from Pasadena to Azusa and Expo Phase II projects are on time. Last week Metro unveiled the first of 78 rail cars delivered on time by Kinkisharyo International, the firm
responsible for manufacturing the light rail vehicles for the county. Both the Foothill Gold Line and Expo Phase II projects are on time for delivery to Metro next September. Unfortunately, based on an already aggressive schedule, Metro won’t have the 57 rail cars needed to operate both lines at full service for months past turn-over of the lines for testing and pre-revenue service, Balian said.
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528.5(a)-Internet/Electronic impersonation (misdemeanor) - Penal Code Section 311.2(a)-Obscene matter (misdemeanor-2 counts) Galvan learned he was wanted by police and attempted to avoid arrest by hiding out in another state. With the assistance of the United States
“Salute to Our Veteran’s”. luncheon and program will be presented by the Pasadena Women’s Connection on Wednesday, November 19, 11:30 am at the Women’s City Club of Pasadena, 160 North Oakland Ave., Pasadena. A representative from the United States Coast Guard will speak on the history of the Coast Guard and it’s role in the armed forces and protecting
the homeland. Motivational speaker John Reed, retired Santa Ana police officer, will chronicle “The Stages of Life” in his inspirational talk. Active duty and veterans and family are invited to attend and will be honored for their service. Tickets are $23.w For reservations call Darlene (818)353-2212 Or Carole (818)7901907.
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Marshal’s Office, Galvan was detained in Hillsboro, Oregon on October 21, 2014. Galvan waived extradition and was transported to the Pasadena City Jail late Wednesday evening, October 29, 2014. Galvan was later transported to Los Angeles County Jail where he remains in custody.
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various reliable sources. With research in hand, each photography student was instructed to write on their hands or arms, a statistic or short phrase that they wanted to make the public aware of about breast cancer. Included in the portrait, the subject was to have on one pink item or wear the breast cancer awareness ribbon. The inspiration for this project came from “Dear World”, a business/art project/social experiment (http://www.dearworld.me) where people write messages on their bodies to tell a visual story. “Through this project I learned that there were more than 2.8 million women with a history of breast cancer. This stood out to me because that’s a huge number and my grandma is a part of that group,” said Blair photography student India Epps. “I’m now more enlightened on what many women go through and I am very thankful for her survival.” (See the attached photos for India Epps’ project featuring herself and her grandmother). “We are hoping to display the gallery of work in the front office at the school and/or district office for people to view,” continued teacher Solis. “If just one person sees the students’ work and is encouraged to get checked, we’ve reached our short-term goal. I’m hoping our message through the wonderful art of photography, helps accomplish that.” The finished portraits may be viewed online through the
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classroom Pinterest page at: http://www.pinterest.com/ chelsea4315/breast-cancer-awareness/ About Blair High School: Blair High School is one of four comprehensive high schools in the Pasadena Unified School District. In 40 plus years of existence, the school has maintained an unwavering commitment to providing students with a firm, wide-ranging academic foundation on which to build a successful future. Blair is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school hosting both the Middle Years Programme for grades 6-10 and the Diploma Programme for grades 11-12, providing the framework for an integrated and international philosophy that is supported by academic rigor and opportunities to explore and learn about the world outside their immediate community.
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Physical fitness test proves that California students are becoming more fit State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced that the percentage of students who met the Healthy Fitness Zone performance standards in all six areas continued to climb this year, according to the results of the 2013‒14 Physical Fitness Test. “It’s encouraging to see our students becoming more fit and healthy,” said Torlakson. “Students have to be healthy and alert to succeed in the classroom, in college, and in their careers, but also to lead a more fulfilling life. That’s why it is so important that all of us— teachers, parents and community leaders—teach our children the importance of eating right, and exercising regularly and following healthy lifestyles ourselves so we can serve as role models.” More than 1.3 million fifth, seventh, and ninth graders took the FITNESSGRAM® during the 2013‒14 school year — a series of six separate tests that measure aerobic capacity, body composition, abdominal strength, trunk extensor strength, upper body strength, and flexibility. In all three grades the percentage of students who performed all six tests at the highest level increased compared to the last two years. Overall, about 26.6 percent of fifth graders, 33 percent of seventh graders, and 38.1 percent of ninth graders scored at the highest levels, called the Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ). This represents levels of fitness that offer protection against diseases resulting from sedentary living. Torlakson, an avid runner and former high school cross country and track coach, demonstrated his commitment to fitness by launching a Team California for Healthy Kids initiative shortly after taking office. The initiative brings together educators, community leaders, athletes, and other celebrities to help schools offer
healthy choices to students. Students also improved in Aerobic Capacity, one of the six areas assessed annually and is considered among the most important gauges of health (Table 2). Aerobic Capacity is the ability to perform large muscle, high-intensity exercise for prolonged periods. Please note that the HFZ performance standards for the Body Mass Index (BMI), one of the three body composition test options under Body Composition, were updated for the 2013‒14 fitness assessment period. Thus, current Body Composition scores cannot be compared to previous years. This is the 15th year for
reporting physical fitness test results in California public schools. The program was first authorized in 1976 and reestablished in 1995 by Assembly Bill 265. The following year, the State Board of Education designated FITNESSGRAM® as the required physical fitness test to be administered to students in grades five, seven, and nine. The 2013–14 physical fitness results for schools, school districts, counties, and the state are available on the California Department of Education (CDE) Physical Fitness Test Results Web page. More information is also available on the CDE Physical Fitness Test Web page.
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City receives grant for bicycle safety outreach The City’s Department of Transportation has received a $172,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long bicycle safety outreach program to Pasadena-area children and their families. In Pasadena, there were 98 reported collisions involving bicyclists in 2013, including 91 injuries and 2 fatalities. This grant funding will provide an opportunity to make bicycling safer by providing more visibility to bicyclists at night, providing properly fitting bicycle helmets to bicyclists and educating both bicyclists and motorists about bicycle safety. The program includes distribution of bicycle lights and bicycle helmets in addition to
the public education and outreach campaign. The grant also includes funding to upgrade the collision database system to help identify high crash rates. The first bicycle light distribution event will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2015, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the intersection of Marengo Avenue and Orange Grove Boulevard. The City’s Department of Transportation; Human Services and Recreation Department; Police Department; Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition, Day One and the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition will be providing free bicycle headlights and taillights to bicyclists who are riding without lights.
City staff and volunteers will outfit the bicycles with the new lights while educating bicyclists about bicycle safety. Similar bicycle light distribution events will continue throughout various Pasadena locations during the next several months until spring 2015. When riding at night in California, a white front light and reflectors are required by law (CVC21201). More importantly, riding without lights and reflectors may be hazardous, since the bicyclist is less visible to motorists who are sharing the road. About 69% of bicyclist fatalities in 2012 in the U.S. were in urban areas, and 48% of the bicyclist fatalities occurred between 4 p.m. and midnight, according to the most recent data
from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (NHTSA “Traffic Safety Facts” April 2014 DOT HS 812018). “California’s roadways are still among the safest in the nation,” said OTS Director Rhonda Craft. “But to meet future mobility, safety, and sustainability objectives, we must create safer roadways for all users. The City of Pasadena Department of Transportation will be using these and other resources toreach the vision we all share – Toward zero deaths, every 1 counts.” Funding for this program is from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Bayern broke inward into 5-2 favorite Shared Belief at the start, forcing that rival to check as he bumped into Moreno to his inside and was steadied between horses. The stewards immediately put up the inquiry sign after the race but ruled the interference didn’t affect the final outcome. Jockey Mike Smith aboard Shared Belief, who sustained his first loss in eight career starts with a non-threatening fourth, was unhappy with the situation “I was never able to get comfortable after getting hit at the break,” Smith said. “I think it cost me the race.” The dark bay colt earned
$2,750,000 for the Classic. Mike Smith did, however, have an earlier win aboard Judy the Beauty (1st) – “Absolutely dynamite. I couldn’t have asked for a better trip. Almost every step of it, except for almost getting caught. She broke extremely well which at times can be very crucial for her because sometimes she gets away really bad. I was happy about that; one of the best she’s ever left the gate. We saw that work at Keeneland. We knew she was ready.” Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert reported that all of his Breeders’ Cup starters came out of their races in good order, but all of the buzz was about Bayern,
who delivered Baffert his 11th Breeders’ Cup victory and his first in the Classic in 13 tries dating back to 1998. “I have never seen so much animosity over a horse race,” Baffert said. “It seems like people forgot how to watch a race.” Owned by Kaleem Shah, Bayern broke inward at the start starting a chain reaction that prompted a steward’s inquiry. “If the stewards had not posted the inquiry, there would not have been one,” Baffert said. “Mike Smith (who rode Shared Belief) wasn’t going to (claim foul). He said all the trouble happened a little later when the 9 (Toast of New York) came over and by that time, my horse was already gone.” Under Martin Garcia, Bayern led all the way to prevail by a nose over Toast of New York with California Chrome another neck back, completing the 1 1/4m in 1:59 4/5. “The sad part about all of this is that it distracts from what he did yesterday,” Baffert said. “It’s not like he is a fluke. He can do it all and he’s a fighter. You could tell he was not going to let that other horse (Toast of New York) by.” Saturday’s events were all part of the game to Baffert. “You just have to have rac-
ing luck,” Baffert said. “Game On Dude never got a trip (in the past two Classics) like Bayern got yesterday. I wish he had gotten them. You are not going to win without racing luck. “At the Preakness, Ria Antonia got us right out of the gate, but I didn’t cry about it. That’s just racing.” The ninth-place finish in the Preakness and a 10th-place finish in the Travers are the only off-the board finishes for Bayern, who did not debut until Jan. 4 this year. “After he won the Haskell, when he got back to Del Mar he missed five days of training and I probably shouldn’t have gone to Saratoga (Travers),” Baffert said. “When he is right, he is poison out of the gate. He’s like a Quarter Horse. He’s brilliant; he’s so fast. He can win going six (furlongs), seven, a mile, a mile and a quarter.” Shah was happy with the Classic victory. “I just wish it would have come without all the controversy,” Shah said. “If he is healthy, I would like (to take a shot at) the Dubai World Cup. When Bob tells me he is ready to roll, we roll. As long as he stays healthy and sound, he’ll run at 4, 5 and 6.”