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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014 - NOVEMBER 9, 2014 - VOLUME 3, NO. 44
A Salute to Veterans Nov. 11 at in Pasadena
37 Years of the Pasadena Doo Dah Parade
Every year Pasadena says “Thank you!” to America’s veterans, salutes their service, honors their sacrifices, and promises their dedication to our nation will never be forgotten. The free, annual Veterans Day commemoration at Centennial Square in front of Pasadena City Hall will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, and will end with a flyover by the Condor Squadron of World War II-era planes at 11:11 a.m. At 11:30 a.m. the salute to veterans will continue when everyone is invited to the Pasadena Senior Center, just down the block at 85 E. Holly St., where hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and cherry cobbler will be served. Entertainment will be provided by The Bob and Bernie Show. Prepaid lunch reservations must be made at the Senior Center’s Welcome Desk no later than Friday, Nov. 7. For more information visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter. org or call (626) 685-6724.
Doo Dah Parade - Saturday, November 15 at 11:00 a.m.
-Photo by Terry Miller
It all began at Chromo’s Bar and Grill. Chromos was located near Ernie Junior Tacos and down the block from the Hotel Taylor, an SRO in Old Town Pasadena. While some considered it nothing more than
a blighted district in need of redevelopment others inhabited the neighborhood as a creative playground. Famous and not-so-famous artists rented cheap lofts and soon-to-be legendary bands rocked on at Chromo’s, Vi-
All 14 at-grade rail crossings now complete for Foothill Gold Line On the heels of last week’s completion of all light rail track installation for the Foothill Gold Line from Pasadena to Azusa, the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority (Construction Authority) announced today that the agency has achieved another major milestone for the project – completion of all 14 at-grade (or street-level) crossings for the 11.5-mile light rail extension. The final grade crossing work, at Mountain Ave, was completed this week – three months ahead of schedule. Work began on the grade crossings in February 2013, and required long-term closures of each street. Each grade crossing received upgrades to underground utilities, the roadway, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, in addition to installation of light rail track,
Year’s Tournament of Roses. But if January 1st falls on a Sunday the parade is always held the following day. Peter Apanel (who would become Czar of the Doo Please see page 2
Alhambra man dies after a fist fight with roommate Saturday morning at approximately 1:00 a.m. Pasadena officers responded to the 100 block of South Raymond Avenue regarding a person down on the sidewalk. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, Joseph Rafael, 31, of Alhambra. Rafael was found unresponsive and officers administered CPR until paramedics arrived. Rafael was then transported to a local area hospital where he died from his injuries Officers learned the victim and a suspect, Giorgio Bustamante, 30, of Alhambra, were roommates and had been attending a birthday celebration in Old Pasadena. Rafael and Bustamante reportedly became involved in an argument with each other that escalated into a physical altercation.
Rose floats announced for 2015 Rose Parade
ings complete means that most of the risk on the project is behind us.” Construction took place at the following at-grade crossings: • First Ave and Santa Clara St, Arcadia • Mayflower Ave, Monrovia
The Tournament of Roses® Association has announced the 39 float entries that will participate in the 126th Rose Parade, themed “Inspiring Stories.” The floats, listed with the builder are (alphabetically by participating company or organization): ABC's The Bachelor, Fiesta Parade Floats AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Fiesta Parade Floats American Armenian Rose Float Association, Phoenix Decorating Company American Honda Motor Co., Phoenix Decorating Company Burbank Tournament of Roses Association, Self Built Cal Poly Universities, Self Built China Airlines, Ltd., Ar-
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-Photo by Terry Miller
signals, and communications and safety equipment. “Completing the at-grade crossings is an important milestone for the project, keeping us on time and on budget,” stated Construction Authority CEO Habib F. Balian. “We are now less than a year from turning the project over to Metro, and having the cross-
tale’s, Hazel’s Bar and the Loch Ness Monster Pub. A perfect setting for something interesting to happen. And it did. Pasadena is a city of many traditions, the most well-known being New
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-Photo by Terry Miller