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Stories Games for Kids at Sunland – Tujunga Branch Library, January 15, 2020

Once upon a time, there was a child who could listen to stories all day long! Once that child was there in all of us, just like the kids today who enjoy a good story while their mind runs wild with imagination. The fairy-tale characters, the plot twists, and the magical places fascinate them, as they are transported to new worlds. That said, storytelling for kids is an art and not an easy one at that.

That ‘art’ would be conducted by the Sunland – Tujunga Branch Library on January 15, 2020 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Story-telling and crafts for children will be done at Sunland – Tujunga Branch Library.

January 13, 2020

Once upon a time, there was a

A Sad Event on January 13 – A Farewell to STNC Library’s Beloved Oak

From Sunland Tujunga Neighborhood Council’s Library

Dear Neighbors,

As patrons of the Sunland-Tujunga Library, we know you share our affection for the Coast Live Oak Tree outside our branch. The tree has been a fixture of our community for many years, and when we realized it was suffering, we hoped we could do something to save it.

We hired a certified arborist to evaluate the tree and make recommendations for how to proceed. Unfortunately, the assessment indicated that we will need to remove the tree because of its severe structural decline.

As always, public health and safety are our priority, so the tree removal is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.

On Monday, January 13 at 9 a.m. the Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library and the local community will celebrate the life of the tree and give it a fond farewell.

January 13, 2020

From Sunland Tujunga Neighborhood Council's Library Dear Neighbors,

Pasadena Bakery Fined $81,000 for Labor, Wage Violations

A Pasadena bakery has been fined more than $80,000 for minimum wage violations and various California labor code violations, city officials announced today.

Chapala Bakery at 265 E. Orange Grove Blvd. was assessed nearly $81,000 in back wages, damages, premiums and interest after a joint investigation by the city’s Planning & Community Development Department and the California Department of Industrial Relations, according to Lisa Derderian, Pasadena public information officer.

Responding to an employee-generated complaint, city staff interviewed several bakery employees and determined that violations of Pasadena’s minimum wage ordinance and California Labor Code had occurred, she said.

City representatives held several meetings with the business owner in an effort to resolve the matter, but no agreement was reached, Derderian said.

The fines include minimum wage violations, overtime and split shift pay, meal and rest period pay, and liquidated damages due employees.

Staff from the DIR Judgement Enforcement Unit continue to investigate the proprietor’s various assets in an effort to recover funds for the payment of unpaid wages, penalties and damages.

A Pasadena bakery has been fined more

Eagle Valley Basketball Lose 54-83 to Montrose

On Thursday night Eagle Valley boys basketball lost 83-54 to Montrose in Gypsum. Nando Vidaurri and Keegan Garvey of Eagle Valley each hitting twice 3-pointers from behind the arc during the first half. Branden Vigil, who led the home team with 10 points, and Bryan Martinez both slashed through to the hole as part of the attack.

“Your goal is to make other teams play to your strengths,” Devils Justin Brandt said. “We need to play fast and with great spacing and communicate well. Sometimes, we may need to have two guys covering one, but if we’re playing well, we can do that.”

Montrose was able to pound the ball inside with Trey Reese finishing with 14 points and Trey Schwerdtfeger ending up with 10.

Eagle Valley was down just 37-26 at the half, within striking distance, before the Devils’ offense had just one field goal during the first six minutes of the second half, allowing the visitors to blow the game open.

On Thursday night Eagle Valley boys basketball

La Crescenta Townhome Damaged by Chimney Fire

On Tuesday morning La Crescenta townhome caught fire. Glendale Fire Department is looking into what caused it.

On Tuesday morning sometime before 10:40 a.m. at 56 Northwoods Lane, gardeners working in that area first noticed smoke and fire coming from the chimney. Residents of the home were able to safely evacuate after being alerted by the workers.

Glendale Fire Department spokeswoman Anita Shandi said that firefighters arrived at the spot within five minutes after fire alert and were able to contain its spread to the home and a neighboring unit.

The fire was extinguished before 12:20 p.m., and no injuries were reported.

On Tuesday morning La Crescenta townhome caught

Community, Council Women, Government

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk

Transforming Lawn to Drought-Tolerant Landscaping

Interested in transforming your lawn to drought-tolerant landscaping? LADWP’s Turf Replacement Program is hosting a Hands-On Workshop (HOW) to teach residents how to remove turf, grade soil for capturing rainwater, and learn the step-by-step process to create sustainable landscapes in your own yards.

The upcoming HOW will take place Saturday, January 25th at Hyde Park. For more information visit www.lawnbegonedwp.com and www.ladwp.com/landscaping.

Transforming Lawn to Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Interested in transforming

Sex Offender

GREENWOOD, FRANK JOSEPH

Known Aliases

GREEN, FRANCIS JOSEPH
GREENWOOD, FRANCIS JOSEPH
GREENWOOD JR, FRANK JOSEPH
GREENWOOD, FRANK
GREENWOOD, JOE

Description

Date Of Birth: 11/26/1943
Sex: MALE
Height: 5’10
Weight: 200
Eye Color: BROWN
Hair Color: BROWN
Ethnicity: WHITE

Offenses

288(a): LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS ACTS WITH A CHILD UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE

Convicted: 1990Release: 1990

Last Known Address: 10444 SHERMAN GROVE AVE SPC 15, SUNLAND, 91040 County: LOS ANGELES

January 9, 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Known Aliases GREEN, FRANCIS JOSEPH GREENWOOD, FRANCIS

Sex Offender

GOODRICH, ERIK JOHN

Known Aliases

GOODRICH, ERIK

Description

Date Of Birth: 1/12/1972
Sex: MALE
Height: 5’09
Weight: 150
Eye Color: HAZEL
Hair Color: BROWN
Ethnicity: WHITE

Offenses

311.11(a): POSSESS OR CONTROL OBSCENE MATTER DEPICTING MINOR IN SEXUAL CONDUCT

Convicted: 2016 Release: 2016

Last Known Address: 7832 WENTWORTH ST, SUNLAND, 91040 County: LOS ANGELES

January 9, 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Known Aliases GOODRICH, ERIK Description Date Of Birth: 1/12/1972 Sex: MALE Height: 5'09 Weight: 150 Eye Color: HAZEL Hair

Sex Offender

ELDREDGE, JUDY A

Known Aliases

ELDREDGE, JUDY ANN
ELDRIDGE, JUDY
ELDREDGE, JUDY

Description

Date Of Birth: 3/10/1956
Sex: FEMALE
Height: 5’04
Weight: 170
Eye Color: GREEN
Hair Color: BROWN
Ethnicity: WHITE

Offenses

261(a)(2): RAPE BY FORCE OR FEAR

Convicted: 2002 Release: 2007

Last Known Address: 8944 BACHRY PL, SUNLAND, 91040 County: LOS ANGELES

January 9, 2020