Venus Transit 2012: When to Watch the Sky

In a rare phenomenon similar to a solar eclipse, the shadow of Venus crossing the sun will be visible shortly after 3 p.m. on the West Coast

New Altadena Farmers Market Takes Urban Approach

The Los Angeles Times reviews the new Altadena Farmers Market

A Brief History of the San Gabriel Mountains

KCET tells the story of the history of L.A. County's mountain range, from John Muir to the Alpine Tavern to gold rush days.

Altadena Sheriff's Station to Compete in BBQ Contest

The Sheriff's Department is hosting its annual barbeque and homemade salsa contest in Castaic this weekend.

New Farmers Market Starts at 3 P.M. Today

The market will run from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and today is the grand opening.

Conservancy Reaches Rosemont Preserve Fundraising Goal

Community members pledged enough money in the past week to meet its fundraising goal to create the Rosemont Preserve, a 7.2-acre canyon chaparral coated in Oak trees and wildflowers.

Find Your Local Memorial Day Events

The following events will be held for Memorial Day Weekend locally

Updated List of Farmers Market Vendors

An updated list of vendors for the new farmers market starting up next Wednesday at Loma Alta Park.

One Week Until New Farmers Market Opens

The Altadena Farmers Market will begin next Wednesday May 30. Below is a list of expected vendors.

Altadena Rare Fruit Grower Featured in L.A. Times

A local member of RIPE Altadena showed the paper an odd citrus fruit called Buddha's hand citron.

PHOTOS: Adoptable Pets

These pets from the Pasadena Humane Society desperately need homes.

Pasadena Marathon Route (Graphic)

Here's all the information you need for the 2012 Pasadena Marathon on Sunday from the route, to street closures, to schedules and everything else.

Local Conservancy has May 31 Deadline to Purchase Foothill Land

The Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy, which has several projects in Altadena, is currently looking for help to establish a nature preserve above Montrose-La Crescenta.

Millard Canyon Guided HIking Tours Offered on Saturday

The Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy will hold four hiking tours at different hours on Saturday on new land that it is raising funds to purchase in Millard Canyon.

L.A. to See Biggest Solar Eclipse Since 1992 on Sunday

Before sunset, the Earth's moon will pass in front of the sun, casting a giant shadow across the land.

June 26 ACONA Meeting to Focus on Local Business Issues

The Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (ACONA) meeting on June 26 will focus on local business issues, and will also host the new captain at the Altadena Sheriff's Station.

Yorkshire Terrier Attacked in Backyard by Loose Dog

An Altadena resident on Coolidge Avenue has the following account of a loose dog attacking her Yorkshire Terrier in her own backyard Wednesday morning.

Local Bike to Work Week Events

The Altadena Bicycle Club will be holding a ride in honor of Bike to Work Week, and the City of Pasadena has many events for cyclists.

Meet Your Altadena Town Council Candidates (Videos)

Town Council candidates introduced themselves at Tuesday's Altadena Town Council meeting.

Town Council Election Will Not Be Canceled

At Tuesday's meeting there was a brief discussion about whether there is a need to hold an election when no seats are contested, but voting will be held on June 9 as planned.

PHOTOS: Adoptable Pets at Pasadena Humane

If you're looking for a furry friend, check out these pets up for adoption at the Pasadena Humane Society.

Find Out Who's Running for Altadena Town Council In Your District

The map below will help you figure out who your candidate is, if you are in one of the districts where a candidate is running.

Town Council Preview: Elections, Candidate's Forum, Liquor Permit

This week's Altadena Town Council meeting will include a forum for ATC candidates, an election update, and discussion of a proposed liquor permit.

Local Radio Personality's Food Truck Rant

Sandra Tsing Loh, a performer who does a weekly radio piece on the local public radio station, took aim at food trucks this week, including one that will be at tonight's Fancy Food Truck Friday event.

Altadena Man Testifies in Insurance Case Over Station Fire Damage

Ricardo Robles is one of a group of Altadena residents who have sued Mercury Casualty Co. on the grounds that it did not adequately compensate for smoke and ash damage from the Station Fire.

Brandon Jackson Scholarship Basketball Shoot-Out to Take Place June 23

For the second annual year, a youth basketball tournament will be held to raise money for a scholarship honoring Altadena resident Brandon Jackson, who was shot and killed in 2011.

No Candidates File for Two Town Council Seats, Others Not Contested

A preliminary list of candidates for Altadena Town Council races posted on the Altadenablog shows that no candidates filed to run in two districts, and none of the other candidates will have an opponent.

Help Map Altadena's Dog Attacks

Since we reported news of a dog attack near Casitas and Figueroa readers have described other attacks in Altadena. If you know of an attack please add it to our map.

Monthly Trails Working Group Meeting Tuesday Night

The Altadena Crest Trail Restoration Working Group will holds its monthly public meeting Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the Altadena Community Center.

Altadena Couple Reunited With Dog After Bee Attack

KTLA reports that a dog who survived a bee attack gets to go home nearly two weeks after he faced serious medical problems from bee stings. Three out of the couple's four dogs died from the attack.

Photos: 'Cinnamon' the Bear Visits Monrovia Park

The bear is well-known to Monrovia's Canyon Park volunteers and made an appearance at the park on Sunday.

Mail Theft in the Meadows

The Altadenablog reports that some residents in the Meadows neighborhood have seen their mail stolen.

Fancy Food Truck Friday Preview: Return of the Trucks

Sushi burritos, heavy metal burgers, Italian sandwiches and more will be on the menu at Fancy Food Truck Friday on May 11.

The Best Place Locally to View Saturday's Super Moon

The super moon will appear as much as 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than other full moons of 2012.

County Shelters Discount Senior Pet Adoption

Los Angeles County shelters are offering a discount on fees for adopting pets five years or older in the month of May.

Conservancy to Offer Hiking Tours of New Millard Canyon Land

The Arroyo & Foothills Conservancy will offer hikes on May 19 of 13 acres in the area that the group has an agreement to purchase.

Updated: Bears Back in the Woods, 'Safe and Sound' (Video)

State officials are asking media and onlookers to back away and remain quiet at the Kinneloa Mesa cul-de-sac where a mother bear and two cubs have climbed into a tree.

Mama Bear and Two Cubs Napping in Kinneloa Mesa Tree (Photos)

A homeowner in the unincorporated Kinneloa Mesa area east of Altadena found a mama bear and two cubs in his driveway early Thursday morning.

What Are You Planting in Your Garden for Summer?

Altadena Patch Editor Dan Abendschein just planted tomatoes. Upload your spring and summer garden photos and tell us what you are planting.

Deadline to File to Run for Town Council is Tuesday 5 p.m.

The deadline to file to run for Altadena Town Council is Tuesday May 8,.