Altadena Guild Home Tour to Take Place Sunday

The walking tour of four Altadena homes on Midlothian Drive goes to benefit research programs at the Huntington Hospital.

Volunteers Needed for Town Council Education Committee

The Town Council's Public Education Committee is looking for members of the public who want to serve.

Harlem Globetrotters to Visit Altadena

The basketball performers will be holding a skills clinic at 24 Hour Fitness in Altadena on June 29 as part of a six-location tour in Southern California.

Local Resident Tells Mt. Echo Trail Rescue Story in Photos

A local resident, Ralph Miles, shared the following account of tripping and falling while hiking on from the Cobb Estate. He was saved by the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team, who rappelled down to get him.

Town Council Election Season Begins: Deadline to File is May 8

Elections for the county's advisory board in Altadena will be held on June 5 and June 9. Residents interested in running for office must file by May 8.

NYTimes: Altadena Citrus Trees in Danger

The New York Times reports that a citrus disease could threaten trees across Southern California, and leads the story with an Altadena back yard citrus grower.

Developer Aiming for 2015 Opening for Altadena Senior Housing Project

Developers of the MonteCedro senior home project at 2212 N. El Molino Avenue are aiming to open the project in 2015.

New Farmers Market to Include Small-Scale Backyard Farmers

The new farmers market at Loma Alta Park that starts on May 30 will have a place for local back yard produce growers, according to its market manager.

Vendor List Released for New Loma Alta Farmers Market

A partial list of vendors who will be at the new Altadena Farmers Market that starts on May 30 has been made available to the public.

Updated: Town Council Preview: Farmers Market, MonteCedro, Elections

The Altadena Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. tonight at the Altadena Community Center. Below are some of the topics that will be discussed.

Hero Dog May Be Saved from Shelter Today

A black lab who stood by a dog companion who got hit by a car appears likely to be adopted today, according to City News Service.

Snowy Mt. Lowe Fire Road (Photos)

An Altadena Patch reader took the following photos of snow up the Mt. Lowe Fire Road Saturday morning.

Carolyn Seitz, Ellen Snortland Named Women of the Year in 29th Congressional District

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Pasadena, honored local Sheriff's Department volunteer Carolyn Seitz and author and performance artist Ellen Snortland on Friday.

Survey on Next ACONA Meeting Topics

Residents are being asked for their input on how the last Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations Meeting went, and on what topics they would like to discuss at the June meeting.

Food Truck Friday Event Canceled Over Rain Forecast

Fancy Food Truck Friday, which was scheduled to be held this Friday, has been canceled because of the rainy forecast for that night.

Warning: Walking and Texting May Lead to Bear Collision (Video)

A KTLA news crew captured video of an oblivious texter who nearly walked into a bear in Montrose.

Altadena Urban Farmers Market Wins Marketing Contest

The organization, which is run by the Arroyo Time Bank, is trying to find a way to start up a regular food and crafts market.

Bob Lucas Library Branch to Hold Open House Post-Renovation

Altadena's satellite library branch will hold an open house event on April 29.

Funeral for Man Shot by Pasadena Police Held in Altadena on Saturday

Kendrec Lavelle McDade, an Azusa resident killed in an officer-involved shooting in Pasadena, was memorialized at a service at the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Altadena on Saturday.

Poll: Altadena's Treasures, Challenges, and Future

A major part of the Altadena Community Visioning Workshop is for people to identify what they love about Altadena, what challenges it faces, and a vision for its future. Tell us about your ideas below.

Public Invited to Saturday Altadena Flag Day Celebration

A public ceremony will be held on April 21 and a flag designated by the Town Council to represent Altadena will be raised.

Bulldog-Boxer Mix Jackson Wins Altadena Patch Puppy Contest

Meet Jackson, who was voted the cutest puppy in our National Puppy Day contest last week.

1940 Census Website Swarmed With Visitors

The U.S. National Archives has put up a searchable database of 1940 Census Data and according to the Associated Press, the site got 22 million visitors on Monday. The map on right is a depiction of Altadena in 1940.

Altadena Urban Farmers Market Organizers Trying to Revive Event

Organizers of the event have entered a county-wide contest they believe is one step towards having a regular market event again, though the event may not end up in Altadena.

You Didn't Win the Mega Millions Jackpot—Who Did?

Lucky people in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland hit all six numbers, and 29 people in California got five.

Altadena Homes Will be on Theodore Payne Native Garden Tour

Two Altadena homes will be among 37 homes on an annual tour designed to promote the planting of California native gardens.

'Timeline' of Altadena Patch Now Up on Facebook Page

Altadena Patch, like all other branded Facebook pages, has been switched to 'timeline.' Some may not like the design, but on the plus side, you can now easily look up archived Altadena Patch stories.

County Shelters Discounting Pet Adoption This Weekend

From Friday to Sunday county and city of Los Angeles shelters will offer big discounts on pet adoption.

Lost in Millard Canyon: The Rescue

In a two-part series, Altadena Patch tells the story of Akiva Estersohn, who suffered a traumatic head injury while lost for 58 hours in Millard Canyon.

Altadena NAACP Leader Honored as 'Woman of the Year' by State Legislator

Barbara Bigby, a local business owner, educator, and volunteer, has been named legislator Anthony Portantino's "Woman of the Year."

Last Chance to Register for Hahamongna Walkabout this Week

This week in the Hahamongna Walkabout event, and Friday is the last chance for people who want to go to register.

Lost and Injured for 58 Hours in Millard Canyon

In a two-part series, Altadena Patch tells the story of Akiva Estersohn, who suffered a traumatic head injury while lost for 58 hours in Millard Canyon.

Trayvon Martin Case Inspires Local Altadena Discussion Event

A nationally covered shooting of a black teenager in Florida is the partial inspiration for a discussion on law enforcement to be held at an Altadena church on Saturday.

Improving Ralphs, Neighborhood Noise on ACONA Agenda

Improving the Ralphs grocery store on Lake Avenue will be one of two topics discussed at the Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations meeting on March 27.

Meeting on Environmental Impact of NFL at the Rose Bowl

Would increased use of the Rose Bowl affect Altadena residents? Anyone with concerns can give public input on the issue at an April 3 meeting.

New Member Selected to Sit on Altadena Town Council

Judy Matthews, a 30 year Altadena resident and local volunteer, will fill the seat until the Town Council's June elections.

First Day of Spring Cool and Snowy in Los Angeles County

Tuesday is the first day of Spring, but after a warm winter, it's cool and snowy in Los Angeles County.

Town Council Preview: Farmers Market, Flag Update, Community Standards

A preview of items of interest at Tuesday's meeting of the Altadena Town Council.

Snowy San Gabriels (Photos)

Reader and wildlife activist Lori Paul sent in the following photos of rare San Gabriel Mountain snow vistas from the Chaney Trail area--plus we add some shots from Echo Mountain.

Altadena Home to Appear on Modern Home Architectural Tour

The Pasadena Heritage Spring home tour on March 25 features a modern-style home on Highview Avenue in Altadena.