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‘Administrative review’ of Pasadena police officers concluded Most allegations deemed ‘exonerated' or ‘unfounded' In 2012, Pasadena Police Chief Phillip L. Sanchez contracted with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) to conduct independent investigations into eight personnel complaints filed with the Pasadena Police Department (PPD). These complaints were primarily brought forth by a sole source Please see page 20
LASD Homicide Bureau assists South Pasadena PD in shooting An off-duty California State University, Los Angeles police officer was injured during a confrontation with an armed suspect early Sunday morning, in the 1000 block of Arroyo Verde Road in the City of South Pasadena. The suspect was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Detectives are continuing to assist South Pasadena Police Department personnel investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer involved shooting that occurred in the 1000 block of Arroyo Verde Road, South Pasadena. Detectives have learned that Please see page 15
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Complaint filed with Los Angeles County Thousands District Attorney against City of Sierra Madre apply for Public Integrity Division looking into allegations Pasadena Firefighter trainee positions BY SHEL SEGAL
complaint with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Public Integrity Division. Office Spokesperson Jane Robison confirmed on Tuesday that a complaint had been filed. However, she could not offer any specifics about the complaint.
It hasn’t happened since 2009, but the gates are finally opening back up. The Pasadena Fire Department is looking to hire new firefighter trainees and held its first testing session Monday at the Pasadena Convention Center. Judging by the number of applicants, the department will have its pick of the crop. “We are testing over 4,000 applicants for firefighter trainees,” said Lisa Derderian, public information officer for the department. “Out of that 4,000, approximately 10 will make it out and go to the firefighter academy. It’s a very competitive field. It’s not just a job, it’s a career. There’s very little turnover, which is a good thing. But in the last couple of years we’ve had a lot of retirements. So, we’re now at the point where we do need to fill those positions.”
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Elaine Aguilar, Sierra Madre city manager, talks with residents at the first of four community meetings about the water crisis facing the city. -Photo by Terry Miller
BY SHEL SEGAL One Sierra Madre resident is claiming that city water customers were collectively overcharged more than $88,000 for water in fiscal year 2011-12, according to documents obtained by Beacon Media Inc. Sierra Madre resident Earl Ritchie is so convinced of this that he has filed a
Temple Station deputies discover indoor marijuana in Duarte Police helicopters assist with use of infra-red – 3 arrested
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At approximately 3:30 AM, Temple Station deputies assigned to the Duarte area came upon an indoor marijuana cultivation
operation during a 459PC ( possible robbery in progress ) investigation. Please see page 15
Cabaret star Michael York battles rare disease - Amyloidosis Celebrating his 50th year as a professional actor, Michael York, OBE, visited Pasadena Tuesday evening to discuss his recent fight with Amyloidosis, a rare and often misdiagnosed disease that connected him to the Fink family locally. This is the first time York has spoken publicly in the States about the disease that took a serious toll on the popular actor’s life. “It all began two years ago, when I was doing a miniseries with Tom Conti,” he says. “I noticed I was getting dark circles under my eyes. At first, I was able to cover them up with make-up which for an actor is pretty normal, but it got worse and was really becoming evident, so I had to
Actor Michael York is flanked by Kaytee Fink on the left and her sister Meghan on the right. -Photo by Terry Miller
wear dark glasses.," York said. York was diagnosed with bone cancer. However, doctors later concluded that he was, in fact, suffering from amyloidosis, a blood disorder
that deposits abnormal proteins throughout the body. It breaks down tissue and is often fatal. Please see page 9