Volunteer Opportunities at Holiday Marketplace

The Arroyos and Foothills Conservancy is having a tabling event at the Theodore Payne Foundation as part of the Foundation’s Holiday Marketplace on Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day. The Arroyos and Foothills Conservancy will be giving out bookmarks, canvas bags and copies of its native plant guides.

Volunteers are needed and slots are two hours long. Volunteers will have a chance to roam around the market to check out the other vendors. To sign up for a slot visit https://tinyurl.com/47fy5r5.

Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning

An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday, Dec. 4. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light and citizen scientists, bring your iNaturalist app to add wildlife sightings!

The gate will be open from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and Friends of the Rosemont Preserve Committee members will be available to answer questions and present this community resource.

The Preserve is located at the north end of Rosemont Avenue, just past the chain link fence. As street parking is limited, please park at Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont Ave. Those with mobility issues who require a closer parking spot should contact the Rosemont Preserve Committee.

Those planning on walking the trails should wear sturdy shoes.  

This event is free to the public and suitable for all ages; no reservations required. Rain cancels. Sorry, no pets please.  

For further information, contact the Friends of the Rosemont Preserve at RosemontFriends@gmail.com.

CVCA to Meet Dec. 9

The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting will include discussion on local issues as well as an opportunity for foothill area residents to bring their own concerns. Contact the CVCA at crescentavalleycommunityassn@gmail.com with questions and for Zoom meeting information.

All are welcome.

Reward Offered in Murder of Iran Moreno

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of 13-year-old Pasadena resident Iran Moreno.

This $20,000 reward is in addition to the $10,000 reward offered by the City of Pasadena. 

Anyone with information about this shooting can call Pasadena police at (626) 744-4241. Anonymous tips can also be called in to Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or online at crimestoppers.org.