Status update

Hello North East Pasadena followers -

I apologize for the long delay between my last blog, but this blog will be back for a vengeance in 2010.

Some housekeeping while I was away - There was a car broken into in our neighborhood. Here are 10 things on how to AVOID CAR THEFT:

1 - Park your car in an area that is well-lit, garage, driveway and/or near lots of people.

2 - the windows rolled up and the car locked, even if it's parked at your own house.

3 - Keep valuables in your car hidden. Consider buying a removable stereo face to keep in your trunk or carry with you.

4 - Consider buying a visible mechanical locking device to lock the steering wheel, and/or an auto theft alarm system.

5 - Install locking lug nuts to prevent your custom wheels or externally mounted spare tire from being stolen.

6 - Keep in mind when purchasing a new car that some makes and models have a higher incidence of theft than others, from the lastest studies HONDAS and ACURAS are still number 1.

7 - Keep your car registration and insurance card with you instead of in the glove compartment so that thieves cannot produce these documents if stopped by police.

8 - Disconnect either the battery or the coil wire from the distributor cap if you have to leave your car unattended for an extended period of time. Car thieves will often not have the time or the desire to diagnose why the car won't start.

9 - Take your ignition keys to a locksmith or car dealer to remove the key number, which thieves can use to have the keys duplicated (jot down the number for your records first).

10 - Etch the vehicle identification number (VIN) onto the doors and fenders of your car with an electric engraver for extra protection. This helps to discourage professional car thieves, who will have to remove the markings to resell the car.

Well Enjoy the New Year's Festivities and I wish EVERYONE A HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Jess Mangubat
jessmangubat@yahoo.com
626.431.2266

SANTA AT DILBECK PASADENA OFFICE DEC 2ND WED 5:30 TO 7:00PM

Hi Everyone,

Well it true . . . Santa is on his way!


Santa is visiting our office and please feel free to come to the office for a FREE PICTURE! The time is from 5:30PM to 7:00PM
address is 132 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena CA 91105 - park between the office and Bally's fitness parking lot. Tell them you are there for Santa at the Dilbeck office!!

I know it's short notice, but it's never too late to get a free picture!

Call me if you have any questions.

Jess Mangubat
Dilbeck Realtors - Pasadena
626.431.2266
702.285.2779
jessmangubat@yahoo.com

Funding for Line to Azusa Approved

Northeast Pasadena Blog,

Yesterday, the Metro Board of Directors approved the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), committing the agency to fund construction of Foothill Extension Phase 2A to Azusa as well as complete the line to Claremont!

This victory stands as a testament to the efforts of Foothill Extension supporters who attended Metro Board meetings month after month, speaking on behalf of the San Gabriel Valley and sending letters and emails to board members to make sure this project was not forgotten. For your continued efforts, we sincerely thank you. Without your enthusiasm and commitment, we could not have reached this point.

The Metro Board approved the LRTP unanimously, following the inclusion of a variety of amendments that provided "regional rationality and equity" (in their words) to the plan. With these amendments, the adopted plan resolves many of the concerns we had with the draft plan. It made the following changes in support of the Foothill Extension:

Confirmed that the agency intends to complete the line to Claremont
Committed to operating the line to Azusa and Claremont as soon as each segment is built
Identified it as one of three first priority projects (along with the Crenshaw line and I-5 Highway improvements) for which the agency will pursue additional funding (outside federal New Starts) to complete the project (we need approximately $320 million to complete the line to Claremont)
Over the next few weeks, we will work out how these important changes in the LRTP influence our plans to complete the line to Azusa in 2013. We look forward to continuing to work with Metro Board Chairman Ara Najarian to reach our common goal of having our ground breaking in June 2010!

Sincerely,

I Will Ride Outreach Team
www.iwillride.org

Old Pasadena Halloween 2009

This Halloween don’t miss all the wonderful goings-on in Old Pasadena. Come early to shop for your costume, buy treats and decorations, visit the Old Town Haunt, and take advantage of merchant coupons and promotions. Then come back on Halloween afternoon with your family for Trick-or-Treating and more holiday fun.


Old Town Haunt
Open weekends until November 1, 2009
Old Pasadena's award winning, scariest haunted house is back! Descend into the basement of the historical Union Savings Bank Building where mysterious occurrences have taken place in the building’s deadly 107-year history. Don’t miss the child-friendly tour and walk-through with the lights on is available early afternoon on selected dates.
More info



Gold Bug – Special Exhibition & 2nd Anniversary Party
Friday, October 9, 5:00 to 9:00pm
This wonderfully eclectic and unique boutique celebrates their 2nd Anniversary and the opening reception for “Death by Cat”, original photography by Bruce Wolf. Also on view will be beautiful stories, shrines and treasures by Jack Howe, and a creepy, crawly “Insect Petting Zoo” featuring hissing cockroaches, scorpions, tarantulas, and spiny walking sticks from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles.
More info

Store-to-Store Trick-or-Treating
Saturday, October 31, 4:00 to 7:00pm
Bring your little Ghosts and Goblins to Old Pasadena for trick-or-treating, and get treats for Grown-ups, too. Our stores and restaurants are treating Moms and Dads to hundreds of dollars in savings. Plus, there will be wandering spooks, free haunted photos, and more! On Saturday, October 31, from 4:00-7:00pm, merchants will beckon you with treat signs in their windows. A photographer will take free haunted pictures of your little ones among hundreds of pumpkins in the One Colorado Courtyard. Throughout the celebration, guests will also enjoy a unique opportunity to meet and greet with various popular Halloween costumed characters.




Great Places to Shop
for Halloween Decorations, Treats & Costumes




Lula Mae offers loads of whimsical Halloween decorations, gifts of wit and charm, and some darling costumes for toddlers.
October Promotion: 50% Off Your Choice of One Regularly Priced Item


Leonidas Chocolate Café is a world-renowned chocolate maker, selling over 100 different kinds of Belgian chocolate. Don’t miss their marzipan pumpkins and ghosts. Now featuring freshly brewed Peet’s Coffee and Tea.
October Promotion: 10% Off Your Purchase with Coupon





Mignon Chocolates continues the traditional creation of fine chocolates following original family recipes since 1935. Try their wonderful selection of unique flavors.
October Promotion: 10% Off Your Purchase with Coupon

Temptations Chocolate Factory creates all kinds of delicacies made fresh daily with only the freshest ingredients, and by dedicated chocolate chefs.
October Promotion: 10% Off Your Purchase with Coupon

Stats Home Decorative Center is the traditional place to shop for all of your seasonal décor. They have an incredible selection of pirates, skeletons, tombstones, witches and more for making your very own haunted house.
October Promotion: 10% Off Your Purchase with Coupon

Francisco's Halloween Shop is a temporary location selling costumes for every age, makeup, masks and hats.
October Promotion: 10% Off Your Purchase with Coupon




Aaardvark’s Odd Ark has a wonderful range of vintage clothing, costumes, shoes, and wigs with which to create your Halloween persona.



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Don’t Let Metro Think You've Given Up

Thursday October 22, 2009:

Metro Board to Vote on Foothill Extension Funding!

Your Help Means More Now Than Ever



Northeast Pasadena,







Wednesday’s Metro Planning and Programming Committee gave us our first glimpse of what to expect at next Thursday’s Metro Board Meeting when the Board will consider the Long Range Transportation Plan. Metro is still planning to delay the Foothill Extension by four years from operating in 2013 to 2017!

So many of you over the last two years have told us countless stories about why you need Foothill Extension service from Pasadena to Azusa as soon as possible. Your support means more now than ever.

The Construction Authority is ready to break ground in June 2010, so why the wait? Metro has collected an increase in your sales tax dollars for months now, so why the delay?

These are questions you can ask Metro between now and next Thursday and you deserve answers.

Here is what you can do:



Join your fellow I Will Ride supporters and attend next Thursday’s Metro Board Meeting – Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at 9 a.m. at Metro Headquarters. Click here to RSVP. Let us know if you need transportation.

Send an e-mail to the Metro Board of Directors by visiting www.iwillride.org/email.html. You can send the e-mail direct to all 13 Board Members with one easy click.

Let’s make sure the Metro Board knows that a four year delay is not acceptable to the San Gabriel Valley.



Questions? E-mail info@iwillride.org, call (888) 977-2269, or visit www.iwillride.org.



Sincerely,

I Will Ride Outreach Team

www.iwillride.org

50% OFF Coupon at Teri & Yaki

Congratulations! Your company has been selected as our 50% OFF DAY
winner.



Please print a copy of this email and present it to our cashier at the
time
of purchase as your 50% OFF coupon.



Here are the specifics:

. Who: for anyone associated with your company

. When: from today to 10/16/09, 2009 (Fri), 11AM to 5PM

. Where: any Teri & Yaki Location, DINE-IN ONLY

. What: 50% OFF any item on the menu (

http://www.teriandyaki.com/daily_menu.html)

. How: Bring a copy of this e-mail

Enjoy and feel free to forward this email to anyone in your company.



--
Ryan
Teri & Yaki

"Voted Best Chicken" - Pasadena Weekly
"Great Food" - L.A. Times

Whole Foods Market Pasadena - Hastings Ranch

October 12th - October 18th
Fire/Police Department Appreciation Week


Whole Foods Market is thanking the men and women of the Police and Fire Departments with daily events. Stop by and show some love. They will be fund raising the entire week to support both departments favorite charities, The Police Activities League and the Firefighters Relief Association.


3751 E. Foothill Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107 USA
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Phone 626.351.5994
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