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4 schools in L.A. County approved to reopen for TK-2 students

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 08:48:08 +0000

Four private schools in Los Angeles County can start welcoming students in transitional kindergarten through the second grade back to campus.

The list, made public on Wednesday, Oct. 21, marks the first time area schools have been given the go-ahead to reopen for its youngest students under a waiver program the county approved late last month.

The schools that have been granted the waivers are Holy Angels School in Arcadia, Kadima Day School in West Hills, Los Encinos School in Encino and Rabbi Jacob Pressman Academy of Temple Beth Ann in Los Angeles.

Teacher Randi Monson at Kadima Day School in West Hills, Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Kadima Day School is one of a limited number of schools that have received clearance from Los Angeles County Public Health officials to re-open for limited in-person, on-campus instructions, the first group to gain such approval in the waiver application process during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Los Encinos School at 17100 Ventura Blvd Encino, Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Los Encinos School is one of a limited number of schools that have received clearance from Los Angeles County Public Health officials to re-open for limited in-person, on-campus instructions, the first group to gain such approval in the waiver application process during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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Los Encinos School at 17100 Ventura Blvd Encino, Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Los Encinos School is one of a limited number of schools that have received clearance from Los Angeles County Public Health officials to re-open for limited in-person, on-campus instructions, the first group to gain such approval in the waiver application process during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Los Encinos School at 17100 Ventura Blvd Encino, Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Los Encinos School is one of a limited number of schools that have received clearance from Los Angeles County Public Health officials to re-open for limited in-person, on-campus instructions, the first group to gain such approval in the waiver application process during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Kadima Day School in West Hills, Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Kadima Day School is one of a limited number of schools that have received clearance from Los Angeles County Public Health officials to re-open for limited in-person, on-campus instructions, the first group to gain such approval in the waiver application process during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Kadima Day School in West Hills, Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Kadima Day School is one of a limited number of schools that have received clearance from Los Angeles County Public Health officials to re-open for limited in-person, on-campus instructions, the first group to gain such approval in the waiver application process during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Kadima Day School in West Hills, Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Kadima Day School is one of a limited number of schools that have received clearance from Los Angeles County Public Health officials to re-open for limited in-person, on-campus instructions, the first group to gain such approval in the waiver application process during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Holy Angels School in Arcadia, seen on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, is one of four schools cleared by Los Angeles County Public Health to re-open for limited on-campus instruction during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Teacher Randi Monson at Kadima Day School in West Hills, stands in a classroom that has been prepared for returning students during the coronavirus pandemic. Kadima Day School is one of a limited number of schools that have received clearance from Los Angeles County Public Health officials to re-open for limited in-person, on-campus instructions, the first group to gain such approval in the waiver application process during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Teacher Randi Monson at Kadima Day School in West Hills, moves a desk in a classroom that has been prepared for returning students during the coronavirus pandemic. Kadima Day School is one of a limited number of schools that have received clearance from Los Angeles County Public Health officials to re-open for limited in-person, on-campus instructions, the first group to gain such approval in the waiver application process during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Teacher Randi Monson at Kadima Day School in West Hills, stands in a classroom that has been prepared for returning students during the coronavirus pandemic. Kadima Day School is one of a limited number of schools that have received clearance from Los Angeles County Public Health officials to re-open for limited in-person, on-campus instructions, the first group to gain such approval in the waiver application process during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Teacher Randi Monson at Kadima Day School in West Hills, Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Kadima Day School is one of a limited number of schools that have received clearance from Los Angeles County Public Health officials to re-open for limited in-person, on-campus instructions, the first group to gain such approval in the waiver application process during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Holy Angels School in Arcadia, seen on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, is one of four schools cleared by Los Angeles County Public Health to re-open for limited on-campus instruction during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Holy Angels School in Arcadia, seen on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, is one of four schools cleared by Los Angeles County Public Health to re-open for limited on-campus instruction during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

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The county is only granting up to 30 waivers per week, with priority given to schools that serve more low-income students. The waivers are to be distributed equally between the five districts that make up the county.

LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, who represents District 3 where three of the four approved schools are located, noted in a statement that all of the approved schools are independent schools, “as are many of the schools tha

Police Investigate Whether Gunfire Was Fired During Arcadia Home Break-In

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:42:27 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) – Authorities are investigating whether a resident exchanged gunfire with several suspects who allegedly broke into his home Tuesday night in Arcadia.

Arcadia police report that the burglary attempt occurred in the 1400 block of Glencoe Drive at 7:15 p.m.

The resident discovered three male suspects who had broken into his home, police said. He told investigators that both he and one of the suspects then exchanged gunfire. However, police have not yet found evidence that shots were fired.

There was also no evidence that anyone was struck by the shots, police said.

The suspects fled and were last seen running south on Glencoe Drive.

No surveillance video has been released. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should call detectives at 626-574-5151.

Bobcat fire containment up to 63%, 138 buildings destroyed

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 19:35:24 +0000

LOS ANGELES — Firefighters increased containment Saturday for the 114,082-acre Bobcat fire in the Angeles National Forest, which has burned for nearly three weeks and threatened communities in the Antelope Valley and San Gabriel Valley foothills.

Containment stood at 63% Saturday evening, up from 55% Friday night. By Saturday afternoon two evacuation warnings in the Littlerock area were lifted, the Angeles National Forest and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said.

These were lifted at 4 p.m.:

–South of Highway 138, north of Weber Ranch Road, east of Cheseboro Road, and west of 87th Street E.

–South of Highway 138, south and east of Highway 122 (Sierra Hwy/Pearblossom), north and west of Mount Emma Road, west of Cheseboro Road, north and east of Angeles Forest Highway

Evacuation orders remained in place for:

• Paradise Springs — South of Big Pines Highway, east of Devil’s Punchbowl, west of largo Vista Road, and north of the forest.

• South and west of Upper Big Tujunga Canyon, east of Angeles forest Highway, and north of Angeles Crest Highway

• Residences along Angeles Crest Highway, between Angeles Forest Highway and Highway 39.

Evacuation warnings continued for:

• South of Big Pines Highway, east of largo Vista Road, west of 263rd Street E (County line), and north of the forest.

• South of Mount Emma Road, nonh of Upper Big Tujunga Canyon. east of Angeles Forest Highway and west of Pacifico Mountain.

• East Fork Areas: Julius Klein Conservation camp 19, Camp Williams, and the River Community.

• The community of Wrightwood.

Some 1,554 personnel assigned to the fire spent the night patrolling the fire area and putting out hot spots, U.S. Forest Service officials said. Priority areas for the weekend included Mt. Wilson to Highway 2, Dorr Canyon and Rock Creek Road to ensure containment lines will hold if Santa Ana winds forecast for early next week materialize. Full containment is not expected until Wednesday.

“Residents will continue to see smoke from burning islands within the perimeters. Engines will remain available in the north for smoke checks near the communities,” Forest Service officials said.

The Red Cross evacuation centers at Palmdale High School and Santa Anita Park are now closed. Anyone still needing assistance was advised to call the Disaster Distress Hotline at 800-675-5799.

A South Coast Air Quality Management District’s smoke advisory was extended through Sunday afternoon.

“It is difficult to tell where smoke, ash or soot from a fire will go, or how winds will affect the level of these particles in the air, so we ask everyone to remember that smoke and ash can be harmful to health, even for people who are healthy,” said Dr. Muntu Davis, health officer for Los Angeles County. “If you can see smoke, soot, or ash, or you can smell smoke, pay attention to your immediate environment and take precautions to safeguard your health. These precautions are particularly important for children, older adults, and people with heart or lung diseases.”

U.S. Forest Service officials are investigating an equipment issue experienced by Southern California Edison around the time the fire broke out to determine if it was a factor in sparking one of the largest wildfires in Los Angeles County history. The utility says it was not responsible for starting the blaze, insisting that fire was detected by a camera on Mt. Wilson a few minutes before it experienced an equipment issue.

Firefighters earlier this week successfully set backfires, including from the air, to destroy vegetation fueling the blaze and protect the Mount Wilson Observatory and several broadcast and telecommunications towers.

A closure order has been issued for national forests in Southern California, including the Angeles National Forest, which will be closed through Oct. 1, the U.S. Forest Service said.

Flames have destroyed 138 structures and affected another 30, with eight sustaining minor damage and five major damage, according to a damage assessment provided by Los Angeles County officials. That map, which is compiled from ongoing field damage inspection and subject to change, can be viewed at lacounty.gov/recovery/damage-inspection/

Of the buildings destroyed, 65 were residential, one was commercial and 72 were described as “other.”

The Nature Center at the Devil’s Punchbowl Natural Area was burned by the fire, Los Angeles County parks officials said. The area is closed until further notice.

The fire has burned more acres than the Woolsey fire of 2018, which scorched 96,271 acres. The Station fire in 2009 burned 160,577 acres.

The Bobcat fire erupted on Sept. 6 near the Cogswell Dam and West Fork Day Use area northeast of Mount Wilson and within the Angeles National Forest.

The San Gabriel Valley Tribune contributed to this story.

Santa Anita has jockeys and horses, but still no fans for fall meet

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 19:06:24 +0000

No betting on site on opening day of the Autumn horse racing meet that is closed to the public due to the Coronavirus Pandemic at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Friday, September 25, 2020 (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Opening day of the Autumn horse racing meet that is closed to the public due to the Coronavirus Pandemic at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Friday, September 25, 2020 (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Opening day of the Autumn horse racing meet that is closed to the public due to the Coronavirus Pandemic at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Friday, September 25, 2020 (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Opening day of the Autumn horse racing meet that is closed to the public due to the Coronavirus Pandemic at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Friday, September 25, 2020 (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Opening day of the Autumn horse racing meet that is closed to the public due to the Coronavirus Pandemic at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Friday, September 25, 2020 (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
No betting on site on opening day of the Autumn horse racing meet that is closed to the public due to the Coronavirus Pandemic at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Friday, September 25, 2020 (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Jockey Juan Hernandez (7) wearing a mask and in front of no fans due to the Coronavirus Pandemic riding Big Runner wins the Eddie D Stakes (Grade II) during Autumn horse racing at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Friday, September 25, 2020 (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Jockey Juan Hernandez (7) wearing a mask and in front of no fans due to the Coronavirus Pandemic riding Big Runner wins the Eddie D Stakes (Grade II) during Autumn horse racing at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Friday, September 25, 2020 (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Jockey Juan Hernandez (7) wearing a mask and in front of no fans due to the Coronavirus Pandemic riding Big Runner wins the Eddie D Stakes (Grade II) during Autumn horse racing at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Friday, September 25, 2020 (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
A track person talks on the phone during Autumn horse racing in front of no fans due to the Coronavirus Pandemic at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Friday, September 25, 2020 (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Jockey Juan Hernandez (7) wearing a mask and in front of no fans due to the Coronavirus Pandemic riding Big Runner wins the Eddie D Stakes (Grade II) during Autumn horse racing at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Friday, September 25, 2020 (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Outrider sits at the top of the track during Autumn horse racing at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Friday, September 25, 2020 (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Jockey Luis Saez (2) riding Bronn wins the fourth race of the day during Autumn horse racing at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Friday, September 25, 2020 (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Jockey Taylor Baze during Autumn horse racing at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Friday, September 25, 2020 (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Trainer Bob Baffert wearing a mask due to the Coronavirus Pandemic during Autumn horse racing at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Friday, September 25, 2020 (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Empty shoe shine stand, food court and betting areas on opening day of the Autumn horse racing meet that is closed to the public due to the Coronavirus Pandemic at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Friday, September 25, 2020 (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Empty food court and betting areas on opening day of the Autumn horse racing meet that is closed to the public due to the Coronavirus Pandemic at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Friday, September 25, 2020 (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
High school students apply for scholarships when planning for college. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced on Sept. 9 its 2021 list of semifinalist high school students who will compete for a share of 7,600 scholarships worth more than $30 million. Winners of the 66th annual competition will be announced nationally between April and July next year.

High school juniors in about 21,000 high schools in the United States entered the academic competition by taking the 2019 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

The highest-scoring students in each state represent the pool of semifinalists who, according to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, represent less than 1% of United States high school seniors.

The next step for a semifinalist to become a finalist is to complete the required application that includes their academic record, an essay and a letter of recommendation by a high school official.

Finalists are then chosen on the basis of academic record, their participation in community and school activities, how they have demonstrated leadership ability, employment and awards and honors received.

From a group of about 16,000 semifinalists, an expected 15,000 advance to finalists. Students will be notified in February if they are finalists and half of those win a scholarship.

The National Merit Scholarship winners, chosen on the basis of accomplishments, skills and potential for college success, are selected from this last group. Winners are notified, on a rolling basis, from April to July in 2021.

Three types are scholarships are awarded including
- National Merit $2500 Scholarships (one of 2,500 available)
- Corporate-sponsored awards (provided by corporations and business organizations for finalists who meet their specified criteria, such as children of the grantor’s employees or residents of communities where sponsor offices or plants are located)
- College-sponsored scholarships for finalists who will attend the sponsor’s college or university
High school students interested in applying in future years need to talk to their school counselor to make arrangements to take the PSAT/NMSQT test. Registration is through the high school and not by the students. For information on the competition, bit.ly/3hzLR8E

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation was established in 1955 and is an independent, not-for-profit group that does not operate with government assistance. Since its founding it has awarded about 432,000 scholarships worth over $1.7 billion.

The goals of the organization are to reward academically dedicated students, encourage academic excellence at all levels of education, promote a deeper respect for learning in general and to encourage individuals and organizations to sponsor scholarships. nationalmerit.org

Here is the list of semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program in Los Angeles County by their school and the school’s town:

AGOURA HILLS

Agoura Hills HS
- Rachel C. Fox
- Ethan G. Goldenberg
- Daniel L. Nathanson
ALHAMBRA

Mark Keppel HS
- Jasmine J. Lim
ARCADIA

Arcadia HS
- Legolas Chen
- William Chen
- Alex Dang
- Jiacheng Hu
- Dongming Hua
- Jolene Huey
- Nathan L. Kuo
- Kate M. Larrick
- Tanya D. Lee
- Claire A. Liang
- Margaret Lin
- Alex Liu
- Charisse Y. Liu
- Maxwell J. Montemayor
- Jenny Qiu
- Raghav Ramanujam
- Maggie Y. Sun
- Onassa Sun
- Jonathan H. Wang
- Melody Yang
- Henry H. Zeng
BEVERLY HILLS

Beverly Hills HS
- Parsa A. Famad
- Bradley K. Moon
- Nicholas M. Walker
BRENTWOOD

Heritage HS
- Spencer E. Wallace
BURBANK

Burbank HS
- Mahima Kodavati
CALABASAS

Calabasas HS
- Quynh-Anh N. Nguyen
- Jeremey H. White
CARSON

California Academy of Mathematics and Science
- Shua Cho
- Silas John
- Julianne L. Lim
- Crystal Ma
- Zoe D. Storaasli
CERRITOS

Cerritos HS
- Angelina K. Lee
- Ryan J. Salazar
- Karina Singh
- Joshua P. Zhu
Gretchen Whitney HS
- Charles J. Chen
- Hirad Hosseini
- Ryan S. Muraliraj
- Kenneth D. Nguyen
- Ryan Tseng
CHATSWORTH

Chatsworth HS
- Vince Dao Daloisio
Sierra Canyon HS
- Abdullah Z. Rafique
- David A. Rotblatt
CLAREMONT

Claremont HS
- Khushi Dwivedi
- Aleksandra M. Watkins
Vivian Webb School
- Jingyi Han
- Sneha Jindal
- Shu Wen Zhan
Webb School of California
- Jiaming Feng
- Marshall Olmos
- Pinlin Xu
- Andy Zhang
CULVER CITY

Culver City HS
- Brandon Kim
DIAMOND BAR

Diamond Bar HS
- Sritaran S. Bondada
- Emily C. Chen
- Aaron Hao
- Brandon G. Kam
- Caitlin Lee
- Camille A. McCurry
- Celine T. Shen
- Nathan C. Song
- Claire Wang
- Derek S. Wang
- Benjamin C. Wu
- Chelsea A. Wu
- Breanna Y. Yang
- Jacob A. Zhi
- Erin Zhou
- Luke F. Zhou
EAGLE ROCK

Eagle Rock HS
- Diego A. Wong
EL SEGUNDO

Da Vinci Science HS
- Nicole P. Yeh
ENCINO

Holy Martyrs HS
- Lori N. Garavartanian
GLENDORA

Glendora HS
- Brandon Jia
- Lauren Meraz
GRANADA HILLS

Granada Hills Charter HS
- Kaden S. Chou
- Se Eun K. Ryu
HACIENDA HEIGHTS

Glen A. Wilson HS
- Sirjen Kaur
LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE

Flintridge Preparatory School
- John McCloud
- Rodolf Ruiz
- Claire A. Senft
La Cañada HS
- Derek Ahn
- Ian Baik
- Hee Su Chung
- Trin J. Chung
- Reza Hemmati
- Derek L. Jiang
- Olivia L. Joung
- Chase A. Kerstein
- Jordan A. Lay
- Nadia L. Lintag
- Michael T. Lisano
- Ellaney N. Matarese
- Cassidy M. Olson
- Amelia E. Seropian
- Leila R. Thompsky
LA CRESCENTA

Crescenta Valley HS
- Anahita Ahmadi
- Prashanth S. Bhaskara
- Adarsh Chilkunda
- Jaya S. Hamkins
- Margaret W. Kim
- Sarah Nakama
LA VERNE

Bonita HS
- Avinash A. Chauhan
- Sophia L. Whitaker
LAKEWOOD

Home school
- Nicholas J. Benefield
LONG BEACH

Long Beach Polytechnic HS
- Liam R. Alpern
- Caleb E. Marsh
- Jason White
Robert A. Millikan HS
- Jacob. P. Bower
Sato Academy of Math and Science
- Safa Saeed
LOS ANGELES

Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet HS
- Kelli A. Van Brunt
Brentwood School
- Louis B. Adler
- Haley J. Gauer
- Giulia N. Germano
- Lauren A. Gold
- Dylan S. Kane
- Sadie M. Sarkisian
Fairfax HS
- Grace Kim
Girls Academic Leadership Academy
- Naomi E. Macey
Alexander Hamilton HS
- Ryan W. Barnes
- Elizabeth A. Cushnir
- Max B. Fattal
- Andrew Palacci
Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles
- Asher I. Cohen
Abraham Lincoln HS
- Cindy Lei
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
- Yunsu Ha
- Macy J. Pine
Los Angeles County HS for the Arts
- Nicole Lam
Loyola HS
- Kyle Beerbower
- Benjamin M. Cortez
- Nicholas George
- Julian D. Ha
- Kevin Lavelle
- Sameer Nayyar
Marlborough School
- Eleanor L. Atlee
- Sidney I. Bae
- Emma O. Cruz
- Kaelyn Hindshaw
- Isabelle A. Shapiro
- Maisie Thompson
Marymount HS
- Jennifer J. Kim
- Julia H. Kim
University HS
- Brenden K. Barber-Choi
Windward School
- Nicholas A. Cohen
- William S. Gallon
- Emma Z. Green
Wish Academy HS
- Angela H. Yang
MALIBU

Malibu HS
- Emma M. Sudmann
MANHATTAN BEACH

Mira Costa HS
- Brandon M. Bui
- Owen A. Campbell
- Lauren Chiu
- Shane P. Foley
- William T. Gerken
- Audrey E. Lee
- Nicolas M. Lee
- Bryce C. Li
- Max W. Riley
- Alexandra L. Runnels
- Megan K. Shintaku
- Caleb H. Wallis
NORTH HOLLYWOOD

North Hollywood HS
- Margot S. Dayan
- James A. Dy
- Samantha P. Krulik
- Aidan C. McCarthy
- Saiprakash Paspuleti
- Albert Zhang
Oakwood School
- Koa M. Lee
PACIFIC PALISADES

Palisades Charter HS
- Patrick H. King
- Daniel J. Ravicz
- Sydney L. Savarese
- Walker J. Uhls
PALOS VERDES ESTATES

Palos Verdes HS
- Daniel Belzberg
- Matthew H. Kang
- Beom Joon Kim
- Phillipe S. Wiederkehr
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA

Chadwick School
- Hannah H. Bogen
- Marco R. Burstein
- Lukas R. Harris
- Rohan A. Joshi
- Cade M. Vernon
- Alanna Zhang
PASADENA

La Salle HS
- Matthew B. Day
Maranatha HS
- Memphis M. Lau
John Marshall Fundamental School
- Colson T. Kishimoto
Polytechnic HS
- Maggie S. Grether
- Molly M. Hill
- Audrey Y. Kim
- Sarah A. Thein
Sequoyah School
- Julian Suh-Toma
Westridge School
- Simone M. Kang
- Mirelle Lindquist
- Maya P. Melnik
- Katherine N. Mrozek
- Jennifer L. Spinoglio
- Jiatong Zhang
REDONDO BEACH

Redondo Union HS
- Madeleine Bloomer
- Liam Hogan
- Rylee Kang
- Juninho Paniouchkine
RESEDA

Cleveland HS
- Ryan C. Kim
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES

Palos Verdes Peninsula HS
- Jason G. Apostol
- Kosei S. Chetanna
- Russell T. Chuang
- Aksh Garg
- Amy W. Huang
- J Calvin Kim
- Skylar J. Lo
- Sarah T. Omalley
- Andrew R. Sinsioco
- Madison S. Yeh
ROSEMEAD

Rosemead HS
- Jordan K. Huynh
ROWLAND HEIGHTS

John A. Rowland HS
- Bryan C. Lai
- Melody Lo
SAN GABRIEL

Gabrielino HS
- Curtis Y. Chen
- Melanie Tang
San Gabriel HS
- Kelvin Luu
SAN MARINO

San Marino HS
- Matthew G. Lee
- Anna K. Moller
- Andrew J. Yim
SANTA MONICA

Crossroads School
- Addison Davis
Santa Monica HS
- Collin B. Beal
- Kole A. Lee
SOUTH PASADENA

South Pasadena HS
- Frances H. Chiu
- Matthew B. Haines
- Jessica G. Li
- Luyang Zhang
STUDIO CITY

Harvard-Westlake School
- Anneliese V. Ardizzone
- Nicole P. Austen
- Lyon U. Chung
- Yvette J. Copeland
- Ruoshan Dong
- Eli Friedman
- Navid Ghodsi
- Andrew Gong
- Akseli Kangaslahti
- Kyle T. Kaufman
- Matthew J. Kihiczak
- Christopher M. Ladreyt
- Angela G. Lee
- Austin J. Lee
- Christina E. Lee
- Matthew C. Lee
- Emma R. Limor
- Bennett J. Markinson
- Ford T. McDill
- Samantha M. McLoughlin
- Samantha A. Morris
- Zane M. Neelin
- Allison S. Park
- Felicity O. Phelan
- Matthew W. Redford
- Santiago Salazar
- Allegra C. Saltzman
- Anna F. Shell
- Eunji Shin
- Hope M. Shinderman
- Brooke A. Stanford
- John L. Szijjarto
- William K. Tao
- Charles H. Thumann
- Ryan A. Tsai
- Jasmine Wang
- Tyler M. Weigand
- Benjamin B. Weinberg
- Aaron Zhao
TEMPLE CITY

Temple City HS
- Phoebe G. Chan
- Sean Chan
- Tuan Anh Q. Nguyen
TORRANCE

South HS
- Sara Hasegawa
- Ella R. Marantz
- Jessica C. Oey
- Alexis S. Rampolla
- Shannon A. Shao
- Cindy Y. Zhang
West HS
- James J. Han
- Emma X. Isella
- Israel Ryu
TUJUNGA

Verdugo Hills HS
- Alex Yeghikian
VALENCIA

Valencia HS
- June N. Griffin
- Andrew J. Hahn
- Brooke L. Holtom
West Ranch HS
- Remy J. Bell
- Emily H. Chang
- Kevin T. Gillespie
- Jessamine Jin
- Janice M. Jung
- Steve S. Lee
- Joshua J. Xie
VALLEY GLEN

Stem 3 Academy

Emet Z. Hirsch

WALNUT

Walnut HS
- Prabhleen Kaur
- Christopher A. Phillips
- Jonathan P. Steele
- Nicole W. Zhang
WESTLAKE VILLAGE

Oaks Christian HS
- Sterling C. Drummond
- Claire Nguyen
Westlake HS
- Yusuf S. Alvi
- Ryan L. Chu
- Arjun J. Gutta
- Hillary A. Hsu
WOODLAND HILLS

El Camino Real Charter HS
- Jacob S. Isrow
- Adam M. Lehavi
Louisville HS
- Kate M. Powledge
William Howard Taft Charter HS
- Derek N. Askaryar
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Fresh Evacuation Issued As Stubborn Bobcat Fire Containment Delayed

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 05:10:07 +0000

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Authorities issued new mandatory evacuation orders Thursday in the stubborn Bobcat Fire as flames continued to threaten homes in the Antelope Valley.

People dine at tables set up in the parking lot of a restaurant in Monrovia, Calif., as smoke rises from the Bobcat Fire burning in the San Gabriel Mountains on Sept. 16, 2020. (Getty Images)

The Bobcat Fire has burned 55,617 acres and was 9% contained as of Thursday evening. Authorities have now revised their full containment expectations until late October. Despite some close calls, no homes have been destroyed so far.

Evacuations were ordered for residents in the foothill areas just north of the fire, including for the community of Juniper Hills in the southeast Antelope Valley.

Residents in Paradise Springs, including the areas east of Devils Punchbowl Road, south of Big Pines Highway, north of the Big Rock Creek and west of Jackson Lake were also told to evacuate.

“We’re all set, we packed early this morning, we got everything together, all of our valuables, things we wanted to have, paperwork and stuff like that, pictures,” said Juniper Hills resident Peter Trono, who has lived in the area for 36 years.

He said he and his 96-year-old mother are prepared to leave at a moment’s notice.

“Last night, we saw the flames on the ridge line itself and that’s where we became really concerned,” he said. “I hope my neighbors all get out and they’re all safe, and I just pray we come back to a home and if we don’t, it’s just stuff, right?”

The fire crossed Highway 2 near the junction with Highway 39, which is south of Juniper Hills, officials said.

These are in addition to evacuation warnings which have been in place for several days now for the San Gabriel foothill communities of Monrovia, Bradbury, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, Altadena, Duarte and Pasadena.

Fire officials said on Thursday that they are primarily fighting the fire with air drops to get a line around it. They say once the fire makes it to the desert floor, it should hopefully slow down.

There was some good news in the firefight, as evacuation orders were lifted Wednesday afternoon for about 300 homes in Arcadia and Siera Madre which had been in place since Sunday.

“Welcome home Arcadia,” the Arcadia Fire Department tweeted Wednesday evening. “Continue to be vigilant and stay alert as Arcadia remains in an evacuation warning status should fire conditions change.”

Meanwhile, to the west of the fire, crews continued to successfully protect the historic Mount Wilson Observatory and the nearby television and radio broadcast towers which are valued at about $1 billion.

On Tuesday, the flames got within 500 feet of the Observatory.

“The area around Mt. Wilson and the southwestern edge of the fire remains active where crews continue to protect the Mt. Wilson Observatory infrastructure,” the U.S. Forest Service wrote on its incident information page Wednesday.

At the north end of the fire, the focus was to try to contain the spot fires across Highway 2 after an approximately 1,000-acre spot fire crossed the highway Tuesday in the Cooper Canyon area.

Meanwhile, all 18 National Forests in California will remain closed through at least Monday, Sept. 21, due to the historic number of wildfires burning up and down the state. All 18 national forests have been closed since Sept. 9.

On Wednesday, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom reported that over 3.3 million acres have burned so far this year.

The Bobcat Fire broke out a little after noon on Sept. 6 amid triple-digit temperatures near the Cogswell Dam and the West Fork Day Use area. The fire is churning through thick vegetation and dry brush in steep terrain, some of which has not burned in more 60 years.

The cause is under investigation.

Meanwhile, the South Coast Air Quality Management District extended a smoke advisory into Thursday for nearly all of L.A. County. Thick smoke and ash continues to hang over the foothill neighborhoods just south of the Angeles National Forest.

Evacuation Orders:

Residences within the area north of Angeles Crest North and between Clear Creek Station and Hwy 39.
A Red Cross Evacuation Center has been established at Santa Anita Park, located at 285 W. Huntington Dr. in Arcadia. To reach Red Cross LA, call 1-800-675-5799.

Evacuation Warnings:

The foothill communities of Monrovia, Bradbury, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, Altadena, Duarte and Pasadena.
Residents north of Foothill Blvd. and east of Santa Anita Ave.
Residents of Juniper Hills, South of Fort Tejon Rd East of 96th St. East, and south of Valyermo Rd. west of Bobs Gap Rd.

Road Closures:

Highway 2 closed from east of Angeles Forest Highway to Big Pines.
Highway 39 closed from San Gabriel River Bridge to Highway 2.
Upper Big Tujunga Cyn Rd closed Angeles Forest Highway to Highway 2.

Fire crews can’t say if some landmark sites have survived Bobcat fire; here’s what they know so far

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:08:25 +0000

As the Bobcat fire burned for its 11th day — consuming more than 44,000 acres across the Angeles National Forest while dozens of other fires raged across the western swath of the country — fire crews were stretched too thin to be able assess potential damage to beloved landmark sites in the Monrovia foothills and the Angeles National Forest.

Here’s what they know for sure, as of Wednesday, Sept. 16:

MOUNT WILSON OBSERVATORY

It was another long night for fire crews stationed atop Mt. Wilson, where they have so far successfully defended the priceless, historic telescopes atop the mountain, officials said.

Crews were still buffeted by flames on Wednesday on at least two sides when reporters were taken up to the summit, but firefighters kept the blaze at bay.

They continued to cut containment lines and planned to do more controlled burns to get rid of fuel before the fire got any closer to the peak.

Visibility was poor on Wednesday afternoon, but officials on the scene hoped the smoke would clear somewhat to bring in more air support when needed.

“It’s going to be tough, but it would be ideal,” Los Angeles County Battallion Chief Stan Brewer said in an interview Wednesday, standing on top of a lookout point on Mount Wilson.

TRASK SCOUT RESERVATION

The Trask Scout Reservation was saved by fire crews who have worked tirelessly for days now, Monrovia firefighter Jeremy Phipps said in an interview Wednesday.

This is a video Monrovia Fire and Rescue took as they successfully defended the Trask Scout Reservation in Monrovia Canyon Park. @monrovia_fire #bobcatfire pic.twitter.com/C6nYL5fBtg

— Bradley Bermont (@bradleybermont) September 16, 2020

Crews were stationed before the fire descended on the vacant Boy Scout camp days ago, he said.

“Luckily, the way the fire was burning, it wasn’t a wind-driven fire, it was terrain-driven,” which meant it moved much slower, Phipps said.

Crews were able to coat the ground immediately surrounding the camp in fire retardant, keeping the fire at bay with water lines.

Firefighters were still stationed there on Wednesday, though the major danger had passed.

CANYON PARK NATURE CENTER

Monrovia’s Canyon Park Nature Center was saved in a similar fashion, Phipps said. The fire got close, but crews were able to keep the flames at bay.

“We were really lucky we didn’t have the winds,” Phipps said.

The Canyon Park trail — a major hiking destination with a trailhead next to the Nature Center — has likely been damaged, Phipps said, but the city’s Parks Department will still need to go in there to do damage assessment.

“We were able to keep it away from the cabin” near the hike, Phipps said, “but the trail system above it did get quite a lot of fire.”

Right now, only fire crews are allowed back there, Phipps said. The narrow, winding roads are simply too dangerous and fire crews can’t risk having nonessential personnel getting stuck out there.

As the fire chewed through decades of growth, whether it’s small bushes or large trees, it’s dislodging rocks that have been crashing down the mountain and blocking the road. Trees have fallen and blocked roads, too, Phipps said.

CHANTRY FLATS

It’s the same story from Los Angeles County firefighter Richard Hilstein, who manages the permitting and inspections for the Chantry Flats cabins tucked deeper in the Angeles National Forest.

Hilstein said he’s been fielding calls from cabin owners, all asking about their properties. He can’t say what state they’re in, though he doesn’t believe they’ve burned down.

“I’ve been inquiring, but I don’t have any information,” Hilstein said in an interview on Wednesday. “It’s unsafe for anybody to go in there just yet. … Fire personnel are in there, but they’re not the ones doing triage or structure assessment. That will be coming up shortly,” after the fire is contained and crews have more manpower to devote to damage assessment.

STURTEVANT CAMP

It’s the same story for the Sturtevant Camp, near the Chantry Flats cabins, Los Angeles County firefighter David Dantic said on Wednesday.

It’s simply too dangerous for anyone except fire crews to go in there Those fire crews aren’t doing damage assessment; they’re just trying to save as many structures as much as they can.

Right now, firefighters have very little containment on the expanding Bobcat fire, and they’re severely strapped for resources.

Once the situation improves, Dantic said, it will be more feasible to get boots on the ground to assess any possible damage to these landmark sites.

Bobcat fire: New evacuation warning issued for Antelope Valley areas — danger not over for Mount Wilson

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 21:34:41 +0000

As daylight broke over Mount Wilson on Wednesday, Sept. 16, authorities said firefighters held off the mammoth-sized Bobcat fire, preventing it from reaching the mountain summit, protecting history-making telescopes and billions of dollars worth of communications equipment through the night.

But the danger is far from over. New evacuation warnings were issued Wednesday evening for people in the Antelope Valley as the fire continued to spread north and deeper into the forest. Residents of Juniper Hills south of Fort Tejon Road and east of 96th Street East were advised to get ready to evacuate by officials. People living east and south of Valyermo Road and west of Bobs Gap Road should also prepare to evacuate. Large animals can be left while space is available at the Antelope Valley Fair and Event Center at 2551 West Avenue H in Lancaster.

#BobcatFire Evacuation Warning issued for the residents of Juniper Hills:
-South of Fort Tejon Rd, east of 96th Street East and south of Valyermo Road west of Bobs Gap Rd. https://t.co/sRwKo7lPti

— Angeles_NF (@Angeles_NF) September 17, 2020

Firefighters worked to extinguish spot fires along Highway 2 after a blaze tore through the area on Tuesday during the Bobcat fire in Angeles National Forest on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. (Staff photo by Bradley Bermont, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Firefighters worked to extinguish spot fires along Highway 2 after a blaze tore through the area on Tuesday during the Bobcat fire in Angeles National Forest on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. (Staff photo by Bradley Bermont, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Firefighters worked to extinguish spot fires along Highway 2 after a blaze tore through the area on Tuesday during the Bobcat fire in Angeles National Forest on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. (Staff photo by Bradley Bermont, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Firefighters worked to extinguish spot fires along Highway 2 after a blaze tore through the area on Tuesday during the Bobcat fire in Angeles National Forest on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. (Staff photo by Bradley Bermont, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Firefighters worked to extinguish spot fires along Highway 2 after a blaze tore through the area on Tuesday during the Bobcat fire in Angeles National Forest on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. (Staff photo by Bradley Bermont, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Firefighters worked to extinguish spot fires along Highway 2 after a blaze tore through the area on Tuesday during the Bobcat fire in Angeles National Forest on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. (Staff photo by Bradley Bermont, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Fires continued to threaten Mt. Wilson Observatory for the second day in a row on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 in Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles. (Staff photo by Bradley Bermont, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Fires continued to threaten Mt. Wilson Observatory for the second day in a row on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 in Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles. (Staff photo by Bradley Bermont, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Fires continued to threaten Mt. Wilson Observatory for the second day in a row on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 in Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles. (Staff photo by Bradley Bermont, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

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And flames were still threatening Mount Wilson on Wednesday afternoon, roaring like a distant jet engine, tearing through forest and brush on the mountain’s southwest exposure. Hand crews were still cutting containment lines and planning to do more controlled burns to get rid of fuel before the fire got any closer to the peak.

Meanwhile, in an area north of Mount Wilson, near Cooper Canyon, Windy Gap and Big Tujunga Canyon, crews were working to contain a 700- to 1,000 acre spot fire that erupted sometime on Tuesday.

Large swaths of the forest have been reduced to fields of black and white ash; charred trees were still smoking and stumps were smoldering when Los Angeles County Fire Department representatives took a group of reporters into the fire zone on Wednesday.

Crews were still in the area, the high-pitched whine of their chain saws echoing through the canyon, as they removed brush and fallen trees, getting rid of as much fuel as they could to prevent any flare ups.

Meanwhile, helicopters continued to make water drops on hot spots, rotating in and out of the area every 10 to 15 minutes.

It was frustrating for firefighter Richard Hilstein to see this area burned. If there weren’t dozens of major fires burning across the western United States, crews would have had more resources.

“There’d be a line cut around this already,” Hilstein said in an interview Wednesday. “We wouldn’t be able to park here, I’ll tell you that much.”

The fire crossed Highway 2 on Tuesday somewhere around mile marker 44 or 45, he said.

A curvy mountain pass connects the area to Mount Wilson, traversing significant swaths of unburnt and green forests.

“That’s why we’re concerned,” L.A. County fire spokesman David Dantic said in an interview. “There’s a lot of green, but don’t let that fool you. That’s very dry brush, and it’s very steep terrain.”

At this point, the fire has made something akin to horseshoe shape, leaving a thumbprint of untouched national forest land.

“We want to keep it that way and contain the fire from every direction,” Dantic said. “Just trap it.”

On top of Mount Wilson, multiple fire crews from several different stations were working on Wednesday — some were deep in the brush with chain saws, others were watching from elevated vantage points, tracking the fire’s progress. Visibility was difficult; it was easier to hear the fire than to see it.

But make no mistake, the fire “is all around us,” Los Angeles County Battallion Chief Stan Brewer said in an interview Wednesday, standing on top of a lookout point on Mount Wilson.

“If the smoke was clear, you’d see fire down there, over there, all over,” he said, moments before a ridge burst into flames, sounding like a blow torch.

The mission was unchanged from Tuesday: Keep the fire from reaching the summit, Brewer said.

Hand crews were digging containment lines, preparing to set controlled fires, while Brewer hoped the smoke would clear somewhat so air support could come in and blanket spots with fire retardants.

“It’s going to be tough, but it would be ideal,” he said.

In a sign of progress, Arcadia and Sierra Madre residents ordered to evacuate on Sunday were allowed to return starting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, authorities announced midday.

“The hard work and efforts of the multi-agency firefighting crews, and cooperating partners resulted in lifting evacuation orders for residents north of Elkins (Avenue) and East of Santa Anita (Avenue) in the communities of Arcadia and Sierra Madre,” according to the Angeles National Forest.

The news of lifted evacuations on Wednesday followed an eventful Tuesday when much of the firefighting efforts were focused on protecting the foothill communities and the iconic observatory – which had flames within 500 feet – Angeles National Forest authorities said they were working to keep those gains.

By Wednesday morning, the blaze had scorched 44,393 acres and remained at 3% containment. By evening, the fire had grown to 46,263 acres with containment still at 3%. Containment is the percentage of the perimeter where the blaze won’t expand beyond.

MAP: Where the Bobcat fire is burning in the San Gabriel Mountains

“Yesterday, firefighters were successful in keeping the fire from impacting Mt. Wilson Observatory,” the agency said. “Fire behavior moderated at the south end of the fire overnight, and this helped the crews working on strengthening control lines around the foothill communities and Mt. Wilson.”

Fire crews, helped by air drops, had mounted a defense to protect the 116-year-old observatory and the $1 billion-plus communications infrastructure on Mount Wilson.

This morning the Bobcat Fire is at 44,393 acres and is 3% contained. We had a good night last night and fire behavior moderated at the south end of the fire. There was no infrared flight last night. #BobcatFire pic.twitter.com/hixptkX1vN

— Angeles_NF (@Angeles_NF) September 16, 2020

Fire crews were using air tankers to battle the large spot fire in Cooper Canyon, at the fire’s northern edge near Buckhorn Flat, north of Highway 2.

The number of personnel fighting the Bobcat fire continues to increase. By Wednesday there were more than 1,100.

“Fuels are at critically dry levels and we anticipate increased fire activity over the next couple of days compared to (Tuesday),” according to forest officials.

On Tuesday, an evacuation order was issued for homes north of Angeles Crest North and between Clear Creek Station and Highway 39.

Evacuation warnings were also still active for Pasadena, Altadena, Monrovia, Bradbury, Sierra Madre and Duarte.

Staff writer Eric Licas contributed to this story.

Crews ‘Ready’ For Bobcat Fire As Flames Reach Mount Wilson Observatory

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 05:09:22 +0000

MONROVIA (CBSLA) – A massive wildfire burning in the Angeles National Forest north of Monrovia came within 500 feet of the Mount Wilson Observatory, fire officials said Tuesday.

Several radio and TV communication towers are positioned near the Observatory and sit directly in the path of the Bobcat Fire. Twelve L.A. County Fire Department companies have been stationed around it for protection.

U.S. Forest Service crews were also positioned near the site Tuesday afternoon.

The #BobcatFire is within 500 ft of the Mt. Wilson Observatory & crews are in place ready to receive the fire. Strategic firing is taking place in the south where air operations are strengthening dozerlines. Crews are working a spot fire that crossed Hwy 2 near Buckhorn. pic.twitter.com/33rI3dNet2

— Angeles_NF (@Angeles_NF) September 15, 2020

The fire grew considerably Tuesday morning as firefighters worked tirelessly to protect both the Mount Wilson Observatory in the Angeles National Forest and the San Gabriel foothill communities which remain under threat.

The Bobcat Fire had burned at least 41,231 acres as of 10 p.m. Tuesday. Containment dropped from 6% to 3% between Monday and Tuesday. No homes have been destroyed.

Smoke rises behind the Mount Wilson Observatory as the Bobcat Fire burns in the Angeles National Forest on Sept. 14, 2020 near Pasadena, Calif. (Getty Images)

“We’re really lucky that we don’t have Santa Ana conditions right now,” said retired firefighter Glenn Faulk, who lives in Monrovia. “If we did, all bets would be off.”

The reduction in containment was due to the exponential growth in the size of the fire, coupled with crews being unable to increase containment lines, the U.S. Forest Service reported.

Faulk said, after working for nearly 30 years in the same steep terrain, he understands the current struggle.

“It’s really hard to defend when the fire’s blowing the flames right back at your face,” he said, adding that while the flames burn downhill slowly, they burn uphill in an instant.

An evacuation order is in effect for about 300 homes in Arcadia and Sierra Madre. Arcadia Fire Department told CBSLA it has so far successfully kept the blaze out of its neighborhoods.

Sept. 14, 2020. (U.S. Forest Service)

The cause is under investigation.

An evacuation order in portions of Arcadia and Sierra Madre applies to all residents north of Elkins Avenue and east of Santa Anita Avenue.

Evacuation warnings remain in place for Monrovia, Bradbury, Sierra Madre, Altadena, Duarte and Pasadena.

Bobcat fire nears Mount Wilson Observatory; firefighters battling flames, spot fire

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 22:16:32 +0000

While flames from the Bobcat fire were within 500 feet of the Mount Wilson Observatory, firefighting crews managed to keep the blaze away from the mountaintop structure throughout Tuesday, Angeles National Forest authorities said.

Protecting the observatory, which contains billions of dollars worth of communications infrastructure and history-shaping telescopes, had become the focus for firefighters on Tuesday. Crews carrying hand tools, with others driving bulldozers, cleared brush and dug lines into the soil surrounding the observatory.

Shortly after noon on Tuesday, the agency shared in a tweet that the blaze was near the observatory and “crews are in place ready to receive the fire.”

About an hour later, the national forest said that crews were battling an approximately 500- to 1,000-acre spot fire that crossed Highway 2. By Tuesday evening, the spot fire merged with the greater blaze, fire officials said.

MAP: Where the Bobcat fire is burning in the San Gabriel Mountains

“Firing operations (controlled burns) to protect Mt. Wilson continue down to the southernmost line toward Spanish Canyon,” the agency shared. Observatory officials did not immediately return calls seeking comment but had said Monday that all personnel had been evacuated.

#Bobcatfire crews are actively engaged in suppressing a spot fire now approx. 500-1,000 acres that has crossed Hwy 2. Firing operations to protect Mt. Wilson continue down to the southernmost line towards Spanish Canyon. Additionally, near Hwy 2 (Bobcat Cyn) the fire is active. pic.twitter.com/jT762H4Ppr

— Angeles_NF (@Angeles_NF) September 15, 2020

The news came as the battle to control the Bobcat fire hit a hitch when the blaze’s containment went in reverse and was cut in half to 3%, Angeles National Forest officials announced Monday night.

The fire grew to 41,773 acres by Tuesday evening, officials said. That compares to 38,299 acres Monday night. Containment Tuesday evening remained at 3%.

More personnel have been added to the fire crews as days went on and the fuel-driven blaze outpaced the creation of containment lines.

Heavy flames from the Bobcat fire burn the hills in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
The sun sets through the thick smoke from the Bobcat fire as it continues to burn in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. Containment dropped from 6% to 3% as crews dealt with flare-ups. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
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Thick smoke rises over the Mount Wilson area as the Bobcat Fire continues to burn in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of the Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
Heavy flames from the Bobcat fire burn the hills in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
Heavy flames from the Bobcat fire burn the hills in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
Thick smoke rises over the Mount Wilson area as the Bobcat Fire continues to burn in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of the Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
Heavy flames from the Bobcat fire burn the hills in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
Heavy flames from the Bobcat fire burn the hills in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
Heavy flames from the Bobcat fire burn the hills in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
Firefighters keep their eyes on the fire below the Mount Wilson area as the Bobcat Fire continues to burn in the Angeles National Forest on. Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
Thick smoke rises from the Bobcat fire in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
Heavy flames from the Bobcat fire burn the hills in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
Thick smoke rises over the Mount Wilson area as the Bobcat Fire continues to burn in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of Mount Wilson Observatory, while containment dropped from 6% to 3% as crews dealt with flare-ups. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
Thick smoke rises over the Mount Wilson area as the Bobcat Fire continues to burn in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of the Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
Thick smoke rises over the Mount Wilson area as the Bobcat Fire continues to burn in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of the Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
Mt. Wilson prepares for the worst as Bobcat fire looms on horizon

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 11:06:53 +0000

The Bobcat fire is now threatening the Mount Wilson Observatory, according to a letter from Sam Hale, chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Mount Wilson Institute.

Update: Containment drops on Bobcat fire, as firefighters work to protect Mt. Wilson

“As of Sunday night (the fire) has crossed the river at the bottom of the canyon, passed Chantry Flats, and is headed rapidly upslope towards Mount Wilson. The fire will probably be upon us today,” Hale wrote in a letter on Monday.
- Heavy flames from the Bobcat fire burn the hills in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
- The sun sets through the thick smoke from the Bobcat fire as it continues to burn in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. Containment dropped from 6% to 3% as crews dealt with flare-ups. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
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- Thick smoke rises over the Mount Wilson area as the Bobcat Fire continues to burn in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of the Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
- Heavy flames from the Bobcat fire burn the hills in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
- Heavy flames from the Bobcat fire burn the hills in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
- Thick smoke rises over the Mount Wilson area as the Bobcat Fire continues to burn in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of the Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
- Heavy flames from the Bobcat fire burn the hills in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
- Heavy flames from the Bobcat fire burn the hills in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
- Heavy flames from the Bobcat fire burn the hills in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
- Firefighters keep their eyes on the fire below the Mount Wilson area as the Bobcat Fire continues to burn in the Angeles National Forest on. Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
- Thick smoke rises from the Bobcat fire in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
- Heavy flames from the Bobcat fire burn the hills in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
- Thick smoke rises over the Mount Wilson area as the Bobcat Fire continues to burn in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of Mount Wilson Observatory, while containment dropped from 6% to 3% as crews dealt with flare-ups. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
- Thick smoke rises over the Mount Wilson area as the Bobcat Fire continues to burn in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of the Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
- Thick smoke rises over the Mount Wilson area as the Bobcat Fire continues to burn in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of the Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
- Heavy flames from the Bobcat fire burn the hills in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
- Heavy flames from the Bobcat fire burn the hills in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2020. The flames are moving closer to the south end of Mount Wilson Observatory. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Southern California News Group)
- ARCADIA (CBSLA) — Santa Anita Park will push the opening day of its autumn season to Sept. 25 due to conditions caused by the Bobcat Fire.
  
  Neighborhood residents watch as the Bobcat Fire burns on hillsides behind homes in Arcadia, California on September 13, 2020 prompting mandatory evacuations for residents of several communities living along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. – California wildfires have shrouded much of the western United States in thick smoke and unhealthy air quality. Of the at least 33 people killed by the blazes since the beginning of summer, 25 died this week alone. Dozens were still missing on September 13. (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)
  
  The racetrack remains closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic, but live racing was scheduled to start up again on Sept. 19. But with the Bobcat Fire still burning in the Angeles National Forest above Arcadia, Opening Day has been postponed.
  
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  “Our local community has been deeply impacted by the Bobcat Fire burning for more than a week in the mountains behind us,” Aidan Butler, executive director of California operations for The Stronach Group – which owns Santa Anita Park – said in a statement. “The current weather pattern has kept the smoke in the valley and the air quality is quite poor right now.”
  
  Santa Anita is also being used as a Red Cross evacuation zone for the community, which includes many of the park’s horsemen, Butler said.
  
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  Smoke from the wildfires and the terrible air quality have also impacted training schedules, so the park will fill extra races throughout the meet to give horsemen the opportunity to run their horses. according to Steve Lym, Santa Anita’s VP Racing & Racing Secretary.
  
  Entries for Opening Day, Sept. 25, will be drawn on Sunday Sept. 20, as scheduled, park officials said.
Bobcat fire evacuation zone in Arcadia, Sierra Madre includes 300-plus homes

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:24:24 +0000

LOS ANGELES — Residents in parts of Arcadia and Sierra Madre were ordered to evacuate Sunday due to the Bobcat fire, which burned toward communities in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, as firefighters worked to keep flames from threatening other populated areas.

Update: Bobcat fire will take longer to contain as blaze continues to grow, authorities say
- Firefighters watch the Bobcat fire’s progression in Monrovia on Sunday, Sept. 13 near Highland Oaks Dr. and Highland Vista Dr. (Photo by Rick McClure, Contributing Photographer)
- Firefighters watch the Bobcat fire’s progression in Monrovia on Sunday, Sept. 13 near Highland Oaks Dr. and Highland Vista Dr. (Photo by Rick McClure, Contributing Photographer)
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- The city of Sierra Madre declared a state of emergency on Sunday, Sept. 13, as the Bobcat fire threatened homes in the area, prompting an evacuation order for residents living near the border shared by Arcadia and Sierra Madre. (Photo by Rick McClure, Contributing Photographer)
- The city of Sierra Madre declared a state of emergency on Sunday, Sept. 13, as the Bobcat fire threatened homes in the area, prompting an evacuation order for residents living near the border shared by Arcadia and Sierra Madre. (Photo by Rick McClure, Contributing Photographer)
- The city of Sierra Madre declared a state of emergency on Sunday, Sept. 13, as the Bobcat fire threatened homes in the area, prompting an evacuation order for residents living near the border shared by Arcadia and Sierra Madre. (Photo by Rick McClure, Contributing Photographer)
- The Bobcat Fire as seen from Monte Place in Acadia, as it burns near the residential neighborhood on September, 13, 2020. (Photo by Rick McClure, Contributing Photographer)
- The Bobcat Fire as seen from Monte Place in Acadia, as it burns near the residential neighborhood on September, 13, 2020. (Photo by Rick McClure, Contributing Photographer)
- The Bobcat Fire as seen from Monte Place in Acadia, as it burns near the residential neighborhood on September, 13, 2020. (Photo by Rick McClure, Contributing Photographer)
- The Bobcat Fire as seen from Monte Place in Acadia, as it burns near the residential neighborhood on September, 13, 2020. (Photo by Rick McClure, Contributing Photographer)
- A deer trots through a neighborhood that was evacuated Sunday, Sept. 13 due to the Bobcat fire, as smoke rises from the San Gabriel Mountains in the distance. (Photo by OnScene.TV)
- A bear rummages through a trash bin in Arcadia after residents were ordered to evacute in response to the Bobcat fire burning nearby in the Angeles National Forest on Sunday, Sept. 13. (Photo by OnScene.TV)
- A helicopter drops water onto the Bobcat fire burning in the Angeles National Forest on Sunday, Sept. 13. (Photo by OnScene.TV)
- Firefighters clearing out brush and potential fuels near homes threatened by the Bobcat fire take a moment to watch smoke rising from the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains on Sunday, Sept. 13 (Photo by OnScene.TV)
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At about 10 a.m., officials ordered all residents north of Elkins Avenue and east of Santa Anita Avenue to evacuate. People were seen loading valuables into their cars as smoke rose from the foothills in the distance. They were advised to use Santa Anita Avenue to leave the area.

About 305 homes were in the evacuation zone, Angeles National Forest spokesman Andrew Mitchell said. Most were in Arcadia, and 32 were in Sierra Madre, officials said.

A Red Cross evacuation center was established at Santa Anita Race Track, at 285 W. Huntington Drive. Residents were advised to enter through Gate 5. More information about the center was available at 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767).

Evacuation warnings were in effect for Monrovia, Bradbury, Altadena, Duarte, Pasadena and the remainder of Sierra Madre. An evacuation order was also issued for Camp Williams.

The fire had burned 33,312 acres in the Angeles National Forest and was 6% contained as of Sunday evening. It was fueled by abnormally dry vegetation, and burned downhill overnight Saturday toward Monrovia. It scorched the Millard campground north of Muir Heights by Sunday, and reached a portion of the Chantry Flat picninc area near the Arcadia Wilderness Park, just a few miles from houses, by 6 p.m. However, there were no reports of damaged homes at that time.

The fire was most active near Big Santa Anita Canyon, Mitchell said. Ground and air crews planned to prioritize firefighting efforts there, at “the south bend of the fire in Monrovia and in the canyons of Sierra Madre to keep this fire above all these structures,” said Jerry McGowan, commander of the multi-agency team managing the disaster.

Teams were performing controlled burns within a half mile of some homes in order to clear out dry brush and potential fuels, Mitchell said. Dozers and hand crews have dug physical barriers around populated areas.

Meanwhile, Duarte resident Olivier Fourtouilo visited several homes in an evacuated portion of Arcadia on Sunday and used a garden hose to soak his friends’ home.

“My buddy’s in Norway so I thought Id’d come hose down the property,” Fourtouilo said.

Deer and other wildlife fleeing burning forestland were seen wandering evacuated neighborhoods in Arcadia. At least one bear was seen rummaging through a resident’s trash bin.

The fire also spread north, deeper into the forest toward the Buckhorn Area, McGowan said. Teams at that end of the blaze were working to keep flames south of Highway 2 and west of Highway 39.

Highway 2 was closed from Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road to Big Pines. Highway 39 was blocked at Old San Gabriel Canyon Road and Glendora Ridge Road. Glendora Mountain Road and Mount Wilson Road were also shut down.

The fire also prompted a smoke advisory that remained in effect Sunday in most of Los Angeles County and parts of Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It was extended through Monday, and recommends that people in smoke impacted areas stay indoors and avoid physical activity.

Smoke relief centers were open during the day Sunday in parts of Los Angeles while some COVID-19 testing sites in the region temporarily shut down because of air quality problems.

Officials with the Los Angeles Zoo said Saturday that the zoo would be closed Sunday and Monday due to the unhealthy air.

“The Zoo hopes to reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 15, but we will continue to monitor air quality advisories issued by the South Coast Air Quality Management District and adhere to air quality safety guidance for safely reopening,” officials said.

They added that staff was closely monitoring the animals who reside in outdoor habitats, but based on past fire events in the Los Angeles area, they did not anticipate any air quality issues to affect the animals.

The fire erupted on Sept. 6 near the Cogswell Dam and West Fork Day Use area. Full containment was not estimated until Oct. 15, according to the Forest Service.

It did not dramatically expand to the west or east on Sunday, McGowan said. Those areas have been scorched in previous fires over the years, leaving less fuel to burn. These include the Station fire in 2009, the Fish fire and Reservoir fire in 2016 and the first Ranch fire in 2019. Forest land further east, north of Azusa, was scorched earlier this year by the Dam fire in July and the second Ranch fire in August.

OnScene.TV contributed to this story.
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Father Identified After Deadly Shooting At Arcadia House Party, Shooter At Large

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:44:01 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — The 23-year-old man who was shot and killed at an Arcadia house party last week has been identified by the coroner’s office as Gustavo Lopez.

Lopez was gunned down in the 2800 block of Carolina Way on the night of August 31.

About 25 people were gathered for a party at a home, which was rented out.

Arcadia police said there were shots fired around 8:49 p.m. and Lopez was found on the patio of the home with two gunshots wounds.

(Courtesy: Family Photo/GoFundMe)

He was taken to the hospital for emergency surgery but died from his injuries hours later.

The exact motive for the shooting remains unclear but Arcadia police said it appeared there was some type of argument that night.

A GoFundMe for Lopez says he was “trying to stop a fight” between other people and then after noticing assailants were armed, he started to run away and was fatally shot.

According to family, Lopez leaves behind a wife, an 18-month-old son and other loved ones.

A 23-year-old was taken into custody after the incident on separate charges, but a shooting suspect has not yet been taken into custody.

The GoFundMe for Lopez has raised more than $8,500 so far.

(© Copyright 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. City News Service contributed to this report.)

Argument Leads To Shooting Outside Arcadia House Party, Man Dead

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:27:35 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) – A man was shot and killed outside a house party in Arcadia Sunday night.

Aug. 31, 2020. (CBSLA)

The shooting occurred at 8:40 p.m. outside a home in the 2800 block of Caroline Way, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

The victim was shot several times following an argument, the sheriff’s department said. He was rushed by ambulance to a hospital, where he died. His name was not released.

One person was detained at the scene, according to Arcadia police Lt. Kollin Cieadlo.

About 25 people were attending the party at a home which appeared to have been rented, Cieadlo told reporters.

“It looked like a rental,” Cieadlo said.

Sheriff’s detectives are assisting Arcadia police in the investigation.

There have been several shootings at house parties across L.A. County in recent weeks.

In the early morning hours of Aug. 26, gunfire erupted during a party at another short-term rental mansion in the wealthy L.A. neighborhood of Beverly Crest, killing one man and leaving a second man wounded.

On Aug. 4, a woman was killed and two others wounded after shots were fired at a mansion party, also in Beverly Crest.

On Aug. 11, five people were wounded in a shooting at a large party at a warehouse in an industrial area in the South Los Angeles County community of Harbor-Gateway.

The L.A. City Attorney announced criminal charges Friday against four people, including two young TikTok stars, in connection with several recent parties at mansions in the Hollywood Hills.

On Aug. 5, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti issued a public order authorizing the L.A. Department of Water and Power to shut off utilities at homes which host large gatherings, parties or events.

Home-sharing giant Airbnb announced last week that it had suspended or removed more than 50 L.A. County rental homes from its app after receiving complaints or noting policy violations. The move came just a few days after Airbnb’s decision to ban parties and events at listings globally until further notice.

The city of Glendora also reported last week that it had fined the organizer of an illegal mansion party and made at least one arrest after shutting down a giant party at a million-dollar home.

(© Copyright 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. City News Service contributed to this report.)

Applications Accepted Now For US Forest Service’s 2020 Women-In-Wildfire Basic Training Camp

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 21:59:27 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — A few good women are wanted to become U.S. Forest Service firefighters.

The U.S. Forest Service is seeking 30 women to attend its fourth annual 2020 Women-in-Wildfire Basic Training Camp. The week-long training camp starts Nov. 16 and will be led by female firefighters with more than 60 years of combined experience.

The camp will train women in basic firefighting techniques and fire behavior through classroom and hands-on training, in preparation for entry-level wildland firefighter jobs throughout California and surrounding states. Students will practice on Forest Service fire engines, hand tools and advanced firing techniques.

Students who complete the physically challenging training camp, which includes passing the federal firefighter’s work capacity test, will receive their Wildland Firefighter Type 2 certification.

Selected applicants will be provided meals and will live at the Little Tujunga Hotshot base in Sylmar for the duration of the camp. Training material, specialized equipment and clothing will also be provided.

Applications to attend the camp are being accepted now through Aug. 23. Women can submit their applications here.

State Board Puts Los Alamitos On Probation After Rash Of Horse Deaths

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 18:30:48 +0000

CYPRESS (CBSLA) – The California Horse Racing Board voted Friday morning to put the Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress on probation following a rash of horse deaths so far this season.

At a special teleconference meeting, the board placed Los Alamitos on probation for the next 10 days and ordered the track’s staff to come up with an action plan. The board had the option of shutting down racing at the track, but chose not to.

According to a CHRB spokesperson, at least 19 horses have died while racing or training at Los Alamitos this year. Another 10 died of gastrointestinal issues or other illnesses.

Los Alamitos is the only course in California that never halted racing during the coronavirus pandemic, albeit continuing racing behind closed doors.

The death of horses at Southland race tracks has received intense scrutiny over the past few years, with Santa Anita Park in Arcadia receiving the brunt of the attention.

At least 50 horses have died while racing or training at Santa Anita since December of 2018, including 15 this season.

Santa Anita halted live racing on March 27 in response to the pandemic, but resumed it May 15, also without spectators.

A state investigation released in March found no evidence that illegal medication or procedures contributed to the deaths of the 23 horses who died at Santa Anita between Dec. 30, 2018, and March 31, 2019.

In June of 2019, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill giving the CHRB the authority to halt racing at Santa Anita if it so chooses.

(© Copyright 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. City News Service contributed to this report.)

Former Arcadia High School Student Arrested On Child Sex Abuse Charges

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:18:09 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) – A former Arcadia High School student has been arrested on child sex abuse charges.

Arcadia Police Department reported Tuesday that 18-year-old Dylan Chan was taken into custody on charges of sexual exploitation of a child, using a minor for sex acts and possession and distribution of child pornography.

The arrest came after investigators served a search warrant at his home back on June 24, police disclosed. The evidence seized from the home lead to Chan’s arrest.

The arrest was part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual assault and exploitation involving current and former Arcadia High students, police said. Its unclear if any other arrests have been made in the case.

Chan is being held in the Arcadia City Jail.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact detectives at 626-574-5160.

Arcadia Police Seek Help Finding At-Risk Missing Person

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 05:06:13 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — The Arcadia Police Department is trying to locate an at-risk missing person.

Steven Ellington, 59, was last seen on Wednesday around 7 p.m. in the area of Huntington Dr. and Baldwin Ave. Ellington’s family believes he may have boarded a Metro or Foothill Transit bus and is no longer in Arcadia.

Detectives are asking for the public’s help returning Ellington home safely. He has a cognitive disability and may not be able to identify himself or return home on his own.

Ellington is described as an African American male, 5′ 4″ and 160 lbs. He has short black hair and dark brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a long sleeve black T-shirt, camouflage pants, black socks, and black shoes with white tips.

If you have information or see Ellington, please call 9-1-1 or contact the Arcadia Police Department Dispatch Center at (626) 574-5123.

Original Din Tai Fung Location In Arcadia Permanently Closed After 20 Years Due To ‘Current Economic Climate’

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 03:34:35 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — The popular Taiwanese restaurant Din Tai Fung has closed its original United States location in Arcadia after 20 years due to the “current economic climate.”

The chain shared the news on their Instagram writing, “As a result of the current economic climate, we have made the difficult decision to permanently close our first U.S. location.”

“Din Tai Fung USA has always been a family-owned restaurant. We first opened this location over 20 years ago to introduce Taiwanese cuisine, culture, and our signature Xiao Long Bao to our guests here in the United States. Since then, through the gracious support of our community, we have been able to share the Din Tai Fung experience throughout the West Coast. This year marks the 20th anniversary of this location, making this decision all the more heartbreaking. ⁣”

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As a result of the current economic climate, we have made the difficult decision to permanently close our first U.S. location. ⁣ ⁣ Din Tai Fung USA has always been a family-owned restaurant. We first opened this location over 20 years ago to introduce Taiwanese cuisine, culture, and our signature Xiao Long Bao to our guests here in the United States. Since then, through the gracious support of our community, we have been able to share the Din Tai Fung experience throughout the West Coast. This year marks the 20th anniversary of this location, making this decision all the more heartbreaking. ⁣ ⁣ We sincerely thank you for your loyalty and support over the past 20 years. We look forward to continuing to serve you at our Westfield Santa Anita location.⁣

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“We sincerely thank you for your loyalty and support over the past 20 years. We look forward to continuing to serve you at our Westfield Santa Anita location.⁣”

The restaurant also announced their other locations in are reopen for dine-in services after being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

To promote social distancing, the restaurant is reservation only. Reservations could be made on their website or through Yelp.

Weekend Access To Chantry Flats Temporarily Closed Due To Heavy Traffic, Return Of Hot, Dry Conditions

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 22:11:35 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — Even as much of the state reopens, the Angeles National Forest will temporarily close weekend access to the Chantry Flat recreation area starting Saturday.

The Angeles National Forest has been experiencing exceptionally high numbers of visitors who have likely been hungry for outdoor recreation as stay-at-home orders ease in California.

Chantry Flat, already one of the most popular areas of the forest and the third busiest entry into the Angeles National Forest, has been plagued with more visitor cars than parking lots can handle. Heavy traffic and illegal parking on narrow mountain roads have constricted roadways and hampered access for emergency crews, Angeles National Forest officials said.

With hot, dry conditions returning to the forest, authorities will close Chantry Flat on Saturdays and Sundays, starting this Saturday. The popular picnic area will remain open on weekdays.

Angeles National Forest officials say they are working with state and local partners to find solutions to the recent overcrowding and heavy traffic on mountain roadways.

2-Year-Old Filly Is 15th Horse To Die At Santa Anita Park This Season

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 21:00:23 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — Another horse has died while training at Santa Anita Park, becoming the 15th to die in racing or training-related incidents at the racetrack this season.

Lightsaber, an unraced 2-year-old filly, died Sunday in what the California Horse Racing Board said was a training-related death. Lightsaber reportedly broke her left hind leg during morning workouts and was euthanized after attending veterinarians determined the injury was unrecoverable.

Santa Anita Park remains closed to the public, but restarted live racing on May 15 after closing on March 27 because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Fifteen horses have died since the season started in late December. Lightsaber is now the 50th horse to die at the park since December of 2018, but an investigation by state regulators last year determined most of the horses had “pre-existing pathology.”

(© Copyright 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. City News Service contributed to this report.)

2 Racehorses Die In Separate Incidents At Santa Anita, Los Alamitos Race Tracks

Tue, 12 May 2020 16:56:19 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — Two racehorses died after suffering training injuries at Southern California tracks last weekend, according to state officials.

Tailback, a 4-year-old gelding, died Sunday at Santa Anita Park, according to the California Horse Racing Board, while Rowboat Romeo, a 2-year-old colt that had not raced before, died Saturday at Los Alamitos Race Course.

Both horses were euthanized after suffering injuries, CHRB spokesman Mike Marten said.

Rowboat Romeo had participated in a 220-yard workout the day he died, according to the Daily Racing Forum. He is the 13th horse to die at Los Alamitos in racing or training-related incidents during this race season.

Los Alamitos is the the only track in the state to hold live horse racing since Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered non-essential businesses to shut down to slow the spread of coronavirus. Fans, however, are prohibited from Los Alamitos during the shutdown.

Tailback is the 14th horse to die in racing or training-related incidents at Santa Anita Park this season. Racing at the track was suspended in late March.

(© Copyright 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. City News Service contributed to this report.)

Coronavirus: Pregnant Women Get Care At Outdoor Birthing Center

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 03:49:49 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — Many expectant moms are concerned about how the coronavirus could impact them and their unborn.

A birthing center in Arcadia set up a drive-thru medical tent to help with prenatal care and checkups since hospitals have limited beds and are a potential source of transmitting the virus.

Organizers say this keeps moms protected from exposure to coronavirus patients.

“We really want to keep that space clean and available as much as we can for the moms and the babies,” said midwife Chemin Perez.

Health officials are still learning about the virus and how it can affect babies and pregnant women.

The birthing center is state-licensed and accepts Medi-Cal, offering another option for concerned moms during this uncertain time.

Large Bear Roams Arcadia Neighborhood

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:44:17 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) – A large bear was making its way through an Arcadia neighborhood Wednesday morning.

March 25, 2020. (CBS2)

The bear was spotted in the 300 block of Topaz Place sometime before 4:30 a.m., in the San Gabriel foothills. At one point, it crossed the street and appeared to rummage through some trash cans.

Arcadia police have been notified, but it’s unclear if California Department of Fish and Wildlife had been called in.

Bears are a common sight in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Back in February, a bear wandered through a Monrovia neighborhood for several hours, strolling up and down sidewalks and driveways and hanging out on porches before it was tranquilized by CDFW officials and moved to the Angeles National Forest.

Another Racehorse Dies, Two Days Before Santa Anita Opening Day

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:43:42 +0000

ARCADIA (CNS/CBSLA) —Santa Anita’s opening weekend reportedly was marred by the death of another racehorse — though the latest fatality happened on Thursday, two days before Saturday’s rescheduled opening day.

Truest Reward, a 3-year-old gelding, died during a period when the track was closed to workouts but open for jogging and galloping, according to the Los Angeles Times, which said the horse broke his left front leg on the training track, considered the safest surface.

Thursday was supposed to be Santa Anita’s opening day, but forecasts of rain prompted track officials to postpone the first day of its 83rd winter meeting until Saturday, when 11 races were run without incident.

Santa Anita — and the sport in general — have faced increasing pressure from animal-rights activists amid the death of at least 38 horses at the track over the last year, which included 2017 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile winner Battle of Midway while training at the track on Feb. 23 and Mongolian Groom, who was euthanized after suffering a fatal injury in the Breeders’ Cup
Classic at Santa Anita on Nov. 2.

The California Horse Racing Board is set to issue a report next month on the horse deaths.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office concluded Dec. 19 that there was no criminal wrongdoing connected to the deaths, but offered a series of recommendations aimed at improving safety at racetracks in California.

The district attorney called on state regulators to develop safety enhancements to reduce horse deaths, including possible enhanced penalties for rules violations, establishment of a tip line for people to report violations or animal cruelty allegations and mandated inspections of racing and training facilities, and reviews of necropsy and veterinary records of horses that have
died.

The report also made recommendations aimed at identifying pre-existing conditions in horses that could lead to breakdowns, establishing track-maintenance protocols — including special measures during rain or extreme weather conditions, and creation of “safety codes of conduct” for owners, trainers, jockeys, veterinarians and others who care for horses.

The report noted that officials at Santa Anita have implemented a series of safety-improvement measures that “have reduced the number of fatal racing and training incidents.”

This state-of-the-art technology reflects a new standard of care within Thoroughbred racing — a standard that puts the health and safety of horses and riders first,” said Belinda Stronach, The Stronach Group’s chairman and president.

Man Found Burned After Suspected Drug Lab Explodes In Million-Dollar Arcadia Home

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:51:13 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — Police were called to a report of a car crash at a million-dollar Arcadia home, but instead found a suspected drug lab that had exploded.

Officers were sent to the 2500 block of South Second Avenue at about 10:50 p.m. Monday to check out a report of a car that had crashed into a home. They didn’t find any sort of collision – but they did find there had been an explosion at the home.

The officers’ preliminary investigation found the explosion was possibly related to a cannabis extraction lab. Hazardous materials were also found inside the home, so a hazmat team was called to the scene and nearby residents were briefly evacuated until it was deemed safe.

One man was taken to the hospital with burn injuries.

The home where the suspected drug lab was found has an estimate value of over $1 million. Arcadia is known more for its good schools and tree-lined streets than drug activity.

Another Horse Euthanized At Santa Anita Park Bringing Total Of Deaths To 71 Since 2018 Season

Sat, 26 Oct 2019 01:09:43 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) – Another horse has been euthanized at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia bringing the total number of horse deaths to 35 since Dec. 26 and 71 since the 2018 season.

GQ Covergirl, a 6-year-old mare, sustained what is described as a bilateral forelimb injury while on the inner training track Friday morning, according to park spokesperson Mike Willman.

FILE — The main track sits empty at Santa Anita Park on March 10, 2019, in Arcadia, Calif., after horse racing was temporarily suspended following a slew of horse deaths. (Getty Images)

Per recommendation from the attending veterinarian, the mare was euthanized.

GQ Covergirl, trained by Doug O’Neill, won her last two starts, most recently a five-furlong turf sprint at Santa Anita on Oct. 4, her seventh start of the year.

A 3-year-old gelding was euthanized at Santa Anita Park on October 19.

The track has been under extreme scrutiny since the rash of deaths at Santa Anita started garnering more media attention this year than in seasons past.

Animal rights advocates, along with California Sen. Dianne Feinstein and other politicians, have demanded racing stop until an investigation into the exact cause of deaths can be completed.

Racing at Santa Anita was temporarily suspended in February – following the 19th horse death — and again for most of March – following the 21st horse death — so experts could conduct testing on the park’s three tracks – the main, training and turf tracks — to try and pinpoint the issue.

On March 31, just two days after racing had resumed, a 5-year-old gelding named Arms Runner had to be euthanized after being injured during a race when he fell following a collision with another horse while both were transitioning from the turf course to dirt.

In mid-March, Santa Anita officials announced a series of new measures to help bolster the safety of horses at the track, including restrictions on certain medications, requiring trainers to get permission in advance before putting a horse through a workout and investing in diagnostic equipment to aid in the early detection of pre-existing conditions.

In April, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced the creation of a task force to investigate the deaths.

(© Copyright 2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. City News Service contributed to this report.)

Another Horse Euthanized At Santa Anita Park — 34 Have Died Since December

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 23:11:58 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — A 3-year-old gelding was euthanized at Santa Anita Park Saturday — the 34th horse to die there since December 2018.

Satchel Paige, named for the legendary baseball Hall-of-Famer, suffered an injury to his left leg during the fifth race, officials said.

Jockey Ruben Fuentes was not injured.

Mike Marten, spokesman for the California Horse Racing Board, confirmed to City News Service that the horse was euthanized.

The track — and the sport in general — has been under extreme scrutiny since the rash of deaths at Santa Anita started garnering more media attention this year than in seasons past.

Racing at Santa Anita Park was halted for most of March while examinations were conducted on the track.

Animal rights activists have also held a steady stream of protests outside the park demanding an end to horse racing.

Saturday evening, the Stronach Group issued the following statement:

“Satchel Paige, a three-year-old gelding, was humanely euthanized after the fifth race on Saturday, October 19th at Santa Anita Park. After being pulled up at the 3/8th pole, Satchel Paige was immediately evaluated by a team of on-track veterinarians, led by Santa Anita Park veterinarian Dr. Dana Stead, and transported in the equine ambulance. Dr. Stead observed that the horse had suffered an open fracture of his left front ankle and made the decision to humanely euthanize the gelding.”

Stronach Group is a real estate and entertainment company that owns and manages race tracks in North America as well as one in Austria.

Caught On Camera: 27-Year-Old Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Attempted Murder, Kidnapping After Attack

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 05:05:42 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — Police have arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder and kidnapping after video captured on a doorbell security system allegedly caught him violently dragging a woman away from the door as she screams.

Police arrested Robert Michael Mendez on suspicion of attempted murder and kidnapping. (Credit: Arcadia PD)

The brutal attack happened late Sunday night just before midnight in Arcadia. A woman can be seen running up to a house trying to call for help. As soon as the man in the video approaches the woman, she begins to scream and the man drags her away to a nearby home.

“We looked out the side window over here, and witnessed him stomping on her and pulling her by her hair,” Tammy Raycraft, a neighbor, said. “It was awful.”

Police said they believe the man in the video is Robert Michael Mendez, an estranged ex-boyfriend of the woman.

“We kind of suspected that it might be the neighbor because he disappeared so quickly,” Raycraft said.

Police said they believe Mendez dragged the woman to a home in the 1500 block of Santa Anita Street and held her against her will from Sunday night into Monday afternoon, when they found her after receiving a link to the security footage.

“It was a pretty brutal assault,” Lt. Ray Nakamora, of the Arcadia Police Department, said.

Arcadia police said the woman’s injuries were so severe that she had to be taken to the hospital for treatment. Her condition was not immediately known.

Mendez has been charged with attempted murder, kidnapping, false imprisonment and other charges.

Arcadia Brings Back Basketball Courts After Accusations Of ‘Theater,’ Apology Over Saying They Brought In A ‘Type’

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 12:55:37 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — The Arcadia City Council approved a motion to bring basketball courts back to a popular park after a public fracas erupted over the mayor pro tem said they brought a certain “type” he wouldn’t drive into the city.

Eisenhower Park in Arcadia is in the midst of a renovation that would have removed the popular basketball courts. While many didn’t like the idea, the issue was pushed into the spotlight after comments from Arcadia Mayor Pro Tem Roger Chandler last month.

“I personally observed some of the folks, and they’re not the type that I would drive into Arcadia,” Chandler said at the Aug. 20 meeting.

The comments drew protests from residents, who packed Tuesday night’s meeting. Resident after resident rebuked Chandler for the comment.

Chandler also shocked everyone in the chamber when he accused Mayor April Verlato of orchestrating a so-called “theater.” But at the same meeting, he also apologized for using the word “type,” saying he meant people he says were intimidating other park-goers and never mentioned race.

In a three-to-two vote, the council approved a motion to add them back to the park.

Arcadia Residents Protest To Keep Eisenhower Park’s Basketball Courts

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 12:48:19 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — An off-handed comment about the “types” who play basketball in Arcadia’s parks prompted a loud protest in support of keeping the quiet community’s popular courts.

Dozens of people gathered at Eisenhower Park, at 2nd Avenue and Colorado, to demand the City Council keep the basketball courts. A planned renovation at the park removes the courts, adding new picnic areas and baseball diamonds.

(credit: CBS)

But the renovation plan is not what got people fired up – it was the comments last week from Arcadia’s Mayor Pro Tem Roger Chandler. At the City Council meeting, he said, “I personally observed some of the folks, and they’re not the type that I would drive into Arcadia.”

At least one protest sign on Sunday asked “What type?”

“Our city loves basketball. Our city is tolerant, our city is beautiful, and we just do not accept the type of representation we had,” protestor Sraavan Donthineni said.

Arcadia’s mayor, who changed her mind after hearing the passionate pro-basketball arguments at last week’s meeting was also at the protest. She says she is in favor of keeping the basketball courts.

Total Hoopla! Arcadia’s Mayor Pro Tem Says Basketball Courts Bring Undesirables To Town

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 04:48:54 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — Eisenhower Park in Arcadia is undergoing a complete transformation.

There are new picnic areas and baseball diamonds.

But CBS/KCAL9’s Randy Paige reports the basketball courts that used to be here are not coming back.

Some say it’s not that people don’t like the game, some don’t like the players.

At last night’s city council meeting, Arcadia Mayor Pro Tem Roger Chandler said unsanctioned basketball tournaments attract undesirable people.

“They come from out of town, they take over the basketball courts,” he said.

“I personally observed some of the folks, and they’re not the type that I would drive into Arcadia,” he said.

Paige spoke to people who live next to the park. Blanca Gomez has lived next to the park for 30 years.

She never recalls seeing anyone undesirable on the court and wants to see the play area return.

“I would love to see them,” she says.

Howard Benioff has lived two houses down for 40 years.

“We walk by there every day, and I’ve driven up the street when I’m not walking, and I’ve never seen a bad element there,” Benioff says.

Sraavan Donthineni grew up here.

“I have never witnessed anything like that here,” he says.

Last night, council members got an earful from others who live near the park.

“I do not want to become a paranoid community that excludes other people of other colors or other races or ethnicities,” said one woman.

“And there are dads and there are grandparents and there are little children learning how to play basketball and it is awesome,” said another woman.

The residents who were pro-ball convinced the mayor to change her mind.

“I would like to see us put basketball courts in this [proposal],” she said.

The plan without basketball courts was approved without her on a 3-2 vote.

Paige spoke to folks who said they’re going to fight city hall and try to convince the city council to change its mind.

1 Dead After Car Goes Flying, Crashes Sideways Into Arcadia Flower Shop

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 14:23:34 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — One man is dead Thursday after somehow crashing a rental car sideways into a flower shop in Arcadia.

The crash was first reported at about 3:15 a.m. at Arcadia Main Florist, 30 Las Tunas Drive. The impact of the crash left the red vehicle wedged on its side through a display window of the shop.

Police say the car lost control and sheared a fire hydrant before flying into the closed flower shop.

The male driver was pronounced dead at the scene. He was later identified as 42-year-old Carl Chandler of Alhambra.

Witnesses told police they saw the car speeding just before the crash.

Missing 12-Year-Old Arcadia Boy Found Safe

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:02:01 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — Police say a 12-year-old boy has been found safe Monday morning after disappearing from near his home.

Tristan Chou was last seen Sunday morning in the 100 block of Diamond Street. Arcadia police said Monday he was returned home in good health.

The reason for his disappearance was not made public.

Despite Horse Deaths, Breeders’ Cup To Be Held At Santa Anita

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 09:08:39 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — Despite concerns over the recent spate of horse deaths at Santa Anita racetrack, organizers of the 2019 Breeders’ Cup World Championships affirmed today their commitment to hold the November event in Arcadia.

Though there had been some speculation the event might be moved in light of the 30 horse deaths since December at the track — 66 deaths dating back through the 2018 racing season — the board of directors of Breeders’ Cup Limited made the decision unanimously during a meeting held in Lexington, Kentucky.

This will be the tenth time Santa Anita has hosted the race, the most of any other track.

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“Foremost among the core values of the Breeders’ Cup are the safety and integrity of the competition and we hold ourselves, our host sites and our competitors to the highest standards of both,” Craig Fravel, president and CEO of the Breeders’ Cup, said in a statement. “It is clear that meaningful and effective reforms and best practices have been implemented in recent months at
Santa Anita through the collective efforts of (track owners) The Stronach Group, the Thoroughbred Owners of California, the California Thoroughbred Trainers and the California Horse Racing Board.

“We fully embrace those reforms and will devote our time and energy in the coming months to further advance those efforts. We look forward to showing the world the best in thoroughbred racing at one of its finest venues,” Fravel said.

Belinda Stronach, chair and president of The Stronach Group, issued a statement thanking the Breeders’ Cup board for its support.

“Santa Anita and the Stronach Group remain steadfast in our commitment to put the health and safety of the horses and riders above all else and we are pleased that the Breeders’ Cup board recognized and shares in that goal,” she said.

(© Copyright 2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. City News Service contributed to this report.)

Protesters At Santa Anita Say That Last Day Of Season Should Be Horse Racing’s Last Day

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 03:39:17 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — Protesters gathered outside Santa Anita Park Sunday on the official last day of the racing season.

This weekend, the 30th horse since December — the start of the season — died at the track.

Twenty-nine horses were euthanized after suffering an injury, while another died from a cardiac arrest.

CBS2/KCAL9’s Kandiss Crone spoke to the protesters. They didn’t mince words. They want to see the sport of horse racing banned entirely.

As cars went by, some shouted, “Shame on you!”

Advocates shouted at racing fans as they drove into the park.

“We’re fed up with their excuses. There is no safety measures that they don’t already have they’re just enhanced. We’re still seeing dying horses here,” said April Montgomery, an animal right advocate.

Just yesterday, American Currency — a 4-year-old gelding injured his leg while training — and had to be euthanized.

He was trained by racing Hall-of-Famer Jerry Hollendorfer who was banned yesterday by the track’s owners.

Three other horses he’s trained have also died at Santa Anita or a sister park this season.

Protesters said the problems here are much bigger than one man and insist the only way to stop the horses from dying, is to stop the horses from racing.

“Industry is the problem. It isn’t the trainer — Hollendorfer. It’s not drugs, it’s not whips it is the racing industry as a whole,” says Alexander.

Officials refused to end the season early despite calls from the California Horse Racing Board earlier this month.

Tests were done on the soil and several changes were made at the track when racing was temporarily halted.

Crone spoke to racing fans and some had mixed reaction on what should happen moving forward.

“I love watching race horses but when it comes to animal cruelty the animals should be treated humanely,” says Sam Calague.

“What sport isn’t there injuries?” says Tim Saivar, “It’s a shame but that’s the nature of sports when you’re in a high activity and professional level. Things happen.”

Santa Anita Workers Rally In Support Of Park

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 11:22:00 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — Horse deaths have put Santa Anita Park under a microscope, and now there’s growing concern from workers at the track.

A group of workers held a rally Thursday at the park with signs that read, “Horses are our lives,” among other messages in support of keeping the track open.

“I support the reforms taking place now,” said one worker. “We need them to protect our horses, our industry, our job and our lives.”

Animal rights advocates, along with California Sen. Dianne Feinstein and other politicians, have demanding racing stop until an investigation into the exact cause of deaths can be completed.

Racing at Santa Anita was temporarily suspended in February – following the 19th horse death — and again for most of March – following the 21st horse death — so experts could conduct testing on the park’s three tracks – the main, training and turf tracks — to try and pinpoint the issue. None of the horse deaths have occurred on the training track.

In mid-March, Santa Anita officials announced a series of new measures to help bolster the safety of horses at the track, including restrictions on certain medications, requiring trainers to get permission in advance before putting a horse through a workout and investing in diagnostic equipment to aid in the early detection of pre-existing conditions.

Also in April, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced the creation of a task force to investigate the deaths.

Earlier this month, California Governor Gavin Newsom called for a temporary halt to horse racing at Santa Anita in the wake of 29 horse deaths. A day later, new safety measures were announced Wednesday in the form of a new independent horse safety review team.

This Sunday marks the final day of the racing season at the park, though the track will be open until July for practice.

Santa Anita Sees 27th Horse Death Of The Season

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 16:12:31 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) – A horse had to be euthanized Wednesday after suffering a shoulder injury during a workout at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia.

River Derby, a 2-year-old colt, is the 27th horse to die while racing or training at Santa Anita since Dec. 26.

FILE — The main track sits empty at Santa Anita Park on March 10, 2019, in Arcadia, Calif., after horse racing was temporarily suspended following a slew of horse deaths. (Getty Images)

River Derby suffered a fractured shoulder during a routine gallop Wednesday morning, according to park spokesperson Mike Willman. The colt was taken to Chino Valley Equine Hospital, where he was diagnosed and later euthanized.

River Derby had taken part in three workouts at Santa Anita, but had not yet raced, Willman said. He had been purchased in March for $50,000 in Florida.

The horse’s trainer, Ruben Gomez, told the Los Angeles Times the fractured shoulder “can be a common injury in babies.”

The last horse death at Santa Anita had been on May 26 when Kochees, a 9-year-old gelding, was put down a day after suffering a leg injury during a race. Kochees was the third horse to die at the track within nine days, following a roughly six-week span with no deaths.

Animal rights advocates, along with California Sen. Dianne Feinstein and other politicians, have demanding racing stop until an investigation into the exact cause of deaths can be completed.

Racing at Santa Anita was temporarily suspended in February – following the 19th horse death — and again for most of March – following the 21st horse death — so experts could conduct testing on the park’s three tracks – the main, training and turf tracks — to try and pinpoint the issue. None of the horse deaths have occurred on the training track.

On March 31, just two days after racing had resumed, a 5-year-old gelding named Arms Runner had to be euthanized after being injured during a race when he fell following a collision with another horse while both were transitioning from the turf course to dirt.

In mid-March, Santa Anita officials announced a series of new measures to help bolster the safety of horses at the track, including restrictions on certain medications, requiring trainers to get permission in advance before putting a horse through a workout and investing in diagnostic equipment to aid in the early detection of pre-existing conditions.

Also in April, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced the creation of a task force to investigate the deaths.

(© Copyright 2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. City News Service contributed to this report.)

$3 Daily Parking Fee Goes Into Effect At Arcadia, Duarte Gold Line Stations

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 12:58:57 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — The free park and ride in Arcadia and Duarte is over — Metro Gold Line riders will now have to pay to park at these two busy stations in the San Gabriel Valley.

A new $3 daily parking fee goes into effect Monday at the parking structures in Arcadia and Duarte. Transit riders looking to park at either of the structures will need their TAP cards as proof of ridership when they pay for parking at a kiosk outside.

“Becomes $15 a week if you’re gonna park here all week long, so now I’m going to have to drive to work every other day, just to cut down,” one Metro rider said. “And if you’re making $15 an hour, that’s really a tax on you.”

The Gold Line has been expanding into the San Gabriel Valley’s foothill communities in the past few years, extending into Azusa and getting another 12.3 miles into Montclair approved. But Metro officials say certain stations have gotten busier than others – partly thanks to the increase in ridership, but also due to some drivers using the structures as free parking in the area.

Paid parking was already part of the routine at other Gold Line stations, including APU/Citrus, Irwindale, Monrovia, and the Del Mar parking garage in Pasadena. Just three miles away from Arcadia, parking is still free at the Sierra Madre station, but most Metro riders say it’s not worth the cost of driving further away.

Metro officials say they will eventually implement a monthly parking fee.

Horse Deaths At Santa Anita Park Puts Spotlight On Stronach Family Feud

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 16:59:30 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — The deaths of nearly two dozen horses at Santa Anita Park has pulled back the curtain on the nasty feud roiling the wealthy, private family that controls the racetrack.

Founder Frank Stronach, who says he no longer controls Santa Anita Park, minced no words when he spoke out Tuesday about the concerns over the deaths of 23 horses at the track since late December. He says he dislikes the downhill course, the narrow track, the over-medication of horses and the use of young racehorses.

Stronach blames management of the track, which is now led by his daughter, Belinda Stronach.

“I had plans….put in a new track, right? ‘Cause I was kind of worried that the track…that no major thing has been done for years,” Stronach said.

The elder Stronach and his daughter are now involved in a legal battle for control of the track.

Suspect Arrested In Murder Of 76-Year-Old Grandmother In Arcadia

Sat, 20 Apr 2019 17:36:29 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) – Authorities have arrested a man for the murder of a 76-year-old woman in Arcadia.

Heber Enoc Diaz, 27, was arrested on suspicion of killing Chyong Jen Tsai, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

According to sheriff’s officials, Tsai’s body was found by a construction crew in the backyard of her home on April 9.

Coroner’s records stated that Tsai died from “combined effects of multiple sharp force injuries, multiple blunt trauma, and asphyxia.”

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According to authorities, Tsai’s vehicle (a 2005 Lexus RX 300) was stolen from her home in the 300 block of East Forest Avenue and was found Thursday night in the 900 block of Colorado Boulevard.

A woman was found murdered in the backyard of her Arcadia, Calif., home. April 9, 2019. (CBS2)

Investigators located Diaz Friday morning leaving his home in Pasadena and arrested him without incident.

CBS2/KCAL9 reporter Jeff Nguyen says Diaz is expected to appear in court on Thursday.

Diaz is being held without bail at the Men’s Central Jail in Downtown Los Angeles.

(© Copyright 2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. City News Service contributed to this report.)

4 Days Of Racing Resumes At Santa Anita Park, Days After Death Of 23rd Horse

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 20:42:28 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — Racing was back underway at Santa Anita Park Thursday, even as two lawmakers call for a suspension after the deaths of 23 horses at the track.

Four consecutive and lucrative days of runs starts Thursday, and one of those races will include the Santa Anita Derby – a Kentucky Derby qualifier.

However, there won’t be any races on the track’s hillside turf course, where a horse named Arms Runner went down and suffered a fatal injury, the 23rd death at Santa Anita Park since late December.

Two-time Triple Crown Winner Bob Baffert will be running one of his most prized horses – Game Winner. Baffert wouldn’t comment on the track’s condition, but Game Winner’s trainer says he believes the track is good.

“Unfortunately we have had some rough times, some bad publicity, but we’re trying to get things worked out,” Baffert said.

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Arcadia Rep. Judy Chu are both demanding racing stop until an investigation into the exact cause of deaths for all the horses can be completed. The California Horse Racing Board, which met just last week to discuss new safety rules, has scheduled another meeting about the track for April 12.

Santa Anita Park was closed for most of March after a previous closure in February. The spate of horse deaths have led track officials to test the track multiple times and implement new race-day medication policies.

Dianne Feinstein Calls For Suspension Of Races At Santa Anita Park After Horse Deaths

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 15:59:00 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — Sen. Dianne Feinstein is calling for racing to be suspended at Santa Anita Park after the deaths of 23 horses since late December.

In a letter to the state’s horse racing board, Feinstein asked for racing to be suspended until the cause or causes of the horse deaths can be fully investigated in her letter sent Tuesday to the California Horse Racing Board, which hours later scheduled a special meeting to consider relocating races to other tracks.

“The death of a single horse is a tragedy, but as a lifelong lover of horses, I’m appalled that almost two dozen horses have died in just four months,” Feinstein wrote in her letter.

Nearly two dozen horses have died at the Arcadia racetrack, most recently on Sunday – just two days after Santa Anita Park reopened after a nearly month-long hiatus. Racetrack officials have not been able to pinpoint any one factor causing the deaths, investigating everything from the effect of unusually heavy rain this winter on the track to race-day medication.

Before Santa Anita Park reopened, the state horse racing board discussed new rules that could ban or restrict the use of whips and riding crops. One rule that went into immediate effect reduced the use of a medication called Lasix, a diuretic that helps prevent horses from hemorrhaging.

PETA Wants Gov. Newsom To Launch Investigation Into Santa Anita Park Horse Deaths

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:58:29 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — Animal rights activists are calling on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to get involved after a another racehorse died at Santa Anita Park, just days after the racetrack reopened from a nearly month-long hiatus following a spate of horse deaths.

Arms Runner, a 5-year-old horse who won his last race at the park on Jan. 27, was in the lead when he fell on a portion of track that goes downhill and transitions from grass to dirt during Sunday’s Grade 3 San Simeon Stakes. His fall caused another horse, La Sardane, which quickly regained her feet and went back to running.

However, Arms Runner suffered a severe and ultimately fatal injury to his right front leg. He was euthanized, and his death is the 23rd at the racetrack since December.

“It’s gut wrenching,” said Tim Ritvo of the Stronach Group, which owns Santa Anita Park. “We’ll continue to review, look at all the medical records of the horse, and review all the data that we can and continue to investigate the causes of this.”

Everything from the condition of the main racing track to medication to the use of whips has been under scrutiny at the racetrack since horses started dying at Santa Anita Park in late December. Racing has been suspended twice, and the second hiatus just ended Friday after nearly a month.

There has been a variety of factors in each of the deadly falls, and track officials haven’t been able to pinpoint one specific problem.

“There’s been six on the grass, there’s been seven on the dirt during racing and the rest of them were on the training, at all different areas, all different places, different legs, right, in front, so we can’t find any one common denominator,” Ritvo said.

The California Board of Horse Racing had also met just last week to consider new rules for the safety of the horses. One rule that went into immediate effect was a reduction in a medication called Lasix, a diuretic that helps prevent horses from hemorrhaging.

People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued a statement following the horse death:

“This sickening video of Arms Runner in the last minutes of his life shows exactly why PETA is calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to form an independent panel to investigate training and veterinary practices in California. While the implementation of new rules at Santa Anita racetrack last week represented the first progress in racing reform in decades, it was nowhere near enough to save these horses’ lives. The California Horse Racing Board needs to pass emergency rules right now banning all drugs and banishing all trainers with medication violations from California tracks. Anything short of this is inadequate.”

The next race at Santa Anita Park is scheduled for Thursday, and track officials say it will continue as planned.

Racing Returns To Santa Anita Park, As Officials Mull New Rules After Deaths Of 22 Horses

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 20:11:42 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — Racing resumed at Santa Anita Park Friday, even as officials are still looking for what caused the death of 22 horses and how to prevent any future deaths.

Protesters were on hand just as the first race got underway at 1 p.m., one day after the California Board of Horse Racing met to consider new rules for the safety of the horses.

The deaths of 22 horses since the day after Christmas have prompted two halts to racing at the track and plenty of criticism from animal activists including PETA. Officials have investigated everything from the heavy winter rain’s effects on the track to medication taken by the horses as possibly causing the deaths.

“There is no one magic bullet, black and white answer to that,” Santa Anita Park spokesman Mike Willman said.

With critics saying medication and whips possibly pushing horses beyond their limits, the California Board of Horse racing took their first steps toward banning the use of whips during horse races and restricting race day medication. They also adopted a measure banning jockeys from using riding crops except when needed for safety. These new rules will undergo a 45-day comment period and will need a final board vote.

One new measure that will immediately go into effect will be a reduction in medication called Lasix, a diuretic that helps prevent horses from hemorrhaging.

The last horse to die at Santa Anita Park was on March 14. Willman said he was happy to note there has been no further problems as horses continued training during the racing hiatus.

“In the 15 mornings of training, over 2,000 horses have worked without incident,” Willman said.

After Deaths Of 22 Horses, Live Racing Could Resume At Santa Anita Park On March 29

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:12:06 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) — Even though it’s still not clear why 22 horses have died at Santa Anita Park over the past several months, racing could resume as soon as March 29.

Track officials and the thoroughbred owners of California made a deal over the weekend to change the facility’s medication policies, in an effort to address the deaths of 22 horses since the day after Christmas. There will be a 10-day approval process with state regulators.

The Los Angeles District Attorney has been looking into the horse deaths, but says it doesn’t look like a crime was committed.

Live racing has been stopped since March 6, just days after restarting, in the wake of the mysterious deaths. The main track and the adjacent track for training has been open only for horse workouts.

There has been speculation that this winter’s heavy rainfall and the effect on the main tracks may have factored into the spike in horse deaths.

LA County District Attorney Launches Investigation Into Santa Anita Horse Deaths

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 23:29:18 +0000

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office has assigned a team to investigate the recent increase of horse deaths at the Santa Anita Park racetrack.

The L.A. County district attorney’s office released a statement Friday confirming the investigation has begun.

“At this time, the District Attorney’s Office has assigned investigators to work with the California Horse Racing Board,” district attorney’s office spokesman Greg Risling announced.

The demand for an investigation comes after 22 horses acquired fatal injuries since Dec. 26.

On March 1, PETA requested that the DA’s office launch an investigation into the recent rise in horse injuries and deaths at the racetrack.

They asked that the DA’s office specifically investigate methods used by the track’s trainers and veterinarians.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the DA’s office has been in contact with Pasadena Humane Society, who has contacted the Arcadia Police Department.

The track has suspended live racing since March 6, while experts work to determine what could be contributing to the problem.

The main and training tracks have been open for horse workouts and are only allowing horses to jog or gallop.

22nd Horse Death Reported At Santa Anita Racetrack; Park Bans Medication For Horses

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:58:57 +0000

ARCADIA (CBSLA) – The owner of Santa Anita Park announced a ban Thursday on medication for horses on days they are scheduled to race following the death of the 22nd horse at the Arcadia track since racing began in December.

Tim Ritvo, chief operating officer for The Stronach Group, which owns Santa Anita Park, made the announcement during a brief media appearance at the track, where hours earlier a filly named Princess Lili B broke her front legs while doing a half-mile workout on the main track and had to be euthanized.

Twenty-two horses have died while racing or training at Santa Anita since Dec. 26. Live racing has been suspended since March 6 as experts work to determine what could be contributing to the problem. In comparison, during the same period of 2017-18, only 10 horses died at the track. Only eight died in 2016-17 and 14 in 2015-16.

“We have all been devastated by the last few weeks,” Ritvo said. “It has made us all aware of the changes that have to be made. California’s ripe for a change. Today we are announcing a complete transformation of our racetracks in California. Any change is hard, but the love of the horse supersedes all else. We know first-hand that owners, trainers and jockeys love and care deeply for their horses. We, too, love the horses and we’re making these changes to put the health and welfare of the horse and rider first.”

Experts examine the main track at Santa Anita Park on March 7, 2019. Racing was suspended indefinitely following the death of 22 horses going back to December of 2018. (CBS2)

Ritvo wouldn’t elaborate on the new changes and didn’t take questions from reporters. However, in a followup email, the Stronach Group said the ban would entail:

— Banning the use of Lasix.
— Increasing the ban on legal therapeutic NSAIDS, joint injections, shockwave therapy, and anabolic steroids.
— Complete transparency of all veterinary records.
— Significantly increasing out-of-competition testing.
— Increasing the time required for horses to be on-site prior to a race.
— A substantial investment by The Stronach Group in diagnostic equipment to aid in the early detection of pre-existing conditions.
— Horses in training are only allowed therapeutic medication with a qualified veterinary diagnosis.

The changes apply to all the tracks owned by the Stronach Group, including Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley.

Princess Lili B’s Breeder and owner David Bernstein told CBS2 he named the horse after his granddaughter and has raised it since birth.

“She was just breezing and as she got close to the seven-eighth pole to pull up, she must have taken a funny step, and when she did, why, the ankle kind of broke a little bit, and the other ankle broke because they changed leads again,” Bernstein said.

While Santa Anita Park has remained closed to live racing, both the main and training tracks have been open for horse workouts. Training sessions continued after Princess Lili B was hurt Thursday.

Twenty-two horses have died while racing or training at Santa Anita since Dec. 26. Racing has been suspended since March 6 as experts work to determine what could be contributing to the problem. In comparison, during the same period of 2017-18, only 10 horses died at the track. Only eight died in 2016-17 and 14 in 2015-16.

Santa Anita’s main track — one of three on the grounds that include the training and turf tracks — reopened Monday for workouts, with horses only allowed to jog or gallop. Santa Anita’s training track reopened March 8. The park noted that no horses have sustained any serious injuries on the training track this season.

Horses train at Santa Anita Park on March 14, 2019. (CBS2)

Bernstein, meanwhile, defended Santa Anita Thursday.

“The track’s excellent, I don’t have any problem with it, didn’t have any problem when they raced on it,” Bernstein told CBS2. “We were just careful when the weather was really bad, we jogged on the training track. We didn’t go out on the main track because it was closed. No, the track was fine.”

Prior to Thursday’s announcement, animal rights group PETA held a silent protest outside the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office in downtown L.A. Thursday asking for a criminal investigation.

The park’s former track superintendent, Dennis Moore, and Dr. Mick Peterson, director of the University of Kentucky’s Agricultural Equine Programs, have been jointly examining and monitoring the tracks for the past week. They are looking at whether the heavy rainfall which has fallen across the region over the past few months has factored into the death toll. A Santa Clarita spokesperson told CBS2 that all the inspections determined the tracks to be in good condition.

Racing was also briefly suspended last month. Following the 19th horse death, Santa Anita closed the main track for several days to have Peterson do an evaluation. The main track was closed to live racing from Feb. 25 through Feb. 28, but reopened to live racing on March 1. Since then, three more horses have died.

According to the Times, ten of the deaths have occurred during workouts on the main dirt track, seven have occurred during racing on the main dirt track, and five have occurred on the turf track. None of the deaths have occurred on the training track.

(© Copyright 2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. City News Service contributed to this report.)

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