Miscellaneous Resources
New:
Grillio article about food sustainability
(Thank you to Kaleigh D. for this resource link)
Green Guide to Selling, Donating, and Recycling Old Clothing
What and How to Recycle: Plastics, Bottles, Cardboard and More
Covid-19:
• Downloadable Home Care Guide in English/Spanish/Vietnamese
• Websites: CDC • Calif Dept of Public Health • LA County Covid info
From Neighborhoods.com — 8 reasons to visit Altadena
How to be a good neighbor — Good advice for neighborhood associations
Crime Stoppers
Cyberbullying Guide for Parents
Zika virus updates from the LA County Public Health Department
The best way to keep mosquitos from biting
Booklet on how to protect against Invasive Aedes mosquitos
Water conservation/going green: Site with many links to resources.
Resources from March 26, 2024 virtual meeting
Draft Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance Amendment
Short Term Rental FAQs
GIS-Net: Check if your property is in a high fire danger zone
Detailed notes on garage conversion to ADU/JADU
Email for inquiries about STRs: STRental@ttc.lacounty.gov
Resources from January 30, 2024 virtual meeting
Kathryn Barger's office
To sign up for email updates from the County
Site to search for existing construction permits
Altadena/Washington road improvements website
FilmLA website
Resources from November 29, 2023 virtual meeting
Devil's Gate maintenance plan
Universal Waste Systems website
Altadena WILD website
Altadena Town Council Safe Streets webpage
LA County Bicycle Master Plan Update site
Site to give feedback on the Bicycle Plan
Altadena Drive/Washington Blvd. roadway improvement project
West San Gabriel Valley Area Plan website
Resources from September 26, 2023 virtual meeting
Altadena Farmers' Market website for online ordering
LACO Parkway trees info
AltadenaWILD website
Bear-resistant cart info
Direct link to form to order bear-resistant carts
SCE power outage status map
SCE medical baseline power allowance
SCE Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) info
Calif. PUC High Fire Threat District
Ready! Set! Go! brochure
Foothill MWD: Water-saving plants list
Bewaterwise.com water-saving tips
Metropolitan WD rebates
Foothill MWD rebates
Resources from May 23, 2023 virtual meeting
American Reclamation website
Universal Waste Systems green waste website
LA County Public Works Clean LA website
Public Works Solid Waster Information Management System
AltadenaWILD website
Polytechnic School website
LA County's Climate Action Plan
LA City's draft wildlife ordinance
Resources from March 28, 2023 virtual meeting
Info on Altadena Library redesign: town hall meetings and updates
Department of Public Works website
Resources from January 24, 2023 virtual meeting
AB43 Traffic Safety bill
Altadena Town Council Traffic Safety Report
Vision Zero email: visionzero@pw.lacounty.gov
Vision Zero website
Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS)
Resources from November 16, 2022 virtual meeting
Greywater Corps: residential grey water systems installer
SCE Critical Care Backup Battery information flyer
Resources from May 24, 2022 virtual meeting
MWD rebates:
So Cal Water Smart
Be Water Wise
Foothill Metropolitan Water District rebates:
Small business links:
East LA Entrepreneur Center Brochure
LA County Office of Small Business
Legal aid
Consolidated Grants
Resources from March 22, 2022 virtual meeting
Altadena Historical Society
Altadena Town Council
Resources from January 25, 2022 virtual meeting
Athens compostable waste guidelines
Athens SB 1383 page
Public Works Vision Zero website
Phone number to inquire about sponsorship & info: 1-833-894-5226
Clean Power Alliance website
Resources from November 17, 2021 virtual meeting
GIS-Net Planning and Zoning Information
SB-9 (Housing Development: Approvals) text
SB-9 info
Stanford research on affordable housing benefits
Tahirah Farris email link
Lincoln Avenue Project Information
Address: 2439 N Lincoln Avenue, Altadena
Plan Numbers: RPPL2021006449 and RPPL2021006446.
Questions can be addressed to Becky Cho, the county planner assigned to this project.
Email: BCho@planning.lacounty.gov.
Resources from September 28, 2021 virtual meeting
COVID: Supervisor Barger's office contacts:
Anders Corey
Sussy Nemer
CalFire Fire information and resources
Ready! Set! Go! information site
Ready! Set! Go! planning guide (PDF)
Ready for Wildfire evacuation guide
Resources from May 25, 2021 virtual meeting
Water conservation-related rebates: socalwatersmart.com
Water conservation information: bewaterwise.com
Resources from March 23, 2021 virtual meeting
Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services
Five Acres
LA County Trails
Email for comments on Eaton Canyon access: eatoncanyon@parks.lacounty.gov
Email for Jonathan Gonzalez, LA County Public Works parking restrictions: jogonzalez@dpw.lacounty.gov
California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
Email for Rebecca Barboza, Wildlife Biologist: rebecca.barboza@wildlife.ca.gov
Resources from January 26, 2021 virtual meeting
Flintridge Center
Homeboy Industries
Compassionate Arts in Action
My Tribe Rise
Sheriff’s Department, Altadena Station, Marjorie Jacobs, Captain
Crime Stoppers
Resources from November 18, 2020 virtual meeting
LA County Emergency Alert System: alert.lacounty.gov
Firesafe roof vents: https://ucanr.edu/sites/fire/Prepare/Building/Vents/
Homeless outreach referral: la-hop.org
Dana Vanderford, LA County Homelessness Policy Deputy: email
Flyers for Covid vaccine trials: UCLA flyer • Lundquist flyer
Resources from September 22, 2020 virtual meeting
LA County Public Works Resources:
Returning Home after a Fire (pdf)
Fire-Wise Gardening (pdf)
Illegal Dumping information page
Pasadena Humane Society: How to report a barking dog (or a crowing rooster)
Steps to take, phone number to call
Report excessive dog waste:
LA County Public Health complaint form
Environmental Health Customer Call Center: 888-700-9995
S.A.F.E. (Solvents/Automotive/Flammable/Electronics) Recycling information
City of Pasadena household battery/CFL drop-off info
Resources from May 26, 2020 virtual meeting
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) website
Quiet Communities (leaf blower) resources
Altadena Library announcement of new director with bio
Altadena Library main page
Altadena Connections e-newsletter (online editions & sign-up)
Safe Online Surfing — FBI site
National Cyber Security Alliance
Stop Cyberbullying government website
Tips from the US Computer Emergency Readiness Team
D.A.R.E. website
Kid Power website
Resources from January 28, 2020 meeting
Why topping hurts trees - from treesaregood.org
Another article about tree topping - from the Deseret News
PUSD Master Planning process, data, and reports
PUSD Enrollment and Registration page
PUSD Open Enrollment information
Resources from November 20, 2019 meeting
Report robocalls: ftc.gov/complaint
Learn about robocalls and how to stop them: ftc.gov/calls
FTC Do Not Call Registry
FCC Caller ID Authentication (SHAKEN/STIR)
CTIA: How to Stop Robocalls
Tech Insider YouTube Video: How to Stop Robocallers
LA County Homeless Outreach Portal
Resources from September 24, 2019 meeting
Athens Customer Service: 888-336-6100
Athens Bulky Item Pickup: 855-557-1007
County number to report illegal dumping: 888-838-6746
County webpage on illegal dumping
County Office of Small Business website
Resources from May 28, 2019 meeting
Devil's Gate Restoration website (scroll down the page to sign up for emailed updates)
Project email address: devilsgateproject@dpw.lacounty.gov
Project hotline: 626-458-2507
Tips for water conservation at home
Resources from March 26, 2019 meeting
Fire threat map
Clean Power Alliance website
Customer Service:
E-mail: customerservice@cleanpoweralliance.org
Phone: 888-585-3788; TTY: 323-214-1296
Handouts:
Net Energy Metering Factsheet
Understanding Your Bill
Financial Assistance Factsheet
Resources from January 30, 2019 meeting
LACO Regional Planning Accessory Dwelling Unit webpage
Regional Planning local office
Title 12 code (re: noise standards)
California Air Resources Board website
South Coast Air Quality Management District website
SCAQMD exchange and rebate programs
Zero Air Pollution Los Angeles, a citizens' action group on leaf blowers
Ready! Set! Go! video
Ready! Set! Go! planning guide
Ready for Wildfire evacuation guide
Resources from November 27, 2018 meeting
Identity Theft: A Victim's Guide to Fraud (PDF)
Vision Zero handout (PDF)
Fences/walls/hedges: CSD Voluntary Compliance application (scroll down to Altadena CSD Fence, Wall & Hedge Registration)
Resources from September 25, 2018 meeting
ALA Report on Libraries: From Awareness to Funding
Resources from May 22, 2018 meeting
LA Times story on two water cap bills awaiting the Governor's signature
The River Project - includes a link to Water LA
Southern California Edison number to call to speak to an arborist: 800-455-6555
California Urban Forest Council infographic on watering trees
Tree protection measures when changing landscaping
Resources from March 27, 2018 meeting
Athens YouTube Video: How sorting works (7 min.)
CleanLA.com - LA County Recycling website
Department of Agricultural Commissioner
3/26/18 LA Times story on coyotes
Coyote Cacher website
LA County's Altadena CSD Website
Fences/walls/hedges: CSD Voluntary Compliance application (scroll down to Altadena CSD Fence, Wall & Hedge Registration)
LA County app to get approximate property lines (GIS-NET3)
Resources from January 23, 2018 meeting
The Works App (PDF flyer)
Altadena Guide to Essential Services (PDF)
Resources from November 28, 2017 meeting
Alma Fuerte Public School — Anne Lee, Director (anne.lee@almafuerteps.org)
Odyssey Charter School — Lauren O'Neill, Executive Director (laureno@ocsmail.org)
Altadena Elementary School — Benita Scheckel, Principal (scheckel.benita@pusd.us)
Pasadena Waldorf School — Douglas Garrett, Business Administrator (dgarrett@pasadenawaldorf.org)
Resources from September 26, 2017 meeting
Metropolitan Water District Waterfix Information
Food and Water Watch opposing view article on Waterfix
Altadena Town Council minutes on Altadena Marketplace (scroll down to see the addendum to the minutes)
Altadena Library video (on YouTube)
Resources from May 23, 2017 Meeting
List of temporary flight restrictions (TFRs)
Drone operation and certification (14 C.F.R. Part 107)
S.B. 142
HoverLaw.com Legal blog on commercial drone use
Concerts in the Park
Open Studios
Check the Links tab for a link to the map of Altadena Neighborhood Watches and Associations
Resources from March 28, 2017 Meeting
Pasadena Humane Society
Proposition 47
Proposition 57
AB109
Crime Stoppers
Resources from January 24, 2017 Meeting
Altadena Library
Grand Reopening and 50th Year Celebration
Summer Reading Program
Resources from November 27, 2016 Meeting
ALERT Flyer
ALERT website
Regulations on drones
Resources from September 27, 2016 Meeting
Homicides and Assaults, July-September 2016
Salvador Esparza: Information requested poster
Resources from May 24, 2016 Meeting
Foothill Municipal Water District
League of American Bicyclists
Ready! Set! Go! video
Ready! Set! Go! planning guide
Resources from March 29, 2016 Meeting
NASA Groundwater Cleanup site
Devil's Gate Reservoir Sediment Removal and Management Project
Devil's Gate to Eaton Pipeline Grant documents
Informational video on the Clean Water Act
Letter from local water companies expressing their view of the Devil's Gate to Eaton project [PDF]
Resources from January 26, 2016 Meeting
Los Angeles County's El Niño page. News and resources relating to El Niño.
Fire Weather/Fire Danger Outlooks - 7-day, monthly, and seasonal predictive outlooks
Hashtag for LA County El Niño-related information: #LARain
Filling and Stacking Sandbags - a video demonstrating the best way to do this — it's not as straightforward as you may think.
LA County Department of Public Works Video - a brief video giving steps to help prepare for El Niño
Tree pests:
Gold Spotted Oak Borer (GSOB)
Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (a new pest in Southern California)
Don't Move Firewood site
Mulch:
Benefits of Mulch
Fire Susceptibility of Mulches
Fire Hydrant Color-Coding:
Color Gallons/Minute
Blue 1500 or more
Green 1000-1499
Orange 500-999
Red 499 and below
Resources from November 3, 2015 Meeting
Animal noise complaint procedure
Animal noise complaint form
Humane Society: “How to Get Your Dog to Stop Barking: Six ways to control your dog's barking”
El Niño:
C.A.R.E. (Coordinated Agency Recovery Effort): dpw.lacounty.gov/care
DPW 24-hour dispatch: 800-675-HELP (4357)
Twitter: @dpwCARE, @LAPublicWorks
Los Angeles County - The Works smartphone app
El Niño Preparation Information: http://www.lacounty.gov/elnino
Resources from May 26, 2015 Meeting
SoCalWaterSmart rebates
Water-Saving Tips
Watering Trees (pdf)
How to Keep Trees Alive in the Drought (Tree People pdf)
Your Role In the Drought (pdf)
Robocall FAQ (pdf)
Saving water while traveling
See September 23, 2014 and March 4, 2014 meeting for additional resources
Resources from March 24, 2015 Meeting
LA County Resources (pdf)
Altadena Sheriff’s Social Media Handout (pdf)
Code Violation Q&A (pdf)
Rainfall for Pasadena Area (xls)
Resources from November 4, 2014 Meeting
Crime Stoppers: http://lacrimestoppers.org
Fire readiness:
Ready! Set! Go! video
Ready! Set! Go! planning guide
Safe Landscapes booklet
The drought:
Pasadena Water & Power Rebate program
Indoor Water Use Infographic
Resources from September 23, 2014 Meeting (see March 4, 2014 for greywater info)
Water company responses to community questions:
Las Flores Water Co.
Lincoln Avenue Water Co.
Rubio Cañon Water Co.
Pasadena Water & Power
Los Angeles County Water Conservation Ordinance (pdf)
Conservation rebates from FMWD: www.fmwd.com/conservation.aspx
Conservation tips:
http://ca.gov/drought
www.saveourh2o.org
www.bewaterwise.com
Resources from March 4, 2014 Meeting
Rob Haws on Drought, Part 1 (22MB)
Rob Haws on Drought, Part 2 (25MB)
Alternate Water Systems (PDF)
www.citizensclimatelobby.org
www.greywatercorps.com
www.laundry-to-landscape.com
www.rainbarrelsintl.com
www.bewaterwise.com
Resources from November 27, 2012 Meeting
Traffic Safety Toolkit
State Wide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) Traffic accident reporting system
LA County Fire Dept. Ready! Set! Go! page on fire safety
Resources from November 1, 2011 Meeting
Weed Abatement:
Department of Agricultural Commissioner
Brush Cleanup on Hillsides:
Fire Department, Brush Clearing Unit: 626-969-2375
Resources from August 9, 2011 Meeting
Filming in Altadena:
Altadena Community Chest
Home Shoot Home
Liquor Stores in Altadena:
Alcohol Beverage Control
Keep Me Wild:
Coyote precautions
ACONAonline
Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations
