Altadena, CA

Altadena has this great way of getting you from the mountains to the beach.

Did you know that you can leave your car behind and head to the beach from Altadena to Santa Monica Beach? How? Take the Summer Beach Bus.

Save gas, ride in comfort, relax and leave the driving to the Summer Beach Bus. The bus arrives to Santa Monica Beach around 11AM depending on the traffic and departs from Santa Monica Beach at 3PM. For more info on the bus ride, go to www.LaGoBus.Info(click to recreational transit svc) or call (888) 796-1122.

*Information courtesy of Altadena Connection 2008

The Altadena Community Garden, located at Loma Alta Park, 3330 Lincoln Ave., will have its annual picnic on Sat., June 28th from 1 to 6pm. Eat the wonderful produce, listen to the Brown Mountain Jazz Band, and enjoy meeting the gardeners and your neighbors. There will also be a raffle and silent auction. Last year this event drew over 200 people.

Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children 6-12, and children 5 and under are free:

The Altadena Community Garden is located on the site of the former Mt. Lowe Military Academy. An Altadena community fixture since 1974, our diverse group of dedicated gardeners tends 59 standard and 4 handicapped-accessible garden plots at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains. The Altadena Community Garden is recognized as one of the leading community gardens in Southern California, opening our gates to school children, field trips, and events.

This has been a heated argument over and over again at the Altadena Town Councel meetings. Now, it's finally law.

Los Angeles County Supervisor, Michael Antonovich, announced that in order to improve public safety and the flow of traffic for the community of Altadena, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the Altadena Community Standards District restricting commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds or more on any highway or alley in Altadena.

This will apply for commercial vehicles of 10,000 pounds or more. The County Department of Public Works will be responsible for posting signs at the boundaries of the Altadena Community Standards District notifying motorists of on-street parking prohibition. The restriction shall apply between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m, 7 days a week.

THE LITTLE RED HEN COFFEE SHOP

This coffee shop is a landmark in Altadena, located on Fair Oaks Avenue.

Altadena has a lot of new and old, and this old is worth checking out.

Currently owned and operated by Mr. Lonzia Shay, the coffee shop fills up with both young and old to get a taste of Mr. Shay's original and specialty plates.

According to Mr. Shay, the restaurant was purchased by Mr. Shay some 25 years ago, and he has been the prominent figure in continuing to cook up his daily specials.

When you walk into the coffee shop, you are taken years back of the image of local diner, with stools and counter. Décor is definitely homey with menu specials on the walls. The bright red table cloth covering the tables adds a definite charm, comfort and warmth. This place is downright "wholesome." Isn't this where the local residents want to eat and chat, catch up with what is happening in wonderful "Beautiful Altadena?"

The Little RED HEN Coffee Shop

2697 Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001 Tel: (626) 791-1614

Mr. Shay with his RED apron ready to cook up a meal.

Diana has been working at the coffess shop for 7 years.

Charming and Cozy.

Some of you may know that the poppy flower is California's official state flower. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Poppy Before Altadena became a residential communit, all that existed in Altadena were poppy fields and orange groves. And there was no Altadena Dairy farm, despite rumors.

This picture was taken around 1875 looking northwest toward Millard Canyon.

Altadena Heritage will host a garden party and its fifth annual Golden Poppy Awards next Sat., June 7, 5-7:30 PM. The party will be held at Ann & Chris David's home, 1077 Altadena Dr., built in 1923 and designed by Lawrence Stimson, who also designed the Wrigley Mansion in Pasadena. Altadena Heritage will also present its Golden Poppy Awards to eight of Altadena's most creative gardeners. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served. Tickets are $20, $15 for members call 797-0054 for more information or E-mail altadenaheritage@earthlink.net.