Census Tract 4603.01 is the area representing the Meadows, Florecita Farms, LaVina, Chaney Trail, Janes Village and parts north of Altadena Drive, west of Fair Oaks.
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Dear Neighbors:
The developer for the property at the corner of Lincoln and Altadena Drive is looking to the community to help find appropriate vendors for the area.
If you know of potentially interested vendors, please contact Ernest Brambila at the contacts listed below.
(From Ernest Brambila) We are pleased to announce that we are in the final stage of construction and expect to be completed mid December. If you think you are interested please feel free to either call or email.
Ernest J. Brambila
Alliance Commercial Properties
Tel # 626-570-8289
Fax# 626-943-7401
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(Thanks Lori Paul for this update)
5 November 2008
Cougar attacks on dogs are increasing in our region. In two incidents this week, one dog died and two were seriously injured (Monrovia & Glendora). In cases to date, the dogs involved had been left unattended in a back yard. There has also been a sighting of a mountain lion up in Millard Canyon and on Canon on Nov. 3rd and Nov 5th.
We Live in Cougar Country
Cougars, along with other predators including bears, coyotes, foxes, and bobcats, frequently travel down local canyons and streambeds from higher elevations into the Altadena foothills, seeking water and prey in nearby chaparral and oak woodland. This region is their home, as well as ours. We live in cougar country.
Mountain lions ( Puma concolor ) are generally elusive and unlikely to attack people; however, they are also large and powerful wild cats that will sometimes kill and eat domestic dogs and small livestock. Be aware of your surroundings. Assume that a cougar is nearby, especially at dawn, dusk and at night. At the same time, keep the danger in perspective. In spite of their presence all around us, cougar attacks are extremely rare. You and your dog are far more likely to be killed by a car, than attacked by a mountain lion. There are a few basic precautions we can all take to reduce the risk of confrontation with these magnificent big cats.
Protect Dogs & Keep Cougars Wild !
The California Dept. of Fish & Game seldom captures and relocates mountain lions. If a cougar poses a potential public threat, it will be killed. Your actions affect both the safety of your companion animals and the cougar's survival. Please…
-Keep dogs, other pets & small livestock indoors, in secure barns, or outdoor enclosures. Even large dogs left unattended in back yards near wild areas are vulnerable to attack, especially by mountain lions and coyotes. Standard fences and walls will not stop a cougar. Enclosures must have a sturdy roof.
-If a cougar is observed while you are outdoors, do not approach it closely or block its escape routes. Do not turn your back on the cat, panic or run. Face the cougar upright, yell at it in an aggressive, loud voice, and throw rocks or other objects in hand at the cougar. Wait for the cat to leave before leaving yourself. If you or your dog are attacked, fight back. Cougars will often drop dogs and flee when owners chase them or attack with sticks or other improvised weapons.
- Avoid hiking, running & biking alone, especially at dawn, dusk and during the evening. Keep a close watch on small children and dogs while on trails or in day use areas of the Forest.
-Do not encourage your dog to chase or attack a cougar. A cougar may obligingly retreat up a tree… or defend itself by maiming or killing the dog.
The following flyers are courtesy of the Mountain Lion Foundation
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My commitment is to bring people together, and work towards a stronger fire and emergency preparedness, and communicate and listen to the needs of our community.
• As President of the Chaney-Millard Fire Safe Council, we raised funds of nearly $200,000 for needed fuel reduction and brush clearance in northwestern Altadena
• Together, we created an Emergency Preparedness website (http://chaneymillard.org/emergPrepare.html)
• I have served as our census tract rep on Altadena Land Use, moderator of the very active Chaney Trail Listserve (which cross posts to other Altadena Neighborhood listserves) and worked with our Neighborhood Watch and the Sheriff’s Community Advisory Committee
The joy of serving is working with the community for Altadena
Feel free to email me with your questions or comments!
Alice
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