La Canada Fire

August 28, 2009

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaimed a state of emergency in Los Angeles County as the fire in the foothills of La Canada threatens the nearby residents. The fire, which started Thursday, has currently blazed through over 1200 acres surrounding Angeles Crest Highway and the northernmost sections of La Canada. As of Friday afternoon the fire has spread east bound towards Altadena, and is also spreading South towards the La Canada homes and that lie below.

So far evacuations have been only made voluntary to more than 870 homes by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The homes being threatened by the fire lie north and east of Vista Del Valle Road and the streets surrounding the La Canada Flintridge Country Club.

After removing items from my father's La Canada home, which lies in the path of the fire, I took these amateur photos with my camera phone. If my lungs are hurting after just removing a few valuables from the inside of a house, I can imagine how the 800 firefighters that are currently working on putting this one out are feeling.

ERICA SWANSON

RAMIRO RIVAS & ASSOCIATES
WWW.SOLDBYRAMIRO.COM

818-257-1054

Erica@RivasEstates.com

Pasadena 300 Bowling Lanes

Pasadena's Ultra-Hip Bowling Lanes

300 Pasadena

Going down to Hollywood to bowl at Lucky Strikes is plenty of fun, except you have to see the endless movie star wannabe's that fill the entire establishment. Pasadena now has the "300", and I am not talking about those half-naked Spartan warriors. The Pasadena 300 Bowling Lanes is an ultra-hip bowling alley with more than just bowling on the menu.

Your first step invites you to a large and open area that feels like you just entered a Las Vegas Lounge. This open area features plenty of tables for mingling with friends or meeting new ones around the huge bar. Have kids? Don't worry, the 300 Bowling Lanes is kid friendly. Let the little ones join you for some bowling action, they can play on the pool tables or just let them run wild!

VIP Lanes

That's right, you can go VIP status in the private 300 VIP Lounge. This exclusive area has plently of lanes for a private party and you can hang loose with your entourage. Aside from lanes, the VIP Lounge features a pool table, plenty of couches, and it's own bar. Throughout the establishment you will see endless flat screens playing music videos or funky movie clips. One final note.... The food is EXCELLENT!

The Dalton Pasadena: New Construction Modern Condos Going to Auction

Just completed at the start of this year, The Dalton is a new construction development of Pasadena Condos, featuring 55 modern lofts, 2 bedroom, and 3 bedroom units located across the street from a Pasadena Gold Line station on Arroyo Parkway. After having been placed on the market the developer has decided to sell all the units that have remained unsold at auction, taking place Sunday, August 15th with bids starting from $165,000.

The four story complex offers units that range from 654 to 1,721 square feet, which doesn’t include the square footage of the terraces that each unit offers. The Kitchens feature stainless steel appliances and Cesarstone countertops.

Contact us to learn more about The Dalton and/or to learn how to register for the auction.

Erica Swanson
Keller Williams Realty
445 S. Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105

818-257-1054 Direct
Erica@RivasEstates.com