Linda Lane-White

It looks like if you want a piece of the Southern California Real Estate Market - but don't have a whole lot of cash - you'll have to "go east young man (or woman)!"

Los Angeles County

Average List Price Median List Price Average Days On Market

Single Family under $600K $357,407 $350,000 104

Single Family over $600K $1,271,195 $899,000 112

Condo/Townhome under $400K $255,224 $250,000 112

Condo/Townhome over $400K $602,774 $525,000 112

Orange County

Single Family under $1M $561,027 $535,000 104

Single Family over $1M $2,724,987 $1,799,000 131

Condo/Townhome under $600K $315,326 $299,900 102

Condo/Townhome over $600K $1,117,344 $895,000 119

Riverside County, CA

Single Family under $700K $270,477 $249,900 118

Single Family over $700K $1,378,965 $999,000 151

Condo/Townhome under $500K $191,459 $170,000 126

Condo/Townhome over $500K N/A N/A N/A

San Bernardino County, CA

Single Family under $700K $280,086 $250,000 110

Single Family over $700K $1,452,017 $1,048,790 128

Condo/Townhome under $450K $215,371 $199,000 121

Condo/Townhome over $450K N/A N/A N/A

Join leaders of the Pasadena area environmental groups in an informal setting and learn about their activities and programs. All are welcome!

On Saturday, September 13th prepare to gather at 4:30pm and listen to informal presentations at 5pm. Then at 6pm you can have a potluck picnic under the oak trees south of the Nature Center at Eaton Canyon Park, 1750 N. Altadena Drive in Pasadena. Bring a dish that serves 6 to 8 people. Beverages, plates and utensils will be provided. For information and to RSVP, contact coordinator Ginny Heringer at 626-793-4727 or ginnyh@ix.netcom.com

Directions to Eaton Canyon Park: from the 210 freeway in Pasadena, take Altadena Drive north about 1.5 miles; about 500 feet after crossing New York Drive, turn right into the park.

On Tuesday, September 2nd at 7pm, the Land Use Committee (a sub-committee of the Altadena Town Council) will meet at the Community Center on Altadena Drive.

One of the items of particular interest that will be on the agenda include the Monte Cedro retirement development that is under construction on the site of the former Scripps Home on El Molino/Calaveras/Alameda.

If you can't make the meeting and would like to find out more about the development (that should be completed in 2012) you can call 626-300-6214 or 866-603-8881 to reserve seating at one of two future events planned on September 9th at 10am at the Women's Cith Club of Pasadena or on September 10th at 10:3am at the University Club of Pasadena. www.montecedro.org

Just FYI...at the September 2nd meeting at the Community Center, also up for discussion is a proposal for the refurbishment and joint use of the tennis courts at Eliot Middle School. The courts have been un-usable for several years.

A FREE program will be held at the South Pasadena Public Library on Monday night at 1115 El Centro in South Pasadena, CA.

The show will open with a jazz performance by vocalist Liela Avila and pianist Dennis Hamm from the Pasadena Jazz Institute.

Then, Academy Award winning actor, Ernest Borgnine, will be speaking about his new book entitled, Ernie: the Autobiography. It would be interesting reading to find out about an actor who has survived in Hollywood for over 50 years. You remember him, don't you? McHale's Navy, the original Poseidon Adventure movie, The Dirty Dozen, The Wild Bunch, etc.

For more information call (626) 403-7332.

Summer's winding down...I just can't believe how fast this year is going by. Must be because I'm working harder than I've ever worked before!!!!

So...what better way to enjoy a summer evening than going to a concert. Especially, when it's free!!!!

On Saturday, August 23, 2008, you can experience the powerful brassy sounds of Tower of Power (www.towerofpower.com). Remember their hits? You're Still A Young Man, What Is Hip?, So Very Hard to Go, and You've Got To Be Having Fun.

They will be performing in Alhambra, California at the Summer Jubilee on 2nd and Main Streets. http://www.cityofalhambra.org/government/parks_recreation/Jubilee08.html I don't know if Lenny Williams is still around, but, he was THE voice of Tower of Power way back in the 70's. The concert is supposed to start around 6:00, but, I'd get there at 4:00 or so just to get a seat in the bleachers. Otherwise, you'll be pushing bodies around in front of the stage and standing all night!!