Altadena Revealed Lecture Series: Outlaws of Altadena - The Criminal Prosecutions of Our Colorful Contrarians

June 27, 2025 @ 7:00PM — 9:00PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

Altadena Main Library: 600 E Mariposa St Altadena, CA 91001 Get Directions

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This lecture will explore an essential layer of Altadena's rich and historic human diversity: its troublemakers. What can they teach us about the meaning of this place, and to what degree are they worth remembering? Subjects include Zeke the Compost Sheik, Paul Little AKA Max Hardcore, and the proprietor of a local steakhouse known for having Richard Feynman as a regular. Gather round! We'll think, laugh, and maybe even squirm.

Altadena Revealed Lecture Series - "Outlaws of Altadena: The Criminal Prosecutions of Our Colorful Contrarians"

Friday, June 27th @ Altadena Main Library
Doors open at 7:00 PM, Lecture from 7:30–8:30 PM

The Foothill Catalog Foundation is happy to present a monthly lecture series and social hour in collaboration with Pasadena Heritage, Altadena Heritage, Bungalow Heaven Landmark District, and the Altadena Historical Society, hosted by Altadena Libraries. Through this series, we aim to highlight the unique history and diversity of our community. There are many stories to tell, so you can look forward to hearing from experts and community members alike. Whether you are a local looking to learn something new about your neighborhood or a building professional interested in contributing to the rebuild efforts, this series is for you. Truly, it's for all of us - to gather together and celebrate what makes this place special. We hope to see you there!

A $10 donation is requested with your registration. All event proceeds will support the mission of The Foothill Catalog Foundation. For those looking for a free admission option, please contact us at info@foothillcatalog.org and we will get you registered at no cost.

About our Speaker, Hans Allhoff

Hans is the Chair of Altadena Heritage and a resident of the Rubio Canyon area in northeast Altadena. He practices criminal defense and civil litigation with the law firm of Spertus, Landes & Josephs in downtown Los Angeles.

About Altadena Heritage

Altadena Heritage is a nonprofit volunteer-based advocacy organization dedicated to protecting, preserving, and raising awareness of our foothill community’s rich architectural, environmental, and cultural heritage.

About the Foothill Catalog Foundation

The Foothill Catalog Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to rebuilding and restoring communities affected by the Eaton Fire in Southern California's foothill neighborhoods. Their primary initiative, The Foothill Catalog, offers a collection of pre-approved home designs that enable displaced residents to rebuild their homes efficiently and affordably while preserving the region's unique architectural character.

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