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Governor Brown, legislative leaders announce emergency drought legislation With California experiencing its worst water shortage crisis in modern history, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. last Wednesday joined Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg and Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez to announce legislation to immediately help communities deal with the devastating dry conditions affecting our state and provide funding to increase local water supplies. “This is a call to action. We must all do our part to conserve in this drought,” said Governor Brown. “The state is doing its part by providing immediate funding for drinking water, food, housing and assistance for water-conserving technologies,” said Governor Brown. The legislation provides $687.4 million to support drought relief, including money for housing and food for workers directly impacted by the drought, bond funds for projects to help local communities more efficiently capture and manage water and funding for securing emergency drinking water supplies for drought-impacted communities. In addition, the legislation increases funding for state and local conservation Please see page 5
Suspect charged in fatal shooting in Pasadena The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office formally charged JonJon Crummie with two felony criminal counts Wednesday resulting from the February 16, 2014 fatal shooting of Crummie’s girlfriend, Irais Acosta, female/Hispanic-19. The homicide occurred in the 1500 block of N. Raymond Avenue in the City of Pasadena. He allegedly shot Please see page 5
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San Gabriel man gets 26 years to life for stabbing Burbank man A judge sentenced a San Gabriel man to 26 years to life in prison Wednesday for stabbing a man more than 30 times near his Burbank home according to court reports. Jorge Ernesto Villalobos, 47, received his sentence from Pasadena Superior Court Judge Suzette Clover. A jury convicted him
Dec. 19 of the first-degree murder of 47-year-old Glenn Giles, which took place Feb. 26, 2008, near Giles’ home in the 3000 block of Joaqin Drive in Burbank, officials said. Giles was stabbed 32 times, officials said. Villalobos was additionally ordered to pay $8,000 in restitution.
Bill introduced to recognize Native American Day as State Holiday Assemblymember Roger Hernández (D – West Covina) announced Thursday the introduction of Assembly Bill 1973. AB
1973 elevates the recognition of Native American Day from a proclamation Please see page 5
Jazz Del Corazon starts fundraising gigs for musicians in need In southern California we are 8 inches below normal rainfall for this time of year prompting Gov. Brown declare a drought emergency. -Photo by Terry Miller
Metro’s Regional Connector Project receives full funding grant from the Federal Transit Administration Metro joined federal, state and local elected officials Thursday to announce the receipt of a Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) from the Federal Transit Administration in the amount of $670 million to fund the $1.37 billion Regional Connector Project. “This agreement from the federal government to provided critical funding for this important gap in the regional system paves the way for major construction to begin later this year on the Regional Connector project,” said Metro Board Chair and Lakewood Councilmember
Diane DuBois. “This is an extremely important project that will benefit the entire region by connecting the Blue and Gold Lines through downtown Los Angeles offering passengers a one-seat ride from Pasadena to Long Beach and from East Los Angeles to Santa Monica.” The Regional Connector Project completes a 1.9mile gap between the Metro Blue Line and the Metro Gold Line by providing a direct connection with three new stations planned for 1st Street/Central Avenue, 2nd Street/Broadway and 2nd Place/Hope Street in down-
town Los Angeles. “I was pleased to lead the charge earlier this year to ensure that Congress provided $130 million for the Regional Connector and the Purple Line Extension to the Westside. These funds are part of a longer-term financial agreement to bring $670 million in federal grants and a $160 million low-interest federal TIFIA loan to Los Angeles Metro,” said Senator Dianne Feinstein (DCalif.) “I would also like to acknowledge the voters of Los Angeles County who Please see page 2
The first recipient is Jerry Monteros, a local Pasadena sax and woodwinds player, who recently underwent a heart transplant procedure at Cedars Sinai. -Courtesy Photo
“I truly feel that we need to reach out to help our fellow musicians/singers. A lot of the time, musicians, who follow their passion, and do
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Tissue-penetrating light releases chemotherapy inside cancer cells Researchers from the cancer nanotechnology and signal transduction and therapeutics programs of UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (JCCC) have developed an innovative technique that can carry chemotherapy safely and release it inside cancer cells when triggered by two-photon laser in the infrared red wave length. Drs. Jeffrey Zink, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, and Fuyu Tamanoi, professor of microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics, and colleagues published their findings in the journal Small on DATE. A light-activated drug delivery system is particularly promising, because it can accomplish spatial and temporal control of drug release. Finding ways to deliver and release anticancer drugs in a controlled manner that only hits the tumor can greatly reduce the amount of side effects from treatment, and also greatly increase the cancerkilling efficacy of the drugs. The difficulty of treating cancer often derives from the difficulties of getting anticancer chemotherapy drugs to tumor cells without damaging healthy tissue in the process. Many cancer patients experience treatment side effects that are the result of drug exposure to healthy tissues. A major challenge in the development of lightactivated drug delivery is to design a system that can respond to tissue-penetrating light. Drs. Tamanoi and Zink joined their diverse teams and collabo-
rated with Dr. Jean-Olivier Durand at University of Montpellier, France to develop a new type of microscopic particles (nanoparticles) that can absorb energy from tissue-penetrating light that releases drugs in cancer cells. These new nanoparticles are equipped with specially designed nanovalves that can control release of anticancer drugs from thousands of pores, or tiny tubes, which hold molecules of chemotherapy drugs within them. The ends of the pores are blocked with capping molecules that hold the drug in like a cork in a bottle. The nanovalves contain special molecules that respond to the energy from two-photon light exposure, which opens the pores and releases the anticancer drugs. The operation of the nanoparticles was demonstrated in the laboratory using human breast cancer cells. Because the effective depth range of the twophoton laser in the infrared red wavelength can reach 4 centimeters from the skin surface, this delivery system is best for tumors that can be reached within that range, which possibly include breast, stomach, colon, and ovarian cancers. Another feature of the nanoparticles is that they are fluorescent and thus can be tracked in the body with molecular imaging techniques. This allows the researchers to track the progress of the nanoparticle into the cancer cell to insure that it is in its target before light activation. This
ability to track a targeted therapy to its target has been given the name “theranostics” (a portmanteau of therapy and diagnostics) in the scientific literature. “We have a wonderful collaboration,” said Zink, “when the JCCC brings together totally diverse fields, in this case a physical chemist and a cell signaling scientist, we can do things that neither one could do alone.” “Our collaboration with scientists at Charles Gerhardt Institute was important to the success of this two-photon activated technique,” said Tamanoi, “which provides controls over drug delivery to allow local treatment that dramatically reduces side effects.” This research was supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Partner University Fund (FACE-PUF). UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has more than 240 researchers and clinicians engaged in disease research, prevention, detection, control, treatment and education. One of the nation’s largest comprehensive cancer centers, the Jonsson center is dedicated to promoting research and translating basic science into leading-edge clinical studies. In July 2013, the Jonsson Cancer Center was named among the top 12 cancer centers nationwide by U.S. News & World Report, a ranking it has held for 14 consecutive years. For more information on the Jonsson Cancer Center, visit our website athttp:// www.cancer.ucla.edu.
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wisely voted in 2008 to support Measure R, which is leveraging the federal grants and loans from which the city and its residents will benefit.” “Bringing our lines together to make transfers easier is a common sense solution that will dramatically improve the rider experience,” said Los Angeles Mayor and Metro Board Vice Chair Eric Garcetti. “I want to thank our partners in Washington for helping make sure Los Angeles gets its fair share for our critical transportation projects. This federal funding, combined with the Measure R funding we already have, is critical to expanding our transit system and cutting traffic.” The Regional Connector Project is an important rail connection project overwhelmingly approved by the voters and funded by the Measure R half-cent sales tax ordinance for LA County transportation improvements. The FFGA with the federal government now secures completion of the project “By committing $670 million to the Regional Connector, the federal government becomes a true partner in helping Angelenos build world class transit, create local jobs, and spur the region’s economy. When Angelenos approved Measure R in 2008, they made a solid investment in changing the way people moved throughout Los Angeles. The Regional Connector is a critical part of making that vision a reality. It is a prime example of how we return our federal tax dollars to our community for local projects that generate jobs and economic growth,” said Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus and representative for Downtown Los Angeles. The Regional Connector Project, expected to be completed in 2020, will attract nearly 17,000 new daily riders and provide access to more than 88,000 passengers saving commuters up to 20 minutes off their daily commutes. It will provide a one-set, one fare ride for commuters from Azusa to Long Beach and from East Los Angeles to Santa Monica without the need to transfer between rail lines for major east/west and north/south trips. “When the 1.9-mile Regional Connector is completed, transit riders from my district in East Los Angeles
will be able to travel to the west side without transferring from one line to another. This will save time, improve cross county connections and make transit a more attractive and seamless transportation option for Angelenos,” said Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-40) “However, even before the line opens, my constituents and our communities will also benefit from the signing of this agreement because it will provide critically-needed, good paying jobs during construction and then during operations. While our nation continues its economic recovery, these jobs will employ our residents, beat back unacceptably high unemployment rates, and produce a quality “Made in America” transportation system. Jobs today and transit tomorrow. That’s a great combination! I hope that more Angelenos will get out of their cars and try a more stress-free ride to their destination on our ever growing rail system.” The new Metro Rail extension will offer an alternative transportation option to congested roadways, provide significant environmental benefits and spur economic development throughout the County. Through improved connectivity, riders will be better able to use the entire Metro Rail system, municipal bus lines and other regional transportation services. “The Regional Connector has been a long time coming so I’m very pleased that Metro secured the federal funding necessary to make it materialize,” said Supervisor Gloria Molina. “Once completed, Gold Line riders will be able to travel from Azusa to Long Beach and from East Los Angeles to Santa Monica without transferring lines. It’s a major step in transforming Los Angeles County’s mass transit network into a truly world-class system. East Los Angeles is the fifth most denselypopulated community in the entire continental U.S. and this important project will finally ensure the Eastside is connected to the rest of L.A. County’s light rail network.” In addition to the FFGA, the U.S. Department of Transportation has granted Metro a loan of $160 million for the Regional Connector Project from a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Loan (TIFIA) to complete the funding package for the project.
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Hernández introduces resolution urging congress, state and local control of PEG funds AJR 39 would allow state and local governments determine best use of funds
At 50th Anniversary Gala LAMC President & CEO Terry Knowles, Founding Board member Marshall Rutter; Gala CoChair Joyce Nores; Founding Board member Don Nores; and Patron Co-Chairs Carol and Warner Henry. -Courtesy Photo
Assemblymember Roger Hernández (D – West Covina) announced today the introduction of Assembly Joint Resolution 39. This Assembly Joint Resolution urges Congress to allow states and their municipalities to determine the best use of public, educational and government (PEG) funds. “In this modern age, residents rely on information to be delivered via public, educational and government channels. These PEG channels, offer residents an opportunity to become fully aware of what is taking place in their local communities. Public-access channels allow
citizens to become better informed on local decisions by their elected representatives, educational and cultural programming,” stated Hernández. In 1984, Congress passed the Cable Communications Policy Act allowing local franchising authorities to require a cable television service provider to set aside channel capacity and provide financial support for PEG access channels. In 2006, California established the Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) as the sole state administrator for the provision of cable and video service in California, rather than
local entities. Between 2007 and 2013 California has experienced closures of 51 PEG access centers, which provide free access to video production facilities to community groups and individuals. “Currently, PEG funds are restricted to the use of capital expenses, such as equipment, maintenance, upgrades, and sets, but cannot be used for operational expenses such as labor, administration or research. This bill would allow local government bodies options for better use of funds and optimum delivery of information to residents,” said Hernández.
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ance. We, singers need to come together for each other and help one another. And what better way than using our music and passion to help each other?” says Jackie Gibson, Co-Producer of Jazz Del Corazon Series. Gibson, conceived the idea of helping fellow musician/friends in the community when they were in serious financial need due to life changing events. Collaborating with producer Clifford Bell, they joined forces to create, “Jazz Del Corazon” a new series of shows/ performances of talented artists, creating beautiful music to raise money for fellow musicians and their family members, needing financial assistance. Sort of a mini Jazz Festival…The first show will be on Sunday, February 23 at Red, White and Bluezz, Jazz Club, located at 50 South El Molino Ave, sharing a beautiful courtyard with the famous Pasadena Playhouse. It will be a jazz “brunch to lunch” from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. For reservations, call (626)792-4441. There is a suggested donation. The first recipient is Jer-
ry Monteros, local Pasadena sax and woodwinds player, who recently underwent a heart transplant procedure at Cedars Sinai. Monteros was born in Riverside and his dad was an engineer at Douglas Aircraft – a modest Latino family. Monteros was an Editorial intern at the old Herald Examiner Newspaper. Music was his passion. He and his wife, Marnie, met at The Sycamores, where they both worked as counselors. Monteros had been in and out of hospitals with his heart condition at least 47 times. When they wanted to marry, the doctors felt that he could not take any kind of journey. They wanted to marry in Las Vegas. So they brought Las Vegas to the hospital. They had an Elvis impersonator perform the ceremony, and all of the doctors and nurses there were witnesses and audience. It almost did not happen, when the security at the hospital detained the Elvis, because they thought he was some kind of crack pot… One might say that Elvis had trouble GETTING
into the building. Last January doctors discovered he had an enlarged heart and Monteros had to quit teaching. He had spent a lot of time performing with his group, “Watercolors”, in the Pasadena area. One of their favorite places to play is the Novel Café in Pasadena. “Watercolors” will be joining them Sunday, along with Dolores Scozzesi, Quinn Johnson, Lauren White, Mitch Ellis, Pierre Chambers, & Lorainna Marro. Steve Rawlins is the musical director. Monteros was in denial when the doctors first told him he needed a heart transplant… But soon, his health began to decline and he realized he needed to accept the fact he needed a new heart or die… When Jackie Gibson went to see Monteros several weeks ago, they talked about the fundraiser and it brought such a smile to his eyes. Gibson asked him what was the first thing he wanted to do when he got home from the hospital, and he said, “Start practicing!!” Music doth heal…
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Delightful and delicious Del Mar By Greg Aragon The mere mention of some places can inspire images of vacation and relaxation. Del Mar is such a place. Located on the beautiful north coast of San Diego, this sea-side village is a California paradise, replete with ocean cliffs towering above sun-drenched beaches, a world-famous horse racing track, top-notch restaurants, a charming village and luxurious boutique resorts such as Hotel Indigo Del Mar, where a friend and I recently snuck away for a memorable mid-week getaway. Our adventure began when we checked into a beautiful ocean-front suite that was designed like a hip, studio beach apartment. Like the entire property, our room was highlighted by contemporary decor with hardwood floors, beach themed murals, Californiainspired art and granite counters. Our room came with a king bed, sleeper sofa, large flat-screen TV, free wireless
Internet, comfortable bathroom, and a kitchen area with microwave, mini-fridge, sink and stove, and a granite bar. The suite also boasted a large surfing mural on the living room wall, and a balcony with a table and chairs overlooking the Pacific. The ocean was so alluring that once unpacked with walked a few blocks down the street from the hotel to Del Mar Beach, which was recently ranked #4 in Time Magazine’s “100 Greatest Beaches in the World.” He we strolled along the two plus miles of white sand, bounded by majestic rocky cliffs and a couple of family parks. Back at the hotel, I hit the state-of-the art 24-hour fitness center, which features treadmills, bikes, free weights, a universal weight system, steam room and locker room. After a workout and a shower, I soaked in the Jacuzzi next to my room. For dinner we drove to Del Mar Village, where we experienced Jake’s (www. jakesdelmar.com). A local favorite, Jake’s sits on the sand, where it serves fine surf and turf with tons of
atmosphere and stunning ocean vistas. Our meal began with a perfectly marinated Moroccan grilled shrimp appetizer, with pomegranate raita, edamame roasted garlic hummus, and pea shoot salad; and a Buratta and heirloom tomato salad with arugula, pomegranate vinaigrette, pickled red onions, figs, toasted sesame tuile. For the main course I went with Jake’s mixed seafood pot. Full of tender
Maine lobster, scallops, shrimp, fresh fish and saffron tomato broth, this was soup was a delightful compliment to the gorgeous sandy beach a few feet beyond our window seat. My friend’s dish was equally tasty, highlighted by steak and barbecued lobster, with mashed potatoes and veggies. When ended dinner with a Bailey’s Pot de Creme, a sinfully divine dessert with ice cream, chocolate hazelnut crust and whipped cream.
After dinner we drove back to the hotel and sipped wine on our lanai, listening to the waves crash in the distance. In the morning we had breakfast at Hotel Indigo’s Oceanview Bar & Grill and then headed back the beach for a morning walk. Beginning at Powerhouse Park, we walked along the sand to Dog Beach, where we spotted dolphins playing about a hundred yards off shore. Other fun things to do
in Del Mar include biking and lots of hiking trails past ocean bluffs, mega-homes, and San Elijo Lagoon, one of the county’s largest coastal wetlands. Hotel Indigo Del Mar is located at 710 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014. For more information and reservations, call 877-8-INDIGO (877 846 3446) or visit: www.ihg.com/. For more information on visiting Del Mar, visit: www.dreamdelmar.com.
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corps to assist communities with efficiency upgrades and reduce fire fuels in fire risk areas, and includes $1 million for the Save Our Water public awareness campaign – which will enhance its mission to inform Californians how they can do their part to conserve water. “Without enough rain and snow this winter, we need to capture as much water as we can through any means possible. Water agencies around the state have projects ready to go to capture and distribute more of the water that’s now lost to evaporation or simply flowing out to the ocean. They simply need money to get those projects done,” said Senate President pro Tem Steinberg. “We don’t have to ignore environmental protections, raise fees or get bogged down in political arguments over projects that will take many years to produce a single drop of water. It’s time to focus on what we can do right now.” “By making smart use of these funds, we can alleviate and prevent some of the worst impacts of the drought and, at the same time, make badly needed improvements to our water system that will benefit California for years to come,” Speaker Pérez said. “These targeted responses will have tangible results, but the solution requires more than legislation and investment. Every Californian needs to be a part of the solution, and we strongly urge every person in our state to take action to conserve water.” In addition to the funding provided by the legislation, the bill calls for the California Department of Public Health (DPH) to adopt new groundwater replenishment regulations by July 1, 2014, and for the State Water Resources Control Board and the DPH to work on additional measures to allow for the use of recycled water and storm water capture for increasing water supply availability. The bill also makes statutory changes to ensure existing water rights laws are followed, including streamlined authority to enforce water rights laws and increased penalties for illegally diverting water during drought conditions. The bill also provides the California Department of Housing and Community Development with the greatest flexibility to maximize migrant housing units. Several of the proposals
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included in this package were proposed in the Governor’s January budget, but will now be expedited. Highlights of the legislation include: Enhancing Water Conservation and Improving Water Supplies • $549 million from the accelerated expenditure of voter-approved bonds, Proposition 84 and Proposition 1E, in the form of infrastructure grants for local and regional projects that are already planned or partially completed to increase local reliability, including recapturing of storm water, expand the use and distribution of recycled water, enhance the management and recharging of groundwater storage and strengthen water conservation. • $20 million transferred from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to the Department of Water Resources (DWR) for direct expenditures and grants to state and local agencies to improve water use efficiency, save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from state and local water transportation and management systems. • $14 million for groundwater management across the state, including assistance to disadvantaged communities with groundwater contamination exacerbated by the drought. • $10 million transferred from the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fund for the California Department of Food and Agriculture to invest in irrigation and water pumping systems that reduce water use, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. • $10 million transferred from the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fund for the DWR to establish a grant program for state and local agencies to implement residential, commercial or institutional water efficiency projects that reduce water and energy use. • $15 million from the General Fund for Emergency Drinking Water Fund to address emergency water shortages due to drought. • $13 million from the General Fund to augment the California Conservation Corps and local community conservation corps to expand water use efficiency and conservation activities and to reduce fuel loads to prevent catastrophic fires. Assisting Californians Disproportionately Impacted by the Drought • $25.3 million from
the General Fund for food assistance, which will be structured to maximize the potential federal drought assistance that can be provided to provide food assistance to those impacted by the drought. • $21 million from the General Fund and federal funds for housing related assistance for individuals impacted by the drought. With California facing one of the most severe droughts on record, Governor Brown declared a drought State of Emergency last month and directed state officials to take all necessary actions to prepare for water shortages. Governor Brown met with President Obama about crucial federal support during the ongoing drought last week, and the state continues to work with federal partners to ensure a coordinateddrought response. Governor Brown and the administration have also expressed support for federal legislation introduced by Senators Feinstein and Boxer and Representatives Jim Costa, Tony Cárdenas and Sam Farr. Across state government, action is being taken. The Department of General Services is leading waterconservation efforts at state facilities, and the Department of Transportation is cutting water usage along California’s roadways by 50 percent. Caltrans has also launched a public awareness campaign, putting a water conservation message on their more than 700 electronic highway signs. In January, the state took action to conserve water in numerous Northern California reservoirs to meet minimum needs for operations impacting the environment and the economy, and recently the Department of Water Resources and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced they would seek the authority to makewater exchanges to deliver water to those who need it most. The State Water Resources Control Board announced it would work with hydropower generators and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission topreserve water in California reservoirs. Recently the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the California Fish and Game Commission restricted fishing on some waterways due to low water flows worsened by the drought. The state is working to protect local communities from the dangers of extreme drought. The California De-
partment of Public Health identified and offered assistance to communities at risk of severe drinking water shortages and is working with other state and local agencies to develop solutions for vulnerable communities. CAL FIRE hired additional firefighters and is continuously adjusting staffing throughout the state to help address the increased fire threat due to drought conditions. The California Department of Food and Agriculture launched a drought website to help farmers, ranchers and farmworkers find resources and assistance programs that may be available to them during the drought. Even as the state deals with the immediate impacts of the drought, it’s also planning for the future. Recently, the California Natural Resources Agency, the California Environmental Protection Agency and CDFA released the California Water Action Plan, which will guide state efforts to enhance water supply reliability, restore damaged and destroyed ecosystems and improve the resilience of our infrastructure.
to an official state holiday, recognized annually on the fourth Friday of September. “California has a strong rich history, which includes the many contributions of Native Americans. This measure recognizes the significant role of California’s native peoples by establishing an official, unpaid state holiday,” stated Hernández. In 1968, California recognized the contributions of Native Americans by establishing American Indian Day. In 1998, the California Legislature passed AB 1953, which changed the name to Native American Day, authorizing public schools to incorporate in school curriculum the contributions of our Na-
tive American community. With the passage of this bill, Native American Day will hold the same status as Lincoln’s Birthday and Columbus Day as an unpaid holiday. Currently, the cities of Berkeley, Nevada City, Santa Cruz, and Sebastopol observe Indigenous People Day, to recognize the cultural contributions of Native Americans. “It gives me great pleasure to introduce a measure that pays tribute to the Native American community of California. The contributions of the Native American people, which is taught in our schools, demonstrates our rich history and adds to the diverse ethnic fabric of our great state,” said Hernández.
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his girlfriend three times. Suspect Crummie (m/ Black, 18 years old and Pasadena resident) was charged with Penal Code Section 187 -homicide and Penal Code 12022.53(d) - Personal and intentional discharge
of a firearm causing great bodily injury and death, GA #092393. Bail was set at $2,000,000.00 and Crummie remains in custody in the Los Angeles County Jail awaiting arraignment.
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Oilers win, 43-40, in the CIF Metrolink initiates demonstration Southern Section Almont League finale of life saving positive train control By Shel Segal in commuter service Leading by two, 4038, with less than a minute to play, the Mark Keppel High boys’ basketball team gave up a three-point shot to visiting Montebello High’s Lugo Viramontes as the Oilers went on to win, 43-40, in the CIF Southern Section Almont League finale. Viramontes hit his shot from just beyond the free throw lane with eight seconds to play. “It feels really good,” Viramontes said about making the basket. “I really wanted to end the season on a good note. I was hoping (my teammate) got the ball, but I took the shot because it was open.” Teammate Michael Mendoza sealed the win with two free throws with one second left to play. Keppel finishes the regular season with a record of 22-5 overall and 9-1 in league play. And for the second straight season the Aztecs saw Montebello ruin an otherwise perfect league run.
Montebello finishes at 16-10 overall and 8-2 in league play, with losses coming earlier in the season to Keppel and Schurr High. Montebello coach Nathan Yu said he was happy the Oilers were able to upend the Aztecs’ record. “Two years we’ve spoiled their perfect season,” Yu said. “I know they’re disappointed, but our guys worked. Last year was the same thing. Nobody expected us to win. We had a pretty good chance this year as well, too. Probably a little better than last year.” Yu said his guys get really pumped up for this game, especially when so much is on the line. “They kind of knew what was at stake,” he said. “They knew it was a big game. It’s nice to get a win against a team that everyone thinks is good. Just to be able to (beat them) feels good for us.” Keppel coach Hung Duong said he was im-
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Metrolink becomes first commuter rail system to implement I-ETMS® interoperable predictive collisionavoidance technology. Senator Dianne Feinstein, Congresswoman Janice Hahn and Congressman Adam Schiff today joined other dignitaries at Los Angeles Union Station as Metrolink launched Positive Train Control (PTC) in revenue service demonstration (RSD) under the authority of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad. Other dignitaries in attendance included California State Transportation Agency Deputy Secretary Chad Edison, California High Speed Rail Authority CEO Jeff Morales, Metrolink Board Chair Pat Morris and former Metrolink Board Chair Richard Katz, along with representatives from the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) and the BNSF. “I have spent my entire life around the rail, but this is unequivocally the most instrumental piece of technology ever implemented for train safety,” said Morris, who worked his way through Stanford Law School at the ATSF Railway. “PTC will undoubtedly make Metrolink the safest commuter rail system in the country; the invaluable partnership between Metrolink and the BNSF has made today a reality.” PTC is a GPS-based technology capable of preventing train-to-train collisions, over-speed derailments, unauthorized incursion into work zones and train movement through switches left in the wrong position. PTC monitors and, if necessary, controls train movement in the event of human error. PTC may also bring trains to a safe stop in the event of a natural disaster. Metrolink now has the ability to implement PTC on specific trains. The FRA has authorized Metrolink to operate PTC RSD on BNSF
territory using Wabtec’s Interoperable Electronic Train Management System (I-ETMS)®. Wabtec’s IETMS® PTC System was selected by the four Class One freight railroads and by Amtrak outside of the northeast corridor as well as Metra and Coaster. Metrolink’s PTC service on BNSF track will be implemented on select trains on the Metrolink 91 Line (between Riverside-Downtown and just east of LA Union Station), Orange County Line (between Fullerton and just east of LA Union Station) and Inland Empire-Orange County Line (between San Bernardino and just east of Anaheim Canyon). PTC capability on Metrolink territory is expected to be available later this year, while the entire service area is anticipated to be complete well before the Rail Safety Improvement Act (RSIA) mandate of December 2015. Today, Metrolink operated PTC RSD on Orange County Line train 686, while the first revenue service train to offer the advanced technology was 91 Line train 700on Monday morning. Metrolink will implement additional trains into PTC RSD in the coming weeks and months. As part of its 512-mile system, Metrolink also operates on track owned and dispatched by the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and the North County Transportation District (NCTD). Metrolink, BNSF, UP and NCTD, along with Amtrak trains, will all have to install and implement an interoperable system for PTC to be complete in the region. The RSIA became law in 2008 after a contractor engineer operating a Metrolink train failed to stop at a red signal just north of the Metrolink Chatsworth Station. This action led to a head-on collision with a freight train resulting in 25 passenger deaths and more than 130 injuries.
“Commuters across the country deserve the safest trains and routes possible, and the adoption of Positive Train Control (PTC) by Metrolink will make Los Angeles one of the first in the nation to adopt this life-saving technology,” said Rep. Adam Schiff (DBurbank), sponsor of the Rail Collision Prevention Act, which required implementation of Positive Train Control on passenger trains. “With human errors accounting for forty percent of all rail accidents, PTC will save lives and the rest of the country needs to adopt these systems as soon as possible.” The estimated cost for developing, installing and deploying PTC on the Metrolink system including the expansion of the communication network to support the PTC System is $216.3 million. Metrolink secured full funding from local, state and federal sources with the funding split at 50%, 42%, 9% respectively. Nearly 30 grants were secured. Metrolink’s PTC program calls for installing a back-office system (BOS), replacing the current computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system, installing on-board PTC equipment on 57 cab cars and 52 locomotives, installing systems to stop a train at 476 wayside signals, and implementing a sixcounty specialized communication network to link the wayside signals, trains and a new 24,000 square foot security enhanced building to house the command and control equipment and personnel to dispatch the railroad at all times. The Metrolink Operations Center (MOC) is the dispatching hub for rail providers in Southern California, including other passenger and freight carriers, making it one of the nation’s busiest and most complex rail networks. For additional details on Metrolink, please visit www.metrolinktrains.com.
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Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF TOSHIO KAWASAKI Case No. BP149372
To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi-tors, contingent creditors, and per-sons who may otherwise be interest-ed in the will or estate, or both, of TOSHIO KAWASAKI A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Glenn Kawasaki in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Glen Kawasaki, also known as Glenn Hitoshi Kawasaki be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for exami-nation in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests author-ity to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Es-tates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be re-quired to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 18, 2014 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: SANDRA J CHAN ESQ SBN 088966 SANDRA J CHAN APC 11845 W OLYMPIC BL STE 900 LOS ANGELES CA 90064 CN895951 Published: Feb 20,24,27, 2014 ALHAMBRA PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HEBE NOEMI GRUNBERG Case No. BP148572
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of HEBE NOEMI GRUNBERG A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Clara Shaur in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Clara Shaur be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before
february 24, 2014 - march 2, 2014 | 7 taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 26, 2014 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: WHITNEY DRECHSLER ESQ SBN 275252 LAW OFFICES OF JOHN M GUSTAFSON 100 BAYVIEW CIR STE 5500 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660 CN#896105 Published: Feb 24, 27, & Mar 3, 2014 WEST COVINA PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ANA AMAYA Case No. BP149500
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ANA AMAYA. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Ana Amaya Weisberg in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Ana Amaya Weisberg be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions,
Starting a new business? File your DBA with us at filedba.com however, the personal rep-resentative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 24, 2014 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa-tive, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: ANA AMAYA WEISBERG 5120 VIA DONALDO YORBA LINDA, CA 92886 Published: February 24, 27, & March 3, 2014 BALDWIN PARK PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ERNESTO AMAYA Case No. BP149499
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Ernesto Amaya. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Ana Amaya Weisberg in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Ana Amaya Weisberg be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration
of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal rep-resentative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 24, 2014 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa-tive, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: ANA AMAYA WEISBERG 5120 VIA DONALDO YORBA LINDA, CA 92886 Published: Feb 24, 27, & Mar 3, 2014 BALDWIN PARK PRESS
Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-00903 Loan No.: 129329 A.P.N.: 8553002-050 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.] YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/5/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT
A LAWYER. A PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2424h(b), (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: IRMA Y. SALAZAR, A SINGLE WOMAN AND MAURA F. SALAZAR, A SINGLE WOMAN AND JAVIER R. MURILLO, A SINGLE MAN ALL AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Entra Default Solutions, LLC Recorded 5/15/2008 as Instrument No. 20080866718 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 3/3/2014 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $418,199.92 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3819 BRESEE AVENUE BALDWIN PARK, California 91706 A.P.N.: 8553-002-050 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. We are attempting to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2013-00903. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 1/31/2014 Entra Default Solutions, LLC Katie Milnes, Vice President A-4441639 02/10/2014, 02/20/2014, 02/27/2014 BALDWIN PARK PRESS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7037.96960 Title Order No. 6920569 MIN No. APN 5637-001-067 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/15/07. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE
SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): ZARIE SHAHGALDIAN, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 11/20/07, as Instrument No. 20072577344,of Official Records of LOS ANGELES County, California. Date of Sale: 03/12/14 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA The purported property address is: 345 PIONEER DR # 504, GLENDALE, CA 91203 Assessors Parcel No. 5637-001-067 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $468,389.66. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 877-484-9942 or 800-280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.USA-Foreclosure. com or www.Auction.com using the file number assigned to this case 7037.96960. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: February 12, 2014 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Bonita Salazar, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 866-387-6987 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure.com or www. Auction.com Automated Sales Line: 877484-9942 or 800-280-2832 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: 866-387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ORDER # 7037.96960: 02/17/2014,02/24/2014,0 3/03/2014 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT
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$6,890,000
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$4,388,888
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$1,798,000
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$1,180,000
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$449,000
$498,000
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LA VERNE
ARCADIA
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$79,888
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ALHAMBRA R-3 LOT
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$5,000/MONTH
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$480,000
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$210,000
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$3,300/MONTH
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$575,000
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$475,000
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$205,000
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$2,600/MONTH
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$678,000
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