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Santa Anita’s rewly renovated main track to re-open for training on September 2 Under the direction of Track Superintendent Dennis Moore, Santa Anita’s one mile main track has been totally renovated and its original sand and clay mix has been replaced by a single-source natural material known as El Segundo Sand. The track, which has been closed to training since July 11, will reopen for use on Sept 2 in advance of Santa Anita’s 2014 Autumn Meet, which begins September 26. A naturally occurring, indigenous soil, El Segundo Sand will help to ensure balanced drainage during periods of wet weather and a uniform, safe cushion year ‘round. “It’s been my experience that the best surfaces around the country are all comprised of naturally occurring soils that are typically indigenous and not made by man,” said Moore, who was hired by Santa Anita Please see page 29
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Man convicted of brutal rape, assault in El Monte faces 125 years in jail
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A 19-year-old man accused of repeatedly raping a clerk at an El Monte convenience store was convicted late Friday afternoon, the Los Angeles Santa Anita’s newly resurfaced track original sand and clay mix has been replaced by a single-source natural material known as El Segundo Sand. -Photo by Terry Miller
Sex offender returns to Armed Sierra Madre after serving home eight years in prison invasion robbery in Arcadia Tuesday On Tuesday at approximately 11:58 A.M., the Arcadia Police Department received a call of a female screaming for help in the 1000 block of N. First Avenue. When the officers arrived, it was discovered that an armed home invasion robbery had just occurred. There were no injuries as a result of this incident. Based on preliminary investigation, three suspects described as male Asians in their early 20’s knocked on the front door of the residence, the resident answered the door, the suspects produced a handgun and
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California Public Utilities Commission has approves requests for noise mitigation for Gold Line construction
Andrew West Reid Jr, (then 52) -FBI Booking Photo
Andrew West Reid Jr, 60 -Courtesy Megans Law, FBI
A Former Sierra Madre Film coordinator, known legally as Awest, 60, has been released from Federal prison after serving eight years for child molestation. The 11-yearold girl who was sexually abused by AWest, who was living in Sierra Madre, was awarded $5.4 million by a Pasadena judge Nov
16 , 2010. The ‘artist,' who legally changed his name from Andrew West Reid Jr. to “Awest,” served an eight-year sentence in federal prison for molesting the girl, who was 6 years old at the time of the crime. Prosecutors say
Earlier this week, the Construction Authority received notice that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved the second of two requests for noise mitigation at future atgrade crossings between Pasadena and Azusa. The request was to install shrouds around the gate bells to direct the noise down to the intersection, and add the ability to silence the bells once all crossings gates are in the horizontal position, for crossings adjacent to residential areas. Earlier this year, the CPUC approved these measures for five at-grade crossings within the non-shared corridor; the second request was for the nearly four miles of shared corridor with freight. We are very pleased that the
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Labor Day 2014 closures, reminders for Pasadena
Pasadena residents and businesses are reminded that City Hall and many City services will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2014 in observance of Labor Day. The City Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting will be Monday, September 8. Pasadena Fire and Police Departments will continue to be staffed for all patrol, jail, fire, paramedic and other emergency services. For any life-threatening emergencies, always remember to call 9-11. Pasadena residents and businesses with any power emergencies should call the Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) Department at (626) 744-4673 and for water-related emergencies call (626) 744-4138. PWP’s Customer Service Call Center will be closed for the holiday, but customers can access their accounts and make payments by phone at (626) 744-4005 or online at www.PWPweb. com. The City’s Municipal Services Payment Center at
City Hall also will be closed on Labor Day. During the week of September 1, refuse and recycling service will be postponed one day. Monday pickup service will be on Tuesday, Tuesday pickup on Wednesday, Wednesday pickup on Thursday, Thursday service on Friday and Friday pickup on Saturday. There will be no bulky item pickups on Saturday. The Citizen Service Center will be closed September 1 in observance of Labor Day, but resumes regular hours September 2 and also will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, September 6, to take calls. All Pasadena Public Library sites will be closed on Sunday, August 31 and Monday, September 1. The City’s ARTS (Area Rapid Transit Service) and Dial-A-Ride transportation programs will not be operating on Labor Day, but will resume normal schedules again on September 2. All parking meters are free and parking
time limits will not enforced on September 1, however, violations for red curb parking and blocking fire hydrants will continue to be issued. All Recreation and Community Centers operated by the City’s Human Services and Recreation Department will be closed on Labor Day, but all parks will be open for picnics, fun and festivities. No site reservations are accepted on holidays. The City wishes all residents to enjoy Labor Day and to celebrate responsibly. Any suspicious activity should be reported to the Pasadena Police Department. “If You See Something, Say Something” is an instrumental component in working to keep the Pasadena community safe, every day. Report suspicious activity to (626) 744-4241. Stay connected to the City of Pasadena! Visit us online at www.cityofpasadena. net; follow us on Twitter @ PasadenaGov,www.twitter. com/pasadenagov, and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofpasadena.
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By Dorothy Denne The day got off to a good start. Inventory went well: I checked around the body, the parts were all there. Each part seemed to function. Some were stiff and some ached but they all worked. Albeit some of them needed a little help. I remember when I was a child I used to hear my elders say they were "all stoved up." I couldn't figure out exactly what that
meant. I still don't know what it means but I do now know how it feels. It is going to be a hot day. I don't like hot days. I get a little testy when the temperature gets too high. When I'm stiff, achy and hot I get real testy. Probably not a good time to be around me. Life has taught me to be thankful, not complaining. I am thankful that the earth is not shaking, that we are not having a tornado, that we are not in the throes of a horrible flood. But, Lord, I would be happy to be thankful for a nice soft breeze and a thermometer that reads about seventy-six
degrees. The San Gabriel Mountains are clearly, beautifully, majestically visible today. Have you noticed that every time the mountains are clearly visible your nose runs? When it's all yucky and the mountains disappear your nose doesn't run but your chest hurts. Reminds me of a joke my kids use to tell: What do your nose and your feet have in common? They both run and they both smell. Gross. Kind of spoils the mood set by beautiful, majestic mountains doesn't it?
Ten second warning of Napa earthquake makes the case for full west coast early warning system, Schiff says Rep. Adam Schiff (DBurbank) released the following statement after the U.C. Berkeley Seismological Lab provided residents in Oakland and San Francisco with a ten second warning before the Napa Valley earthquake shook their homes, businesses and infrastructure: "Today's successful use of the early earthquake warning system shows that a full West Coast system would be successful in giving residents, businesses and critical infrastructure an important warning of a large magnitude
earthquake. While this was not the 'big one,' we need to be prepared to save lives and protect vital infrastructure -even a few seconds of warning will allow people to seek cover, automatically slow or stop trains, pause surgeries and more." Earlier this year, Rep. Schiff through the Appropriations Committee included $5 million in funding in the Fiscal Year 2015 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill for the Earthquake Early Warning System, the first time Con-
gress has ever provided funding specifically for the system. Schiff also led a group of 25 Members from California, Washington and Oregon in organizing a request that the committee fund an early earthquake warning system. A limited system developed by Caltech, UCBerkeley and University of Washington, in conjunction with the United State Geological Survey (USGS), has already been deployed and has proven that the early warning technology is sound.
Be prepared before the big one strikes The Napa County 6.0 magnitude earthquake on Sunday, August 24, 2014 is a reminder we need to prepare! Don't wait until after an emergency to prepare for an earthquake or other major disasters. Take this opportunity to assess your family disaster plan and emergency kit. California is long overdue for a major earthquake. As a result, residents are encouraged to be prepared for a major disaster. In the event of a large-scale earthquake, emergency services will likely be overwhelmed, freeways and surface streets may be impassable, and public services and utilities could be interrupted for days, weeks, or
months. Therefore, residents should be prepared to meet their own essential needs for an extended period of time at work, home, or on the road. Here are some suggested items for your family emergency kit: • Water (one gallon per person and pet per day at least for 5 to 10 days), Food (for a minimum of 5 to 10 days-don't forget pet food), First Aid Kit and Instructions, Flashlight(s) (and extra batteries), Radio (and extra batteries), Medications (prescription and nonprescription), Cash and important documents (birth certificates, tax returns, deeds, titles, and insurance papers), Clothing and sturdy shoes, Tools (hammer, wrench,
pliers, duct tape, sturdy gloves, whistle, etc.), Sanitation and hygiene supplies, Fire extinguisher, Large Heavyduty Trash Bags, Emergency Plan/Emergency Contact Information The City of Rosemead and the Los Angeles County Fire Department are hosting a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training on October 11, 18, and 25. If you are interested and/or would like more information, please contact Mandy Wong, Public Safety Coordinator at (626) 5692168. The best way to survive is to be prepared! For more information about disaster preparedness, visit calema. ca.gov or ready.gov.
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A look at the life of Lt. Charter school shut down by Fire Marshal segal Colonel Allen Allensworth; A charter school in Pasa- in caseByofshel an emergency be- report, and this site is chardena was closed on Tuesday cause there are not enough tered by the Pasadena Unithe fire marshal for the exits and exit lighting. fied School District. African American History asPasadena Fire Department Derderian also said it A spokesman for the said “the school’s building is would take the school in district, Adam Wolfson, said of Monrovia September 14 unsafe and several fire code all likeliness several months on Tuesday that parents with September 14th this year marks the centennial of Lt. Colonel Allen Allensworth’s passing; he was a unique hero in American history. Monrovia Historical Museum and Friends of Allensworth commemorate this date with a special program at 1:30 pm at 742 E. Lemon Street. KGEM’s Ralph Walker said, “We want to focus on Allensworth’s life, his contributions, and his intellect. Here was an educator, a chaplain, and a true visionary.” Monrovia Historical Museum’s Mark Still said, “This is an opportunity to better understand our local African American history. We are building an exhibit and program around Allensworth and the Buffalo soldiers.” Monrovia, Pasadena, and Duarte had social segregation in the early part of the 20th century – but life was still better than Jim Crow South. W. E. B. Dubois in a 1913 article in “The Crisis” extolled Southern California as a community for Blacks to work, raise children, and build roots. African Americans came streaming West from Texas, the Carolinas, Georgia, and elsewhere. The highest ranking African American in the military at that time, Lt. Colonel Allen Allensworth, also moved to Los Angeles. His work was to establish an allBlack self-governing town Allensworth in Tulare County - as an economically viable rural community. In 1908, Professor William Payne of Pasadena and others joined Allensworth to establish the California Colony and Home Protection Association. At its peak, the town of Allensworth had several dozen residents, a Baptist church, stores, bakery, school, choir, and library. Lt. Colonel Allen Allensworth was a unique hero in American history. Born into slavery in Kentucky in 1842, Allensworth served in the Civil War and focused on getting a formal education after emancipation. In 1886, Allensworth became Chaplain to the all-Black 24th Army Infantry – the Buffalo Soldiers. He travelled exten-
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sively for two decades with the Army with a last assignment in the Philippine War. When he retired from the military, he was the highest ranking African American officer of his time. He then began a “second career” to further improve the Black experience. Allen Allensworth was a member of Los Angeles Second Baptist Church (SBC) which was established in 1885. SBC helped establish Friendship Baptist Church in Pasadena in 1893 and Reverend Allen Allensworth became the first pastor for Monrovia’s Second Baptist Church, established in 1902. Both remain thriving African American congregations today. Monrovia’s Second Baptist Church received a generous five hundred dollars from the First Baptist Church of Monrovia, then pastored by Dr. Russell Greaves. In fact, the First Baptist Church intended to donate some pews to the Baptist Church in Allensworth. Unfortunately, in 1914, Allen Allensworth died unexpectedly and the pews still remain at the First Baptist Church in Monrovia. Allensworth died on September 14, 1914 from injuries acquired in a motorcycle incident on Myrtle Avenue in Monrovia. He was walking from the train station to the Second Baptist Church when the collision occurred. Many inaccurate statements have been made over this incident but Steven Baker, Historian of Monrovia, will share his research on Allensworth at the Museum program on September 14, 2014, so join in and celebrate the life of a true American hero.
violations created an imminent danger to the school’s 300 students,” according to a published report. Operating at the site of William Carey University located at 1530 Elizabeth Street, the Celerity Exa Charter School got word on Tuesday that all students and staff members need to stay out of the site as long as several life-safety violations are still there, officials said. There is no permit by the charter school to have an educational facility at the site, according to a determination made by Pasadena Fire Marshall and Fire Chief Calvin Wells, said department spokesperson Lisa Derderian. Derderian added the site also does not have an automatic sprinkler system, does not have a fire alarm system and it would be difficult to evacuate the building
to fix all the problems and bring the building up to code. No one from Celerity was available to speak on the school’s behalf on Tuesday, according to the report. In addition, Derderian said the department learned of the violations via a call from a concerned parent. Classes were allowed to finish on Tuesday, Derderian said, adding some of the students in lower grades had their classes moved from the basement of the building to the auditorium. The charter school, which opened in the fall of 2012, serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It is operated by Celerity Educational Group, which oversees several charter schools throughout Southern California, as well as in Ohio, Florida and Louisiana, according to the
students at Celerity are welcome to bring their children back into a district school. Brian McDonald, the district superintendent, sent Celerity Educational Group CEO Vielka McFarlane a letter on Tuesday notifying them the school must rectify the violations within one week, according to the report. “If within one week you are not able to locate a safe and appropriate school site to ensure that the students’ educational program is not interrupted, we ask that you suspend your operations for the 2014-2015 school year,” McDonald wrote. McDonald added in the letter that the charter school was in violation of education code. (Shel Segal can be reached at ssegal@beaconmedianews.com. He can be followed via Twitter @segallanded.)
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FEMA urges caution following California earthquake
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through its Regional Office in Oakland, California, is monitoring the situation following the U.S. Geological Survey report of a 6.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred this morning six miles south southwest of Napa, California. FEMA remains in close coordination with California officials, and its Regional Watch Center is at an enhanced watch to provide additional reporting and monitoring of the situation, including impacts of any additional aftershocks. FEMA deployed liaison officers to the state emergency operations center in California and to the California coastal region emergency operations center to help coordinate any requests for federal assistance. FEMA also deployed a National Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT West) to California to support
response activities and ensure there are no unmet needs. “I urge residents and visitors to follow the direction of state, tribal and local officials,” FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate said. “Aftershocks can be strong enough to cause additional damage to weakened structures and can occur in the first hours, days, weeks or even months after the quake.” When disasters occur, the first responders are local emergency and public works personnel, volunteers, humanitarian organizations and numerous private interest groups who provide emergency assistance required to protect the public's health and safety and to meet immediate human needs. Safety and Preparedness Tips: -Expect aftershocks. These secondary shockwaves are usually less violent than the main quake but can be strong enough
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to do additional damage to weakened structures and can occur in the first hours, days, weeks or even months after the quake. -During an earthquake, drop, cover and hold on. Minimize movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place. If indoors, stay there until the shaking has stopped and exiting is safe. -If it is safe to do so, check on neighbors who may require assistance. -Use the telephone only for emergency calls. Cellular and land line phone systems may not be functioning properly. The use of text messages to contact family is the best option, when it is available. -Check for gas leaks. If you know how to turn the gas off, do so and report the leak to your local fire department and gas company. -More safety tips can be found at www.ready. gov/earthquakes.
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What else can the people of Sierra Madre expect administration of the City Government to do? Will they do anything to lower the financial burden on the people or will they keep raising all the costs in every way that they can dream up? First, they asked the people to reduce their use of water by 20% and the people did, which, of course, reduced the water income to the City by 25%. So, what did they do to thank the people, they raised the water rates not once, but twice this year! This was based on having to buy MWD water at the rate of $260.00 per acre foot, the truth is that the MWD water is acquired by using accumulated credits with the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District. These credits were purchased with property tax dollars from the people of Sierra Madre over a period of years. The cost was $100.00 per credit and two
credits are used to purchase one acre foot of water at the rate of $260.00 per acre feet. That figures a profit of 30% per credit for the people and a zero cost to the Government! They said they would use the money to fix the water system. Did they repair the tunnel? NO! Did they repair the pumps that are shut down? NO! Did they repair and/or replace any water mains? NO! What are they doing with our monies? The City Council voted over a year ago to put new roofs on the Police. Fire Station and City Hall and to paint the outside of the Library. Have they done any of these items? NO!! Further, they passed a 30% mandatory water reduction ordinance. Is this 30% more than the people have already reduced? Some thanks! What they did do is let all the landscaping die
in front of City Hall. How much will it cost us taxpayers to replace that? They also initiated a building moratorium which only affects the Stonehouse subdivision and the planned subdivision of the Mater Dolorosa property, both which are years away from the first house being built. The Carter One Tract has been trying for 14 years to start the first house and is not affected by this Ordinance. Does any of these moves make sense and how much does it cost the taxpayers to pay the legal costs? In the meantime, our neighbors in the City of Arcadia, which receives their water from the same basic source, has not made any mandatory water regulation. What else can we expect from our Sierra Madre Government? More of the same or will they ever do something for our benefit? Sierra Madre Watchman
School is back in session and the Arcadia PD Traffic Bureau will be there to help
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With the start of the school year upon us, an increase in traffic around the city, and the various school sites, should be expected. With this increase in traffic comes the elevated potential for traffic collisions. To help combat this, the Arcadia Police Department Traffic Bureau will be out enforcing traffic laws that directly contribute to collisions.
On, August 27, 2014, the Arcadia Police Department Traffic Bureau conducted an operation targeting drivers who were driving at a speed that is unsafe and for drivers who fail to come to complete stops at posted stop signs. This operation targeted the areas around our schools and will take place throughout the day. Through this operation and its high visibility around
the schools, the hope was to dissuade drivers from violating the law. This operation was conducted as part of a Selective Traffic Enforcement Grant received and funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety. For more information on school safety and helpful tips visit Arcadia Police Department's website at http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us.
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Awest, who worked in the record industry and in production design and art direction for children’s TV programming, became friends with the girl’s family through his own daughter, who is the same age as the victim. Sierra Madre Weekly sources confirmed that Awest worked as an Independent Contractor/ Film coordinator for the
city of Sierra Madre in somewhere between 20002004, working as liaison with the city and major film studios. He helped scout locations and was liason with many film studios in Hollywood for shoots in Sierra Madre. Awest sexually molested and photographed the young girl nude, according to court records.
Awest acted as his own attorney and appeared by way of telephone during several hearings in the course of his trial. Awest's last known address is at 38 E. Mira Monte Avenue, Sierra Madre, according to the Megan's Law website. Records indicate he has registered with the Sierra Madre PD as required by law.
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Making a difference, one pet at a time... It takes someone who cares As part of our continuing desire to focus on those in our community who care for unwanted animals, we are highlighting here the work that animal rescue organizations and individuals do in helping homeless pets find homes.
It started with an email--the story of “Little Guy” Emails and phone calls to rescue organizations come in on a daily basis, with sad stories of pets needing to be rehomed. Unfortunately, for Lifeline For Pets, we are often unable to do much for a situation because of being totally overloaded with cats and kittens, and we do not currently have a kennel for dog orphans. There are far less emails from folks actually looking to adopt a dog or a cat. However, an unusual email came in recently from a woman in New York. She had been browsing the web for a dog and happened to see one that reminded her of a previous beloved pet. The dog was listed by another rescue group here in California. She contacted them and they, for a sizable donation to their group, agreed to help her adopt the little dog, a Chihuahua. Emails went back and forth and the transaction became more and more confusing and difficult....with more fees being asked for to rescue the little guy. The potential adopter became frantic as by now she had become attached to the idea of him and that he was meant to be hers. She somehow then found Lifeline, and her frantic email called for a bit more investigation. We could sense some-
by Darlene Papa Lifelineforpets.org thing may have been amiss and also sense her desperation. We called New York and learned he was right in our back yard in Pasadena, but was scheduled to be put down in a day or so. A cousin who lived in Glendale was going to adopt the dog out and the new family was going to fly out, pick him up and take him back to New York. Another roadblock: when the cousin went to adopt him, they wouldn't release the dog because they said he was "aggressive"...they couldn't put a lead on him and he snarled and bared his teeth. This was after he had willingly come and licked the hands of the cousin. Chihuahuas can be snappy if they don't know you and he, without doubt, was very scared in that cage. Lifeline called Pasadena Humane and asked if they would release him to us. They were happy to do so. So Little Guy was neutered/microchipped/vaccinated and released to Lifeline. We in turn gave him to the cousin who kept him until New York arrived. No aggression, very loving, no problem. A good little boy. When his new "dad" arrived, he fell in love with him and even took him to visit his grandmother in San Diego. She was in hospice care and they allowed him in. We saw a photo of him
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calmly laying in her lap. He is now safely in New York and doing wonderfully. Don't you wonder how many dogs and cats are killed, or as they like to gently put it, "euthanized," because they are frightened and have no chance to prove they are, in fact, actually loving and deserve a life? We do. We were so very happy to be able to help this woman. We live for the day that Los Angeles County will be “No Kill.” In the meantime, we hope that Humane Societies, County Animal Control Facilities, and Pounds do all they can to help frightened and trapped animals be comforted and happy in order to show their true, loving, natures. NOTE: For more information on NKLA-No Kill Los Angeles, visit http://nkla.org/ About. Little Guy: Comforted, at peace, and home at last!
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ordered the victim back inside the location. The suspects then ran out of the location and entered a black Isuzu SUV and fled southbound on First Avenue out of sight.
There is an unknown loss at this time. The case is currently under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the
Arcadia Police Department at (626) 574-5150. You can also submit crime tips and information via text, phone, or web to LA Regional Crime Stoppers, 800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Woodcraft Rangers gives students a fun learning experience
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By SHEL SEGAL As school is now in session, students in Rosemead should be happy to know there is a place they can go once the final bell rings. Taking place in the afternoon at Bitely Elementary School, Woodcraft Rangers is giving students something to do academically while having fun doing it. Luis Salas, program manager for Woodcraft Rangers, said the curriculum is slightly different from what you will find at other after school programs. “Our program is a wonderful program because we offer the same components that other after school programs offer, and infuse STEM in all of our programs, which is science, technology, engineering and mathematics,” Salas said. He added that is keeping his program in step with many local school districts. “It’s important
because of some of the directions the school districts are taking,” Salas said. “We are enhancing what they are doing during the school day by doing Common Core through our STEM activities. We’re also building it into our fun activities.” Salas also said the science activities at the site run the gamut of the field. “We have different types of science activities, from robotics to programming,” he said. “We also do circuit board training, and then we have (students making volcanoes).” Natalie Pinedo, site coordinator, said most of the students there are having a good time while learning. “We support what the teachers are teaching during school,” Pinedo said. “We make it less of a classroom environment and more of a fun activity for the kids to do. The kids are getting the knowledge on all the activities they are doing and it’s fun for
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them.” She added the program is free and is funded by several educational grants. “It’s open to everyone,” Salas said. “We do have a selective process at the end of the year. We have a pre-registration process. It gets so crazy that we get parents arriving at 6 in the morning to line up and save a spot for their students.” Salas said there is a limit, however, as to how many kids they can take.
“We try to accommodate as many students as possible,” he said. “Our cap should be about 85, but we like to serve a few more students. We like to listen to our parents. We understand their needs. We accept them into our program based on the availability of staff.” (Shel Segal can be reached at ssegal@ beaconmedianews.com. He can be followed via Twitter @segallanded.)
A retired deputy accused of negligently discharging his gun after a group of children repeatedly rang his doorbell pleaded no contest and was sentenced today, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced today. Deputy District Attorney Jeffrey Gootman said Sung Jin Pak, 46, pleaded no contest to one misdemeanor count of negligent discharge of firearm. The defendant was immediately sentenced to three years of summary
probation. Additionally, Pak was ordered to not possess any firearms, attend Alcoholics Anonymous classes once a week for six months and perform five days of community service. The prosecutor said on October 12, 2013, Pak allegedly chased after a group of children who played a prank known as “ding-dongditch” at his home. Pak then fired his gun into the air, the prosecutor said. The case was investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
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County District Attorney’s Office announced. Deputy District Attorney Cynthia Valenzuela said the jury deliberated for less than two hours before finding Joseph Leo Amaya guilty of two counts of forcible rape, two counts of sexual penetration by foreign object and one count of assault
with intent to commit a felony. Jurors also found true a special allegation of aggravated kidnapping. Amaya is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 22 at the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Pomona Branch in Department T. The defendant faces a maximum sentence of 125 years to life in state prison. The prosecutor said on Oct. 19, 2013, the female victim was working at a minimart when Amaya approached her and tried to obtain her phone number. Unsuccessful at retrieving her information, Amaya left the store. Amaya returned hours later while the victim was getting ready to close the store, the prosecutor said. As the victim attempted to lock the doors, Amaya forced his way in. Once inside the store, Amaya barricaded the store entrance, dragged the victim by her hair to the back of the store and repeatedly sexually assaulted her, the prosecutor said. After the assault, the defendant left the minimart and the victim called law enforcement. With the help of tips from the community, authorities were able to identify Amaya as the assailant and he was arrested a week later. At the trial, surveillance video and audio, as well as DNA evidence linked the defendant to the crime. The case was investigated by the El Monte Police Department.
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Hero packs made by American Legion Auxiliary given to local military kids
Members of the Arcadia American Legion Auxiliary worked with other Auxiliary Units in the area to fill backpacks with school supplies for local military kids. Shirley Morris thought "it was a wonderful idea" and was happy to donate items. The Auxiliary collected back to school supplies throughout the month of August. Through donations of members, neighbors and businesses, school supplies were delivered to over 70 veteran and active-duty
families throughout the San Gabriel Valley. The event was "inspired by Operation Military Kids" and their Family Hero Packs program, said Christine Santana. The families have been very grateful for the help they have received. One family wrote: “I wanted to thank all of you for the back packs and school supplies that we received last night. We were very touched by your support and caring for our family. It is the community
that we miss from being active duty but through support with organizations like yours it makes us feel a little more at home.” If you have a special person or family in active military duty, a wounded warrior or a veteran who would appreciate a thank you card or care package, please provide the name of the person (family), mailing address and specify in which war(s) they served to. Email the information to funniflower@yahoo.com Attn: THANK YOU SOLDIER (FAMILY)
If you would like further information about Auxiliary programs or would like to become a member to assist with helping veterans, you can contact your local American Legion Auxiliary unit in Arcadia located at 615 E. Live Oak Ave., Arcadia CA 91006, call (626) 445-4822 or join us at our monthly meeting on the second Wednesday of the month. Please Like Us on Facebook Arcadia American Legion Auxiliary Unit 247!
'Friends In Deed' celebrates 120 Years announcing honorees and honorary benefit committee Friends In Deed is throwing a party November 5 at historic Castle Green to celebrate 120 years of bringing help and hope to vulnerable and at-risk residents of Pasadena and the greater San Gabriel Valley. The
theme, “That’s What Friends are For,” describes the mission and spirit of this respected organization founded in 1894, at about the same time as the Rose Parade. To exemplify its role of caring put into action,
Friends In Deed will honor the Rev. Inman Moore for his decades of loyal support and civil rights leadership, and the Rev. George Regas for his significant peace and justice work at home and nationally.
For further information on the event and upcoming events be sure to visit our website: FriendsInDeedpas.org or by calling the following phone number: 626-7972402 Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Rep. Schiff urges Department of Justice to fund body-worn cameras for local police departments
Rep. Adam Schiff (DCA) announced that he is circulating a letter to his colleagues which will be sent to Attorney General Eric Holder urging the Department of Justice to help fund local police departments’ purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency, decrease tensions between police and community members, and create a record of events. Schiff, who is a member of the Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Subcommittee and former Assistant U.S. Attorney, stated: “As the investigation into the death of Michael Brown illustrates, the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting can arouse the strongest passions in a community and breed an atmosphere of profound distrust. Having a video record of events not only deters the use of excessive force, but it also helps dispute or demonstrate claims of police brutality – in either case it improves community confidence in a just
result. Studies done in localities that have implemented body-worn cameras have shown a positive impact by demonstrating a commitment to transparency and accountability and helping to deescalate potentially tense interactions. "Given the Department of Justice’s crucial role in helping state and local law enforcement adopt best practices, I believe it’s time to expand our support to include assistance to law enforcement agencies that would like to adopt bodyworn camera technology for their police officers. The Department of Justice can use existing funding streams, or work with Congress to create a new pool of resources for local governments to help implement body-worn cameras for police officers throughout the country.” From the letter: “Police departments around the country have begun adopting small body-worn cameras for police officers on patrol. These cameras provide
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a visual and audio record of interactions with the public, so that in the event of a confrontation or police-involved shooting, such as the one that occurred in Ferguson, there is an inalterable record of the events. There are also indications that the presence of body cameras has a civilizing effect on both police officers and the public, resulting in lower incidences of excessive force complaints and deescalating tense situations before they become violent. Perhaps most importantly, cameras can instill greater trust in
police departments on the part of the public they are sworn to protect. In communities with frayed police-community relations, cameras demonstrate a commitment on the part of the local police department to transparency and accountability, while protecting officers from false or frivolous complaints. For all these reasons, the adoption of body cameras has been well received in the jurisdictions that have begun to use them, both by the public and the officers wearing the cameras.”
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Liuli Crystal Art supports Oceana with beautiful sculptures World-renowned LiuLi Crystal Art fully supports Oceana for the third year in promoting the preservation of ocean life and habitat. Oceana, founded in 2001, is the largest international organization focused solely on ocean conservation. LiuLi is the embodiment of spirit, life, philosophy, and passion. This makes for the perfect coalition between the companies of Oceana and LuiLi in promoting their shared goals. LiuLi Crystal Art was commissioned by Oceana and its Hollywood supporters to create an award for this year’s honoree, Hollywood legend Leonardo DiCaprio. Leonardo is a staunch advocate for green technology, and in supporting Oceana in its quest to protect our oceans and the sea life within. LiuLi Crystal Art selected an art piece that was designed and created in the colors of the ocean. The sculpture ring of this art piece is reminiscent of life in the ocean. This award was given to Leonardo DiCaprio on the evening of the Oceana Gala,
which was August 16th, 2014, at a villa in Laguna Beach, California. This event was, as is usual of Oceana Galas, star-studded with Hollywood’s top talent. In attendance were VIPs and CEOs supporting Oceana’s vision for the sustainability and enhancement
of ocean life. LiuLi Crystal Art also donated 275 pieces of fine art so that each attendee was able to take home a piece of the vision from the event. In addition to its aforementioned accolades, LiuLi Crystal Art was also embraced by Hollywood due to the fact that their art designer, a renowned actress in
the Taiwanese film industry, Loretta H. Yang, also happens to be one of the most talented artisans of our day. LiuLi Crystal Art can be found in over 70 galleries worldwide. It has more than 1,000 employees. They are pioneers of glass art in Asia. Their mission statement has always been, “To Continuously Create Art for the Good of the Heart.” LiuLi Crystal Art produces numerous products that are affordable to all walks of life. They will custom make art pieces, corporate gifts, awards, and will also create pieces to match the vision of those that want to have it commissioned. For further information in regard to LiuLi Crystal Art, Oceana, or the starstudded Gala on August 16th, you may visit their official website, http://www.liuli. com/en-us/, and Oceana’s official website, http://oceana. org/en. You may also contact Lily Yeh at (909) 861-0288, or e-mail, lilyY@liuliusa.com. Their address is: 398 Lemon Creek Drive, Suite F, Walnut, CA 91789.
Chu addresses national monument designation for San Gabriel Mountains Tuesday, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) spoke at a U.S. Forest Service Town Hall in Baldwin Park in support of President Obama designating the San Gabriel Mountains a national monument. Rep. Chu joined Representatives from the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, LA County Supervisor-elect Hilda Solis, and a panel of local leaders and environmental experts for the meeting, which was attended by hundreds of interested local residents. “Our forests, mountains, and rivers are a treasure for the L.A. area, attracting millions of visitors a year. But without funding for rangers, garbage collection, necessary signage, and new trails, many of our underserved areas are unable to take advantage of the mountains while others are finding it covered with trash
and graffiti,” said Rep. Chu. “With over 3 million visitors a year, the San Gabriel Mountains are in urgent need of critical resources. This is of particular concern as we rely on this water supply. That is why I was proud to receive support from local water utilities for the bill I introduced in June to create a National Recreation Area and I have asked the Administration to use the NRA language I crafted in collaboration with the water agencies and other stakeholders as a foundation for a national monument.” The panel discussion was facilitated by Oscar Gonzales, California State Executive Director, Farm Service Agency. In addition to Hilda Solis, panelists included Janice Rutherford, San Bernardino County Supervisor; Denis Bertone, Councilman from
the City of San Dimas; Daniel Rossman, San Gabriel Mountains Forever; George Sanchez-Tello, Wilderness Society/San Gabriel Mountains Forever; Dr. Char Miller, Director of Environmental Analysis, Pomona College; Dr. Hugh Safford, Regional Ecologist, Forest Service; Malcolm Cade, Urban Conservation Corp; and Victor Diaz, REI – Friends of the Angeles Vice Chairman. “This is an important conversation,” continued Chu. “It is vital that we continue to hear from and work with local stakeholders and residents to preserve property and water rights. To that end, I was pleased that we also received support from Cal Fire on behalf of Governor Brown, Senator Barbara Boxer, Rep. Grace Napolitano and Rep. Adam Schiff.”
Altadena’s hidden ‘Wildwood Park’ opens for an art and fine craft show For one day artists will exhibit their work at the 20th bi-annual Art on Palm, Saturday, September 27, 2014; 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Altadena’s secluded Wild Wood Park, at 1421 E. Palm Street, Altadena, 91001. The juried show and sale features ceramics, collage, glass, jewelry, photography, textiles, woodworking and more. Participating artists include Charlotte Barnard, Erica Batchelder, Olivia Batchelder, Cathy Reichel-Clark, Evan Chambers, Catherine and Ovie Cowles, Ellen Dinerman, Sophia D’Auria, Jill Dufau, Sandra Encinas, Zazu Faure, Elisa Goodman, Constance Gunderson, Celeste Iida, Darrell Janssen, Beverly Jones, Susan Loraine, Ron Lawrenz, Randy Meaney, Katherine Nakazono, Cathy Reichel-Clark, Joann Page, Lucia Pasquinelli, Detra Prete, Anne Sears, Maryrose Smyth, Kathy Spear, Susan Stocker and Jan Cowin, Kathleen Swaydan, Naomi Tratar,
Chris Vanderhoof, Anna Vosburg, Louise Wannier, Lys Wilcox, Chris Witolski, and Stephen Woodruff. In the filtered light of ancient oaks, artists will exhibit engaging and refined
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works for all to enjoy. "Art on Palm has evolved into a ‘go-to’ art event,” adds Mary Jane Elgin, Art on Palm co-founder. “Situated in a spectacular hidden canyon along with homes designed and renovated by Henry Greene, Art on
Palm provides an ideal setting for the artists to connect with all the members of our wonderful community.” Art on Palm supports local non-profits with donations exceeding $17,500. The September 27th event will raise funds for the Creative Arts Group of Sierra Madre, www.creativeartsgroup.com. Founded in 1960, CAG provides quality art experiences and instruction to augment dwindling arts programs in public schools. “Creative Arts is thrilled to have been chosen as the non-profit supported by Art on Palm. It is an honor to be affiliated with such a high caliber show and such talented, generous artists. We truly appreciate Art on Palm and all those who support art in our community”, states Kristin Naran, Executive Director, Creative Arts Group. The singer/songwriter Drew Gale and the country folk band of Bullfish will perform.
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Police helicopter no match for the Maestro Victor Vener By Terry Miller
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California Philharmonic’s summer concerts culminated with Broadway & Boler on Saturday night. With enthusiasm and warm temperatures, the audience was treated to a spectacular finale which featured soloists, singers and a remarkable guitar player. Acclaimed guitarist Adam Del Monte literally stole the show with Concierto de Aranjuez. One of the leading flamenco and classical guitarists and composers of his generation, Del Monte is known for creating a unique sound and language of flamenco that is both steeped in tradition and progressive in its openness to musical flavors from around the world. The entertainment fueled finale also included performances of Ravel’s hypnotic Bolero and Chabrier’s effervescent Espana. Just prior to Adam Del Monte’s performance, Maestro Vener asked Mayor John Wuo if he could arrange for a “no-fly zone” over the racetrack during these popular summer concerts.
He actually wasn’t kidding and was even more perturbed when the same helicopter continued to distract his musicians and the audience Saturday night. The Maestro was not amused. While he admitted if it was an emergency, he said he understood but pointed out, rightly so, that people pay a lot of money to hear some classical music in a beautiful setting without the massive PA systems reserved for major rock bands. Perhaps there really will be a no fly zone over Santa Anita during the summer concerts. It seems only fair. To purchase tickets to attend California Philharmonic concerts at Santa Anita Race Track, call 626.304.0333 or www.calphil.com. Inset Photo: Mayor John Wuo presents Victor Vener with a proclamation from the City of Arcadia thanking him for bringing such wonderful music to the city for the past 18 years.
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San Gabriel Mission Museum offers free admission August 30-31 The San Gabriel Mission will offer free admission to its museum and gardens on Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31, as the 243-year-old mission celebrates its founding with its annual fiesta on August 29-31. Gabrielino Indians and re-enactors of early California history have been invited to be in the gardens from 12 p.m. noon to 4 p.m. on August 30, to talk to visitors and perform demonstrations. Some re-enactors invited are an Indian clay potter, Fr. Junipero Serra, a blacksmith, a wool spinner, soldiers, and a rope maker. San Gabriel Mission is the fourth oldest mission of 21 founded in California and is located at 427
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S. Junipero Serra Dr., San Gabriel, CA, 91776, about one and a half miles north of the San Bernardino Freeway (10). Exit the freeway at Del Mar Avenue and travel north about one and a half miles to Mission
Road, turn left (west) and travel a half-mile to the mission. Free parking is available in mission’s parking lot and on nearby streets. More information is available at (626) 457-3035 and at www. sangabrielmission.org.
Rose Leaf Ragtime Club meets this Sunday at Wang's in Monrovia Following a wildly successful July meeting at which we celebrated the 90th Birthday of our esteemed friend and musical colleague Bill Mitchell, The Rose Leaf Ragtime Club is back for more great ragtime-era music this Sunday, August 31st at Wang's Place in Monrovia. If you've yet to join us at Wang's, it is located at 120 E. Lemon Ave., Monrovia, in the old town area. After stepping through the front door, enter the separate banquet room to your right. The meeting time will be as usual—from 1:00PM 'til approximately 4:30PM. Free parking is available
in several nearby city-owned lots or on the street nearby. Wang's offers an all-youcan-eat buffet at a reasonable price, including beverage with free refills and dessert. All are encouraged to patronize the establishment, which generously provides the meeting venue, storage for our pianos, and excellent service. The Rose Leaf Ragtime Club features performers on piano and other instruments playing ragtime and other related genres of early 20thcentury music. All performers and listeners are welcome. Admission is free, however non-performers are asked to make a $2.00 donation.
Please join us and help spread the word by contacting any past, present—or future—Rose Leaf members or performers you may know. You can do that by Inviting a Friend. Thanks in advance, and we look forward to seeing you Sunday! For further information, call Hal Leavens: (626) 3598648 or Ron Ross: (818) 7662384 or send e-mail to: ragtimeron (at) att (dot) net [NOTE: Make sure to use proper email formatting rather than what is written] The Rose Leaf Ragtime Club is on the web at: http:// www.roseleafragtimeclub. com/.
Cantinas Foundation presents a celebration of the arts dance workshop featuring award-winning master teachers The Cantinas Foundation is bringing its one day hip-hop intensive dance workshop to the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills, California. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 20th from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Pre-registration is open now for ages 11 and up for $20 or $25 at the door, with lunch included. Additionally, for groups of five or more there is a Studio and Church discount registration price of $10 per person. Dancers can register online at www.cantinasevents.com. The workshop wraps the day up with a showcase from 3:30-4pm, featuring the Cantinas Dance Project along with the workshop registrants, which is open to the public. One of the workshop’s master teachers, Bradley “Shooz” Rapier is also the Cantinas Dance Project artistic director. The Project is a professional dance ministry and marketplace outreach with
a vision for the next level of faith based instruction and productions. Bradley is an extraordinary master class teacher. He is an international performer and award-winning choreographer. Founder of The Groovaloos, he has directly influenced urban dance in film, television, and theater for over two decades. Bradley has directed and choreographed on Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance among many other productions. In theater, he is an Ovation and two-time NAACP Award winner and has directed events featuring JabbaWockeez, LXD, iLuminate, and tWitch. He currently sits on the select choreography voting panel for The Emmy Awards and teaches dance at USC. Also leading the workshop is highly successful dancer and choreographer, Chase Benz. Chase has toured with Jennifer Lopez,
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Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, CeCe Winans and Britney Spears. Chase has also appeared in such films as Stomp the Yard, Step Up 2, and the Hannah Montana Movie as both a dancer and an assistant choreographer. His television credits include Dancing with the Stars, Saturday Night Live, American Music Awards, American Idol, Billboard Awards, and the MTV Awards to name a few. Chase is currently serving as a producer and Dance Captain for the new Britney Spears Las Vegas show, “Piece of Me.” The Cantinas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that strives to provide opportunities for Christian leaders to be change agents that can touch lives through concerts, music festivals, community service outreaches, cutting edge technology, and the non-profit funding of music, theatre, art, dance, and media that the entire family can enjoy.
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The Sierra Madre Flea Market is coming---and scarecrows Get ready for the most exciting, creative sale in the San Gabriel Valley: the annual Creative Arts Group Flea Market. An amazing assortment of fun and useful items will be up for grabs, including framed artworks, picture frames, toys, crafts, collectibles of all kinds, furniture, books, sporting goods, videos, music, and unexpected odds ‘n ends. This event always offers plenty of surprises. It will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 6 at 108 N. Baldwin Avenue.
Creative Arts Group has served the community for more than 50 years with a wide array of classes in the fine arts for hobbyists and professionals alike. Popular classes include drawing and painting, ceramics, textile art and jewelry-making. The organization also provides free art classes every year for every student at Sierra Madre Elementary School. Another popular event is the upcoming Sierra Madre Scarecrow Festival in which residents compete for awards on
home-made scarecrows--and everyone can vote for their favorites. The Festival will kick off with a workshop September 13. Registration will open September 19 and contestants have until September 28 to submit their work. The winning scarecrows will be honored at a ceremony on October 17, and will be on display at City Hall through November. For information on the Flea Market and the Scarecrow Festival, call the Creative Arts Group at (626) 355-8350.
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Crystal Ball celebrating its Silver Anniversary
“Legendary” is one of those words that is too often overused. However, sometimes no other word better describes someone. Returning for an unprecedented third time as Methodist Hospital’s Crystal Ball headliner, legendary singer/songwriter Paul Anka will once again thrill guests with his timeless musical style October 11 at the Pasadena Convention Center. It is quite fitting that Anka, always a huge favorite with the guests, will be the special entertainment for this celebratory 25th Annual Crystal Ball. "After my introduction to Methodist Hospital by Mickey and Lee Segal, I discovered what an important organization it is,” Anka said. “After that first exciting night and concert … and then to be invited back again to experience the enthusiasm of the audience and the achievement of money raised for such a good cause, I am very honored to be a part of it.” The evening’s proceeds will go to support the
creation of Methodist Hospital’s new rehabilitation unit. When finished in 2016, the all-new unit will occupy the entire third floor of the Berger tower, with sweeping views of the mountains and the Santa Anita Golf Course. “Any time any of us can give back, it is very heart warming and rewarding to do so. It just keeps getting better and better every year,” Anka said. “To lend my support to the hospital and the organization means so much to me." Honorees Christine and Michael D. Antonovich Also fitting for this special occasion are the honorees chosen for this year: Christine and Michael Antonovich, whose tireless dedication to our mission and principles made them a natural choice for this special honor. In five short years, the couple has become familiar figures at Methodist Hospital events and staunch supporters of the many successful efforts to strengthen and grow our clinical programs. Christine, an actress
who joined the Methodist Hospital Foundation board five years ago, and Michael,
ported the Crystal Ball and its efforts to rally community support for hospital services
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a longtime Los Angeles County Supervisor, have actively and passionately sup-
and programs. "Crystal Ball is a gala event that attracts more
than 900 people each year, and many dedicated people work very hard to make it successful," Christine said. "It's amazing to me to watch Crystal Ball come together. I'm very much looking forward to another wonderful event." Echoing Christine’s sentiment, Michael said, "It's a great honor to receive this recognition. The event goes a long way toward upgrading the care that the hospital provides, keeping it on the cutting edge so that it can provide better service for those who need medical treatment." 2014 Co-Chairs Mickey Segal and Ronald Okum Co-chairs Mickey Segal and Ronald A. Okum are both foundation board members and longtime Crystal Ball supporters. "Mickey is an amazing man who has a lot of energy," Christine said. "He is very focused, and Crystal Ball is a special event whenever he is involved. I learn so much from people like Mickey." Ron is a former college classmate whom Michael both admires and respects. "With Mickey and Ron you have a strong team with extensive ties to the community," Michael said. "Both have contributed greatly through their volunteer efforts on behalf of various organizations in the San Gabriel Valley and throughout Los Angeles County." Paul Anka – Multi-talented Hall of Fame Artist Named by Billboard Magazine one of the most successful performers ever, Anka’s hits include "Diana," "Lonely Boy," "Puppy Love," and "Put Your Head On My Shoulder." Anka knew that being a songwriter meant the power was in the pen. As a result, he wrote several hits, including “My Way,” “She’s A Lady,” the Academy Awardnominated theme for The Longest Day, and notably penned the longest running theme in television history for The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. He is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and is the New York Times Bestselling author of his recently released autobiography, “My Way.” Remarkably, Anka is the only artist to have had a record on Billboard’s Top 100 chart for seven con-
secutive decades. Further in his ongoing, prolific career, Anka co-wrote the lead song on the Michael Jackson album, Xscape, entitled “Love Never Felt So Good,” which went #1 in 50 countries around the world. Antonoviches Share Crystal Ball Tradition of Love, Goodwill The Antonoviches became involved with Methodist Hospital in 2009 when Christine was asked to join the foundation board. The couple attended Crystal Ball that year as invited guests, and the following year Christine co-chaired the event, as she did in 2011 and 2013. On each occasion, Michael, the longest-serving supervisor of the nation's largest county, supported Christine and the Crystal Ball with his familiar presence. Despite his busy schedule, Michael seldom misses an important hospital event. "It's important to have a solid medical care system in place to serve our residents," Michael said. "We've participated in a number of hospital programs, and our children have received services at Methodist Hospital for school injuries and accidents. We always appreciated the service and quality of care, which was very professional." For Christine, a native of China, Crystal Ball is an experience that promotes a culture of love and goodwill that she believes she shares with everyone who attends the event. "I truly enjoy being a part of that," she said. "I enjoy the positive energy the event creates." Glitter, Glamor and Fun As its name suggests, Crystal Ball delivers a night of glitter and glamour, complete with a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions and dancing for hospital supporters from throughout the San Gabriel Valley. "Every Crystal Ball is unique," Christine said. "Each year I meet many new friends and get a new feeling of happiness. I believe this will be the most special Crystal Ball ever.” For Crystal Ball ticket information or to contribute to the Rehabilitation Unit Campaign at Methodist Hospital, call 626-898-8888 or email crystalball@methodisthospital.org.
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The voluble Jeff Garcia returns September 19 & 20
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Voice-over actor and audience favorite Jeff Garcia is never at a loss for words. So much so, that only his bravest fans will sit in the front row in hopes being drawn into (and losing) a war of wits with him. Find out what keeps them coming back when he takes on The Ice House audience, September 19 and 20. JEFF GARCIA is known to most as the host of the "Latino Comedy Fiesta" series, host of TV's Loco Comedy Jam and the voice of Sheen on Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius as well as its spin-off series, Planet Sheen, which followed the inter-galactic adventures of Jimmy Neutron's side-kick, Sheen Estevez. Among his many other television appearances are Qué Locos, Vibe, Comedy Central's Comic Justice, HBO's Loco Slam and CBS' Star Search. He also lent his voice to the hit animated features Happy Feet, Barnyard, and Rio.
A native of La Puente, CA, Jeff has been a stand-up comic since the age of 15, when he took second place at an amateur contest at a local comedy club. His sharp wit and hilarious material on growing up Latino in a multicultural community quickly won the admiration of audiences at many Hollywood comedy clubs where he became a favorite by the age of 20. Since then, his quick-witted ghetto blend of comedy has him headlining the best clubs in the country. Jeff's claim to fame is his ability to ad-lib an entire show based on audience interaction. His fans know that if they go to see him live, there's a good chance that he's going to single them out and make them part of his act. They love him for tailoring every show specifically for that night's audience. The result is always unique and unbelievably funny. Selected as one of Variety Magazine's Top 10 Comedians to Watch in 2003, Jeff has done anything but disappoint. Jeff Garcia will perform four (4) shows on September 19 and 20. Thu. 9/11 -- Lachlan Patterson (Special Event) - 8 p.m.; $20 Fri. 9/12 - Joe Rogan (Special Event) - 8:30 & 10:30 p.m.; $20 Sat. 9/13 - Joe Rogan
“Another” at the 2014 Action On Film Festival Cult film legend, Nancy Wolfe, who became nationally recognized for her critically acclaimed performance as Susan Atkins in the groundbreaking Television Mini series, “Helter Skelter”, about the Manson family murders; makes her return in ANOTHER. “ANOTHER”, was slated for programming in the 2014 Action On Film Festival, on the heels of a successful run at the 2014 Seattle International Film Festivalwhich took audiences and critics by storm. This was due in no small part to the on screen presence of veteran actress Nancy Wolfe. “Unforgettable performances from the actors, especially when it comes to the character of Aunt Ruth, played by veteran actor, Nancy Wolfe. Wolfe is an absolute powerhouse in the role of Aunt Ruth...” - May 21, 2014,
Cherry Bombed, Online Insiders Wolfe was born in Kalamazoo, MI, but grew up in Fieldston, NY, and studied with acting legend Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater in New York City. With guest star appearances in several Hallmark Hall of Fame features, studio features and popular episodics after a long hiatus, Wolfe returns in the horror genre and the respect from her peers and fan base shows that she has once again reclaimed her rightful place as an important actress in America. Nancy is next slated as Steven Bauer’s mother in Gregori J Martin’s intriguing psychological thriller The Intruders. For more information on the AOF Festival, please visit www.aoffest.com.
(Special Event) - 8 & 10 p.m.; $20 Sun. 9/14 - Alonzo Bodden featuring Debra DiGiovanni and Cary Toboben - 7 p.m.; $15 Wed. 9/17 - Rudy Moreno's Wednesday Night Fun-
nies - 8 p.m.; $12.50 Thu. 9/18 - Cool Beans Comedy (Privately Produced) - 8 p.m.; $12 Fri. 9/19 - Jeff Garcia (Special Event) - 8:30 & 10:30 p.m.; $22.50 Sat. 9/20 - Jeff Garcia
(Special Event) - 8 & 10 p.m.; $26.50 Sun. 9/21 - Fritz Coleman Speaks to a Generation - benefitting Casa De Las Amigas (Special Event) - 7 p.m.; $15 There is a two-drink minimum and patrons must
be at least 18 to attend. The Ice House is located at 24 N. Mentor Ave. in Pasadena. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 626-577-1894 or visit www.icehousecomedy.com.
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Resort style dream home is 11,192 sq.ft. multi-level, 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, gourmet kitchen, walk in pantry, custom cabinets, large family, game and media rooms. Attached 16 car workshop styled garage, room to park 2 RV’s and boat inside. Three fireplaces, pool, park like grounds plus private guest house. (C10817)
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$1,818,000
Beautiful single story home in the heart of Arcadia. Featuring 4 bedrooms (2 master suites), 3 baths, living room with fireplace, huge family room with fireplace, dining room, remodeled kitchen with high end appliances, island and eating area. Laundry room, pantry, beautiful backyard, pool, spa, sports court, attached garage. (R541) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
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This lovely one level home located in upper Arcadia features 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces and large family room. Large lot with swimming pool, extended driveway for RV or multiple car parking with waste station hook ups. Situated on a nice quiet cul-de-sac. (LAR) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
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$799,000
Spacious Tri-level Mount Washington/Glassell Park home features 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms. Master bedroom with walk-in closet, open beam ceiling, fireplace and balcony. Spacious living room with hard wood flooring, fireplace. Kitchen has built-in appliances, large breakfast area and TV room. Guest room with kitchenette, full bath and separate entry. Two car garage with built-in storage.(O1120) For any question call Alex Eskandar 626-482-5002. CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
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$635,000
This lovely, 3bed/2.5 ba townhouse features large living room w/hdwd floors, gas frpl & access to private patio. Formal dining room, a large kitchen, master bedroom w/walk-in closet and an over-sized jacuzzi tub w/shower. New A/C, large bonus room downstairs, newer roof & copper plumbing. Walking distance to Colorado Blvd and close to all that Pasadena offers. (OAK) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
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$449,000
New Bella Vista Townhome built in 2011. Multi level 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, walk in closet. Living room with fireplace, hardwood floors, kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and tiled flooring, breakfast bar. Corner fireplace, custom plantation shutters. Attached 2 car garage. (F13649) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
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$309,000
Fabulous Lake Arrowhead home with Lake Rights. Built in 1990 with wonderful open and bright floor plan. Living area with a great decorative fireplace. Kitchen with newer appliances and breakfast bar opens to a large dining area. Spacious 3 bedrooms including a master bedroom, all with walk in closets. Laundry room. Attached 2 car garage. Close to beautiful private parks and recreation, hiking and biking trails. (G171) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
$1,250,000
This beautiful newer model home features a gated courtyard, guest room w/bath, office, formal foyer , hardwood floors, living room w/fireplace & French doors leading to covered patio w/views, refrigerated wine cellar, formal dining, Gourmet kitchen w/granite counters, stainless appliances, center island & pantry area. Master suite w/retreat area & Juliet balcony looking down to foyer & his & hers walk-in closets. Oversized garage and too much more to mention! AMUST SEE! (VIE) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
MONROVIA
$729,000
This remodeled homes features 3 bedroom, 2 baths, Formal dining room, fireplaces. 1879 sq. ft. living space. Wonderful city views on a 8261 sq. ft. lot. Close to Monrovia Canyon Trail. This home will be ready to show soon. (C453) Call Theresa Spurney for more details at 626-233-0432.
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Duplex in the Arcadia School District. The first one has 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The second one has 2 bedrooms and l bath. Total monthly income $2,680. Close to the 99 Ranch Market. North Facing, R3 Zone. (O1110) For any questions call Peter Wang 626-807-6725.
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Two Story New Custom Home. You will love the Top Quality Architectural Design. This home offers Huge Living room, Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Top of the line Kitchen w/ granite counters, center island and granite floors. 4 bedrooms includes Two Master Suites 1 with Jacuzzi Tub and walk in closets. 3 car garage.(R11646). For any questions call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233. CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
Lovely Craftsman updated 2 bedrooms, 2 bath home with study, family room, gorgeous kitchen and FA/CA north of Foothill. 515 sq.ft. converted garage with its own bath plus landscaped grounds with patios, grassy area and shaded koi pond. Move right in! (E134)
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Beautiful home in a great area of Monrovia. Totally updated/ remodeled throughout, 3 bedrooms, one is a master bedroom with large bathroom. Large living and dining room, 2 baths. Kitchen with new tiles and granite counter top, new appliances, new laminate wood flooring. Detached 2 car garage with new auto opener. (A103) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
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This amazing 3bed/3 ba home has great curb appeal w/ paver stone driveway, and lush landscaping. In-home dance studio, master bedroom and bathroom addition, remodeled kitchen, hardwood flooring, 2 fireplaces, new plumbing, roof and A/C. New doors, hardware, and new windows in many rooms. Built-in surround sound, new sprinkler system, new paver stone patio and deck in backyard with gas firebowl, automatic retractable awning that spans the width of the patio. (CLI) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
This adorable North Monrovia home has been meticulously remodeled while maintaining its great character and charm. This home features; 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, separate dining room and separate indoor laundry with hardwood floors throughout. New copper plumbing, new wiring, new energy efficient windows. Professionally landscaped yard with covered patio, gas stone fire pit and water fountain.(L822) For any questions call Alex Eakandar 626-482-5002. CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
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This cozy home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, dining room, plus a bonus room. Unique Spanish Style Architectural Design. Washer and Dryer hook-ups. A must see backyard great for entertainment. (N1415) For any questions call Maureen Twyman 626-216-7353. CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC
Property profile shows 2 Br 1 Bath, but it actually has 2 units - 2 Br 1 Bath & 1 Br 1 Bath Property to be sold “As Is” condition. Property on 14453 Cavette Pl. Baldwin Park is selling for $458,000 it has 2 units - each unit 2 Br, 1 Ba, Lot 16,453 Sq. Ft. both properties sold together can build 5 single homes (please check with city).(C14449) For any questions call Peter Wang 626-807-6725. CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
This end unit townhouse-style condo is a private gem. It is move-in ready and has been tastefully updated. Stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, totally remodeled bathrooms, hardwood flooring. Alarm system. Central air and heating. Ceiling fans. Living room with surround sound system. 2 bedrooms upstairs, French doors lead to a private, covered patio with tile flooring. Low HOA! CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
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Fabulous North Fontana in Gated Shady Trails this location has all the amenities you can imagine. Featuring two story, 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths with an additional powder room. One bedroom and full bath downstairs perfect guests. Upper level there is a large loft. Lower floor opens to living room, kitchen and the back yard. Attached garage. (G5603) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
Beautiful spacious condo features 2 bed/2 ba & an office space. Located in the gated community of Rainbow Lake. Sweeping views of the valley and city lights below. Hardwood flooring, Living room with fireplace, remodeled kitchen features granite tops and gray-stone flooring and Master bedroom with access to the balcony. Two single car garages. Many upgrades. (LAK) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
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Mike Gatto’s landmark water conservation package heads to Governor amidst summer drought
How to run your home more like a CEO
All successful CEOs have one thing in common: they’re able to maintain a big-picture perspective. It’s also something successful moms have in common, says Zenovia Andrews, a business strategist, speaker, author and mom who coaches entrepreneurs and CEOs on time and budget management. “In business, CEOs implement a process that achieves efficient time and resource management in the most cost-effective way; sounds a lot like a mom, doesn’t it?” says Andrews, founder and CEO of The MaxOut Group, a company devoted to empowering and teaching entrepreneurs development strategies to increase profits. “If every mom was a CEO, America would rule the world!” Andrews, author of the new book “All Systems Go – A Solid Blueprint to Build Business and Maximize Cash Flow,” (www.zenoviaandrews.com), suggests
the following tip for moms to better manage money and time. • CEOs utilize apps, and so should CEO Moms. When a CEO’s personal assistant isn’t around or, if it’s a small business and she doesn’t have one, then apps do nicely. There are several apps for moms, including Bank of Mom – an easy way to keep track of your kids' allowances. Set up an account for each child and track any money they earn for chores or allowance. The app also allows you to track their computer and TV time as well as other activities. Zenovia Andrews, www.zenoviaandrews.com, is a business development strategist with extensive experience in corporate training, performance management, leadership development and sales consulting with international clients, including Pfizer, Inc. and Novartis Pharmaceuticals.
Most homeowners want cheaper water bills. If provided the infrastructure, they'd gladly use recycled water or water-efficient technologies to wash cars and irrigate lawns. Many cities have vast reservoirs of recycled water. If offered a market, they'd gladly allow the water to be used for more than just landscaping medians. Drought-scorched California moved one step closer to a sensible marriage of these interests, passing two key pieces of legislation both authored by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles). AB 2282, which requires the state to adopt building standards for recycled water in newly constructed commercial and residential buildings, passed the legislature by a vote of 71-0. This bill was followed by a companion bill, AB 2636, which es-
tablishes CalConserve, a revolving-loan program to finance water-efficiency projects for home owners and businesses, and help cities and counties reach their water-reduction goals. AB 2636 passed the legislature by a vote of 700. Conserving water has long been a goal of California policymakers, but with the state in the midst of a disastrous drought, conserving precious water resources has never been more important. Earlier this year, water exports to Central Valley farms and Southern California homes fell to zero for the first time in history. Crops are dying, cities are running out of drinking water, and streams are running dry. The drought is even forcing children in the Central Valley to leave school, as their parents are forced to abandon
drought-scorched crops in search of work elsewhere. “The drought is a reminder that we need to make the best use of our limited water resources,” said Gatto. “The technology exists to save or recycle millions of gallons of water, but the infrastructure in our homes and businesses needs to be updated. Recycled water is cleaner than most of the water in our natural aquifers. It’s wasteful and inefficient to dump this water into the ocean when we could use it for productive purposes.” It is expected that upgrading infrastructure to increase water-use efficiency and provide new sources of recycled water will reduce water bills for many. AB 2282 specifically protects homeowners and businesses by requiring state agencies to consider the cost of various
recycled-water infrastructure and determine which methods will provide the greatest cost savings for consumers. AB 2282 and AB 2636 continue Gatto’s legislative efforts to address important water-policy issues. In 2011, the legislature passed Gatto’s AB 849, which fostered the use of graywater technology, and in 2012, the legislature passed Gatto’s bill AB 2230, requiring all new carwashes to use 60% recycled water by 2014. AB 2282 and AB 2636 now move to the Governor for approval. “I am hopeful that the Governor will see the need to help homeowners and businesses conserve water,” said Gatto. “Investing in recycled water and water-use efficiency will help us whether this drought, and future droughts, more easily.”
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Southwest sizzles as drought drains life from ecosystem, agriculture
AccuWeather reported last week that the “withering grip of prolonged drought draining the Southwest of life and agricultural prosperity continues to worsen, raising concerns about the future for sustainable reservoirs, energy, agriculture, wildlife and healthy ecosystems.” More than 58 percent of California is now experiencing "exceptional" drought, or the most severe on the scale, with an additional 23 percent of the state cast in extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. With drought conditions extending for more than a decade in the southwestern United States, states are now reinforcing preparations for the impending water shortage. The mighty, blue Colorado River is one of the country's most vital natural resources, and supplies more than 40 million people with precious water. A healthy river and reservoir system in the Southwest is essential to
hydroelectric power generation, fish and wildlife. In addition, the Colorado River supplies water for municipal, industrial and agricultural use, according to the U.S. Department of the Bureau of Reclamation. By 2017, officials said there is a greater-than50-percent chance of a water shortage in the state of Arizona. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warns the Southwest will continue to thirst as warming decreases spring snowpack and Colorado River flows. Severe water restrictions continue in Williams, Arizona, northwest of Flagstaff, where the city has faced a critically low reservoir level since February after an extremely dry winter. In July, the California Water Resources Control Board gave local agencies the ability to go to court seeking fines on those who fail to implement water conservation.
The water levels in Lake Mead, which supplies 90 percent of the Las Vegas's water, have also been steadily decreasing for more than a decade. For Vegas casinos, which are vital gears in the city's economic engine, water conservation is a necessity. Municipal water agencies in Arizona, California, Colorado and Nevada have now signed a water conservation agreement which will form the Colorado River System Conservation program. The program will protect water resources provided by the Colorado River. Farmers in one the country's richest agricultural regions have been plagued by the drought and have resorted to mining for groundwater in order to maintain their crops, but it comes at a price. Mining groundwater for agricultural use in the San Joaquin Valley has not only created one of the most productive agricultural regions in the
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United States, it has also simultaneously altered the surface of the land causing noticeable subsidence or sinking in the region. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service Pacific Region Office Deputy Director Dave DeWalt, nearly 11.3 percent of the total value of U.S. agriculture commodities comes from California's prime agricultural region. The costs of the drought will continue to increase consumer prices. Worries mounted earlier this year due to due water shortages for wineries in California. In addition, ongoing drought has caused a severe impact on the nation's beef cattle supply, causing an increase in consumer prices because areas from Texas to northern California can no longer sustain the livestock. Ranchers are faced with culling their herds, losing vital breeding stock and buying more expensive feed for their cattle. The driest year in California history was 2013, prompting Governor Jerry Brown to declare a drought emergency on Jan. 17. Almost half of the fruit and nuts grown in the United States come from California. California leads the country in the production of many different crops, including almonds, artichokes, grapes, kiwi, olives, peaches, pomegranates, rice and walnuts. The serious economic impacts for farmers and consumers will persist as the drought with no end in sight continues to deprive crops of water and animals of food. Livestock are not the only animals unable to sustain themselves in the dry, barren regions of the Southwest. Indigenous species are also falling victim to the harsh environment. Perpetual drought across the coastal regions of Southern California has left raptors emaciated, silencing in their once populated breeding grounds. In regions usually swarming with hawks and other birds of prey, nests remain empty, Audubon
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California Bird Conservation Program Director Andrea Jones said. "We're losing an entire generation," Jones said. "This has been going on for a while and we have seen significant declines in species including red-shouldered hawks, golden eagles and Whitetail Kites." It is still uncertain where many of the birds have gone, or the extent in which their numbers have dwindled at this time. In addition, baby salmon needed to be transported by taking a road trip by land instead of the normal river route to maintain California's $1.4 billion a year, fishing industry. The salmon-truck run goes from Coleman National Fish Hatchery near Redding to the San Francisco Bay and its delta. California officials also planned similar efforts, Spokesman Andrew Hughan of the California Department of Fish & Wildlife said. In areas that are having more extended pe-
riods of drought, firefly populations are struggling. "They are a good indicator of environmental health because when their numbers decline, people notice," Don Salvatore, coordinator of the Firefly Watch program at the Boston's Museum of Science, said. "If all of the crane flies in an area disappear, no one other than a few entomologists would notice. However, if fireflies disappear, everyone notices and become concerned." While fireflies struggle to gain ground in the drought, an increase in Mormon crickets is occurring in Nevada in places that haven't seen their presence since the last major drought in the mid-2000s. "There have been several sites across northern Nevada where we found crickets this year for the first time in five-plus years. It should be stressed that this year there are no real threats currently in Nevada from Mormon crickets," Nevada State Entomologist Jeff Knight said.
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U.S. home flipping drops below 5 percent of all sales in the second quarter of 2014 priced below $400,000 declined as a share of all flips from a year ago. • The best returns on homes flipped in the second quarter were on homes with a flipped sale price between $750,000 and $1 million, yielding a 41 percent average gross return on investment. Homes in the $50,000 to $100,000 range had the second best return at 37 percent, followed by homes above $1 million at 35 percent. • Metro areas with the most flips were Phoenix (1,438 flips), Los Angeles (1,371 flips) and Miami (1,290 flips). However, all three metro areas saw declines in flipping activity as a share of total home sales from the previous quarter, and Miami was the only one of the three metro areas to see its home flipping share increase from a year ago. • Markets with the best return on flips in the second quarter included Pittsburgh (106 percent), New Orleans (76 percent), Baltimore (73 percent), Virginia Beach, Va. (66 percent) and Daytona Beach, Fla. (63 percent). • Metros with the highest dollar amount of average gross profit on home flips included San Jose, Washington, D.C., San Diego, Los Angeles, and Seattle, all of which had an average gross profit of more than $100,000 per flip. Flippers face low inventory and rising prices in Seattle, Southern California. “We are seeing a lot of interest in the speculative market by investors looking to capitalize on rising home prices in Seattle, but the challenge they’re running into is inventory. We currently have about one month of inventory in Seattle, so competition for homes is fierce, and many homes are selling for well above asking price,” said OB Jacobi, president of Windermere Real Estate, covering the Seattle market. “This means investors looking to flip a home and make a healthy profit must think outside the box. Gone are the days of lipstick-on-a-pig flips — today’s flips must be total remodels from the studs out with high-end finishes, built-out basements and additional square footage. Those are the homes that are bringing the most return on investors’ dollars in Seattle.” “Our market has seen
a large amount of property flipping over the last three years as investors made up a large segment of our market with a lot of international money flowing in as well. The properties have seen large appreciation in average and median sales prices so the investors have had a good return on their money and risk taken,” said Steve Rodgers, CEO/president & owner of Real Living Lifestyles, covering the San Diego market. “We are seeing some of the investor market slow down due to an increase in inventory and prices pushing some flippers out of the market, but real estate still remains a great investment no matter who is jumping in!” “Opportunities for investors to flip homes is still very much alive and well in Southern California as inventory is starting to expand,” said Chris Pollinger, senior vice president of sales at First Team Real Estate, covering Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties in the Southern California market. Phoenix and Los Angeles flippers espouse extensive rehab on flips. Maria Giordano, a former nurse-turned-flipper who has flipped more than 20 houses in the Phoenix market over the past two years, takes a rehab-heavy approach when flipping a house. “I am one of those flippers who is not just replacing paint and carpet,” she said, adding that her typical flip is a home that is 40 to 50 years
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RealtyTrac® (www. realtytrac.com), the nation’s leading source for comprehensive housing data, today released its Q2 2014 U.S. Home Flipping Report, which shows that nearly 31,000 single family homes were flipped nationwide in the second quarter of 2014 — where a home is purchased and subsequently sold again within 12 months — representing 4.6 percent of all U.S. single family home sales, down from 5.9 in the first quarter of 2014 and down from 6.2 percent in the second quarter of 2013. Investors averaged a gross profit of more than $46,000 per flip on homes flipped in the second quarter of 2014, a 21 percent gross return on the initial investment. The average gross return was down from 24 percent in the first quarter and down from 31 percent a year ago, which was the peak in percentage return on flips nationwide since RealtyTrac began tracking the flipping data in the first quarter of 2011. “Home flipping is settling back into a more historically normal pattern after a flurry of flipping during the recent run-up in home prices in 2012 and 2013,” said Daren Blomquist, vice president at RealtyTrac. “Flippers no longer have the luxury of 20 to 30 percent annual price gains to pad their profits. As the market softens, successful flippers will need to focus on finding properties that they can buy at a discount and efficiently add value to.” Other high-level findings in the report: • Flips completed in the second quarter took an average of 187 days to complete, up from an average of 164 days in the previous quarter and up from an average of 135 days for flips completed in the second quarter of 2013. • High-end homes represented an increasing share of homes flipped in the second quarter. Homes with a flipped sale price of $750,000 or higher represented 4.10 percent of all homes flipped during the quarter, up 21 percent from a year ago, while homes with a flipped price of $400,000 to $750,000 represented 12.66 percent of all flips, up 10 percent from a year ago. Flips on homes
old but that she also does extensive rehab on newer homes. “Even if it’s a house that was built in the 1990s, I’m gutting the master bath, usually the hallway bath, taking out walls, really changing the floor plan … so really you’re giving someone the look of a brand new house in an older neighborhood.” Jennifer Laske, who has been flipping homes in the Compton and Inglewood areas of Los Angeles for the past two years with her husband, said she takes a similar approach. “Putting lipstick on the problem isn’t going to end us up with a beautiful house,” she said of a recent flip that required ripping out walls and shoring up the foundation. “The floor plan layouts that we’ve changed,
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Two fighting performances went unrewarded for Arthur Pic who endured his most frustrating GP2 Series round of the season at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend (August 22-24). Confidence had been high after his breakthrough GP2 victory in Hungary before the summer break, but a freak engine problem in race one subsequently set the tone for a tough outing at the much-loved Belgian Grand Prix venue. Friday’s qualifying session to decide the grid for Saturday’s Feature Race was an extremely close affair, with less than seven tenths between the pole time and Pic in 12th. The Campos Racing driver’s season has been built around stronger race performances though, and hopes were high of a similar run to the points-paying places. After remaining dry for both practice and qualifying, Spa’s notoriously fickle weather reared its head as the cars lined up on Saturday afternoon. But while Arthur was able to initially pick up a place, the conditions were ultimately too wet for his car’s engine, which switched itself to safety mode before jamming in first gear. The problem, which saw him tumble down the order, would have been terminal but for the Safety
Car’s intervention one lap later as conditions worsened, before the race was then red flagged completely for 15 minutes. With the issue fixed during the break, Pic lined up 22nd for the wet restart and set about regaining lost ground. A clever strategy call to pit early, mixed with some daring overtaking moves, helped him scythe his way to 15th by the finish. Despite battling back through the field, the result still meant the Frenchman faced an uphill struggle to make the top-eight and points during Sunday’s Sprint Race, which would be run in fully dry conditions. And that task soon became even more difficult when, on the opening lap, Stefano Coletti made contact and pushed Pic wide, dropping him to as low as 23rd place. Again Arthur rallied, but a short sixth gear ensured his straightline speed wasn’t enough to make much headway and he eventually came home a frustrated 20th. “I think we should file that under ‘One of those weekends’,” a rueful Pic explained afterwards. “I was really looking forward to Spa, partly because I enjoy the challenge and partly because our confidence was really high after Hungary. “Qualifying was very
tight, with a lot of traffic, and I got stuck behind [Raffaele] Marciello at the last corner on my fastest flying lap. That lost me two or three tenths and a place in the top-eight on the grid for race one. We’ve shown many times already this season that our race pace tends to be stronger and I was really hopeful of making progress. The strange engine problem didn't allow us to show our potential, but at least we had a second chance after the race was stopped. Carving through the field was a lot of fun actually and showed that we never give in. “But if you have a bad result in race one then that compromises the rest of your weekend too, so we were always up against it today. The incident with Coletti obviously didn’t help, and although I was able to make some progress thereafter our gearing was too short to achieve much more. That’s the last thing you need at a track like Spa. So on paper definitely not the weekend we’d all hoped for, but also not the complete disaster that the results alone might suggest.” Pic will be hoping his fortunes change when the GP2 Series campaign continues at the high-speed Monza circuit in Italy on September 5-7. For more information on Arthur Pic please visit www.arthurpic.com.
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Night of Destruction 2 at Irwindale Speedway
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Saturday, August 20, 2014 is when things that go bump in the night will be doing so in droves all over the world-famous Irwindale Speedway Half-Mile oval and fans are invited to join in to cheer on all the fun. Starting with a spirited game of Auto Soccer ... Just as the name implies, this is an edition of the world's most popular participation sport, soccer, but with a few minor tweaks. "Like what?" One might ask ... like using a 450-pound, 5-foot tall steel sphere as the soccer ball and eight compact cars to blast, bump, nudge, and generally "bumper kick" that big old lunker into the other team's goal (all while attempting NOT to crash into your team ... or the other team's automobiles). After the dust settles on this metalized fun, you'll know for sure why they don't dare stage the World Cup here in Irwindale. A Compact Car Demolition Derby is also on the agenda for August 30. It will consist of a whole bunch of small cars with big dreams of being the last car standing when the music (make that carnage) stops. Demo Derbies are, by their very nature, gnarly affairs what with the idea being to knock the other driver's car out or commission before they can do the same to you ... little compact cars or huge menacing mamoos, the slamming's all the same. Trailer Racing is, not exactly precisely what the name implies. Yes, trailers are towed around the Irwindale third-mile oval at racing speeds, but the object (as the night's overall title would
imply) is destruction. Here the destruction is focused on the other driver's trailer. The drill is to try to knock the other driver's trailer awry (preferably clean off the tow car) without damaging your own two-unit tandem rig. As expected, there's a lot of very strange driving involved here and, more often than not (in fact, you can almost count on it) a loose trailer is driven right through (or right over) by one of the combatants with the resultant shower of parts and pieces exploded airborne in the process. By the way, even the term "trailer" enjoys a rather loose definition here ... fans will see a great variety of tag-a-longs including boats, house trailers, motorcycle carriers, flatbeds, stakesides and countless other wonky wonders of the wheeled world. Skid Plate Racing did not (really) start at Irwindale Speedway as many (including Google) believe ... but it sure has found a home at the popular San Gabriel Valley venue. Simple is a simple does ... just take a 4-cylinder*, front wheel drive, compact car, remove the rear wheels and replace them with wheels that feature a 20" x 8" piece of 3/8 inch thick plate steel welded to the bottom. Chain that combo up in the rear wheel well (so it won't dig in) and, there you have it. Skid Plate Cars don't really "handle" as much as they skitter along. As a veteran driver once said after a stint in a Seidner's Collision Skid Plate Car, "... Everything that you know about racing a car is wrong." Skid Plate Cars tend to have a mind of their own and they are not very
adept at answering corrective input from the driver. The expectation for this race is for over 25 of these quick-to-gosideways sedans and coupes to take to the Irwindale track and if more than that shows up, no one will be surprised at all. Open Comp is precisely what the name says ... Any regular Irwindale half-mile division racing vehicle is eligible to compete (truck, super stock, grand am, super late, and/or late model) the only rule is that they must race on a fairly hard, fairly narrow 8-inch wide Hoosier tire. Irwindale's inner thirdmile is a very low-banked (4 degrees) oval and those narrow skins tend to even out any horsepower disparities by just not making the sort of sidebite that the big-motored cars need to dominate. The "destruction" part here is all about the overwhelming urge to overpower and just shred those narrow tires. Finesse is called for here, but rarely, if ever applied. The Compact Car "Enduro" will run thirty laps around a mystery course with driver and passenger swapping seats at the 15-lap mark. Always fun and often times terrifying for whoever is acting as the passenger at the time. As we advised early-on, tickets for this one are going to be going fast. A quick trip to www.irwindaleeventcenter.com will net the savvy race fan a $5 discount off the regular ticket price of $15 (remember fans breeze right through the gates with their etickets ... no need to stand in line at the ticket window, just head for the stands!) More destruction for less money.
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breakout year for MPYD.” Middleton joins MPYD after serving youth alongside Dr. Sandra Thomas at the Quality of Life Center in Altadena. Expressing excitement over his new role, Middleton stated, “I am honored to join MPYD’s mission to assist young males through the crucial rite of passage from high school to adulthood. We will build on our past successes and broaden our approach to help our boys to win at school and in life.” Mentoring and Part-
nership for Youth Development (MPYD) is a non-profit organization that embraces all male students at John Muir High School. MPYD provides one-on-one mentoring, academic assistance, character education, college and career preparation and an on-campus motivational speaker series known as “Lunch With the Future.” For donor or volunteer information contact Greg Middleton at (626) 3965600 ext 82501 or Ayesha Birks at (626) 396-5600 ext 82009.
PUSD Celebrates 140 years; State of Schools address slated September 4 at Wilson Middle School Judson International proudly provides:
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Mentoring & Partnership for Youth Development (MPYD), the long running character development and academic support program for male students at John Muir High School, moves into the 2014-2015 scholastic year under new leadership. MPYD co-founder Gene Campbell was elected to the role of Chairman, Velton Paggett is Vice-President of MPYD’s board, and Greg Middleton has been hired as Executive Director. Campbell replaces MPYD co-founder Tecumseh Shackelford who relinquished the chairmanship in May. Shackelford was feted with a gala retirement celebration on the Muir campus and a special ceremony before the Pasadena school board. Shackelford remains an active member of MPYD’s board. “MPYD has been touching the lives of students since 2002 -- helping them to grow as young men, graduate high school, get into college and obtain employment,” said Campbell. “Our staff is superb and I believe this will be a
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The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) will celebrate its 140th birthday during the annual State of the Schools Address Thursday, September 4th at 9 a.m. at Wilson Middle School. As part of the address, The PUSD Board of Education will look back on the history of PUSD and what direction the district will be going in the future. The day begins with the State of the Schools Address in the refurbished gymnasium on the Wilson campus that was part of a $3.3 Million project at the campus funded by Measure TT that also overhauled locker rooms, replaced the fire alarms on campus and renovated the student quad area. At 9:30 a.m., the program will move outside to the new quad where attendees will join in with Wilson Middle School students in singing happy birthday to the district and enjoying some birthday
cake. The address and celebration are free and open to the public with an RSVP by September 2. Attendees can RSVP by visiting www. gopusd.com/RSVP or by calling 626-396-3606. There is still time for students, staff, parents, partners and residents to give their opinion of the state of schools in Pasadena by visiting www.gopusd. com/stateofschools. Located in the southeast Pasadena, Wilson Middle School serves over 550 students in grades 6-8. The school offers an advanced studies program, marching band, choir and theater programs, and robotics and computer graphic design classes. Also on the Wilson campus is the Pasadena Adult Learning Skills (PALS) program which provides communitybased skill development and independent living skills for special needs students to help them make the transition
from school to adult living. Present at the event will be a curator from the Pasadena Museum of History which currently has the exhibition Crown City Jubilee, which celebrates PUSD’s 140th birthday and also features many other local businesses and institutions with significant anniversaries in 2014. As part of the birthday celebration, PUSD students and employees and a guest can enjoy free admission to the museum from September 3-7 with a school or district ID. Spanish translation will be available at the event. PUSD State of the Schools Address and 140th Birthday Celebration, Thursday, September 4, 2014, 9 a.m. State of the Schools Address 9:30 a.m. PUSD’s 140th Birthday Celebration, Woodrow Wilson Middle School 300 S. Madre St., Pasadena (Corner of Del Mar Blvd. and Madre Street).
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Temple City High School Band Camp By Esteban De Leon
The reach of a grandparent’s love is so great that it cannot be measured -Courtesy Photo
Band Camp is the part of band that nobody sees. It is the time when all the details of marching and music are explained to the band members and practiced over and over again. During this time new and vet-
eran band members meet and work closely together to set the building blocks of what is to become the marching band season. Typically, band members spend upwards of eight hours a day for two
weeks preparing aspects of the performance that most spectators instantly identify with a marching band. Perhaps the most important part of the season, band camp is simply…the beginning.
Dinosaurs and Sinatra featured at Exceptional Minds’ Summer Workshops for Youth with Autism A dinosaur in search of Starbucks and Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me to The Moon” set to an orchestra of Star Wars characters were just a few of the animated adventures that took place at this summer’s Exceptional Minds digital arts workshop for youth with autism, which ended August 16. Eighty-five youth ranging in age from 12 to 26 spent part of their summer at the vocational school for youth with autism learning new skills in digital animation, video game development and visual effects. Among them was Xavier Romo of Alhambra, Calif., who became interested in the digital arts after meeting Exceptional Minds students and staff at a local autism awareness event in Los Angeles. “I went into Exceptional Minds thinking ‘I’m not an artist, so what am I going to do here?’ I ended up making a game that was really, really good and I realized I can do this,” says Xavier, who had been diagnosed with autism when he was seven and had attended college after high school but had yet to find a career suited to his unique skills and talents. Xavier’s tuition for the workshop was covered in part by an Autism Speaks Baker Summer Camp Scholarship,
which seeks out community programs such as Exceptional Minds’ summer workshops each year for the purpose of providing the necessary funding and opportunities for disadvantaged youth on the spectrum. Exceptional Minds offers a rigorous, three-year program for young adults with autism pursuing lifelong careers in visual effects, postproduction and other fields in the digital arts. The vocational school is attended during the school year by young adults in their early to mid-20s, but is open during the summer months to younger youth or young adults with autism interested in exploring the digital arts for fun or as a possible career path. In addition to qualifying for the Baker Summer Camp Scholarship program by Autism Speaks, Exceptional Minds received a grant from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in support of its summer workshops. “Without the support of Autism Speaks and the Academy and many others, we couldn’t begin to offer the kind of training and hope that these young people deserve,” says Exceptional Minds Program Director Ernie Merlán. This is the third summer
Exceptional Minds has been offering summer workshops for youth with autism. Adding to its two-week sessions this year was a workshop in After Effects Animation and another on Maya 3D tools, and more sessions overall. Exceptional Minds summer workshops started June 16 and ran through mid-August. “I had been kind of lost up until now, but I think I can see myself doing digital editing,” said Xavier, who rode the train two hours from Alhambra to Sherman Oaks and back again every day to attend the summer workshop. He plans to eventually attend the full-time Exceptional Minds vocational program. Exceptional Minds begins its fourth year as a vocational school for young adults on the autism spectrum, and will welcome 27 full-time students to its studio facility on September 8. The school started with nine students in 2011 and graduated its first class in June, all of whom entered the job market with professional certification in key software programs and industry experience -- including post-production work for major motion pictures Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, American Hustle and Lawless.
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randparents everywhere, thank you for the richness you bring to the lives of your children and their children. You are the greatest tellers of stories, keepers of traditions, makers of memories and founders of cherished legacies. We honor you for creating bonds among family that only a Grandparent’s love can create. Happy Grandparent’s Day 2014.
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Mary Coin author Marisa Silver Chief Tom Torlakson issues guidance to kicks off library’s 1930's American schools on unaccompanied immigrant children Setting aside $3.5 million community participation pro- ment existing programs deDust Bowl commemoration in federal funding to assist grams. School districts are eli- signed to assist immigrant Pasadena Public Library will host author Marisa Silver on Thursday, September 4 at Central Library’s Donald R. Wright Auditorium, 285 E. Walnut St. as part of Dust, Drought and Dreams Gone Dry, a month long commemoration of the 1930s American Dust Bowl this September. This free event begins with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m. Silver will discuss her book, Mary Coin. In this novel, her first since The God of War, critically acclaimed author Marisa Silver takes Dorothea Lange’s “Migrant Mother” photograph as inspiration for a breathtaking reinvention—a story of two women, one famous and one forgotten, and of the remarkable legacy of their chance encounter. In 1936, a young mother resting by the side of a road in Central California is spontaneously photographed by a woman documenting the migrant laborers who have taken to America’s farms in search of work. Little personal information is exchanged, and neither woman has any way of knowing that they have produced what will become the most iconic image of the Great Depression. Three vibrant characters anchor the narrative of Mary Coin. Mary, the migrant mother herself, who
schools that see an increase in unaccompanied immigrant children this school year, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today advised school districts of their obligation to serve every child in California regardless of where they come from or where they were born. “We don’t make immigration policy in our classrooms; we help every child who comes through our doors,” Torlakson said. “With our help and support, I am confident that California’s schools will be able to provide a safe haven for children waiting for authorities to reunite them with their families.” Torlakson said the $3.5 million represents federal Title III funds to help school districts that may have experienced a significant increase in immigrant students. The funds may be used for improving instruction, providing tutoring and intensified instruction, and conducting
children, whether they enter the United States accompanied or unaccompanied. These services include: • Services for educationally disadvantaged children (Title I, Part A); • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); • English language acquisition programs (Title III); • McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act; and • Migrant education programs (Title I, Part C). The CDE also administers several other state and federal education programs to assist immigrant children as well as other disadvantaged children in the general student population. These programs include assistance in nutrition, before and after school activities, health, early education, English learners, and more. For more information visit the CDE’s Learning Support and Specialized Programs Web pages.
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emerges as a woman with deep reserves of courage and nerve, with private passions and carefully-guarded secrets. Vera Dare, the photographer wrestling with creative ambition who makes the choice to leave her children in order to pursue her work. And Walker Dodge, a presentday professor of cultural history, who discovers a family mystery embedded
in the picture. In luminous, exquisitely rendered prose, Silver creates an extraordinary tale from a brief moment in history, and reminds us that although a great photograph can capture the essence of a moment, it only scratches the surface of a life. For more information, contact Christine Reeder at (626) 744-7076 or creeder@cityofpasadena.net.
Mike Gatto's bill to protect campus crime victims headed for the Governor's desk A closely watched bill by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles), which would ensure that crimes committed on college campuses are properly reported and investigated, passed the California Assembly Friday by a vote of 75-0. The legislation, AB 1433, would require colleges to report certain violent crimes (like sexual assault and hate crimes), occurring on or near campus, to local law enforcement, with the permission of the victim. The legislation comes after several California colleges have been accused of cover-
gible when data demonstrate a growth of 3 percent in the qualifying student population as compared to the average of the two previous years. To receive funding, school districts submit a plan for a quality supplemental program to help these children, and then apply for the Title III Immigrant funding. The application for funds may provide about $94 per immigrant student. However, this funding does not distinguish between those students who enter the United States accompanied or unaccompanied. So far, the demand for Title III Immigrant funds has not increased in California. For more information on this program, funding, and application, visit the California Department of Education’s (CDE) Title III Immigrant Education Program Web page. CDE receives and distributes funds from several federal programs to supple-
ing up on-campus sexual assaults because of concerns that higher crime statistics would lead prospective students to choose elsewhere. The lack of clear laws regarding immediate campus-crime reporting, and unwillingness of campus officials to involve proper law-enforcement professionals, greatly diminishes the chance that a perpetrator is arrested and convicted. This, of course, can allow a perpetrator to strike again. "Crimes that occur on campus should not be treated any differently than those that occur elsewhere in our
community," said Assemblyman Gatto. "California law needs to make sure that college administrators involve law enforcement when appropriate." Mike Gatto is the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee in the California State Assembly. He represents Burbank, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Montrose, and the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Atwater Village, East Hollywood, Franklin Hills, Hollywood Hills, Los Feliz, and Silver Lake. www.asm. ca.gov/gatto
A new California Appellate case just published August 8, 2013, “Glaski v. Bank of America”, holds that a homeowner can challenge his lender’s right to foreclose by showing that the Deed of Trust never made it into the securitized trust until after the trust’s closing date. This is the case in most loans made in the last 12 years. If the bank foreclosed we should be able to get the homeowner money damages and/or the house back. Or a lawsuit could be filed and a court ruling obtained preventing the court from foreclosing. Recently enacted Sections 2924(a)(6) and 2924.19 of California Civil Code provide the same relief to homeowners. It is highly suggested that homeowners take this window of opportunity to get relief before the banks get Congress to close this door with national legislation. Contact us so we can help you.
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Chief Tom Torlakson announces funding available to help schools with limited internet connections Eligible districts and charter schools are encouraged to apply for new funding to help school sites connect to a high-speed network in time for next spring’s new online assessments, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson said today as he announced the Broadband Infrastructure Improvement Grant (BIIG) Program. “The real world thrives on interconnectivity and so must our children’s education in order to prepare them for college and careers,” Torlakson said. “With the help of this grant, even children in the farthest reaches of the state will have a chance to connect to the world around them.” The BIIG funding opportunity is being administered by the K-12 High Speed Network, in consultation with the California Department of Education and the State Board of Edu-
cation. The goal is to help students, educators, and staff connect to a reliable high-speed network so they can implement the new computer-based California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) assessments in the 2015 spring testing window. Funding was provided by a one-time Proposition 98 General Fund re-appropriation to support network connectivity. Local educational agencies are eligible for nearly $27 million in BIIG funding. Priority for funding will be given to those school sites that without such help would be unable to conduct the CAASPP. The grants must be used to enhance school site Internet connections. Another component of the BIIG Program is a report on the overall status of network connectivity in California’s schools. This
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report will also be completed by the K-12 HighSpeed Network, and is due by March 1, 2015, to the Department of Finance, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and the budget committees of each house of the Legislature. For more details, visit the Broadband Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program Web page. Advancing education technology in California is one of Torlakson’s priorities. He convened his Education Technology Task Force in 2012 to recommend ways to bring 21st century tools into California's classrooms to improve teaching and learning. The Task Force released its blueprint in April entitled, Empowering Learning: California Education Technology Blueprint, 2014 – 2017, which focuses on four key areas: learning, teaching, assessment, and infrastructure.
During a typical school day, it's not unusual for children to receive a significant amount of sun exposure. That's unfortunate, because sustaining five or more sunburns in youth increases lifetime melanoma risk by 80 percent. The sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays are also associated with 86 percent of melanomas and about 90 percent of non-melanoma skin cancers. "The time to learn and start practicing sun protection is in youth, when safety behaviors can be established for a lifetime," said Perry Robins, MD, President of The Skin Cancer Foundation. "Parents need to teach children about proper sun protection habits, the best method of skin cancer prevention." UV rays are most intense from 10 AM to 4 PM, and this is when students are usually outside for recess, phys ed class and after-school programs. Check with the school to see if there are ad-
equate places for students to seek shade during outdoor activities. Shade can be provided by gazebos and roof structures, awnings, shade sails, and natural shade, such as thickly leaved trees. Clothing is the single most effective form of sun protection for the body, so send kids to school in densely woven and brightor dark-colored fabrics, which offer the best defense. The more skin you cover, the better, so choose long sleeves and long pants whenever possible. Send children to school with a wide-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses, to protect their face, neck and eyes. If they won't wear a wide-brimmed hat, a baseball cap is better than nothing. Parents should apply a sunscreen with an SPF 15 or higher to their children's skin every morning, at least 30 minutes before they go outside. Sunscreen should
be reapplied every two hours outdoors and right after swimming or sweating heavily. Older children should learn to apply sunscreen themselves, and make it a routine habit. For extended time outdoors, a sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher should be used instead. One ounce of sunscreen (about the size of a golf ball) should be applied to the entire body. Remind children to cover those easy to miss spots, such as the back of ears and neck, as well as the tops of the feet and hands. Many schools don't allow students to use sunscreen or wear a hat outdoors during the school day without written permission from a physician. The Skin Cancer Foundation has created a sun protection form that parents and doctors can sign, allowing students to bring these items to school, apply and use as needed. The form is available at www.skincancer.org/schoolnote.
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late community news calendar Alhambra August 31 -- Alhambra Certified Farmers’ Market (Corner of Monterey & Bay State Streets) from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Call 626-570-5081 for information. Free. September 3 -- Family Story Time at Alhambra Civic Center Library - Reese Hall (101 S. First St.) at 7:00 p.m. For families with children ages 5-12 years. This program includes stories, puppets, and other activities. Presented in the Story Time Room. For info: (626) 570-5008. Free.
Arcadia August 30 ~ Rubber Soul ~ Beatles & 60’s & 70’s Rock n Roll at Matt Denny's (145 Huntington Dr) from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. For information: (626) 4620250. Free.
Baldwin Park August 30 -- COMPULSIVE art exhibit by Gabriel Castillo at Arts & Recreation Center(14403B E. Pacific Ave.) Castillo has created a collection of artwork based on textured shapes and colors from an abstract perspective. (626) 214 - 1601 arc@baldwinpark.com. Free
Glendale August 28 -- Downtown Glendale Farmers’ Market at First Baptist Church parking lot (Maryland Avenue between California and Wilson) at 1:30 p.m. Free August 30 -- Masters of Ukrainian Impressionism at Silvana Gallery and Ukrainian Cultural Center of Los Angeles (1731 West Glenoaks Blvd. Suite 200) from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. View evocative, breathtaking works of original paintings by renowned artists with prestigious backgrounds of Ukrainian Impressionisms.The exhibition is dedicated to the 23rd Anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine. (818) 662-7070. Free. September 2 -- Glendale Arts POP UP Series. Free Latin Dance Classes at 100 W. Broadway from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Dances at Bloomingdale’s 2nd floor
wing at Glendale Galleria. Four styles of dances adapted from Latin America will be taught by Sergio Leal, owner of Latin Dance Pro: merengue, salsa, bachata and cumbia. Solo and couple dancers of all ages and levels of experience are welcome. 818-2466737. Free
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Monrovia August 28 - 30 -ACTION ON FILM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL at Krikorian Monrovia Cinema 12 & LF (410 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia) August 28 -- Monrovia Family Festival at Myrtle Ave. (Along Myrtle Ave. between Olive & Lime) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free. August 29-30 Bella Sera Trattoria Live Music Weekends Fri. and Sat 7-10 P.M. This weekend August 29 & 30 Vocalist Anne Gholson www.bellaseratrattoria.com August 30 -- Banna Beag Mall (Irish Sessions); When Pigs Fly (Dulcimers, Fiddle, Folk) Traditional Music Gathering at 412 S. Myrle Ave. from 7 to 9 p.m. soKattyWompus.com 626357-1091. Free. Monrovia Traditional Music Gathering. FREE summer concert series from 7:00 – 10:00 pm in the Lemon Avenue Courtyard. FREE Music and games for the kids! August 31 -- Doo Wah Riders (Country) Bring the entire family to the Rotary Club Bandshell, in Library Park, for an evening of free musical entertainment from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (626) 256-8246. Free.
Monterey Park August 29 -- Farmers' Market on 318 S. Ramona Ave.(next to city hall and in front of the library) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Every Friday night the Monterey Park Certified Farmers Market features the freshest fruits, vegetables, flowers, nuts, honey, breads, hot food items, plus entertainment and surprises that make a great way to start the weekend.
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Discover New Worlds At The 2014 Los Angeles County Fair. California’s biggest end-of-summer party features Chinese Lantern Art, a Steampunk-themed nightclub, superheroes and animals, animals, animals. August 29 to September 28. Call (909) 623-3111 for general information.
Show at the Ice House Comedy Club (24 N. Mentor Ave.) featuring seven great headliners at 8 p.m. Cost: $7.00 - $14.00 August 30 -- 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Cheers Elephant + a/k/a An American Bistro at One Colorado Courtyard (41 Hugus Alley) from 8:00 .m.to 9:30 p.m. Christened “Chew it up, Spit it out, Rock and Roll”, Cheers Elephant is a tight, rootsy, psychedelic poprock quartet that transplanted to So Cal by way of Philadelphia, PA. Digging deep into three-part harmonies and pop song arrangements. Free. 31st Succulent Plants Symposium Ethiopian succulents will be highlighted in this one-day symposium at The Huntington (1151 Oxford Road, San Marino). Featured speakers include Sebsebe Demissew and Nigist Asfaw, both from the College of Natural Sciences at Addis Ababa University. Registration required. 626-405-3504. Cost: $25.00 $75.00 Farmer Days at Kidspace Museum (480 N Arroyo Blvd.) at 10:00 a.m. Welcome autumn and celebrate the harvest season! Dance the barnyard boogie, spin wool, make butter, press apples, make biodegradable seed pots, sharpen the botany skills, tend to the Kidspace crops and hunt for potatoes in the gardens. Special harvest presentations, music and performances will be held throughout the day. (626) 449-9144. Free with museum admission.
Pasadena Water and Power Energy Roadmap Event at Laemmle Playhouse 7 (673 E Colorado Blvd.) from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This event is the first in a three-part series of future IRP (Power Integrated Resource Plan) events this year. PWP is calling it the "Energy Roadmap." Pasadena residents and business can chat with PWP about the IRP process. Cost: Free Alliance Francaise Open House, Visit Alliance Francaise and get a free evaluation with their French teachers, Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Event Location: Alliance Francaise Cost: Free Hawaiian Inspired Barbecue Cooking Class at Roy’s Pasadena (641 E. Colorado Blvd.) from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nothing says summer like barbecue and Roy's classic Hawaiian BBQ Sandwich. Add their savory Ahi Poke and decadent Macadamia Nut Tart and one will have the perfect seasonal menu. Roy's culinary team will share the tools and tech-
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August 29 -- Los Angeles County Fair (1101 West McKinley Ave., Fairplex). The Los Angeles County Fair celebrates its 92nd anniversary with food, attractions and entertainment for all ages. New this year is Luminasia, featuring giant Chinese lanterns fashioned in iconic landmarks (open 6 p.m. to closing; nominal fee); Hall of Heroes, which takes a look at the science behind superheroes; Grinding Gears, a Steampunkthemed nightclub; and The Farm, filled with animals and agri-tainment. Some familiar attractions are the carnival, featuring more than 70 thrilling rides; The Shopping Place; and craft beers and award-winning wines. Enjoy 23 nights of concerts and entertainment, and indulge in
August 28 -- San Gabriel’s Farmers Market at Vincent Lugo Park (corner of Wells & Ramona Streets) from 4 pm to 8 pm. Free. Big Truth & Little Lies (Fleetwood Mac/Top 40 Music) at Vincent Lugo Park (corner of Wells & Ramona Streets) from 4 pm to 8 pm. Bring the entire family, enjoy activities for kids, relax under the stars and let the music take you away! Free.
Sierra Madre August -- 29 RMS RIV VU at the Sierra Madre Playhouse (87 W Sierra Madre Blvd) at 8 p.m. A romantic comedy by Bob Randall, directed by Sherrie Lofton. Cost: $12 to $25.
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Dozens protest SGUSD member Denise Menchaca; Claim multiple Brown Act violations By SHEL SEGAL
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mother of two and San Gabriel resident, said she believes Menchaca was in a position to help the safety of her daughter – who was then in middle school – and shirked that responsibility. “I had a problem with my daughter being bullied over at Jefferson (Middle School),” Cartner said. “The school district did absolutely nothing to help. We had to fight to get her out of the school district. She wouldn’t release her from the school district and the bully returned … She did nothing to help me.”
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However, Menchaca said her fundraiser went on as planned as was very suc-
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cessful. She added while the group had every right to protest, there are many more people in San Gabriel she is hoping to help. “It was just a handful of people who have every right to exercise their First Amendment rights,” Menchaca said. “I’m more interested in the people who have come out to support me.” She added she is very
familiar with the group that staged the protest. “I’m just going to tell people we need to restore confidence in our city government,” she said. “It’s the same people every time. I’m moving forward.” (Shel Segal can be reached at ssegal@beaconmedianews.com. He can be followed via Twitter @ segallanded.)
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test the city candidacy of former San Gabriel Unified School District Board Member Denise Menchaca as she hosted a fundraiser inside the restaurant. Scott Bowles, a San Gabriel businessman who organized the event said the city is better off without Menchaca. “The city of San Gabriel has had enough in the eight years of her politics as a school board member,” Bowles said. “We want her to leave this town. We certainly don’t want her trying to run our town.” He added she has acted somewhat inappropriately while on the school board. “She has multiple times violated the Brown Act, she has used her power to abuse teachers in this community,” he said. “We’ve had teachers resign because of her abuse. The list goes on.” Casey Cartner, a
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CPUC agreed to allow the Authority to install these measures within the shared corridor, where many Azusa residents live directly adjacent to the crossings. It has been our experience that these simple measures provide a large quality of life benefit for the neighborhood. Additionally this week, a set of three traction power substations are being installed at the Operations Campus. These buildings
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LASD Special Victims detectives arrest teacher for lewd acts on a 3-year old
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Special Victim’s Bureau South Team Detectives, arrested Thomas Burke Pulver, (Male, White, 36 years of age) in regards to a Lewd Acts with a minor allegation in the La Mirada area on Friday. The victim is a 3-year-old female, who is a family member of the suspect. During the investigation, detectives discovered that the suspect was previously employed as a day care teacher in the Orange County area as well as a teacher in several Orange County locations. The concerned police agencies have been notified and are presently conducting their inquiries and notifying potential victims in
their respective jurisdictions. The Norwalk District Attorney’s Office has filed eight felony counts against Mr. Pulver. He was arraigned on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, and is being held in lieu of $2.4 million dollars bail. If convicted, Mr. Pulver could face up to 15 years to life in prison. At this time, there are no additional victims in the Los Angeles County area; however, the investigations of the other concerned agencies are currently on-going. Anyone with information about Mr. Pulver, or if your child had contact with him, should please contact your local law enforcement agency. If you would like
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Pasadena is getting ready for football While winning is important, for the Pasadena High football team, it’s all about changing the culture. And with second year coach Doug Bledsoe trying to improve on last year’s 1-9 record, he said the team seems to be on the right path. “Our first year was dedicated to setting the foundation for the program,” Bledsoe said. “The program was on hard times. It was a matter of coming in and understanding we had to change the culture.” So, what things have changed for the team? “Discipline and character – those are the numberone things we’ve been working on,” he said. “And going into this year from our lower level programs, we’ve been very strong. Those kids will be coming up this year. And for the returning kids, those kids will be anxious to prove themselves.”
By Shel Segal Another key, Bledsoe said, to building a winning program is to stop the exodus of good players to outlying and private schools. “It was a hard fought 1-9 and our expectations had nothing to do with the score board,” he said. “As far as the record is concerned, we’re not a powerhouse. We’re not trying to get a thousand transfers to come in. We just want the home-grown talent, as far as the community is concerned.” He added he just wants good players at Pasadena High to come out for the team. “The big thing is when you do talk about recruiting, it’s recruiting what you have here on campus,” Bledsoe said. “There are a lot of great athletes on this campus. We want to follow suit with our baseball program and our basketball program. We got a few guys from those particu-
lar teams to come out.” With that said, Bledsoe admitted he does have a lofty goal for the team. “We want to compete for the (Pacific League) title,” he said. “We feel we have enough talent at each position to compete with anybody in the league. I know we have to take it one game at a time, but we have to compete to win.” And hoping to lead the team to that accomplishment is wide receiver Tyrek Adams. Bledsoe said Adams should be outstanding on the gridiron this season. “He’s one of the best receivers in Southern California,” Bledsoe said of Adams. “We expect good things out of him.” (Shel Segal can be reached by email at ssegal@ beaconmedianews.com. You can also follow Shel Segal via Twitter @segallanded.)
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this past December following a highly successful tenure at the now-shuttered Hollywood Park. “This entire project has gone even better than any of us had hoped for. We’ve removed and installed about 21,000 yards of material and we are extremely pleased with its uniformity and with the way it’s settled in. “We expect this new surface will provide the safest
and most consistent playing field available for our horses, riders and the betting public. That said, we all know that in this business, there will always be issues from time to time. We’re excited to get horses on it and we look forward to opening day September 26.” Santa Anita’s 24day Autumn Meet will be highlighted for an
unprecedented third consecutive year by the two-day Breeders’ Cup World Championships on October 31 and November 1. Closing day is Sunday, November 2. Santa Anita’s stable area will re-open to horsemen on August 31. For more information on Santa Anita’s 2014 Autumn Meet, please visit santaanita. com, or call (626) 574-RACE.
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Sunday, August 17: Just before 1:36 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Las Tunas Drive regarding an intoxicated female. Upon contacting the 45-year-old Hispanic female, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from her breath and determined she was unable to care for herself. A records check revealed she had two outstanding misdemeanor warrants. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At approximately 9:54 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1200 block of Oakglen Ave regarding a suspicious person. An investigation revealed the subject, a 24-yearold White male, was in possession of stolen mail. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Monday, August 18: At about 12:06 a.m., officers responded to Coco’s Restaurant, 1150 West Colorado Boulevard, regarding an audible alarm. Upon entry to the location, officers discovered
a subject attempting to break into to a safe using an angle grinder. The 53-year-old White male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At approximately 8:49 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Tokyo Wako restaurant, 401 East Huntington Drive, regarding an intoxicated subject leaving the location in his vehicle. An assisting officer conducted a traffic stop on the suspect’s vehicle in the area of Gateway Drive and Huntington Drive. The officer discovered the 67-year-old White male was under the influence with a blood alcohol content greater than 0.08%. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The vehicle was stored and later released to the registered owner. Tuesday, August 19: Around 5:30 a.m., Arcadia and El Monte Police officers, along with Arcadia Fire, responded to the City of Arcadia Public Works Yard, 11860 Goldring Road, in reference to a fire and explosion in the area. An investigation revealed a city-owned street
sweeping vehicle exploded and caught fire for unknown reasons. The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported. Just after 8:49 p.m., an officer made consensual contact with a subject at the Bonita Skate Park, 100 South Second Ave. A records check revealed the 19-year-old Hispanic male had two outstanding misdemeanor warrants. The subject was arrested without incident and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Wednesday, August 20: Shortly after 11:29 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of San Simeon Road regarding a burglary report. Officers discovered unknown suspect(s) forced entry through a rear bedroom window, ransacked the bedrooms, and fled in an unknown direction. The total loss was undetermined at the time of the report and no witnesses were located. At about 11:59 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Newborn Water, 504 East Live Oak Avenue, regarding a burglary report. Surveillance footage revealed a Hispanic male,
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NFD, pried open the water dispensing device and stole currency. The suspect fled the location in a Chevrolet Suburban of unknown color. Thursday, August 21: At approximately 7:31 a.m., an officer made consensual contact with a subject walking in the 800 block of Arcadia Avenue. An investigation revealed the subject was under the influence of a controlled substance. The 37-year-old male of unknown race was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Around 6:55 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Ralph’s, 211 East Foothill Boulevard regarding a theft report. A male suspect exited the store with a shopping cart full of stolen merchandise and attempted to enter an awaiting black Ford Mustang, which contained one female occupant. As loss prevention officers attempted to make contact with the suspects, they fled on foot in opposite directions. An area check did not locate them. The male suspect is described as a 40 to 50-year-old White male, approximately 6’1”, 170 pounds, wearing a dark colored baseball cap and jean shorts. The female suspect is described as a 40 to 45-year-old White female, approximately 5’5”, 135 pounds with blonde hair tied in a knot, wearing a pink shirt and blue jeans. A records check revealed the vehicle was registered out of Monrovia. Investigation is on-going.
Monrovia PD
Suspicious Subject On August 21 at 8:13 a.m., officers responded to an apartment complex in the 100 block of West Olive regarding a male subject in his 20's pounding on the front doors. The subject then walked into an apartment. When officers arrived, the subject ran out of the complex and into traffic; he was nearly hit by vehicles. Officer detained the subject, and further investigation revealed the subject is Autistic and had walked away from a group home in the 200 block of West Olive. It appears the subject was scared and was trying to get out of the complex. He has walked away from the home in the past. Possession of Counterfeit Bills / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Possession of Burglary Tools / Violation of Gang Injunction – Suspect Arrested
On August 21 at 7:36 p.m., Special Enforcement Team officers observed a subject commit a vehicle code violation on a bicycle. A second subject was walking with him. As the officers made a u-turn and attempted to stop the bicyclist, he tried to hide behind a vehicle and the second subject ran. The bicyclist then tried to walk away from the officers. As the officers told him to stop, the subject lifted his left hand in the air and something fell to the ground. The subject was detained, and the items that fell were determined to be counterfeit $20.00 bills. The subject was found to be in possession of burglary tools, a methamphetamine pipe, altered checks, and was also in violation of the gang injunction order. He was arrested and taken into custody for numerous charges. The second suspect was not located. Commercial Burglary – Suspect Arrested On August 21 at 8:00 p.m., a business in the 500 block of West Huntington called police to report a shoplifter in custody. The female subject went into the business with a pair of scissors concealed in her purse. She selected two pairs of earrings and to shirts, and then entered a fitting room. She switched price tags on the shirts and cut the tags off one pair of earrings. She returned one shirt and one pair of earrings to the racks, and then paid for one shirt that she had switched tags on, making it a lesser price. She then exited the store without paying for one pair earrings and was detained by store security. Officers responded to the location, arrested the suspect and took her into custody for commercial burglary. Commercial Burglary / Identity Theft – Suspect Arrested. On August 21 at 8:13 p.m., a female subject entered a business in the 500 block of West Huntington. She attempted to pay by using a fraudulent Mexico Metrical Consular Identification card. It had her picture on it, but someone else's identifying information. She was detained by store security and was found to be in possession of another fraudulent Mexico Identification card. She verbally identified herself as a fictitious person. Officers responded to the location and took the suspect into custody for the above listed charges. Commercial Burglary
On August 22 at 5:40 p.m., officers responded to a burglary alarm at a business in the 900 block of West Huntington. The suspects forced open the front door of the restaurant and kicked open the office door where the safe is located. The suspects did not attempt to get into the safe, but took cash from a register. The suspects were captured on video cameras. Both suspects were wearing hooded sweatshirts, masks, and gloves. The investigation is continuing.
Sierra Madre PD
Monday, August 18 At 3:47 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 500 block of Santa Anita Court regarding a residential burglary. Upon arrival, Officers were informed by the victim that she had been away from her home for several days, and when she returned she noticed her exterior double pane glass door, located to the rear of her residence, was shattered. She informed Officers that a glass vase that was located on a patio table was missing, which was later found shattered near the door. When Officers questioned nearby neighbors, they learned that on the night of Friday, August 15th a neighbor had heard the sound of shattering glass but did not report it. Through investigation, Officers determined the suspect(s) entered the property through an unlocked side gate. They used a glass vase from the property to attempt to break the rear glass door, but were only able to break the exterior layer of the dual paned glass. The suspect(s) also attempted entry through a separate rear door by breaking the door handle, but were unsuccessful. A thorough walk through determined the suspect(s) did not make entry into the residence. This case has been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau. Wednesday, August 20 At 8:50 am, Sierra Madre Police responded to the area of Michillinda Ave. and Fairview Ave. after receiving a call to the station regarding a suspicious man unknown to the residential area. A man matching the description of the caller was located. During a consensual encounter, a records check was conducted. Investigation revealed the man had 3 outstanding arrest warrants. The man was arrested and transported to Pasadena PD jail for booking. The agency issuing the warrant was notified and they later took the man into custody.
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Arcadia officials visit Huy Fong Foods in Irwindale
Last week, representatives from the city of Arcadia visited Huy Fong Foods in Irwindale. The company is renowned for its famous Sriracha sauce, that spicy, pungent, chili-based mixture that created such hullabaloo last year. Owner David Tran, an Arcadia resident, received the group after they had toured his facility. The group praised the enterprise and Tran replied, “My job is creating jobs.” Tran, born in Viet Nam of Chinese ancestry, left his native land, along with thousands of others, after the country fell to the communists in 1975. Like so many others he was one of the Vietnamese “Boat People.” In fact, his company is named after the boat upon which he left, the Hoy Fong. In Mandarin Chinese, Huy Fong means, “gathering together in prosperity and abundance.” Perhaps it was not the most appropriate name for a boat carrying refugees, but it is quite fitting for the company Tran founded here in the United States. Huy Fong Foods creates only three products, the famous Sriracha sauce, a Chili Garlic Sauce, and Sambal Oelek, a basic chili/vinegar sauce. The company started with just one sauce, a pepper satay sauce that Tran had been making in Viet Nam before he left that country. Initially working with just his family helping him, Tran had grown his business so much that by 1986 he had to move his company to a 68,000 sq. ft., facility in Rosemead. The
By Susan Motander company continued to grow and in 2010 it completed its move to the facility in Irwindale. This 600,000 sq. ft. facility now produces a very large quantity of bottles of the various sauces annually. Last year controversy and lawsuits dominated the news about the company. These focused on the alleged “irritant” nature of emanations from the facility. While the group from Arcadia discussed “feeling” the chili inside the area of the facility in which the chilies were being ground, Tran proudly told the no one complained about the sensation, nor did any- council that both his chilone mention detecting any dren, who work with him, smell or sense of irritation were graduates of Arcadia outside the facility despite High School and that he and being driven all around the his children remain proud interior and exterior of the residents of the city. He also explained a few misunderstandings about the sauce. The sauce is not cooked, merely blended. The distinctive look of the bottle is based on the look of the David Tran, chilis used in the sauce. The of Huy Fong Foods red of the mixture is the nature color of the chilis used, ripe jalapeno chilis and the building. The Arcadia represen- green cap mimics the green tatives included three mem- stem of the chili. As for the bers of the city council, John rooster, well, Tran was born Wuo, Tom Beck and Gary in the year of the rooster in Kovacic, the City Manager Chinese astrology. It is good Dominic Lazzaretto, and luck for him. Several people thought the Development Services Director Jason Kruckeberg. the rooster was a reference They expressed an interest to the fact that the Sriracha in working with Tran in the sauce makes a great Bufffalo future if he felt the need to Chicken Wing sauce. Inexpand his facility still further deed, there is even a recipe and suggested there were at for them on the company’s least two properties currently website. For those of you in available which might suit his whom this article has created a craving for that delineeds for future expansion.
“My job is creating jobs”
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MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: APPLICATION:
Appeal Development Review Committee Decision Revoking PMT2014-00549
REQUEST: Appeal the decision of the Development Review Committee revoking a previous approval permitting a nonconforming photography studio to conduct live action filming in the RH (Residential High Density) Zone. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: APPELANT:
Categorical Exemption (Class 1)
Hope and Dino Clarizio
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 309 Genoa
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cacy, we hereby offer Hoy Fong Food’s recipe for Buffalo Chicken Wings: 2 ½ lbs. chicken wings (12 to 15 wings) ¼ cup (more if desired) Huy Fong Foods Sriracha Chili Sauce ½ cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted 1 Tbsp. of Worcestershire Sauce (optional) 1. Split wings at each joint and discard tips. Pat dry. 2. Place on a rack in a roasting pan and bake at 425 degrees for 1 hour; turning halfway through cooking time; OR Deep-fry at 400 degrees for 12 minutes (or until completely cooked and crispy.) 3. Combine butter, Huy Fong Foods Sriracha Chili Sauce, salt and Worcestershire sauce. 4. Dip wings in hot sauce mixture to coat completely. *Serving suggestion: Plate with celery and blue cheese dressing.
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DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 7:30 PM PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California AREA MAP:
If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565. Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, September 4, 2014 after 4 p.m. at: Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada mas arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5587. Craig Jimenez, AICP Planning Division Manager PLEASE PUBLISH ON AUGUST 28, 2014 MONROVIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: APPLICATION:
Conditional Use Permit CUP2014-14
REQUEST:
Construct a two-story unit behind an existing residence in the RM3500 (Residential Medium Density) Zone.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: APPLICANT:
Categorical Exemption (Class 3)
Chi S. Lam
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
Please call (626) 301-1010 and ask for Ed Davis
420 West Lemon Avenue
DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 7:30 PM PLACE OF HEARING:
Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California
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and read at 11:00 a.m.
PLEASE PUBLISH ON AUGUST 28, 2014 MONROVIA WEEKLY
Proposal forms for this work are included in a separate book entitled:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565.
This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: APPLICATION: Conditional Use Permit CUP2014-16 REQUEST:
Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, September 4, 2014 after 4 p.m. at: Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016
Allow an existing 10,600 square foot warehouse building to provide one parking space for every 1,000 square feet of building area in lieu of one space for every 500 square feet. This reduction in parking can be requested when a warehouse will be used for storage only. This property is located in the O/RD/LM (Office/Research and Development/ Light Manufacturing) Zone.
Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada mas arriba.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5587.
APPLICANT:
Craig Jimenez, AICP Planning Division Manager PLEASE PUBLISH ON AUGUST 28, 2014 MONROVIA WEEKLY
Categorical Exemption (Class 1)
Coda Energy
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 7:30 PM PLACE OF HEARING:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016
922 South Myrtle Avenue
Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California
Conditional Use Permit CUP2014-15
REQUEST:
Construct a two-story unit behind an existing residence in the RM3500 (Residential Medium Density) Zone.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: APPLICANT:
Categorical Exemption (Class 3)
Ashley Lin and George Hsu
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
616 West Colorado Boulevard
DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 7:30 PM PLACE OF HEARING:
Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California
AREA MAP:
If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565. Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, September 4, 2014 after 4 p.m. at: Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada mas arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5587.
PLEASE PUBLISH ON AUGUST 28, 2014 MONROVIA WEEKLY
Rosemead City Notices
Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, September 4, 2014 after 4 p.m. at: Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada mas arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5587. Craig Jimenez, AICP
The DBE Contract Goal is 6%. THIS PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO THE “BUY AMERICA” PROVISIONS OF THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1982 AS AMENDED BY THE INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1991. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A PREAWARD COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION AND PURCHASER CERTIFICATIONS WITH THE SUBMITTAL OF THIS PROPOSAL. Bids are required for the entire work described herein. The contractor shall possess a Class “A” license at the time this contract is awarded. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty-one (61) days after the above bid opening date. This contract is subject to state contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code, Section 12990. Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications or estimate must be communicated as a bidder inquiry prior to bid opening. Any such inquiries or questions, submitted after bid opening, will not be treated as a bid protest. The estimate amount of this project is $ 781,000.00. The successful bidder shall have 45 working days to complete the work. Liquidated Damages shall be $500.00 per calendar day.
The successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract price all in accordance with section 2-4 of the Standard Specifications.
Craig Jimenez, AICP Planning Division Manager
If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565.
FEDERAL SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL WALNUT GROVE AVENUE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT General work description: This project consists of the removal of existing asphalt pavement and the construction of a concrete intersection, traffic signal improvements, striping, miscellaneous concrete work, landscape and appurtenances as indicated on plans and specifications.
Plans and specifications may be obtained at not cost to the contractor at the City Hall of the CITY OF ROSEMEAD. Technical questions should be directed to Rafael M. Fajardo, Associate Civil Engineer, at 8838 E Valley Boulevard, ROSEMEAD, California 91770 at 626-569-2151.
AREA MAP:
This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: APPLICATION:
CITY OF ROSEMEAD LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROPOSAL AND CONTRACT FOR
CITY OF ROSEMEAD LOS ANGELES COUNTY NOTICE TO BIDDERS PROJECT No. NIB 2014-09 CONTRACT NO. SRTSL-5358(016) Sealed proposals for the work shown on the plans entitled: CITY OF ROSEMEAD LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROJECT PLANS FOR FEDERAL SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL WALNUT GROVE AVENUE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT Will be received at the City Hall of the CITY OF ROSEMEAD at 8838 E Valley Boulevard, ROSEMEAD, California 91770 up to 10:30 o’clock a.m. on September 3, 2014 and they will be publicly opened
The CITY OF ROSEMEAD hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement; disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county, or counties, in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project available from the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov. The Federal minimum wage rates for this project as predetermined by the United States Secretary of Labor are set forth in the books issued for bidding purposes entitled “Proposal and Contract,” and in copies of this book that may be examined at the offices described above where project plans, special provisions, and proposal forms may be seen. Addenda to modify the Federal minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be issued to holders of “Proposal and Contract” books. Future effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates. Attention is directed to the Federal minimum wage rate requirements in the books entitled “Proposal and Contract.” If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate. The Department will not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the Federal minimum wage determinations. This includes “helper” (or other classifications based on hours of experience) or any other classification not appearing in the Federal wage determinations. Where Federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage rate determination otherwise available for use by the Contractor and subcontractors, the Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the Federal minimum wage rate, which most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) provides a toll-free “hotline” service to report bid rigging activities Bid rigging activities can be reported Mondays through Fridays, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., eastern time, Telephone No. 1-800-424-9071. Anyone with knowledge of possible bid rigging, bidder collusion, or other fraudulent activities should use the “hotline” to report these activities. The “hotline” is part of the DOT’s continuing effort to identify and investigate highway construction contract fraud and abuse and is operated under the direction of the DOT Inspector General. All information will be treated confidentially and caller anonymity will be respected. The Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any
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informality, technical defect, or minor irregularity in any bid submitted. An award of service shall not be final until the bids have been reviewed and a Contract Agreement with the City has been signed by the lowest responsible bidder and by the City. Award of Service Agreement is proposed for September 9th,2014 Publish: August 14th, 21st & 28th, 2014. By____________________________ Gloria Molleda-City Clerk
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 21080.20 (Bicycle Transportation Plans). Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of this proposed action in court, you may be limited to only raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at or prior to the public hearing.
SAN GABRIEL PLANNING COMMISSION By Mark Gallatin, AICP, Planning Manager
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR NEIGHBORS
Published August 28, 2014 SAN GABRIEL SUN
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR NEIGHBORS
CITY OF SAN GABRIEL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION You are invited to participate in a publicNOTICE hearing before the City’s PUBLIC FOR Planning Commission. You will have an opportunity to present your NEIGHBORS opinion about this project at the meeting or in writing prior to the meeting. Please submit all written comments toOFthe Division, located CITY SANPlanning GABRIEL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING at City Hall, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, California 91776 or BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION by mail at P.O. Box 130, San Gabriel, CA 91778. You may pick up an You are invited to participate in a public hearing before the City’s Planning Commission. agenda or a copy the report the Wednesday the meeting. You willof have anstaff opportunity to present your opinion aboutbefore this project at the meeting or in writing prior to the meeting. Please submit all written comments to the Planning Division, located at City Hall, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, California 91776 or
by mail atMonday, P.O. Box 130,September San Gabriel, CA 91778. You may pick up an agenda or a copy of HEARING DATE: 8, 2014 the staff report the Wednesday before the meeting.
TIME:
Subject Property
HEARING DATE: Monday, September 8, 2014 6:30p.m. TIME:
6:30p.m.
LOCATION OF 425 S. Mission Drive LOCATION OF 425 S. Mission Drive HEARING: HEARING: City Hall CityCouncil Hall CouncilChamber Chamber PROJECT ADDRESS:
PROJECT ADDRESS: 727
727 E. Valley Blvd.
San Gabriel, CA 91776 E. Valley Blvd. San Gabriel, CA 91776
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Meeting Date & Time: September 9, 2014 at 7:30 P.M. Meeting Location:
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The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit
review, please contact Fang-zhou Zhou, Assistant Planner at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4626 or fzhou@sgch.org.
QUESTIONS: For additional information or to review the application ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project was reviewed for compliance with the or environmental please contact Fang-zhou Zhou, Assistant Californiareview, Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, Guidelines Section 15301, Planner at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4626 or fzhou@sgch.org. Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
Per Government Code Section 65009,project if you challenge of this proposed ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The wasthe nature reviewed for action in court, you may be limited to only raising those issues you or someone else compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This raisedthe at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at or prior to the public hearing. project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental SAN GABRIEL PLANNINGFacilities). COMMISSION Quality Act, Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing
By Mark Gallatin, AICP, City Planner
Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of this proposed action in court, you may be limited to only raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at or prior to the public hearing. SAN GABRIEL PLANNING COMMISSION By Mark Gallatin, AICP, City Planner Published August 25, 2014 SAN GABRIEL SUN
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR RESIDENTS CITY OF SAN GABRIEL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION You are invited to participate in a public hearing before the City’s Planning Commission. You will have an opportunity to present your opinion about this project at the meeting or in writing prior to the meeting. Please submit all written comments to the Planning Division, located at City Hall, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, California 91776 or by mail at P.O. Box 130, San Gabriel, CA 91778. You may pick up an agenda or a copy of the staff report the Wednesday before the meeting.
CITY OF SAN GABRIEL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION You are invited to participate in a public hearing before the City’s Planning Commission. You will have an opportunity to present your opinion about this project at the meeting or in writing prior to the meeting. Please submit all written comments to the Planning Division, located at City Hall, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, California 91776 or by mail at P.O. Box 130, San Gabriel, CA 91778. You may pick up an agenda or a copy of the staff report the Wednesday before the meeting. HEARING DATE:
Monday, September 8, 2014
TIME:
6:30p.m.
LOCATION OF HEARING:
425 S. Mission Drive City Hall Council Chamber
PROJECT ADDRESS:
704-712 W. Las Tunas Dr. San Gabriel, CA 91776
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project includes a renovation to two existing commercial buildings along with the demolition of one commercial building, which will be replaced with a three story mixed-use development with approximately 61,026 square feet, including 4,814 square feet of commercial space and 37 residential condominium units. There is existing parking on site for the commercial uses and additional parking will be provided for the residential uses with one level of subterranean parking plus another level of at-grade parking. The property is designated as Commercial Specific Plan in the General Plan, and zoned Mission District Village in the Mission District Specific Plan area. The proposed project would require a Conditional Use Permit to allow mixed-use on the property, a Tentative Tract Map to consolidate the parcels and subdivide the airspace for the residential condominium units. QUESTIONS: For additional information or to review the application or environmental review, please contact Larissa De La Cruz, Associate Planner at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4625.
Project Manager: Peter Sun, Management Analyst at (626) 2852171Ext. 2307 or visit the Community Development Department offices at Temple City City Hall located at: 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780 Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Following the public hearing, the decision of the Planning Commission is final and conclusive unless the project is appealed by Noon (12:00 P.M.) on the 15th day following the date of decision. Appeals must be filed with the City Clerk in writing on the approved application form, to include a statement of the reason for the appeal, and must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee. If you challenge any of the foregoing actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the hearing body at, or prior to, the public hearing. Date:
August 27, 2014
Published August 28, 2014 TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE
City of Temple City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE TEMPLE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on the project described below. You are receiving this notice because your property is located near the project, the project may directly, or indirectly affect you, or because you have requested to be notified. Project Location: 5813 Rosemead Blvd (5387-012-043, 5387-012045) Project: File No. 140000215. A Conditional Use Permit to allow the establishment of a fast casual dining pizza restaurant in a 2,100 square foot unit. The proposed restaurant would operate from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., seven days a week. The shopping center is located in the C-2 and C-3 zone, and is designated Commercial by the City’s General Plan. Applicant:
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Environmental Review:
The City’s staff has determined that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section §15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California CEQA Guidelines.
Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of this proposed action in court, you may be limited to only raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at or prior to the public hearing.
Meeting Date & Time:
SAN GABRIEL PLANNING COMMISSION By: Mark Gallatin, AICP, Plan Published August 28, 2014 SAN GABRIEL SUN
Temple City Notices
Monday, September 8, 2014
TIME:
6:30p.m.
LOCATION OF HEARING:
425 S. Mission Drive City Hall Council Chamber
FOR THE TEMPLE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Citywide
The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on the project described below. You are receiving this notice because your property is located near the project, the project may directly, or indirectly affect you, or because you have requested to be notified.
QUESTIONS: For additional information or to review the application or environmental review, please contact Fang-zhou Zhou, Assistant Planner at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4626.
Signature: Peter Sun, Management Analyst
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and staff determined that the project proposal required a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact. The Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was prepared and posted with the Los Angeles County Clerk on July 3, 2014.
HEARING DATE:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of San Gabriel has prepared a Bicycle Master Plan with the assistance of ALTA Planning and Bike San Gabriel Valley. The Bicycle Master Plan will provide the City with a guide for the development of bicycle infrastructure projects, programs and policies and make bicycle riding more safe, convenient and attractive.
City Council Chambers, 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City, California 91780
For questions or concerns regarding this project, or if you wish to review the project file, please contact:
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PROJECT ADDRESS:
The Planning Commission Public Hearing will be held:
Publication Date: Thursday, August 28, 2014
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with Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures; Section 15315 Minor Land Divisions; and Section 15332 In-Fill Development Projects of the CEQA Guidelines.
City of Temple City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission Public Hearing will be held:
Meeting Location:
September 9, 2014, at 7:30 P.M. City Council Chambers, 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City, California 91780
For questions or concerns regarding this project, or if you wish to review the project file, please contact: Project Planner: Adam L. Gulick, Associate Planner at (626) 2852171 or visit the Community Development Department offices at Temple City City Hall located at: 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780 Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Project Location:4857 Arden Drive, (APN: 8585-015-010)
Following the public hearing, the decision of the Planning Commission is final and conclusive unless the project is appealed by Noon (12:00 P.M.) on the 15th day following the date of decision. Appeals must be filed with the City Clerk in writing on the approved application form, to include a statement of the reason for the appeal, and must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee. If you challenge any of the foregoing actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the hearing body at, or prior to, the public hearing.
Project:
130000096. A request for a Tentative Parcel Map to construct 4 condominium units in the R-2 zone Applicant: Preeti Shah
Date:
Environmental Review:
Published August 28, 2104 TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE
The City’s staff has determined that the project is exempt from environmental review in accordance
August 27, 2014
Signature: Michael Forbes, AICP, Community Development Director
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Arcadia City Notices
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held for the project described below. The project includes the following: A. An Addendum to the Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration B. An Amendment to the Approved Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan (SP No. 13-02)
Project Location: 130 West Huntington Drive APN: 5775024014 Contact Information: Jason Kruckeberg, Development Services Director jkruckeberg@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 574-5414 City of Arcadia Development Services Department 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066
Project Description: The Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan was approved on March 18, 2014. The Specific Plan includes two Marriott Hotels (Residence Inn and Fairfield Inn and Suites) with a total of 210 rooms, and a hotel-condominium tower with 50 units. This project is to be built in phases, with Phase 1 including the two Marriott hotels and the retention of a portion of the existing Santa Anita Inn, and Phase 2 consisting of the hotel-condominium project. The proposed Amendment is to modify the conditions of approval for the project to allow the retained portion of the Santa Anita Inn to remain on site for a longer duration. No other changes to the project are proposed. Applicant: Seabiscuit, LLP Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Place of Hearing: Arcadia City Council Chambers 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA
Trustee Notices
Published August 28, 2014 ARCADIA WEEKLY
Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARIA PALAZZO Case No. BP154962
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 Sept. 23, 2014 at 8:30AM 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 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
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF A Minor, Kevin Liu by through his guardian ad litem Yao Ge and Dawei Liu FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: ES018158 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 600 East Broadway, Glendale, California 91206 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Yao Ge, A Minor, Kevin Liu by through his guardian ad litem Yao Ge and Dawei Liu filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Kevin Liu to Proposed name Kevin Chenjun Liu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10-15-14 Time: 8:30 AM Dept: D b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: ARCADIA WEEKLY DATED: August 15, 2014 Mary Thornton House JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2014 ARCADIA WEEKLY
ert A Dukes JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2014 MONROVIA WEEKLY
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARIA PALAZZO A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Carmella Aguado in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Carmella Aguado 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 examination in the file kept by the court. 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 ap-proval. Before taking certain very important actions,
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: KAREN E ZUBIATE-BEAUCHAMP ESQ SBN 160340 JESSICA ZUBIATE-BEAUCHAMP ESQ SBN 262318 LAW OFFICE OF KAREN E ZUBIATE-BEAUCHAMP POST OFFICE BOX 663 SAN DIMAS CA 91773 CN902669 Published Aug 28, Sep 1,4, 2014 EL MONTE EXAMINER
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Chu Linh Thong FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: KS018261 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, Ca 91766 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Chu Linh Thong filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Chu Linh Thong to Proposed name Linh Chu Thong 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10-10-14 Time: 8:30 AM Dept: O b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: MONROVIA WEEKLY DATED: August 08, 2014 Rob-
705 W. Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: Same as above (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: DONG JIE XIE and LINH HUYNH, 705 W. Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are all fixture and equipment of that certain business located at: 705 W. Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at that location is: TOUCH OF ELEGANCE. (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is September 17, 2014 at the office of Jade Escrow, Inc., 9604 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780, Escrow No. 317427BY, Escrow Officer: Betty Sit. (8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above. (9) The last date for filing claims is September 16, 2014. (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: None Dated: August 20, 2014 TRANSFEREES: S/ DONG JIE XIE S/ LINH HUYNH 8/28/14 CNS-2660099# AZUSA BEACON
NOTICE OF WAREHOUSE LIEN SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with California Commercial Code Sections 7209 and 7210 and California Civil Code 798.56a, notice having been given to all parties believed to claim an interest and the time specified for payment in the notice having expired, the undersigned is entitled to a warehouse lien against that certain mobilehome described as a 1973 Fleetwood mobilehome, Serial No.: S0360, HCD Decal No: KM1868, now situated at space #13 of the BELAIRE MOBILE HOME LODGE, 2636 LEXINGTON AVE., EL MONTE, CA 91733. The party believed to claim an interest in the mobilehome is: Douglas Payne. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that pursuant to California Commerical Code sections 7209 and 7210 and California Civil Code section 798.56a, that on September 16, 2014, the mobilehome, together with its contents, which are unknown, will be auctioned for sale by BELAIRE MOBILE HOME LODGE (Warehouseman) at public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check, in lawful money of the United States, made payable to BELAIRE MOBILE HOME LODGE. The mobilehome, together with its contents, will be sold AS IS and WHERE IS, with all faults and defects, known or unknown, with NO COVENANT OR WARRANTY AS TO TITLE, POSSESSION, FINANCING, OR ENCUMBRANCES. The sale will be held as follows: Date: September 16, 2014: 10:00 a.m.; Place: at SPACE # 13 of THE BELAIRE MOBILE HOME LODGE, 2636 LEXINGTON AVE., EL MONTE, CA 91733. The public auction will be made to satisfy the lien for storage of the Property that was deposited by Patrick Payne (deceased) with BELAIRE MOBILE HOME LODGE. Any purchaser of the Property who intends to leave it at its current location must make an application and must be approved for tenancy at BELAIRE MOBILE HOME LODGE. If not approved, the Property must be immediately removed from BELAIRE MOBILE HOME LODGE. The money received from the sale, if any, (after paying the Warehouseman's costs) will reduce the amount owed by Patrick Payne (deceased) to the Warehouseman. The total amount due, including estimated costs, expenses, and advances as of the
date of the public sale, is estimated to be $5,600.00. Additional amounts incurred may be added to this amount, as provided in the California Commercial Code. The auction will be conducted for the purpose of satisfying the lien, together with the cost of the sale. Cooksey, Toolen, Gage, Duffy & Woog; Theresa H. Lazorisak, Esq./Paul K. Hoffman, Esq., 535 Anton Blvd., 10th Floor, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; (714) 4311000; Attorneys and Agents for BELAIRE MOBILE HOME LODGE. Published August 28, September 4, 2014 EL MONTE EXAMINER NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Bank of the West, headquartered at 180 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California, 94104, has filed with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, an application to establish and operate a new branch office to be located at 13300 Crossroads Parkway N, City of Industry, California. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the regional director (DSC) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its regional office, 25 Jessie Street at Ecker Square, Suite 2300, San Francisco, California, 94105, within 15 days after the date of publication of this notice. The nonconfidential portions of the application file are on file in the regional office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of nonconfidential portions of the application file will be made available upon request. Published pursuant to Sections 303.7 and 303.44 of the rules and regulations of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Bank of the West By: Barbara Jeung Assistant Vice President & Sr. Paralegal 8/28/14 CNS-2660369# AZUSA BEACON NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 317427-BY (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: FABRIZIO FABBRI and LINDA FABBRI,
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA14-613081-JP Order No.: 140036163-CAMAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/17/2005. 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 Section 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 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): CARLOS H. RODRIGUEZ AND YOLANDA RODRIGUEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 3/3/2005 as Instrument No. 05 0484006 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 9/4/2014 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: $341,299.87 The purported property address is: 980 WEST PARAMOUNT AVE, AZUSA, CA 91702 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8615-017-024 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 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-613081-JP . 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be
the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-613081-JP IDSPub #0069665 8/14/2014 8/21/2014 8/28/2014 AZUSA BEACON NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-13-607282-AL Order No.: 1568316 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/23/2010. 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 Section 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 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ELVA CORCHADO, A WIDOW Recorded: 10/1/2010 as Instrument No. 20101405184 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 9/4/2014 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, in the Vineyard Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $301,516.44 The purported property address is: 333 W DUARTE RD APT E, MONROVIA, CA 91016 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8507-004057 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 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-13-607282-AL . 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders
right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-13-607282-AL IDSPub #0069645 8/14/2014 8/21/2014 8/28/2014 MONROVIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA14-617546-BF Order No.: 120363678-CAMAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/22/2005. 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 Section 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 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MANUEL VILLAGOMEZ, A SINGLE MAN AND MARTHA AMBRIZ, A SINGLE WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 1/10/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0053228 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 9/4/2014 at 9:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $303,220.79 The purported property address is: 524 & 524 1/2 NORTH DALTON AVENUE, AZUSA, CA 91702 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8611-010-018 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 714-573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-617546-BF . 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Qual-
BeaconMediaNews.com ity Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-617546-BF IDSPub #0069517 8/14/2014 8/21/2014 8/28/2014 AZUSA BEACON NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7042.13813 Title Order No. NXCA0141432 MIN No. 1000157-0006757848-0 APN 5388-041-008 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/15/06. 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): JOSE JUAN CERVANTES, AND MARIE LYNN CERVANTES, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 05/25/06, as Instrument No. 06 1149578 and Modified by Agreement Recorded on 4/28/2011 as Instrument No. 20110616744, of Official Records of LOS ANGELES County, California. Date of Sale: 09/03/14 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: In the main dining room of the Pomona Masonic Temple, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, CA The purported property address is: 8718 ANDES STREET, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 Assessors Parcel No. 5388-041-008 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 $650,320.67. 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 7042.13813. 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: August 8, 2014 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Victoria Gutierrez, 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: 877-484-9942 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 # 7042.13813: 08/14/2014,08/2 1/2014,08/28/2014 SAN GABRIEL SUN NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 9550-1530 TSG Order No.: 8419866 A.P.N.: 5785-010-014 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(c)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(c)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/23/2007. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 06/28/2007 as Document No.: 20071559897, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los
august 28, 2014 - september 3, 2014 | 35 Angeles County, California, executed by: EVA YU NEUMANN, A SINGLE WOMAN AND JIANYING WU, A SINGLE WOMAN, ALL AS J/T, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date and Time: 09/10/2014 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 661 WEST LEMON AVE, ARCADIA, CA 91007 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an "AS IS" condition, 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $484,809.21 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.servicelinkASAP.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9550-1530. 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. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www. servicelinkASAP.com or Call: (714)7302727. NBS Default Services, LLC, Kym Lai, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. A-FN4478753 08/21/2014, 08/28/2014, 09/04/2014 ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 APN: 8619-011012 T.S. No. 013102-CA NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/16/2005. 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 On 9/11/2014 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/24/2005, as Instrument No. 05 2549875, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: SANDRA CASILLAS A SINGLE WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSI-
NESS IN THIS STATE: VINEYARD BALLROOM, DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES - NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5330 N ROXBURGH AVE AZUSA, CA 91702 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. 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: $249,504.58 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 013102-CA. 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 Date: 8/11/2014 Date Executed: - CLEAR RECON CORP. By: - ,Authorized Signature CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117 A-4478793 08/21/2014, 08/28/2014, 09/04/2014 AZUSA BEACON NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA14-608767-BF Order No.: 140001448-CAAPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/19/2011. 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 Section 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 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): CARLOS GARCIA AND ALICIA CALDERON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 10/21/2011 as Instrument No. 20111430103 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 9/11/2014 at 9:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $157,072.57 The purported property address is: 777 SOUTH CITRUS AVENUE #162, AZUSA, CA 91702 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8622-027-045 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 714-573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-608767-BF . 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-608767-BF IDSPub #0069898 8/21/2014 8/28/2014 9/4/2014 AZUSA BEACON NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 456910CA Loan No. XXXXXX1742 Title Order No. 1126710 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY. PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08-132004. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 09-11-2014 at 11:00 AM, ALAW as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 09-03-2004, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 04-2278020, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: LINDA LENG LAY, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale 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 the Deed of Trust. 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, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $94,994.43 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 2031 DENTON AVE #B SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 APN Number: 5370-029-016 Legal Description: A CONDOMINIUM COMPRISED OF: AN UNDIVIDED 1/4TH INTEREST IN AND TO PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 14270, IN THE CITY OF SAN GABRIEL, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 160 PAGE 17 OF PARCEL MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THEREFROM UNITS 1 TO 4 INCLUSIVE, AS DEFINED AND DELINEATED ON A CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED MAY 9, 1983 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 83514783, OFFICIAL RECORDS. UNIT 2 AS DEFINED AND DELINEATED ON THE ABOVE REFERRED TO CONDOMINIUM PLAN.. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 0815-2014 ALAW, as Trustee MANUSHAK VIOLET OURFALIAN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY ALAW 9200 OAKDALE AVE. - 3RD FLOOR CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 (818) 435-3661 For Sales Information: www.servicelinkASAP.com or 1-714-730-2727 www. priorityposting.com or 1-714-573-1965 www.auction.com or 1-800-280-2832 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, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for "Advanced Search" to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800-2802832 or visit the Internet Web site www. auction.com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. 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. A-4479942 08/21/2014, 08/28/2014, 09/04/2014 SAN GABRIEL SUN NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA14-608767-BF Order No.: 140001448-CAAPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/19/2011. 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 Section 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 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): CARLOS GARCIA AND ALICIA CALDERON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 10/21/2011 as Instrument No. 20111430103 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 9/11/2014 at 9:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $157,072.57 The purported property address is: 777 SOUTH CITRUS AVENUE #162, AZUSA, CA 91702 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8622-027-045 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 714-573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-608767-BF . 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-608767-BF IDSPub #0069898 8/21/2014 8/28/2014 9/4/2014 AZUSA BEACON
Fictitious Business Name Filings FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 201490925 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CITY HOMES SERVICES, 3963 Hammel St , Los Angeles, CA 90063. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Jose Jesus Guzman Jr. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on July 15, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly August 14, 2014, August 21, 2014, August 28, 2014, September 4, 2014 WI FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014192915 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PR LITHO, 2380 Peack Rd , City of Industry, CA 90601. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Jean Paul Nataf. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on July 17, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly August 14, 2014, August 21, 2014, August 28, 2014, September 4, 2014
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CASA JIMENEZ 1601 S. Mountain Ave #B, Monrovia Ph: (626) 599-8680 casajimenezmonrovia.com Restaurant - Open Daily, 8am-9pm
COIT 1833 S. Mountain Ave, Monrovia Ph: (626) 359-8150 coit.com Cleaning & Restoration Service
DAVID’S BRIDAL 1605 S. Mountain Ave, Monrovia Ph: (626) 305-5254 davidsbridal.com Bridal Boutique
IHOP RESTAURANT 988 Hamilton Rd, Duarte Ph: (626) 303-4861 ihop.com Pancake House - Restaurant
KENTMASTER MANUFACTURING 1801 S. Mountain Ave, Monrovia Ph: (626) 359-8888 kentmaster.com Meat Packing Cutting Tools
PAYLESS SHOE SOURCE 922 Hamilton Rd, Duarte Ph: (626) 357-0797 payless.com Shoe Retail Store
LA-Z-BOY FURNITURE 968 Hamilton Rd, Duarte Ph: (626) 471-9999 la-z-boy.com Furniture Gallery
ORTHO MATTRESS, INC. 1601 S. Mountain Ave, Monrovia Ph: (626) 358-6968 orthomattress.com Mattress & Bedding Retailer
PANDA EXPRESS 904 Hamilton Rd, Duarte Ph: (626) 357-7952 pandaexpress.com Gourmet Chinese Food
SB2 CONCEPTS, INC. 1901 S. Mountain Ave, Monrovia Ph: (626) 256-4800 sb2concepts.com Window Covering Distributor
MONROVIA MATTRESS OUTLET 1705 S. Mountain Ave, Monrovia Ph: (626) 358-1800 Mattress and Bedding Furniture
PREMIER ANTIQUES & FURNITURE 1705 S. Mountain Ave, Monrovia Ph: (626) 256-9061 premierantiquesandfurniture.com Antique Shop
ROSS DRESS FOR LESS 1609 S. Mountain Ave, Monrovia Ph: (626) 305-1995 rossstores.com Open 7 days per week
TARGET MAILING SERVICES 1905 S. Mountain Ave, Monrovia Ph: (626) 303-7707 target-mail.com Direct Mail and Delivery
DESTINY FLOORING 1070 Hamilton Rd, Duarte Ph: (818) 823-5599 Flooring
SR INDIAN CUISINE 934 Hamilton Rd, Duarte Ph: (626) 357-0823 srindiancuisine.com Dine-in - Take Out - Catering
SUBWAY 940 Hamilton Rd, Duarte Ph: (626) 303-2070 subway.com Open Daily, 7am-11pm
WEST COAST GARAGE DOOR 1705 S. Mountain Ave, Monrovia Ph: (626) 358-3072 Residential Garage Door Service; Repair - Sales - Installation
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GAME STOP 916 Hamilton Rd, Duarte Ph: (626) 930-0384 gamestop.com Video Games - Accessories
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CALIFORNIA AVE.
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AW COLLISION OF MONROVIA 1875 S. Mountain Ave, Monrovia Ph: (626) 408-0300 awcollision.com Collision Auto Repair
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THE HOME DEPOT 1625 S. Mountain Ave, Monrovia Ph: (626) 256-0580 homedepot.com Open 7 days per week VERIZON WIRELESS 946 Hamilton Rd, Duarte Ph: (626) 471-9099 wirelessplus.com Cell phone Retailer WALMART 1600 Mountain Ave, Duarte Ph: (626) 359-7708 walmart.com Retailer - Pharmacy Photo Center
Mountain Ave at the railroad crossing north of Duarte Rd is now open to thru-traffic. The full closure of Mountain Ave south of Duarte Rd is currently in progress & will continue thru Nov. 2014 to complete the intersection reconstruction work. All businesses in the area are open & accessible. (626) 324-7098 / www.foothillextension.org.