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Arcadia native battles ALS with a little help from her friends In May 2013 the mysterious twitches in her right arm started, now, over a year later, a devastating ALS diagnosis definite, our Kim Johnson needs your help to make her fight be one without limits. Not only is this Arcadia native a classic beauty, but her beauty goes all the way to her core. Now it’s her turn to receive the love and help she has always so selflessly given to others. Please come help raise money for Kim and ALS by joining us for this epic “Knock ALS to its knees for Kim” Event on Sunday, September 14, 2014 from 4 PM to 9 PM. This fundraiser will be taking place at Matt Denny’s located at 145 Please see page 4
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VOLUME 2, NO. 36
16 Taiwan Youth Ambassadors visit S an M arino; perform at USC
Kicks On 66 Coworking Opens in San Gabriel Valley BY YOLANDA E.S. MILLER
-Photo and Story by Terry Miller
The 2014 Taiwan Youth Ambassadors delegation visited Los Angeles last week and presented a special cultural performance
What to do when the earth starts shaking BY SUSAN MOTANDER During the coverage of the Napa earthquake, a commentator made a novel suggestion: If you are in bed when the quaking starts, roll out of bed and remain there, beside
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the bed. This is the “zone of safety” because the bed will prevent anything from falling directly on you. Made sense, but it was a Please see page 8
-Photo by Scott Jones
at Tutor Campus Center Ballroom of the University of Southern California (USC) on Saturday. Before the performance,
the young Taiwanese Ambassadors visited San Marino City Hall and got a chance to meet local firefighters and police in a
SANTA ANITA PARK SEEKING BREEDERS’ CUP VOLUNTEERS; Great Race Place to Host Two Day World Championships on Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 Santa Anita Park, which will host the Breeders’ Cup World Championships for an unprecedented third consecutive year on Oct. 31 & Nov. 1, is seeking volunteers from the local community to help accommodate the needs of the many thousands of visitors that are anticipated over the two days at The Great Race Place. Volunteers are needed to assist in a variety of patron services: Greeting racing fans as they enter the track’s grounds, escorting horse owners from their seats to and from the Paddock, staffing various areas to answer questions and provide directions, coordinating traffic arrangements and staffing the Breeders’ Cup Press Center. While an interest in horse racing and familiarity with Santa Anita Park
are not required, they would be helpful. Volunteers should be prepared to attend a Volunteer Orientation one week before the Breeders’ Cup, and on the day of their volunteer sessions, to be on their feet for a six hour period. Breeders’ Cup volunteers will have an opportunity to be involved with a world-class sports event that will be televised nationally on NBC Sports Group. Those interested are encouraged to contact Sheila Solis at (626) 5746663, or via email at sheilasolis@santaanita.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 8, 2014)—Santa Anita Park, which will host the Breeders’ Cup World Championships for an unprecedented third consecutive year on Oct. 31 & Nov. Please see page 8
prosperous city in which a large percentage of residents are of Asian descent. Please see page 3
Kicks On 66 (http:// www.66kicks.co), East San Gabriel Valley’s first coworking space, opened its doors on historic Route 66 at 440 E. Route 66 in August, bringing a new way to work to the San Gabriel Valley. Coworking, a global new trend in workspace, allows freelancers and independent professionals to work alongside others in a shared, flexible space while working for themselves. As increasingly more employees telecommute or work outside of a traditional office, there is a rising need for comfortable workspace without distractions that facilitates creativity and proPlease see page 4
Dr. Robert Miller takes Interim Reins at PCC The PACCD Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Dr. Robert B. Miller as Interim SuperintendentPresident of Pasadena City College effective September 4, 2014. Dr. Miller brings more than 30 years of experience to his new role having previously served as Assistant Superintendent/Senior Vice President, Business and College Services. Dr. Miller replaces Dr. Mark Rocha, who recently retired as Superintendent/President. “We welcome the expertise and experience that Dr. Miller brings to the position. His results-oriented approach and ability to think strategically will play a pivotal role in the future of PCC,” said Dr. Anthony Fellow, President of the PACCD Board of Trustees. Upon being appointed, Dr. Miller stated, “it was a distinct honor and privilege to be asked to serve
this great college in this transitional role. There are many challenges and opportunities ahead, but with the help of students, faculty, staff, managers, the Board of Trustees and community members; the future of the college is indeed bright. We will rise to even greater heights as we serve our students and the communities within our District and surrounding areas.” Miller has been associated with PCC since 1973 having graduated from Please see page 5