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Monterey Park Offering Business License Amnesty Through October 31 Program is designed to provide a business friendly way to encourage individuals and businesses to be in compliance with business tax rules while helping the city fund its essential services Monterey Park, Calif. – September 30, 2014 – The City of Monterey Park is offering an amnesty period to allow individuals and businesses to get an active business license and have any associated penalty fees waived. To qualify for amnesty, the following requirements must be met between September 1, 2014 and October 31, 2014: • Businesses that have been previously licensed, but whose license has expired, simply pay for the principal business license fees without penalty • If previously unlicensed, an agency apPlease see page 4
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President Obama Declares National Monument in San Gabriel Mountains - Not ever yone is pleased
President Obame makes a point at the press conference on Friday
In view of the San Gabriel Mountains, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) was praised by President Barack Obama as he declared more than 346,000 acres of national forest land there
the nation’s newest national monument last Friday. Rep. Chu, whose district includes much of the new monument and who has led the Congressional effort for more protections,
Glendale Water & Power Celebrates One Hundred Years Of Reliable Water Service During the Tuesday, September 30th meeting, the Glendale City Council presented the Mayor’s Proclamation to Glendale Water & Power to mark their centennial of providing water and service to the City. A proclamation was also presented by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich’s office and a plaque from the American Water Works Association to recognize this major milestone in GWP’s history. Glendale’s Municipal Water System began its operation in July 1914. Due to inadequate water service, undersized water mains, insufficient reservoirs, lack of a circulation
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system, and the pollution problems, the citizens of Glendale elected eleven committee members, known as the Water Commission, to study these issues and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees of the City. The Railroad Commission evaluated the water systems in Glendale and recommended that the Board of Trustees provide funds for the purchase and improvements of a reliable water system to serve Glendale’s population of 14,000 people. A $248,000 bond was issued to purchase private water companies serving the community in order to make improvements
necessary to establish a utility. Today, one hundred years later, GWP provides nine billion gallons of safe drinking water to the City’s 196,000 citizens. GWP delivers clean water that meets and exceeds all health standards for drinking water. To learn more about GWP’s history, the quality of water and the services we offer, visit our website www.GlendaleWaterAndPower.com. Historical photos and information on GWP’s water system is currently on display in the Perkin’s Building Lobby, 141 North Glendale Avenue, Level 1.
attended the announcement and released the following statement: “This is a truly great day. Every day, I and millions of others in the Los Angeles area look to these
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mountains. They are a majestic backdrop and comprise 70 percent of the open space for the area. Naturally, their beauty and
The City of Burbank Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for the Burbank Neighborhood Leadership Program Class of 2015. The City of Burbank’s Connect with your Community initiative, Leadership Burbank Alumni Association, and Burbank Unified School District invite Burbank residents to be part of this grassroots leadership program. The five-month Burbank Neighborhood Leadership Program aims to help participants broaden their understanding of the Burbank community, and teaches the “Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How” of leadership. The program also connects participants to the City by exposing them to city
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Inaugural Laugh for Life slated Oct 25 Women’s Pregnancy Care Clinic (WPCC), a new Pasadena nonprofit helping women facing an unplanned pregnancy with medical services and support, is hosting its inaugural laugh for life October 25. The show, featuring ‘Clean Comedians’, whose motto is “It doesn’t have to be dirty to be funny”, will feature the physical comedy of Cary Trivanovich, Kathy Westfield’s inspirational humor, urban edgy comedy from Gilbert Esquivel and magical illusions from host Adam Christing. Also performing will be premier violinist Roddy Chong, who toured with Celine Dion, Shania Twain and performed for the Queen of England
and… andeven Oprah. The event will take place at Lake Avenue Church October 25 with a 3pm Family Show and 7pm Evening Show, children welcome. For tickets call 626-
440-9400 or go online at www.WPCCLaugh4Life. com. $20 adults, $10 children. All proceeds benefit WPCC. To learn more about WPCC visit www.pregnancycareclinic.net
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Community Calendar Azusa October 18 -- Foothill Gold Line Track Completion Ceremony at Future Azusa Downtown Station (780 N Alameda Ave.) from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.. Join local officials, the Track Installation Crew, the station artist, and the entire Foothill Gold Line team as we drive in the last of the project’s 300,000 e-clips and begin the countdown to construction completion. All are welcome! Free.
Monrovia October 17 -- Monrovia Family Festival at Myrtle Ave. (Along Myrtle Ave. between Olive & Lime) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Vendors, farmers’ market, live music, kiddie rides and much, much more. Free. October 17 -- Live folk music concert at 412 at 412 S. Myrtle Ave. at 8 p.m. 626-357-1091 or soKattyWompus.com for information. Free.
Monterey Park October 10 -- 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.
Pasadena October 16 -- Pasadena Water Power Energy Roadmap Event at Art Center College of Design’s Hillside Campus in the Faculty Dining Room(1700 Lida St.) from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. Join PWP’s second Energy Roadmap Event in honor of Public Power Day. Come see PWP’s scorecard comparing renewable and conventional energy resources for Pasadena’s future energy plan. PWP
experts will discuss how different scenarios could impact your bill, affect your electric service and benefit the environment. Attendees can enter a free raffle for an energy-themed gift basket. Cost: Free October 16 -- Kings Rows Famous Whole Pig Roast at Kings Row Gastropub (20 E. Colorado Blvd.) from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A whole pig, brined for two days and then slow-roasted for 12 hours. Come early before it sell out! Cost: $15 per plate. October 17 -- 19 Pasadena Heritage Craftsman Weekend. A celebration of the American Arts & Crafts Movement featuring three days of architectural tours, hands-on workshops, lectures, special evening events in historic sites, and our Craftsman Exposition. Call 626-441-6333 for tickets, October 18 -- 8th Annual Pasadena Gumbo Fest at T, Boyles Tavern (37 N. Catalina Ave.) from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Join Claud Beltran’s All You Can Eat, Gumbo, Shrimp, and Crawfish! Featuring Lisa Haley and the Zydekats. For more information, call (626) 578-0957. Cost: $50.00 October 18 -19 -- The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare performed at Parson’s Nose Theater (89 S. Fair Oaks Ave.) Saturday at 7:00 p.m., Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Call 626-403-7667 for more information. Cost: Pay What You Will ($5-$25) October 19 -- The Squeegees Live at The Kidspace Pumpkin Festival at the Rose Bowl (1001 Rose Bowl Dr.) at 11 a.m. This LA-based family-friendly band is a group youthful musicians who share a passion for interacting and working with children aim to provide an irresistibly playful musical adventure. The Squeegees have provided an enjoyable medium for kids and parents alike to learn about eating healthy, nature, movement, eco-consciousness and animal welfare. Free.
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San Gabriel October 17 -- San Gabriel’s Farmers Market at Vincent Lugo Park (corner of Wells & Ramona Streets) from 4 pm to 8 pm. Free October 19 -- Dr. Eduardo López Navarro-No Mas Drama! A Self Help Seminar at San Gabriel Mission Playhouse (320 S. Mission Drive) from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Come to No Mas Drama!, a self help seminar presented by Dr. Eduardo López Navarro with guests Nayzeth Carrillo, Lidia Posada, and Omar Y Argelia. This seminar is in Spanish.
Sierra Madre Oct.18 -- Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents 4000 Miles at Sierra Madre Playhouse (87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.) at 8:00 pm. After suffering a major loss while on a cross-country bike trip, 21 year-old Leo seeks refuge with his feisty 91 year-old grandmother Vera in her West Village apartment. Over the course of a single month, these unlikely roommates infuriate, bewilder, and ultimately reach each other. 4000 MILES looks at how two outsiders find their way in today’s world. .Cost: $15.00 - $25.00 October 21 -- Brain Games - at Hart Park House Senior Center - 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre from 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Improve your memory and strengthen your brain with fun, handson activities. Bring your friends as you engage in friendly competition for prizes. Activities facilitated by Swati Puri, Community Liaison for ComForcare Senior Services in Pasadena. For more information, call 626-355-7394. October 21 -- Hawaiian and Polynesian Dance Class at Hart Park House Senior Center (222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.) from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Join instructor Barbara Dempsey as she instructs you in the art of Hawaiian and Polynesian Dance. All materials for class are provided.
October 18 -Cirque Zuma Zuma at Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium (332 S. Michigan Ave.) at 8 p.m. This troupe from Africa features acrobats, jugglers, vocalists, percussion and comedy, plus the Limbo and Lion dances. Performers are recruited from 16 African nations to attend the training school of African Acrobats International, Inc. and become part of the circus. For information, call (626) 395-4652.Cost: $10 - $32
“ BOO at the L.A. Zoo!”
Trick-or-treating, jacko-lantern-carving demonstrations, strolling “pirate,” “princess” and “vampire” characters, entertainment and up-close encounters with “crawly” insects and reptiles are just some of the Halloween family adventures for visitors at “BOO at the L.A. Zoo” on Saturday, October 18; Sunday, October 19; Saturday, October 25; and Sunday, October 26, 10 am to 4 pm, at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Sponsored proudly by 99 Cents Only Stores, the two “spooky and safe” weekends also include the opportunity to see special feedings for gorillas, elephants, orangutans, giant otters and other Zoo residents as they enjoy pumpkins filled with treats to eat and play with; spider-themed crafts such as make-yourown paper headbands and pipe-cleaner rings; strolling magicians and jugglers; and a live karaoke band that invites Zoo youngsters to perform favorite songs. Other fun ranges from a Pumpkin Patch photo op and a “scarecrow” stilt walker to a live “Campfire Cathy” interactive, musical show starring Zoo guests who become lions, tigers and bears before audiences’ very eyes. “Scariest” of all, perhaps, are special touchif-you-dare Creepy Cauldrons filled with “worms, “maggots,” the Frankenstein monster’s “brain” and
“zombie eyeballs.” All activities are free with paid Zoo admission, which is $19 for ages 13 to 61; $16 for seniors (ages 62+) and $14 for children ages 2 to 12. No ticket is required for children under 2. Admission for Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association members is free. “BOO at the L.A. Zoo” is presented by the landmark Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, which draws 1.6 million visitors each year and is home to a diverse collection of 1,100 animals representing 250 different species, many of which are rare or endangered. Its lush grounds on 113 acres feature a botanical collection comprising over 800 different plant species with approximately 7,000 individual plants. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), whose members meet rigorous professional standards for animal welfare, the Zoo has achieved renown as an international leader in the preservation of endangered species and a conservation center for the care and study of wildlife. Among its most popular habitats are the LAIR (Living Amphibians, Invertebrates, and Reptiles), Elephants of Asia, Campo Gorilla Reserve and Rainforest of the Americas. The private, non-profit Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA), which has supported the Zoo in part-
nership with the City of Los Angeles for more than five decades and provides funding for and operates seven essential Zoo departments, has 65,000 member households representing more than 240,000 adults and children. As evidence of the Zoo’s popularity, GLAZA attracts one of the largest membership bases of any cultural organization in Los Angeles. The Zoo’s location in Griffith Park at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways ideally positions it as a convenient destination enjoyed by locals and vacationers of all ages who can visit every day of the year except Christmas Day. “BOO at the L.A. Zoo” activities are free with paid Zoo admission. Zoo admission is $19 for general admission (ages 13 to 61); $16 for seniors (ages 62+), and $14 for children (ages 2 to 12). No ticket is required for children under 2. Zoo admission for Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association members is free. The Los Angeles Zoo is located in Griffith Park at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways. 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Free parking is available every day, and Preferred Parking ($6) is offered most weekends and holidays. For additional information, contact (323) 644-6042 or visit www.lazoo.org
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On Sept. 7, 2014, “The Seduction of Auntie Rose,” a feature script by local writer Alpha Blair, won for Best Original Screenplay in the 6th Annual Burbank International Film Festival (BIFF) at a star-studded gala at Burbank’s beautiful Castaway Restaurant. Just a week before, her new short screenplay, “Dancing in the Age of Paranoia,” won for Best Short in the 10th Annual Action on Film (AOF) International Film Festival in Monrovia, CA.
plex in scenic Monrovia, and its charitable events, seminars, and Writers Award Dinner at charming nearby restaurants, while its Black Tie Filmmakers Awards Gala was held at the Hilton Pasadena. Among those honored were actress and farm animal advocate Doris Roberts (“Everybody Loves Raymond”), who received the Legends Award, actorwriter-producer Jim Piddock of HBO’s “Family Trees,” and consummate actor Richard Gant. The Burbank International Film Festival, headed by award-winning filmmaker and actor Jeff Rector, takes place in Historic Downtown Burbank – which some call the real “Hollywood,” since it was home to some of the seminal beginnings of the film industry in California and to the creation of many
early major films. Screenings were held at both the AMC Town Center 6 and the AMC 16 theaters, with after-parties at nearby venues. NBC’s Fritz Coleman hosted the Awards Gala, where pioneers of the industry were honored, including master animators Ron Clements and John Musker, who wrote and directed such classics as “The Little Mermaid.” Presenters included artists who are carrying the torch of creativity and innovation forward today, among them writer-director Shane Black (“Iron Man 3”) and Oscar Nominee June Squibb (“Nebraska”). Alpha’s feature screenplay, “The Seduction of Auntie Rose,” is a sexy, spirited story about gaining the courage to create the life you really want, while her short, “Dancing in the Age of Paranoia,” is
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“To be singled out in the company of so many terrific talents is both a humbling and extraordinarily encouraging honor,” said Alpha. “You feel so grateful to be included, but you don’t expect to still be standing when the glitter settles at the awards dinner – so it feels surreal as you hurry around the tables and up to the stage, hoping you’re not taking forever.” Both of these dynamic Festivals offered a diverse array of narrative and documentary films, seminars – BIFF’S took place prior to the Festival at their educational partner, Woodbury University – special events and fun after-parties, and each had prominent hosts, honorees, and presenters. Yet they also have their own unique personalities, shaped by their directors and support teams, who work tirelessly to pull it all together. The Action On Film Festival was created by filmmaker Del Weston to showcase underrepresented films, particularly in the action genre. It soon expanded to include all genres and to honor both established artists and onthe-rise Indies. Because it all begins with the words, AOF also puts strong emphasis on writers. AOF’s screenings were at the Krikorian Theater com-
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about a traumatized victim who becomes a victimizer. Winning awards at these events can give credibility to up-and-coming writers and gain industry interest in their projects, but it wasn’t just about the competitions for Alpha. “I attended as many screenings, seminars, and events as I could,” she says. “I actually love film festivals and
feel they provide a great service to their communities because they expose us to such a varied range of voices. How we ‘talk’ to each other through our films can educate and enlighten, lead to greater understanding and compassion, and, hopefully, to a more fair and peaceful world – even while we’re being entertained!”
Attend Taste of Soul On October 18 Enjoy live music, delicious food, local crafts and more at the Taste of Soul on Saturday, October 18 from 10am to 7pm. Mingle with owners of the great shops and eateries in the Crenshaw District – they’re all open during construction of the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project. Exit the Metro Expo Line at Expo/ Crenshaw Station. Construction Begins On Regional Connector Metro and federal o;cials broke ground recently to begin construction of the Regional Connector Transit Corridor Project. The two-mile, fully underground route will connect the Metro Gold, Blue Line and Expo lines through Downtown LA. For more information visit metro.net/regionalconnector. Gold Line Foothill Tracks Completed Track laying for the Metro Gold Line Foothill extension has been completed. Next up is construction of stations, bridges and crossings that will allow the extension to be operational in 2016. The 11.5 miles of new rail extends the Gold Line from Pasadena to Azusa. For more information visit metro.net/foothillextension. Go Metro to College Football Fall is football season, and Metro is the smart choice for fans attending USC and UCLA home games. To reach the LA Coliseum, connect with the Metro Expo Line and exit at the Expo/Vermont or Expo Park/USC stations. For UCLA games at the Rose Bowl, take the Metro Gold Line to Memorial Park Station in Pasadena.
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Monterey Park Offering Business State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson, License Amnesty Through October 31 State Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg Continued from page 1 Announce Preschool Expansion Slots proval process must be On November 1, 2014 city. The amnesty program completed to comply with the city will resume charg- is designed to provide a for California’s Youngest Residents the city’s requirements to ing any associated penal- business friendly way to start a new business. Interested parties are encouraged to visit the city planning counter to begin this process. After completing the agency approval form, all principal fees for the business license must be paid. Please note, any penalties that have been paid prior to September 1, 2014 cannot be considered for inclusion in the program and will not be eligible for a refund.
ties on business license transactions. The city will also begin actively canvassing to locate unlicensed businesses and all principal and penalty fees will be charged. Business License Tax revenue goes into the city’s general fund which is the primary funding source of the police, fire, building, zoning, public works, park maintenance, recreation and library services for the
encourage individuals and businesses to be in compliance with business tax rules while helping the city fund its essential services. For more information on this program, please visit the Business License Division at city hall, or contact the division by telephone at 626-307-1338. City hall is open Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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departments, nonprofits, and businesses. Participants commit to attending 10 Saturday sessions from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., beginning January 10, 2015. The program concludes with a com-
munity project which is planned and executed by the team. This is a volunteer program, and there is no fee to participate. The application deadline is 5:00 pm on Friday, October 31, 2014.
For more information about the 2015 Burbank Neighborhood Leadership Program, please contact Paul Paolone at (818)238-5435, or e-mail at ppaolone@burbankca.gov.
New book, “Live, Die, Live again” by Ron Irwin released online Author Ron Irwin has just released his fifth book, “Live, Die, Live again” published through Lulu.com. It is gripping biography punctuated by an untimely death and truly miraculous recovery, all revealed in the book, “Live Die, Live again.” Ron Irwin, born to the leader of “The Biggest Little Band in America” in 1945 left home 11 years later, but ended up in one of America’s most prestigious High Schools. Along the way Ron met John F. Kennedy, cruised on Senator Ed Muskie’s personal yacht and spent a summer vacation with International Super Star vocalist Jane Morgan. Ron Irwin joined the United States Marine Corps in 1963 and then went to the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, partied with Oscar winner William Holden in Hong Kong, won second place in a singing contest in Hiroshima, Japan before
joining the war in Vietnam where he was literally a flying target. After his military service he earned his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees, both with Honors. He then became a successful lawyer practicing law in Illinois before moving to southern California in 1983. Ron soon found himself in a budding talk radio career. As a talk show host Ron met Mel Gibson, Barry Levinson, A. Martinez and numerous other celebrities. He also discovered the beautiful Nenita Perez whom he married in Hong Kong in 1984. Ron and Nenita will soon celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. Ron is an adventurer and risk taker who somehow always managed to end up on his feet with a grin, until December 18th 2012. On that day he literally dropped dead in his home. He was home alone and by all odds should have remained dead for eternity. Ron did sur-
vive and has since worked his way back to a level of excellent health. On that trip to hell and back Ron learned many crucial life lessons and he shares them fully in this book, “Live, Die, Live again.” Coming from a rekindled spirit of love of life, family and humanity Ron hopes through this book to help others live longer, happier and more enriched lives. His is a story of survival and success against all odds. His is a fascinating journey filled with amazing adventures. All of his experience is brought together in this outstanding book with the clear intent of really helping everyone with proven tools for improving their own lives. Carl Bernstein wrote in his foreword to the book. Read it now and you might just live forever. Get it now at: http://www.lulu. com/shop/ron-irwin/live-dielive-again/paperback/product-21847530.html
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson and State Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) announced that the California Department of Education has allocated $67 million to add 7,500 preschool slots for low-income Californians. “This is a great investment in our future. The expansion of high-quality preschool gives more children the opportunity to obtain the emotional and social skills they need to become lifelong learners,” Torlakson said. “It will help them succeed in school, at the workplace, and in their communities.” These funds are part of the $264 million that will be spent on expanding early childhood education this budget year, which includes adding a total of 11,500 preschool slots and 1,000 slots with priority given to infants and toddlers. Eventually, the state will be creating preschool opportunities for an additional 31,500 young children. “By age five, low-in-
come children are more than two years behind in language development,” said Steinberg. “They bring this achievement gap into kindergarten and through no fault of their own, before they even started school, California’s kids have fallen behind. It is smarter and more prudent to make this investment in success up front, than paying for the costs of failure at the end.” The state also has allocated an additional $10 million for facility renovation and safety improvements and $50 million to improve the quality of early learning by assisting California State Preschool Programs (CSPP) that will increase parental involvement in children’s education, provide developmental screening, and hire teachers with a bachelor’s degree. During the recession, 100,000 subsidized preschool and child care slots were eliminated because of the dramatic decline in state revenues, causing hardships for working
families. Torlakson and Steinberg made their announcement at the Ralph Hawley Elementary School, which houses a YMCA preschool program. The program, which serves about 60 students, will receive about $177,000 to add slots for 20 more preschool children. Torlakson called the current expansion a big step forward, but said more needs to be done to make sure that all children have access to high-quality preschool. Providing low-income families access to highquality preschool helps eliminate gaps in learning, saving society more than $7 for every dollar invested. These children are less likely to drop out of high school or commit crimes and have higher lifetime earnings than their peers who do not attend highquality preschool. For additional information please visit the CDE Early Education and Support Division’s Child Development Web pages.
LATINO HERITAGE PARADE AND FESTIVAL OCT. 25 IN PASADENA Latino history, arts and culture come alive at the 16th annual Latino Heritage Parade and “jamaica” (celebration) Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. The free, fun-filled family event begins with the lively and colorful parade at 11 a.m., followed by the jamaica festival from 12-4 p.m. More than 1,500 residents, families and children are expected to attend the parade and festival sponsored by the City of Pasadena and produced by Latino Heritage, a local organization dedicated to promoting Latino culture in the greater Pasadena area. The parade begins on Los Robles Avenue at Howard Street, turns west on Washington Boulevard and ends at La Pintoresca Park, 1415 N. Raymond Ave., where the jamaica is held. The jamaica fea-
tures live entertainment, art exhibits, educational and historical displays, community booths, forsale food and more. This year’s theme, “Nuetras Mismas Raices” (Our Common Roots), celebrates the diversity of cultures within the Latino community. The Grand Marshal is former World Boxing Council champion Mia St. John, who has fought all over the world and accumulated an unprecedented record of nearly 60 professional fights. The Community Grand Marshal is longtime Pasadena resident and community advocate Herminia Ortiz. Among this year’s parade participants are Folklorico groups, community organizations, equestrians, La Reina de Las Fiestas Patrias and Court, and Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) students, includ-
ing the PUSD All-District Middle School Marching Band and students from Pasadena and Marshall high schools. Free arts and crafts workshops are being provided by the Armory Center for the Arts, Marshall High School Puente students and the City’s Human Services and Recreation Department. The Latino Heritage Parade and jamaica are underwritten by private donations and sponsors, including the City. To register to participate in the Latino Heritage Parade and jamaica, contact Rozanne Adanto at (626) 744-6530 or Yuriko Montes at (626) 345-0708 by Monday, Oct. 20, 2014. For more information about the Latino Heritage Parade and jamaica, visit www.cityofpasadena.net/LatinoHeritage.
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President Obama Declares National Monument in San Gabriel Mountains - Not everyone is Happy Continued from page 1
proximity attract families and individuals in search of fresh air or recreation on our vast trails alongside flowing rivers. But how to do so sustainably has been an active challenge for years. Now, after more than a decade of work, national monument designation will finally provide more means to protect our beautiful but under-resourced San Gabriel Mountains. Standing next to President Obama as this historic declaration was signed, I felt the culmination of all these efforts and the realization of new opportunities for the San Gabriels. “Following the proud example of 16 presidents before him – dating back to Teddy Roosevelt – President Obama has used the Antiquities Act to guarantee continued access to our nation’s rich natural areas while upholding existing water rights, fire prevention, and land usage for generations. Soon, the break from the bustle and crowding of city life afforded by the San Gabriels will be available to our underserved populations, connecting new visitors to this treasure. And when they arrive, they will no longer be greeted by graffiti or garbage. Already, there has been an incredible response from the community to join in the effort and we are seeing public-private partnerships springing up to contribute to the conservation and upkeep.” The effort to protect the San Gabriel Mountains started eleven and a half years ago with the introduction of a bill by then-Representative Hilda Solis. The result was a 10-year study by the National Park Service, which included 66 stakeholder meetings, and 16,800 public comments, most over-
whelmingly in support of more resources for the San Gabriel Mountains and Rivers. After the release of the study, Representative Judy Chu spent one and a half years drafting a bill on the San Gabriel Mountains and Rivers, conducting over 40 stakeholder meetings, earning the support of the San Gabriel Council of Governments and the San Gabriel Valley Water Association. Santa Anita Canyon and other areas have been excluded. “The lines were drawn by the Administration and it was their decision about what to include or not, “ according to an email sent to our office from Judy Chu. State Assemblyman Curt Hagman criticized President Obama’s unilateral action in creating a San Gabriel National Monument without public input or debate. The President signed an Executive Order today (last Friday) at Bonelli Park in San Dimas, placing close to 350,000 acres in the Monument with the stroke of his pen. “All the President really accomplished today was to restrict the public from full access to lands they already own and enjoy as part of a national forest. This irresponsible action places our water rights in jeopardy, creates legal uncertainty for lessees and private landowners within the boundaries of the national monument, and potentially limits access to those who can least afford the loss.” pointed out Hagman. “National forests are called ‘the land of many uses’ with good reason. Monument status limits citizen use and brings not one more dollar to the area for protection of these valuable resources.” Hagman pointed out that Los Angeles County Su-
pervisor Mike Antonovich announced that their county Public Works, Fire, Planning and Parks and Recreation departments have all registered strong concerns over access, fire suppression, water resources and roads
Glendale Named Finalist in Most Business Friendly City Awards The City of Glendale has been named as a finalist in Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation’s Most Business Friendly Eddy Awards®. The Eddy Awards® recognize cities within LA County that proactively promote business friendly programs and services in the interest of attracting and retaining quality jobs for residents and
surrounding communities. Glendale’s Economic Development concierge services to new businesses include a streamlined permit process, film permit concierge, parallel plan check program, business energy solutions, and workforce development. In addition to these concierge services provided to new businesses, Glen-
dale is one of the safest cities in the State and has developed the only Back to Business program in Southern California. The City of Glendale is proud to deliver the exceptional customer services our businesses and residents deserve. Businesses interested in relocating to Glendale may contact the City’s Economic Development Corporation at 818-548-3155.
in the affected areas of Los Angeles County. “The list of issues is alarming,” Antonovich commented in his release. “We have been told repeatedly that this designation will have no impacts on the Forest, yet our County
departments immediately identified multiple areas of concern. We now have more questions than answers, and unfortunately, we will be unable to definitely determine the potential impacts of a designation prior
to the President’s ill-advised Executive Order.” “I stand with Supervisor Antonovich on this issue” said Hagman. “County leaders should represent their residents and fight hard for them.”
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Obama Administration's Proposed Water Regulation Would Make the Environmental Protection Agency the “Lord and Master of Private Land,” New Analysis Says Landowners, homeowners, home builders, construction companies, farmers, ranchers, fruit growers, the forestry and mining industries, and just about everyone else engaged in productive activities in the United States are in the crosshairs of the most far-reaching power grab ever undertaken by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), according to a new analysis byBonner Cohen, Ph. D., senior fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research and senior policy analyst with the Committee for a ConstructiveTomorrow. In the name of “clarifying” the federal government’s regulatory authority
over certain bodies of water under the Clean Water Act, the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in March unleashed a torrent of proposed regulations that would give Washington final authority over land-use decisions from coast-to-coast. The regulations cover “waters of the United States” and are commonly referred to as “WOTUS.” In the analysis, “WOTUS: The Facts About EPA’s Wet Fiction,” Dr. Cohen points out that the EPA contends that its regulatory onslaught is necessary to clear up “uncertainties” arising from U.S. Supreme Court decisions from 2001 and 2006. Those rulings re-
stricted the EPA’s authority and cast doubt over the legitimacy of its schemes to regulate wetlands and intermittent bodies of water. “Despite losing both cases,” Dr. Cohen says, “EPA now claims that ambiguities in the rulings give it greater authority than ever before to regulate isolated and intermittent bodies of water on private land.” Under the Clean Water Act, the EPA is authorized to regulate “navigable waters of the United States,” such as rivers, bays, channels, etc. But under the guise of “clarifying” its power, EPA is seeking to effectively delete the word “navigable” from the statute, allowing the agency
$30,000 Reward Offered in L.A. Sheriff Security Officer’s Murder On Monday, October 6, 2014, President Brian Moriguchi and members of the Professional Peace Officers Association, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Assistant Sheriff Richard Barrantes, Los Angeles Police Department Homicide Detective Tim Marcia and family members of Victim Calvin Gray held a press conference offering a reward for the murder of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Officer Calvin Eugene Gray. The Professional Peace Officers Association is offering a $20,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for this murder. The County Board of Supervisors is also offering an additional $10,000 reward. LAPD Homicide detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in obtaining any information leading to the senseless murder of Calvin Gray. On Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 33-year-old Sheriff’s Department Security Officer Calvin Gray was shot to death while off duty dropping off his son in the 1000 block of West 76th Street, Los Angeles. Sheriff’s Security Officer Calvin Eugene Gray was hired by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on October 10, 2010. He graduated with Class 23 as a Sheriff’s Security Officer from the Sheriff’s Academy on November 21, 2010. Calvin was assigned to County Services Bureau. His first as-
signment within the Bureau was providing security at the Maravilla Senior Center in the City of Los Angeles. He worked at the Center for approximately two years before being assigned to HarborUCLA Medical Center in the un-incorporated area of Torrance. During his time at Harbor-UCLA, Calvin displayed a high dtegree of personal initiative. His ability to adapt and provide safety and security within the complex healthcare environment made him stand out among his peers. More than just a member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department,
Calvin was the youngest son born to Margaret and Bernard Gray. He leaves behind four children and a very large family including four sisters and twelve brothers. If anyone has any information about this case, they are urged to contact LAPD Robbery Homicide Division- Business hours: (213) 486-6890 or after hours: Tip Line: 1-877-527-3247. Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
to expand its writ far beyond congressional intent. Dr. Cohen’s analysis notes that staffers on the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee have rated the following six claims about WOTUS by Obama’s EPA as “NOT TRUE”: • The EPA says WOTUS does not apply to ditches. (Not true.) • The EPA says WOTUS will not regulate activities on land. (Not true.) • The EPA says WOTUS will not apply to groundwater. (Not true.) • The EPA says WOTUS will not affect stock ponds. (Not true.) • The EPA says WO-
TUS does not require permits for normal farming activities, like moving cattle. (Not true.) • The EPA says WOTUS does not regulate puddles. (Not true.) In fact, Dr. Cohen says, Obama’s EPA is granting itself the power, under certain circumstances, to regulate: • Ditches; • Activities on land including homebuilding, agriculture, ranching, and mining; • Groundwater; • Stock ponds on farms and ranches; • Traditional agricultural activities, such as moving cattle; and • Puddles.
“If the proposed regulations are allowed to go into effect,” Dr. Cohen says, “the Obama EPA and the Corps will become lord and master over millions of acres of private land in the United States.” The National Center for Public Policy Research, founded in 1982, is a nonpartisan, free-market, independent conservative thinktank. Ninety-four percent of its support comes from individuals, less than four percent from foundations, and less than two percent from corporations. It receives over 350,000 individual contributions a year from over 96,000 active recent contributors.
FOOD DAY PASADENA CELEBRATION OCT. 24 The public is invited to celebrate healthy living with lots of fun activities at Food Day Pasadena Friday, Oct. 24, 2014. The free family festival hosted by the Public Health Department will take place from 12-4 p.m. at 1845 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Held in conjunction with the national Food Day celebration, Food Day Pasadena represents a local movement for healthy, affordable and sustainable food for all residents. The event will kick off with a welcome address by Mayor Bogaard, followed by live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, healthy food tastings, children’s activities
and raffle prizes. The festival will also feature information booths where the public can get details about local healthy eating, food assistance and urban agriculture. At 1:30 p.m., the public can attend a community health forum on the second floor of the Public Health Department, Room 2407. Staff will hold a discussion on improving access to healthy food options to create healthier Pasadena neighborhoods. Additionally, staff will unveil the results of a neighborhood assessment called Communities of Excellence in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention (CXᶟ). For more than 120
years, Pasadena’s Public Health Department has worked to promote and protect the health of the greater Pasadena area. Promote. Protect. Live Well. Visit www.cityofpasadena.net/publichealth for more information about department programs. 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. Or call the Citizen Service Center, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at (626) 744-7311.
Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Free Ecuadorian Concert The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library, in partnership with the LAMP Optimist Club, will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a free concert performance featuring The Symphony Orchestra of Manta, Ecuador on Sunday, October 5 from 5-7 pm in the Barnes Park Amphitheater located at 350 S. McPherrin Avenue, Monterey Park. The outdoor concert will feature 22 musicians with music direc-
tor-conductor Hernan Gil performing select pieces by classical composers Brahms, Mozart, Beethoven and Vivaldi in addition to compositions by Ecuadorian composers. With the amphitheater’s outdoor setting, attendees are encouraged to picnic while they enjoy the concert but no alcohol beverages are allowed. For more information about the free programs call the library at 626-307-1398. Monterey
Park Bruggemeyer Library is the city’s public library located at 318 S. Ramona Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754. Library hours are Sundays 1-5 pm; Mondays and Tuesdays 12-9 pm; Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 am–6 pm; Fridays and Saturdays 10 am–1 pm. For more City of Monterey Park news and information visit the city website at www. MontereyPark.ca.gov
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KATHLEEN E. SNIDER Case No. BP156369
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of KATHLEEN E. SNIDER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Ramona Vosburg in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Ramona Vosburg 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 approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Nov. 3, 2014 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: PATRICIA JO WILKINSON ESQ SBN 60185 WILKINSON & WILKINSON 341 W FIRST ST CLAREMONT CA 91711 CN904433 Published Oct 9,13,16, 2014 BURBANK INDEPENDENT
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JENNIE C. MONTESANO CASE NO. BP155979
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JENNIE C. MONTESANO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANTOINETTE L. AUSTIN AKA TONI L. AUSTIN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANTOINETTE L. AUSTIN AKA TONI L. AUSTIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal 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 in this court as follows: 10/24/14 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE154) 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 R. JAMES FISHER - SBN 65796 ATTORNEY AT LAW 2 PADRE PARKWAY, STE 300 ROHNERT PARK CA 94928 10/9, 10/13, 10/16/14 CNS-2675525# BURBANK INDEPENDENT
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: VICTORIA JARDINI CASE NO. BP156515
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of VICTORIA JARDINI. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANDRE EMILIO JARDINI in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANDRE EMILIO JARDINI 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 approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/10/14 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE154) of the filing of an inventory and ap-
praisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. ARequest for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner RANDALL MELBY MELBY & ANDERSON LLP 1061 VALLEY SUN LANE LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE CA 91011 10/13, 10/16, 10/20/14 CNS-2676164# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARTIN C. TIPPENS CASE NO. BP156354
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARTIN C. TIPPENS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARTIN TIPPENS, JR. in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARTIN TIPPENS, JR. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal 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 in this court as follows: 11/06/14 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE154) 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 SILVIO NARDONI - SBN 048395 535 N BRAND BLVD #501 GLENDALE CA 91203 10/16, 10/20, 10/23/14 CNS-2677426# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT
Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 003179-FM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is about to be made. The names, Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and address of the Seller/ Licensee are: PHILADELPHIA CHEESE STEAKS BURBANK LLC, 117 N VICTORY BLVD, BURBANK, CA 91502 The business is known as: SOUTH STREET The names, Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and addresses of the Buyer/ Transferee are: CENTANNI LLC, 906 N CALIFORNIA ST, BURBANK, CA 91505 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Sellers/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: NONE The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TRADE NAME, GOODWILL, LEASEHOLD INTEREST AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS and are located at: 117 N VICTORY BLVD, BURBANK, CA 91502 The kind of license to be transferred is: Type: ON SALE BEER AND WINE-EATING PLACE, License Number: 41-412624 now issued for the premises located at: 117 N VICTORY BLVD, BURBANK, CA 91502 The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is NOVEMBER 10, 2014 at the office of: CAPITAL TRUST ESCROW, 280 S BEVERLY DR, #300, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the
license and business, including estimated inventory, is the sum of $100,000.00, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CASH $100,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions code, that the consideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: AUGUST 11, 2014 PHILADELPHIA CHEESE STEAKS BURBANK LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Seller(s)/Licensee(s) CENTANNI LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Buyer(s)/ Transferee(s) LA1465220 BURBANK INDPENDENT 10/16/14
Trustee Notices
T.S. No. 14-30455 APN: 8478-014-060 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/28/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: SALVADOR L. BECERRA, A SINGLE MAN AND CHRISTINE TABIZON, A SINGLE WOMAN, BOTH AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE Deed of Trust recorded 5/6/2008 as Instrument No. 20080794294 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:11/4/2014 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $331,844.05 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2108 E Walnut Creek Pkwy West Covina, California 91791 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N #.: 8478-014-060 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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. 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 or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 14-30455. 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. Dated: 10/7/2014 Law Offices of Les Zieve, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (714) 573-1965 www.priorityposting.com Christine O’Brien, Trustee Sale Officer THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE P1115504 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/2014 WEST COVINA PRESS T.S. No. 14-27018 APN: 5649-019-037 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/15/2006. 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 a 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: SUSANNA GASPARYAN, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE Deed of Trust recorded 12/22/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2852121 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:11/7/2014 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,414,193.71 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 826 HARRINGTON ROAD GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA 91207-1508 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N #.: 5649-019-037 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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. 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) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub. com, using the file number assigned to this case 14-27018. 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. Dated: 10/10/2014 Law Offices of Les Zieve, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (714) 848-9272 www.elitepostandpub.com __________Christine O’Brien, Trustee Sale Officer THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 10331 10/16, 10/23, 10/30/2014. GLENDALE INDPENDENT NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 758059CA Loan No. XXXXXX5834 Title Order No. 130081472 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 11-16-2005. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10-20-2014 at 11:00 AM, ALAW as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11-23-2005, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 05 2856365, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: TODD T SCHRUPP, A MARRIED MAN, 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 re-
maining 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: $676,950.23 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1101 N CALIFORNIA STREET BURBANK, CA 91505 APN Number: 2477-022-001 Legal Description: LOT 33 OF TRACT NO. 8148, IN THE CITY OF BURBANK, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 131, PAGES 19 AND 20 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. 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: 09-242014 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 1-800-280-2832 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-4487621 09/29/2014, 10/06/2014, 10/16/2014 BURBANK INDEPENDENT
Fictitious Business Name Filings FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014255234 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SWANKY FINE ART WEDDINGS, 36 N Huntington Dr , Alhambra, CA 91801. 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: Sheri Marie Angeles. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 10, 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 October 9, 2014, October 16, 2014, October 23, 2014, October 30, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014265750 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as EIG INSURANCE SERVICES, 500 North Brand Blvd, Suite 700 , Glendale, CA 91203. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: EIG Services, Inc (FL), 851 Trafalgar Court, Suite FL, 32751; Lori A. Brown, Secretary. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 19, 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 October 16, 2014, October 23, 2014, October 30, 2014, November 6, 2014
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