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A Salute to Veterans Nov. 11 at in Pasadena
37 Years of the Pasadena Doo Dah Parade
Every year Pasadena says “Thank you!” to America’s veterans, salutes their service, honors their sacrifices, and promises their dedication to our nation will never be forgotten. The free, annual Veterans Day commemoration at Centennial Square in front of Pasadena City Hall will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, and will end with a flyover by the Condor Squadron of World War II-era planes at 11:11 a.m. At 11:30 a.m. the salute to veterans will continue when everyone is invited to the Pasadena Senior Center, just down the block at 85 E. Holly St., where hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and cherry cobbler will be served. Entertainment will be provided by The Bob and Bernie Show. Prepaid lunch reservations must be made at the Senior Center’s Welcome Desk no later than Friday, Nov. 7. For more information visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter. org or call (626) 685-6724.
Doo Dah Parade - Saturday, November 15 at 11:00 a.m.
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It all began at Chromo’s Bar and Grill. Chromos was located near Ernie Junior Tacos and down the block from the Hotel Taylor, an SRO in Old Town Pasadena. While some considered it nothing more than
a blighted district in need of redevelopment others inhabited the neighborhood as a creative playground. Famous and not-so-famous artists rented cheap lofts and soon-to-be legendary bands rocked on at Chromo’s, Vi-
All 14 at-grade rail crossings now complete for Foothill Gold Line On the heels of last week’s completion of all light rail track installation for the Foothill Gold Line from Pasadena to Azusa, the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority (Construction Authority) announced today that the agency has achieved another major milestone for the project – completion of all 14 at-grade (or street-level) crossings for the 11.5-mile light rail extension. The final grade crossing work, at Mountain Ave, was completed this week – three months ahead of schedule. Work began on the grade crossings in February 2013, and required long-term closures of each street. Each grade crossing received upgrades to underground utilities, the roadway, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, in addition to installation of light rail track,
Year’s Tournament of Roses. But if January 1st falls on a Sunday the parade is always held the following day. Peter Apanel (who would become Czar of the Doo Please see page 2
Alhambra man dies after a fist fight with roommate Saturday morning at approximately 1:00 a.m. Pasadena officers responded to the 100 block of South Raymond Avenue regarding a person down on the sidewalk. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, Joseph Rafael, 31, of Alhambra. Rafael was found unresponsive and officers administered CPR until paramedics arrived. Rafael was then transported to a local area hospital where he died from his injuries Officers learned the victim and a suspect, Giorgio Bustamante, 30, of Alhambra, were roommates and had been attending a birthday celebration in Old Pasadena. Rafael and Bustamante reportedly became involved in an argument with each other that escalated into a physical altercation.
Rose floats announced for 2015 Rose Parade
ings complete means that most of the risk on the project is behind us.” Construction took place at the following at-grade crossings: • First Ave and Santa Clara St, Arcadia • Mayflower Ave, Monrovia
The Tournament of Roses® Association has announced the 39 float entries that will participate in the 126th Rose Parade, themed “Inspiring Stories.” The floats, listed with the builder are (alphabetically by participating company or organization): ABC's The Bachelor, Fiesta Parade Floats AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Fiesta Parade Floats American Armenian Rose Float Association, Phoenix Decorating Company American Honda Motor Co., Phoenix Decorating Company Burbank Tournament of Roses Association, Self Built Cal Poly Universities, Self Built China Airlines, Ltd., Ar-
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signals, and communications and safety equipment. “Completing the at-grade crossings is an important milestone for the project, keeping us on time and on budget,” stated Construction Authority CEO Habib F. Balian. “We are now less than a year from turning the project over to Metro, and having the cross-
tale’s, Hazel’s Bar and the Loch Ness Monster Pub. A perfect setting for something interesting to happen. And it did. Pasadena is a city of many traditions, the most well-known being New
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Vroman’s Bookstore celebrates 120 years Vroman’s Bookstore will be celebrating its 120th Anniversary this coming November. In a lead up to the anniversary, they are putting a spotlight on the people who make up Vroman’s Bookstore through the newly created Vroman’s Tumblr. http:// vromansbookstore.tumblr.com/ Doing a riff on Humans of New York, the Vroman’s Tumblr presents Humans of the Bookstore, interviewing customers, employees, sales reps, guest authors and anyone else who touches the store and posting their stories. Most are about Vroman’s and what brings them here, some aren’t, but all capture a nice snap shot of life today around this spe-
cial bookstore. The Vroman’s Tumblr posts started in September and this particular feature will run through the first week of November when they will continue the celebration with a few special events listed below. On Tuesday, November 4, 7pm, Chair Joel Sheldon and CEO/President Allison Hill will present an entertaining talk on Vroman’s Bookstore’s history from 1894 to the present time. Friday, November 7, 6:30pm Vroman’s is proud to welcome authors Naomi Hirahara, Michelle Huneven, Mark Salzman, Jervey Tervalon, Denise Hamilton, and Luis Rodriguez for this exciting
group event during which they each will read from an original short story of their own. And Saturday, November 8, 11am, join Vroman’s Bookstore for our Author Dedication and Reception. Vroman’s will be breaking ground on our Author Walk of Fame with an inaugural dedication to local author Lisa See. She will be putting her handprints & signature in cement to be permanently placed on the walk way between Vroman’s Bookstore and the Laemmle. We have Grauman’s Theater’s very own, Sassan Shakoori, coming in to do the honors. All are invited to join us after the dedication for a reception.
Coping with grief during the holidays Arcadia Senior Services along with VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of the San Gabriel Valley is offering a free workshop to help individuals coping with the loss of a loved one get through the holiday season. The lecture will take place on Friday,
November 14, 2014 from 1:00 to 2:30pm at Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus, Arcadia. The holidays bring back memories of special times, but they can also be painful reminders of the absence of a loved one. This free workshop will help you prepare for the
holidays and develop a plan to effectively cope with the expectations and challenges of the season in light of your grief. This presentation is for individuals age 50 and over. If interested in attending please call Arcadia Senior Services 626.574.5130 before November 11.
Ascension Church Evensong to honor veterans Sierra Madre’s Village Church – Ascension - invites the community to a Choral Evensong to honor those men and women who’ve served in our armed forces. The Episcopal Church of the Ascension will be presenting a Choral Evensong for Veterans Day, on Sunday, November 9, at 5:00 p.m. Sung by Ascension’s Choir, led by Dr. Debora Huffman, Director of Music and Organist, this traditional Anglican service of meditation, prayer, and song will feature music written primarily by American composers, to include: Opening Voluntary: Adagio – Samuel Barber
I Vow To Thee, My Country - Gustav Holst, arr. James Kirkby The Preces and Responses - Richard Shephard The Phos Hilaron Roland E. Martin Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis – Ralph Vaughan Williams Let the People Praise Thee - Walter L. Pelz Prayer of the Venerable Bede - Richard Proulx O Lord, Support Us – Carlton T. Russell Nunc Dimittis – David L. Vickers Closing Voluntary: Variations on America – David Johnson Following this beauti-
ful service of reflection a reception will be held in Hawks Hall. All are welcome to attend. Come, share with us the beauty of this traditional service. Evensong or Evening Prayer is a traditional Anglican service which is celebrated in the late afternoon or evening. It is commonly known as Evensong when most of the service is sung. For generations, many of our finest church composers have written music for this traditional service. The Church of the Ascension is located at 25 East Laurel Avenue in Sierra Madre. For more information, please call (626) 355-1133 or visit: www.ascension-sierramadre.com.
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Dah Parade) along with other Chromo’s officianados had a brainstorm: “What if we had our own parade?” Apanel wrote “Whatever we did it would have to be just the opposite of what the Rose Parade does. They have a theme so we would have no theme. They have Judging and prizes, so we would have no judging and no prizes. Since none of us would be allowed in the Rose Parade, we would allow everyone in our parade.” They called it Doo Dah. Thousands have since “Our“Our Fish Fish ComeCome fromfrom the Finest the Finest Schools” Schools” participated in or attended the Pasadena Doo Dah PaWE MESQUITE BROIL rade, led each and every WINNER WINNER ALL OUR FISH. time by Snotty Scotty & the Hankies. People have BestBest Seafood Seafood Restaurant Restaurant come and gone and come Pasadena Pasadena Independent Independent back. It’s spawned numerous copycat parades across Readers’ Readers’ Choice Choice AwardAward the nation. In 1995, Light Bringer WINNER WINNER Project, a Pasadena-based nonprofit, inherited the BestBest Seafood Seafood Restaurant Restaurant Parade and perpetuated its Pasadena Pasadena Weekly Weekly Readers’ Readers’ Poll Poll spirit and energy. In 2010 20 Straight 20 Straight YearsYears Doo Dah relocated beyond the “Other Parade’s” route into East Pasadena WEWE MESQUITE MESQUITE where it now lives on. Doo Dah means BROIL BROIL ALL ALL OUR OUR many things to many people ~ perhaps, a little FISH. FISH. “Hook, “Hook, Line & Line Sinker.” & Sinker.” something different to everyone. Wacky and weird? Sublime absurdity? Rite of reversal? Twisted sister of the Rose Parade? Probably Gorgeous Gorgeous Private Private Banquet Banquet Rooms Rooms For Your For Your Special Special Events! Events!all of the above. The very first T-shirt 1978 1978 EastEast Colorado Colorado Blvd., Blvd., Pasadena Pasadena | (626) | (626) 793-FISH 793-FISH (3474) (3474) had the words “First Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade” emblazoned across the front. You have
to wonder if they thought “maybe this thing’ll catch on.” The curious place with the curious name. Chromo’s opened April 1, 1977 at 120 W. Colorado Boulevard. Most of those who came in were in their mid-twenties to early-thirties and had roots in the sixties. That means they had an active interest in music, art and partying.
They also loved their beer and Chromo’s had plenty to go around. Perhaps, the scrawled massage on the men’s restroom said it all: “Chromo’s has a way with God’s unwanted.” If that’s so, owners Corky Peterson, Jim Kendall and Chris Gulker provided them with a suitable playground. It should surprise no one that this is the place where Doo Dah was hatched.
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Renter’s Game Avoid scams and make your application stand out People looking for rentals today face a competitive and confusing marketplace where things are not always what they seem. This leads to frayed nerves and making heady concessions. In this environment the process may seem more difficult than it has to be but if you give yourself time, if you are realistic and seek professional advance, you stand a chance of finding a residential lease you’ll be happy with. In recent years, would-be landlords have taken to websites like Craigslist to advertise their units to would-be renters. Though savvy lessees may know how to spot frivolous or misleading posts, many others have reported losing deposit funds to persons who asked them to mail in a cashier’s check in order to reserve a lease. Often time, they find that the listing was copied directly from a Multiple Listing Service and it’s per month price dropped way below market price in order to lure marks. Then, those who respond are asked to mail funds to the “landlord” and meet at the home on a given day to pick up keys. It is then that they discover that a few other would-be-tenants have been sold a similar opportunity. The ad creator of course is now unavailable a group of folks have lost their deposits. If it’s too good to be true then it probably isn’t and today’s renters need to look beyond the postings; meet landlords in person, tour the property and have lease agreements perused by
knowledgeable pros looking for contractual pitfalls. Many of today’s renters do not know that real estate agents have the ability to represent tenants in their search and the agents take on the responsibility of identifying, dissecting and negotiating leasing contracts for their clients. Moreover, their commission is paid by the landlord so there is no out-of-pocket cost for their services to the tenant. If you are working with an agent to find a rental then these are some things to consider in order to make your lease application stand out to a landlord: * Do you have a good relationship with your current landlord? If you do, then ask for a letter of recommendation from him or her. A few short paragraphs that outline your payment history and how well you maintained the unit will certainly help. * Credit Isn’t Perfect? You are not alone in experiencing challenges these last few years. Divorce, health troubles and/or financial setbacks pain many people but have an explanation of what you’ve experienced and in what new course you find yourself in. These and a great many other techniques can help your application reach the top of the heap in a competitive rental market. Take your time, be wary of scams and when in doubt talk to a real estate professional. Hugo Torres can be found on line at hugotorres.com or on FB at facebook.com/monrovian21.
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• Magnolia Ave, Monrovia • Myrtle Ave, Monrovia • California Ave, Monrovia • Mountain Ave, Monrovia/ Duarte • Buena Vista Ave, Duarte • Highland Ave, Duarte • Virginia Ave, Azusa • San Gabriel Ave, Azusa • Azusa Ave, Azusa • Alameda Ave, Azusa • Dalton Ave, Azusa • Pasadena Ave, Azusa The Construction Authority implemented targeted public outreach campaigns for each crossing that included door-to-door walks, text message noticing, e-alerts, interactive construction map updates, online and print ad-
vertisements in regional news publications; public banners and signs; and presentations to schools and community groups. To assist residents and businesses, the Construction Authority also sponsored shuttle service when pedestrian access was unavailable, advertisements for local businesses, among other measures. “We appreciate the community’s patience, as well as the cooperation of the corridor cities and their staffs, as we built these crossings out,” added Balian. “This work was certainly very impactful on the community, and everyone was very understanding.”
California economy expected to grow strong in next 5 years By SHEL SEGAL The Great Recession is long over with the California economy doing much better than the national economy, local economists said at a conference on Oct. 23. In addition, economists are predicting stronger job growth and a continued housing recovery. Kimberly Ritter-Martinez, an economist with the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corps said at the Pasadena Economic and Business Summit at Brookside Golf Club that strong growth will be a mainstay of the next five years. Ritter-Martinez added the county’s GPD will outpace the national average through 2019, with job growth in the county through 2015 recovering all the jobs it lost during the recession. But she did say that many recently hired workers are part-time as many employees are still nervous about California’s economy, meaning they don’t want to take a chance with
full-time hires. She also said she believes the Fed won’t raise short-term interest rates until next summer because of three reasons, one of which is a declining labor force participation rate “That refers to the percentage of people who are either working or actively seeking work. In September the national labor force participation rate was 62.7 percent, down from 62.9 percent the previous month and 63.2 percent a year earlier,” according to a published report. Also speaking at the conference was Selma Hepp, a senior economist with the California Association of Realtors. Hepp said while the market is strong, there are some areas for concern, mainly affordability among 18- to 34-year-olds. Hepp added that while housing inventory is up, it is still situated well below the demand, adding young and first-time buyers face a lack of information when trying
to purchase a home with many thinking a bank will not give them a loan. Mike Ross, CEO of Pasadena Center Operating Co., the nonprofit corporation that manages Pasadena Convention Center, the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, the Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Pasadena Ice Skating Center, also spoke at this business summit. He said the city has seen a steady increase in hotel occupancy rates. Ross said the occupancy rate has jumped to 85 percent from 68 percent in 2010, adding there are plans to build several new hotels in the city and that is expected to help boost business to the convention center. This economic and business summit was a collaborative presentation by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and the city of Pasadena. (Shel Segal can be reached at ssegal@beaconmedianews.com. He can be followed via Twitter @segallanded.)
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Race-based lockdowns in California prisons ruled unconstitutional By Jennifer Schlueter In 2006, African American inmates of the California High Desert State Prison had been locked down for 14 months, deprived of outdoor exercise, rehabilitation programs, and prison jobs after two guards had been attacked by prisoners. The lockdown was solely based on race and unjustly included inmates who didn’t take part in the incident. According to the Los Angeles Times, another incident concerning a “riot between northern and southern Mexican gangs at Pelican Bay State Pris-
on, resulted in a three-year lockdown” during which prisoners “were denied family visits, issued housing and work assignments and assigned outdoor exercise times all based on race.” Because some gangs are associated with a certain race, these lockdowns happen. Lawyer Rebekah Evenson told CBS that out of 600 annual lockdowns in California prisons, 200 are based on race. No other state has such racebased policies, reported the Times. Prison officials claim these lockdowns are
safety measures, so that they can conduct investigations after violent occasions. Following the incident at the California High Desert State Prison, lawyers for inmates filed a civil rights lawsuit against the unfair lockdown. Out of the resulting settlement, last Wednesday’s decision of California officials to end these lockdowns came forth and ruled them to be unconstitutional because they violate the equal protection granted by the 14th Amendment.
Christmas is every day for Duarte Seniors Celebrate “Christmas Every Day” on Friday, December 19 from 10:45 am -3:45 pm with friends from the Duarte Senior Center! Participants will be transported to the Candlelight Pavilion located in Claremont to enjoy this special
show filled with holiday songs and Christmas cheer. The show features main characters Barnie and Betty Walli. After 25 years of making spirits bright, Barnie has lost his Christmas spirit. With the help of Betty and their friends - a
team of holiday decorating enthusiasts – he won’t be a humbug for long. The fee to attend this event is $72, which includes lunch. For additional information please contact the Duarte Senior Center at 626.357.3513.
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Located on South Orange Grove, “Millionaire’s Row.” in Pasadena, this spacious condominium is 2,659 square feet with 2 bedrooms, a sunroom and 2 baths. Built in 1960, this condo is located on the second floor and offers your own private elevator. There is a laundry area located within the unit and a one-car detached garage as well as a one-car covered parking spot. Don’t miss this diamond in the rough!
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Inland Pacific Ballet presents 'The Nutcracker' in the SGV & IE Southern California’s premiere professional ballet company, Inland Pacific Ballet, opens its 20th season with its spectacular production of The Nutcracker, the classic holiday story danced to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. The critically acclaimed Inland Pacific Ballet brings The Nutcracker to life with dazzling sets, beautiful costumes, and nearly 100 dancers on stage. IPB’s traditional production of The Nutcracker will have 13 performances in four theaters from November 29 through December 27, 2014: Arcadia Performing Arts Center, November 29/30; Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga, December 6/7; Pomona College’s Bridges Auditorium, December 13/14/20/21; and new this year, IPB expands its reach into Riverside performing The Nutcracker at the Fox Performing Arts Center, December 27. The annual holiday favorite tells the story of a young girl named Clara who receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve, and sets out on a wondrous journey to the Land of the Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. A fantastic dream with battling mice, dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers, and the delightful Sugar Plum Fairy stir the imagination. Meet the cast after the performance for photos and autographs. A dazzling holiday tradition for the entire family, see it again or for the first time and be swept away in a winter wonderland. “We are thrilled to expand our touring this season to four theaters including the beautifully restored Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside,” states Artistic Director Victoria Koenig. “While the core elements of The Nutcracker story remain the same, the show is always evolving and changing. This keeps it fresh for the audience, the dancers and all of us involved with the show - from Directors and Ballet Mistresses to Costume Designers. There is a great energy around the work this year. It's very inspiring.” This year the cast features brilliant young talent from the region, most notably the two Claras, who at 14 and 15 years old are sure to wow this season's audiences. The dancing for
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Clara has been enhanced and her character is now woven throughout the story, so for audiences already familiar with the show there is some new choreography to watch. IPB is also delighted to have Cameron Schwanz dancing the roles of Cavalier and Nutcracker Prince. Cameron is a thrilling dancer who was the Beast in last year’s premiere of Beauty and the Beast production and a wonderful new addition to the Company. Inland Pacific Ballet, now in its 20th season, is a professional ballet company of national stature in the Inland Empire of Southern California. The Company is committed to producing exquisitely staged productions of full-length classic story ballets as well as presenting the best in contemporary choreography. Their large studio facility in Montclair also includes inhouse costume and scenic departments. In addition, through creative marketing and an extensive Educational Outreach Program, Inland Pacific Ballet strives to introduce new audiences to the magic of ballet, and to make the experience more available and accessible to all. For students pre-school through grade 12 enrolled in public, private and home schools, IPB offers “A Young Person’s Guide to the Ballet,” connecting the arts to learning through music and movement with four educational morning performances of The Nutcracker. The Company is also committed to the nurturing of new talent
and provides an essential training ground for serious young dancers. A non-profit organization, Inland Pacific Ballet’s programs are supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts – Art Works, The Ahmanson Foundation, The James Irvine Foundation, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission the Claremont Community Foundation, US Bank, The Haskell Fund, Target and Hank and Jean Voznick. What: The Nutcracker Enjoy a treasured holiday tradition with family and friends at southern California’s most spectacular production of The Nutcracker. Critically acclaimed Inland Pacific Ballet brings The Nutcracker to life with dazzling sets, beautiful costumes, and nearly 100 dancers on stage. The annual holiday favorite tells the story of a young girl named Clara who receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve, and sets out on a wondrous journey to the Land of the Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. A fantastic dream with battling mice, dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers, and the delightful Sugar Plum Fairy stir the imagination. Meet the cast after the performance for photos and autographs. This is family entertainment at its best! Information & Tickets: ipballet.org; tickets from $38 with senior/child/group discounts available.
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Do you know someone who truly makes Millennials haven’t written off homeownership Contrary to popular the housing crisis, the millennials a difference? Someone who is truly saw their belief, millennials still highly majority haven’t changed parents struggle through homeownership, their attitude toward the recession, more than exceptional? An unsung hero, if you will? value and a majority expect to homeownership. Young half (59 percent) said By Terry Miller
Do you know of someone in your community, town or city who has a remarkable story? If so, we want to hear about them! Is there someone who has made a significant difference in your life or the lives of others in the community? We’re looking for stories about everyday people doing wonderful things in this world, not for themselves but for the benefit of mankind. There are a million stories out there and we want to have your nominations so we may shine a Beacon (if you’ll pardon our pun) on those individuals with a feature story in our family of newspapers and companion websites. A couple of years ago we focused on a teenager who started a
business collecting fruit from peoples' trees (with permission, of course!) and donated them to fresh food banks. He did it not for cash but because he cared enough to ensure that people were eating fresh fruit every day and didn’t want any food wasted. It is truly inspiring to see a high school student devote his weekends to such a project. In the coming months and years we’ll be featuring people in your city; but first, we need to know a little about them. In your suggestions, please include the name of the person, age (approx.) and city in which they live and (of course) a phone number. Tell us why you feel they deserve a special spotlight shined on their life. How long have you
known this individual? Any special circumstances we should know about? Suggestions may include: someone who cares for injured/feral animals; a family who fosters children; a doctor who still makes house calls….we’re open to your suggestions. Nominations will be reviewed monthly by our Editorial Board. Please, no phone calls; all submissions MUST be sent via email. Decisions on whom we’ll profile remain entirely at the discretion of the Editorial Board. We appreciate any and all nominations. As the old adage goes, "There are a million stories in the Naked City. This is one of them…” Please submit your suggestions to: tmiller@ beaconmedianews.com.
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tistic Entertainment Services City of Alhambra, Phoenix Decorating Company City of Hope, Phoenix Decorating Company City of Los Angeles, Phoenix Decorating Company City of Torrance, Fiesta Parade Floats Dole Packaged Foods, Fiesta Parade Floats Donate Life, Phoenix Decorating Company Downey Rose Float Association, Self Built Farmers Insurance, Phoenix Decorating Company Kaiser Permanente, Fiesta Parade Floats Kiehl's Since 1851, Fiesta Parade Floats Kiwanis International, Phoenix Decorating Company La Cañada Tournament of Roses Association, Self Built Lions Club International, Phoenix Decorating Company Lutheran Laymen's League, Phoenix Decorating Company Northwestern Mutual (Rose Bowl), Fiesta Parade Floats Northwestern Mutual NCAA "Inspiring Potential", Fiesta Parade Floats
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Odd Fellows and Rebekahs, Phoenix Decorating Company Princess Cruises, Phoenix Decorating Company Rotary Rose Float Committee, Inc., Phoenix Decorating Company Scotts Miracle-Go, Fiesta Parade Floats Shriners Hospitals for Children, Phoenix Decorating Company Sierra Madre Rose Float Association, Self Built Singpoli Group, LLC, Paradiso Parade Floats South Pasadena Tournament of Roses, Self Built Tournament of Roses Queen’s Float, Fiesta Parade Floats Trader Joe's, Phoenix Decorating Company Underground Service Alert of Southern California, Fiesta Parade Floats
United Sikh Mission, Phoenix Decorating Company Western Asset Management Company, Phoenix Decorating Company Zappos.com, Paradiso Parade Floats Also included among the 39 units will be floats representing the two teams that will play in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game® presented by Northwestern Mutual. The Tournament of Roses Association’s Float Entries Committee oversees the selection process for Rose Parade floats, with the organization’s Executive Committee having final approval over all entries. Float participants pay an entry fee to the Tournament and are then responsible for all costs related to design, construction and decoration.
buy a home in the next five years, according to the ARCADIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS A survey of young adults aged 1834 conducted by the California Association of Realtors® concludes that more than half (54 percent) gave homeownership an importance rating of “8” or higher on a scale of 1-10, with 1 being “not at all important” and 10 being “extremely important.” The biggest advantages they see in homeownership are the freedom to do what they want with the property, privacy, and the satisfaction of ownership. Moreover, millennials are optimistic about future home prices, with 59 percent saying they expect home prices will increase in a year, and 63 percent believing home prices will be higher in five years. “Despite recent news reports of young adults moving back home to live with Mom and Dad, millennials haven’t completely written off homebuying and still aspire to owning a home,” said 2014 A.A.R. President Mike Vachani. “What’s encouraging is that while many saw their parents or friends struggle through
buyers may have to delay their home purchase, but they eventually hope to own their own home.” Of those currently renting, more than onethird (36 percent) would be motivated by affordable home prices to buy now. Sixteen percent claimed they would be motivated by having the down payment required to purchase, and 15 percent by an improvement in their finances. Additional findings from C.A.R.’s “2014 Millennial Survey” include: • Of the millennial renters, the majority (67 percent) rent because they can’t afford to purchase a home. • Like any other home buying segments, millennials are concerned about high home prices and affordability, with nearly half (45 percent) citing those as their biggest concern about homeownership. • One in two millennial renters has student debt, but most don’t feel it is preventing them from qualifying for a mortgage. Additionally, more than four in 10 (43 percent) don’t have debt that would prevent them from buying a home. • Even though many
the housing crisis didn’t affect their attitude toward homeownership being a good investment. • Despite the stereotypes that these young adults mostly seek urban living with a high walkability factor, millennials said they prefer single-family homes on large lots in the suburbs, with two out of three (67 percent) indicating they plan to purchase a single-family detached home, while only 12 percent said they plan to purchase a townhome or condominium. • While they aspire toward homeownership, the majority was uncertain or doubtful they could obtain a mortgage now, with 45 percent saying they were not sure, and 33 percent saying they would not be able to obtain a mortgage now. The A.A.R says that C.A.R.’s “2014 California Millennial Survey” was conducted in August 2014 and it was conducted in an effort to learn more about millennials’ attitudes toward homebuying and homeownership. The online survey polled 1,000 California residents age 1834. For complete survey results, visit www.car.org/ marketdata.
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The Fess Parker a Doubletree by Hilton Resort By Greg Aragon Santa Barbara is often called the California Riviera. The idyllic town of white, mission-styled architecture and rolling hills, is located on the ocean and boasts a perfect Mediterranean climate. One of the crown jewels along this stretch of coast is The Fess Parker A Doubletree by Hilton Resort, which sits across from the beach and offers guests a front-row seat to all the charm of the city. A friend and I recently escaped to The Fess Parker for a day and night of beautiful scenery, delicious food and joyous relaxation. Our getaway began when we checked into a modern and comfortable suite overlooking the resort pool and gardens, and blue Pacific Ocean. The room featured two comfortable queen beds, a large flat screen TV, an office desk with free Wi-Fi, and a sparkling clean bathroom with shower and tub. It also came with a spacious balcony with table and chairs, where we relaxed with a glass
of wine after unpacking. Once acquainted with the room we explored the 360-room resort property. Located on 24, lush acres of lawns, gardens and flowerlined paths, the elegant, Spanish Mission-styled resort is nestled between the ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. The property boasts five restaurants, a fitness center, with state-of-the-art equipment, heated outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, the full-service Spa Del Mar, the Santa Barbara Salon, three night-lighted tennis courts, bicycle rentals, free shuttle service and more. The AAA Four Diamond resort was named after actor Fess Parker, who purchased it in 1986 and who was best known for his television roles as Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone. The hotel occupies the former site of two locomotive roundhouses built by the Southern Pacific Railroad built in 1911 and 1925. After touring the grounds, I worked out at the fitness center and relaxed by the pool and soaked in the Jacuzzi. For dinner I joined my friend at The Set, the resort’s
bistro-styled eatery located next to the lobby. Here we sat on the patio beside a fire pit overlooking the ocean and enjoyed a memorable meal of shrimp pasta with homemade noodles, and flat iron steak with macaroni and cheese and broccoli. While eating we sipped local Fess Parker Syrah wine and breathed in the warm fall sea breeze that swept through the courtyard. After dinner, we crossed the street and walked along the sand and water to the Santa Barbara Pier and then walked down busy State
distance. This year marks the 50year anniversary since resort founder Fess Parker first hit television with his Daniel Boone show. To honor this history, the hotel has renovated all guestrooms and rolled out a series of special packages. One of the newest is The Parents’ Date Night Package, which includes deluxe guestroom accommodations in a newly renovated guestroom and a complimentary bottle of Parker Family Reserve Wine, blended and bottled exclusively for the resort at
the Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard in Los Olivos. The package also comes with two complimentary drink tickets for cocktails, wine, or beer at The Set lobby bar restaurant; and a $50 gift card credit towards University Sitters professional in-room childcare. The Fess Parker A Doubletree by Hilton Resort is located at 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. For more information on current specials and on staying at the resort, call 805-564-4333 or visit: www. fpdtr.com.
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Painting of Pasadena’s iconic parrots by David Sikes named “Museum Purchase Prize” winner
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Street, the town’s main drag. Back at the hotel we had a nightcap at The Set lounge. In the morning we had a delicious breakfast at The Roundhouse, which is also located in the hotel’s massive, stately lobby. Our meal featured smoked salmon with bagels and cream cheese and potatoes and eggs with toast and coffee. After eating we walked back to the beach and laid on the sand, while enjoying incredible views of small boats bobbing offshore and the Channel Islands in the
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An oil painting depicting Pasadena’s iconic feathered friends soaring above treetops by artist David Sikes was named winner of the “Museum Purchase Prize” at the awards reception for the new exhibition Contemporary Masters, Artistic Eden IV, which will be on view at Pasadena Museum of History through January 11, 2015. Autumn Pasadena Parrots was chosen as the entry most representative of the exhibition’s theme, and will be purchased by the Pasadena Art Gallery Association (PAGA) for Pasadena Museum of History’s collection. “We are grateful to PAGA for its generous gift of this work to the Museum’s permanent art collection,” said PMH Executive Director Jeannette O’Malley. “When one thinks of local sights and scenes, we generally visualize landscapes, vistas, and architectural landmarks; Pasadena artist
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David Sikes has captured a familiar sight that is both elusive and predictable, anywhere and everywhere in Pasadena – a soaring, cacophonous, and brilliant fact of life in this City.” Karen Yee of El Segundo won the SouthwestArt Magazine award for
her painting of a Chinese woman in ceremonial dress, entitled Phoenix Crown. The magazine also singled out two additional works for Honorable Mention, James Crandall’s At the Athenaeum and Ezra Suko’s Nightfall at City Hall.
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Starting a new business? File your DBA with us at filedba.com Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 13-115 Loan No.: 13-115 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/29/2013. 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 MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO: FORECLOSURE PROCESSING SERVICES, INC., 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: STEPHANIE BUNT Duly Appointed Trustee: FORECLOSURE PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. Recorded 8/30/2013 as Instrument No. 20131275184 in book , page and rerecorded on -, as -, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 11/10/2014 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $28,934.85 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2394-2400 FOOTHILL BLVD. LA CANADA, CA 91101 A.P.N.: 5810-008-018, 5810-008-019 and 5810-008-020 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. The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5(b) declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has either contacted the borrower or tried with due diligence to contact the borrower as required by California Civil Code 2923.5. 2923.54. (a) A notice of sale filed pursuant to Section 2924f shall include a declaration from the mortgage loan servicer stating both of the following: (1) Whether on not the mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Sections 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed. (2) Whether the timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Date: 10/14/2014 FORECLOSURE PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. David Giron, President Trustee/Agent for Beneficiary/Direct Sales Line 800-683-2468 A-4491631 10/20/2014, 10/27/2014, 11/03/2014 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-627813-JP Order No.: 140131329-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/24/2007. 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. 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): BORIS SHNAYDER, AND TATYANA SHNAYDER, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 6/1/2007 as Instrument No. 20071327729 of Official Records in the office of the Re-
corder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 11/20/2014 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: $419,058.45 The purported property address is: 1809 PEYTON AVENUE #306, BURBANK, CA 91504 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 2468-015-075 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-14-627813-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 411 Ivy Street 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-14-627813-JP IDSPub #0072243 10/27/2014 11/3/2014 11/10/2014 BURBANK INDEPENDENT APN: 8556-010-013 TS No: CA0800004614-1 TO No: 140323359-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 10, 2004. 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 December 1, 2014 at 09:00 AM, behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on September 22, 2004, as Instrument No. 04 2434816, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by OSCAR CARDENAS, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for AMERICA`S WHOLESALE LENDER as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is
being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3343 ATHOL STREET, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706-3711 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 without covenant or warranty, express 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $271,018.51 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. 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 Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000046-14-1. 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: October 27, 2014 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000046-14-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing AT 714-573-1965 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1118225 11/3, 11/10, 11/17/2014 BALDWIN PARK PRESS APN: 8460-004-020 TS No: CA0900435811-1 TO No: 5648293 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 8, 2014 at 09:00 AM, Vineyard Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on September 25, 2006
as Instrument No. 06 2122825 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by HECTOR SANTOS AND ANGELA SANTOS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for AEGIS WHOLESALE CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3253 BIG DALTON AVENUE, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 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 without covenant or warranty, express 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $377,082.62 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. 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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www. Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA09004358-11-1. 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: October 27, 2014 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0900435811-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM at 800.280.2832 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1118123 11/3, 11/10, 11/17/2014 BALDWIN PARK PRESS APN: 8488-008-011 T.S. No. 018138-CA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 6/15/2007. 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 On 11/26/2014 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 6/21/2007, as Instrument No. 20071493804, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: NORMA ROJAS 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 BUSINESS 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:1049 SOUTH SERENADE AVENUE WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 917905238 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: $383,576.97 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 018138-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 018138-CA, Publish: 11/3/2014, 11/10/2014, 11/17/2014 WEST COVINA PRESS
Fictitious Business Name Filings FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014276124 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as BECOMING MEDIA, 4447 Finley Ave , Los Angeles, CA 90027. 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: Andrea Morris Giuffrida. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 29, 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. ALHAMBRA PRESS October 13, 2014, October 20, 2014, October 27, 2014, November 3, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014283615 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as EYEPSYSTEMS; YOURS JEWELER, 214 S Ramona Ave Apt C , Monterey Park, CA 91754. 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: Kim L Huot. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 3, 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. ALHAMBRA PRESS October 20, 2014, October 27, 2014, November 3, 2014, November 10, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014279237 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as KAM KWONG WORLD MISSION MINISTRIES; LOS ANGELES KAM KWONG CHURCH, 21 N. Olive Ave , Alhambra, CA 91801. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 9, 1996. Signed: Kam Kwong World Mission Ministries (CA), 21 N. Olive Ave , Alhambra, CA 91801; Mo Yin Lau, Secretary. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 1, 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. ALHAMBRA PRESS October 27, 2014, November 3, 2014, November 10, 2014, November 17, 2014
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