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In the last couple of weeks, we’ve been reporting on the rather unusual relocation of the drive-through mail boxes behind Arcadia’s main post office to the street on Santa Clara. The placement of these boxes now has caused considerable controversy over who is to blame. Is it the Postmaster, the city of Arcadia, or the Gold Line’s responsibility? We have received a Lopez flew Beacon media photographer Terry Miller to Mount Lowe last year to get a feel of what these vintage planes can do. Lopez, a 31 year veteran pilot, was trained by his dad who is a decorated military pilot who served in Korea. Earlier this week, Lopez flew Editor/reporter Jennifer Schleuter in his large volume of letters and
Gleaning Organization Branches out to Join Food Forward
County and local officials renamed Los Angeles County’s airfield in El Monte Sunday. Now it is officially known as the ‘San Gabriel Valley Airport’ as of Sunday
BY TERRY MILLER In 2010, an Arcadia high school student started ‘Fruit for All,' a family and neighbor-run organization that would send groups of volunteers out to harvest backyard fruit from local trees (often called gleaning), then donate 100% to food banks in the area. Zach Selby, the founder, noticed how much fruit his family's guava tree produced, but even after eating it and giving plenty Please see page 8
vintage Stearman
– Photos by Terry Miller and Jennifer Schleuter
BY TERRY MILLER AND JENNIFER SCHLUETER
during the annual air fair and open house. The airport was built in 1936, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Aviation Division Chief Richard Smith said. Los Angeles County bought the airport in 1969 for $3 million.
Release of Redacted OIR Report on McDade- Judge Issues 20-Day Stay Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James C. Chalfant Friday entered a judgment ordering the release of a redacted version of the Office of Independent Review Group (“OIR”) Report on the Pasadena Police Department’s shooting of the unarmed young African-American youth Kendrec McDade. However, the OIR Report will not be immediately released because Judge Chalfant
There are five Los Angeles county-operated airports — in El Monte, La Verne, Compton, Pacoima and Lancaster. The renaming of the airport was suggested years ago by Gabe Lopez, a pilot who flies his 1940 Stearman
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Jacque Robinson Pulls Papers for Pasadena Mayor Popular Councilwoman is one of 8 Candidates Vying for the seat
concurrently granted the request of the Pasadena Police Officers Association (“PPOA”) for a 20 day stay on enforcing the order so that it could seek to overturn Judge Chalfant’s order in the Court of Appeal. Pasadena Police Department officers Matthew Griffin and Jeffrey Newlen shot and killed Kendrec McDade in 2012 after a Please see page 7
regularly out of the small airport. Lopez felt that the more regional name would attract more people to do business and use the small airfield more regularly. The third annual El Monte Airport Fly-in and
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Councilwoman Robinson filed the necessary paperwork Wednesday to run for Bill Bogaard’s seat. Robinson is serving her second term as the councilwoman for District 1, representing northwest Pasadena. Her seat is up for election in the March 2015 election, and Pasadena Unified School District board member Tyron Hampton, retiring Fire Chief Calvin Wells and
German Acevedo have also filed seeking the District 1 seat. Bill Bogaard announced he will not seek reelection earlier this year. Other contendors include Jason Hardin, Don Morgan, Allen Shay, Leo Temory and Councilman Terry Tornek. The nominations period ends Dec. 12. The election is March 10, 2015.
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Dorothy's Place Yes Dear
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At The Kensington, we’ll remember what your loved ones are beginning to forget Introducing two unique levels of memory care
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f your Mom was an amazing baker who loved yellow lilies or if your Dad was a decorated colonel who started every day with strong, black coffee, we’ll be sure to know. We will acquaint ourselves with the meaningful details of your loved ones’ lives. Then, when memory fades, we will help them revisit the pleasure of past times, even if only moments. We will care for them—and you— as progressive memory loss occurs. The Kensington’s memory care programs are highly personalized. Two distinctive “neighborhoods”—Connections and Haven— feature support that accommodates residents with different degrees of memory loss. Connections residents are in the early to middle stages of dementia. They can independently engage in activities that give purpose to each day. Haven residents are in the middle to late stages of dementia. They need a higher level of clinical assistance and soothing care that increases comfort and reduces agitation. Connections and Haven neighborhoods are cozy, intimate environments. Here, loving professionals honor the past but “meet residents where they are” now. By making the most of their strengths, they make today as joyful as possible. Call us to schedule a visit or to learn more about expert memory care coming to Sierra Madre this fall
At a recent business luncheon meeting a friend announced that it was his 70th wedding anniversary. One of the other attendees asked him how you keep a marriage together for seventy years. He smiled and replied, "It takes a lot of Yes Dears." I told his story to another friend who then shared the following with me that she received in an e-mail: A group of women were at a seminar on how to live in a loving relationship with husbands. The
women were asked, "How many of you love your husband?" All the women raised their hands. Then they were asked, "When was the last time you told your husband you loved him?" Some women answered today, a few yesterday, and some couldn't remember. The women were then told to take out their cell phones and text their husbands, "I love you, sweetheart." Then, the women were told to exchange phones with each other and to read aloud the text message received in response. Here are some of the replies: 1. Who the hell is this?
2. Eh, mother of my children, are you sick or what? 3. Yeh, and I love you too. What's up with you? 4. What now? Did you crash the car again? 5. I don't understand what you mean. 6. What the f*ck did you do now? 7. Don't beat about the bush, just tell me how much you need. 8. Am I dreaming? 9. I thought we agreed you wouldn't drink during the day. 10.Your mother is coming to stay with us, isn't she? ************* I chuckle and I can only wonder what they will be saying in seventy years.
Lifeline for Pets: Cat of the Week: Meet "Blanca", female, all white, shorthair, born 2011 BLANCA is all dressed up for the holidays, wishing for the wonderful gift of a forever home! You can see she has only one eye, but she is an absolutely beautiful little soul, who will love you with purrs, head rubs, and cuddling. Many folks have passed Blanca up because they think she is less than perfect, but we know that she is "PURRFECTLY" healthy, sweet,
and more than ready for a lifelong home. See more pictures of BLANCA, and her video, at www.lifelineforpets.org. Call 626-6769505 for more information or an application. Lifeline For Pets is a no-kill rescue organization operated solely by caring volunteers. When you adopt from Lifeline for Pets, you know you are getting a healthy, much loved kitty that will fit well
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-Eye/ear injuries -Bleeding/lacerations -Shock -Much more! Mark your calendar today for our next training session on Saturday, November 22 from 9:00am – 2:30pm at Planet Doggy in Pasadena. Cost is $60.00 per student. Please RSVP – space is limited. For more information, please contact Cindy Sanchez at (626) 793-7344 or cindy@ planetdoggy.com.
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Getting To The Heart of it Each day your employees come to work, get the job done and go home. That’s a good employee, right? Yes, but not necessarily a happy one. While getting the job done is important, we want employees who feel good about coming to work and that their contribution matter. That’s what’s known as employee engagement. And an engaged workforce is at the heart of a strong company. When employees aren’t engaged, when their heart isn’t in it, they do the bare minimum rather than giving their all. A 2013 Gallup report shows that 7 out of 10 employees in the U.S. aren’t engaged costing companies a startling $450 - $550 billion annually. Engaged employees also translates into engaged teams –
and that’s powerful. Begin by acknowledging the good work of your employees. People want to feel that their contributions matter and that their efforts are noticed. Make it a point to thank an employee or point out how their contribution makes a difference. Do this every day with a different employee. Be sure that your acknowledgement is sincere and based in fact. At team meetings do the same by publically recognizing the efforts of the group and conveying how their daily work helps the organization. Another key to employee engagement is the alignment of business goals with how employees spend their time. In other words the fertile ground for engagement occurs when an employee
clearly sees how their work ties to the larger goals of the organization. Be sure to regularly and clearly communicate this alignment to your staff. Remind them about the company’s goals and how their work fits into the larger picture. Understanding how their work links with the everyday goals and priorities of the organization shows that their work truly does make a difference. Offering challenging work is another way to boost employee engagement. Most people enjoy learning so look for ways to build skills through new assignments. Be sure to convey your confidence in their ability to step up to the plate and take on a new challenge. Let them know, too, that you’re available for questions and guidance. A
sure way to deflate engagement is to give out a tough assignment and then walk away leaving the employee floundering. Another way to enrich the workplace is through a job rotation program. Even a smaller sized company can rotate employees from one job to another over a defined period of time. In the end, each employee has picked up many new skills which benefit them and the company. Likewise, they have developed greater respect and appreciation for their co-workers. This translates into stronger performing and more cohesive teams. The heart of a company is the employees. And if their heart isn’t in the work then that’s costly to the business. Find ways to nourish the heart of your employees through the power of engagement. __________________ Heather Backstrom is an executive coach, leadership development consultant and speaker. She has a doctorate in organizational leadership from Pepperdine University. She can be reached at www.heatherbackstrom.com
Legislation Could Allow Terminally Ill Patients Access to Experimental Drugs and Treatment Support for state legislation to allow terminally ill patients to use experimental drugs or treatments not yet fully approved for consumer use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors on a motion by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich. “Terminally ill patients should not have to navigate the FDA’s bureaucratic
process to access a drug and treatment that may help save their life,” said Supervisor Antonovich. As is allowed in a number of other states, terminally ill patients who have exhausted their options would only need their physician’s approval and a drug company willing to assist them, to pursue these potentially life-saving opportunities.
“Caring Conversations,” a Program for Caregivers The City of Arcadia Recreation & Community Services Department – Senior Services Division in partnership with USC Davis School of Gerontology is hosting a series of workshops on De-Stressing Techniques the third Friday of each month at 10am at the Arcadia Community Center, 365
Campus Drive, Arcadia CA 91007. Come out to receive important information to relieve stress in your life as a caregiver. Workshop dates are: Friday, November 21, January 16, February 20 and March 20. For more information or to register, call Arcadia Senior Services at 626.574.5130.
Correction On page 22 of last week’s newspaper we inaccurately gave a La Salle football photo credit to a John Blackburn. The photographer who kindly provided us the great image is John Blackstock. We apologize for the error.
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Arcadia Post Box Relocation Perplexes Populous Dear Editor: I've been keeping up with your recent and well deserved rants about the drive-through mail boxes being moved to their current, ridiculous location. At first I was glad this faux pas had been brought to light, simply because the location they chose was so absolutely absurd. My question to you though, is: has anyone bothered to contact the Post Master at that location and ask THEM what the heck they were thinking? I would think that would be one step in the journalistic process, but there's been no mention of it. A couple of weeks after the boxes were moved, I actually voiced my displeasure to one of the clerks and was told that this was a temporary location for the boxes due to upcoming construction, that the post
office had applied to the City for permits for the new permanent location. I'm not sure what they were referring to about upcoming construction, but it seemed plausible. I thought it was comical when I arrived this week to find the box OUT OF ORDER with so much caution tape. I, too, wondered how a box could be out of order, so I looked a little closer to find that someone had pried open the back of the box. So, if one were to deposit their mail through the top, another could simply open the hatch in the back and remove the mail. A federal offense, yes, but that doesn't seem to stop people. Having worked with the public for 30 years, I can tell you that they don't typically pay attention to much, let alone signs. So, yes, sadly it does need to be highly decorated
so no one will use it. I'm not siding with the idiotic decisions the post office made, I'm just shedding a little light on what I know thus far. Or, at least, what I've been told. Frustrated Postal Patron Shelly, Arcadia Dear Editor: The Mayor is right, the Arcadia Postmaster or whomever in the Post Office ordered the change, is an idiot. Then put an “Out of Order” sign with yellow tape around the one. This is especially difficult if one is somewhat disabled. There was nothing wrong with the old location of the mailboxes. Decisions such as this one had to be made by a “Dumb & Dumber” person or persons. It’s a situation made for an accident waiting to happen.
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Rosemarie Vanderhaar – via email Dear Editor: It is legal to cross over a double yellow line if you are turning into a driveway or business.The moving of the mailboxes has to be one of the most stupid move I have ever seen. Gene - via email Dear Editor: When I was employed by an Arcadia based firm,”Oh So Many Years Ago” I used the Santa Clara mail drops on many occasions each week as I now use the well designed system employed by our local Rosemead drop boxes located in the shopping center adjacent to the Post Office. The Rosemead situation is located on the drive quite convenient for those driving into the center and those exiting. And there are two driving
lanes for each direction of travel. The Rosemead boxes have been in operation for over forty years…perhaps the Arcadia Postmaster should have picked up the telephone and requested some advice from the dude at Rosemead. Bob Falcon - via email Dear Editor: Thanks for putting this problem on the front page of our newspaper. Here's a solution: With Post Office budgets based upon volume, Arcadians can simply go up Baldwin and use the convenient drive up deposit boxes on the right (east) a block below Sierra Madre Blvd. Need to go in for service? Virtually never a line for service, the staff is very friendly and helpful. Hitting him in the wallet where it hurts may wake him up and reconsider
just who he serves. Clearly, after this dumb move and expense, the word MASTER shouldn't follow the word POST. Jim McKellar Dear Editor: I just learned the Post MASTER (?) has been relocated to Sierra Madre. Your article + other items you've printed about the(mail) boxes relocation have been cut out and taped next to the employees time clock. Apparently the woman boss of the region has had it with the guy... who apparently has been bounced around all over the country. He is now forbidden to supervise any postmen/women and can only supervise clerkswhich there are 3 in S.M.. Ah-the power of the free press. Jim McKellar
Parkinson’s Support Group The City of Arcadia Recreation & Community Services Department – Senior Services Division in partnership with Neurosearch, Inc. of Pasadena provides the Parkinson’s Support Group for individuals with movement disorders, their family and friends willing to learning about this disease. The meeting dates are the third Friday of each month at 1:30pm, at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia
CA 91007. Come out to receive important information from guest speakers and enjoy light refreshments served. Arcadia Senior Services and its Parkinson Support Group are providing a special presentation. The lecture will focus on, “Tai Chi Balance Therapy and Parkinson Disease.” This educational presentation is for all individuals affected by Parkinson’s disease. If you have a movement disorder, have family members
or friends with Parkinson Disease this program provides information on how Parkinson Disease can be influenced by exercise. Reservations are preferred, walk-ins are welcome. If interested in attending please call Arcadia Senior Services at 626.574.5130. Meeting dates are: November 21 and January 16. For more information or to register, call Arcadia Senior Services at 626.574.5130.
Monrovia Passes Emergency Ordinances to Prevent “Mansionization” By SUSAN MOTANDER In response to large public turnouts at both city council meetings and a meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission, the Council passed two emergency ordinances at its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 18. The first ordinance creates a 45 day moratorium on the issuance of demolition permits for houses
constructed before 1940. The second prohibits issuing building permits for the same time period for construction of new homes or substantial additions to existing residences. As Steve Sizemore, Director of Community Development, explained, this time period will give city staff time to prepare a time frame for poten-
tially longer moratoria. He said staff would report back to the council at its December 16th meeting on plans for public hearings and other research necessary to put in place a more complete plan for the retention of Monrovia’s older homes and the maintenance of the character of its neighborhoods.
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The Sierra Madre Planning Commission had another three-hour session on the update to the General Plan. First, they talked about a bike lane for Sierra Madre Blvd. Most of the bickers that come through the City do that on Saturday morning and they are passing through to finish in La Canada. Most are not from town and are only passing through. Did we make a lane for horses? Of course not! The street was paved to accommodate automobiles. Fortunately, this discussion was set-aside. Then, followed a discussion on the replacement of sidewalks - it was mentioned that when redevelopment is to be done, then make the owner replace the sidewalk at the owner's expense. Historically, the
owners were required to pay for the sidewalk one time, not over and over. Does the redevelopment fee cover sidewalk replacement? Fortunately, this, too, was set-aside. A long time was spent on the discussion of historical homes in the City. This type of discussion has been going on for many, many years by the "no change group" in town. They try to say that any house that is old is historical and should not be replaced and rather than that it should also be controlled by the City. The Jameson House was mentioned and when that was being worked on, the house was moved, a kitchen and bathroom added and long winded discussion of the chimney. The owner also submitted five samples of the spindles
for the restoration of the front porch. No-one on the City staff could decide which spindle to use. Does the City's control of these things seem wise? All of this discussion seems to be aimed at more and more regulation and control over personal property. Does the owner have any rights over how his or her property is to be developed? The City has already overruled the CC&R's that might exist on the subdivision. There are already so many rules and regulations on personal property and the people do not need more of them. Put the General Plan update to bed and be done with it without more and more costs to the taxpayer. Anyone care to voice their opinion? Sierra Madre Watchman
Memorial for Sierra Madre’s Neil the Pig this Sunday By Terry Miller Neil had lived in Sierra Madre for 18 years without a single citation, complaint or traffic infraction. In fact, Neil didn’t even drive. No, Neil was an upstanding Sierra Madre citizen of the porcine family. He had a residence on Montecito thanks to the kindness of his family. Neil died last week and will be cremated. This newspaper nominated Neil for Grand Marshal of the July Fourth parade. Yes, Neil truly made a name for himself worldwide last year due to a silly ordinance that some bureaucrats wanted to enforce. Neil ultimately won but the story remains for historians to mull over. Some likened the plight of Neil to that of Wilbur in “Charlotte’s Web” but the Sierra Madre porcine’s predicament went far and beyond anything E.B. White could have written or imagined. The whole episode actually started out as a simple request from resident Dr. Katherine Emerson about a rather noisy rooster in a neighbor’s yard that had been disturbing the peace for some time and waking people up at all hours apparently. According to Emer-
son, she had contacted the city several times and got no results two months ago when she complained about the rooster’s existence…which was in violation of city ordinance. Within two hours of that phone conversation, the Pasadena Humane Society was as Emerson’s door complete with a cita-
of Neil’s human friends and his “Facebook friends” who immediately launched a campaign that attracted the attention not only of local media but national news organizations and Facebook friends worldwide. This wasn’t just any old swine story…this was about justice for a long-
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tion to have her pet potbelly pig Neil removed from the city of Sierra Madre limits due to a “code violation.” Emerson told Beacon Media, “That would have killed Neil…a modern day ‘Charlotte’s Web’ indeed…” News spread fast…very fast…thanks to a handful
time resident of the tiny foothill city. After considerable review of the code and fearing a public relations nightmare just in time for Halloween, Sierra Madre officials granted Neil a reprieve and allowed him to Please see page 17
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Beating the Holiday Blues this Season
By Victor Cass The Holiday Season is often perceived as a stressful and dark time for many people suffering from mental illnesses, especially depression. While we normally think of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas, and New Year’s as a time for dressing up, parties, family, feasting, lights, music, and the exchanging of gifts, it is often a stark reminder of the bleak, lonely existences for many, who often remember loved ones gone and expectations dashed. Even though many studies have debunked the notion of increased suicide rates during the holidays, and while seasonal affective disorder is more closely related to the short winter days and cold weather than a lonely Christmas Eve, it doesn’t negate the need to stay in touch with loved ones suffering from depression and other mental illnesses. What can we do to help them get through this tough
time, which would normally be a joyous, celebratory part of the year? As Thanksgiving approaches, there are many things to be thankful for. One of them, for me, is the Internet, where I like to get many of my helpful tips for all kinds of things in life. I perused various self-help, WebMD, and Wiki-esque sites, blending them in with my own experiences of what works, and came up with some of my best suggestions and advice. Here goes: -For one thing, be thankful that you are in a position to offer loving support, friendship, and assistance to those in need, whether it be a family member, loved one, or member of the public in a charitable fashion. We may never know the impact that our just showing up, offering a helping hand, or kind words can have on improving someone’s outlook. And as I always say, if not you, who? Be the one to make a difference, even
if it’s just in one person’s life. -One of my favorite suggestions is throwing an “orphan’s party.” I remember when I lived in New York City as a young man out of college, in my first career job as an Art Director, Christmas and snow came to the city. I had no family around, but a wealthy account executive buddy of mine took me under his family’s wing, and gave me one of the best holiday seasons ever.
While we might not always have rich friends, we can offer up our living room, back patio, or a coffee shop to throw a holiday party for any friends or family who have no family or loved ones to spend Thanksgiving or Christmas Eve with. -Try to eat healthier! While you or your loved ones may be in various conditions of health, cutting down on fatty, sugary foods
will help reduce the feelings of sluggishness, trim the extra pounds, and guard against depression. Eat holiday treats in moderation and try healthier staples like fruits, nuts, and salads. While you’re at it, cut back on the liquor, too, as we must remember that those holiday spirits are depressants. Try sipping “virgin” drinks, tea, coffee, or juices. -Be thankful that you have “choices.” Choose to create a new holiday tradition, one more suited to you and your loved one’s emotional/mental state. Choose to remember gone loved ones in more positive ways. Instead of being sad about their passing, think of creative ways to celebrate their life and their impact on you and your loved ones. Choose to lower your expectations of the holidays, taking the pressure off that they be “perfect,” and instead try to look at them like any other day. -For those on medication, make sure that they take their doses on time, es-
pecially during the holidays, and that their prescriptions are refilled in a timely manner. If your loved one sees a therapist, it might not hurt to schedule an extra session during the holidays, even if it’s just a quick “checking in” phone call. -Don’t be afraid to ask for specific help from established support systems, whether other friends, family, or organizations like NAMI. Whether it be helping wrap presents, putting up holiday decorations, or cooking, most people are willing to lend a hand, they just need to know how they can best assist you in your time of need. The Holiday Season doesn’t have to be a sad or lonely time for you or your loved ones, even if there is a struggle with a mental illness on board. With a little creativity, planning aforethought, and teamwork, you can make a big difference in bringing a little holiday cheer to not only yourself, but also any person at risk for the holiday blues.
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Giggle Fiber Launches 1,000 Meg Residential Internet
Paragon at Old Town now has the fastest home Internet in California Giggle Fiber, the new high speed fiber-opticbased Internet competitor in Monrovia and Arcadia, announced its first Gigabit speed Internet neighborhood: the 163 unit Paragon at Old Town. The new 1,000 Meg by 1,000 Meg symmetrical Internet service is priced at $79.95/month. Customers choosing to include home telephone service have a combined rate of only $99.90. “Gigabit Internet to the home is the future, but in Monrovia the future begins today,” said Dave Haverkate, Giggle Fiber’s CEO. “We are investing heavily in our network in Arcadia and Monrovia with the objective of making Gigabit level Internet available to every home and business.” Giggle Fiber presently
has over 4,000 local homes and businesses connected at speeds ranging from 5 Meg to 200 Meg. Today’s announcement of Gigabit service will accelerate a new era of competition and speed upgrades for all Monrovia and Arcadia residents and businesses. The Giggle Fiber business plan is to enable residential customers to receive all of their communications and home entertainment needs from a single Internet connection. “The days of the high priced cable bundle are numbered,” added Mark Haverkate, Giggle Fiber’s Business Development Director. “Our customers will be able to simultaneously stream multiple HD videos sources while only paying for the video content they actually want. Our job is
to be very reliable, at a low flat rate, with open access to all.” Giggle Fiber operates a retail and demonstration center at 512 S. Myrtle in Old Town Monrovia. Its new high technology data center is also locally based, as are all customer service and technical personnel. More information is available at www.gigglefiber.com or by calling 626999-8888. Reviews and social media outlets include Facebook, Yelp, and Twitter. Giggle Fiber began in June 2014 with the acquisition of the fiber optic network previously built and operated by Altrio/Champion. Since then, Internet speeds and reliability have been on a steady climb as new investments in technology have replaced the original design.
Nancy Sulahian, Music Director William Schmidt, Accompanist featuring
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A Ceremony of Carols Benjamin Britten Liesl Erman, Harp
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Ennio Morricone Michele Forrest, Oboe
Dravidian Dithyramb Victor Paranjoti
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Undine Moore Weslee Glenn and Mark Kozlowski, Soloists Also music by Salas, Homilius, M. Haydn, Dickau and Tichell
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false report that two youths with guns had robbed a victim; the officers chased McDade for several blocks, before shooting him, claiming they believed that he had a gun. However, McDade was unarmed. Pasadena City Manager Michael Beck sparked a public outcry in July when he publicly stated that the City would release only the recommendations in the OIR Report. Numerous community members urged the City Council to release the full OIR Report. Community members, community organizations, and newspapers then filed public records act requests for the OIR Report. At the City’s urging, the PPOA filed suit in early September to prevent the City from releasing any part of the OIR Report; the City used the PPOA lawsuit to avoid responding to the public records act requests. McDade’s mother, Anya Slaughter, the Pasadena NAACP, ACT, the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, and ACLU Board member Kris Ockershauser
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intervened in the lawsuit, got the PPOA’s lawsuit dismissed as premature because the City had not indicated it was going to release the document; Judge Chalfant ordered the City to “stop playing games” and indicate whether or not it would release the report. The Los Angeles Times at the same time intervened to also seek release of the OIR Report. The City then submitted under seal a copy of the Report that redacted 14 pages of the 70-page report. On November 4, Judge Chalfant overruled most of the PPOA’s objections to release of the OIR Report, ordered the City to un-redact two of its proposed redactions, and ordered the City to redact four short portions that it had not redacted. On November 14, Judge Chalfant entered the judgment ordering release of the revised redacted report but stayed for 20 days until December 3 the City’s obligation to release the report. PPOA Attorney Richard Shinee indicated in
Court that the PPOA would seek a further stay in the appellate courts and would ask the appellate court to prevent the release of the redacted report. Dale Gronemeier, attorney for the interveners (except for the LA Times) stated that he was disappointed that the PPOA is going to try to further delay the release of the report. He indicated that his clients and the LA Times have not yet decided whether they would ask the appellate court to release the whole report. Gronemeier said “I’d like to get back to discussing why this unarmed young African-American should not have been shot by the Pasadena Police, the failures in police practices that led to the shooting, and the indefensible City administrative review that exonerated the officers for their conduct in a reckless shooting. I just hope the OIR Report’s criticisms of the City’s City’s administrative review is not buried in the 14 pages that Judge Chalfant has allowed the City to redact.”
Blair High School Concert Band directed by Michael Birnbryer
Music selections include
“The Star Spangled Banner” music by John Stafford Smith arranged by Luigi Zanilelli “Danzon No. 2” by Arturo Marquez
“Variations on America” by Eric Whitacre “O Magnum Mysterium” by Morten Lauridsen, arranged by H. Robert Reynolds
Sunday, November 23rd - 3:30PM Thorne Hall, Occidental College with guest ensemble
The Loma Linda Academy Wind Symphony directed by Giovanni Santos
Music selections include
“Italian Polka” by Sergei Rachmaninoff, arranged by Lucas “Sleep” by Eric Whitacre
Donald Grantham’s Sweet Canaan from Spangled Heavens “Sanctuary” by FrankTicheli Second Movement of “Give Us This Day” by David Maslanka
Admission and parking are free. Please visit bands.caltech.edu or call 626.395.3295 for more information
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away, they still had more than they knew what to do with. Not wanting this food to go to waste, Zach was inspired to harvest and donate the fruit off his tree (such as to Foothill Unity in Monrovia). His work quickly caught on in the community, as more and more pickers and fruit donors joined the cause. In no time, the organization Fruit for All was formed. News Flash: Not every teenager is preoccupied with texting, computers, video games and Facebook. In fact, we met a rather unique Junior at Arcadia High School in 2011 who spent a good deal of his spare time outdoors in the fresh air helping his fellow man. Zach Selby, then 17, got into some physically exacting work, picking fresh fruit from trees, boxing that fruit and delivering the copious yield to places such as the Foothill Unity Center and Los Angeles Mission. – all with a little help from his friends and consequently new business grew out of a relatively simple premise. The company – Fruit For All – as it is now known, was inescapable. The not-for profit group has been growing gradually but progressively each month as word gets out of this extraordinary endeavor. The total netted for the day we visited Zach was 645.5 pounds of tangerines, oranges and lemons. It was a big weekend, but “not our biggest” according to Judith Selby who helps her son and his crew every weekend. In
late January 2011, Fruit for All had a 1,000-pound-plus weekend “once we added up the picks from our satellite group and our own numbers.” Zach’s mother Judith told us in 2011. The ambitious group of volunteers got a major boost in the fall 2010 when Arcadia resident Carla Heer and her family joined forces. Heer organized her four kids to knock on doors and hand out flyers in the area looking for donor fruit trees. It didn’t take long for homeowners to appreciate what these kids were doing. Word is gradually spreading and the buzz is nothing but positive. “Everyone wins!” according to Zach’s mother. Kids and some parents are enjoying the out of door experience you simply don’t get on Facebook. The satellite groups, which go out on picks using the founders’ equipment – deliver the fruit to the L.A. mission on a regular basis. Foothill Unity Center’s executive director in 2011, Joan Whitenack said Fruit For All was “an answer to our prayers.” A strong believer in fresh fruits and vegetables, especially local fruit, Whitenack said that she is convinced local fruit will help fight off local allergies and other ailments. The notuncommon theory that has been tested with time and honored by local gourmet chefs who believe in local, seasonal fruit and vegetables. Foothill Unity Center serves between 600-800
families per week with their Monrovia and Pasadena locations. Whitenack calls Zach Selby’s efforts a “miracle” as fresh fruit and vegetables have such a short shelf life as opposed to canned goods. Alas, Zach went to college and the organization continued to grow, all of the plump persimmons, gorgeous guavas, and peak pomegranates still needed to be harvested. Fruit For All found an answer in Food Forward. Food Forward is the largest non-profit fruit gleaning organization in Southern California; since 2009, Food Forward has rescued and donated over five million pounds of fresh, local produce that would otherwise go to waste. In 2012, Fruit for All merged with Food Forward, a partnership that ensured fruit in the San Gabriel Valley doesn't have to go to waste. Fruit grows wildly under the sunny Southern California sun—but the abundance on the branches hangs in stark contrast to LA's serious problem of food insecurity. One in six adults and one in four children in LA County are food insecure, meaning they don't get enough nutritious food to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. Food Forward fills a vital role in the community by connecting those with abundance to those who need it the most. In the 5 years since their establishment, Food Forward has collected over 5 million lbs. of fruit through their Backyard Harvest, Farmers Market Recovery, and Wholesale Recovery Programs, donated 20 million servings, engaged 6,000 volunteers, and picked at over a thousand properties. In order to continue growing, Food Forward is always looking for more properties and volunteers. If you or someone you know has fruit to donate, check out foodforward. org to register your tree. Spread the word! Anyone interested in volunteering can check out foodforward.org/events to find a pick or farmers market glean happening close by; the picks are fun, highly rewarding, and delicious.. so grab a friend or two and come out for a pick!
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The Friends of the Sierra Madre Pasadena Ice Skating Center and Pickwick Library Silent Auction at the Library Ice Garden to Host 2014 Holiday Challenge Dec. 5-7 Now Through Dec. 1 Featured are many interesting and collectible books, including some Signed, First, and Limited Editions. The books will be in the Display Case in the main room of the library and will be available for inspection from 1-2 p.m. on Saturdays, November 8, 15, 22 and 7-8 p.m. on Monday, December 1. The auction will end at 8 p.m. on December 1. THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON COOKBOOK Do you know about the luxury Inn at Little Washington in Virginia? Travel and Leisure magazine has named it as the number one hotel in the world for food! The chef, Patrick O’Connell, is celebrated for his innovative cuisine using the freshest local ingredients. Located in a small rural town, called Little Washington to distinguish it from Washington, D.C., the inn is warm and charming and has been visited by many distinguished guests. This book not only showcases the food and recipes but the traditional décor and antiques of the inn itself. A beautiful book which would make a wonderful gift or for your own cookbook collection! VISIONS OF ARMAGEDDON Signed by Jerry Bruckheimer, this Limited Edition book was planned to showcase the ARMAGEDDON movie and is filled with photographs and text which explores the work of artists and technicians who contributed to the movie. Although Michael Bay, the director, was
also supposed to sign each of the 1200 books, he had a falling out with Bruckheimer and refused to put his name on it. Many of the books were destroyed. This is #223 of the Limited First Edition and would make a great collector’s item for the movie buff. INDIANS: A CHANGING FRONTIER This beautiful book showcases the art of George Winter, an English artist born in 1810 who attended The Royal Academy of Art. He moved to the United States in 1830 and was fascinated by the Plains Indian culture. Hearing of the plight of northern Indiana’s Potawatomi Indians, who were being removed to Kansas in what would later be called the “Potawatomi Trail of Death”, he moved to Indiana to document their culture and history in his evocative paintings. THE DEMI-WIDOW Mary Pickford, the highest paid and most popular actress in the world in the early 20th century, wrote this book in 1935 as her film career began to wane. This short novel, dedicated to “Someone I Love’” tells the story of Coralee Dumont, golden-haired, silver-voiced little widow whose extraordinary run of good luck began when she was stranded in Paris one summer. It has been signed by Mary Pickford. WILDFLOWERS OF AMERICA Signed by former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson and Carlton B. Lees, the
landscape architect who planned the National Wildflower Research Center, this is a lovely book celebrating the beautiful and charming native wildflowers of the United States. Lavish and colorful photographs accompany the text. QUILTS: A LIVING TRADITION A sumptuous book of colorful quilts, this book would be a wonderful addition to the craftperson’s library. It explains the evolution of quilting from the eighteenth century into today, showcasing the most beautiful art quilts of the modern age. These creations are stunning! Included are photographs of African-American, Hawaiian, Amish and Native American quilts. LAW: A TREASURY OF ART AND LITERATURE The story of law and how it evolved through the ages is told through painting, photography, fiction, essay and poetry. This is a largeformat book which is lavishly illustrated and includes excerpts from Justinian’s Digest of Roman Laws, Cicero’s Laws and Paine’s Common Sense. A beautiful volume. Other books will be featured in an upcoming article in the next few weeks. Bids on the books may be made on bid sheets in the “Silent Auction” notebook on the Service Counter in the library. The highest bid will be accepted as the winner when the Auction closes at 8 p.m. Monday, December 1.
The holiday season kicks into high gear for ice skaters from five states when the Ice Skating Institute Holiday Challenge ice skating competition returns to the Pasadena Ice Skating Center and Pickwick Ice Gardens in Burbank from Dec. 5-7. More than 480 competitors from 31 skating rink teams from California, Illinois, Nevada, Ohio and Texas will compete in the three-day national event, which will feature more than 34 hours of competition at the two rinks. There will be a total of 927 performances – 612 individual performances and 315 team routines. Pasadena has the largest rink team represented with 119 skaters. Eighty-nine-year-old Yvonne Dowlen from South Suburban Ice Arena is the oldest skater entered to compete. Two 72-year-olds, Daniel Brown from Carlson Ice Arena and Jeanne Brilhante
from ice Station Valencia, also will skate. The youngest skaters are 3-year-olds Sofia Capuya and Sophia Monestere, both representing the LA Kings Valley Ice Center Events include artistic skating, couples spotlight, dance, ensemble, family spotlight, figures, footwork, freestyle, interpretive, jump and spin, pain, production team, rhythmic, solo compulsories, solo spotlight, stoking, synchronized teams, team compulsories and tots. “We’re thrilled that the ISI selected the Pasadena Ice Skating Center as one of the hosts for this year’s Holiday Challenge,” said Randy Winship, general manager of the Pasadena Ice Skating Center. “This is only the second time that any Pasadena rink has hosted a national skating competition and it’s the first time since moving into our new facility in 2011.” Pasadena has seen its share of well-known figure
The Newcomers and Friends of San Gabriel Valley Club Invite New Residents to December Meet and Greet The Newcomers and Friends of San Gabriel Valley club invites new local residents in the San Gabriel Valley to join in their upcoming December events. The SGV Newcomers monthly “meet and greet” coffee will be held on December 3rd in Sierra Madre. The coffee is a great way to meet the
members of SGV Newcomers and learn about the various monthly club activities. Anyone interested in joining the club is welcome to attend. The coffee is at 10:00am as usual. Additionally, Newcomers is hosting a luncheon on December 10 in Pasadena. Other SGV Newcomers club activities include a book club, Bunco, Bridge,
Mah Jongg, Pinochle, Scrabble, golf, hiking, movie goers, garden gals, wine tasting, travel, luncheons, tours and more. To learn more about the Newcomers and Friends of San Gabriel Valley club contact them via email at sgvnewcomers@ yahoo.com or visit them online at www.sgvnewcomers.com
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skaters skate and train in the city’s rinks, including Sonja Henie (Norwegian threetime Olympic gold medalist– 1928, 1932 and 1936), Peggy Fleming (American Olympic gold medalist in 1968), Mirai Nagusu (2008 U.S. national champion and fourth place in the 2010 Olympics) and Taryn Jurgenson (2010 U.S. Olympian). The center is open yearround and offers both group and private instruction for beginner to advanced skaters. It offers figure skating and hockey programs along with general public skating sessions. For more information about the ISI Holiday Challenge, visit http:// www.skateisi.com/site/Sub. Cfm?content=holiday_challenge. For information about the Pasadena Ice Skating Center, call (626) 578-0800 or visit www.skatepasadena. com.
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La Salle’s DeSales to Become a Washington State Cougar
On November 12, National Letter of Intent Signing Day, senior Haley De Sales of La Salle High School in Pasadena signed her Letter of Intent to attend Washington State University on an athletic scholarship for volleyball. Haley’s volleyball accolades include: First Team All-League (3 years), First Team All CIF Division 1A (3 years); Max Preps first team All-State; San Gabriel Valley Newspapers’ AllArea First Team. In addition, she was a key member of the school’s first and second CIF Volleyball titles in Division IA, and even more outstanding, she was backto-back CIF Player of the year in Division I. In addition to her athletic success, she maintains a GPA above 3.7. The La Salle athletics program emphasizes commitment, discipline, and character. However, the academic program is their priority with athletics serv-
ing as a valuable companion. These two, coupled with the school’s Lasallian values, help develop the complete Lancer studentathlete. Many high school athletes dream of becoming an Olympian or professional athlete and parents dream of their child earning a col-
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lege athletic scholarship, but unfortunately, this is a difficult and often unrealistic goal. Statistics show that just one out of every 1000 high school athletes will receive a Division I scholarship and only two of 100 high school athletes will play in college.
Maranatha beat Mission Prep 47-21 in a stunning CIF game Friday
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High School Football Scores Azusa vs. El Monte 33-26 La Salle Senior Haley DeSales signs her Letter of Intent to Washington State with her volleyball coach, Tiare Tuitama, mother Terri, father Rob, and brother Justin. - Photos by John Blackstock
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Rosemead vs. Covina 31-27 Burbank vs. El Rancho 38-34 Monrovia vs. Don Lugo 26-20 Muir vs. Cathedral 22-36 Maranatha vs. Mission Prep 47-21 Maranatha continued their undefeated streak by beating Mission Prep last Friday Night 47-21. The Minutemen’s offense was efficient with Eli Snyder completing 14-20 passes for 266 yards and three touchdowns. Those completions included a 64 yard touch-
down pass to Junior, Drew Algori and D’Mitri Mata who had a total of 108 yards and a touchdown on 6 receptions. The passing game, as always, was accompanied by the fundamental rushing attack led by Caleb Devine. Devine rushed 22 times for 183 yards and 3 touchdowns. The Minutemen ran right through Mission Prep and are headed to play in Redlands this Friday night against Arrowhead Christian. Good luck Minutemen!
Girls Volleyball Duarte Rallies to Leave Desert High, High and Dry -Duarte rallies after being down two matches, to win three straight games against Desert High from Edwards Ari Force Base. The match scores were: 15-25, 27-29, 25-23, 2725, 15. Duarte has earned their first appearance in the CIF championship this Friday or Saturday against second-ranked Cate who is 22-1 on the season.
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November 20 - 22 Arcadia High School Theatre Department presents Alice In Wonderland at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center ( 188 Campus Drive) November 20th & 21st at 7pm and November 22nd at 4pm. Tickets may be purchased from any Arcadia High School theatre student or online at www. arcadiastage.com. Tickets are $10 for Students/Seniors; $15 for General Admission; and $30 for VIP. Each ticket offers over $75 in discounts at local restaurants November 21 -“Caring Conversations” a program for Caregivers at the Arcadia Community Center, 375 Campus Drive at 10 am. The City of Arcadia Recreation & Community Services Department – Senior Services Division in partnership with USC Davis School of Gerontology is hosting a series of workshops on De-Stressing Techniques the third Friday of each month Come out to receive important information to relieve stress in your life as a caregiver. Workshop dates are: Fridays, November 21, January 16, February 20 and March 20. For more information or to register, call Arcadia Senior Services at 626.574.5130. November 21 -- “Parkinson’s Support Group” presented by the City of Arcadia Recreation & Community Services Department – Senior Services at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive at 1:30 pm. In partnership with Neurosearch, Inc. of Pasadena provides the Parkinson’s Support Group for individuals with movement disorders, their family and friends willing to learning about this disease. The meeting dates are the third Friday of each month at 1:30 pm. Come out to receive important information from guest speakers and enjoy light refreshments served. Arcadia Senior Services and its Parkinson Support Group are providing a special presentation. The lecture will focus on, “Tai Chi Balance Therapy and Parkinson Disease”. This educational presentation is for all individuals affected by Parkinson’s disease. If you have a movement dis-
order, have family members or friends with Parkinson Disease this program provides information on how Parkinson Disease can be influenced by exercise. Reservations are preferred, walk-ins are welcome. If interested in attending please call 626.574.5130. Free.
duarte November 25 -29th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast and 27th Annual Duarte Chamber Community Service Recognition Awards at the City of Hope Cooper Building (1500 E. Duarte Road) from 7-9 am. For more information contact the Duarte Chamber at 626-357-3333.
el monte November 20 -- Santa Fe Trail Plaza Groundbreaking Ceremony at the northwest corner of Valley Boulevard & Monterey Avenue at 10:30 am. Free refreshments. November 22 -Downtown Disney Shuttle – shuttle service only! 2 pm departure - 8:30 pm return. Tickets may be purchased at the El Monte Trolley Station, 3650 Center Avenue. Last date of purchase is November 19. Advance purchase is required. For additional information, please visit the El Monte Trolley Office or go to www.elmonteca. gov. Trolley Station Office hours for ticket sales are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cost 6.00 per person – shuttle only.
monrovia November 21 -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. November 21 -Live folk music concert at 412 at 412 S. Myrtle Ave. at 8 p.m. 626-357-1091 or soKattyWompus.com for information. Free.
temple city November 23 -Holiday Boutique and Bagel Brunch at Temple
Beth David, 9677 Longden Drive from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.
pasadena November 20 -“Fragile World,” a compelling faith-based feature film, will premiere at the Laemmle Playhouse (673 E. Colorado Blvd) at 7:30 pm. An additional screening will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, 11/22. The story centers on a lonely interior decorator with a history of delusions who falls for a dashing stranger who may or may not be real. The film, awarded five doves by the Dove Foundation, ponders the depths of human loss, the fragile framework of the human mind, and the road to emotional and spiritual healing. $10 tickets can be purchased on the theater's website at laemmle.com/theaters/6. For further information, email bruisedreedproductions@ gmail.com, visit Facebook/ FragileWorldtheMovie or view the trailer on youtube (“Fragile World Official Trailer”). November 21 -Time: 8:00 p.m. Stop Kiss at the Pasadena Playhouse (39 South El Molino Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. STOP KISS marks The Playhouse directorial debut of Seema Sueko, who joined The Playhouse staff in January 2014. Originally produced Off-Broadway at The Public Theater, with a cast including Sandra Oh and Jessica Hecht, this critically acclaimed play received the GLAAD Media Award for Best New York Production. STOP KISS tells the story of Sara and Callie, who are walking through New York City's West Village late at night when they share their first kiss. This leads to a vicious attack by an angry bystander, in which Sara is horribly injured. Throughout STOP KISS, relationships are explored, formed, and even ended. Diana Son elaborates on the depths of human emotion and compassion. Cost: $35.00 - $125.00 November 22 -- Jeremy Rosenberg Book Launch, Conversation with Adolfo V. Nodal, & Creative Time Summit Screening at Armory Center for the Arts (145 N Raymond Ave.) from 12 - 5:00 pm. As part of Big City Forum’s on-going res-
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November 22 - 23 -- The Pasadena City College Foundation Presents the 2nd Annual Million Meals Marathon at PCC Parking Lot 1 (Corner of Hill Ave. and Colorado Blvd.) at 11 am. In an effort to combat hunger in local communities, Pasadena City College will be holding its second annual Million Meals Marathon Food Drive on the campus Nov. 22 to 23. From 11 a.m. on Saturday to 11 a.m. on Sunday, organizers and volunteers will be on campus collecting donations for non-perishable food items for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and the Pasadena Humane Society.. This year’s Million Meals Marathon Food Drive will feature live music, giveaways, vendor booths, and a raffle for larger donations. Freund said the goal is to collect more than 2,000 pounds of non-perishable food. That amount will be enough to stock both food banks for two to three months. In lieu of a non-perishable food item, organizers will also be accepting monetary donations on-site or through the PCC Foundation website at www. pasadena.edu/give. Free.
idency, Armory Center for the Arts presents a book launch for Under Spring: Voices + Art + Los Angeles by Jeremy Rosenberg. Join Rosenberg and renowned LA arts champion Adolfo V. Nodal for a live discussion at 2pm. Throughout the day, watch exclusive presentations from the 2014 Creative Time Summit, recorded live the prior weekend in Stockholm, Sweden. Free. November 22 -Pasadena Waldorf Schools 19th Annual Elves Faire at Pasadena Waldorf School (209 Mariposa St.) from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. read more » Get ready for another beautiful, magical Elves’ Faire! This event is created each fall through the creativity, passion, and dedication of the PWS parents, staff, and faculty as a gift to the greater community. The Faire features music, feasting, crafting, holiday shopping, medieval-style contests and games for children of all ages. Free November 22 -UCLA Bruins vs. USC Trojans at the Rose Bowl (1001 Rose Bowl Dr.) at 5 pm. Fans should plan their trip in advance. To avoid traffic-related delays and the potential for parking to fill up at the stadium, it is strongly recommended fans arrive at the stadium
no later than 1:00PM. The Rose Bowl Stadium encourages fans to consider carpooling, shuttle buses or other means of shared transportation as part of their planning to assist in alleviating travel time and congestion. Cost: $100 $910+.
san gabriel November 21 -- San Gabriel’s Farmers Market at Vincent Lugo Park (corner of Wells & Ramona Streets) from 4 pm to 8 pm. Free. November 23 -- Ballet Kukan Academy presents The Ugly Duckling at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse (320 S Mission Dr.) from 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm. A beloved children’s tale with a great message: to respect & be kind to others.Established in 2007 in Arcadia CA, Ballet Kukan Academy has been serving in Arcadia/Monrovia
community for 7 years. Ballet Kukan Academy offer a complete classical ballet program under The Royal Academy of Dance method. Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets and for more information, call Ballet Kukan Academy at (626) 791-1178 or visit www.balletkukan.com.
sierra madre November 26 -Teen Book Club at the Sierra Madre Library (440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.) at 4:00 pm. Middle school and high school students are invited to join the Teen Book Club, Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 5 p.m. during the school year. Participants receive free paperback books, eat snacks, play board games, meet other students their age, share ideas, and make friends. Contact 626-3557186. Free.
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Candidate Filing Period for Pasadena Unified School Duarte Unified School Board Elections Opens Nov. 17 District Announces Candidates for Open The Pasadena City terms for PUSD Board of of Education election, each in the City Clerk’s Office at Clerk’s Office issued the Education members repre- member will be elected by Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Notice of Election for the senting Districts 2, 4 and 6. the voters residing within Garfield Ave., Room S228. Board Seat March 10, 2015, Primary The terms for PUSD a specific geographic sub- Candidates will learn about Nominating Election for the Pasadena City Council and the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD). The official nomination period for candidates is open from Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, through Friday, Dec. 12, 2014. Eligible Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre voters will cast their ballots next year to elect local representatives to four-year
Board of Education at-large seats 2, 4 and 6 will expire in May 2015. Following the approval of Measure A on June 5, 2012, the Pasadena Unified School District is now divided into seven geographic sub-district areas which includes Pasadena, Altadena, Sierra Madre, and various unincorporated County pockets outside the City limits. Continuing with the upcoming 2015 Board
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district within the school district area. The terms for Board of Education subdistricts 2, 4, and 6 are four years. There are no term limit provisions for serving on the PUSD Board of Education. For election information, visit www.cityofpasadena.net/cityclerk/election or call the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 744-4124. The City’s election web page will be updated regularly as candidates file nomination papers. Candidate paperwork must be filed at the Pasadena City Clerk’s Office and not District offices. Candidates are encouraged to attend one of the informational workshops held by the Pasadena City Clerk at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, and at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014. Both workshops will be held
the nomination filing process and local election laws and will have the opportunity to ask questions. There is a need for poll workers and accessible polling locations for the consolidated City and PUSD primary election on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, and for the general municipal election on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Poll workers and polling sites are critical components of the election process. Contact the Pasadena City Clerk’s office at (626) 744-4124 to sign up as a poll worker or to host a polling site. Your assistance as a poll worker is especially needed if you speak Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese or Spanish. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the March 10, 2015, and April 21, 2015, elections.
The Duarte Unified School District Governing Board is holding a meeting at Northview Intermediate School, 1401 Highland Ave., Duarte, on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. At that time they will interview and make a provisional appointment to fill one Board vacancy. The selected candidate will take the oath of office and begin the provisional term at the board meeting on December 11, 2014.
Four candidates applied for the appointment and have cleared the requirements including to be at least 18 years of age, be a resident of the Duarte Unified School District, be a registered voter in the State of California, and not be disqualified from holding civil office by the constitution or any law of the State of California. The four applicants are: Jim Dinsmore, David Hall, Swati Puri, and Cheryl Taylor.
Holiday Jazz Concert and Sing-A-Long Altadena Library Barbara J. Pearson Community Room Friday, Dec. 5 at 7PM Join us for a family holiday jazz concert and sing-along for all ages! Get into the spirit of the holiday season with The Jazz Zone, with music director and emcee, Roscoe Lee Owens and a jazz vocalist in the mix. Formed in 2000, The Jazz Zone is a creative collective of musicians and artists showcasing their gifts throughout Southern California. The Jazz Zone musicians have several years of experience in performances, entertaining and trilling audiences with successful results for private parties such as wed-
dings, birthdays as well as projects for businesses, organizations and municipalities. In addition to their live performances, they are also featured on a weekly online streaming show on The Arroyo Channel. Their website is http://jazzzonenetwork.net. For more information about this program, please contact the Altadena Library at (626) 798-0833 or visit us online at http:// www.altadenalibrary.org Altadena Library District, 600 E. Mariposa St. Altadena, CA 91001.
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TCUSD Honors Teachers of the Year
Temple City Unified School District’s 2014-2015 Teachers of the Year were recognized for their outstanding dedication and service to the District and its students at the November 12, 2014 Board of Education Meeting. Cloverly Elementary School celebrates fourth grade instructor, Allen Wong, as its teacher of the year. Emperor Elementary School honors fourth grade teacher, Vicky Lin. Special Education instructor, Connie Grainger, is La Rosa Elementary School’s outstanding teacher. Oak Avenue Intermediate School recognizes English Language Development teacher, Natasha Neumann. Band and Orchestra instructor/director, Bert Ferntheil, is Temple City High School’s teacher of the year.
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Mr. Ferntheil also received special recognition as TCUSD’s Teacher of the Year for his outstanding service to students and the District. Reggie Rios receives special teacher of the year honors at the Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center. Board Members Kenneth Knollenberg, John
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Pomeroy, Bob Ridley, and Kien Tiet and Superintendent Kathy Perini congratulated everyone for receiving these very special and well-deserved awards. TCUSD’s Teachers and Classified Employees of the Year were also honored at a special recognition luncheon at the District Office on October 30.
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What Exactly is a Doo-Dah Parade? From its Humble Beginnings in 1978 By Terry Miller
The 37th annual Doo Dah Parade this past weekend was, as always, a celebration of the simple and yet complex issues in our lives. It is an “anything goes and usually does” kind of event in East Pasadena that really defies dogmatic definition. It has lovingly been called the ‘twisted sister’ of the Rose Parade but it is so much more to hundreds who participate each year and the thousands who come out to enjoy the eclectic madness which is Doo Dah. This year some of the usual suspects i.e. Uncle Fester, Count Smokula, and, of course Nancy Urbach were high on the list of favorites to watch. The belly dancer who shimmies to the name Narayana was the queen of Saturday's parade, selected a few weeks earlier at American Legion Post 287- the home of the official pre and
after parties of Doo Dah. Urbach has danced her way through the saucy parade every year since it started in 1978. Wearing the Doo Dah crown has been a fantasy of hers all these years- and now, that dream has become reality. The royal Doo Dah crown, by the way, features rhinestones, not diamonds -as well as little peacocks and peacock feathers. Queen Narayana arrived looking not unlike Cleopatra, on a litter carried by bare-chested men Saturday morning, waving and periodically getting off the litter and dancing in the streets. Now, the other aspect of the parade is the great music. How about the world’s most sought after band ‘Snotty Scotty and his Hankies’ whose classic hits include “Let’s get s—t faced” which climbed to number 1 on the obscure Surfboard Charts (a very
distant cousin, 33 times removed, of Billboard) a decade or two ago. Other music included the Whistling Diva from Monrovia and Drunk in the Garage with their catchy little ditty entitled “More Beer…” You can see the progression of theme – It is was it is! Pasadena Police had their work cut out for them: ducking flying tortillas and checking the media for proper credentials of those attempting to photograph the exceptionally silly parade. The highlight for this reporter was the Visual Arts Guild’s Umbrella Movement which highlighted the strife of Hong Kong students’ struggle for democracy. Three-quarters of the way through the parade, an overly anxious Public Works employee from the city decided he’d start cleaning up the tortillas off
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the streets. Parade organizer, Paddy Hurley asked Pasadena PD why this was happening and in due course a motorcycle officer went code 3 and pulled the suspect over and ordered him to “step out of the vehicle.” The great tortilla premature tortilla clean-up was on hold. Anyone is free to join, for a small fee, and everyone including that wonderful power couple of decades past ‘John and Yoko’ strolled the Boulevard this year this year. He looked rather good I must say, but Yoko was missing that Japanese gene. Doo Dah's perennial favorites, the laugh-out-louders, and the sheer “magnitude of merry silliness are all off the charts…did we mention the Doo Dah Parade is the only parade known to go in two directions at once…” one local TV station decreed. For veterans of Doo Dah this year’s parade was perhaps a little shorter and less well attended than in previous years but the climate was perfect. It seemed obvious to one observer however, that the city “wants Doo Dah
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gone…” The gentleman (we’ll call Fred to protect his high profile position) said that police officers were stricter than usual this year to the point of being almost rude to some people just looking to have a little fun on a Sat-
urday morning. A nearby parade watcher echoed his sentiment adding that the PD was way too “heavy handed,” with the penal code rules and regulations – which, as we all know, don’t exists in Doo Dah land – thank goodness!
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The cast of Meet Me in St. Louis rehearses at the Taylor Performing Arts Center in preparation of the musical’s opening this evening, Thursday, November 20. The production will be presented five times over the weekend. Tonight, Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd at 8 p.m. with matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturday and 4 p.m. on Sunday the 23rd. General Admission Tickets are only $25 with reduced rates for seniors, children and students with i.d. The Taylor PAC is located at 845 West Colorado Blvd., on the campus of Monrovia High School. This professional production is the fourth presented by the school district for the community. – Photo Courtesy MHS
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Behind the Curtains at Inland Pacific Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” Local Company readies for performances starting Nov. 29 at Arcadia Performing Arts Center By COURTNEY BLACKBURN
On a cloudy Saturday afternoon, I traveled twenty minutes into San Bernardino—specifically, 5050 Arrow Highway, Montclair—to take a peek “behind the curtains” at Inland Pacific Ballet, one of Southern California’s premier professional ballet companies, which is gearing up to perform holiday favorite ballet, “The Nutcracker,” all the way from Arcadia to Riverside. Critically acclaimed Inland Pacific Ballet is bringing "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 are certain to stir the imagination! Hiding inside a large, industrial exterior, IPB is located in a former warehouse that used to be used for making motor homes in the 1940s-1950s. “They used to hang chassis from the beams!” smiled Victoria Koenig, the delicate and calmly competent co-founder and artistic director of IPB. “The middle section used to be a gym. We’ve been encroaching steadily about every seven years, expanding our studios.” The warm hardwood floor inside the foyer was flooded with color—students in leotards and tights of all hues sprawled and stretched on the floor (and walls!), laughing, chattering, and peeking in the studio viewing windows at their fellow dancers hard at work inside. On the walls, flyers, casting calls, schedules, and some truly lovely canvas-wrapped photos of professional dancers caught the eye. One of the lovely ballerinas in the canvases, Kelly Lamaroux, is now a ballet mistress, and indeed was currently inside the studio, teaching. Slipping past another large studio, a Pilates room
The younger dance students watch, enraptured, as the professionals practice. -Photo by Zuleyka Araiza
dedicated to training and injury prevention, and a beautifully crammed little store with everything a dancer could want in vibrant color (Arlene, one of the parents, sub-lets and runs the store); Victoria brought me to the dancer’s lounge, a tiny room sandwiched between studios with a comfy couch or two and a vending machine. Before sitting down, she picked up a water bottle and used tissue—“dancer’s droppings” was the technical term she used—and made sure everything was spic and span. Inland Pacific Ballet was founded in 1994 by Victoria and Kevin Myers, associate director. It's their 20th anniversary, and they're still celebrating. I asked Victoria about managing the artistic, creative side of ballet along with keeping it growing as a business. Victoria chuckled lightly, and considered. “Art and business...I’d say 30-40% of my time is spent in the studio; the rest networking, organizing, dealing with finances, casting, and doing the ‘business’ of running a professional company.” She added, “Kevin builds scenery, studios—and he is an extraordinary dancer. He can come in from welding, and give a beautiful performance!” IPB consists of about 15 professional dancers (pre-
recession, around 21) and “apprentices”—the most dedicated and advanced students from the Inland Pacific Ballet Academy. The apprentices take six technique classes, two pointe classes, and a few more training sessions for a total of around 20-22 hours a week. Most ballet companies have a school attached—the Academy is for profit, but the professional company is not. Academy students often end up being professionals with the company. The ultrafamous ballet master George Balanchine called ballet school the "backbone" of the company. “It’s a lovely synergistic operation," said Victoria. Editor’s Note: Enjoying the tour so far? Join us next week to read part two of “Behind the Curtains at Inland Pacific Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’”! Start a holiday tradition and see "The Nutcracker" at: -Arcadia Performing Arts Center, 188 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 Saturday, November 29, 2014 2:00 pm Sunday, November 30, 2014 2:00 pm For more performance dates, please see our followup next week; or check out Information and Tickets available at ipballet.org; tickets from $38 with senior/ child/group discounts available.
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‘phone calls on this matter as you’ll read on in our ‘Letters to the Editor’ page in this week’s edition. According to a source at the Post Office in Arcadia, the city apparently demanded the
good old drive-through be relocated in preparation for a fence being erected around the Post Office campus. This, we discovered, is false. Other rumors circulating like the “lost letter files” are
that Santa Clara will become a one-way street and that the 24 Hour Fitness Parking lot is slated for mixed use development once the Gold Line starts to bring passengers into Arcadia in 2015.
So we e-mailed the city and Rep. Judy Chu’s office to get up-to-speed so to speak about this latest twist in the ongoing postal saga. Mailing a letter seemed a little dangerous, at least if you mail it from
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Arcadia. According to third-hand information we received there have been some inaccuracies in some of the stories being circulated. The city says the local Post Master is concerned that Gold Line patrons will be using the post office back lot as a parking lot. In an effort to avoid the problem, they want to fence the lot. This is 100% their idea, according to our sources. The city has not told them they had to fence their lot. The Post Office moved the bins to the city right-ofway without their knowledge in preparation for constructing the fence. The city immediately told them that this was an unsafe location and that the boxes had to be relocated – which, of course they have not. Arcadia prefers the option of putting things back where they were and putting the fence behind (to the south) of the turnout area. This would meet everyone’s goals – the parking area would be fenced and the boxes would be in a safe and logical location. The Post Master has never given us a reason why this is not possible; however, they instead want to move the boxes to either the alleyway at the side of the building (which would necessitate making the alley one-way) or in front of the Post Office on Wheeler. Given those options, the city prefers the Wheeler option, with the boxes being placed on the Post Office lot back from the curb to discourage quick parking on Wheeler. Both of these alternatives are vastly inferior to the original location. The city continues to speak with the Post Master and hope to have a resolution shortly. We asked Jason Kruckeberg, Arcadia’s Assistant City Manager and Development Services Director to comment on the situation: “The first we heard of the Post Office’s plan to relocate the boxes was when they called our Engineering Department to request curb painting after the boxes had already been moved. There is no city-related reason why they were moved. We have issues with the new location not only for the obvious safety reasons related to dropping off mail in a red-curb, noparking zone, but also vision clearance problems from the nearby driveway, and the fact
that the boxes will block pedestrian access along the sidewalk, and ADA access for persons with disabilities, once a fence is installed. We have been told by the Post Office that the reason for the relocation was because they are concerned that their parking lot will be utilized by those who may use the Gold Line station in the future. They would like to fence their lot to secure it. We believe they could still secure their lot and leave the drive-through they have had on their property for years, but this does not appear to be something they are amenable to. Since they have relocated the boxes, our Engineering Department has been working with them on an alternative location. For safety reasons, the City does not want the boxes be directly accessed from the street along Santa Clara or First Avenue. “There are no plans that we are aware of for paid parking in the Gold Line structure at this point. As you know, the Gold Line station and structure are more than a year away from opening. And, there are no plans for any one-way streets.” Rumors are funny things, and we as human beings get caught up sometimes. We had heard from a postal employee that one mail box had been vandalized. But in checking with our boys in blue (a young woman, Kristin Anderson, Crime Analyst for Arcadia PD in this case) at Arcadia PD, there was no report of vandalism to the mail box. It was a simple matter of a “loose screw” according to the temporary Postmaster. That was well over a week ago. As of November 18, the “loose screw” is still, well, loose and remains thus leaving only two (not-really-drivethrough) post boxes for those brave enough to step out into traffic to mail their Thanksgiving and Christmas cards. The primary reason for us even touching this story is that Arcadia has a large population of senior citizens, many of whom are handicapped and getting out of a car to mail a letter is problematic and in many cases impossible. Especially, when the mail boxes face north. This is not rocket science, is it? Perhaps the rates will increase again and they’ll be able to afford a screwdriver to at least fix the box.
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Hat Tricks! 5 Tips to Help Toddlers Keep Their Heads Warm on Cool Days By Leanne Southall
All across America’s playgrounds, parents are chasing their toddlers, waving hats in the air, pleading and negotiating. While nature play is especially beneficial for children, with cooler weather upon us, it can be tempting to stay indoors and snuggle up! If your child is one of the many who seem to want to pull their hats off when they’re outside, here may be a few reasons why, and how you can help! -Remove tags and snip itchy seams. Many hats have tags sewn into the seams – a perpetual source of irritation for some kids. In addition, synthetic fibers such as polyester can be scratchy and stiff. Snip those tags off carefully, leaving no troubling rough edges. Consider natural fabrics like organic cotton that are gentler on children’s skin. -Choose snug but gentle fit. Some hats are designed with to stay on by ‘hugging’ a child’s head, using pressure around the brim. However, that pressure can be bothersome for some sensitive children. Instead, opt for a hat that is designed to sit ‘gently’ on your child’s head, such as a bonnet or bucket style that is lightweight enough to not feel restrictive. -Fit to be tied. Some children will be bothered by the edges of Velcro closure rubbing against their chin. Others may be preoccupied with the possibility of a snap closure accidentally snapping their skin. If your child feels everything from the seams in her socks to the tags on her clothes, considering opting for a hat with soft straps that tie under the chin, or just to the side. That way, the hat can be worn snug, loose to allow room for braids and ponies. Or, if the hat sits easily on the child’s head, ties can be simply left hanging down. -Be a good role model. Remember when your child surprised you by carrying around her doll in a
sling, just like you? That’s because children learn by imitation, and modeling your choices is no exception. If you are not doing so already, be sure to wear a hat yourself. Your child will soon see that “we put
right above the hook. Her hat will become the last thing she puts on as she leaves the house, and the first thing she takes off and hangs as she comes home. Cooler days are certainly upon us, but that
Construction of New Retail Center in El Monte starts Nov 20 The City of El Monte and developer The Festival Companies are highlighting the start of construction of the Santa Fe Trail Plaza with a groundbreaking ceremony. The recently approved lifestyle retail center will feature 110,000 square feet of nationally and regionally branded stores and restaurants to provide grocery, soft goods, retail, and casual dining options for El Monte residents and visitors. This project is the first newly constructed project of its kind and size in El Monte in more than 25 years.
The project is slated to open in time for the 2015 holiday season and will feature retail giant Ross Dress For Less, Superior Grocers and Petco, among other retailers. The project has a high focus on outdoor gathering and pedestrian connectivity, and will feature generous patios, plazas, and lush landscaping to encourage outdoor dining and community gathering. The project will generate a substantial increase in sales tax revenues for the City as well as opportunities for hundreds of new jobs.
This project marks the successful conclusion to exhaustive efforts by The Festival Companies and the City of El Monte to bring more retail and dining options to the City’s residents and visitors. The site is located on one of the most prominent commercial corners in the region and replaces older, blighted homes and apartments and a small dated shopping center. This project will revitalize the area and attract high quality, nationally and regionally recognized brand-name stores to El Monte.
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on our hats before we leave our house. It is just part of what we do.” -Be consistent. Just as one must sit in a car seat, so must one wear hats when playing outdoors. Our children look to us for guidance. Help them out by keeping your routine consistent with these easy steps: Hang a special hook at eye level near the front door where her hat can ‘live.’ Hang a fun photo of your child wearing her hat,
doesn’t have to mean more indoor play time. Rosy cheeks and fresh air are what autumn is all about! Overall warmth and protection from cool breezes will help little bodies grow and enjoy outside fun. This changing season brings fresh smells, crispy leaves to crunch, and new birdsong to enjoy! Help your child keep her ears and head warm while she revels in the glory of changing seasons.
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remain within city limits as he’s a pot-belly pig and not a “hog” as the ordinance dictates. Sierra Madre Chief of Police Larry Giannone gave Emerson the good news personally and also attended a special celebration in Memorial Park with 30 others who had supported Neil’s cause. Neil has been living in a front yard behind a white picket fence greeting kids for 18 years. He was adopted by Diane Emerson in 1996 from Pet’s Delight pet store in Monrovia. Her daughter Dr. Katherine Emerson inherited Neil after Diane passed away about six years ago.
Neil was apparently in violation of municipal code 08.030, entitled simply “Hogs.” The code prohibits hogs from residing within the city limits. However Neil is actually a potbelly pig, not listed in the code anywhere. Dr. Emerson said she was warned if Neil is not removed from the city limits they would proceed with legal action to have him destroyed. A social media campaign began to save Neil on both Facebook and Twitter traveled like an epidemic of swine flu. Neil’s supporters garnered a huge following which led to the delightfully happy ending and Sierra Madre Police
Chief Larry Giannone said that they will NOT pursue any action against Neil. He was free to stay in his home with the Chief’s full support. Emerson said she was glad it was all over but hadn’t ruled out a career in politics for Neil. Emerson added that whatever Neil and she could do to support the local police and fire departments in Sierra Madre, they would do. An informal Memorial service for Neil will be held on Sunday November 23rd from 1:30-3 in his yard. Everyone is welcome to share their Neil memories aloud or in writing.
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Open House Sunday at the small but exciting little airport included all kinds of vintage aircraft including such beauties as a 1929 Travel Air 4000, Curtis Wright plane owned and operated by Gabe Lopez, who showed his machines to visitors at the airport Sunday. Lopez was also offering local flights. The emphasis at the Open House is always on young people hoping to explore aviation and aerospace as a career, Lopez told Beacon Media. Gabe Lopez’ famous Stearman was in the TV se-
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ries JAG for 10 years. When we received an email from Gabe Lopez offering us a plane ride on his 1940 Stearman, I [Jennifer] was stoked, and immediately signed up for it. I had never flown in such a fighter plane. When I arrived at the airport on a cloudy Friday afternoon, I met Gabe and he kindly explained everything about his 1940 Stearman that I wanted to know. This plane was used as a training plane in World War II. Since it was known as the hardest plane to control, prospective pilots had 13 hours to master their craft on it. If they had proven their potential to their instructor, the pilots were trained further. As I sat down in the front seat, Gabe also equipped me with a helmet and goggles, and secured me with a harness that is also used in racing cars and a standard airplane belt. “Do you fly maneuvers at all?” I asked him. He said yes and asked me if I wanted him to fly any. I did, and so
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he told me he would. Gabe then entered the back seat, started the engine, and we rolled onto the runway. When we took off, I realized that I could literally jump out off the plane if I wanted to because there were no windows and our only safety was a harness. I had imagined it to be colder because of the missing windows, however, the windshield in front of me blocked out most of the cold. Because I had wished to fly over Downtown, Gabe got as close to it as possible, then took me towards the Hollywood sign and Beverly Hills, Silver Lake, and Pasadena. The skies were mostly gray with a bit of hazy sunshine in between, but to me that made it all the more interesting as opposed to a simple, clear view. After we flew over Pasadena, Gabe tapped me on my shoulder, and asked if I was ready for some maneuvers. I nodded, even though I was very, very nervous. Gabe quickly turned the plane’s nose downward, and my stomach dropped as the plane did. A few more rollercoaster moves down, left, and right, later, we returned to the airport, and landed as smoothly as ever. As Gabe set up his plane to go back into its hangar, he told me about his 91 year old father, who had served in wars and received countless badges. With a golf cart, Gabe maneuvered his plane onto its designated spot in the hangar, and then accompanied me to the exit of the airport. What a wonderful experience!
Marjorie May Ludecke August 7, 1939 - November 10, 2014 A resident of Monrovia, California, for more than 42 years, Marjorie Ludecke, known as “Marge” to her friends and family, originally hailed from Brockton, Massachusetts. Born on August 7, 1939 to Oscar Clinton and Marjorie May (Basset) Hammond, Marge was proud of her heritage, an American Indian of the Penobscot Indian Nation (Indian Island, Maine). In 1957, Marge traveled to Pasadena, California with her mom and her two brothers, Paul and Bradley S. Hammond. She obtained her AA degree from Pasadena City College and started working at Hycon Mfg. Co. in nearby Monrovia. While punching missile guidance tapes and wiring electronic boards for the defense industry, she met her soon-to-be husband Michael W. Ludecke. Determined to live happily ever after, they married on July 31, 1965 and three years later celebrated the arrival of their daughter Wendy. In four and a half more years, they completed their family with their son Clint. Marge learned the art of stained glass in the late 70s and became so good at her craft that she made many of the windows for their family home, which are still in existence today. In 1982, Marge and Mike decided they wanted to try their hand at opening a
business. In order to help support and provide benefits to her family while the business got off the ground, Marge decided to get a job at the local Post Office, and in fact, became the first female Postal Carrier in Monrovia! Always a people person, she quickly knew her job so well that she could tell you exactly who lived where, anywhere in town. She was loved by many of her co-workers and became known for hosting the annual Postal parties. By 1983 their family business, Century 21 Ludecke Realty in Arcadia, was up and running. This same business is still in existence today, more than 30 years later. If you ask people what they think about Marge, the consensus would be that she had a very giving and kind spirit. That she was always there to lend a helping hand to someone in need. Her generosity extended beyond those she met in ever day life, reaching as far as her favorite charity the Foothill Unity Center in Monrovia.
Everyday is an open house:
Throughout the year, and especially at Christmas, you would find her donating all kinds of things to help those less fortunate. As her family expanded, Marge became a grandmother to three grandchildren, with whom she enjoyed life to the fullest, attending baseball and soccer games, birthday parties and Christmas plays and concerts. She also enjoyed getting away for the weekend with Mike to spend time with a dear friend in Rancho Mirage. She was the type of person that built many special friendships, including with people in her neighborhood, the family next door and her adopted granddaughter Gracie. She kept those she loved dear and constantly in her thoughts Marge fought metastatic breast cancer for four years. She finally lost her battle on November 10, 2014, at home surrounded by the love of her family. She will be greatly missed. Marge is survived by her husband Michael Ludecke. She left behind her daughter Wendy Ludecke Selevitch, son in law Michael Selevitch and grandson Adam Bencosme; her son Clinton GM Ludecke, daughter in law Lisa Ludecke and grandchildren Kate and William Ludecke; and her two brothers, Bradley S. Hammond and Paul Hammond and their children.
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automotive
Carroll Shelby Foundation Launches Second Annual Collectible Holiday Ornament Program to Benefit Kids
The Carroll Shelby Foundation’s holiday ornament fundraising campaign was so popular in 2013, that the non-profit organization will continue the series with one that will benefit the Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA) this year. The Carroll Shelby Foundation will offer the new exclusive ornament, available only through the charity, kicking off on Nov. 17. The new ornament celebrates the upcoming 50th anniversary of the 1965 Ford Shelby GT350. Established by legendary automotive icon and philanthropist Carroll Shelby, the Carroll Shelby Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides medical and educational support for children from their first heartbeat through their educational years. COTA is the premier organization providing fundraising assistance to families hoping for a life-saving transplant. “When Carroll Shelby founded this organization, he challenged fellow car enthusiasts to rally around kids in need,” said Jenni Shreeves, executive director of the Carroll Shelby Foundation. “Over the years, we’ve been supporting that mission. The response to our first ornament was amazing, so we designed one for 2014. What could be more ‘Shel-
by’ than offering an exclusive collectible that commemorates an important milestone while also benefitting children in need.” This year’s ornament is white with blue accents to honor the first Shelby
cial Shelby Holiday ornament in the world in 2014. “COTA provides assistance and support to families who are facing a life-saving transplant,” said Rick Lofgren, President of the Children’s Organ
based on a Ford Mustang. Built in December 1964, the Ford Shelby GT350 was personally unveiled by Carroll Shelby at Riverside Raceway the next month. The 1965 model year Shelby GT350s were Wimbledon white; blue stripes were an option. The Carroll Shelby Foundation will offer the dazzling collectible ornament both online and at Carroll Shelby's Store for $20. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will benefit COTA, an organization that provides fundraising for children in need of organ transplantation. This will be the only offi-
Transplant Association. “’Giving Hope and Making Miracles’ is more than a slogan for COTA; it is our guiding vision. COTA was founded on the belief that every transplant-needy child and young adult deserves a second chance at life, and funding should never stand in the way of that.” To learn more about the Carroll Shelby Foundation, make a donation or order an item with the exclusive commemorative signature, go to www.carrollshelbyfoundation.org. Ornaments are only available for shipment within the United States.
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POLICE BLOTTERS
Arcadia PD
Sunday, November 2 Just before 12:00 p.m., an officer responded to a robbery in progress in the area of Second Avenue and Bonita Street. The officer determined the victim, a 19-year-old Hispanic male, and suspect, a 21-year-old Hispanic male, are acquaintances and have fought on previous occasions. During this altercation, the suspect retaliated by assaulting the victim and stealing his marijuana. A records check revealed the victim had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Both men were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The victim did not need medical attention. At approximately 11:24 p.m., an officer responded to the parking lot of 24 Hour Fitness, 125 North First Avenue, regarding a vandalism report. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect smashed the driver’s window between 10:30 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. No loss was reported at the time of the report. Monday, November 3 At about 1:58 a.m., an officer responded to Knockouts Gentlemen’s Club, 1580 Clark Street, regarding a battery report. The officer discovered the victim was attacked from behind by a coworker while she was walking to her car. Review of surveillance footage identified the suspect as a 22-yearold Hispanic female. Arcadia Fire responded to the scene to evaluate the 38-year-old female victim of unknown race. The suspect is outstanding at the time of this report. At approximately 11:45 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 300 block of Monte Vista Road regarding a possible burglary. An investigation revealed three Black males, ages 19, 20, and 21, attempted to burglarize two residences before ultimately being arrested. The first residential burglary occurred in the 1100 block of Altura Terrace. Tuesday, November 4 Around 12:02 a.m., an officer responded to Ready Pawn, 42 East Live Oak Avenue regarding a commercial burglary. The officer discovered unknown suspect(s) cut a hole in the
roof to break into the location. Once inside, the suspect(s) unsuccessfully tried to pry open the safe. No witnesses were located and the suspects were not seen. The investigation is ongoing. Just after 8:13 a.m., officers responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a battery report. An investigation revealed the suspect, a 31-year-old Hispanic male, attacked his coworker in the parking lot over a workplace dispute. The suspect was outstanding at the time of the report. Wednesday, November 5: Shortly after 12:16 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Huntington Drive and Santa Clara Street for a broken tail light. The officer discovered the driver was never issued a license. The 26-year-old Hispanic male was cited and released in the field. The vehicle was released to a licensed driver. At about 8:10 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a theft report. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) acquired the account information to five $100.00 gift cards belonging to the victim and made purchases without her permission. The gift cards were in their original packaging at the time the victim discovered the theft. Thursday, November 6 At approximately 2:05 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Duarte Road and Santa Anita Avenue for speeding. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected the odor of alcohol emitting from inside the vehicle. An investigation revealed the driver, a 26-yearold Chinese male, had a blood alcohol content greater than .08%. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Around 5:49 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 300 block of Alster Avenue regarding a burglary report. Surveillance footage revealed two unidentified Black males entered the home through an unlocked bedroom window, stole a safe, and fled in a black vehicle. Both suspects are described as 18 to 24-years-
old, medium build, with short black hair. The investigation is ongoing. Friday, November 7 Just after 1:51 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Peck Road and Clark Street for not having a front license plate. An investigation revealed the vehicle was stolen out of West Covina and the passenger, a 38-year-old Hispanic female, was in possession of stolen property. The driver, a 33-year-old Hispanic male, and passenger were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At about 8:00 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of West Forest Avenue regarding a burglary report. The officer determined unknown suspect(s) removed the screen and broke a bedroom window but no loss was reported at the time of the report. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.
Monrovia PD
Attempt Vehicle Burglary On November 13 at 7:51 a.m., an attempt vehicle burglary was reported in the 300 block of California. Unknown suspect(s) smashed the window on a Chevy Silverado pickup truck that was parked in a rear alley. Nothing was taken from the truck. The investigation is continuing. Robbery On November 14 at 2:55 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 600 block of South Myrtle regarding a grand theft incident. The female victim was inside a business and was holding jewelry in her hand. The suspect entered the location and grabbed the jewelry from the victim's hand, taking it by force. The suspect then left the location on foot, heading southbound on Myrtle. An area check was made, but the suspect was not located. The suspect is described as a heavyset male, unknown age, wearing jean shorts and a gray hooded sweatshirt. The investigation is continuing. Battery / Trespassing On November 15 at 8:54 a.m., police responded to the 100 block of East Pomona Street on the report of a battery and trespassing incident. The resident reported that he had discovered a male subject
sleeping on the west side of his house in his front yard. He yelled at the subject to get off his property several times. The male subject was not leaving the property, so the resident sprayed water at him from a garden hose. The subject became angry and hit the resident in the face with his fist, causing a small cut to his nose. The subject ran west on Pomona and out of sight. Officers made an area check for the suspect, but were unable to locate him. He is described as a male Hispanic, 18-20 years old, 5’4” tall, medium build, wearing a black Los Angeles Dodgers cap, black shirt and brown shorts. The investigation is continuing. Obstructing and Delaying a Peace Officer – Suspect Arrested On November 16 at 12:15 a.m., police responded to the 600 block of Linwood on the report of a battery incident. A male and female were involved in an argument, and the male subject pushed the female subject, causing her to fall. During the investigation, the male subject was trying to interfere with the officers and refused to comply with officers’ commands. He continued to walk away from the officers and struggled with the officers as they attempted to detain him. The male subject was arrested for obstructing and delaying a peace officer. Trespassing On November 16 at 9:17 a.m., police received a call from a resident in the 100 block of East Pomona reporting a burglary suspect inside his residence. The property owner was out front when officers arrived, but the suspect had fled. The resident left the property for a short time in the morning, and when he returned home, he found the subject in a bedroom closet. The residence is under construction and appears vacant from the outside. The owner of the residence is staying in a back bedroom on the property, but the rest of the residence is empty. The resident had found the same subject sleeping on his property on November 15; see above battery/trespassing incident. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, 18-20 years old, wearing dark
shorts and a dark shirt. The investigation is continuing.
Sierra Madre
Sunday, November 9th At 4:55 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 100 Block of North Sunnyside a suspicious man walking and talking to himself. Officers located the suspect who informed Officers he was on both probation and parole and had recently been released from jail. While the suspect was speaking to Officers, they noticed his slurred speech and mumbling. After giving Officers consent to search, it was discovered the suspect had marijuana and heroin, complete with a broken pipe. The suspect was arrested and transported to Pasadena jail. Monday, November 10th At 8:30 am, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 400 Block of East Montecito Avenue regarding suspicious circumstances. Upon arrival, Officers were informed by the resident that upon returning from a short out of town trip, they noticed the panels on the rear wood fence had been tampered with and left ajar. During the investigation, Officers came across a screwdriver that did not belong to the residence. While canvasing the area, the residents informed Officers that nothing seemed to be missing from their property. More importantly Officers determined there were no signs of pry marks or forced entry. The residents informed Officers that several neighbors had experienced the same issue of panels being tampered with on one or both sides of the fence. During a close examination of the screwdriver, a name was revealed on the tool, which matched that of a nearby neighbor. The neighbor informed Officers he had lost the tool some time ago and that he was not responsible for tampering with the panels. This case has been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau. Monday, November 10th At 6:24 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the station lobby regarding a personal identification theft. The victim informed Officers that an unknown person used their personal information to open up
a credit card in the victim’s name. The victim informed Officers that he never gave anyone any permission to open a credit card in his name. Thankfully the credit card was mailed to the victim’s address and was never used for any charges. Friday, November 14th At 3:54 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 1900 Block of Vista Avenue regarding a hit and run. When Officers arrived on scene, the resident informed them that shortly before 3:50 pm, she walked outside and noticed her trees and shrubbery had been damaged by what appeared to be a vehicle. The resident explained she did not see or hear when the collision happened, but remembered going outside an hour prior, and noticing no damage to her trees and shrubbery. A partial tire print was discovered at the scene. Officers determined an unknown vehicle performed an unsafe turning movement, causing the vehicle to collide and damage the trees and shrubs.
Temple Station
11-09-14 A Garage Burglary occurred between 11/8/14 8:00am & 11/9/14 4:00pm, in the 5700 block of Sultana Avenue. The victim said someone entered her garage and stole her personal property. 11-10-14 A Vandalism occurred between 11/9/14 11:00pm & 11/10/14 4:50am, in the 6000 block of Muscatel Avenue. The victim said someone flattened the tires of several vehicles at his residence. An Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance arrest of a FH/24 was made at 12:00am, in the 9200 block of Pentland Street. Deputies responded to a disturbance call and noticed the suspect displayed the signs/ symptoms of being under the influence of narcotics. The suspect is a resident of Temple City. 11-12-14 A Petty Theft of an unlocked vehicle occurred between 11/11/14 8:15pm & 11/12/14 5:40am, in the 5300 block of Farago Avenue. The victim said someone entered his unlocked vehicle and stole his personal property.
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
311 West Foothill Boulevard/Aztec Hotel
DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, December 2, 2014 at 7:30 PM PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California
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propiedad indicada mas arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5587.
CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICE INVITING BIDS
Craig Jimenez, AICP The City of Arcadia (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the Cable Planning Division Manager Project. The Project, which involves furnishing all labor, tools, equipment, materials and supervision necessary to furnish and dePLEASE PUBLISH ON NOVEMBER 20, 2014 liver Category 6 Cable at various City of Arcadia facilities, must be MONROVIA WEEKLY completed within forty-five (45) calendar days, as provided in the Bid and Contract Documents. Bidders are strongly encouraged to San Gabriel City Notices review the Bid Documents (including the more detailed Notice InvitIf you challenge this application inthis court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the If you challenge application in court, you may be limited to raisPUBLIC NOTICE ing Bids included therein) for more complete information regarding public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the ing only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearthe Project and submission of bids. CITY public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this OF SAN GABRIEL ing described this notice, or atin(626) written correspondence delivered application, please contact thein Planning Division 932-5565. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Bids must be submitted to the City on the City’s Contract Bid Forms. to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This apBEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION plication will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further Report pertaining to this item will be available on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 after 4 p.m. on the City’s website: Prospective Bidders may obtain Bid Documents only from Staff the Purregarding application, contact the Planning www.cityormonrovia.org or in person at this Monrovia City Hall,please 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia. chasing Office at the following address: Arcadia City Hall, 240 West information You are invited to participate in a public hearing before the City’s Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California 91007, (626) 574-5462. Please Division at (626) 932-5565. Planning Commission. You will have an opportunity to present your Esteavailaviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada mas arriba. contact the Purchasing Officer for more information, including ability of Bid Documents. A Pre-Bid Conference and Site Walk will be Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Wednesday, opinion about this project at the meeting or in writing prior to the Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Please Planificación al all written comments to the Planning Divisubmit November 26, 2014 after 4 p.m. on the City’s website: www.city- meeting. held on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. and under the número (626) 932-5587. conditions indicated in the Bid Documents. Bidders MUST attend. ormonrovia.org or in person at Monrovia City Hall, 415 South Ivy sion, located at City Hall, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, California 91776 or by mail at P.O. Box 130, San Gabriel, CA 91778. Avenue, Craig Jimenez, AICP Monrovia. You may pick up an agenda or a copy of the staff report the WednesAll Bids must be addressed, sealed in an envelope and Planning receivedDivision Manager before the meeting. Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de laOF day by the office of the City Clerk no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, CITY SAN GABRIEL PLEASE PUBLISH ON NOVEMBER 20, 2014 propiedad indicada mas arriba. December 16th, 2014. All Bids will be publicly opened, examined NOTICE OF HEARING PUBLIC DATE: HEARING Monday, December 1, 2014 and read aloud at the City Clerk’s Office at that time. Bids shall be BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION TIME: 6:30p.m. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en convalid for ninety (90) days after the bid opening date. Bids must be tacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5587. accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier's check, or a Bid Bond 425 S. Mission Drive You are invited to participate in a public hearing LOCATION before theOF City’s Planning Commission. in favor of the City in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of HEARING: City Hall Council Chamber Craig Jimenez, AICP the submitted Total Bid Price. Prior to award of the Contract, the You will have an opportunity to present your opinion about this project at the meeting or Planning Division Managerprior to the meeting. Please submit all written comments to the Planning successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond in writing PROJECT 101-111 W. Valley Blvd., 1549 S. Del Mar and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent Division, located at City Hall, 425 South MissionADDRESS: Drive, San Gabriel, or5360-019-002 1540California Manley Dr. 91776 and APN PLEASE PUBLISH ON NOVEMBER 20, 2014 (100%) of the Total Bid Price, on the forms provided and in the manby mail at P.O. Box 130, San Gabriel, CA 91778. You may pick up an copy of Sanagenda Gabriel, or CAa91776 MONROVIA WEEKLY ner described in the Bid Documents. Contractor shall comply with
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PCC ' 4108 with respect to subcontractor bond requirements.
Pursuant to B&P Code ' 7028.15 and PCC ' 3300, Contractors shall possess the following California Contractor's license(s) in order to perform the Work: Class 7 or Class 10. Subcontractors must possess the appro¬priate licenses for each specialty subcontracted. This project is funded wholly with local funds. Pursuant to the City’s Charter, therefore, this Contract will not require compliance with the California prevailing wage laws. Pursuant to PCC ' 22300, the successful Contractor may substitute securities equivalent to monies withheld by the City. City reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informality or irregularity in any Bid received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective Bids received.
the staff report the Wednesday before the meeting.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HEARING DATE: Monday, December 1, 2014 TIME: MONROVIA CITY6:30p.m. COUNCIL 415 South Ivy Avenue LOCATION OF CA425 S. Mission Drive Monrovia, 91016 HEARING: City Hall Council Chamber
This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should be101-111 granted under Title 16Blvd., and/or 1549 S. Del Mar PROJECT W. Valley 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:
ADDRESS:
APPLICATION:
1540 Manley Dr. and APN 5360-019-002 San CA 91776 Tentative Tract Map No.Gabriel, 72951/Conditional Use
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Permit CUP2014-17/Variance V2014-2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting to construct a 222-room hotel,
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting to construct PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST: along Construct aOF 2-story, 7-unit, condominium develwithNOTICE 55,872 sq. ft. of commercial space and 85 residential units. The project site opment with subterranean parking. A variance a 222-room hotel, along with 55,872 sq. ft. of commercial space and MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL totals is98,838 square feet (2.2 in acres). The parcels are units. zoned Transit 85 residential The Mixed-Use project site totals 98,838 square feet (2.2 requested to allow a reduction private rec415 South Ivy Avenue acres). The parcels are zoned Mixed-Use Transit Oriented DevelOriented Development one in of the the parcels zoned Single Family Residential reation space. property with is located CITY OF ARCADIA Monrovia,This CA (MU-T) 91016 opment (MU-T) under with oneValley of the parcels HighNeighborhood Density) Zone. Conservation (R-1) RH and(Residential Residential (R-NC) Vision:zoned TheSingle Family Resipublic hearing to determine whether or not the following request should be granted dential (R-1)under and Residential Neighborhood Conservation (R-NC) Published Thursday November 20 & Monday NovemberThis 24, Notice 2014 is to inform you of aValley Boulevard Neighborhoods Sustainability Plan (VBSP.) The project siteNeighborhoods is Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: under Valley Vision: The Valley Boulevard SustainENVIRONMENTAL ARCADIA WEEKLY currently vacant. The project includes a General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan ability Plan (VBSP.) The project site is currently vacant. The project Categorical Exemption (ClassUse 32)Permit CUP2014-17/Variance V2014-2 APPLICATION:DETERMINATION: Tentative Tract Map No. 72951/Conditional includes a General Plan and Amendment, Amendment, Zone Change, Conditional Use Permit to allow a hotel alcohol Specific sales, Plan Amendment, Monrovia City Notices REQUEST: Construct a 2-story, condominium development with subterranean parking. A Zone Change, Conditional Usesubdivide Permit to allow aTwen Tentative Tract Map that will consolidate the existing lots and the a hotel and alcohol APPLICANT:and Ma 7-unit, variance is requested to allow a reduction in private recreation space. Thisand property is NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING sales, a Tentative Tract Map that will consolidate the existing 195 Mount Olive Drive airspace for the residential condominiums. located in the RH (Residential High Density) Zone. lots and subdivide the airspace for the residential condominiums. Bradbury, CA 91010
MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016
ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTIONS: For additional DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 32)Duarte PROPERTY ADDRESS: 721 West
information or to review the application environmental QUESTIONS: For additionalorinformation or to review the application Road or environmental review, please contact Associate review, please contact Associate Planner, Larissa De La Cruz at (626) 308-2806 ext. Planner, Larissa APPLICANT: Twen Ma De La Cruz at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4625 or ldelacruz@sgch.org. PLANNING COMMISSION 4625 or ldelacruz@sgch.org. 195 Mount Olive Drive
OnCANovember 12, 2014 the Planning Commis91010 This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether DECISION: Bradbury, sion recommended approval of the proposed ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: This project was reviewed for complior not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or ADDRESS: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: This project was for compliance theAct (CEQA) and staff ance reviewed with the California Environmentalwith Quality PROPERTY 721 West Duarteto Road project City Council. 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: determined that the project required a Mitigated Negative DeclaraCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and staff determined that the project PLANNING COMMISSION tion of Environmental Impact. The Mitigated Negative Declaration of required a Mitigated Declaration of Environmental Impact. The Mitigated DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: December 2, 2014 at DECISION: On November 12, 2014 Tuesday, the Negative Planning Commission recommended approval of the APPLICATION: General Plan Amendment GPA2014-03/ResoEnvironmental Impact was prepared and posted with the Los Angeproposed project to City Council. 7:30ofPM Negative Declaration Environmental Impact was prepared and posted with the Los lution No. 2014-64/Zone Change ZC2014-02/ les County Clerk on November 6, 2014. Angeles November 6, 2014. Ordinance No. 2014-12 DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Tuesday,County DecemberClerk 2, 2014on at 7:30 PM PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature 415 South Ivy Avenue, OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 SouthMonrovia, Ivy Avenue,California Monrovia, California REQUEST: Change the General Plan and Zone PLACE designathis proposed in court, youproposed may be limited to only raising Per Government Code Section 65009, if you of challenge the action nature of this tions from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) to thosethose issuesissues you or someone else raised at the public hearing deAREA MAP: AREA MAP: action in court, you may be limited to only raising you or someone else PD-26 (Planned Development-Area 26) and scribed in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the raised at the public hearing described in thisPlanning notice,Division or in atwritten establish use guidelines for the Aztec Hotel. or prior correspondence to the public hearing. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: CEQA Exemption Section 15061(b)(3) APPLICANT:
delivered to the Planning Division at or prior to the public hearing.
SAN GABRIEL PLANNING COMMISSION
By Mark Gallatin, AICP, Planning Manager SAN GABRIEL PLANNING COMMISSION By Mark Gallatin, AICP, Planning Manager
Jiaming USA, Inc. 311 West Foothill Boulevard Monrovia, CA 91016
Published November 20, 2014 SAN GABRIEL SUN
Rosemead City Notices
PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DECISION: November 12, 2014 the Planning Commission you challenge this application in court, you only maythose be limited to or raisIf you challengeIfthis application in court, you may be limited to raising issues you someone else raised at the BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION recommended approval of the proposed Genpublic hearing described in this notice, in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the ing only those issuesoryou or someone else raised at the public heareral Plan Amendment and Zone Change to City OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD public hearing. ing Thisdescribed application in willthis not notice, alter the or zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this in written correspondence delivered Council. application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565. ON DECEMBER 1, 2014 to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 after 4 p.m. on the City’s website: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 311 West Foothill Boulevard/Aztec Hotel information regarding this application, contact Planning NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rosemead Planning Commiswww.cityormonrovia.org or in person at Monrovia City Hall, 415please South Ivy Avenue,the Monrovia. sion will conduct a public hearing on Monday, December 1, 2014 Division at (626) 932-5565. DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, DecemberEste 2, 2014 at 7:00 PM, at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada mas arriba. at 7:30 PM Boulevard, Rosemead: Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Wednesday, NoSi necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al vember 26, 2014 after 4 p.m. on the City’s website: www.cityormonrovia. número (626) 932-5587. PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, CASE NO.: PCN 14-01 – Jose Rodolfo Bravo Garcia has submitted 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California org or in person at Monrovia City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia. a Public Convenience or Necessity application requesting that the Craig Jimenez, AICP Planning Division Manager Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la City of Rosemead determine that the issuance of an off-sale beer AREA MAP: and wine license for the existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP 96PLEASE PUBLISH ON NOVEMBER 20, 2014
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22 | november 20, 2014 - november 26, 2014 696) will serve the public convenience or necessity, as required by the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) when a project site is located within a census tract with an undue concentration of alcohol licenses and/or a crime reporting district with an undue concentration of crime. The subject site is located at 2245 San Gabriel Boulevard, in the C-3 (Medium Commercial) zone. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Section 15309 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines exempts projects consisting of activities limited entirely to inspections, to check for performance of an operation, or quality, health, or safety of a project, including related activities such as inspection for possible mislabeling, misrepresentation, or adulteration of products. Accordingly, PCN 14-01 is classified as a Class 9 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15309 of CEQA guidelines. Written comments should be received before December 1, 2014. Comments should be sent to: Planning Division, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770, Attention: Cory Hanh, Assistant Planner. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009(b), if this matter is subsequently challenged in court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rosemead at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further details on this proposal, please contact Cory Hanh, Assistant Planner at (626) 569-2141 or chanh@cityofrosemead.org. Any person interested in the above proceedings may appear at the time and place indicated above to testify in support of, or in opposition to, the item(s) indicated in this notice. Publish November 20, 2014 ROSEMEAD READER
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON DECEMBER 1, 2014 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rosemead Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, December 1, 2014 at 7:00 PM, at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead: CASE NO.: DESIGN REVIEW 14-09 – Dat Wong has submitted a Design Review application requesting approval to construct a new 2,932 square foot two-story single-family dwelling unit. In addition, the applicant is proposing to construct an attached three-car garage. The subject property is located at 9342 Guess Street, in the R-1 (Single-Family Residential) zone. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Section 15303(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines exempts projects limited to the construction of three (3) or less single-family residential units in urbanized areas. Accordingly, Design Review 14-09 is classified as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303(a) of CEQA guidelines. Written comments should be received before December 1, 2014. Comments should be sent to: Planning Division, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770, Attention: Cory Hanh, Assistant Planner. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009(b), if this matter is subsequently challenged in court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rosemead at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further details on this proposal, please contact Cory Hanh, Assistant Planner at (626) 569-2141 or chanh@cityofrosemead.org. Any person interested in the above proceedings may appear at the time and place indicated above to testify in support of, or in opposition to, the item(s) indicated in this notice. Published November 20, 2014 ROSEMEAD READER
Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CARL ETTENSPERGER Case No. BP154905
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CARL ETTENSPERGER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Steve Hunt in the Superior Court of California, Coun-ty of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Steve Hunt 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 au-
thority 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 Dec. 15, 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 representa-tive, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the Califor-nia Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult
with an attorney knowl-edgeable 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: DARRELL G BROOKE ESQ SBN 118071 TAYLOR SUMMERS RHODES RASMUSSEN BROOKE & TOROSSIAN LLP 525 S MYRTLE AVE STE 204 MONROVIA CA 91016 CN905395 Published Nov 17,20,24, 2014 ARCADIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SANDRA ELAINE RANDALL Case No. BP157395
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SANDRA ELAINE RAN-DALL A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Akira McDaniels in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Akira McDaniels 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 on Dec. 11, 2014 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa-tive, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the Califor-nia Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable 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: MICHAEL S HARMS ESQ SBN 126757 2660 E COAST HWY CORONA DEL MAR CA 92625 CN905628 Published Nov 17,20,24, 2014 MONROVIA WEEKLY
Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Friday November 28 2014 Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located at: Stor America – Arcadia 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA 91006 Chadwick-Jessup, Jean L. 5:00 pm Martinez, Audrey N. Diemer, Brian K. Sanchez, Susan Gomez, Jessica Martinez, June C. Cooper James R. Maccalla Jr., Eric C. Ly, Brian C. Hernandez, Jeanine C. Key, Ludy J. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at
time of sale. Dated this 13th, of November and 20th, of November 2014 by StorAmerica – Arcadia, 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, Ca. 91006 (626) 303-3000 11/13, 11/20/14 CNS-2685892# ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 561503-DM Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names and addresses of the Seller/Licensee are: DBS 24 HRS Corp, 45-3782521/ 19043-45 Colima Road, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 The Business is known as: Chu Ga Korean BBQ House The names and addresses of the Buyer/ Transferee are: Jilong Wu, 19043-45 Colima Road, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/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 improvement, Covenant not to Compete and ABC License #517051 and are located at: 19043-45 Colima Road, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 The kind of license to be transferred is: OnSale Beer and Wine - Eating Place ABC License #41-517051 now issued for the premises located at: 19043-45 Colima Road, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is 12/10/14 at the office of Good News Escrow, Inc., 17800 Castleton Street, Suite 175, City of Industry, CA 91748 The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory, is the sum of $220,000.00, which consists of the following: Description amount Check ... $5,000.00 Cash ... $215,000.00 Total Amount ... $220,000.00 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 the 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: October 20, 2014 S/ JIL ONG WU Seller/Licensee DBS 24 HRS CORP., a California Corporation By: BYENG SUP LEE, President By: DONG SUP LEE, Secretary 11/20/14 CNS-2689844# AZUSA BEACON NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.) Escrow No. 56565-EK Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names, Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and address of the Seller/Licensee are: Jin Ho Suh and Young Joo Suh, 2520 S. Azusa Ave., West Covina, CA 91792 The business is known as: Shakeys Pizza The names, Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and addresses of the Buyer/ Transferee are: Benjamin Ghaffari, 2520 S. Azusa Ave., West Covina, CA 91792 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/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 tradename, goodwill, lease, leasehold improvement and are located at: 2520 S. Azusa Ave., West Covina, CA 91792 The kind of license to be transferred is: 41-On-Sale Beer and Wine-Eating Place now issued for the premises located at: 2520 S. Azusa Ave., West Covina, CA 91792 The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is 12/10/2014 at the office of United Escrow Co., 3440 Wilshire Blvd. #600, Los Angeles, CA 90010. The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory, is the sum of $445,000.00, which consists of the following: Description Amount Checks deposited into escrow by buyer $2,000.00 Demand note to be replaced by buyer in cashier’s check $443,000.00 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 the 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: November 4, 2014 Seller/Licensee /S/ Jin Ho Suh /S/ Young Joo Suh Buyer/Transferee /S/ Benjamin Ghaffari 11/20/14 CNS-2689513# AZUSA BEACON 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. 002698-EF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic
beverage license is about to be made. The name(s) Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers and address of the Seller(s)/Licensee(s) are: GERARDO CESAR CUDICH, 110 E. LIME AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016-2840 The business is known as: 21 BISTRO The name(s) Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers and addresses of the Buyer(s)/ Transferee(s) is/are: OKITSUMO ENTERPRISES, LLC, 108 E. LIME AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016 As listed by the Seller(s)/Licensee(s), all other business names(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s)/Licensee(s)within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee is/are: NONE The assets to be sold described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL, LIQUOR LICENSE, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE and is/are located at: 110 E. LIME AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016-2840 The kind of license to be transferred is: Type: 41-ON SALE BEER AND WINE-EATING PLACE, License No: 523585 now issued for the premises located at: 110 E. LIME AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016-2840 The anticipated date of sale/transfer is DECEMBER 10, 2014 at the office of: LOTUS ESCROW, 55 EAST HUNTINGTON DR, STE 120, ARCADIA, CA 91006. 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 $32,000.00 which consists of the following: CASH It has been agreed between the seller(s)/ licensee(s) and the intended Buyer(s)/ Transferee(s), 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: OCTOBER 31, 2014 Buyer: OKITSUMO ENTERPRISES, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LA1477191 MONROVIA WEEKLY 11/20/14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 317743-BY (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: WEN-JEN HUANG and MEN-CHU YEN HUANG, Trustee of the Men-Chu Yen Huang Living Trust, dated June 19, 2008, 14624 Dalewood Street, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: Same as above (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: DALEWOOD HOLDING, LLC, 14624 Dalewood Street, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are all fixture and equipment of that certain business located at: 14624 Dalewood Street, Baldwin Park, CA 91706. (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: REGENCY INN & SUITES (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 12/10/14 at the office of Jade Escrow, Inc., 9604 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780, Escrow No. 317743-BY, Escrow Officer: Betty Sit (8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above. (9) The last date for filing claims is 12/9/14. (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: Same as above Dated: October 23, 2014 TRANSFEREES: DALEWOOD HOLDING, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company By: S/ MAN KAM SUN, President 11/20/14 CNS-2690808# AZUSA BEACON
Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 759026CA Loan No. XXXXXX2315 Title Order No. 140109574 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 02-23-2006. 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 12-012014 at 11:00 AM, ALAW as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03-01-2006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 06 0446339, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: HELEN M. HARRIS-VILLALOBOS A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., 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: $373,477.54 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1609 DENNING AVENUE DUARTE, CA 91010 APN Number: 8528-010-069 Legal Description: LOT 115 OF TRACT NO. 15350, IN THE CITY OF DUARTE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 336 PAGES 47,48 AND 49 INCLUSIVE 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: 10-30-2014 ALAW, as Trustee BRENDA BATTEN, 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-4494351 11/06/2014, 11/13/2014, 11/20/2014 DUARTE DISPATCH APN: 8547-025-005 Property : 12139 Hallwood Drive, El Monte, CA 91732 Title Order No. : 120294257 Trustee Sale No. : 2001003604-F00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED October 20, 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. On December 03, 2014, Sage Point Lender Services, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT drawn on a state or national bank, 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, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 IN BELOW MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST Executed by: Robert Perez, A Single Man Recorded on October 26, 2006, as Instrument No. 06 2377813, of Official Records, in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California Date of Sale: December 03, 2014 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:
BeaconMediaNews.com 12139 HALLWOOD DRIVE, EL MONTE, CA 91732 APN# 8547-025-005 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 this Notice of Sale is $677,792.18. 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. 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 the return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. 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 855880-6845 or visit this Internet Web site WWW. NATIONWIDEPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 2001-003604F00. 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: November 6, 2014 Sage Point Lender Services, LLC 400 Exchange, Suite 110 Irvine, CA 92602 949-265-9940 Brenda Avila FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 855-880-6845 or visit WWW. NATIONWIDEPOSTING.COM SAGE POINT LENDER SERVICES, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0238323 To: EL MONTE EXAMINER PUB: 11/13/2014, 11/20/2014, 11/27/2014 EL MONTE EXAMINER NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee's Sale No. CA-HOM4015069 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/16/2013. 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. NOTE: PURSUANT TO 2923.3(C)THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.] NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case . CA-HOI-14015069. 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. On December 3, 2014, at 11:00 AM, BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, in the City of POMONA, County of LOS ANGELES, State of CALIFORNIA, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by PROPERTY PUMP, LLC, AN OREGON LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, as Trustors, recorded on 1/25/2013, as Instrument No. 20130128408, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, cashiers 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
november 20, 2014 - november 26, 2014 | 23 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. Property is being sold "as is -where is". TAX PARCEL NO. 8504-022-001 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 906 W. HILLCREST BLVD., MONROVIA, CA 91016. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee's Sale is $659,141.69. 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. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE INFORMATION LINE: 714-730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com Dated: 11/6/2014 PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE, Trustee By: Lilian Solano, Trustee Sale Officer A-4495416 11/13/2014, 11/20/2014, 11/24/2014 MONROVIA WEEKLY APN: 5783-009-073 T.S. No. 018499-CA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/5/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 12/11/2014 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/14/2005, as Instrument No. 05 2477163, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: MICHAEL D. EASH, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 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: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 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:848 W HUNTINGTON DRIVE #42 ARCADIA, CA 91007 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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: $288,894.06 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 (714) 573-1965 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.PRIORITYPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 018499-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: (714) 573-1965 .018499-CA .Publish: 11/13/2014, 11/20/2014, 11/27/2014 ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (NOTICE OF LIEN SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UPON LIEN FOR HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION DUES) (CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE §§ 5700 and 5710) Loan No: PARAGON TOWNHOM T.S. No: 1387539-20 APN: 8529-021-107 TRA: 003368 UNINS Ref: NICOLA TASSIELLI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AFFECTING YOUR PROPERTY. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT APUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CREATED IN CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(b). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON December 11, 2014, at 9:00am, CALWESTERN RECONVEYANCE LLC, a California limited liability company as Designated Trustee, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE 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 WILL BE HELD BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA POMONA, CALIFORNIA in the County of LOS ANGELES, State of California, and described as follows: COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN SAID LIEN. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1931 HUNTINGTON DR #D DUARTE CA 91010 The undersigned designated 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, condition, or encumbrances to satisfy the obligations secured by and pursuant to the Power of Sale conferred in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, which recorded on September 10, 1980 as Instrument No. 80-870699 in book XX, at page XX. Under said Declaration the property described above became subject to liens for unpaid dues to PARAGON TOWNHOMESDUARTE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION with interest thereon, and for fees, charges and expenses of the Homeowner's Association. The record owner(s) of said property is (are) purported to be NICOLA TASSIELLI The Association, under said Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions by reason of the breach thereof and default in the payments of dues thereunder, heretofore have caused to record a Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Lien in the Official Records of LOS ANGELES County, on November 08, 2012, as Instrument No. 20121702808, in Book XX, Page XX and a Notice of Default and Election to Sell as Instrument No. 20140057216, Page XX, in Book XX, and recorded on January 17, 2014. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE UNPAID BALANCE OF THE OBLIGATION SECURED BY THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD, INCLUDING ESTIMATED COSTS, EXPENSES AND ADVANCES IS $7,932.75 Dated: November 05, 2014 FOR SALES INFORMATION: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619)590-1221 CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE LLC P.O. Box 22004 525 East Main Street El Cajon CA 92022-9004 Signature/By Authorized Signature (DLPP-440571 11/20/14, 11/27/14, 12/04/14) DUARTE DISPATCH NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 434485CA Loan No. XXXXXX7771 Title Order No. 602128244 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 12-06-2006. 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 12-112014 at 11:00 AM, ALAW as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12-18-2006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2006 2804881, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: JUANITA BELTRAN, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for
the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $465,478.08 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 5205 NORTH ROXBURGH AVENUE AZUSA, CA 91702 APN Number: 8619-013-011 Legal Description: 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: 11-13-2014 ALAW, as Trustee REGINA CANTRELL, 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-4497260 11/20/2014, 11/27/2014, 12/04/2014 AZUSA BEACON NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST LOAN: JG-0I14 OTHER: 8432472 FILE: 7833 JLP A.P. NUMBER 8592004-056 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED January 21, 2014, 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-NOTICE is hereby given that LENDERS T.D. SERVICE, INC., as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by GERALDO JAIME AND PATRICIA E. JAIME, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded on 01/28/2014 as Instrument No. 20140090883 in Book Page of Official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 04/25/2014 in Book , Page , as Instrument No. 2014-0428907 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 12/10/2014 at BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA POMONA, CA 91766 at 11:00 A.M. AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), 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 hereinafter described: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9516 GIDLEY STREET TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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: $215,400.95 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 Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee's Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the in-
debtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 877-375-8174 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site: www.lpsasap.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case. 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: 11/14/2014 LENDERS T.D. SERVICE, INC., as said Trustee 24422 AVENIDA DE LA CARLOTA, #280 LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653 (949) 855-1945 By: JEFFREY L. PRATHER PRESIDENT A-4497541 11/20/2014, 11/27/2014, 12/04/2014 TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE APN: 8570-026-042 T.S. No. 1370274-1 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/10/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 12/15/2014 at 10:30 AM, Clear Recon Corp., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/21/2005, as Instrument No. 05 2819031, in Book XX, Page XX, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: PEGGY PAO-HAU WONG, A WIDOW 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: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 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 IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 11535 RANCHITO STREET EL MONTE, CA 91732 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: $425,808.57 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 844-477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 13702741. 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: 844-477-7869 Clear Recon Corp. Clear Recon Corp. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117 EXHIBIT "A" THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS GUARANTEE IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CITY OF EL MONTE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL A: PARCEL 2 OF PARCEL MAP 630, IN THE CITY OF EL MONTE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP FILED IN BOOK 327 PAGES 90 AND 91, OF PARCEL MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. PARCEL B: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT, TO BE USED IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, FOR ACCESS, INGRESS AND EGRESS, AND UTILITY PURPOSES, ON, OVER, AND UNDER PARCEL 4 OF PARCEL MAP 630, IN THE CITY OF EL MONTE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP FILED IN BOOK 327 PAGES 90 AND 91 OF PARCEL MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. 500101 / 1370274-1. STOX. 11/20, 11/27, 12/04 EL MONTE EXAMINER
Fictitious Business Name Filings FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014282041 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SNAIL PRESS, 304 N. Occidental Blvd , Los Angeles, CA 90026. 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: America Martin. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 2, 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 30, 2014, November 6, 2014, November 13, 2014, November 20, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014317798 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PLANET DENTAL, 9700 Woodman Ave, Ste A-29 , Arletta, CA 91331. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 2003. Signed: Mehran Javaherian. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on November 6, 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 November 10, 2014, November 17, 2014, November 24, 2014, December 1, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014315789 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as OUR HANDS CARE LLC, 12246 Yearling Place , Cerritos, CA 90703. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Our Hands Care LLC (CA), 12246 Yearling Place , Cerritos, CA 90703; Edjeska Macandili, Managing Member. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on November 4, 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 November 20, 2014, November 27, 2014, December 4, 2014, December 11, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014299521 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as REMY'S EXOTIC HAIR, 339 E 103rd St , Los Angeles, CA 90003. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 20, 2014. Signed: Ronisha J. Mahan. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 20, 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 November 20, 2014, November 27, 2014, December 4, 2014, December 11, 2014
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ARCADIA
$7,500,000
This Luxurious home is located in the Prime Baldwin StockerArea. Stately South Facing. With 6 bedrooms 8 bathrooms. Grand living room, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen, and separate wok kitchen. Huge family room with built-in 70 inch flat screen, wet bar, wine cellar, 10 seat home theater with HD/3D, Master suite with massage room, GYM, steam room and sauna. 11,945 sq. ft. Lot 100 x 255, Pool, guest house, 2-2 car garage. (W231) For any questions call Peter Wang 626-807-6725. CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC. (626) 445-0123
SIERRA MADRE
$1,088,000
Beautiful farmhouse Craftsman on a huge lot. Completely remodeled. Living room with fireplace, family room, dining area with built-in cabinet. Galley kitchen. Laundry room/ office area, huge basement, master suite, 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, walk-in closets. Hardwood flooring throughout. New electrical, newer roof, a/c & heat system. (G391) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY (626) 355-1451
SIERRA MADRE
$1,550,000
Built in 1939 this beautiful remodeled 3,325 sq.ft. home is situated on a 19,754 sq.ft. lot and features 5 bedrooms, dining room, family room, built-ins, central air & heat, 5 baths, two fireplaces, tropical backyard, swimming pool is heated by solar panel, guest house with kitchenette. Attached 2 car garage. Truly a must see. (R624) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
SIERRA MADRE
$1,048,000
ARCADIA
$1,538,000
Brand New Arcadia Home with Temple City Schools, 5 Bedrooms 4.5 Bathrooms + Loft. It Features Elegant Grand entrance, Formal Living room with high ceiling & Fireplace, Formal Dining room, Family Room with Fireplace connect to open Kitchen, Granite Counter Tops, Large Center Island, Master Bedroom with Walk in Closet, Dual Zoned A/C System, (N9626) For any questions call Peter Wang 626-807-6725. CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
ALHAMBRA
$785,000
SAN GABRIEL
$1,475,000
Large lot in the Mission District of San Gabriel featuring 5 units. A large free standing home in the front with separate fenced yard and garage. Two duplexes in the back with two bedrooms each. All units have a one car garage. (SAN) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
Beautiful remodeled home with 3 bedroom, large family room with fireplace and living room with fireplace also, 2 bathrooms, dining area, hardwood & stone flooring throughout. New kitchen with granite counter tops and breakfast counter. Covered patio and huge yard. Attic with pull downstairs. Attached garage two car garage. (B11) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY (626) 355-1451
3 HOUSES ON A LOT Great for investment, extended families or residential with extra income! Each unit has their own laundry hook-ups and fenced yards. Front unit is 2 bdrm/1 bath, 1-car garage + driveway parking. Middle unit is 3 bdrm/1.75 baths with 3-car carport. Third unit is 1 bdrm/1 bath with 1-car garage, patio area and extra parking at end of street. (OLI) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
SILVER LAKE
NORTH EL MONTE
NORTH EL MONTE
PASADENA
$750,000
Imagine living the pedestrian lifestyle! Cafe’s, coffeehouses hip shopping and hot dining spots are all within walking distance of this 3 bedroom - 3 baths 1583 sq. ft. home. Feel like staying in? Your private back deck is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the hillside views. Plenty of off-street parking makes it easy to entertain guests. Your guest suite or your own hotel-like master suite. (S1324) For any questions call Noel Palmieri 626-664-8242.
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SIERRA MADRE
$1,198,000
Location, Location, Location Single Family Home in need of TLC on a corner lot. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, fireplace, 1380 sq. ft. living space, 14,510 lot size. Ideal for builder, investor, endless possibilities. Property is sold mainly for land value only.(S150) For any questions call Brendan Ramirez 626353-2233 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
SOUTH PASADENA
$728,000
This charming 3 bed/1.5 ba home features den, eat-in kitchen and formal dining. Most rooms have hardwood floors. Covered patio, double detached garage, with workroom/laundry room. Beautiful tree lined street in South Pasadena with the award winning South Pasadena School District! (COL)
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MOUNT WASHINGTON
$724,999
Spacious Tri-level home features 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms. Master bedroom, open beam ceiling, fireplace and balcony. Living room with hard wood flooring, fireplace. Kitchen has built-in appliances, large breakfast area and TV room. Guest room with kitchenette, full bath and separate entry. Two car garage. (O1120) For any question call Alex Eskandar 626-482-5002. CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
$698,000
Two Story New Custom Home. You will love the Top Quality Architectural Design. This home offers Huge Living room, Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Top of the line Kitchen w/ granite counters, center island and granite floors. 4 bedrooms includes Two Master Suites 1 with Jacuzzi Tub and walk in closets. 3 car garage.(R11642). For any questions call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233. CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
$648,000
Custom Home. You will love the Top Quality Architectural Design. This home offers Huge Living room, Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Top of the line Kitchen w/granite counters, center island and granite floors. 3 bedrooms includes Two Master Suites 1 with Jacuzzi Tub and walk in closets. 3 car garage.(C11445) For any questions call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233. CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
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COVINA
$574,000
Great 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath pool home in a wonderful neighborhood. Remodeled kitchen, large family room with fireplace and wet bar, open floor plan, FA/CA, covered patio, pool and spa plus 2 car attached garage. 2,246 sq.ft. with coveted schools. (D1145) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
UPLAND
$538,000
Beautiful character home multi-level with mixed zoning. Use as full residential, rental or commercial. Large wraparound porch, living room with fireplace, 8 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Gorgeous foyer. Two staircases. Large formal dining room with separate entry. Large kitchen with two pantries. Beamed ceilings. Attic. Paved parking lot. (E265) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY (626) 355-1451
LAKE ARROWHEAD
$285,000
Fabulous Lake Arrowhead home with Lake Rights. Built in 1990 with wonderful open and bright floor plan. Living area with a great decorative fireplace. Kitchen with newer appliances and breakfast bar opens to a large dining area. Spacious 3 bedrooms including a master bedroom, all with walk in closets. Laundry room. Attached 2 car garage. Close to beautiful private parks and recreation, hiking and biking trails. (G171) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
DUARTE
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$589,000
ALHAMBRA
$585,000
Spacious Duplex one bedroom one bath each. Completely remodeled exterior and interior. New paint (inside and out), windows, driveway, laminate floors, new kitchen cabinets with granite counter tops, new appliances (refrigerator and range), and bathroom. Washer and gas dryer hookups. One unit has central A/C. Beautiful neighborhood. New fence. Garage remodeled to be a workshop.(H28) For any questions call Suzanne Fu 626-586-5300 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
ALTADENA
ROSEMEAD
$528,000
This 3 Bedroom/2 Bath home features over 1700 sqft of living space. Situated on a large lot with a detached garage, large rear yard and additional storage behind the garage. Central A/C and Heating. (DEV) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
$279,000
Sun Lakes Country Club 55+. ActiveAdult Gated Community with NO MELLO ROOS ! Energy Efficient 2 Master Bedrooms/2 Baths, Den or Office Built in 2003 ! New Carpeting, Freshly Painted, Solar Panels, Premium Corner Lot. 2 Golf Courses, 3 Club Houses, 3 Pools (one indoor), 2 Restaurants, Tennis, Paddle Tennis, Bocce Ball and a variety of Clubs… Activities Galore! Fully Finished 2 Car Garage with Epoxy Flooring and added space for Golf Cart. (SAW) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
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GREAT ONE LEVEL This beautiful upgraded and wellmaintained home features 3bed/1.75 ba, Kitchen with beautiful cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Living room w/fireplace, formal dining room and a huge enclosed patio. Backyard with fruit trees and room for a pool. A must see! (GRE) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
BANNING
$635,000
Single level immaculate condo featuring 2 bedrooms, plus a den, 2 baths. Renovated kitchen and bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, crown moldings, formal entry. Large living area with fireplace, dining area. Kitchen with eating area and ornate glass doors lead to dining area. Large balcony. Association pool and spa. Close to Rose Bowl, Old Town. (G170) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
$525,000
Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1252 sq. ft. traditional home on 5,300 plus sq. ft. lot with two car garage and bonus room on cul de sac. (H8729) For any questions call Clint Ludecke 626-233-4254 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
ARCADIA
$140,000
Amazing opportunity to own a well-established, dry cleaning business in a prime location of Arcadia. Fixtures and equipment included in the sale. Call for more info. (HUN) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC
TEMPLE CITY
MONROVIA
$578,000
$468,000
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COMMERCIAL LEASE Excellent location for retail store or office in downtown Alhambra. Near Edward Renaissance Theater, major bank, pharmacy and fitness center. Call for more information. (MAI)
CalBRE# : 01360317
$545,000
Beautiful home in a great area of Monrovia. Totally updated/ remodeled throughout, 3 bedrooms, one is a master bedroom with large bathroom. Large living and dining room, 2 baths. Kitchen with new tiles and granite counter top, new appliances, new laminate wood flooring. Detached 2 car garage with new auto opener. (A103) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
DUARTE
$388,800
This turnkey upgraded three-level home features 1521 sq. ft of living space, 2 master bedrooms, 3 remodeled baths, large family room, living room w/ fireplace, dining room, kitchen w/ granite counters, 2 private patios, wood laminate floors, high ceilings, central air and heat, 2 car attached garage w/laundry area, pool and spa.(H1 943) For any questions call Stephanie Parker 626-833-9094 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
TEMPLE CITY
$1,950.00 MO
This charming 1 level home is located on a quiet street in Temple City. It features 3 bed/2 ba, hardwood & laminate floors, a good size living room and dining area. The master bedroom with separate entrance and French doors that lead to a retreat area. Spacious kitchen with a stove, dishwasher and next to laundry area. The rear yard is nice and quaint. This is a must see!!! (FLO) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
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MONROVIA
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Gorgeous single lev el PUD. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Formal entry, kitchen with garden wind ow and eating area. Large living room with fireplace, dining area, master suit with walk in closet. Beautiful backyard with large patio area. Double garage. (A1530)
ALHAMBRA
$625,000
Charming 1925 Spanish gem in sought after Daisy Villa neighborhood in Pasadena. Extensively renovated 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, newer glazed windows and doors, central air & heat with filtration system, newer hardwood floors throughout, newer kitchen, granite counters and tile floors, screened in back porch, paver patio, detached garage. (S390) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
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TEMPLE CITY SCHOOLS!!! This adorable home features living room w/frpl., large dining area, kitchen with newer dishwasher and oak wood cabinets. Bedrooms with hardwood floors and ceiling fans. Remodeled bath with heated tile floors. Central air/heat, Security Alarm System, Water purification System, anwd 2 year old roof. Patio w/covered built-in BBQ. Mature Fruit Trees. Gated excess to the rear yard allows for Recreational vehicle or Boat parking. Move In Ready Home! (LON) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
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