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More Southland Rains Expected The Director of the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Mark Ghilarducci, has released the following statement about the statewide rain system expected later this week: "This week California is expected to experience high winds and heavy rains in several parts of our state. For many of us, these rains are a welcome sign for agricultural and domestic water needs. We live in the arid West and this year has been historically dry. Any help that Mother Nature provides will alleviate extremely low water levels and is greatly needed. "We know that it can flood anywhere that we receive heavy rains. This storm will present a risk of flash flooding and debris slides in areas where ground conditions have not adapted to the saturation. This year was also a significant fire season for Northern and Southern California and burned areas are especially at risk for debris slides. Even regions that don't experience regular seasonal flooding could see flash flooding during this intense storm system, which could be the largest to date of this year's rainy season. "Before the rain comes to your area, educate yourself and be aware of the potential risk to the places where you live, work and play. I urge all Californians to take basic steps to increase their own ability to be resilient through these storms and their impacts. The public safety community will be very busy during these storms and it's important to help reduce 9-1-1 call volumes by lowering your risks of danger as much as possible." During a disaster is not the time you want to be thinking about creating an emergency plan or creatPlease see page 12
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Trainspotting in Arcadia - First Tests of Light Rail Between Pasadena and Azusa Start BY TERRY MILLER
The $4 million AnsaldoBreda P2250 weighing over 100,000 pounds, was outfitted with specialized gear to test clearances, wheel/rail interface, rail switches, and the Overhead Catenary System. – Photo by Terry Miller
On Monday morning, Foothill Extension Goldline conducted the first of many clearance tests involving an actual Metro Gold Line train from Sierra Madre Villa to Azusa. The light rail project recently held a track completion ceremony in Azusa and this, now, is the next nec-
essary step to propel the Gold Line towards Azusa next year. Scores of people assembled at the corner of First and Santa Clara starting around 9AM to witness a historic moment in Arcadia’s history; the first time a train has been seen in Arcadia for decades. Due to several delays, the train
Arcadia PD Seizes 250 ‘Mature’ Pot Plants on Wistaria Avenue As a result of the Arcadia Police Department’s “See Something, Say Something” program, an alert resident notified the Police Department of suspicious activity surrounding a residence in the 400 block of East Wistaria Av-
enue. Arcadia Police Officers and Detectives conducted an investigation. On Thursday, December 4, 2014, at about 3:00 PM, Detectives obtained and served a search warrant at Please see page 7
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didn’t actually arrive until around 1:30PM. Metro crews carefully inched the vehicle from Sierra Madre Villa to check for clearance at various spots using Styrofoam connected with duct tape to assess the clearance, particularly at station platforms. The next 10 months
will be devoted to testing the trains, next time under their own power. Monday’s test was unpowered and required the use of a semi-truck to pull the Gold Line train through Arcadia, Monrovia and into Azusa. The long and lengthy proPlease see page 17
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Local Groups Call for Police Auditor in Wake of McDade Shooting The Coalition for Increased Oversight of Pasadena Police, whose members include the NAACP of Pasadena and of Altadena, the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Greater Pasadena, ACLU So. California /Pasadena/ Foothills Chapter, ACT, the Pasadena Latino Forum, the Arroyo Democratic Club, and the Foothill Democratic Club, sent out a statement Thursday calling for a police auditor for Pasadena PD. “The events in Ferguson MO over the past few weeks show the price a community pays when there is a lack of confidence between the police and the people in the neighborhoods they are policing. We have witnessed how the mishandling of the investigation of a tragic incident has profoundly widened the gulf that was already there. Other recent controversial deaths in Cleveland and New York City underline the fact that
Education From Locals for Locals Please see page 20 Against Ebola Prevents Deadly Ex-Irwindale Disease From Spreading BY JENNIFER SCHLUETER For a few years now, Beacon Media’s founder Von Raees has been supporting Sarah Culberson’s Kposowa foundation, rebuilding Bumpe High School in Sierra Leone, which had been destroyed in the country’s civil war, and supporting its students’ education. Since the Ebola outbreak, however, the organization’s focus has now shifted to educating all villages in the Bumpe district to prevent the virus from spreading. Whereas Nigeria and Sen-
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egal have been declared Ebola-free in October, the epidemic is unstoppable in Liberia and Sierra Leone. To receive first-hand information from a local, I skyped with Sarah Culberson’s brother and Kposowa representative Hindo in Sierra Leone. He told me that he started an Ebola sensitization project in August. Instead of enjoying his vacation from school, Hindo realized the increasing danger and
A former Irwindale Police Department officer pleaded no contest Dec 8 to sexually molesting a 14year old girl and sending suggestive text messages to another girl, both of whom were in the department’s Explorer Program, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced.
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"Harvest Moon" Membership Event at the Shakespeare Club
Harvest Moon membership event at the Shakespeare Villa. (Left to right: Julie Mahoney, Prospective New Member; Janet Beggs, Social Chair; Jeri Dixon, Prospective New Member; Ellen Yeany, Membership Committee; Mary Moffitt, Club Member; Alisha Dagis, Prospective New Member; Rebecca Harris, Membership Chair; Connie Dosch, Prospective New Member; Mary Wynton, Club Board Secretary. -Photo by Shirley Bone
The veranda at the Shakespeare Clubhouse was bedecked with twinkling lights and decorated pumpkins for the “Harvest Moon” reception welcoming prospective members on November 5th. Rebecca Harris, Club Membership Chair, and her committee provided a lovely setting for members and guests to mingle and enjoy wine and cheese appetizers. During the past summer months
there were several fun events held that were hosted by Social Activities Chair Janet Beggs and her committee that included potluck dinners at member’s homes and concerts in the parks of local communities. The “Harvest Moon Reception” was followed by a regular Club business meeting in the ballroom with a musical program by The South Pasadena High School Jazz Band, led by
Director Howard Crawford. Club Member Christine Tam Malasta was the featured soloist and her husband Sean accompanied on the drums. New members are accepted year round to the club but the summer and fall season, with the many receptions and parties held, provides the perfect opportunity for members to invite interested friends and guests to the Club. The Shakespeare Club has had a long history of various philanthropic endeavors benefitting many charities in Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley. In addition to the many social and philanthropic opportunities the club has to offer, members can participate in Broadway Musicals presented as an annual Club Benefit/Fund-Raiser. Next spring, the Club will be presenting the Broadway musical “Nunsense” in March 2015 with Rikki Lugo as the director/choreographer for the upcoming show. Be sure to watch for more information early next year!
The Pasadena Architectural Legacy Walking Tours-2014 On December 30th, 2014, Pasadena Heritage invites you and your holiday guests to take a walking tour featuring many of Pasadena’s architectural treasures! Pasadena Hillcrest Neighborhood Walking Tour. The Pasadena Hillcrest Neighborhood tour allows tour goers to discover an established neighborhood of Pasadena. One of Pasadena’s most beautiful neighborhoods, the tour explores various architectural styles. Showcased on the tour are numerous grand estate man-
sions along with Craftsman homes such as the Freeman House designed by architects Arthur and Alfred Heineman and the Blacker House designed by Charles and Henry Greene. Rose Villa Neighborhood Walking Tour This beautiful neighborhood of one and two-story single-family residences east of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) includes a wide-range of Period Revival style residences as well as Colonial Revival, Italian Renaissance Revival, English Revival, and Spanish Colonial Revival. Mature street trees and historic streetlights enhance
the sense of time and place. Ticket Information: Docents will lead small groups on walks while describing the historic homes along the route. Tours will be offered on Tuesday, December 30th. There will be two tour times offered for each of walking tours-----10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Buy tickets ONLINE now at http://www.pasadenaheritage.org/archleg. To purchase by phone, call Pasadena Heritage at (626) 441-6333. The cost per tour is $15.00 for Pasadena Heritage members and $20.00 for non-members. Advanced reservations are highly recommended. Please not that the tours are exterior of homes only.
Temple City Seeking Best Holiday Homes The City of Temple City is now seeking distinguished homes to be recognized for best holiday decorations in the winter “Yard of the Quarter” Contest. Homeowners may nominate themselves or
other residential properties within Temple City limits. Five winners will be selected to receive a recognition yard sign and gift bag. Entries will be judged on curbside appeal only. Apply in person at
City Hall or Live Oak Park Community Center, or online at www.templecity.us. Deadline to enter is 6 p.m. on Friday Dec. 12th. Entry is free. Judging takes place the week of Dec. 15th. Winners will be notified by Dec. 18th.
L-R Roberta Armijo, member of the Arcadia Woman’s Club with President Cheryl Alberg, presents a check of $1,000 to Jason King Marketing/Fundraising Coordinator of CHOICESS and Joe Donofrio Director at December 3rd meeting. The funds were from the benefit HOLIDAY FAMILY FAIR held at the Woman’s Clubhouse November 22nd. - Courtesy Photo
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This lovely condominium is centrally located near the vibrant South Lake shopping district, Ca lTech, Pasadena Community College and Old Town Pasadena.This unit is located on the second floor and is easily accessible by either the elevator or stairs. There is a tranquil view of the pool area from the living room and private balcony.
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BY DOROTHY DENNE The player is playing a CD that I made from an old out-of-date 33 1/3 record. Perry Como is dreaming of a White Christmas. I too am dreaming. I remember the White Christmases of the days when I was young and didn't mind cleaning the ice from my windshield or skidding into a snow bank. That was just what you did. That was before I moved to California where you do your Christmas shopping in shirt sleeves. Where a modest rainstorm is considered winter weather. Christmas has so many meanings, so many memories, so many traditions. I'm somewhat distressed that the Christmas season has become the Holiday season. I'm considered broad-minded for one of my generation. I'm loving and accepting. I don't mind expanding horizons and celebrating the traditions of other cultures. But, please, excuse me as I want to hang on to my own. I like the picture of a baby Jesus lying in a manger. The wisemen and the lowly animals. The fir tree. The holly and the mistletoe. The poinsettias and the fruit cakes. Merely symbols? Yes, but more than symbols, they are traditions. Santa Claus came down my chimney even
when I didn't have one. I knew he was coming, no matter what. He would get in somehow. Sometimes he would bring but one present, at best only a few. That was all Mom and Dad could afford to pay him for. It didn't matter. Santa and the Baby Jesus kind of melted together. They symbolized love and joy and good feelings. I liked that when I was young. I like that now. Happy Holidays is a wonderful greeting. It is very modern. Merry Christmas goes back to my roots. It brings a feeling that little else in the world of today can kindle. I'd like to celebrate Christmas as Christmas. Other holidays can have their say separately. Let those of us who wish, have our memories of yore and share in the feelings they bring. Whether it be Away In A Manger or Jingle Bells, or one of other cultural traditions, let's remember love, peace and brotherhood. As we each remember our past and look to our future, let's join hands in our present. Let's ask our higher power, whomever he or she may be, to bring us the grace of love, acceptance and understanding. Let's join hands and hearts and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season.
Fitness Through The Holidays Start Now, be Ready for 2015 December is here and the holiday season is now in motion. Ready or not the parties, shopping, decorating, travel, family commitments, gift giving, food and more food have arrived. Instead of allowing the holidays to take you completely off your fitness journey, or waiting until January to begin one, you can take action daily, starting now, to prepare the way for an easier transition into the New Year. Here are three simple strategies to help you this month: 1. Have Your Food Strategy Ready. Set yourself up for success with a little advanced planning. Consider what your barriers are and find solutions to them. Ask yourself questions like these: •“How can I prepare for the holiday food at my workplace?” Solution: prepare for the work week by bringing healthy snacks with you such as sliced fruit, cut vegetables, nuts and sliced deli meat.
Savannah Memorial Park (DBA El Monte Cemetery Association) will hold their annual board meeting on January 10, 2015 at the El Monte Historical Society Museum, 3150 N. Tyler Ave, El Monte 91731. The meeting will start at 10:00
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•“How will I approach holiday parties and avoid overeating?” Solution: make sure you have a healthy meal no more than two hours before the party. •“How can I deal with leftovers, and extra treats?” Solution: Consider making a plate for a guest to take home. When choosing to eat leftovers set up a nice meal and sit down at the table-no eating standing at the fridge door! 2. Rate Your Holiday Treats. Whatever dessert, candy or cream filled, sugar laden concoction is staring you in the face, make sure it is something that is REALLY, really, REALLY good! Rate it on a scale of 1 to 5, 5 being best. If the food item does not make it to a 4 or 5, turn it down. Yes, that's right, push it away and go find a truly delicious treat that meets your higher standard, then savor and enjoy it with no regrets. 3. Schedule Your Ex-
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Assistance League of Arcadia Participates in Make a Difference Day
The Assistance League of Arcadia members were among the millions of volunteers across the nation who participated in the annual Make a Difference Day. The common mission is to improve the lives of others by caring projects, either as individuals, groups or organizations that impact the lives of others. For more than 20 years, USA WEEKEND Magazine, in collaboration with Points of Light, has made Make a Difference Day, the largest national day of community service. It is celebrated each year on the fourth Saturday in October. During the 2014
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Make a Difference Day the Assistance League of Arcadia joined in this effort by holding a children’s book drive. All books collected to be distributed to needy children in the local school districts through its Operation School Bell Program. A heartfelt thanks to Chase Bank, L.A. Central Market, whose employees donated the bulk of the 950 books collectected during the October 2014 Book Drive. We also give special thanks to Benny Sanchez, Chase Arcadia Branch Manager, for helping organize this Drive and arranging our collection of the donations.
ALA President, Kaye Kinsler, and Event Chair, Nicole Pham. Members Suzanne Warren and Robin Graney receive over 950 books donated by Benny Sanchez, Vice President and staff of Chase Bank.-Courtesy Photo
Entire chorus of the BRIGHT SIDE SINGERS pose for group shot. Their director is the multi-talented Matthew Byers. Their holiday spectacular will be held at the San Gabriel Playhouse, Tuesday Dec. 16, admission ranges from $10to $20. - Courtesy Photo
Men’s Chorus have some fun during Christmas program of the Temple City High School BRIGHT SIDE SINGERS. I enjoyed two shows this week, one at Coordinating Council and Arcadia Woman’s Club-----FABULOUS...as always. - Courtesy Photo
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Carriage Rides, Restaurants at Christmas Market Free Downtown Arcadia Rides Free horse-drawn carriage rides will be offered for the first time in Downtown Arcadia on Saturday evenings, Dec. 6th, 13th and 20th, courtesy of sponsor MW Investment Group. The rides are a new element of the second annual Christmas Market presented by Arcadia’s Best Foundation in association with the Arcadia Improvement Association. Also new to the market from 5-9 p.m. Saturdays on First Avenue between Huntington Drive and Wheeler Street will be local restaurants Matt Denny’s Ale House, La Luna Negra, and Stacked Sandwich offering specialty food and beverages for purchase. Other vendors, food trucks and business vendors will also offer a plethora of delicious holiday fare.
A horse-drawn white wagonette provided by G and F Carriages in Bloomington, Ca. will take riders through Downtown and past the new Arcadia Transit Plaza featuring a lighted clock tower. Sponsor MW Investment Group is owned by local developer Matt Waken, whose Walbern Developments has been involved in the building of several prominent commercial buildings in Arcadia, among many other residential, commercial and retail projects in Southern California. The Christmas Market, which features blowing snow, free horse-drawn carriage rides, Dickens Christmas carolers, more than 50 holiday food and merchandise vendors, Santa Claus posing for photos
at a classic fire truck, inflated jumpers for kids, and live bands, is sponsored primarily by the Foothill Gold Line, as well as Forest Lawn. Horse carriage rides are free courtesy of MW Investment Group. Waste Management provides trash services. Additional support comes from the City of Arcadia, Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant, Marie Taylor of NAI Capital and attorney April A. Verlato. The event is produced by Family Festival Productions in association with Wayne Tay and Town & Country Event Rentals. Plenty of free parking is available in several public lots off Wheeler St. East and West of First Ave. Media contact is Scott Hettrick at (626) 485-8783 or Hreporter@aol.com.
Polls have shown for the last few years that 60-70 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction the country is headed. That being the case, why on earth did American voters give control of Congress to the "do-nothing," block-everything Republicans who have spent the last six years obstructing the economy and government all in an attempt to make President Obama be seen as a failure. This doesn't make sense. Why would American voters elect voodoo, supply-side, trickle-down Republicans who are still married to the same economic formula that brought America to its knees with the Great Recession of 2008; Republicans who are still preaching their same dreary economic forecast. Do you turn around the direction of the country by giving control to Congress to anti-abortion, anti-gay, anti-immigration Tea Party Republicans who put their party agenda and extremist base before the good of the country. Didn't the American public learn anything from the financial fiasco of 2008? Ron Lowe Santa Monica December 2, 2014
The Spending Goes On
Leaky Roof, the charities luncheon had an added attendant at the Arcadia Woman’s Club December 3rd with a big tub catching the rain leak. Members here have been working to pay for a new roof. Members: Valerie Kates, Cindy Aguilar and Grace Valentino point to leak. - Courtesy Photo
The City Manager of Sierra Madre presented the City Council with a whole list of spending items. Since the bills were already made and paid by the administration, the Council has only one function and that is to approve the payments. Of the $164,438.95 that was paid, there are several items that jump out for questioning: First, there is this item of $14,260.00 paid to the City Attorney for services in the month of August. Why such a delay in payment? Most of these charges are for sitting in on the meetings. Would it cost less if the meetings were shorter and what could be
done to make them shorter? Second, another legal firm was paid $36,332.00 for specialized legal services. We assume that these are lawsuits that the city keeps secret from the public and are only discussed in closed door City Council meetings. We know of two of these suits that have gone on for years and this payment is only for services in September. One of the suits involved the former Chief of Police, who opened a patrolman's locker and checked what was in the locker without the knowledge of the policeman. The Chief continues to receive her pension all during this time and why can't this issue be settled? A third law firm was also paid for September Services in the sum of $6,840.90. Why? No comment! Payment was made for $3,137.70 for EMS supplies. What did they need that cost so much? Payment was also made for the amount of $1,668.00 for EMS billing services. Does this sum use up most if not all the money received by the City for paramedic services? In addition, $326,774.72 was wire transferred for the payment of the City employees, with no details as to what pay period does this cover? Since many of these items are for services months ago, the first question is why are payments delayed and how much more expense has accrued that the Council has no knowledge of? While these items were reviewed and approved by several City staff members, there does not seem to be any review by the City Treasurer. What role does the City Treasurer play in the order of things? Is there any form of checks and balances before these expenses are made? Is this the right way for the handling of the City's finances? Is the Council in charge or are they there simply to make approvals after the fact? You are free to decide these questions! Sierra Madre Watchman
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Lifeline For Pets Cat of the Week: "KATANA" Female Orange/White, Born 2010
Soft Katana is all dressed up for the holidays, wishing to find her forever home at last. She's been waiting a very long time. Perhaps no one has wanted her because she is only partially sighted, w/ sensitive eyes. They may think Katana is less than perfect, but we know that she is "purr-fectly" sweet and loving. She also loves to snooze in her cat tree. She would prefer to be the only kitty in a quiet, lifelong home. No meds needed. See more pictures of KATANA, and her videos,
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you are getting a healthy, much loved kitty who will fit well into your home, and we know that cat will have lifelong care. Lifeline For Pets is a no-kill rescue organization operated solely by caring volunteers. To see us in person at our weekend adoptions in the Pasadena area, check our website for locations & schedules. Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifelineforpets. pasadena Please "Like" us and "Share."
Celebrating 40 Years – Chinese Cultural Center in El Monte Hosts Concert Dec.13 text recitation and stroke order in writing Chinese including composition are also taught. For variety and cultural enrichment, other activities may include singing, children's and folk songs, recitations of poetry, drawing, and Chinese rhythmic instruments. Language classes for adults in the evenings are also available. Dr. Wen-Hsiung Yen will be the conductor for the Chinese Music Orchestra of Southern California which was established in
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Monrovia in 1891. The present church was built in 1923. St. Luke’s is a diverse community whose members have discovered in God a oneness greater than their differences. Eucharist services are held Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m. The church is led by Rector Neil Tadken, with the choir directed by Kent B. Jones.
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1974 at UCLA. The premiere includes his new composition art songs and instrumental ensembles, Chinese folk song and popular songs from Taiwan. He re-arranged some of the pieces and they will presented by some members of Chinese American Musicians Association. In addition you will enjoy the Chinese folk dance fashion show and Taijiquan demonstration in our program. The performance will be held Dec 13 at 9443 Telstar Avenue, El Monte at 2PM.
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Joyous music will highlight the Christmas Eve service at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Monrovia as the choir performs a 7:30 p.m. program of Anthems and Carols preceding the service. Selections will include "Fantasia on Christmas Carols" by Ralph Vaughan Williams with baritone David Kress, who also performs with the Los Angeles Master
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Mayor Welcomes Trilingual Elementary School to Temple City
Former Deputy Sentenced to Prison for Molesting Teenage Girl
A former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was sentenced today to three years in state prison for having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. John Augustus Rose II, 44, also must be registered as a sex offender for the
rest of his life as part of his sentence. In October, Rose pleaded no contest to one count each of lewd act on a child and possession of matter depicting minor engaging in sexual conduct. Deputy District Attorney Rosa Alarcon with the Justice System Integrity Division said Rose began a sexual relationship with a
15-year-old girl beginning in March 2013 and continuing through June 2013. He met her through her family. Rose was with the Sheriff’s Department for 22 years. The case was investigated by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Bureau.
City of Temple City Temporarily Relaxing Overnight Parking Restrictions for Holidays As the holidays approach, the City of Temple City is temporarily relaxing overnight parking restrictions effective midnight Dec. 14, through 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 4, 2015. City code does not allow parking on City streets between the hours of 2-5 a.m. without a valid permit. To accommodate resi-
dents hosting guest visitors over the holiday season, the City will relax enforcement, and allow overnight parking without permit. The public is reminded that all other parking restrictions, including those for street sweeping and against oversized vehicles, remain in effect. Citations will continue to be is-
sued for parking on street sweeping days, as posted. Regular enforcement of parking restrictions resumes on Jan. 5, 2015 at midnight. For more information about parking permits and enforcement, call the Temple City Public Safety and Services Division at (626) 285-2171.
Mayor Carl L. Blum rolled out the red carpet to welcome students from the newly-opened Oasis Trilingual Community School to the Temple City community. Oasis Students were invited to City Hall to meet the mayor, along with Zoning Commissioner Michael Forbes and Camellia Festival Director Nanette Fish, to learn how the council makes decisions and approves spending. Mayor Blum explained his duties overseeing the council that makes all local government decisions. Anyone with a project or issue requiring city approval schedules in one of the twicea-month meetings to make a presentation to the council. The council members hear the presentation and vote on each matter with a majority rule. In the event of a tie, the mayor breaks it with a final vote. Mayor Blum explained that in Temple City, each council member serves as Mayor for a four-year period, switching at the end of
each term so every council member can eventually serve as mayor. The Oasis students then told the mayor about their new school, located right around the corner from city hall, explaining it was a K-6 grade immersion school that teaches subjects in Mandarin, Spanish and English, and mixes studying with ongoing projects. The students presented the mayor with a 3D model of Temple City they constructed as a class project, with all the city’s buildings labeled in Mandarin, Spanish and English. It was time to sing songs, one each in Mandarin, Spanish and English, that the students sang for the council, including one reciting all 50 U.S. states! Finally the group got to the very best part of the trip: when the students took over the council member jobs and actually voted on a real matter! Temporary Mayor and third grader Zhi Zhi Flores, with gavel in hand, presided over the other students filling in as
council members, and all voted on what time of day to have the annual school Christmas party. It was a majority decision to have it in the morning, so more kids could come. Oasis students were excited to learn about how the government worked, and proud to serve, helping to solve important community business. The trip concluded with a quick march back to the school to reassume their roles as regular elementary students and use what they learned to tackle a new project ahead.
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Fifth Biannual Alive & Free Conference in Duarte
D’Veal Family & Youth Services, in partnership with the Duarte Unified School District (DUSD), will host the 2014 Biannual Alive & Free conference on December 11th (Youth Day) and December 12th (Adult Day), 2014. D’Veal Family & Youth Services was established in 1993 for the specific purpose of providing social services throughout Pasadena, Altadena and the San Gabriel Valley. The agency’s mission is to develop and manage activity centers for youth residing in “atrisk” environments through comprehensive behavioral healthcare services. Over the past 27 years, the Alive & Free program has transformed the lives of more than 10,000 “at-risk” youth. The program was started and developed by Dr. Joseph E. Marshall, Jr. in San Francisco, California. Dr. Marshall sought to bring together other professionals and organizations that deep-
ly care and were concerned about the impact violence has on our young people today. This consortium of members has one mission in mind: to keep young people alive (unharmed by violence) and free (from incarceration). D’Veal, as a consortium member, has partnered with the Duarte Unified School District to offer the Alive & Free program in its schools. The violence prevention model views violence from a public health perspective and frames violence at the community and individual level as treatable and avoidable. It identifies the specific precursors of violence and identifies young people as victims of the disease rather than as “bad” people, while at the same time placing responsibility to reduce the risk of violence on the individual. Last December 2013, the City of Duarte had a spree of violence that left two people dead and one
injured. 16-year-old Christopher Rossi and 18-yearold Malcom Mency, who were murdered, were former students of the Duarte Unified School District. Starting December 11th-12th, 2014, DUSD and D’Veal have partnered to host the 5th Biannual Alive & Free Conference (www. aliveandfreeconference2014. com). Over 600 students and staff will hear the message on reducing violence from their lives and communities. On December 12th, adults who want to attend will have an opportunity to hear the same message and can register at the conference website. The cost is $50 and includes lunch and for those who want, continuing education credit. This year’s Youth Day is scheduled for December 11th, 2014 at the PAC Center, 1401 N. Highland Ave, Duarte, CA 91010 and will feature actor Edward James Olmos as the opening speaker.
Musicians Bring Christmas Joy to Sick, Lonely Elders in Pasadena Volunteer Band Begins Tours Pasadena Nursing Homes The “Pay it Forward” Volunteer Band, recently performed their nostalgic Christmas Show for the Eisenhower, Sunrise and Golden Cross Convalescent Homes, on North Fair Oaks Blvd in an area known by many as “Nursing Home Row”. These are the organization’s first three 2014 Christmas concerts, of the 40 planned throughout Los Angeles County. Pasadena ViceMayor Jacque Robinson attended the first concert. “The stretch of North Fair Oaks that these nursing homes are in, 8 skilled nursing facilities in a 5 or 6 block stretch, is very unique, a band spokesman said. We have never seen a city with a like number
of nursing homes, in this case 16,concentrated into such a small area. There is probably an interesting story to that.” This organization is likely to understand how unique that is as they also operate in San Jose, Nashville, San Diego, Cincinatti, Denver, Las Vegas, Orange and Riverside counties. The band’s Christmas program features the most popular Christmas songs from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s, songs, made famous by the most popular singers of that time like Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, and others. They are no caroling group, opting to perform as a jazz ensemble of 6 to 9 people typically. The
band tries to perform the songs in such a way that it reaches deep into often reach deep into the memories of the patients with Alzheimers and Dementia, making the band’s efforts highly effective therapy. Sometimes the effects are miraculous. But. the show is also typically the best entertainment that a nursing home has ever seen as many of the recruits are some of the best professional and talented amateurs musicians in the City. “We also do these shows year-round because so many of these people have nobody left”, said the band spokesperson. Nearly 100 volunteer musicians will be involved in this year’s LA County.
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the home for illegal indoor marijuana cultivation. Once inside the residence, Arcadia Detectives searched the home and found the majority of the residence being used as a sophisticated, indoor marijuana growing operation. Approximately 250 mature marijuana plants were being grown in bedrooms and in a converted garage. The grow consisted of multiple rooms with lighting, ventila-
tion, electrical wiring, irrigation and drying bins strewn throughout the residence. It appeared the electrical setup was bypassing the meter and also tapping directly into electrical service. There was no evidence of this being a medical marijuana-related grow and nobody was located inside the dwelling. This case is currently being investigated by Detectives from the Arcadia Police Department. Anyone with
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California Cities Face Growing Costs from Federal Water Regulations that Unfairly Burden Lower – and Now Middle – Income Households Mayors Conference Releases Report on Economic Impact of Water Rules
In a report released recently, The U.S. Conference of Mayors found that the current cost per household for public water services in California
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“This report details the economic burdens that a growing percentage of city residents are experiencing in water and wastewater services,” said Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The U.S. Conference of Mayors. “We want and need clean water, but cities need greater flexibility, especially in low-income areas. Local governments face serious challenges to sustain an enormous physical infrastructure necessary to deliver public water services and the persistent growth in federal water mandate costs. A more rational model will be needed to be successful over the next decades.” The report can be found here: http://www. usmayors.org/pressreleases/uploads/2014/1202report-watercostsCA.pdf
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real income growth since the 2007 economic recession face looming high bills to comply with new federal water regulations. The number of households whose water and sewer costs exceeded 4.5% of their income, ranged as high as 39.4% of Paramount households to 35.3% in La Verne to 34.4% in Escondido. The report, titled “Public Water Cost Per Household: Assessing Financial Impacts of EPA Affordability Criteria in California Cities,” will be released as part of the 2014 Water Council Summit of the Mayors’ organization in Washington, DC. Mayors hope the report’s findings will convince the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to use a more accurate affordability
Some of the findings of the report are: Substantial Economic Burdens Found on Below Median Households - When cost per household exceeds 4.5% of actual annual income (not median income) it indicates a substantial economic burden could be imposed on system customers to comply with the mandate. Thirty of 35 communities exhibit substantial excess cost per household above 4.5% of their actual annual income. Eleven of the 35 communities had estimated 10-year excess cost per household that ranged from $10 to $200 million. Two cities, Monterey Park and San Marino, had no indication of economic burdens based on cost per household and actual income level; no data were available for another three cities. Widespread Economic Burdens on a Growing Number of Households - Substantial economic burdens, measured as cost per household that exceeds 4.5% of actual annual household income, was found to be widespread in the survey communities. Twenty-four cities report combined water, sewer and flood control costs per household in excess of 4.5% of annual income for 10% to nearly 40% of households. Paramount 39% of households, income categories from $10,000/yr to $35,000 La Verne 35% of households, income categories from $10,000/yr to $50,000.
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Arroyo Seco Foundation (ASF) and the Pasadena Audubon Society to File Suit on Environmental Impact of Plans to Scour Basin Behind Devil’s Gate Dam in Hahamongna
Arroyo Seco Foundation (ASF) and the Pasadena Audubon Society to File Suit on Environmental Impact of Plans to Scour Basin Behind Devil’s Gate Dam in Hahamongna. Tim Brick, Arroyo Seco Foundation (ASF) Managing Director Photos by Terry Miller
Representatives of the Arroyo Seco Foundation (ASF) and the Pasadena Audubon Society (PAS) say they are filing a lawsuit challenging the LA County Flood Control District’s program to scour the basin behind Devil’s Gate Dam in Hahamongna Watershed Park in Pasadena. The lawsuit hopes to challenge the environmental impacts of the Flood Control District’s Big Dig program, which would involve 150,000 diesel trucks removing more than 2.4 million cubic yards of sand and sediment from the basin behind Devil’s Gate Dam over a five year period and permanently degrading more than 50 acres of stream zone habitat there. The massive nature of the sediment trucking program has raised serious concerns over air pollution, traffic and public health. “The Flood Control District’s Big Dig plan ignores overwhelming community support for a more moderate and less destructive approach to
removing the sediment that has accumulated behind Devil’s Gate Dam over many decades,” said Tim Brick, ASF Managing Director. Laura Garrett, PAS Conservation Chair, said, “We can protect the habitat, wildlife and recreational activities at Hahamonga, while providing a safe level of flood protection. Pasadena’s recommendations and the scores of comments offered during the Environmental Impact
Report process demonstrate that.” The Flood Control District’s program and the related EIR were formally approved by the LA County Board of Supervisors on November 12 by a 4-1 vote, with County Supervisor Yaroslavsly dissenting. Attorneys Mitchell M. Tsai and Christina M. Caro will represent ASF and PAS in the matter and filed the papers Wednesday.
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Parson's Nose Theater Continues Their 2014-15 Season With Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol” Saturday, Dec. 20 to Sunday, Dec. 21
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“A Little House Christmas” Brings Nostalgia to Sierra Madre Playhouse BY FRAN SYVERSON
Ah-h-h, nostalgia—a hearkening back to the good ol’ days, even if they were before our time. “A Little House Christmas” at the Sierra Madre Playhouse takes us back to a pioneer Christmas that perhaps our great-grandparents might recall, if they were still alive. Yet most of us like to “borrow” those memories: trudging through the forest to find our perfect tree with its snowy branches… stockings hung by the chimney…moonlit sleigh rides…Christmas carols sung ‘round the piano or at children’s pageants…. So that’s where “Little House Christmas” takes us—back, back to visit Laura Ingalls Wilder’s family of her classic “Little House” books. The Ingalls girls, Laura and Mary, are aglow with anticipation of the coming holiday. Friend and relatives gather at their log cabin to enjoy each other and good eats. Some folks are a bit quirky. Uncle George, still traumatized from war, totes his guitar and smiles a lot, but is sparse with words. The girls dread teenage Nellie Oleson’s visit, for she’s mean and uppity. Her mother, too, puts on “cityfolk” airs. Jolie Adamson as Nellie, and Amy Tolsky as Mrs. Oleson both are appropriately snobbish. Amidst the festivities, alas! Thunderclaps announce a torrential storm. Pa braves the downpour to check out the raging river, and finds that the bridge to town has washed away. The girls fret: Will Santa be able to get to them? Pa and Ma worry, too, as they need to get to town for the girls’ presents. Will some kind of miracle happen? How easy it is to slip into yesteryear with the Ingalls family! Their warmth exudes the old-fashioned values of love, hard work, and family closeness. Pamela Daly, as Ma, busies herself cooking on the black kitchen stove. Laura and Mary are exuberantly bouncy girls, played by Hanna Victoria Stock and Valerie Lohman, respec-
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tively. Pa (Eric Charles Jorgensen) is the goodnatured, devoted husband and father. His fiddleplaying, along with Uncle George’s guitar, proves lively tunes for jigs and reels, popular in their time. At first reluctant to dance, Ma finally shows her talents with an almost-defiant blaze of fancy footwork. Lindsey StrandPolyak, musicologist, and Rebecca Lord, musical director, researched rarely heard songs from the Little House books to bring them to this stage. Choreography is by Cheryl Baxter. Lovable, albeit silent, Uncle George (Jim Harnagel) watches the gaiety from the sidelines. Jeff Doba portrays Mr. Edwards as a rather humble, self-effacing but appreciative neighbor. The young men, Nick and Peter, add a youthful romantic touch. Andrew Stock plays Nick, and Fletcher Kamal plays Peter. The entire stage is a huge log cabin designed by Stephen Gifford. Doors are cleverly situated to convey both the indoors and outdoors as actors move from one to the other. A stone fireplace, a picnic table, and wooden chairs all add to the hominess. Be sure to take time for Lisa Wasserman’s foyer exhibit, this time describing the pioneer days in which the
play is set. Emily Chase directs “Little House Christmas,” which was adapted from the Wilder stories by James Deita. Estelle Campbell and Christian Lebano are co-producers. Stage manager is Alexis Robles, with Sara Haddadin assisting. Sara Gray designed the gingham dresses, aprons, and overalls. Lighting design is by Ana Cecilia Martin, and sound by Christopher Moscatiello. “A Little House Christmas” truly is a heartwarming treat for family holiday enjoyment at the Playhouse. It runs weekends through Saturday, Dec. 20, with additional performances Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 22 and 23 at 8 p.m. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 for Sunday matinees. The popular “talk-backs” are held after each matinee. Admission is $28 general, $25 for seniors (65+), $18 for youth (12-22) and $15 for children 11 and under. The Playhouse is at 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. Local eateries and free parking are nearby. For reservations or more information, phone (626) 355-4318, or visit the website, www.sierramadreplayhouse.org for online ticketing. For reservations for groups of 15 or more, phone (626) 836-2125.
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Here Comes the Miserable, Marvelous Mister Scrooge A Noise Within Delivers a Hearty Version of "A Christmas Carol"
"A Christmas Carol," written in 1843 by great British wordsmith Charles Dickens, is the most adapted piece of literature in history. Or at least, that's what we've heard. And we've all certainly heard the name "Ebenezer Scrooge." Synonymous with "Grinch," and "miserable old miser," Scrooge is famed for his "Bah, Humbug!" and hatred of Christmas. But that's only the beginning of the story... For the third year running, A Noise Within--that absolutely fabulous repertory theatre company---presents to the public Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," ringing in the holiday season with scary stage effects, lively music and dancing, and superb acting that cuts to the heart of the story of
Ebenezer Scrooge and his redemption. The play, an intermissionless-90-minute affair, opens on a cold blue background and sparse trees. Bellboys stand silhouetted, ringing their holiday chimes. But! A hunched, limping figure appears, and snarls at them--with both grunts and gesture, he makes it clear that he's certainly not going to celebrate. Darkness covers us; a new scene in a counting house is spun into place, and the Narrator (Freddy Douglas) steps in, introducing us to the miser Ebenezer Scrooge (Geoff Elliott). We watch Scrooge-a grasping, greedy, selfish, tight-fisted "man of business"---rebuff all attempts at kindness from his good-hearted nephew Freddy (Rafael Gold-
Watching the humble but loving Cratchit family: Alan Blumenfeld (Ghost of Christmas Present) and Geoff Elliott (Ebenezer Scrooge) with the cast. - Photo by Craig Schwartz
stein), and a kindly couple attempting to collect money for the poor. But Scrooge is not so easily able to rebuff the terrifying spectre of Marley (Mitchell Edmonds), his seven-years-dead partner, who warns of three spirits who are to come visit Scrooge in the night. One by one the spirits come: a robust and cheerful Ghost of Christmas Past (Deborah Strang), a tenfoot-tall and jolly Ghost of Christmas Present (Alan Blumenfeld), and a dead silent and imposing Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. These three spirits take Scrooge on a journey that he cannot escape, and which the audience will never forget. This is a very traditional take on "A Christmas Carol," helped largely by the Narrator's wonderfully sharp delivery of Dickens' own words. Scrooge is absolute perfection: Geoff Elliott, who also co-directs and adapted the novel, embodies Scrooge in all his initial petulance and misery, which shifts to touching regret and pitifulness, and finally true joy and love for his fellow man. He even grew his own hair out for the role! The ensemble cast is also strong, and included Stephen Rockwell (Bob Cratchit), Jill Hill
A scene from Scrooge's sad past: Geoff Elliott (Ebenezer Scrooge), Brendan Haley (Young Scrooge), Deborah Strang (Ghost of Christmas Past), Georgia Miller (Little Fan) - Photo by Craig Schwartz
(Mrs Cratchit), Alison Elliott (Belle), Dekyi Rongé (Fred's wife), Sydney Berk (Martha Cratchit), Brendan Haley (Peter Cratchit), Jack Elliott, Marty Coha and Chize Ogbogu (Cratchit children), and Ikenna Ogbogu (Tiny Tim) in title roles. The nostalgic London Christmas-time mood wouldn't have been evoked without Scenic Design by Jeanine A Ringer, Lighting by Ken Booth, Costumes by Angela Balogh Calin, Hair/Wig/Makeup by Monica Lisa Sabedra and
Val Miller or indeed the coaching of Dialect Coach Nike Doukas (everyone in the play sported wonderful British accents)! "A Christmas Carol" was, and is, one of the greatest stories ever told. And this powerful performance by A Noise Within's talented cast and crew is a must-see this holiday season. A Noise Within is located at 3352 East Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107. Performances are Friday, Dec 12 at 8pm; Saturday, Dec 13 at 2pm and 8pm; Sunday, Dec 14 at 2pm; Wednesday, Dec 17 at 7:30pm; Friday, Dec
19 at 8pm; Saturday, Dec 20 at 2pm and 8pm; Sunday, Dec 21 at 2pm; Monday, Dec 22 at 2pm and 7:30pm; and Tuesday, Dec 23 at 7:30pm. Tickets are from $48; Student rush with I.D. before performance only $20; Groups (10 or more) offer Adult from $25; Students from $18; Youth discount ages 17 and under $14 off regular price. Please see www.anoisewithin.org or call (626) 356-3100x1 for more information. You've heard about seeing the "real" Santa Claus. Now, go see the "perfect" Scrooge at A Noise Within!
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experience rising water levels. •Stay informed during hazardous weather conditions, listen to your local radio or TV stations for watches, warnings and the latest information bulletins. o Flood Watch means it is possible that flooding will occur in a specified area. Be alert and prepared for a flood emergency. o Flood Warning means flooding is occurring or is imminent in a specified area. Move to safe ground immediately.
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Stephen Francis Jones lavishes Design on Del Frisco’s Grille Pasadena
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Del Frisco's Grille Pasadena Opening on Dec. 20 “Designing a restaurant is like designing a sports car,” says architect Stephen Francis Jones. “You have a sleek-looking body that needs a big engine and has to perform at top speed all the time. How do I keep it sexy? How do I keep it running well? How do I keep it adequate to the task of satisfying customers?” Jones, who is wellknown for his local restaurant designs such as MB Post in Manhattan Beach, the retro chain Lucky Strike Lanes, and the original Wolfgang Puck’s Spago in Beverly Hills, continues to be one of the burgeoning food scene’s secret weapons—a designer who works tirelessly to meet the needs of his clients in any variety of situations by listening carefully to their expectations and adapting his process accordingly. Jones’ recent endeavors branched out from not only creating designs for new companies, but evolving existing designs for companies looking to rebrand, rethink and revive their image. Jones collaborates with a handpicked team that provides turnkey branding and technical services. Together they work with a network of talented designers and fabricators to establish fresh, evocative imagery that interprets and amplifies the clients' initial vision. Recently Jones took on the rebranding and re-
launch of the iconic La in the US and abroad, he Brea Bakery after it moved still pays homage to his half a block down own community in Manfrom its original hattan Beach, Calilocation in fornia. Recently Los Angeles. Jones took part Jones fain a fundraiscilitated a ing project to seamless transform the blend Teachers’ of tradiLounge at tional Mira Cosambita High e n c e School, a and ardingy, agtifacts ing room f r o m un-renot h e vated since original 1949. Jones bakery used budwith a get-friendly refreshed means for logo and transforming new “jewel the unappealing case” displayspace into an enliving the lusened, inviting recious array of Stephen Francis Jones. treat for teachers to - Courtesy Photo dine and discuss. pastries and breads. He Now in its also revived eighteenth year, Mister Donut, the largest SFJones Architects is redonut chain in Japan, af- nowned among Los Anter it experienced declin- geles architecture firms ing profits in recent years. for designing spectacular Jones borrowed the “jewel entertainment and dining case” concept from La destinations that radiate Brea Bakery and rebuilt fresh, balanced aesthetics, the structure into an invit- making bold statements ing shop complete with for national and internaa Japanese garden-esque tional companies. "When entrance. Opened in July, people go out to dinner, Mister Donut now has a their expectation is to have revived image that will be a stimulating sensual exused as a prototype for fu- perience involving taste, ture Mister Donut shops ambiance and social inacross Asia. teraction. My objective is Although Jones keeps to make the visual expebusy with clients needing rience as delicious as the his expertise in their re- food," says Jones. branding and rethinking The firm’s recent res-
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Parson’s Nose took up residency at Lineage Performing Arts Center in Pasadena, CA. Parson’s Nose takes pride in paying actors above the Actors Equity requirements because they believe artists should be paid appropriately for their talents. To date, Parson’s Nose has introduced approximately sixty-five fun, condensed, professional presentations of thirty-two comedies to over 60,000 kids and adults. Parson’s Nose takes pride that no one is ever turned away from attending a production because they could not afford a ticket. Parson’s Nose is the only company in America devoted to this new way of experiencing the classics. Parson’s Nose Founder and Artistic Director, Lance Davis, is
a classically and comically trained actor who spent over twenty years working in New York. A guest teaching opportunity brought Lance to Los Angeles where he quickly realized that many students had little, if any, experience with live theater, and none with live classical theater. Many of his own friends admitted that they too never experienced Shakespeare or other classical theater out of fear they wouldn’t understand it. With the help of his wife, Mary Chalon Davis, and the generosity of Terry Perl, they founded Parson’s Nose Theater in 2000 to inspire the young and reward the old, by developing in them an appetite that would lead to further exploration of the unique art form, ‘Theater.’
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About Mules and Middies
Motander’s Musings BY SUSAN MOTANDER The big game is this weekend. No, it’s not UCLA/USC; that was weeks ago. It is not “The Granddaddy of the All,” the Rose Bowl, not even the National Championship; those are still weeks ahead. This is bigger: it is Army/Navy. Some may scoff that this is an important game, but they are wrong. Heck, this year it won't even decide that Commanderin-Chief’s Trophy. This game is important only for what it represents. It is important for the true spirit of college football that is missing in far too much of the rest of the games. Army/Navy is about tradition and a great rivalry. And like all good rivalries, this one is new every year. And because it is ArmyNavy it is important for no
other reason than it is Army-Navy. Service personnel around the world will tune it and avidly follow the outcome of a game that will never determine the national championship. It is game from which it is unlikely that any Pro players will emerge. Remember all these players have committed the next four years of their lives after graduation to the service of their country, not a pro team. They play for the love of the game and the pride of their respective schools. Tradition is what this game is all about, from the formal “March On” when the cadets of West Point and the Middies of Annapolis march on to the field prior to the game, to the winning team singing its alma mater second (Sing Last is the battle cry of this game).
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The Pasadena City College (PCC) Foundation, the fifth-largest community college foundation in California, awarded more than $227,000 in scholarships to 230 PCC students during its annual scholarship awards ceremony. More than 600 attendees, including scholarship winners and family members, PCC administration/ staff, Pasadena Area Community College District trustees, PCC Foundation board members, scholarship application reviewers, and community representatives were present. Speakers included: * Dr. Robert Bell, PCC senior vice president and assistant superintendent, Academic & Student Affairs * John Gregory, PCC Foundation president * Bobbi Abram, PCC Foundation executive director 230 winners were chosen from among more than 940 applicants on the basis of grade point averages, community service and
involvement, and personal statements. The applications were reviewed by a 75-member scholarship committee: PCC faculty, staff and management; Foundation board members; and Pasadena community representatives. The PCC Foundation was established as a 501(c)(3) organization in 1979 to develop the funding and community support to enhance teaching and learning at Pasadena City College. It supports major capital projects, investments in classroom technology and equipment, student scholarships, faculty grants, and special student and community services. Since 2008, the Foundation has awarded more than 4,200 scholarships totaling nearly $1.9 million to PCC students. In the 2013-2014 academic year, financial aid from all Foundation-administered programs – including the annual scholarship fund – totaled more than $628,000 and was awarded to nearly 1,000 students.
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An Old-Fashioned Holiday at the Queen Anne Cottage, Coach Barn & Santa Anita Depot Open House and Family Activities at the LA Arboretum in Arcadia
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Stroll down memory lane and view treasures and furnishings normally seen only through windows of the charming Victorianera Queen Anne Cottage. These historic facilities, decorated in Christmas finery, have become a Southland tradition for holiday visitors. Lucky Baldwin’s National Register guest house is open to the public only twice a year, so be sure to add to your calendar this rare opportunity to tour the Cottage interior with knowledgeable docents. Baldwin’s matching Coach Barn will also
be open. Down the path a short distance, the Santa Anita Depot will welcome visitors with docent-led tours. Date: Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301 North Baldwin Ave. Price: Free with admission to Arboretum. Contact: N a n c y Carlton, Volunteer Manager at (626) 802-8471 or nancy.carlton@arboretum. org.
Pasadena Issues Rose Parade Safety Tips As the 126th Rose Parade approaches on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, Pasadena’s Fire and Police departments are issuing the following safety tips for the thousands of overnight campers who will line the route on New Year’s Eve. The parade route will be a safer place if everyone follows the rules and regulations intended for the safety of all parade-goers. •Overnight camping is permitted only on the night of Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013. •A position on the sidewalk may be maintained along the parade route beginning at Noon Dec. 31, 2013. All persons and property, such as blankets, chairs and personal items, must remain on the curb until 11 p.m. At that time, spectators may move out to the blue “Honor Line” but not past it. •Small, professionally manufactured barbecues elevated at least 1 foot off the ground are allowed on the parade route as long as they are 25 feet from buildings and other combustibles. A fire extinguisher must be readily available. •Minors under the age of 18 may be on the parade route from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. only if they are supervised by an adult. •Dress for cold weather! Children and seniors may need extra layers of clothing to avoid hypothermia. Remember hats and gloves. •Drink healthy fluids and consume nourishing meals to avoid dehydration. •“If You See Something, Say Something!” Report suspicious activities and packages to emergency authorities along the parade route. •In case of emergency, call 9-1-1 and know the cross streets from where you are calling. For a nonemergency, call (626) 7444241. What You Can’t Do •Appearance in the parade is prohibited for any entries/marchers who have not been approved by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Stay off the street and do not pass the blue “Honor Line.” •Tents, sofas and boxes of any type that can be used as stools or seats are
prohibited along the route. •Unoccupied chairs are not allowed and will be removed from the parade route. •Bonfires are strictly prohibited and considered “illegal burns.” •ALL Fireworks are prohibited except as part of scheduled official events. •No items may be sold along the parade route without a City permit. •Selling space along the parade route, other than grandstand seating, is illegal. •It is illegal to buy, sell or give away horns on the parade route. •No public areas— sidewalks, curbs, gutters, streets, ramps—may be cordoned or roped off. •No ladders or scaffolding may be used as elevation for viewing the activities. •Pets are not recommended along the parade; keep them safe at home! •Throwing any object into the parade; or at pass-
ing vehicles or pedestrians the night before the parade is dangerous and prohibited. Violators can be cited and property seized. •Unauthorized vehicles obstructing emergency travel lanes or parked in restricted areas will be towed; at owners’ expense. No exceptions. •Open containers of alcohol are illegal on public streets, sidewalks and all other public areas. Violators may be cited or arrested. •Sale, possession and use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated. Enhanced security measures will be in effect on the parade route. Pasadena Police Officers will resolve problems quickly and remove from the scene anyone violating the law or disturbing the peace. Also, police canine teams will be patrolling Colorado Boulevard. The Pasadena Fire Department responds to more than twice the number of calls on parade day than
on average days. These calls include reports of hypothermia, illegal burning, miscellaneous medical issues, assaults and alcoholrelated incidents. Be safe and smart! For more information about Rose Parade safety, rules and regulations, visit www.visitpasadena.com, www.cityofpasadena.net/ police or call the Pasadena Fire Department at (626) 744-7276. The Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau will staff its special “Visitors Hotline” at (626) 793-9911 from Dec. 30, 2014 until Jan. 6, 2015. The Hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Dec. 30-31; from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jan. 1-3; from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 4-5; and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jan. 6. For more information about the City of Pasadena visit www.cityofpasadena. net or follow us on Twitter @PasadenaGov. “If You See Something, Say Something.”
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spreading of the dangerous virus, and decided to print posters that he could distribute in as many places as possible to inform people and villagers,
some of them who didn’t even know about Ebola at all. The posters explain the disease, its symptoms, prevention and treatment methods. As Hindo went
along, people were asking him for hand washing stations, which had already been placed everywhere in big cities, however, not in villages. To fund more
posters and hand washing stations with buckets, Dettol (an antiseptic liquid), and chlorine, Hindo started his own IndieGoGo campaign and asked his
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sister Sarah for additional help. Sarah thus switched her foundation’s focus on assisting Hindo with his sensitization project. While other organizations focus on treating already ill patients, Hindo’s mission is to treat the epidemic from its core by informing local villagers and thus preventing new infections. This method has proven to be extremely successful because until today, Hindo’s target area, the Bumpe district, has the lowest number of newest infections in all of Sierra Leone: Only 5 people, all of whom brought in the disease from outside, have been diagnosed. They were quickly contained, and therefore prevented from spreading. However, as Hindo updated us last week, Ebola is unable to be contained around his districts and quickly keeps spreading: “The Baomahun village outbreak is spreading horribly in the other villages and we are on restless efforts to contain it. The nurse who came from Freetown with the infection and died in Baomahun village which is causing the outbreak, was a negligence on the part of the government’s medical team. A bike rider has died of the infection two days ago who is said to have transported the infected folks from Baomahun to another village. The bike rider's host is now infected and he is presently undergoing treatments. Today, I dispatched 3 policemen, one government contact tracer, and the section chief to line list all contacts for a quick
quarantine to contain the situation. As I’m typing, we have 4 folks whose case are probable and I’ve requested for an ambulance to carry them for a test their blood before quarantine. The chief of the village is presently in the cell for breaking the bye-law of accepting strangers in his village. He will pay a fine of $120 for not executing the bye-law! The government contact tracers are not effective to follow-up because there is no mobility given to them. We need one motorbike and protective resources so that the contact tracers can be effective. Our government is sick to handle the Ebola situation. It’s been 3 days now that suspected folks have been waiting for ambulance so that they can be taken for test. I was in Bo today to see the government coordinator for our area and he promised that the ambulance will be available 7am tomorrow. Quarantine process is slow...probably causing rampant spread. When an outbreak occurs, it takes 10 days or more before contacts are isolated. The reason is that government is slow to send resources or food to quarantine homes. I need resources to buy food on stand -by to do quick quarantine or isolation before contacts infects others from daily movement. Few of our leaders here are not proactive at all. Hindo told me that so far he has reached 90 villages out of 240-270 in the Ngao Chiefdom in Bumpe. Please see page 18
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cess is highly technical and requires a very large crew of men and women to assure that all stages of the rail line are secure, free of obstacles and most of all safe. During this two week period in December, the Foothill Gold Line will complete the initial train testing for the light rail project from Pasadena to Azusa. During this period, a single train will be first
pulled and then operated on its’ own power within the rail corridor between the cities of Arcadia and Duarte. This initial testing activity will test train clearances along the alignment as well as the Overhead Catenary System which powers the trains. The Foothill Gold Line is on schedule for construction completion in late-September 2015, at which time the project will
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be turned over to Metro for pre-revenue service. Metro is the regional transportation agency responsible for operating all light rail and most bus systems in Los Angeles County. Metro will determine when passenger service begins on the Foothill. The train testing will take place weekdays within the two week period through December 19, 2014. On test days, the train will be tested between 8AM and 5PM. Testing will be conducted in Arcadia, Monrovia and Duarte. Intersection crossings that will be impacted temporarily during the initial clearance tests include: First Ave./Santa Clara St. (Arcadia), Mayflower Ave. (Monrovia), Magnolia Ave (Monrovia), Myrtle Ave. (Monrovia), and California Ave. (Monrovia). Intersection crossings that will be impacted more extensively during the testing peri-
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od include: Mountain Ave. (Monrovia/Duarte), Buena Vista St. (Duarte), and Highland Ave. (Duarte). – Following the first day, additional testing of up to nine days, will take place between California Ave. (Monrovia) and Highland Ave. (Duarte) and will result in short-term stoppages of street traffic at the Mountain Ave. (Monrovia/Duarte),
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Buena Vista St. (Duarte) and Highland Ave. (Duarte) intersection crossings throughout the day from 8AM to 5PM daily during testing.– Testing will only take place on weekdays; no weekend testing is expected. – The train’s “quacker” horn may be sounded. – Flaggers will assist with traffic management at all intersection crossings,
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The Admirals baseball team.
Earl Weaver, the late, great Hall of Fame manager of the Baltimore Orioles, looked nothing like Barry Bacon. And the two could not be more different when it comes to temperament; Weaver known not only for his success but also volcanic tantrums, when even the most trying baseball moments fail to raise Bacon’s ire. But as baseball strate-
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gists, Weaver, and Bacon, the head coach of the Admirals Elite 12u baseball team comprised of District 17 Little League all-stars, have at least one thing in common--a deep appreciation for great pitching and power hitting. The Admirals, just like those old great Orioles teams, had both qualities in abundance this weekend as they steamrolled
four straight opponents en route to their third baseball tournament championship in only three months of competition. This time, they took the Extreme Diamond Holiday Bash by winning twice Saturday in Fountain Valley and then twice again Sunday in Hawaiian Gardens in perhaps their best overall team performances to date in a fall that has been punctuated by success. Sunday’s championship game against the OC Premier was over almost as soon as it started as the Admirals scored 11 times in the top of the first inning on the way to a 15-2 victory. Earlier in the day, against the Surf Sua for the second time in as many days, the Admirals received their best overall pitching performance to date as Big Eddie Jin of Arcadia American Little League threw a completegame, two-hit shut out to eliminate the Surf. The Admiral bats were general
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kept in check by the Surf’s Kevin Fuchen, but of the six hits that he allowed, two were home runs and that was more than enough to back Jin’s dominant mound performance. First, Arcadia American’s Julian Eskridge hit his third home run in two days—this one a missile-like line drive to left that departed Fedde Field about 41/2 feet off the ground. Later in the game, Pasadena American’s Jack Clougherty hit his first homer of the season, a booming shot to left-center, to cap the Admirals’ offense. On Sunday, two East Altadena players—Colin Noble and Sam Gutierrez—had perfect 4-for-4 days. The day before, Kellen Gewecke of Arcadia American put on a virtual hitting clinic, going 5 for 6 in two games (he was a team-leading 7 for 8 in the tournament) helping set the table for the Admirals’ power hitters out of the
leadoff spot that he fills so well. In the tournament opener, the Admirals blew an early 3-0 lead but came back to defeat the Surf Soa, 7-5, with Gewecke getting three hits in three trips and scoring twice, Jin hitting a huge bases-clearing double and Gutierrez knocking in two runs. Eskridge turned in a strong starting performance on the mound, Justin Hindi got the win in relief and Clougherty earned another save with two hitless innings to close out the game. The second game saw Admirals pitching allow only three hits, while they pounded out 10 of their own on the way to an easy 13-1 win over the Surf Houston team. Eskridge hit not one, but two, mammoth home runs, driving in three runs in all, while Jin had two more RBIs as the Admirals breezed into Sunday’s semifinal. The Admirals return to tournament play this weekend.
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The district is parted in 10 sections, which consist of villages. In November, Hindo organized a meeting with all section chiefs to educate them about Ebola, and to spread the awareness about the disease. Currently, you are not supposed to leave the Bumpe district. If you do, and are trying to reenter, you will have to go through thorough investigations of your identity and whereabouts. This is a safety measure in order to prevent quarantine fugitives from entering Ebolafree zones. As another precaution, schools in Sierra Leone are closed, most companies too; however, some shops are still open. Since people in Sierra Leone can be superstitious or believe in conspiracy theories that the disease was purposefully spread by the government, it is important to send out trustworthy, educated locals, who speak the native language, to inform them about Ebola. Thanks to his official position as a chief’s son, Hindo is known and trusted by local residents, and thus, it is easy for him to gather and educate them. To leave a lasting impression on the villagers, and to show them the gravity of Ebola, Hindo shows photos of the physical conditions of Ebola patients. He also educates them about survivors and lets them know that if you report a case early enough, you will have the chance to conquer the disease. Additionally, Hindo follows up if the hand washing stations are used correctly. To keep himself, his family, and the people in his district safe, Hindo is reaching out to as many villages as he can. Daily, he rides to them on his motorcycle, and has also formed a team of locals to help him. In order for him to print more posters, and purchase buckets and hygiene supplies for people, Hindo is asking for your donations. You can help by visting this link: www.healwestafrica.com . More information and updates with pictures from Hindo can also be found here: https://www. facebook.com/pages/Global-Education-and-JusticeNetwork.
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REAL ESTATE, HOME & GARDEN Coldwell Banker’s Arcadia Office to Make 27th Annual Trip to Union Rescue Mission
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On Monday, December 15th, Dean Griffith and a group of real estate agents from Coldwell Banker’s Arcadia Regional Office will make their annual holiday trip to the Los Angeles Union Rescue Mission. Dean and his fellow agents are collecting used clothing, blankets,
Realtor to Open RE/ MAX Office Rudy L. Kusuma, a local real estate veteran, is now the new Broker/Owner of RE/ MAX TITANIUM, which is expected to open Monday, December 15, 2014 in Rosemead, San Gabriel Valley. RE/MAX TITANIUM will be located at 8932 Mission Drive, Suite 102 in Rosemead, and currently features 10 residential real estate professionals with more than 52 years of combined experience. “Today first-time homebuyers have more opportunities than ever before in our industry, especially here in San Gabriel Valley,” Kusuma says. “It’s a great time to be in the business and an excellent way to serve members of our community.” RE/MAX TITANIUM will serve families within San Gabriel Valley and all Los Angeles County and specializes in first time home buyers, investment properties, and luxury homes. For more information about RE/MAX TITANIUM, please visit www.TeamNuVision.net or call 626-7802221.
and any cash or checks that you would like to donate to the Mission. Last year they collected 110 bags of clothing and blankets and over $2,000 in donations for the Mission. The annual “Trip to the Mission” was started 27 years ago by Bruce Pfeiffer, an agent in Coldwell Banker’s Arcadia Regional Office. After 20 years of leading the trip to the mission, Bruce handed over his duties to Dean. The Union Rescue Mission’s efforts are focused on reducing homelessness throughout LA County and specifically Skid Row. Currently, Los Angeles County has 3% of the nation’s total population, but 7% of its homeless population. About 58,000 people in Los Angeles County are
experiencing homelessness on any given night. Coldwell Banker’s Arcadia Regional Office is located at 15 E Foothill Blvd in Arcadia and you can bring your donations into the office until Monday December 15th at 9:00am. If you need assistance or would like your donations to be picked up please contact Dean Griffith at (626) 664-9163.
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Indicators for 2015 Housing Market Showing Positive BY MIKE GONZALEZ
Do you think it’s a good time to buy? Do you think it’s a good time to sell? I wonder if my home’s value will go up next year? These will no doubt be some of the spiked-eggnog fueled conversation starters taking place around the fireplace at holiday parties this month. And while there’s no crystal ball, certain indicators may help provide answers to these burning questions. After a volatile few years, it seems we’ll see a more stable housing market over the next twelve months. Real estate investors—who have largely driven home prices up steeply over the past two years—have exited the market en masse. It makes sense. The higher the price of a home, the less profit one makes in flipping or renting it. Soaring home prices have also put a pin in the explosive competi-
tion that had been occurring between investors and cash buyers on properties for sale considered to be bargains in desirable neighborhoods with lowinventory. As a result of all this, it’s estimated that single-family home sales for 2014 will be slightly lower than 2013 figures. Moving into 2015, then, it’s expected that we’ll see modest growth in home prices as traditional home buyers slowly begin to replace the investor class. A stabilized housing market is not necessarily bad news for sellers who have grown accustomed to dramatic price increases. A revitalized buyer market could yield sales at premium prices. Traditional buyers will have to contend with premium asking prices, especially in highly desirable areas which continue to have low inventory. How-
ever, slower growth and no competition may make it easier for traditional buyers to find better deals. There is of course the ever looming issue of interest rates— which to date are still lower than what the Fed projected a year ago—and at an all-time low, qualified buyers may be incentivized to capture a desirable 30-year fixed mortgage ahead of rising rates, which may occur toward the end of next year according to the Fed’s pronouncements. Transactions between traditional buyers and sellers is a strong indication that a more normal, stable housing market is in store for 2015, but other factors that cannot be predicted with any certainty like employment, household income, and the health of California’s economy as a whole will also be key influencers.
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excessive use of force by police has become a national crisis. “We in Pasadena have come precariously close to such community distrust of the police because of the recent reluctance of law enforcement and City government to release public information in the Kendrec McDade case. The reassurance that we should simply trust the people investigating the case has not proven to be enough because the unwarranted secrecy of the process of investigation has also created suspicion. “A coalition of community organizations has spent the past year studying ways of bridging the trust gap and bringing greater transparency and accountability to our police department.* We have developed a proposal that we believe will create and institutionalize a better relationship between the community and its police force. “The major element of the plan is to establish an office of Independent Police Auditor (IPA), a profes-
sional independent contractor who answers directly to the elected members of the City Council. We have studied the Pasadena City Charter, and we believe it allows for such a structure of inquiry independent of the administrative bureaucracy. The Police Auditor would represent the civilian population of Pasadena in working cooperatively with the Police Department to help assure that accepted, constitutional policies and procedures are being followed in day-to-day law enforcement. IPA responsibilities would include reviewing the complaint process, soliciting input from diverse community groups, making policy recommendations, issuing periodic public reports and investigating critical incidents. In order to be effective, the Auditor would have to have unfettered access, within the law, to all relevant records and reports. “Once this structure is in place, when controversial incidents occur, the Police Auditor would be in a position to help assure the community that fair and just procedures are being followed,
or that a channel for change exists if proper procedures are not being followed. “We have become convinced that adding such an office to Pasadena's city government will not only reassure the public that police activities are being carried out in a professional, just and equitable way, but will also strengthen the legitimate authority of the Police Department in fulfilling its law enforcement duties. We also believe that Pasadena has an opportunity to lead in taking bold, progressive action, while cities and other jurisdictions all over the United States are struggling to find a better way to do community policing. “More than twenty years ago, the Pasadena Police Department chose the expression ‘The Pasadena Way’ to describe its humanistic, values-oriented approach to enforcing the law. We believe it's time to reaffirm that commitment by embracing the concept of an Independent Police Auditor to help the Department operate consistently in ‘The Pasadena Way.’”
Arcadia Police Department Upcoming DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint The Arcadia Police Department will be hosting a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint in the City of Arcadia during the evening hours of Saturday December 20th. One of the goals of our enforcement activity is to promote public safety and increase awareness of the dangers associated with drinking and driving. This will be accomplished by providing a highly visible enforcement and publicity campaign, in order to deter intoxicated drivers from
getting behind the wheel and driving. Through these efforts, we also seek to reduce the number of injuries and deaths associated with collisions involving intoxicated drivers. We would like to remind the public of the dangers associated with drinking and driving. Help save a life; call 9-1-1 to report drunk drivers. It simply is not worth it to drive while impaired. Give the gift of life this holiday season and celebrate responsibly by
using a sober designated driver. Don’t forget to visit the Arcadia Police Department News & Information Blog or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Nixle for other pertinent news and information. Remember, the solution begins with you! Funding for these operations is provided from a grant administered by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Ex-“Cake” Drummer Sentenced to 15 Years to Life in Prison A former drummer for the alternative rock band “Cake” was sentenced on Dec. 8 to 15 years to life in state prison for molesting a girl in 2009, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Fred Wapner sentenced Peter Ivan McNeal, 48, and ordered him to register as a sex offender for life. In March 2013, jurors found McNeal guilty of
one count of oral copulation of a child 10 years old or younger. Deputy District Attorney Elena Abramson said McNeal molested the girl on Thanksgiving 2009 at a Laurel Canyon home where he was a guest.
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Sierra Madre PD
During the week of Sunday, November 30th, to Sunday, December 7th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 281 calls for service. Tuesday, December 2 At 6:53 am, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 100 Block of Vista Circle Drive regarding a suspicious person in the reporting victim’s car. Upon arrival, Officers were informed by the victim that as she was leaving her house, she noticed the interior light of her vehicle was on. With her vehicle being parked on the hillside above her front door, she was able to see under her car and saw the suspect’s feet hanging out the side of the car. When the victim confronted the suspect he informed her that “They were at it again…cars were hit…they didn’t find anything.” The suspect then got out of the vehicle and walked to sit across the street. The victim then went back into her home to call the Police, and the suspect left the area. The suspect was described as a white male with long black hair wearing a multicolored tye-dyed shirt, dark jogging pants, and without shoes. Further investigation concluded the victim failed to lock her car because she felt the area was safe. No property was reported missing. This case has been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau. Tuesday, December 2 At 7:54 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the station lobby regarding a financial crime report. Officers were informed by the victim that, earlier that day he had checked his bank business account and noticed two unauthorized purchases. One charge was for just over $9 and another charge for over $1800 for airline tickets. The victim contacted his bank and filed a fraud report and closed his accounts. This case has been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau. Friday, December 5th At 7:19 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 500 Block of Brookside Lane regarding a possible burglary report. Upon arrival, Officers were informed by the victim that earlier that morning she left her house secured and intact. Upon returning home later that evening, she noticed a win-
dow pane from her front door had been broken. The victim feared her house was possibly burglarized and called Sierra Madre Police to clear the residence. As Officers investigated the area, they noticed a package on the porch with one of the corners showing signs of being smashed or bent. Officers cleared the home and no property was reported stolen. Concluding their investigations, Officers believed the window pane was damaged when the delivery service threw the package onto the porch, where it then hit the window, shattering the glass. This case has been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau. Sunday, December 7th At 2:13 am, Officers were patrolling the area of the 100 block of North Baldwin Avenue, when they were flagged down by the passing motorist. The motorist informed Officers there was a man asleep in his running vehicle on the 210 freeway off-ramp near Foothill Blvd. Upon arrival, Officers discovered a male subject asleep with his head resting against the window. When Officers attempted to make contact, the driver released his foot from the brake causing the vehicle to roll forward into a center median and colliding with a traffic sign. The driver exited the vehicle unharmed and informed Officers that he was 18 and that he had been drinking at his friend’s house prior to the incident. The subject agreed to a BAC test, and was ultimately deemed over the legal limit. The subject was arrested and booked for underage drinking and driving while under the influence.
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Sunday, November 30: 1 Just before 4:31 p.m., an officer responded to the intersection of First Avenue and Alta Street regarding a subject yelling at citizens. The officer determined the subject was intoxicated and unable to care for himself. The 22-year-old Hispanic male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 2. At approximately 6:34 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s at the Westfield Shopping Town, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a petty theft subject in custody. Surveillance footage
revealed the 48-year-old Asian female selected numerous items of merchandise and concealed some of the items in a shopping bag. She paid for the visible merchandise but failed to make payment for the concealed items. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Monday, December 1 At about 2:32 a.m., an officer conduct a records check on a vehicle in the parking lot behind Station Bar, 1218 South Baldwin Avenue, and discovered the vehicle was stolen. An investigation revealed the suspect is an ex-boyfriend of the registered owner and the vehicle was reported stolen when he failed to return it. The 36-year-old Hispanic male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 4.At approximately 1:00 p.m., an REI employee flagged down an officer and informed him that two suspects had just fled in a Dodge Charger after stealing several items. The officer located the suspects and surveillance footage revealed the passenger, a 35-year-old Hispanic male, had concealed $1,217.00 worth of merchandise under his jacket before fleeing in the awaiting vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was not involved in the theft but did have an expired license. The passenger was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The driver, a 37-year-old Hispanic male, was cited and released in the field. Tuesday, December 2 5.Around 11:52 a.m., an officer responded to a parking lot in the 200 block of West Huntington Drive regarding a hit and run accident. The officer concluded Party-1 failed to stop resulting in a collision with Party-2, a parked vehicle. Party-1 fled the scene without providing the required information. No witnesses were located. 6.Just after 7:41 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 800 block of Tindalo Road regarding an audible burglary alarm. Officers determined unknown suspect(s) entered the residence by breaking the rear glass door. The residence appeared undisturbed and the loss is unknown as the residents are out of town. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Wednesday, December 3 7.Shortly after 7:40 a.m.,
an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle at the intersection of Duarte Road and Santa Anita Avenue for having expired registration. Upon contacting the driver, the officer discovered the man was never issued a driver’s license. The 49-year-old Asian male was cited and released in the field. The vehicle was released to a licensed driver. 8. At about 9:33 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1800 block of South Baldwin Avenue regarding a domestic battery report. An investigation revealed a 27-year-old female of unknown race bit her fiancé during an argument and then fled before officers arrived. The suspect returned home a short time later and officers were able to arrest her. The victim stated his fiancé suffers from psychological problems, and recently ingested a large number of prescription medications. Arcadia Fire responded to the scene and transported the suspect to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for evaluation and treatment. The victim did not seek medical treatment. Thursday, December 4 9.At approximately 12:35 a.m., officers responded to the Santa Anita Inn, 130 West Huntington Drive, regarding a disturbance call. Officers determined the dispute was between a 30-year-old Hispanic male who accused his ex-girlfriend of stealing items from his house. The ex-girlfriend was not in possession of his items, however, a records check revealed the 26-yearold Hispanic female had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant as did her friend, a 30-year-old White female. Officers discovered the White female’s boyfriend, a 31-year-old White male, also had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. All three parties were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 10.Around 2:05 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Second Avenue and Huntington Drive regarding an injury related to a hit and run collision. An investigation revealed Party-1 failed to stop at the intersection and collided with Party-2. The driver of Party-1 fled the scene and was located nearby. Upon contacting the 47-year-old White male driver of Par-
ty-1, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his breath and noticed he was unable to care for himself. Arcadia Fire responded to the scene to treat the driver of Party-2 and transported the driver of Party-1 to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for treatment. The driver of Party-1 was arrested for DUI and was transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Friday, December 5 11.Just after 9:03 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 130 block of Oak Meadow Road regarding a burglary report. The officer discovered unknown suspect(s) entered the home by breaking the rear bedroom window and ransacked the location. No loss was reported as the home contains minimal belongings. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. 12.At about 7:45 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s in the Westfield Shopping Town, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a petty theft report. Surveillance footage revealed a 47-year-old Hispanic female paid for some of the items she selected, but failed to make payment for the items concealed in her purse. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Saturday, December 6 Just after 9:14 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1400 block of Oaklawn Road regarding a burglary report. The reporting party noticed the front door was open and the entire house had been ransacked. The officer concluded unknown suspect(s) broke into the home by removing a rear door window and ransacked the home. The resident is currently out of town therefore the loss is unknown. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. 14.At approximately 9:30 p.m., an officer responded to the 300 block of East Newman Avenue regarding a report of grand theft from a vehicle. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) used unknown means to enter the vehicle between December 3rd and December 4th. The suspect(s) stole clothing, jewelry, a women’s watch, and various other items. The vehicle showed no signs of force or damage. No suspects were seen and
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Monrovia PD
Residential Burglary – Suspect Arrested December 4 At 6:30 a.m. officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of West Duarte Road on the report of a burglary in progress. The suspect forced entry into the victim's home by kicking the front door open. The victim locked his bedroom door and went out to his balcony,where he immediately called the police from his cell phone. The suspect then kicked open the bedroom door and entered the bedroom closet to search through it, as the victim watched through the sliding glass door. Officers arrived and found the suspect in the victim's kitchen. The suspect was arrested for burglary and taken into custody. Traffic Collision December 4 At 11:59 p.m. a traffic collision was reported in the 400 block of South Magnolia. A driver crashed into a parked car and then fled the scene. The driver was found several blocks away and taken to a hospital for treatment. A blood sample was drawn to support a DUI investigation. No arrests were made pending the results of the blood test. Warrant – Suspect Arrested December 5 At 8:15 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the 400 block of West Duarte Road when he observed a male subject he knew had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. A warrant check confirmedthe subject had a $50,000.00 warrant for his arrest. The officer contacted the subject, confirmed the warrant and the subject was arrested. Commercial Burglary – Suspect Arrested December 6 At 2:47 p.m., a business in the 600 block of West Huntington called police to report a male subject attempting to make a purchase using a fake California driver's license with one of their customer's names on it. Officers arrived and detained the suspect. He was positively identified by his true California driver's license. The suspect was arrested for fraud and commercial burglary.
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Tournament of Roses President Richard Chinen Gets Nod of Thanks BY TERRY MILLER
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2015 Tournament of Roses President Richard Chinen was honored at the annual Pasadena Chamber of Commerce President’s Breakfast early Thursday morning at Pasadena’s Sheraton Hotel. “In 2011, I started reading a book titled ‘Unbroken,’ ” Chinen said. “The feature character in the book was Louis Zamperini. We were thinking about an inspirational theme, a theme where we would actually lift people’s lives up.” Chinen wanted Zamperini as grand marshal but “didn’t even know if Zamperini was still alive.” Zamperini’s life as an Olympian and World War II prisoner of war and his life afterward is the basis of Lauren Hillenbrand’s book “Unbroken” and the feature film of the same name directed by Angelina Jolie, which is scheduled for release in the U.S. on Christmas Day. “The secret to life… is our attitude,” Zamperini
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him to return to court on Jan. 20, 2015, for sentencing in case BA425965. Under terms of the plea settlement, Camerano will be sentenced to two years, eight months in state prison and ordered to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department investigated the case.
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Daniel Camerano pleaded no contest to three felony counts, including using a minor for sex acts, oral copulation of a person under 16 and contact with minor for sexual offense. Deputy District Attorney Renee Chang with the Justice System Integrity Division is prosecuting the case. Camerano, who was an advisor to the department’s Explorer Program,
told the Chinens when they went to visit him at his home in Torrance. A frail but witty Zamperini accepted the honor at a special ceremony at Tournament House in May. Many said Tournament of Roses President Richard L. Chinen’s choice was “ wonderful and a natural choice” for the theme of next year’s parade; while many more wondered openly whether the 97-yearold war hero would live long enough to ride those five miles in the parade on January 1. Sadly, the cynics were right. Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner whose remarkable story of survival as a prisoner of war in World War II gained new attention in 2010 with the publication of a best-selling biography by Laura Hillenbrand, died on July 2 in Los Angeles. He was 97. A statement released by his family said he had been suffering from pneumonia.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2014-14
Starting a new business? File your DBA with us at filedba.com Monrovia City Notices ORDINANCE NO. 2014-13 AN INTERIM MORATORIUM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 PROHIBITING THE DEMOLITION OF ANY MAIN BUILDING ON A PROPERTY IN THE CITY CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1940 DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY’S REVIEW AND POTENTIAL ADOPTION OF RELEVANT PERMANENT BUILDING, ZONING AND PRESERVATION REGULATIONS, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN SPECIFICATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Moratorium established. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Monrovia Municipal Code or applicable uniform code, the City of Monrovia hereby establishes an interim moratorium on the demolition of any building in a residential zone in the City that was constructed prior to January 1, 1940. During the term of this moratorium, and except as provided herein, no person shall demolish or intentionally damage a building in a residential zone in the City that was constructed prior to January 1, 1940, and no person shall issue or approve any permit or entitlement for the demolition of such a building.
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For purposes of this Ordinance only, and with reference to a building in the City that was constructed prior to January 1, 1940, the term “demolition” shall mean and include: 1. The removal of more than twenty-five (25) percent of the wall area and/or roof structure of the main building on a property that faces a public street(s) and/or fifty (50) percent of all exterior wall area and/or roof structure of the main building; or 2. Structural alteration of more than twenty-five (25) percent of the wall area and/or roof structure of the main building on a property facing a public street and/or fifty (50) percent of all exterior wall area and/or roof structure of the main building. 3. No person shall obtain a demolition and/or building permit for a percentage of removal or alteration that does not fall under the definition of “demolition” in this Ordinance and subsequently remove or alter more wall area than indicated on the permit application. 4. To be considered as not demolished, all remaining exterior wall area must remain structurally contiguous (without a break). No new exterior wall covering shall be permitted over the existing exterior wall covering. 5. When a section of an exterior wall would have both the interior and exterior wall covering removed, that section of wall shall be considered to be demolished, even if the structural components (i.e. studs or sheathing) of the wall would remain.
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For the purposes of this Ordinance, the terms “accessory building,” “building,” and “main building” shall have the definitions set forth in Section 17.04.080 of the Monrovia Municipal Code. For the purposes of this Ordinance only, a building shall be deemed to have been “constructed” as of the earlier of the date any building permit for the building was issued by the City or predecessor government agency or the date construction actually commenced according to available City or private records. In the absence of any records or evidence to show that a building was constructed after January 1, 1940 it shall be presumed that the building was constructed before that date. The Director shall make the determination regarding the construction date based on all credible and verifiable evidence and governmental records available to him. The property owner may appeal the decision of the Director to the Planning Commission subject to the provisions of the Monrovia Municipal Code.
SECTION 3. Moratorium term. This Ordinance shall expire, and the moratorium established hereby shall terminate, forty-five (45) days after the date of adoption unless extended by the City Council at a regularly noticed public hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858. The City Council hereby calls and schedules a public hearing on the matter for December 16, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chambers. The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the hearings as required by law. SECTION 4. Exceptions. The Moratorium established by this
AN INTERIM MORATORIUM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS OR SPECIFIED SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY’S REVIEW AND POTENTIAL ADOPTION OF RELEVANT PERMANENT BUILDING AND ZONING REGULATIONS
Ordinance shall not apply to any of the following: (a) Normal repair or maintenance of buildings constructed prior to January 1, 1940 including, without limitation, replacement of windows and doors, provided that, in the opinion of the Director of Community Development, such repair or maintenance does not significantly alter the appearance, size or character of the building; (b) Work on buildings constructed after January 1, 1940 that is otherwise carried-out in compliance with the Monrovia Municipal Code and other applicable laws; (c) Repair, demolition or maintenance work which the City Manager or his designee determines is necessary to abate a threat to the public health or safety; (d) Work on Accessory Structures, as defined in Section 17.04.080 of the Monrovia Municipal Code, regardless of the date of construction. (e) Any project for which all necessary discretionary approvals have been previously granted and for which a completed application for a Building Permit, which includes all necessary plans and drawings, was submitted to the Planning Division before the close of business on the day before this Ordinance takes effect. (f) Any project for which a complete application for consideration by the Development Review Committee (“DRC”) has been filed before the close of business on the day before this Ordinance takes effect. SECTION 5. CEQA Finding. The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption of this Ordinance, and establishment of a moratorium hereby, may have a significant effect on the environment, because the moratorium will impose greater limitations on development in the City, and protect the aesthetic character of Monrovia, thereby serving to reduce potential significant adverse environmental impacts. The adoption of this ordinance is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review pursuant to Title 14, Section 15061(b) (3) of the California Code of Regulations. SECTION 6. Penalty. Violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each and every day such a violation exists shall constitute a separate and distinct violation of this Ordinance. In addition to the foregoing, any violation of this Ordinance shall constitute a public nuisance and shall be subject to abatement as provided by all applicable provisions of law. SECTION 7. Legislative Findings. The City Council has directed City staff to initiate a study and planning process to find ways to preserve the historic and aesthetic character of the City’s historic main buildings. The City Council hereby finds that the neighborhood character and ambience created by the look and style of main buildings constructed prior to January 1, 1940 is a tremendous community resource. Neighborhood character can be diminished each time an older main building is demolished in favor of modern style structures. During the course of the study and planning process, the City Council finds that developers and others are likely to submit applications for the demolition and/or fundamental alteration of such historic main buildings to avoid the uncertainty of new regulations that may be adopted in the future. Once such community resources are demolished, the contribution that main building could make to the character of its neighborhood can be lost forever. The Planning Commission, the Historic Preservation Commission, the City Council, and the people of Monrovia require a reasonable, limited, yet sufficient period of time to consider and study legally appropriate and reasonable policies regulating historic main building character and aesthetics. It is not the intent of the City Council to prohibit indefinitely the demolition or alteration of all pre-1940 structures, but rather to craft and possibly adopt design standards and other guidelines that will apply when property owners decide to demolish or alter pre-1940 main buildings, thereby helping to maintain the character of neighborhoods and to find ways for property owners to choose preservation over demolition. Given the time required to undertake the study and planning this situation calls for, the City Council finds that it is necessary that this temporary moratorium be declared in the interim, to ensure that the demolition and fundamental alteration of such main buildings that may be in conflict with the contemplated new development policies are not permitted in the interim. The City Council has the authority to adopt an interim ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 in order to protect the public health, safety, or welfare. INTRODUCED this 18th day of November, 2014. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 2nd day of December, 2014, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Adams, Blackburn, Spicer, Mayor Pro Tem Shevlin, Mayor Lutz. /s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC, City Clerk, Publish, December 11, 2014 MONROVIA WEEKLY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Moratorium established. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Monrovia Municipal Code or applicable uniform code, the City of Monrovia hereby establishes an interim moratorium on the issuance of building permits for the construction of new dwellings, as defined in the Monrovia Municipal Code, or substantial additions to dwellings and/or accessory structures in any residential zone in the City. During the term of this moratorium, the City shall not issue building permits for, and no person shall construct or cause to be constructed a new dwelling or substantial addition to a dwelling or accessory structures any residential zone in the City without a valid building permit therefor.
SECTION 2. Definitions. A. For purposes of this Ordinance only, the terms “dwelling” and “accessory structure” shall have the definition set forth in Section 17.04.080 of the Monrovia Municipal Code. B. For the purposes of this Ordinance, the term “substantial addition” shall mean and include: 1. The addition of a new second or higher story to an existing single story dwelling or accessory structure, or to any existing dwelling or accessory structure that otherwise has one story above ground. Additions to existing permitted second stories of dwellings or accessory structures shall not be prohibited by this moratorium provided that such an addition otherwise complies with the Monrovia Municipal Code. 2. The expansion of an existing dwelling by an amount of square footage equal to or greater than fifty percent (50%) of the square footage of a dwelling that would be permitted to be constructed on the site under the applicable provisions of the Monrovia Municipal Code.
SECTION 3. Moratorium term. This Ordinance shall expire, and the moratorium established hereby shall terminate, forty-five (45) days after the date of adoption unless extended by the City Council at a regularly noticed public hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858. The City Council hereby calls and schedules a public hearing on the matter for December 16, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chambers. The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the hearings as required by law. SECTION 4. Exceptions. The Moratorium established by this Ordinance shall not apply to any of the following: (a) Any project for which all necessary discretionary approvals have been previously granted and for which a completed application for a Building Permit, which includes all necessary plans and drawings, was submitted to the Planning Division before the close of business on the day this Ordinance takes effect. (b) Any project for which a complete application for consideration by the Development Review Committee (“DRC”) has been filed before the close of business on the day before this Ordinance takes effect. SECTION 5. CEQA Finding. The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption of this Ordinance, and establishment of a moratorium hereby, may have a significant effect on the environment, because the moratorium will impose greater limitations on development in the City, and protect the aesthetic character of Monrovia, thereby serving to reduce potential significant adverse environmental impacts. The adoption of this ordinance is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review pursuant to Title 14, Section 15061(b) (3) of the California Code of Regulations. SECTION 6. Penalty. Violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each and every day such a violation exists shall constitute a separate and distinct violation of this Ordinance. In addition to the foregoing, any violation of this Ordinance shall constitute a public nuisance and shall be subject to abatement as provided by all applicable provisions of law. SECTION 7. Legislative Findings. The City Council has directed City staff to initiate a study and planning process to find ways to preserve the historic and aesthetic character of the City’s residential neighborhoods. The City Council hereby finds that Monrovia’s neighborhood character and ambiance created by the look and style of residential structures is a tremendous community resource. Neighborhood character can be diminished each time a dwelling is constructed to be significantly larger than other homes in the neigh-
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borhood without appropriate controls. The City Council and staff intend to expeditiously study whether additional reasonable development regulations would be prudent and necessary to reduce the threat of “mansionization” in Monrovia’s residential neighborhoods. During the course of the study and planning process, the City Council finds that developers and others are likely to submit applications for construction of, or substantial additions to, larger dwellings in the City. Those projects are likely to conflict with the types of restrictions the City Council may adopt. Given the time required to undertake the study and planning this situation calls for, the City Council finds that it is necessary that this temporary moratorium be declared to ensure that the construction and/or substantial additions to dwellings that may be in conflict with the contemplated new development policies are not permitted in the interim. The City Council has the authority to adopt an interim ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 in order to protect the public health, safety, or welfare. INTRODUCED this 18th day of November, 2014. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 2nd day of December, 2014, by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Adams, Blackburn, Spicer, Mayor Pro Tem Shevlin, Mayor Lutz. /s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC City Clerk, Publish December 11, 2014 MONROVIA WEEKLY
San Gabriel City Notices CITY OF SAN GABRIEL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 16, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, California, the San Gabriel City Council will consider adoption of a resolution increasing the Open Space and Recreation fee imposed on new residential development. The current fee is $2,304. The staff recommendation is to increase the fee to $5,000, although a fee of up to $25,344 could be justified. New Development is defined as the placement of mobilehomes on real property, that development or installation which increases the number of dwelling units on a given parcel, or which increases the square footage of a residential use by at least 25% of gross floor area.
Starting a new business? File your DBA with us at filedba.com PROJECT ADDRESS:
843 Commercial Ave. San Gabriel, CA 91776
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicants are requesting two variances related to the installation of a temporary building to be used for automotive repair at an existing automotive garage at 843 Commercial Ave. in the M-1 (Light Manufacturing) zone. One variance is to allow an increase in floor area ratio for the property to 0.99 and the second variance is to reduce the number of required parking spaces to zero. QUESTIONS: For additional information or to review the application or environmental review, please contact Mark Gallatin, AICP, Planning Manager at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4623 or mgallatin@sgch.org. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, Guidelines Sections 15301(e)(2) (Existing Facilities – Additions of Less Than 10,000 Square Feet). Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of this proposed action in court, you may be limited to only raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at or prior to the public hearing. SAN GABRIEL PLANNING COMMISSION By Mark Gallatin, AICP, Planning Manager Published December 11, 2014 SAN GABRIEL SUN
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR NEIGHBORS CITY OF SAN GABRIEL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION
A copy of the subject resolution and the information upon which it is based may be examined in the Community Services Department located at 250 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. or on the City's website at http:/!sangabrielcity.com/index.aspx?nid=335. Any questions should be directed to Rebecca Perez, Community Services Director at 626-308-2875 or rperez(äsgch.org.
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You are invited to participate in a public hearing before the City’s Planning Commission. You will have an opportunity to present your opinion about this project at the meeting or in writing prior to the meeting. Please submit all written comments to the Planning DiviCITY OF SAN GABRIEL sion, located at City Hall, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Interested persons are invited to attend and participate in the public California 91776 or by mail at P.O. Box 130, San Gabriel, CA 91778. hearing. Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION You may pick up an agenda or a copy of the staff report the Wednesnature of this proposed action in court, you may be limited to only day before the meeting. raising those issues raised the public hearing described in this hearing before the City’s Planning Commission. You are at invited to participate in a public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk's of- HEARING DATE: Monday, December 22, 2014 You will have an opportunity to present your opinion about this project at the meeting or fice at or prior to the public hearing. in writing prior to the meeting. Please submit all written comments to the Planning TIME: 6:30p.m. Division, located at City Hall, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, California 91776 or Eleanor K. Andrews, City Clerk by mail at P.O. Box 130, San Gabriel, CA 91778. You may pick up an agenda or a copy of City of San Gabriel LOCATION OF 425 S. Mission Drive 425 South Mission Drive the staff report the Wednesday before the meeting. HEARING: City Hall Council Chamber San Gabriel, CA 91776-1253
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PUBLIC OF NOTICE425 S. Mission Drive LOCATION HEARING: City Hall Council Chamber CITY OF SAN GABRIEL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROJECT 517 W. Newby Ave. BEFOREADDRESS: THE PLANNING COMMISSION San Gabriel, CA 91776
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HEARING DATE: Monday, December 22, 2014 ate in a public hearing before the City’s Planning Commission. QUESTIONS: For additional information or to review the application or fzhou@sgch.org. or environmental review, please contact Assistant Planner, Fangty to present your opinion about this project at the meeting or TIME: submit all 6:30p.m. zhou Zhou at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4626 or fzhou@sgch.org. eting. Please written comments to the Planning ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project was reviewed for compliance with the all, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, California 91776 or LOCATION OF 425 S. Mission Drive California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and staff determined that the project ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project was reviewed for complin Gabriel,HEARING: CA 91778. You may pick up an agenda or a copy of City Hall Council Chamber ance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and staff required a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact. The Mitigated sday determined that the project required a Mitigated Negative DeclaraNegative Declaration of Environmental Impact was prepared and posted with the Los tion of Environmental Impact. The Mitigated Negative Declaration Angeles County Clerk on November 18, 2014. of Environmental Impact was prepared and posted with the Los Angeles County Clerk on November 18, 2014. Subject
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Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SALVADOR GUTIERREZ aka SALVADOR Y. GUTIERREZ Case No. BP158062
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SALVADOR GUTIERREZ aka SALVADOR Y. GUTIERREZ A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Margaret Gutierrez Barraza in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Margaret Gutierrez Barraza be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the dece-dent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal rep-resentative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or con-sented 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 January 8, 2015 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 invento-ry 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: WEI C WONG ESQ SBN 116428 LAW OFFICES OF WEI C WONG 716 S GARFIELD AVE ALHAMBRA CA 91801 CN906126 Published Dec 8,11,15, 2014 ROSEMEAD READER
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DAVID M. RODRIGUEZ CASE NO. BP157837
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DAVID M. RODRIGUEZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EZEQUIEL RODRIGUEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that EZEQUIEL RODRIGUEZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/06/15 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form 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. In Pro Per Petitioner EZEQUIEL RODRIGUEZ 7901 EUCLID AVE. WHITTIER CA 90602 12/11, 12/15, 12/18/14 CNS-2696585# ROSEMEAD READER
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 Wednesday December 31 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 Key, Ludy J. Martinez, June C. 1:50 pm Black, Hugh H. Chriss Alta M. Keosababian, Robert J. Ramil Abilar Jr., James G. Gallagher, Jerry S. Sesma, Vincent P. Pacheco, Beatrice M. Martinez-Torres, Moises Jackson, Gary R. Fierro, Guillermo E. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 11th, of December and 18th, of December 2014 by StorAmerica – Arcadia, 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, Ca. 91006 (626) 303-3000 12/11, 12/18/14 CNS-2695975# ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 410843-90 (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:
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Starting a new business? File your DBA with us at filedba.com Alberto Ortiz Monroy and Amber Ortiz Monroy, 9329 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 9329 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770 (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: Hidemi Onogi and Foong Ling Chan, 350 E. 11th Street, Pomona, CA 91766 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are furniture, fixtures, equipment, stock in trade, inventory, tradename, goodwill and leasehold improvements, if any of that certain business located at: 9329 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at that location is: Mexican Express Bakery and Restaurant (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 12/30/14 at the office of Viva Escrow! Inc., 2549 Huntington Drive, Suite 103, San Marino, CA 91108, Escrow No. 410843-90, Escrow Officer: Sharon Lan. (8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above. (9) The last date for filing claims is 12/29/14. (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: "NONE". Dated: November 13, 2014 TRANSFEREES: S/ Hidemi Onogi S/ Foong Ling Chan 12/11/14 CNS-2697145# EL MONTE EXAMINER
Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-458852-CT Order No.: 904042 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): OTILIA S MACIAS, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 8/28/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1908887 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 1/5/2015 at 9:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $652,052.69 The purported property address is: 307 & 307 1/4, 307 1/2 EAST OLIVE AVENUE, MONROVIA, CA 91016 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8516029-012 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-11-458852-CT . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time
to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-5731965 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-11-458852-CT IDSPub #0074479 12/11/2014 12/18/2014 12/25/2014 MONROVIA WEEKLY APN: 8118-001-013 T.S. No. 019500-CA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 5/15/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 1/5/2015 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 5/18/2007, as Instrument No. 20071213739, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: GILDARDO RAMIREZ, A SINGLE PERSON 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: 1523 LIDCOMBE AVE SOUTH EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA 91733 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: $331,795.46 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 019500-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: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP. CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION REF. NO. 019500-CA LOT(S) 112 OF TRACT NO. 20988, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 554 PAGE(S) 12, 13, AND 14 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS, AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF 200 FEET, BUT WITH NO RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS PROVIDED IN DEED RECORDED JANUARY 27, 1955 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 1439 IN BOOK 46747 PAGE 152, OFFICIAL RECORDS. 500209 / 019500-CA 12/11/2014, 12/18/2014, 12/25/2014 EL MONTE EXAMINER
Fictitious Business Name Filings 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014329329 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SAL'S POOL SERVICE, 2013 Flagstone Ave , Duarte, CA 91010. 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: Salvador Sanchez. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on November 18, 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 27, 2014, December 4, 2014, December 11, 2014, December 18, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE-
MENT FILE NO. 2014332539 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GA TRUCKING, 6908 Mammoth Ave , Van Nuys, CA 91405. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on November 10, 2010. Signed: Armen Atikian. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on November 21, 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 27, 2014, December 4, 2014, December 11, 2014, December 18, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014332540 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as HELLER AND ASSOCIATES, 20000 Lorne St , Winnetka, CA 91306. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 1, 2010. Signed: David J Heller. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on November 21, 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 27, 2014, December 4, 2014, December 11, 2014, December 18, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014332541 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MAGGIES CUTS, 7240 Atlantic Ave , Bell, CA 90201. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on December 15, 2009. Signed: Maria M Becerra. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on November 21, 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 27, 2014, December 4, 2014, December 11, 2014, December 18, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014332543 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as UNION FINANCIAL SERVICES, 1103 W 23rd St , Los Angeles, CA
90007. 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: Teresa G Rubio. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on November 21, 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 27, 2014, December 4, 2014, December 11, 2014, December 18, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014332542 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PEREGRINAS TRUCKING, 12449 Jersey Ave , Norwalk, CA 90650. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 7, 2010. Signed: Gustavo Peregrina. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on November 21, 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 27, 2014, December 4, 2014, December 11, 2014, December 18, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014308938 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as STYLE INDEX, 207 South Primrose Ave , Monrovia, CA 91016. 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: Shelby Stasenka. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 28, 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 27, 2014, December 4, 2014, December 11, 2014, December 18, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014314907 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as J'S RETRO, 9730 Park St #10 , Bellflower, CA 90706. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Jeffrey A. Brown Jr; Jeanetta Wolfe. 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 viola-
tion of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly December 4, 2014, December 11, 2014, December 18, 2014, December 25, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014315225 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CARNICERIA AVALON AUTHENIC MEXICAN FOOD, 23916 Avalon Blvd , Carson, CA 90745. 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: Maria Del Refugio Aleman Tellez. 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 December 4, 2014, December 11, 2014, December 18, 2014, December 25, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014316867 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as THE PHYSICAL THERAPY REHABILITATION CENTER; AQUATIC PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION THERAPY CENTER, 4418 Vineland Ave #220 , Toluca Lake, CA 91602. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 28, 2014. Signed: Shakocat Inc (CA), 4418 Vineland Ave #220 , Toluca Lake, CA 91602; Leonid Satanovsky, Officier. 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 December 8, 2014, December 15, 2014, December 22, 2014, December 29, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014320840 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as WHY KNOT PRETZELS, 5409 N Homerest Ave , Azusa, CA 91702. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Saira Aquino Rodas; Joel Osorio. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on November 10, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly December 11, 2014, December 18, 2014, December 25, 2014, January 1, 2015
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ARCADIA December 11 -- Arcadia High School Annual spectacular Holiday Concert featuring String Orchestra II. Chanteurs & Symphony Orchestra. Tickets $10 available from Choir and Orchestra students or at the box office the day of the performance. December 13 -- Organic Fruit & Vegetable Gardening class at Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden Palm Room (301 North Baldwin Ave.) from 124:00 pm. Vegetable gardens enhance the appearance of any yard and provide a fun activity for all ages. Winter focus on crops and companion planting, weeds and insects, disease ID, treatment and prevention, irrigation, soil building, composting, pruning fruit trees, gopher-proofing your planting bed. Cost: $25 members; $30 nonmembers. December 13 -Family Bird Walk at Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden (301 North Baldwin Ave.) from 8 -10:00 am.Guide: Julia Ray, instructor from the Pasadena Audubon Society. Join our experienced birder and naturalist for a fun morning of finding and watching our fine-feathered friends. Walks are open to all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult) and all levels of birding knowledge. Bring your binoculars and wear comfortable walking shoes. Free.
AZUSA December 13 -- Santa’s Wonderland. Kids and families can drop by and visit jolly St. Nick at Azusa City Library (729 N. Dalton) from 1-2:00 pm. Perfect photo opportunity with Santa! Free. December 13 -- Cooking WorkshopLearn How to Make Sushi at the Library (729 N. Dalton) at 10:30 am. A fun and informative demo
on how to make Sushi. Impress your family and friends with a homemade sushi dinner by attending this FREE workshop!
DUARTE December 11 -Hope for the Holidays at City of Hope Cooper Building (1500 E. Duarte Road). LA Opera artists will perform holiday favorites to delight patients and their families, City of Hope employees and the community from 12-1:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Free. RSVP required. For information: eventsdept@coh. org or call 800-333-6002 December 17 -Teens can enjoy a Winter Holiday Festival at the Duarte Teen Center, 1400 Buena Vista St. On Wednesday, December 17th teens will celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa! There will be musical choirs; cultural presentations and a holiday play for entertainment. Refreshments will be served.
EL MONTE December 13 -- El Monte High School Auditorium (3048 Tyler Ave) from 6-9:00 pm. The Miss Friendly El Monte/ South El Monte Pageant is designed to inspire leadership qualities, promote commitment to community, encourage academic excellence, and reinforce high ethical standards.
MONROVIA December 12-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. December 12 -Live folk music concert at
412 at 412 S. Myrtle Ave. at 8 p.m. 626-357-1091 or soKattyWompus.com for information. Free.
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PASADENA December 12-- A Noise Within presents A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens at A Noise Within (3352 E. Foothill Blvd.) at 8:00 p.m. You’ll love this heartwarming fable’s boundless good cheer— and Dickens’ heartening holiday message that we can all make a difference in the world! Cost: $48.00. December 13 -- The Polar Express film shown at Norton Simon Museum (411 West Colorado Boulevard) with speaker Robert Zemeckis from 2-3:40 pm. Starring Tom Hanks, the film is based on the beloved children’s author Chris Van Allsburg’s holiday classic of the same name. Rated G. Free with admission. December 13 -The Washington Middle School Glee Club will present a holiday program at the December meeting of the American Association of University Women, Pasadena branch ( at the Women's City Club, 160 N. Oakland Ave.) . The meeting, on Saturday Dec. 13, begins with a brunch at 9:45 a.m. Cindy Abbott conducts the glee club. For reservations, call Gloria Reynolds, 626798-3896. December 13 -Pasadena Farmers Market at 2757 Paloma St. from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Featuring fruits, vegetables, cheese, flowers, honey, bread, eggs, herbs and more. Free. December 14 -Rose Bowl Flea Market at the Rose Bowl (1001 Rose Bowl Dr.) at 9 am. The world's most unusual flea market the shopping place of the stars. Featuring over 2,500 vendors and 20,000
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Pasadena Dance Theatre’s The Nutcracker December 14 at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse (320 S. Mission Drive) from 2- 4:00 pm. More than 80 dancers magically bring to life Clara’s Christmas Eve dream of a dashbuyers every Month. The Rose Bowl Flea Market is one of the most famous markets in the world. Celebrating over 45 years of continued success at the world famous Rose Bowl in Pasadena California. If you come to shop or just browse you will truly enjoy the experience. General admission: $8.00. Plenty of free parking near entrance. December 14 -Adult Art-Making Workshop - Home Prints at the Norton Simon Museum from 11 am to 2 pm. Join artist Corrie Siegel in exploring various homemade printing techniques in conjunction with Home and Away: The Printed Works of Ruth Asawa. Participants examine ideas of home and family and create their own portraits and botanical still lifes. Students are encouraged to bring small objects or photographs that provide a sense of home. The fee of $30 ($24 for members) includes all materials and admission to the galleries on the day of the class. December 17 -Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight at the Pasadena Playhouse (39
ing Nutcracker Prince, a devious Mouse King and an ethereal Sugar Plum Fairy. Pasadena Dance Theatre artistic director Cynthia Young’s choreography to Tchaikovsky’s beloved musical score S. El Molino Ave.) at 7:30 p.m. This is an updated version of the classic Grimm fairytale, in the style of a traditional British family Panto, SLEEPING BEAUTY and Her Winter Knight is a singing and soaring winter adventure that features familyfriendly magic, with a comedic twist, dancing, a live pony, interaction with the audience and contemporary music from Jessie J's "Domino" to John Legend's "All Of Me,” Pharrell Williams "Happy" to Survivor's "Eye of The Tiger" and more. A Panto is known for its interactive style and humor that appeals to everyone from ages 2 – 102! Cost: $34.00 - 74.00
SAN GABRIEL December 12 -- San Gabriel’s Farmers Market at Vincent Lugo Park (corner of Wells & Ramona Streets) from 4 pm to 8 pm. Free.
SIERRA MADRE December 14 -Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents A Little House
dazzles audiences of all ages. Tickets range from $20 to $58. For tickets & more information, contact Pasadena Dance Theatre at (626) 683-3459 or visit www.pasadenadance. org. Christmas at Sierra Madre Playhouse (87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.) at 7:00 pm. - Winters are harsh on the Minnesota prairie, and this year's storm threatens to block Santa's visit to the Ingalls' modest home. This warm, wonderful family play is adapted from several Laura Ingalls Wilder "Little House" stories and features one of Pa's famous stories and lots of song and dance. Cost: $15 - $28.
TEMPLE CITY December 12 -The City of Temple City is now seeking distinguished homes to be recognized for best holiday decorations in the winter ‘Yard of the Quarter’ contest. Homeowners may nominate themselves or other residential properties within Temple City limits. Five winners will be selected to receive a recognition yard sign and gift bag. Entries will be judged on curbside appeal only. Apply in person at City Hall or Live Oak Park Community Center, or online at www. templecity.us.
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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
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 SE
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MONROVIA
$718,000
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Pushpa’s Team
Noel Palmieri
Emily Duggan
CENTURY 21 Earll, Ltd.
CENTURY 21 Ludecke Inc.
CENTURY 21 Village Realty
$3,199,999
North Monrovia 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Living room, dining area, family room/den with renovated fireplace. Master bedroom, laundry room. Newer double pane windows throughout with shutters. New French doors and hardwood flooring. Beautiful tile in kitchen and bathroom. Huge backyard. Attached garage with new door. (H943) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
Resort style dream home is 11,192 sq.ft. multi-level, 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, gourmet kitchen, walk in pantry, custom cabinets, large family, game and media rooms. Attached 16 car workshop styled garage, room to park 2 RV’s and boat inside.Three fireplaces, pool, park like grounds plus private guest house. (C10817) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
ARCADIA
SIERRA MADRE
$1,860,000
Brand New Arcadia Home with Temple City Schools, 4 Bedrooms 4.5 Bathrooms + Library + Loft. It features Hardwood Floors Throughout, Elegant Grand entrance, Formal Living & Dining Room, Large Family Room with Main Kitchen and Chinese Kitchen with Viking Stove, Granite Counter Tops, Large Center IslandLot: 9,163 Sq Ft.(N9628) For any questions call Peter Wang 626-807-6725 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
$1,088,000
ARCADIA
$1,538,000
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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
SOUTH PASADENA
$728,000
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)
$785,000
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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
NORTH EL MONTE
NORTH EL MONTE
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)
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
DUARTE
$589,000
MONROVIA $718,000 North Monrovia 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Living room, dining area, family room/den with renovated fireplace. Master bedroom, laundry room. Newer double pane windows kitchen and bathroom. Huge backyard. Attached garage with new door. (H943) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
ALHAMBRA
$585,000
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
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
MONROVIA
$369,000
DUARTE
ARCADIA
$140,000
CORONA
Recently updated town home is located near shop ping, restaurants with view of foothills. Features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, two level, updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. French doors in kitchen open to private garden, breeze way between garage and home. (H1049) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
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)
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CENTURY 21 Earll, Ltd 320 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., ARCADIA Arcadia WWW.CENTURY21EARLL.COM 626.301.1888 century21earll.com CalBRE# : 01154618
$99,000
LARGE 40,000+ sq ft. Flat all usable lot. Build your Custom Dream Home in a Great area with shopping and freeways close. Very nice neighborhood, new houses and new development nearby. (QUE)
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CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
$365,000
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
$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
ALTADENA
$499,000
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)
$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
ROSEMEAD
$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
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LAKE ARROWHEAD
BANNING
$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
LA VERNE
$59,888
Floral Business with huge upside potential. Owner operated business since 2000. Owner needs to retire due to illness. Business has a solid clientele such as City Services, Local Schools, Colleges and many Churches. (F2047)
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ALHAMBRA
$3,238.00 MO
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)
(626) 445-0123
CalBRE# : 01360317
$625,000
SAN PEDRO
$464,000
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
Spanish style duplex one is a 3 bedroom, 1 bath and a 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Great potential. Both units are rented. Total footage for both is 1,794 sq.ft. on a 5,461 sq.ft. lot. (C709)
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LINCOLN HEIGHTS
$89,000
Buildable lot with a lovely view of the city lights, this downhill lot has a potential to build 2 homes, one on the front and a second home on the back, the land is located next to existing homes and has street access, all utilities and services are presume to be on the street. Seller will review all offers.(0J) For any questions call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233 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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20 E. FOOTHILL 105, ARCADIA 21 Village Realty CENTURY 21 Ludecke, Inc. BLVD. SUITECENTURY Arcadia WWW.C21LUDECKE.COMSierra Madre 626.445.0123 626.355.1451 c21ludecke.com c21village.com
CalBRE# : 01360316
$275,000
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
PASADENA
(626) 355-1451
38 W. SIERRA MADRE BLVD., SIERRA MADRE
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