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Crown City ‘Jewels’ ($6.5M) Pilfered; Pasadena Populous Perplexed “How Could This Have Happened…?” – Councilmember Terry Torneck BY NICK KIPLEY

ollowing suggestions made in a 43-point audit report by KPMG, the Pasadena City Council this Monday elected to reconvene at a later date in order to form a committee on risk and corruption. Monday’s special meeting

was called for after Danny Wooten, management analyst of Pasadena’s Public Works Department, allegedly stole $6.5 million from a taxpayer fund and directed it to the Southern California Evangelist Jurisdiction Center and the New Covenant Christian

Pasadena Community Coalition Angered by TOR’s Silence BY TERRY MILLER On New Year’s Eve, 2014, on the steps of Tournament House, Martin Gordon read a statement at a press conference alleging that the Tournament of Roses has adopted a racist policy in its executive branch. Flanked by one of his sons and Gene

Washington, Mr. Gordon expressed dismay that the Tournament had not responded to an open letter he sent to numerous media outlets, TOR and NFL. The Tournament told this newspaper that they’d rePlease see page 7

City Manager Michael Beck is flanked by Siobhan Foster, Pasadena Public Works Department director and Mayor Bill Bogaard at Monday evening’s public meeting regarding the scandal that is financially larger than that of Bell. Some members of the community are calling for Michael Beck’s resignation. – Photos by Terry Miller

The Little City That Did – Sierra Madre’s Float Gets Trophy In a world dominated by social media, product placement and corporate sponsors it is always refreshing to see a rose float, self-built entirely with volunteer dollars and no outside interests. This year’s award was bitter-sweet for the Sierra Madre Rose Float Association as only last year Bob

Young, longtime President of SMRFA, passed away unexpectedly. "I Think I Can”, Sierra Madre Rose Float Association’s 2015 entry in the Tournament of Roses Parade, was the city’s 83rd entry, going back to 1917. And for the ninth time in Please see page 11

Fellowship Center in Pomona, claiming it was used to bury power lines in the city of Pasadena. After the wake of the scandal, Pasadena’s residents were outraged by the council’s lack of accountability. Brian Weiss voiced his opinion on this lack of ac-

countability at the podium microphone, “I’m a taxpayer in this system and I’m mad as hell. […] Sixpoint-four-million disappears and nobody seems to be responsible except for the people who are in Please see page 6

Golf Cart Thief Caught on 210 Fwy New Year’s Night Lands in the Hole BY TERRY MILLER A fearless New Year’s football fan was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after he was spotted on the 210 Freeway in Pasadena in a stolen Rose Bowl golf cart, according to CHP reports. CHP’s Altadena unit

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virus, endangers everyone equally, but people can either chose to discriminate those with HIV or support them. In fact, the ban based on sexual preference is completely biased. It inhibits gay and bisexual men who have recently been tested as HIV negative from donating blood. Moreover, it disregards and excuses sexually active heterosexual men. Both homosexual and heterosexual men can equally contract HIV, so only barring Gay and Bisexual men from donating blood is unethical prejudice. Before the FDA finalizes their decision for a 1 year ban, they can consider some of these solutions. HIV is only shown in scans after it has been 10 days. Instead of specifically banning Gay and Bisexual men from donating blood, anyone who had sexual intercourse within the last 10 days should not be allowed to donate blood until they can prove they are HIV negative. This way, HIV negative Gay and Bisexual men can donate their blood without having to wait an entire year, and heterosexual men who contract HIV can also be regulated and prevented

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from donating blood. Initially, the reduction may seem forgiving, but to Gay and Bisexual men, it adds to their daily discrimination. I hope FDA realizes better solutions can be accommodated to encourage Gay and Bisexual men to donate blood. -Ellen Cheng Tom Adams Gets Two Thumbs Up From Monrovia Resident Dear Editor: Those of us around Monrovia in the 1970's should remember a city in the doldrums. Oh yes, the city had management, however it lacked leadership. Around the mid 70's a slate of three ran for council seats. They were Bob Bartlett, Pat Ostyre, and Eric Faith. When they were elected, I am sure no one realized what was about to happen. Management was going to connect with leadership. Sleepy little Monrovia was about to become the city that could. Change happened one project at a time, and soon surrounding cities began to take notice. Sadly to say, in my opinion , I think Monrovia has slipped back into that old management pit. The things we all admire about Monrovia came through leadership, not management. I have known Tom Adams for over 30 years and have always been inspired by his leadership skills. I Have never known him not to put Monrovia and it's citizens first in his decisions. I am proud to stand in his corner in his run for mayor. -Glen Owens Preserve Sierra Madre If ever there was a misnaming of a group of Sierra Madre citizens it certainly is the name that they have adopted. This kind of thinking is nothing new to our City. They can only think of "there are new homes and that this is bad for our City". This fact is that new homes have and are being built all around constantly and this in no

way is harmful. The areas that they are talking about have been a part of the City for almost a century under private ownership. Do these owners have the right to build on their property? The answer is absolutely! There is only one home trying to obtain approval so that they can build. The only reason that is subject to this exercise is because of the Hillside Ordinance, which was originally adopted for the Canyon area which has lot sizes as small as 25 x 60 feet and any number of geographical problems. If this home was located anywhere else in town then a conditional use permit would not be required and the permit could be obtained at the Building Department counter. On the subject of water, the limited amount of rain that we have received up until now still is 75% above normal, so we are recovering from the drought. Aside from this, the City and the people's conservation has resulted in a 9,000 acre feet of build-up in our aquifer. No water shortage and enough surplus to allow a home to be built. If this group would spend their time and energy doing something positive to preserve our City - first, take care of their own property, and volunteer to help the various volunteer groups in town, such as the Historical Society, the Library, the 4th of July committee, the Mountain Wilson Trail Maintenance, the Rose Float Committee, just to name a few. Help your neighbors and be sure to purchase your needs from the stores and restaurants in the City. Go to the Sierra Madre Playhouse. These are the positive things that make our City great. In other words - "Accent the positive and eliminate the negative". Become a builder and stop trying to deny others from their own property rights. Please see page 4

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If all else fails, go to church and help out there, and remember to love thy neighbor as you love yourself. -Sierra Madre Watchman Racism Rears its Ugly Head Dear Editor: Once upon a time in a city known for its wealth and radiant display of flowers on New Year’s Day…a very special parade was held in Pasadena, California and they had a Queen and called her the Rose Queen for the world to see. She even had a royal court to accompany her. What a sight to see! Little girls, sitting along

the parade route. Their eyes would twinkle with joy as the Queen passed with her royal court hoping that one day, they would be the queen on that special day for the world to see. In 1958, a stain of shame fell upon the Rose Parade. One little girl would grow up to be chosen the Queen, but evil people said “No. It can’t be.” WHY? Because you are not white.” The shame was hidden for 56 years, the local paper, Pasadena Weekly, exposed the scar of the past. The mayor and other elected made an effort to correct this injustice. May-

or Bill Bogaard offered her a ride on a float. This new year of 2015, Bill Flynn, the executive director of the Tournament of Roses Association proclaimed, “We are pleased to have Mrs. Williams in the 126th Tournament of Roses Parade.” This year's parade theme was “Inspiring Stories.” The day of the parade, media from all over the world shared various inspiring stories, except the story of Mrs. Joan Williams. Those that knew the story and attended the parade asked where is the justice? To be continued. -Ralph Walker

Inspiring Minds Want to Know; Rose Parade all Washed Up on Colorado? BY TERRY MILLER Would someone please alert the City of Pasadena that they need to read and inwardly digest their own ad campaign? We are in a drought, aren’t we? We don’t spray the street with water, it is against the law! Two alert businessmen who work at Lucky Baldwin’s in the 1700 block of East Colorado noticed something unusual at the close of business New Year’s Day. Eagle-eyed Manager, Matt Wooten (no relation to the man arrested for stealing public funds from Pasadena) and gracious Bartender Josh Romero were stunned to see the City of Pasadena spraying seemingly hundreds of gallons of water down storm drains in an effort to clean up the post parade mess. However, there was no shortage of revolting refuse and rubbish left by our own parade watchers and out-of-town visitors who left everything from couches and chairs to portable TV’s and old recliners and various fire-making materials (including gallons of lighter fluid) along the route of the TOR Parade on Colorado Blvd. There were food containers, knives and forks and lots of candy wrappers and tons of fast food containers and pizza boxes. Discernibly, it was felt simpler to leave their stuff in the middle of the road – to dispose of it as normal human beings would be unthinkable in

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this “ I , I, me, me mine!” age of self-importance. What in years past seemed an efficient clean up system by Pasadena Public Works now appears to be a lost cause. Wooten and Romero observed heavy machinery bulldoze the miles of garbage and a few street sweepers. But mostly what caught their attention was the excessive use of water to wash the remaining filth down into the storm drains so Colorado Boulevard could look all nice and shiny again… like the previous evening didn’t even happen. Now, here’s the sixty-four thousand dollar question: If we Pasadena residents hosed down our walkway or driveway on January 1, we’d be fined and heavily – right? I proposed a fine to the city in the form of a rebate to every Pasadena Water and Power customer, along with a mug shot of the Public Works director who gave the “go-ahead” to cleanse Colorado Blvd; washing de-

bris, dirt and contaminants into our storm drains for future generations to enjoy. How does a city that has “just discovered” a $6.5 million embezzlement scheme explain the waste of water in such a thoughtless and potentially harmful way to our ecosystem? Washing down a roadway with serious potential contaminants (i.e. lighter fluid, cigarette butts, condoms and all sorts of paraphernalia) into our storm drains cannot be good. It shouldn’t be rocket science either. A broom is the answer…perhaps Pasadena Public Works is just plain lazy! The city has 2000 employees. As a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy put it: “Why doesn’t Pasadena adopt a plan like West Hollywood, where there is an extremely efficient way of using brooms almost with military precision after any of their large events.” Surely a few overtime hours with a broom could have been authorized! Just ask Lawn Soaker Larry.

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jail.” Ms. Felecia Williams noted a different perspective, “It’s really sad to me that one person can overshadow, just, the really good work that one thousand nine-hundred and ninety-nine employees do,” adding, however: “Why was there one employee getting paid six figures to manage one fund? It should be multiple managers managing multiple funds. Because […] you get people looking in differ-

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ent funds and being able to compare them, and you also have cross-training with your employees so that they’re better trained when they move to the next management level.” Of all the people who went up to the podium to speak, a general consensus begun to congeal: if any department head in the private sector were to lose millions of dollars he/she were personally responsible for, there would be no appearing before a com-

mittee with a Power Point presentation, a request for more personnel, and an explanation of one’s actions. “Heads would roll,” Council Member Steve Madison clarified succinctly. Yet, despite the allusions to the private sector and the committee’s eventual decision to elect a third-party committee designed to provide accountability and assess, the tension over the lack of checks and balances in the embezzlement scheme could not be ignored. City Manager Michael Beck’s presentation to the Council included the city’s response listed in an itemized format. Treating the City of Pasadena as a victim, Beck suggested that the city complete a personnel investigation within 60 days of the meeting, seek civil remedies to recover the funds, follow up with the city’s insurance carrier

regarding their theft claim ($5 million limit), hire an internal auditor to ensure that going forward this would not happen while also, “Keeping an eye on the rear view mirror,” and finally expanding training and policy review across

go wrong. We didn’t have a shortage of regulations [before this happened]. Fundamental information was missing without a series of color-coded graphs and diagrams.” Pasadena feels victimized by Wooten and the

“Which one of you will be fired, and when?” the organization. Council Member Terry Torneck asked the question everyone wondered about, “How could this have happened?” He added that, “KPMG’s report lists the things that could

alleged others who were able to write checks and invoices for municipal work that had not been done, kick that money into certain non-profits (one of which’s address was listed as a mere post office box),

and then claim accountability for the work that hadn’t been done because the person in charge of monitoring that work was also the same person doing the work. City Manager Beck assured the Council that certain training measures that had once been elective would now become mandatory. Council Member Madison stated, “A third of the monies were used appropriately, rounding, and two thirds were stolen [and] we in the community expect checks and balances to prevent a very unsophisticated scheme like this to take place. When I hear, ‘We need more training,’ what are we gonna do, say, ‘Hey, don’t steal six million dollars?’” Towards the end of the meeting, an anonymous voice shouted: “Which one of you will get fired, and when?”

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spond to Mr. Gordon directly when we asked for their comment. At the press conference attended by only print and digital local media and one Pasadena Police officer, Mr. Gordon said: “The Pasadena Community Coalition's letter to the Executive Board of the Tournament of Roses, received in their offices on November 24, 2014, requesting that they address the lack of hiring of any African-American males on their staff has yet to be formally acknowledged or responded to by the Board. Copies of the letter were sent to the American Honda Co., ESPN, the NCAA, the Pac 12, and the Big 10, but these other groups also have not replied to us about the concerns listed in our correspondence. “Three years ago, the lack of African-American males on the staff of the Tournament of Roses, better known as the ‘Tournament of Racism,’ and the traditional non-hiring of them, was brought to the attention of the organization through a meeting arranged by Joe Brown of the NAACP. Attending that discussion were leading members of the Tournament, including former President Sally Bixby, Tournament members Gerald Freeny and Otis Triplett, and Executive Director Bill Flynn. The Tournament promised to address this issue head- on, yet here we are at the end of 2014 and they have not only reneged on their promise but have also refused to even respond to recent questions about the situation. For the Tournament of Roses to not honor its commitment going back 3 years is truly unacceptable and a sign of egre-

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gious indifference. “Moreover, this same issue of the ‘Tournament of Racism’ was raised over 20 years ago, presented to the organization’s executive director at the time, Jack French. He stated that African-Americans were not qualified to be on the Executive Committee. This provoked an outcry not only in Pasadena, but nationally and beyond, to the point that Nelson Mandela, Coretta Scott King and Jesse Jackson vowed to hold a counter-parade to the Rose Parade. At that moment, the Tournament of Roses recognized their Executive Committee should be more diverse, and eventually moved to have women, Asians and Latinos on the Committee. “In a recent article in one of the local Pasadena newspapers mentioning this ongoing issue, and according to the query of the reporter, the response of the Tournament of Roses

to its lack of, in particular, African-American male employees will be directed to Martin A. Gordon of the Pasadena Community Coalition. But more than 30 days have passed and the silence of the Tournament continues and is deafening. Ignoring this issue is hardly a credible response! “We describe the current outcome in that way – and with great emphasis – because over 70 percent of the players of football teams under the auspices of the NCAA are African-American males. Furthermore the economic benefit they bring, which involves hundreds of millions of dollars to each college campus and sports program, including that of the Pac 12 (UCLA and USC), and the Big 10, is tremendous. How can the Tournament of Roses, which also receives great value from these teams and their players, not be greatly concerned about

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the lack of any African American male on their staff? After all, so much of the worth and fame of the Tournament of Roses’ annual parade is dependent on the Rose Bowl game, which much of the public immediately identifies with the parade, and which, in turn, involves

men of African descent. “It’s long overdue that the ‘Tournament of Racism’ and their ‘inspiring story’ should be one about the Executive Committee announcing that Executive Director Bill Flynn is resigning from the Tournament for his lack of leadership

and promotion of diversity. That way the ‘Tournament of Racism’ can again be the Tournament of Roses.” After a few brief questions, Mr. Gordon personally handed a copy of the letter to Tournament officials inside the executive offices.

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Arcadia Council to Decide on Highlands Projects BY JOE TAGLIERI

The Arcadia City Council on Tuesday decided to consider the fate of two residential land development projects at its next public meeting scheduled for Jan. 20. Both projects — one at 1600 Highland Oaks Drive, the other at 29 E. Orange Grove Ave. and both designed by Robert Tong of Arcadia-based Sanyao International Inc. — involve the demolition of vintage homes to make room for larger residences, documents show. In November, the Arcadia Highlands Homeowners Association rejected plans for new structures that exceed 6,000 square feet, according to a city staff report. The current 1,855-square-foot home on Orange Grove Avenue was built in 1941, and the 2,624-square-foot residence on Highland Oaks Drive

was built in 1956. Tong filed appeals with the city's Planning Commission, which in December voted unanimously to green-light his proposals. The association then in turn appealed, so now it's up to the council to break the stalemate. Highland Oaks Drive Proposal After several rounds of revisions beginning in January 2014, Tong's design is now a two-story Craftsman with an attached two-car garage, four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a theater, library and loft, smooth concrete tile roof, shingle-style fiber cement siding, smooth stucco finish and natural river rock base wood paneling, states a report by the Development Services Department. The building's height is 25.5 feet, and it covers 28 percent of the nearly

19,000-square-foot lot. The building code allows 35 percent coverage for twostory homes. Tong hired a tree expert to review the project's impact on two old-growth native oaks on the property, which are protected under a 1992 ordinance. Arborist Michael Crane's recommendations are designed to safeguard the trees during and after construction. The homeowners association Architectural Review Board, or ARB, cited a number of areas where it claims the project failed to comply with the city's design guidelines. Association documents reveal the board's 3-0 majority focused on the proposed home's disproportionate, view-blocking size as well as an "overly articulated" roof, streetscape inconsistency and symmetrical

gabled elements in the facade that don't jibe with the neighborhood's asymmetrical facade placements. At the ARB's Nov. 19 meeting, Board Member April Verlato referred to significant public opposition, noting that "313 neighbors representing 242 homes agree that this proposal is not harmonious and compatible" with the Highlands. The Planning Commission, however, saw it differently. "The proposed design is of high aesthetic value, and is consistent with the City’s Single- Family Residential Design Guidelines," states a Development Services report, and commissioners unanimously agreed. "The proposal has strong horizontal features, a second floor that is deeply recessed from the street,

and mature landscaping to maintain the character of the site and the compatibility of the development with the neighborhood. Also, there are no sidefacing windows on the second floor, which helps to protect the privacy of the adjoining neighbors." Orange Grove Avenue Plan Tong's current singlestory design features an attached three-car garage, five bedrooms and six bathrooms, according to a city staff report. The proposed style is described as "Tuscan, with architectural features that include S-tile roofing, exposed rafter tails, stone veneer, and smooth stucco finish." The building's height is 17 feet, well under the 30-foot limit, and the new structure will cover 41 percent of the nearly 18,000-square-foot lot. The

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building code allows 45 percent coverage. With regard to "setbacks," which refers to the amount of distance between a building and property line, the proposed plan requests an exemption from zoning regulations to allow for a 45-foot front yard setback instead of the nearly 74foot average of the two adjacent properties. For this section of Orange Grove, the building code requires a minimum front setback that is the greater of either 50 feet or the average of the two neighboring lots. Similar to the Highland Oaks proposal, arborist Crane recommended protective measures for the oak trees in the vicinity that the project may adversely impact. In a 3-1 vote the ARB rejected the design on the grounds that the home would be too large to remain consistent with other houses on the street, which average about half of the proposed square footage. Planning commissioners approved Tong's appeal along with development staff revisions: lowering the ceiling height from 10 feet to 9 feet; widening inner courtyard to at least 15 feet to provide an effective open space; increasing side yard setbacks from 10 feet to 12 feet along the rear portion of the house and starting 100 feet from the front property line; "adequate wall and roof articulation shall be maintained."

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Gov. Brown Swears in New Justices

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Following his inauguration, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. swore in Justices Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar and Leondra R. Kruger to the California Supreme Court today in Sacramento. – Courtesy of the Governor's office

“What I’m looking for is insight and growing wisdom over time so we can create a measure of harmony in what is a very conflicted society,” said Governor Brown at today’s ceremony. “And I think we are going to do very well in helping build the respect for the law, for the courts, for their independence, so that

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the California Supreme Court. Justice Cuéllar was confirmed in August and Justice Kruger last month by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, composed of Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, Attorney General Kamala D. Harris and senior presiding justice of the state Court of Appeal Joan Dempsey Klein.

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writers, Susan Motander had this to add to our dispatch: On New Year’s Evening, an alert motorist notified the Altadena CHP station of a golf cart “putting” down the 210 Freeway. The cart had exited the freeway at Hill Street, and a search of the area resulted in the arrest of the sole occupant of the cart on a charge of 23152(a) of the Vehicle Code. Andrew Aldridge, 19, was arrested at the scene. The golf cart had been stolen from the Rose Bowl after the game. Apparently the young man didn’t like the lay of his own vehicle, too far from the green of the bowl and availed himself of the use of the cart to reach his own car. It seems it was just par for the course of a New Year Day in Pasadena. Sometimes you soar like an eagle, some days you just bogie the hole.

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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Ruth and Charles Gilb Museum of History in Arcadia Spotlights Beacon Media Photographer’s Career

Curated by Dr. Dana Hicks, a retrospective of Terry Miller’s 30-plus years in photojournalism kicks off January 17, marking the opening of the show with a 2 p.m. reception. Miller has been with Beacon Media’s family of newspapers for over 16 years and covered just about everything his quest for honest, insightful and meaningful journalism. Miller has garnered some highly respected industry awards for his photographs including a First Place Spot News award from the Press Photographer’s Association of Greater Los Angeles for depicting the aftermath of a police shooting; and a rotating exhibit on the Queen Mary in Long Beach featuring some of the best Los Angeles County photojournalists’ work over the past 50 years. Miller was also honored by The Visual Arts Guild of New York for his extensive coverage of protests regarding the Beijing Olympics when the Tournament of Roses float depicting the city of Beijing and the Olympics became a target. Prior to Beacon Media, Miller worked as chief photographer for a Pulitzer paper called “Five Cities Times Press Recorder” on the Central Coast and prior to that, fourteen years with newspapers in Santa

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Barbara County including: Carpinteria Herald; South Coast Community Newspapers, Inc; Goleta Valley News, and Goleta Sun. The exhibit will show some rare and extraordinary images of politicians behind the scenes as well his images of some of life’s more difficult and complex issues. Of all the stories Miller has covered over the years, one truly stands out from the crowd. It happened in August 1991 when his editor assigned him to shoot a major train derailment at Seacliff (between Ventura and Santa Barbara off the 101). This was a big story, and Miller had to get there

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Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend in Monrovia Cleared of All Charges

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BY SUSAN MOTANDER A 31 year-old Monrovia woman died late last year at Arcadia Methodist Hospital while on life support. Earlier in the day, the young woman had been transported to the hospital by paramedics after they received a call to her home where she was reportedly found unconscious. Panos Hawandjian made the 911 call. On November 25,

2014, Panos Hawandjian was arrested by the Monrovia Police Department on charges of domestic violence. When the alleged victim died, the case was turned over to the sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau for further investigation. The District attorney has not filed charges against the defendant to date and he has been re-

leased from custody, After the coroner’s office released the toxicology report, it was discovered that Hawandian’s longtime girlfriend died from a ruptured pancreas as a result of a longtime medical condition. Charges were immediately dropped and Hawandjian has been cleared of any wrongdoing.

Mayor Bogaard’s Final State of City Speech Comes at Challenging Time Less than 24 hours after a standing room only public meeting on Pasadena’s biggest financial scandal in the city’s history, The Crown City’s media relations dept. sends out a press release announcing the State of the City address slated for next week which is paradoxically entitled “Rediscover Pasadena.”

As in any good Hollywood scenario, they say ‘the show must go on.’ Despite the huge negative publicity and calls for heads to roll, Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard, City Councilmembers and other civic and business leaders will attend the annual Mayor’s State of the City event on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015 at the Pasadena

Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the formal program starting at 7PM. This will be Mayor Bogaard’s final State of the City address, capping nearly 16 years in office as Pasadena’s first directly elected mayor. Mayor Bogaard retires from service as Pasadena’s top elected official later this year.

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ten years, SMRFA’s entry won an award, The Mayor’s Trophy, described by the Tournament as “Most Outstanding City Entry, National or International. In 2006, the “Wonder of Reading,” designed by Charles Meier, took the Founder’s Banner Trophy, for the most spectacular float built and decorated by volunteers from a community or organiza-

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Plastic Bag Manufacturers Buy Time as Bag Ban is on Hold BY COURTNEY ALEXANDER

On September 30 of this year, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill 270, banning grocery and convenience stores from selling single-use plastic bags, but allowing the sale of more environmentally in-

offensive, reusable bags made by certified third party manufacturers. These bags, which have to meet standards for labeling, durability, material makeup, and heavy metal content, can be sold for no less than $0.10 each.

Even though about six out of every ten California voters supports the bill, according to a USC Dornsife/ Los Angeles Times poll, there are still those who oppose its passing. This opposition naturally comes most strongly from plastic

claim the new law is just a way for grocers and union bosses to stuff their pockets. They also raise the issue that the enactment of the new law will cost plastic workers their jobs. “SB 270 was never a bill about the environ-

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deal between the grocers and union bosses to scam California consumers out of billions of dollars in bag fees without providing any public benefit. We are pleased to have reached this important milestone in the effort to repeal a terrible piece of job-killing legislation,” said the head of the American Progressive Bag Alliance, Lee Califf in a statement. Soon after the announcement was made that Governor Brown had signed the bill, the American Progressive Bag Alliance fervently began collecting signatures in an effort to overturn the state’s decision – so far, over they accumulated 800,000. In order for their referendum to be on the November 2016 ballot, the Alliance had a 90 day window to gather 504,760 signatures by January 1, 2015. That number has been far surpassed.

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And it’s not just California bag makers who are against the bill. Only $50,000 of the $1.2 million put into the campaign is from plastic bag manufacturers in California. Most of the funding comes from companies headquartered outside of California. As California has become the first state to sign a statewide ban, manufacturers are also fearful that other states will follow suit. The bag ban, planned to go into effect on July 1, 2015 is now on hold until November 2016 when voters will, again, cast their votes for or against the bag ban. If a referendum has gathered the necessary number of signatures in the allotted amount of time, the law that referendum seeks to invalidate cannot be enacted until voters have their say again. Even if the referendum fails, this newfound time before the law goes into effect gives plastic bag manufacturers the opportunity to sell an estimated $145 million worth of bags according to calculations made by the pro-ban group, Californians Against Waste. “We’re not doing this so we can sell bags for another 16 months,” said Mark Daniels, chairman of the American Plastic Bag Alliance. “When consumers understand that this is a cash grab by the grocers, they oppose this horrible legislation.”, he said, citing internal Alliance polling, showing that voters opinions shift after they are told that grocers will make millions from paper bag sales. Regardless of the outcome of this legislative slugfest, the call for bans on single use plastic bags will continue. Environmentalists are continuing to push for bans at the local level, adding to the over 100 California municipalities with bans on plastic bag sales. According to Molly Peterson, a correspondent with Southern California Public Radio, pro-ban environmental groups will continue to strive to add to the “130 municipalities, counties, and local entities that have enacted some sort of a ban.” The battle over plastic bag sales will seemingly be over no time soon.

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Would your perfect Friday night begin around 9PM in the mountains of the San Gabriels, at a brisk 28 degrees, equipped with a Camelback, headlamp, NASA blanket and 32.6 miles of moonlit trails awaiting you? Well…for most of us recovering from the past New Year’s festivities the answer would be, “No”! For 28 runners of the Arrogant Bastards Trail Racing Club, you just described their last Friday night. On Jan. 2nd of this year, the Arrogant Bastards 4th Annual Event took place. Beginning at Redbox, 6 miles north of Mt. Wilson on Angeles Crest Highway, the group raced a 50 kilometer course around Strawberry Peak, summiting Mt. Disappointment, and descending the Mount Lowe Toll Road onto the Altadena Crest Trail ultimately exiting Eaton Canyon and finishing at Lucky Baldwin’s Pub in Sierra Madre. The entire course

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would total an elevation gain of 4,943 feet with 8,783 feet of descent of over 12,000 feet. Most of the event was run in the mid to low 30s, with the lowest recorded temperature reaching 18 degrees north of Strawberry Peak. Using a staggered start, ranging from 9pm to midnight, teams of two or more disappeared into the night with only their headlamps peeking through the darkness. This event was made possible with the help and

support of more than a dozen volunteers who carried out tasks such as manning aid stations throughout the entire night/morning, checking runner’s packs for mandatory supplies, keeping time and setting up the finish line. The first team to cross the finish line was a father and daughter duo, Chris and Katelyn Breitschwerdt of Monrovia, who completed the course in 6 hours and 41 minutes. The race isn’t over once until each member of the team crosses the

finish line and gulps down 12 ounces of a beverage of their choice. The remaining 25 runners soon followed, crossing the finish line… and their drinks, followed by many high-fives, exhausted hugs and a very well deserved seat. The Arrogant Bastards Trail Racing Club as described by Monte Lewis, “is an aggressive trail racing club. We are a group of individuals bonded by our love of the outdoors, trails, and racing on those trails. Although we’re a relatively small club – 45 qualifiers this past quarter – we have a significant diversity in age, ability, and focus. We compete as individuals and teams in a wide variety of events from local 5k fun runs to the Angeles Crest 100 mile Endurance Run.” If this club sounds like your kind of New Year’s resolution, please note that the club is open to all. However, each member

must qualify on a quarterly basis. The qualifier course is a 3.35 mile out and back run with slight to moderate hills in Eaton Canyon. The time for qualification is sub 34:10. The Qualifiers are held on the second Satur-

day of each quarter with January 10th being the first of the New Year. For more information, visit the ‘Arrogant Bastard Trail Racing Team’ Facebook page. They are always looking for more Arrogant Bastards.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

What's happening: A day-by-day look at events and activities in the San Gabriel Valley this week

JAN. 8 “Thursday Garden Talks with Lili Singer” (1/8 @ 9:30 pm, The Arboretum) – This event is part of a weekly garden and botanical series - ARCADIA “Fairy Tale Villains” (1/8 @ 8 pm, 729 N. Dalton) – This event is geared toward children and a part of a child’s book club ASUZA New Year Celebration (1/8 @ 11 am, 740 N. Dalton) – This event is geared toward Seniors - ASUZA “Radio” Film Screening (1/8 @ 1 pm, 740 N. Dalton) – This event is geared toward Seniors - ASUZA Let’s Talk Opera (1/8 @ 7 pm, Burbank Public Library) – This event is geared toward lovers of the musical genre of opera BURBANK Magnolia Park Optimist Club (1/8 @ 6:30 pm, Burbank Elks Lodge) – This is a meeting of a service based club part of Optimist International - BURBANK Zumba Mommy and Me (1/8 @ 11:30 am, San Rafael Branch) – This event is geared toward mothers and their children - PASADENA Family Fun Films (1/8 @ 3 pm, Villa Parke Community Branch) – The film screened is yet to be announced - PASADENA Annual Music Recital (1/8 @ 7 pm, Pasadena Central Library Auditorium) – This event is geared toward all ages - PASADENA Ramona BINGO (1/8 @ 5 pm, Ramona Museum) – This event is open to all adults and will be followed by a dinner - SAN GABRIEL Ramona Social Dinner (1/8 @ 6 pm Ramona Museum) – This event is $8 per person and follows

an hour of BINGO - SAN GABRIEL Barks and Books (1/8 @ 3:30 pm, Sierra Madre Public Library) – This event is geared toward Children – SIERRA MADRE JAN. 9 “Julius Caesar” by Show Us Womanish (1/9,10 @ 7 pm, 1/11 @ 3 pm, Lineage Performing Arts Center) – This is an event performed by an all female cast - PASADENA Suyeon Kim Piano Recital (1/9 @ 4 pm, Pasadena Central Library Auditorium) – This event is open to all ages - PASADENA Los Angeles Baroque Players (1/9 @ 8 pm, 997 E. Walnut) – This event celebrates the baroque style of music - PASADENA JAN. 10 Kaleidoscope Concert (1/10 at 3 pm, Arcadia Public Library) – This event is geared toward Children and Families - ARCADIA Three Dog Night Concert (1/10 @ 8 pm, Arcadia Performing Arts Center) – This event is a performance by the popular band Three Dog Night - ARCADIA Women’s Self Defense Workshop (1/10 @ 1 pm, Azusa City Library Auditorium) - ASUZA Families on the Move (1/10 @ 8 am, Zacatecas Park) – This event is geared toward families and takes place each second Saturday of the month - AZUSA “Jersey Boys” Film Screening (1/10 @ 1 pm, 740 N. Dalton) – This event is geared toward Seniors ASUZA Second Saturday Series: Organist Kristy Prouty (1/10 @ 4 pm, Glendale City Seventh Day Adventist Church) - GLENDALE

“Duveen and the Canon” (1/10 @ 4 pm, Norton Simon Museum) – This event is a lecture that is free with admission to the museum - PASADENA “Music in Art: Angels to Ruscha” (1/10 @ 1 pm, Norton Simon Museum) – This event is a tour that celebrates the visual arts and it is free with admission to the museum - PASADENA Tuesday Musicale Juniors Classical Music Recital (1/10 @ 10:30 am, Pasadena Central Library Auditorium) – This event is intended for all ages - PASADENA Zumba in the New Year (1/10 @ 11 am, Lamanda Park Branch) – This is a fitness based event PASADENA Royal Tea Party (1/10 @ 2 pm, Hastings Branch) – This event celebrates the recent Rose Parade and members of the Tournament of Roses Royal court will recall their memories and stories - PASADENA Emerging Urban Poets (1/10 @ 3 pm, Santa Catalina Branch) - PASADENA 2015 Spring Dance Festival Shining Star Dance Academy (1/10 @ 7 pm, San Gabriel Mission Playhouse) – This event is produced by a private dance academy - SAN GABRIEL JAN. 11 “Historic Tree Walk” (1/11 @ 11 am, The Arboretum) - This event is part of a weekly garden and botanical series - ARCADIA Meditation Class (1/11 @ 10:30 am, Japanese Tea House) – This event celebrates the art of meditation - GLENDALE Ashot Ghazaryan: A Night of Comedy (1/11 @ 7 pm, Alex Theater) - GLENDALE

“Free 2nd Sunday” Pacific Asia Museum (1/11 During Operating Hours, Pacific Asia Museum) – Be sure to refer to the museum’s website for further information about the free event - PASADENA

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“Afternoon Salon Images of Women in the 19th Century” (1/11 @ 1 pm, Norton Simon Museum) – This event is in lecture format and it is free with admission to the museum PASADENA Second Sunday Concert (1/11 @ 2:30 pm, Pasadena Central Library Auditorium) – This is a free event for all ages - PASADENA Cheeseburger Week (1/11-16 all week, Refer to City of Pasadena website for further information and participating locations) PASADENA From Beethoven to Mitsumoto (1/11 @ 3 pm, San Gabriel Mission Playhouse) – This event celebrates the genre of classical music - SAN GABRIEL JAN. 12 BINGO (1/12 @ 1 pm, 740 N. Dalton) - This event is geared toward Seniors – AZUSA Magician Brian Scott (1/12 @ 7 pm, Burbank Public Library) – This is a magic show for kids of all ages - BURBANK Van Bloem Singers (1/12 @ 7 pm, Salvation Army Chapel) – This is a choral performance group which provides shows for seniors, volunteer organizations, and service groups BURBANK “Lend Me A Tenor” (Dec. 31-Feb. 7, Glendale Centre Theatre) – This play is called “one of the funniest comedies of all time” GLENDALE Montrose Harvest Mar-

Barks and Books Jan. 8 at 3:30PM Sierra Madre Library ket (1/4,11,18,25 @ 9 am, 2300 block of Honolulu) – This is a farmer’s market for all members of the family to enjoy - MONTROSE Two American Photographers in Britain and Ireland (1/1-3/9 During Library Operating Hours, Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens) – PASADENA/ SAN MARINO Cheeseburger Week (1/11-16 all week, refer to City of Pasadena website for further information and participating locations) PASADENA JAN. 13 “When the Game Stands Tall” Film Screening (1/13 @ 1 pm, 740 N. Dalton) – This event is geared toward Seniors - AZUSA “Guardians of the Galaxy” Film Screening (1/13 @ 6:30 pm, Burbank Pub-

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lic Library) – This event is provided for all ages - BURBANK Camerata Pacifica (1/13 @ 8 pm, Pasadena Civic Center) – This is a musical event with an emphasis on chamber music PASADENA Just Dance Party (1/13 @ 3:30 pm, Santa Catalina Branch) – This event is geared toward children and promotes dance fitness - PASADENA JAN. 14 Foreign Film Program, Film TBA (1/14 @ 6 pm, Arcadia Public Library) – This event will feature a credited foreign film - ARCADIA “Eat Drink Man Woman” Film Screening (1/14 @ 1 pm, Donald Wright Auditorium)– This event celebrates cinema that focuses on foreign themes - PASADENA

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REAL ESTATE

The Challenges of Young First-Time Home Buyers BY MIKE GONZALEZ

Young people don’t like to be labeled. They strive to be unique, unpredictable, and absolutely different from their parents’ generation. But in the instance of the home buying capacity of young people within the age of 30 and under, who—for the sake of clarity I’ll refer to as millennials —I am sure that young people would not want to be so different from the generation ahead. The biggest challenge millennials face when buying a home is that they make significantly less income than their predecessors. According to a housing market survey by the California Association of Realtors, median income for millennials is $65,000 as compared to Gen Xers whose median income is $100,000. This income gap brings many challenges that millennials should understand and learn to navigate so that buying a first home can become a possibility. The first challenge is the inability to put a large down payment on a home loan. A smaller down payment means a higher monthly mortgage. Millennials should seek advice from a reputable lender or financial adviser to find out what an affordable mortgage would be when factoring in current income

and debt. The second challenge is that the most affordable areas for millennials to buy are also the most competitive and lowest inventory segments. Therefore, millennials will need to have much patience when searching for a home and should resist the temptation of making an offer on a property simply because it’s within their price range. Making a list of must-haves that absolutely won’t be compromised is a good strategy to refrain

from making an impulsive offer. And because young first-time home buyers do not have the benefit of accumulated equity from a previous home, they will have to shoulder a down payment themselves. So what should millennials do if they want a slice of the American Dream? A good, long-term strategy would be to seek and build a relationship with a trustworthy mortgage professional, maintain or improve their credit score, and make a SMART goal

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First Black Rose Queen From 1958 – Snubbed Twice in a Lifetime

Joan Williams -Courtesy photos

Joan Williams, 82, of Pasadena was selected as "Miss Crown City" by her colleagues in City Hall back in 1958 and was supposed to ride on the then city-sponsored Rose Parade float. When city officials found out she was black, they revoked the honor saying, the city couldn't now afford a float. Almost 60 years later, Williams did finally ride in the TOR Parade but on the opening banner float during the 2015 Rose Parade - very few, if any saw her, at least on television. Joan Williams, the Afr i c a n American woman who was denied a chance to ride in the Rose Parade nearly 60 years ago, received w a r m wishes from the crowd as was whisked down Orange Grove the Colorado on New Year’s Day morning, but was not acknowledged by the parade’s major television broadcasters as she had hoped – even despite The Mayor formally apologizing to her. Williams who worked in the city’s Water and Power Department, was nominated by her colleagues and named Miss

Crown City in 1958. As part of the honor, was supposed to ride on the city’s float in the Rose Parade, but was told the city could not afford its own float soon after city officials learned she was African American. Her story made national headlines and first mentioned locally by Pasadena Weekly. The Tournament of Roses invited her this year to ride on the banner float at the head of the parade that carried the parade’s theme, “Inspiring Stories.” Williams said riding in the parade was fantastic even if it was an “icy cold” morning for a Southern Californian. T h e Tournament of R o s e s provided information about Williams in its media guide, which broadcasters use to write their scripts for the telecasts, a tournament spokeswoman said. Williams said with all of the tragic news that has come out at the end of 2014, including the death of Eric Garner at the hands of a New York City police officer, her story could have started 2015 on perhaps a more positive note.

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POLICE BLOTTERS Arcadia PD

Sunday, December 28: 1.Just before 10:38 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the parking lot of Extended Stay, 401 East Santa Clara Street, for parking too far from the curb. Upon contacting the driver, the subject handed the officer fraudulent identification documents. The 23-year-old Hispanic male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. While taking inventory of the subject’s belongings, the jailer located a small bag of methamphetamine. This offense was added to the list of charges. 2.At approximately 1:03 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s at the Westfield Shopping Town, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a subject in custody for shoplifting. The suspect admitted to concealing a pair of designer sunglasses and a bottle of cologne on his person before he exited the store and failed to make payment. The 34-year-old White male was cited and released in the field. Monday, December 29: 3.At about 9:30 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of Cabrillo Road regarding a vandalism report. The victim stated he heard people talking, along with a loud banging noise, outside his son’s bedroom last night. He discovered a pipe protruding from the wall was cracked which caused a water leak. While trying to fix it, the 52-year-old White male noticed a red pick-up truck driving slowly through the neighborhood multiple times. It is uncertain if the driver of the pickup truck had any involvement with the vandalism. The investigation is ongoing. 4.At approximately 5:34 p.m., officers responded to 99 Ranch Market, 1300 South Golden West Avenue regarding a grand theft from person incident. The officer determined an unidentified Hispanic male parked behind the victim’s car, opened her front passenger door, and stole her purse before returning to his car and fleeing northbound on Golden West Avenue. The suspect is described as 5’ tall, 40 to 50-years-old, with a thin build, short black hair and a small mustache. He was wearing a dark colored

baseball cap, dark colored jacket with a zipper and dark jeans. The victim was not able to provide a description of the vehicle. The investigation is ongoing. Total loss included $40.00 cash, various credit cards and identification cards. Tuesday, December 30: 5.Around 12:17 a.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for driving into oncoming traffic in the area of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue. The officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the drivers breath. A series of tests indicated the 23-year-old Hispanic male was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and his blood alcohol content was greater than 0.08%. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 6.Just after 10:09 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1500 block of Highland Oaks Drive regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) broke the front glass door and stole various electronics, jewelry, and two check books before fleeing undetected. The crime occurred over the span of one hour and the victim’s do not have surveillance cameras. No witnesses were located. Wednesday, December 31: 7.Shortly after 5:58 a.m., an officer responded to AWU Delicious Food, 558 Las Tunas Drive, regarding a commercial burglary report. The officer discovered unknown suspect(s) broke the front glass door and stole an iPad, cash, and approximately ten bottles of wine. The investigation is ongoing. 8.At about 4:46 p.m., an officer responded to a noninjury traffic collision in the 000 block of East Huntington Drive. An investigation revealed Party-1 hit the rear passenger side corner of Party-2 while trying to reverse out of a parking stall. Surveillance footage captured the incident and revealed the female driver of Party-1 fled after the collision without providing any information. She was driving a gray, Ford Ranger truck. Thursday, January 1: 9.At approximately 4:05 a.m., an officer responded to the 1200 block of Oaklawn Road regarding a suspicious occupied vehicle. The officer discovered the sleeping male was in posses-

sion of methamphetamine and heroin, as well as drug paraphernalia. The 23-yearold White male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 10.Around 3:44 p.m., officers responded to the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department to take a battery report. Officers concluded the 53-year-old Asian female mother of the 26-year-old Asian son slapped him multiple times in the face and scratched him numerous times on the shoulder and wrist during a disagreement at a movie theater. The son did not seek medical attention and was not desirous of prosecution. Friday, January 2: 11.Just after 12:16 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1600 block of Wilson Avenue regarding a burglary incident. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) forced open a rear window and stole cash, jewelry, and the victim’s checkbook. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. 12.At about 4:46 p.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Las Tunas Drive and Rowland Avenue for having expired registration tags. Upon contacting the driver, the officer determined the 23-year-old White male was driving with an expired license. He was issued a citation and released in the field. The vehicle was released to a licensed driver. Saturday, January 3: 13.Just after 12:46 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s at the Westfield Shopping Town, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a petty theft report. A Loss Prevention Agent witnessed the 52-year-old Chinese female take merchandise into the dressing room and exit without leaving the items in the fitting room. The suspect then exited the store failing to make payment. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 14.At approximately 2:06 p.m., an officer responded to the area of Colorado Boulevard and Renoak Way regarding an adult male asleep in a vehicle with a small child. An investigation revealed the 55-year-old Hispanic male was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage while driving himself and his 5-year-old granddaughter to the Rose Parade

floats. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The child was released to her father. Department of Child and Family Services was notified of the incident.

Sierra Madre PD

December 29 At 6:39 am, Sierra Madre police responded to the Sierra Madre City Yard regarding a burglary investigation. Upon arrival, Officers were informed that the location was locked and secured on December 24th, and upon returning that morning, one of the garage door locks was missing. After a walk through was performed, it was determined nothing was missing from the garage. As Officers investigated the area further, they were contacted by another city employee who informed them two other garages had the locks cut off. Further investigation determined scrap metal and copper wiring had been stolen from the facility. The estimated value exceeded $1,000 in property loss. This case has been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau. At 10:38 am, Sierra Madre police responded to the 300 block of North Lima St. to meet a citizen requesting assistance. Upon arrival, the subject informed Officers that beginning back in July, an unknown suspect gained access to her email account and shortly began to change the password to several emails, and social media accounts. The unknown suspect then began deleting her personal social media account. The subject took her computer in to be reformatted, but the unauthorized access to her accounts continued. On December 22nd, the unknown suspect gained access to her cellphone account and deactivated her service. The subject received several emails and messages from the unknown suspect stating they would wipe her computer clean of all information in January. No demands have been made by the unknown suspect. This case has been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau. January 2 At 7:47 am, Sierra Madre police responded to the 300 block of North Cannon Dr. regarding a vehicle burglary. Officers were informed by the victim that the night prior, he had locked and secured his vehicle at around

9 pm, and the following morning he came out to his vehicle and noticed his driver’s side window had been smashed. The victim informed Officers a briefcase containing various tax paper work, check books, and medication was missing from the vehicle. This case has been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau. January 3 At 11:45 am, Sierra Madre police responded to the 400 block of West Sierra Madre Blvd. regarding a vehicle burglary. The victim informed Officers that, on December 26th, she came out to her vehicle and noticed several items were missing, and her glove box was left open. Because the victim was on her way out of town, she was unable to report the incident until she returned to town. The victim informed Officers she was unsure if she locked and secured her vehicle. A cell phone car charger, cell phone charger, a cell phone and a duffle bag containing various clothing items were taken from her vehicle. This case has been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau. January 4 At 10:15 am, Sierra Madre police responded to the 200 block of Olivera Lane regarding an attempted residential burglary. Upon arrival, Officers were informed by the victim that at around 9 am, she discovered the guest bedroom window open with the window screen pushed in. Further investigation revealed three of the resident’s gates were unlatched. Officers cleared the house and the victim stated there was no loss of property. The victim is believed to have been home when the incident occurred. This case has been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau.

Temple City PD

12-29-14 •An Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance arrest of a MH/43 was made at 7:57pm, in the 4900 block of Heleo Street. Deputies responded to a suspicious person in a vehicle call and contacted the suspect (Ridgecrest resident) who was exhibiting the signs/symptoms of someone under the influence of narcotics. 12-30-14 •A Vehicle Theft occurred at 8:49pm, in the 5600 block of Welland Avenue. The victim said someone stole her vehicle, which was

locked and parked on the street. •A Grand Theft occurred on 12-29-14 at 9:00am, in the 10000 block of Olive Street. The victim said someone stole a package from his porch, which contained his new laptop computer. The victim said he received a call from El Monte PD stating they were detaining a suspect and had possession of his laptop. El Monte PD arrested the suspect for a warrant and found the victim’s property. 12-31-14 •A Battery arrest of a MW/47 was made at 7:00pm, in the 9800 block of Olive Street. The victim said she had a verbal argument with her roommate, which escalated to a physical assault. Deputies arrested the suspect for assault. 01-01-15 •A Residential Burglary was reported on 01-01-15, but occurred between 12-31 4:00pm and 01-01 8:15pm, in the 9600 block of La Rosa Drive. The victim said someone forcibly entered her residence through the front door and stole her property. •A Residential Burglary occurred between 9:30am and 5:40pm, in the 9900 block of Woodruff Avenue. The victim said someone entered his residence through the kitchen window and stole his personal property. •A Residential Burglary was reported on 01-01-15, but occurred on 12-31 between 9:30am & 11:00pm, in the 5500 block of Harker Avenue. The victim said someone forcibly entered her residence through the front door and stole her property. 01-02-15 •A Residential Burglary occurred between 9:00am & 10:45am, in the 9400 block of Blackley Street. The victim said someone forcibly entered her residence through the patio entrance door and stole her personal property. •A Robbery/Carjacking/ Criminal Threats arrest of a MW/55 was made at 4:00pm, in the 6600 block of Cloverly Avenue. Deputies responded to a boyfriend/girlfriend disturbance call and contacted the victim who said she had a verbal argument with her ex-boyfriend. The ex-boyfriend threatened her, forcibely stole her car and later returned with her car.

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NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia is accepting proposals for Radio Communications Services. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Proposal for Radio Communications Services” and shall be sent to the City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, 240 W. Huntington Drive, P.O. Box 60021, Arcadia, California, 91066-6021. Proposals are due no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20th, 2015, at which time said proposals shall be publicly opened and the names of the proposers shall be read. Copies of the proposal may be obtained from the Purchasing Office, City of Arcadia, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, 91007. Said specifications and proposal forms are hereby referred to and incorporated herein and made a part by reference and all proposals must comply therewith. The City of Arcadia reserves the right to accept in whole or part or reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities in the proposal process, and all proposals are binding for a period of ninety (90) days after the proposal opening and may be retained by the City for examination and comparison, as specified in the proposal documents. The award of this contract shall be made by the Arcadia City Council. CITY OF ARCADIA PURCHASING OFFICE Dated: January 6, 2015 Publish: January 8 and January 12, 2015 ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber, 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, the Arcadia City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive input from the public regarding community development and housing needs in order to determine what Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs the City of Arcadia should undertake for Fiscal Year 2015-16. For Fiscal Year 2015-16 the City of Arcadia will receive approximately $303,375.00 in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Any activities undertaken with CDBG funds must benefit low- and moderate-income families, aid in the prevention/ elimination of slum and blight conditions, or address an urgent need. A maximum of 15% of the CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2015-16 may be used for public services such as senior citizen assistance or meals programs. The remainder must be used for programs related to community enhancements; i.e., housing rehabilitation programs, neighborhood development programs, retrofitting of public facilities to comply with federal disabled-accessibility (ADA) requirements, and/or public works projects for the removal of architectural barriers and/or the construction of disabled-access facilities. At said time and place an opportunity will be afforded to all those interested and the public in general to be heard. All persons are hereby advised that should any person desire to legally challenge any action taken by the Arcadia City Council with respect to the above matters and this public hearing, such person may be limited to raising only those issues and objections raised by such person or other persons at or prior to the time of the public hearing. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) persons with a disability who require a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the Arcadia City Clerk’s Office at (626) 574-5455. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting. All persons are invited to appear and provide testimony at the public hearing. In addition, all persons are invited to provide written and other evidence at or prior to the public hearing. You may view the Arcadia City Council agenda and the documents on the City’s website at www.ci.arcadia.ca.us beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2015. Further information regarding the use of CDBG funds is available at the Arcadia Development Services Department located at 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California. If you have questions, please contact Jim Kasama at (626) 574-5423 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on alternate Fridays. Arcadia City Hall will be closed on Friday, January 9, 2015. City of Arcadia – Development Services Department Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Published January 8, 2015 ARCADIA WEEKLY

Monrovia City Notices

ORDINANCE NO. 2014-12

/s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC, City Clerk Publish January 8, 2015 EXHIBIT “A”

AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZONE CHANGE ZC2014-02 AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF MONROVIA SET FORTH IN SECTION 17.04.040 OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE NC (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) ZONE DESIGNATION TO PD-26 (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-AREA 26) ZONE FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 311 WEST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD

Map of Zone Change ZC2014-02 EXHIBIT “A” NC (Neighorhood Commercial) Zone Map of Zone Change To ZC2014-02 NC (Neighorhood Commercial) Zone PD-26 (Planned Development-Area 26) Zone To (Planned Development-Area 26) Zone For PD-26 211For West Foothill Boulevard 211 West Foothill Boulevard

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Jiaming USA, Inc., has initiated an application to request an amendment to the Official Zoning Map (ZC2014-02) changing the NC (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone designation to the PD-26 (Planned Development-Area 26) Zone for four (4) parcels located at 311 West Foothill Boulevard (APN 8504-003-019, -020, -021, and -022) as depicted on the map attached as Exhibit “A.” SECTION 2. On November 12, 2014, the Planning Commission of the City of Monrovia conducted a duly noticed public hearing on Ordinance No. 2014-12, which implements Zone Change ZC201402 by amending the Official Zoning Map as described above. At the hearing, all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard. The Planning Commission received and considered the staff report and all the information, evidence, and testimony presented in connection with this project. Following the close of the public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PCR2014-11 recommending approval of this Ordinance No. 2014-12. SECTION 3. On December 2, 2014, the City Council of the City of Monrovia conducted a duly noticed public hearing on this Ordinance No. 2014-12. At the hearing, all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard. The City Council received and considered the staff report and all the information, evidence, and testimony presented in connection with this project. SECTION 4. Environmental Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City’s local CEQA Guidelines, City Staff has determined that Ordinance No. 2014-12 is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. City Staff has determined that the adoption of this Ordinance will not have a significant environmental effect and therefore, adoption of the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR §15061(b)(3)), and independently, adoption of the Ordinance is categorically exempt (class 5) pursuant to Section 15305 of the State CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR §15305). The City Council has reviewed the project and based upon the whole record before it, in the exercise of its independent judgment and analysis, concurs that City Staff has correctly concluded that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that adoption of Ordinance No. 2014-12 may have a significant effect on the environment, and independently, that the adoption of Ordinance No. 2014-12 meets the qualifications of a class 5 categorical exemption. SECTION 5. The custodian of records for all materials that constitute the record of proceeding upon which this decision is based is the City Clerk. Those documents are available for public review in the Office of the City Clerk located at 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016. SECTION 6. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of the Ordinance have occurred. SECTION 7. The Official Zoning Map for the City of Monrovia set forth in Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.04 (General Provisions), Section 17.04.040 (Official Zoning Map) of the Monrovia Municipal Code, is hereby amended by changing the zoning designation of the property that is identified in Exhibit “A,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, to PD-12 (Planned Development-Area 12). SECTION 8. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause same to be published pursuant to state law within fifteen (15) days after its passage, and this Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its passage. INTRODUCED this 2nd day of December, 2014. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 2014, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Blackburn, Spicer, Mayor Pro Tem Shevlin, Mayor Lutz. ABSTAIN: Councilmember Adams

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ORDINANCE NO. 2014-16U AN URGENCY INTERIM MORATORIUM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2014-13U AND 201413, 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, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Ordinance Nos. 2014-13U and 2014-13, which were adopted on November 18, 2014, and December 2, 2014, respectively, are hereby extended in full force and effect for 10 months and 15 days to and including November 17, 2015, as amended pursuant to Section 3 below. SECTION 2. In accordance with California Government Code Section 65858(d), the City Council has issued a written report describing the measures taken to alleviate the conditions which led to the adoption of Ordinance Nos. 2014-13U and 2014-13. These steps have primarily consisted of reviewing the City’s existing Historic Preservation Ordinance and analyzing the demolition review process for residential structures constructed prior to January 1, 1940. Staff has also begun to consider the best regulations that will encourage the retention of older homes. SECTION 3. Section 2(A) and Section 4 of Ordinance Nos. 2014-13U and 2014-13 are hereby amended and replaced in their entirety to read as follows: SECTION 2. Definitions. A.

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 or alteration of the front fifty (50) percent of the exterior of the main building on a property. The front fifty (50) percent of the main building is determined by measuring from the front facing wall to the back facing wall, and dividing by two. The resulting quotient establishes the minimum depth of the structure, measured from the front facing wall, which must not be removed or altered. a. Front facing shall mean the wall that is at the front of the main building at the point closest to a street. b. Back facing wall shall mean the wall that is at the rear of the main building at the point closest to the rear property line. 2. 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 3. Structural alteration of more than twenty-five (25) percent of the wall area and/or roof structure of the main building on a

BeaconMediaNews.com property facing a public street and/or fifty (50) percent of all exterior wall areas and/or roof structure of the main building. 2. 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. 3. 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. SECTION 4. Exceptions. The Moratorium established by this 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 effectNovember 18, 2014. (f) Any project for which a complete application for consideration by the Historic Preservation Commission (“HPC”), or the Development Review Committee (“DRC”), has been filed before the close of business on the day before this Ordinance takes effectNovember 18, 2014. SECTION 4. Moratorium Term. This Ordinance shall expire, and the moratorium extended hereby shall terminate, 10 months and 15 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, or earlier rescinded. The City Council hereby calls and schedules a public hearing on the matter for November 3, 2015, 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 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 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 reason-

JANUARY 8, 2015 - JANUARY 14, 2015 | 19 able, 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 extend an interim ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 in order to protect the public health and safety. To the extent either of the moratoria extended by this ordinance could have the effect of denying one or more approvals needed for the development of a project with a significant component of multifamily housing, the City Council hereby makes the findings required by Government Code Section 65858(c) based on substantial evidence provided in the record of the public hearing: 1. City staff advised the City Council that it is unlikely the moratoria at issue here will impact the development of any significant number of multi-family housing units during the limited time the moratorium is in effect. However, to the extent any such project would be impacted, the loss of any of the City’s historic buildings constructed prior to 1940 would have a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact on the public health or safety, because the testimony and evidence provided to the City Council indicates that the historic quality and character of Monrovia’s neighborhoods directly contributes to a healthy and safe life for residents, who walk, congregate, play and want to live in neighborhoods that have character and history. The City of Monrovia has a strong, objective and written record of protecting historic resources in the Municipal Code and General Plan, as well as through the well-documented designation of historic landmarks and establishment of Mills Act contracts for historic structures. The City Manager is directed to work with the developer of any such multi-family project that is proposed in the future to mitigate any potential impacts. 2. The moratorium ordinances are necessary to mitigate those adverse impacts to public health and safety during this interim period. 3.

There is no feasible alternative to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact identified pursuant to paragraph as well or better, with a less burdensome or restrictive effect than the adoption of the proposed interim ordinance.

Further, because of the different effective dates of Ordinance Nos. 2014-13U and 2014-13, both Ordinances must be immediately and simultaneously amended to avoid confusion that could potentially be caused by amending the Ordinances through separate actions. SECTION 8. Urgency. The historic resources of the City of Monrovia help to create the identity and atmosphere of the community. The rapidly dwindling number of historic buildings in the City and the region, and the risk that more historic buildings will be lost, represent a true danger to the health and safety of the community. Further, to avoid confusion, both Ordinance Nos. 2014-13U and 2014-13 must be immediately and simultaneously amended. The City Council therefore finds by at least a 4/5 vote that it is necessary that this Ordinance take effect immediately and its urgency is hereby declared. As such, this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. SECTION 9. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 16th 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 January 8, 2015 MONROVIA WEEKLY

ORDINANCE NO. 2014-17U AN URGENCY INTERIM MORATORIUM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2014-14U AND 2014-

14, 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, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Ordinance Nos. 2014-14U and 2014-14, which were adopted on November 18, 2014, and December 2, 2014, respectively, are hereby extended in full force and effect for 10 months and 15 days to and including November 17, 2015, as amended pursuant to Section 3 below. SECTION 2. In accordance with California Government Code Section 65858(d) the City Council has issued a written report describing the measures taken to alleviate the conditions which led to the adoption of Ordinance Nos. 2014-14U and 2014-14. These steps have primarily consisted of reviewing the City’s existing development regulations and considering the best regulations that will encourage compatible development, consistent with neighborhood character, in certain residential zones. SECTION 3. Section 1, Section 2(B) and Section 4 of Ordinance Nos. 2014-13U and 2014-13 are hereby amended and replaced in their entirety to read 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 the residential low-density (RL) zone and residential estate (RE) zone in the 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 in the residential low-density (RL) zone and residential estate (RE) zone in the City without a valid building permit therefor. SECTION 2. Definitions. 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 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 effectNovember 18, 2014. (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 effectNovember 18, 2014. (c) Any single-story addition or new single-story dwelling that is otherwise carried-out in compliance with the Monrovia Municipal Code and other applicable laws. SECTION 4. Moratorium Term. This Ordinance shall expire, and the moratorium extended hereby shall terminate, 10 months and 15 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, or earlier rescinded. The City Council hereby calls and schedules a public hearing on the matter for November 3, 2015, 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 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

APPELLANT:

Monrovia Historic Preservation Group

PROPERTY ADDRESS:

256 North Encinitas Avenue

DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 7:30 PM

20 | JANUARY 8, 2015 - JANUARY 14, 2015 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 continue its 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 neighborhood 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 extend an interim ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 in order to protect the public health, safety, or welfare. Further, because of the different effective dates of Ordinance Nos. 2014-14U and 2014-14, both Ordinances must be immediately and simultaneously amended to avoid confusion that could potentially be caused by amending the Ordinances through separate actions. SECTION 8. Urgency. The unique residential buildings in the City of Monrovia help to create the identity and atmosphere of the community. The rapidly dwindling number of smaller historic residences in the City and the region, and the ever-increasing risk that very large residences will be constructed in Monrovia’s unique neighborhoods, represent a true danger to the health, welfare and safety of the community in that historic resources are in danger of being lost and replaced with large modern residences that are out of character with the community. Further, to avoid confusion, both Ordinance Nos. 2014-14U and 2014-14 must be immediately and simultaneously amended. The City Council therefore finds by at least a 4/5 vote that it is necessary that this Ordinance take effect immediately and its urgency is hereby declared. As such, this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 16th 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 January 8, 2015 MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should be granted under Title 2 and Title 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: APPLICATION: Appeal Historic Preservation Commission Decision REQUEST: Appeal the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission assigning a 6L code to a pre-1940’s residence that the property owner is requesting to demolish. The definition of 5S3 is that the property was “determined ineligible for local listing or designation through local government review process; may warrant special consideration in local planning.” APPELLANT:

Monrovia Historic Preservation Group

PROPERTY ADDRESS:

256 North Encinitas Avenue

DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 7:30 PM PLACE OF HEARING:

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City of Temple City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016

Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, JanEste15, aviso2015 es para informarle junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada mas arriba. uary after 4 sobre p.m.unaon the City’s website (www.cityofmonrovia. org) or in person Si necesita información at: adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5587. Monrovia City Hall Craig Jimenez, AICP 415 South Ivy Avenue Planning Division Manager Monrovia, CA 91016 PLEASE PUBLISH ON JANUARY 8, 2015

Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada mas arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5587.

FOR THE TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL The City Council is holding a public hearing on the project described below. You are receiving this notice because your property is located near the project, the project may directly, or indirectly affect you, or because you have requested to be notified. Project Location: 9677 Longden Avenue, 5383-019-009 Project:

A request for a Conditional Use Permit (File No. 140000048) to install a wireless telecommunication facility on the subject site. The City Council will review the decision of the Planning Commission made on November 13, 2014 approving the project with the design of disguising the facility as a 59-foot eucalyptus tree.

Applicant:

AT&T Mobility, 3905 State Street, Suite 7-188, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Environmental Review:

The City’s staff has determined that this project is exempt from environmental review in accordance with Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines.

Craig Jimenez, AICP Planning Division Manager PLEASE PUBLISH ON JANUARY 8, 2015 MONROVIA WEEKLY

Rosemead City Notices CITY OF ROSEMEAD

NOTICE INVITING BIDS PROJECT No. 2015-01 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY OF ROSEMEAD, California, will receive sealed bids up to 10:30 o’clock a.m. on Wednesday, the 21ST day of January, 2015, and they will be publicly opened at 11:00 a.m. for ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL RESURFACING PROJECT HELLMAN AVENUE FROM JACKSON AVENUE TO NEW AVENUE PROJECT No. 21019 The project consist of Cold Mill, ARHM overlay, miscellaneous concrete work, survey well monuments, striping and other related work as described in the Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents, by this reference, made a part hereof. The engineer’s estimate for this project is $145,000.00. The successful bidder shall have THIRTY (30) calendar days to complete the work. Liquidated damages shall be $500.00 per working day. Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents may be obtained at the office of the City Clerk of the CITY OF ROSEMEAD, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770, (626) 569-2177, for a non-refundable charge of $25.00 and $40.00 if mailing is requested. All prospective bidders must register with the office of the City Clerk’s in order for your bid to be considered responsive. Pursuant to SB834 (Stat. 2014, Chapter 28) The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) monitors compliance and prevailing wage requirements on public works project. All Contractors and Subcontractors must be currently registered with the DIR in order to be eligible to be considered for this public works contract. Each bid must be accompanied by a bidder’s security in an amount not less than 10% of the amount of the bid, as a guarantee that the bidder will, if awarded the Contract, enter into a satisfactory agreement and provide a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each not less than 100% of the total amount of the bid price. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty-one (61) days after the above bid opening date. The CITY OF ROSEMEAD will affirmatively insure the disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex or national origin in the consideration for an award. Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice will incorporate the provisions of the State Labor Code. Compliance with the prevailing rates of wage and apprenticeship employment standards established by the State Director of Industrial Relations will be required. Bidders shall be licensed in accordance with the provision of Chapter 9, Division 111 of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. Bidder shall have a Class “A” license in good standing at the time Bids are received. The Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality, technical defect, or minor irregularity in any bid submitted.

The City Council Public Hearing will be held: Meeting Date & Time: January 20, 2015 at 7:30 P.M. Meeting Location:

City Council Chambers, 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City, California 91780

For questions or concerns regarding this project, or if you wish to review the project file, please contact: Project Planner: Hesty Liu, AICP, Associate Planner at (626) 285-2171 or visit the Community Development Department offices at Temple City City Hall located at: 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780 Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Following the public hearing, the decision of the City Council is final and conclusive. If you challenge any of the foregoing actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the hearing body at, or prior to, the public hearing. Date: December 30, 2014 Signature:Hesty Liu, AICP, Associate Planner Published January 8, 2015 TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE AS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36933(c) ORDINANCE NO. 14-997 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING ARTICLE F OF CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 4 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO REMOTE CALLER BINGO THE FOLLOWING SUMMARIZES ORDINANCE NO 14-997 Ordinance No. 14-997 amends the Temple City Municipal Code to authorize remote caller bingo games in Temple City. Remote caller bingo is played in the same manner as traditional bingo, except that the game is played simultaneously at multiple locations with a single caller located off-site. Remote caller bingo is regulated by the State of California but games can only be conducted if authorized by local ordinance. Ordinance No. 14-997 was approved for introduction and first reading at the City Council Regular Meeting of December 16, 2014, and was duly passed, approved and adopted at the City Council Regular Meeting of January 6, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmember- Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez, Blum NOES: Councilmember- None ABSENT: Councilmember- None ABSTAIN: Councilmember- None A certified copy of the full text of the Ordinance is available for review at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, California, 91780. Anyone having questions may contact the City Clerk at (626) 285-2171.

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Dated: January 7, 2015 Peggy Kuo, City Clerk City of Temple City Published January 8, 2015 TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DENNIS ARAKAKI Case No. BP158410

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DENNIS ARAKAKI A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Patricia Yuriko Cameron in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGE-LES. THE PETITION FOR PRO-BATE requests that Patricia Yuriko Cameron be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra-tion of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 22, 2015 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 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 repre-sentative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: KEVIN STAPLETON ESQ SBN 80702 STAPLETON & STAPLETON 401 E ROWLAND AVE COVINA CA 91723 CN906802 Jan 1,5,8, 2015 AZUSA BEACON

Trustee Notices Title No. 8505968 / 8390025 ALS No. 20145357/2013-5799/2011-5439 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT OF A LIEN, DATED JUNE 21, 2011. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On January 23, 2015, at 9:00 AM, ASSOCIATION LIEN SERVICES, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to a certain lien, recorded on July 7, 2011, as instrument number 20110912997, of the official records of Los Angeles County, California. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, OR A CASHIERS CHECK at: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766. The street address and other common designations, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 927 S. Canyon Blvd. Unit D, Monrovia, CA 91016 Assessor's Parcel No. 8515-018-074 The owner(s) of the real property is purported to be: Daniel J. Sanchez, a single man, Carlos Sanchez a single man, Rufino Sanchez a single man, Abraham Sanchez a single man as joint tenants The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of a note, homeowner's assessment or other obligation secured by this lien, with interest and other sum as provided therein: plus advances, if any, under the terms thereof and interest on such advances, plus fees, charges, expenses of the Trustee and trust created by said lien. 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 $31,390.22. Payment must be in cash, a cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state bank or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings & loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. The real property described above is being sold subject to the right of redemption. The redemption period within which real property may be redeemed ends 90 days after the sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be

made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may contact Priority Posting & Publishing for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit its website www.priorityposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property. 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 website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The beneficiary of said Lien hereto 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. Date: December 22, 2014 Association Lien Services, as Trustee P.O. Box 64750, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 207-2027 By: Carter Hall, Trustee Sale Officer P1125269 1/1, 1/8, 01/15/2015 MONROVIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7870.20692 Title Order No. NXCA-0145553 APN 8528-009-048 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/27/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §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 satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): LARRY R. HATHAWAY, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 12/11/2007, as Instrument No. 20072711891, of Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 02/11/2015 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: In the main dining room of the Pomona Masonic Temple, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, CA The purported property address is: 1472 3 RANCH RD, DUARTE, CA 91010 Assessors Parcel No. 8528-009-048 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 $289,831.71. 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, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. 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 re-

ceive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 877-484-9942 or visit this Internet Web site www.USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction. com using the file number assigned to this case 7870.20692. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 2, 2015 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Victoria Gutierrez, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NWTS ORDER # 7870.20692: 01/08/2015,01/15/2015,01/22/2 015 DUARTE DISPATCH T.S. No.: 2013-01390-CA Loan No.: 7090302188 A.P.N.:8529-012-091 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참 고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습 니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/26/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Tritia Black, A Single Woman Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 11/09/2004 as Instrument No. 04 2903349 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 02/04/2015 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $301,757.53 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, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt More fully described in said Deed of Trust Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1824 Huntington Drive, Duarte, CA 91010 A.P.N.: 8529-012-091 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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. 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: $301,757.53. 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 of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a 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 this 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2013-01390-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 Date: December 22, 2014 Western Progressive, LLC , as Trustee C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866)960-8299 http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530_____________________THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. APP1412-CA-2363250 1/8/2015 1/15/2015 1/22/2015 ARCADIA WEEKLY T.S. No. 14-29777 APN: 8628-016-011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/17/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: ALEX POSADA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE Deed of Trust recorded 5/25/2007 as Instrument No. 20071274576 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:1/29/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $586,986.90 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 6142 North Ranger Drive Azusa, CA 91702 Described as follows: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 8628-016-011 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 573-1965 or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 14-29777. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Dated: 12/31/2014 Law Offices of Les Zieve, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (714) 573-1965 www.priorityposting.com Christine O'Brien, Trustee Sale Officer THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE P1125986 1/8, 1/15, 01/22/2015 AZUSA BEACON

T.S. No. 14-27347 APN: 8580-013-012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/21/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: RACHEL P MORGAN, A SINGLE WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE Deed of Trust recorded 12/29/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2892002 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:1/29/2015 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $559,897.09 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3038 CENTRAL AVENUE EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA 91733-1318 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N #.: 8580-013-012 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 14-27347. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Dated: 1/6/2015 Law Offices of Les Zieve, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (714) 848-9272 www.elitepostandpub. com__________________ Christine O'Brien, Trustee Sale Officer THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 10955 1/8, 1/15, 1/22/2015. EL MONTE EXAMINER

Public Notices ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Xiaoyuan Xu by her parents Weizhuo Xu and Binbin Zheng FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: BS149642 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, Ca 90012 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Xiaoyuan Xu by her parents Weizhuo Xu and Binbin Zheng filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Xiaoyuan Xu to Proposed name Sharon Xiaoyuan Xu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a.Date: 05-7-15 Time: 10:00 AM Dept: 20 Room: 310 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Arcadia Weekly: DATED July 10, 2014. Kevin C. Brazile. JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. December 18, 25, January 1, 8, 2015 ARCADIA WEEKLY

Fictitious Business Name Filings FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014346432 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ON THE MARK PROPERTY MANAGEMENT; ON THE MARK MANAGEMENT, 130 E Montecito Ave, Suite 110 , Sierra Madre, CA 91024. 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: Jose A. Bencosme. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 8, 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 18, 2014, December 25, 2014, January 1, 2015, January 8, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014329523 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as DONJILLIONO'S, 411 W. Chestnut Ave. , Monrovia, CA 91016. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 1, 2014. Signed: Don Boline. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on November 19, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly December 18, 2014, December 25, 2014, January 1, 2015, January 8, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014329525 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as FEMI STUDIO, 10880 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 1101, Los Angeles, CA 90024. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: AMOL, Inc. (CA), 10880 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 1101, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Xiaofeng Wang, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on November 19, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly December 18, 2014, December 25, 2014, January 1, 2015, January 8, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014328452 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as L&M SUPER WASH, 10066 Mills Ave , Whittier, CA 90604. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Zafiro Corp (CA), 10066 Mills Ave , Whittier, CA 90604; Maria Alarcon, VP. 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 December 18, 2014, December 25, 2014, January 1, 2015, January 8, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014344572 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as M&L HAIR CARE, 6332 Rosemead Blvd , Temple CIty, CA 91780. 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: Tang Lam. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 5, 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 January 1, 2015, January 8, 2015, January 15, 2015, January 22, 2015

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Pasadena Mayoral Forum Slated Jan. 27 With Mayor Bill Bogaard’s decision not to seek re-election, Pasadena’s March 10 municipal primary election promises to be an historic time for the city. West Pasadena voters will have the opportunity to help elect a new Mayor for the first time in 16 years. WPRA does not endorse candidates, but they do encourage West Pasadena residents to be informed voters. The following people are running for Mayor

and will be participating in the forum: Jason Hardin, magazine publisher Don Morgan, business owner/ educator Jacque Robinson, Vice Mayor/Councilmember Allen Shay, business owner Bill Thomson, College trustee, attorney Terry Tornek, City Councilmember, businessperson Mayoral candidates will be questioned at the candidates’ forum about issues important to West Pasadena, including neighborhood crime, public ed-

ucation, the 710 Freeway extension, and use of the Rose Bowl. The forum will include an opportunity for voters to directly question the candidates. •Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 6:30-9PM Richard H. Chambers Courthouse (U.S. Courts for the 9th Circuit) large courtroom •125 South Grand Ave., Pasadena. For more information about the candidates’ forum, please contact Vince Farhat at (626) 375-6619.

Candidate Forum to be Held at PCC Jan. 13 District 1 and PUSD Districts 2, 4, and 6. Will be held Jan 13 at PCC. Mayoral candidates are vying to succeed Pasadena’s only citywide elected mayor Bill Bogaard, who has held office for 16 years. The forum will start with PUSD Candidates at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday January 13, then followed

by Mayoral Candidates at 7:30 p.m. and finally City Council District 1 at 8:45 p.m. at Pasadena City College’ Westerbeck Recital Hall Center for Arts Building (1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena). This is a special opportunity to hear from the candidates running for Mayor, City Council District 1 and

PUSD candidates in districts 2, 4, and 6. Convenient parking at Structure #5, enter from Bonnie St. $2 fee. Carpooling encouraged. Sponsored by ACT, Act is a grassroots political action committee with 250 member households in the greater Pasadena Area.

Court Date Set for Pasadena City Embezzlement Suspects Danny R. Wooten, Melody Jenkins and Tyrone Collins, will appear in court January 21 to set a preliminary hearing. They pleaded not guilty at their arraignment last week.

Bail hearings are scheduled for Jenkins and Collins on Friday. Wooten, who was employed as a management analyst in the DPW, oversaw the fund created for underground utilities.

He is accused of funneling $6.4 million from the fund to Jenkins, Collins and churches with which he is associated, including the New Covenant Christian Fellowship in Pomona.

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LANAP Laser Therapy LANAP laser therapy allows us to treat periodontal disease with a minimally invasive procedure that eliminates the need, in most cases, for conventional blade surgery (flap and osseous surgery). J. Paul Fuentes, D.D.S., D.A.B.P. 301 W. Huntington Drive, Suite 507 Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 447-0945 | www.arcadiaperio.com

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Periodontal Exams Highly Recommended After Age 50

It is recommended by the American Cancer Society that after 50 years of age everyone should have a colonoscopy. The same should be true for a periodontal exam. Diagnosing and treating an early issue has far greater benefits than an advanced diagnosis. A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 47.2 percent or 64.7 million American adults have periodontal disease ranging from mild to severe. In adults 65 and older, prevalence rates increase to 70.1 percent. Early colorectal cancer is asymptomatic, as is periodontal disease. Screening examinations are critical to early treatment of both

diseases. In deciding who should do your colonoscopy examination, do you go to a family physician or a gastroenterologist? It is equally important in deciding who does your periodontal examination. Do you choose a restorative dentist or a board certified periodontist? Be certain, periodontal disease is a bacterial inflammatory infection that has well-documented effects on our overall health (cardiovascular/ heart disease, osteoporosis, respiratory disease, and can be associated with kidney, pancreatic and blood cancers). Be proactive! Schedule a periodontal examination today.

Want to Know More About Local Mountains? Now’s Your Chance The Sierra Madre Historical Preservation Society and First Water Design present the finest assembly of experts of our magnificent mountains and their impact on our history, culture, and way of life. This extraordinary gathering will be held in Sierra Madre on Saturday, January 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to this free event at 154 West Sierra Madre Blvd. This “who’s who” roster of authors will be selling and signing their works:

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John Robinson, The San Gabriels, Trails of the Angeles: 100 Hikes in

the San Gabriels, Sierra Madre’s Old Mount Wilson Trail; Michele Zack, Southern California Story: Seeking the Better Life in Sierra Madre, Altadena: Between Wilderness and City; Elizabeth Pomeroy, John Muir: A Naturalist in Southern California, San Marino: A Centennial History; Nat Read, Don Benito Wilson: From Mountain Man to Mayor Los Angeles 1841 to 1878; Michael Patris, Mount Lowe Railway; Glen Owens, The Heritage of the Big Santa

Anita; Paul Rippens, The Saint Francis Dam; Willis Osborne, A Guide to Mt. Baldy & San Antonio Canyon; Christopher Nyerges, Enter the Forest; Norma Rowley, The Angeles Was Our Home; and Chris Kasten, cartographer and former manager of Sturtevant Camp. At 2PM there will be a panel discussion with our writers. For more information, contact Jeff Lapides at FirstWaterDesign.com or (626) 695-8177.

A new California Appellate case just published August 8, 2013, “Glaski v. Bank of America”, holds that a homeowner can challenge his lender’s right to foreclose by showing that the Deed of Trust never made it into the securitized trust until after the trust’s closing date. This issue is now squarely before the California Supreme Court in Yvanova v. New Century Mortgage Corp. This is the case in most loans made in the last 12 years. If the bank foreclosed we should be able to get the homeowner money damages and/or the house back. Or a lawsuit could be filed and a court ruling obtained preventing the court from foreclosing. Recently enacted Sections 2924(a)(6) and 2924.19 of California Civil Code provide the same relief to homeowners. It is highly suggested that homeowners take this window of opportunity to get relief before the banks get Congress to close this door with national legislation. Contact us so we can help you.

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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

RANCHO CUCAMONGA

$2,999,000

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

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$1,998,000

Mobile Home Park 20 Spaces, Lot Size 38,399. Excellent investment property, park is fully occupied, utility room and 4 units owned by the Park and rented.(R11620-11636) For any questions call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123

SIERRA MADRE

$1,550,000

Built in 1939 this beautiful remodeled 3,325 sq.ft. home is situated on a 19,754 sq.ft. lot and features 5 bedrooms, dining room, family room, built-ins, central air & heat, 5 baths, two fireplaces, tropical backyard, swimming pool is heated by solar panel, guest house with kitchenette. Attached 2 car garage. Truly a must see. (R624) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451 SE

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$1,538,000

NORTH EL MONTE

$698,000

Brand New Arcadia Home with Temple City Schools, 5 Bedrooms 4.5 Bathrooms + Loft. It Features Elegant Grand entrance, Formal Living room with high ceiling & Fireplace, Formal Dining room, Family Room with Fireplace connect to open Kitchen, Granite Counter Tops, Large Center Island, Master Bedroom with Walk in Closet, Dual Zoned A/C System, (N9626) For any questions call Peter Wang 626-807-6725. CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123

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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)

LA HABRA

$1,200,000

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Retail building with 2,400 sqft is walking distance to La Habra High School. Excellent location for office or retail business. Call for more info. (WHI) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888

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SOUTH PASADENA

$728,000

This charming 3BR/1.5BA 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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NORTH EL MONTE

$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. (R11646) For any questions call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC (626) 445-0123

NORTH EL MONTE

$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

MONROVIA

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

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

$629,000

DUARTE

$589,000

GREAT ONE LEVEL This beautiful upgraded and wellmaintained home features 3BR/1.75BA, 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

COVINA

$569,000

Great 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath pool home in a wonderful neighborhood. Remodeled kitchen, large family room with fireplace and wet bar, open floor plan, FA/CA, covered patio, pool and spa plus 2 car attached garage. 2,246 sq.ft. with coveted schools. (D1145) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

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ALTADENA

$499,000

This 3BR/2BA home features over 1700 sqft of living space. Situated on a large lot with a detached garage, large rear yard and additional storage behind the garage. Central A/C and Heating. (DEV) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888

DUARTE

$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

ARCADIA

$140,000

Amazing opportunity to own a well-established, dry cleaning business in a prime location of Arcadia. Fixtures and equipment included in the sale. Call for more info. (HUN) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888

ROSEMEAD

$499,000

Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1252 sq. ft. traditional home on 5,300 plus sq. ft. lot with two car garage and bonus room on cul de sac. (H8729) For any questions call Clint Ludecke 626-233-4254 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123

AGUA DULCE

$348,000

SAN PEDRO

$464,000

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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AGUA DULCE

$288,800

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Beautiful 12.5 acres in Agua Dulce with plenty of room to build your dream ranch, horse stables, barn; the possibilities are endless. Two large areas to build 2 homes, if lots were split. There is electricity already on the property. On neighbors property, there is a high-producing well. Property line is 100ft from paved access road. (T0) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

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LA VERNE

Just over 22 acres. Located in the ills of the beautiful city known as Agua Dulce. Breathtaking views, surrounded by large ranch-style estates. Build your dream home or grow your own vineyard, plenty of room for horses, chickens and goats. (B88888)

$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

$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) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

COVINA

$399,000

MONROVIA

$369,000

This single story is a great starter home. Great neigbors. Large back yard, fenced in property. Updated kitchen with granite counters and new cabinets. Bathrooms have tiled floors and newer fixtures. Covered patio. Two car garage. (C1370) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

Recently updated townhome is located near shopping, 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

LAKE ARROWHEAD

$285,000

BANNING

$275,000

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

PASADENA

$3500.00 MO.

Prestigious Huntington Oak Grove Estate Townhome with excellent San Marino Schools. Remodeled Kitchen, Hardwood floors throughout entire 2nd floor. Huge Master Bedroom and walking closet. 2nd bedroom also has own bath. downstairs has bedroom could be den or office. wet bar. fireplace. Living room opens to back community garden and pool area. Large Patio.(L3213) 688 For any questions call Young Ahn (626)688-7844 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123

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Sun Lakes Country Club 55+. Active Adult Gated Community with NO MELLO ROOS ! Energy Efficient, 2 Master BR/2BA, 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. More amenities! (SAW) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888

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) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888

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