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Construction on New Mercedes Showroom Fully Underway in Arcadia
Tale of Two Pasadena Council Members on Scandal
Four Sheriff ’s Dept. Employees Relieved of Duty
BY JOE TAGLIERI
the plan for Rusnak's new showroom is indeed nothing short of luxurious. The palatial yet at the same time conservative design features panoramic glass walls with sleek light-blue columns and white stone
Late last year, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department became aware of evidence that three deputy sheriffs and a parking control officer were implicated in individual incidents of theft from towed vehicles or accepting cash from vehicle owners to avoid towing and impounding of their vehicles. The Sheriff’s Department immediately began an investigation to determine if there had been other instances of criminal activity on the part of those implicated, or whether any other personnel were involved in this misconduct. Based on that investigation, there has been no evidence discovered thus far of any additional personnel involved or any other instances of such criminal activity. The four employees have been relieved of duty pending the outcome of the on-going criminal in-
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BY NICK KIPLEY At last week’s meeting Council Member Terry Tornek had been particularly vocal about quickly getting to the bottom of the scandal. In a followup interview later on in the week, Tornek told the Independent, “I was a city employee … this is incomprehensible to me. I don’t know how so many people missed so many signals for so long. It’s horrifying.” When asked if he thought that Wooten was working with just his accomplices or if he had more conspirators Tornek replied, “I think this is a guy (Wooten)—a fairly low to middle management guy—who figured out a way to exploit the system and became more brazen and careless over the years. But what we’re dealing with is a culture of complacency. Back in 1983, somebody decided that this [Underground Utilities
The changing face of Arcadia is now seeing the fast-moving construction of the new multimillion dollar Rusnak showroom which will grace Santa Anita Ave. and Santa Clara later this year enticing customers to buy luxury cars. -Photo by Terry Miller
After a nearly 14-year effort, Arcadia's only auto dealership and the city's largest generator of sales tax revenue is in the final stage of its quest to construct a larger, more elaborate showroom. Rusnak MercedesBenz — in town since 2000
and currently located at 55 W. Huntington Drive near Santa Anita Race Track and the Civic Center — broke ground in December to begin construction of a 22,500-square-foot, two-story structure just around the corner from its longstanding base of oper-
ations. The new location is destined for the 100 block of Santa Anita Avenue and will also include 78,000 square feet for vehicle service and repairs, storage and parking. In line with Mercedes' arguable status as the flagship of luxury car brands,
Sierra Madre Council Overturns Planning Commission Decision BY TERRY MILLER
Terry Tornek -Photo by Terry Miller
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A major victory was celebrated Tuesday when Sierra Madre City Council unanimously voted to overturn a Planning Commission decision on 1 Carter’s first house. According to Resi-
dents for the Preservation of Sierra Madre: “There can be no greater display of a City Council and the residents of a community performing their civic duty than what occurred at last night's City Coun-
cil Meeting which ended with a standing ovation from a jam-packed City Council chamber. Sierra Madre's very own City Council resisted the Please see page 23
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Pasadena Seeks Legal Action to Recover $6.4M BY TERRY MILLER Mayor Bill Bogaard announced plans to file a civil lawsuit to recover funds lost in the $6.4 million embezzlement of the
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BY DOROTHY DENNE I'm currently reading David McCullough's The Greater Journey (Americans in Paris). It reminds me of the first time I saw Paris. McCullough writes about a number of young Americans who went to Paris in the 1830s through 1900. His characters were young artists, writers, doctors and politicians. Think James Fenimore Cooper, Samuel Morse, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Emma Willard, Elizabeth Blackwell and more. Their goals were more serious than mine. They wanted to educate themselves and improve on their skills and talents. I wanted to see things I had only heard of and have a
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The First Time I Saw Paris good time. I traveled with a group of people most of whom had never met before. We were all ages from many different parts of the country and many different walks of life. Great way to travel for a single woman in her very early 20s with very little money. Oh my, the sites I saw and the experiences I had. Like McCullough's book, though the sites were outstanding and fascinating, the people were often more so. Today, these many years later, my vivid memories of the first time I saw Paris involve Jimmy, Frank, Evelyn, Lucille, Stan, Roy and the old woman with heavy make-up and loose bowels.
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Perhaps I'll share some of those memories with you in a future column. Like, maybe the one about the monkey who took a shine to me when we were "touristing" in a "red light" district. I must be careful not to overdo it now as in my early enthusiasm. I returned home with not many souveniers but tons of slides. Naturally, I invited several relatives to share. I was thoroughly enjoying myself and probably basically boring my relatives. I think they were secretly delighted when, about halfway through my presentation, my nephews' Dachshund chewed through the cord of my projector.
Dear Editor: With all the high tech advances, wouldn’t you think the “experts” could get a flu vaccine with more than only 60% effectiveness?! And what about the air bug defects?! How did they get by the inspectors in the first place?! When are people going to demand more humane conditions at factory farms and slaughterhouses?! We’re finally being told that there is an ingredient in red meat that causes cancer. It’s about time. At least chickens have to live in cages in California where they can stand up and spread their wings. (Buy cage-free eggs). -C. Jensen, Temple City 1/2/14 [Sic]
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The Cost of Freedom The group that calls themselves "Preserve Sierra Madre" believes that they are performing a great service for the property owners of the City. They have been pressing
Correction: In last week’s issue, we made an egregious mistake. We misspelled ace photographer Rick Keshishi’s name. We are eternally
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the government to create a host of new regulations, controls and great costs for the people of Sierra Madre. They have lost sight of one simple fact, which is: "For every action there is an opposite reaction." This form of thinking of "no change" has been going on for many years, but I'll only deal with a few of the current examples. It started with the update of the General Plan, which has been going on for approximately five years and not finished yet. This has resulted in many new regulations and controls which has given the government more power over our property rights. This has already cost the taxpayers over an easy million dollars for consultants, attorney, staff personnel and time spent by all areas of the government. This wasn't enough to satisfy the pressure group of less than twenty of the townspeople, which repeatedly pressed the gov-
ernment for more and more restrictions. This brought on the moratorium of water restrictions and a building moratorium, which, in fact, only affects 13 parcels of land on the Stonehouse subdivision, which is not even close to starting to build the first house. The truth is that this group is really aiming at no more building on any large areas that building may occur anytime in the future. Now the City Council has spent more than one hour during a special meeting discussing a demolition moratorium. There always is a given reason why, which in this case, is to prove historical homes that may still be existing; however, in this case they are talking about stopping all forms of demolitions, including remodeling and partial additions. This has already involved the hiring of adPlease see page 7
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Dr. Edward Wong to Speak on Curiosity Rover to Mars and Space Exploration Missions
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A special presentation by the Arcadia Museum Foundation will be held in their new Education Center (directly behind the community center) at 382 Huntington Dr. in Arcadia. This will be the first lecture in the Spring Lecture Hall. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets are available at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage, next to the Education Center. Refreshments will be served by the Friends of the Museum. Seating is limited, therefore early ticket purchase is recommended. For information call Floretta Lauber at
Wine Reception to Honor Terry Miller Saturday, Jan. 17 The well-known photojournalist will greet guests and answer questions following the opening of his exhibit of "30 Years of Catching the Human Spirit on Film." The exhibit will open Jan. 17 and run until March 14. The reception will be held at the opening Jan. 17, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage, located directly behind the Community Center. More Social Whirl page 4
(626) 355-6945 or Shelly Romo (626) 355-5342. Dr. Edward Wong is a Principal Engineer and Technical Group Leader at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology. He was the technical manager for the design of guidance and control flight algorithm software for the Mars Curiosity Mission. He has received NASA’s Exceptional Service Medal, NASA Space Act Award, and other NASA Group Achievement Awards. His paper on the Curiosity Landing, written with his coauthors, was awarded the “best paper in 2013” in an internationally known aerospace conference. Edward has lived in Arcadia since 1993 and is past president of the Arcadia Chinese Association. He is a board member of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and chaired its Asian Business Night committee. He was also selected by the Arcadia City Council to be a member of the Gold Line Grade Separation Bond Citizen Oversight Committee.
“Hats Off to Women” Arcadia Woman's Club Gala Fashion Show and Luncheon Known for their great fashion shows over their 100 year history, The Arcadia Woman’s Club will present, “Hats Off to Women” with a surprise celebrity. The popular Magnolia’s Fashions on Foothill Blvd. will
present their spring line. An outstanding catered luncheon will be served. Added attractions will be a best hat contest with prizes, shopping boutique, beautiful basket raffle, champagne, wine and mi-
mosa bar. Time: 11:00 a.m. Social cost---$45. This event always sells out, so mail your check early. Make your check out to: The Arcadia Woman’s Club, to Box#660861, Arcadia, CA 91066.
The Relativity of Einstein The incomparable Duffy Hudson will once again entertain, delight and inform us with his appearance as the brilliant Albert Einstein. Duffy Hudson’s one-man show portraying the genius and personality
of Albert Einstein will take place Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. at the Arcadia Public Library. Admission will be free to members of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. Tickets are $10 for non-mem-
bers. The best idea is to join the Friends on site the night of the performance. For a $10 membership fee you will gain admission to the show and share the pleasure of being a member and supporting the Library.
Colorectal Cancer is a Preventable Disease Arcadia Senior Services in partnership with Methodist Hospital is presenting a free informative health lecture. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 1:30 p.m. at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Dr. Dr. Ana Maria Garza, a
colorectal cancer specialist, is the guest speaker. Colorectal cancer is a very preventable disease. Many people do not know that they are at risk of developing this type of cancer. Dr. Garza will provide you with the information you need to know about colorectal cancer screening,
prevention and treatment that may potentially save you or your loved one’s life. Registration is required for this free presentation. If interested in attending, please call Arcadia Senior Services, (626) 5745130 before Jan. 22. This presentation is for individuals age 50 and over.
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Temple City Announces State-of-the-City Address The City of Temple City invites community members to the annual State-of-the-City Address on Monday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at 5928 Kauffman Ave. Mayor Carl Blum will update audiences on City Hall's recent progress as well as upcoming plans for the future. Highlights from the
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The Los Angeles Master Chorale (LAMC) joins forces with the renowned period instrument ensemble Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra and the acclaimed Los Angeles Children’s Chorus to present two historically informed performances of Bach’s towering masterwork St. Matthew Passion, conducted by LAMC Artistic Director Grant Gershon, on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m., at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Bach’s musical interpretation of the biblical passion story, written nearly 300 years ago and considered “one of the pillars of Western sacred music” (National Public Radio) continues to deeply touch
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and inspire audiences around the globe with its message of humanity. This marks the sixth collaboration between the Chorale and Musica Angelica, hailed for its commanding performances “stylishly played” (L.A. Times).
For tickets, which range from $29-$129, and information please call (213) 972-7282, or visit www.lamc.org. Disney Hall is located at 111 South Grand Ave. at First St. in downtown Los Angeles.
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One of the most anticipated media events is the (invitation only) Empty House Party Jan. 23. This event will unveil the Pasadena Showcase House of Design for 2015. President Katherine Wakins will head the greeting hosts.
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templecity.kgem.tv, with the original broadcast also available for replay online and on Charter Channel 3 by the following evening. For more information, please call the City Manager’s Office at (626) 2852171. You can view as a PDF document at www. templecity.us/DocumentCenter/View/2221.
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past several years have included adoption of a strategic plan, completion of the Rosemead Blvd. Safety Enhancements and Beautification Project, ongoing citizen engagement efforts, as well as the launch of the new city website. For community members unable to attend, the State-of-the-City Address will stream live at www.
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Arcadia Host Lions Club Board members and spouses. On December 11th, the Club held their Annual Children’s Christmas Party at Villa Catrina Mexican Restaurant, where 38 children from the Arcadia Health Council were provided lunch, songs, a magic show, and a very special visit from Santa Claus bearing gifts for every child. - Courtesy Photo
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BUSINESS PROFILE: CoKreeate - 3D Printing
State of City, Development Plans at Arcadia Chamber Planning Conference
A panel of five former Arcadia Mayors and the numerous developments on the horizon for Arcadia will be highlighted at Arcadia Chamber of Commerce's annual Planning Conference Jan. 22 at Embassy Suites Hotel Arcadia. Among developments in the works: a new $30 million state-of-theart Mercedes-Benz showroom, additions to Santa Anita Park horse race track and Westfield Santa Anita mall, and proposed major residential and commercial developments in Downtown Arcadia near the new Gold
Line station and in south Arcadia. The event will feature presentations by executive representatives from some of the projects and by Arcadia City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto in his annual State of the City address. The conference, an extension of the Chamber's monthly meeting of the Board of Directors that is open to any of the 500 Arcadia Chamber members as well as other local Chambers, runs from 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased online or by calling the Chamber office at (626) 447-2159.
A brief history and impact of the 94-year-old Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, featuring little-seen historical photos, will also be presented by Chamber CEO Scott Hettrick as the Chamber prepares for a 50th anniversary celebration this fall of its iconic office building. The five former Arcadia Mayors, Peter Amundson, George Fasching, Bob Harbicht, Jim Helms, and Floretta Lauber, will share their most interesting challenges while in office and offer thoughts on future commercial plans and challenges for the city.
A “Day On” Celebrating Community at Washington Middle School Jan. 17 The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Coalition, with the cooperation of the Pasadena Unified School District and Dr. Merian Stewart, Principal of Washington Middle School, is proudly sponsoring “A Day On – Not Off” at Washington Middle School on Saturday, Jan. 17. Everyone is welcome to join in from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to help plant flowers to beautify this lo-
cal middle school. After wards, the MLK Coalition invites volunteers to “have fun!” and enjoy entertainment performed by the kids from Washington Middle School, as well as renowned guest speakers: Keynote Speaker Gerald K. Freeny, Tournament of Roses Secretary and future 2019 Tournament of Roses President; Terrence James Roberts, one of the Little Rock Nine (the first black students to attend
Little Rock Central High School in 1957); and Jack Scott, Chancellor Emeritus at California Community Colleges. There will also be food—so please, join in! Washington Middle School, 1505 Marengo Ave., Pasadena. MLK Coalition President is Dr. Jacqueline Jacobs. Project Coordinators are Al Bailey (626-355-1583) and Joan Reid (626-797-7367); please call for more information.
CoKreeate, a 3D printing and scanning company based in Alhambra, was established in 2013 by the three co-founders William Co, his wife Jewelyn, and his younger brother Andy. William operates as the CEO, his brother Andy is the President, and Jewelyn the Vice President. The other CoKreeate team members are Ankit, a 3D modeler and artist, Jennifer Liu, the senior graphic designer, Ryan Aquino, director of public relations, and Novella Genelza, graphic designer. The founders of CoKreeate weren’t always experts on everything 3D printing. Before founding CoKreeate, Will worked as a technician and engineer for a company that manufactures surveillance cameras, Andy was a marketing manager for a surveillance
BY COURTNEY ALEXANDER camera company as well as a software development company, and Jewelyn worked in the social service field as a case manager. In order to start their business, William, Jewelyn, and Andy taught themselves everything they needed to start their own 3D printing business. During an overseas trip, Will stumbled upon a company that made 3D printed miniature replicas of people. He saw a place for the business model in the US market, but had no experience in 3D printing. William was determined not to let that stop him; and so began the co-founders’ self education. Today, CoKreeate strives to be a one-stopshop for any 3D printing or 3D scanning needs. They provide industrial grade 3D-scanning services for
technical and creative projects, 3D design services, 3D printing services and specialize in creating life-like, full-color custom ceramic figurines, 2D to 3D picture conversions, prototyping and reproduction, custom trophies, and wedding cake toppers. Additionally, they sell 3D printers, plastic filaments, and teach 3D printing classes. CoKreeate believes in educating the public about the possibilities of 3D printing, and awakening their imaginations. Through 3D printing, they believe, people can see their ideas come to life. CoKreeate is located at 410 West Main St., Unit 221, Alhambra CA 91801. Visit them online at: www. cokreeate.com. Twitter: @ cokreeate, Instagram: @ cokreeate, Facebook.com/ Cokreeate.
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"Play Music...Save a Life." BY NICK KIPLEY
“Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in 15-24 year olds and 17% of high school students have seriously considered suicide,” said Ms. Kita S. Curry, CEO of Didi Hirsch, a Southern California mental health organization credited for establishing the first 24-hour suicide crisis hotline in the nation (877-7-CRISIS). To benefit their efforts, fourteen-yearold Flintridge Prep student Delila Brown organized a concert with X-Factor’s Mr. Jacob Whitesides while simultaneously fulfilling a requirement for her science class. Eagerly waiting, Mr. Whitesides’ fans stood outside the gate over a hundred strong. Some held handmade signs, some wore matching t-shirts, all talked with that seemingly endless energy typical of teenage girls aged approximately twelve to fifteen. They had begun queuing up at dawn in anticipation of an event that many had paid over a hundred dol-
lars to attend. Mr. Whitesides, 17, whose debut iTunes single, “You’re Perfect,” paired with an enormous hype on social media platforms such as Vine and Twitter, drew fans to this small private school in La Cañada Flintridge from as far away as Santa Barbara and Las Vegas. When the gates opened at around four in the afternoon, groups were allowed into the school in waves of approximately twelve, and were guided to tables by members of staff wearing shirts with “Play Music...Save A Life;” the function’s tagline. Before the concert, some girls were able to briefly meet Mr. Whitesides himself. “Kids came from all around,” said Delila. “We used Twitter to get the word out. Lots of his fans have gone through depression and his song, ‘You’re Perfect,’ is a song that they can connect with. We sold something like 130 VIP
Delila Brown presenting a check of $16,284 to the Didi Hirsch Mental Health Organization which will go towards suicide prevention programs - Photo by Joey Reger
passes at $100 each and something like 30 general admission tickets at $60 each. The G.A. tickets were for parents who wanted to come but didn’t need to meet Jacob.” When asked how she was able to pull off such an enormous feat, Delila explained, “My dad put me in touch with Brad [Smith, a booking agent] and he got a hold of Jacob. I knew it was a stretch but he [Jacob] agreed to do it once he knew it was for a good cause.” Delila chose Mr. Whitesides based on
his social media presence and came up with the tagline, “Play Music… Save A Life,” as a way to get the message out. Ms. Curry explained that the money Delila raised was, “remarkable,” and that it would be used to prevent deaths and suicide attempts through education. “When you walk into a class of thirty, five of the kids sitting in there have seriously thought about [suicide]. Delila wanted to do something to help with teens because through Twitter she saw
some girls were dealing with depression.” Didi Hirsch hopes to use the money raised by Delila’s project, “Not just to help people in pain,” Ms. Curry noted, “but people who are worried about someone else. We can give them advice on how to help out a friend,” in addition, she claimed, “due to social media, this younger generation are more open and readily able to talk about their emotions. And that has helped reduce the stigma around talking about suicide. What Delila has done is amazing. Astounding. I’m very grateful and I’m in awe of her dream!” When Delila initially told teacher Hilary Thomas that she wanted to hold a concert for her community impact project, Ms. Thomas suggested Didi Hirsch as a potential beneficiary and put them in contact. Then, as the ball got rolling, Delila and promoter Brad Smith were able to
enlist the help of a professional photographer, Flintridge’s sound technician, security guards, and auditorium itself—all of whom worked or were donated at no cost. Parents and students inspired by Delila’s vision donated their time and effort. Mr. Whitesides himself, “Took time out from writing his debut album just for the show. Flew out from Nashville. Once he knew it was for suicide prevention,” claims promoter Mr. Smith. The money raised ultimately totaled over $16,000 and was awarded to Ms. Curry by Mr. Whitesides himself through the use of one of those enormous checks. A round of applause and a lot of swooning followed suit. After the show, a young concertgoer was overheard explaining to a friend, “I’m definitely going to his next show but I don’t think it will be that intimate. It’s just gonna be a bunch of screaming girls.”
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Councilmembers Tornek vs. Madison
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Fund] didn’t need purchase orders. That innocuous bureaucratic seam allowed [Wooten] into the system. If everyone was doing his or her job this wouldn’t have happened. People were signing off on reimbursements for projects that hadn’t even been started yet. It was someone’s job to say, ‘Hey, wait a minute, this can’t be right.’ But I don’t believe that everyone in the building is working this way.” When asked if City Manager Beck might be forced to resign due to the tension felt in the council chamber last week Tornek said, “Oh yeah, of course. My volume of emails is accelerating, not diminishing.” Councilmember Tornek claims that “Because wrongdoing went on for such a long period and because we on the council knew about it, there’s gonna be a response,” but, “the challenge right now is not to scapegoat, not to demonize, not to lay on so many procedures that we become paralyzed. We need to get our arms around this—we need to do it quickly—but it’s not going to be in a week.” An interview with Councilmember Steve Madison on the role of the new ad hoc committee offered a different take on Tornek’s position. “Take everything Terry says with a grain of salt. Remember, he was on the oversight committee for municipal services … and that auditor issue.” Councilmember Mad-
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ison’s prepared statement of last Monday’s talking points better explains what he means when referring to Tornek and the oversight committee. “I looked at some of the Municipal Services Committee agendas,” said Madison, “and there was a big report about the undergrounding program back in 2013, a year before. And one of the first things I read in that report that was presented at that Committee was that there was a surtax reserve balance of $2,372,000, and anticipated revenue of $5.4 million annually. Why weren't the questions asked at that point, back in June of 2013, when we might have stopped a third of the money that was stolen? Because right there, that would jump off the page, and anyone would say, 'Wait a minute, there's only $2.4 million in the fund and we're taxing $5.4 million annually? Where's the money going?' [and] Do you know that twothirds – well, one-third – of the money that was stolen was stolen in the last two years? And fully half of it
was stolen in the last three years? So I don't think any of us should be patting ourselves on the back about asking some questions in the eleventh year of a theft scheme.” And “that auditor issue,” Councilmember Madison referred to comes from another section of his prepared notes from last Monday’s meeting: “We eliminated two internal auditor positions, and presumably that was a staff recommendation that came through the Finance Committee, and that was endorsed and supported and of course those auditors had not caught this for a number of years prior to 2011, but again one can't help but wonder if we had those auditor positions, would they possibly have discovered this?” When asked if a single auditor could go through all 131 of Pasadena’s various funds Madison responded, “Of course. An audit is a spot check. Someone could spend half a day on every one and learn plenty.” What seemed consistent with both Madison and Tornek is that they both believed that Danny Wooten acted—for the most part—alone and they both expressed that they, “would be surprised,” if the four city employees under investigation were found out to have been acting in a criminal capacity. At the beginning of this week’s council meeting, Mayor Bogaard made an announcement that Pasadena would be going
after its stolen money and that three of the four city employees under investigation are now undergoing a criminal investigation headed by the District Attorney. Working closely with the D.A., the mayor said, “We intend to pursue our responsibilities to the City and to the community aggressively, thoughtfully and thoroughly [and to] pursue appropriate remedies against the three defendants against whom proceedings have been initiated to the full extent of the law.” The Mayor’s plan to do this involves forming an ad hoc committee designed to consolidate, “input and assistance from outside consultants and city staff in looking in to activities related to the embezzled funds as well as the extent to which the investigation leads to discovery of any problems with systems or payments beyond that particular fund.” The Mayor also said that function of this committee would be required to work closely with the city attorney and any attorneys hired through that office in an effort to, “recover any of the funds that have been embezzled or otherwise improperly taken from the city.” Mayor Bogaard then listed the members of the ad hoc oversight committee: Councilmember Steve Madison (chair), Councilmember Victor Gordo, Councilmember Margaret McAustin, and Councilmember John Kennedy.
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Taiwan’s top brands will be exhibited for the second time in California, displaying innovative and high-quality products aimed at upgrading American consumers’ daily lives. The exhibition is entitled Taiwan Excellence Pavilion and will be held at the Asian American Expo 2015 on January 17th – 18th 2015 at the Pomona Fairplex in California. Organized by the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) of Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and implemented by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion is the largest presentation of its kind to promote and increase consumers’ knowledge of Taiwanese products in the US. The Pavilion will showcase the latest “Taiwan Excellence” products featuring over 115 consumer products spanning from Information & Communication Technology (ICT), sports, leisure, the home, medical, to cultural products. Taiwan’s technical prowess will be on display with well-known names, including ACER and ASUS, both of which will be unveiling their newest laptops and tablets. ADATA will show its External Hard Drive HE720, an innovative external hard drive that is a USB 3.0 compatible device and the world’s thinnest of its kind. Also in present will be MSI, one of the world’s largest ICT manufacturers of consumer and commercial products such as notebooks, All-in-One PCs, servers, workstations, and industrial PCs. Sapido, a leading
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brand in the IoT industry, will display its Cloud Environment Sensor as well as its Cloud ZigBee Door & Window Magnetic Sensor, highlighting the company’s ability to connect the home or office. Sapido connects surveillance, detection and control functionalities into a network to satisfy customers’ needs in Cloud Security Surveillance, Cloud Automation, Digital Convergence and Home Care. The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion is a mustsee exhibition for users looking to experience Taiwanese brands and products that blend innovation and elegant functionality firsthand. The highlevel commitment and uniqueness of the event also acknowledges the firmly established American consumer preference for high-quality products from Taiwan. Visitors of the showcase will soon experience how “Taiwan makes your life excellent.” All consumers in the California area are welcome to visit the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion and experience Taiwan’s excellent products that blend the values of innovation, highquality and functionality. Detailed info for Taiwan Excellence Pavilion: Location: Pomona Fairplex Hall # 7 Address: 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA 91768 Time: January 17 – 18 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Saturday) 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Sunday) For information, visit www.asianamericanexpo.com/lan_english.
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Amigos De Los Rios Are Beautifying Our Rivers to Have a World Class Park Network BY NICK KIPLEY
At Durfee-Thompson Elementary School this past Saturday, an AP science class from Arcadia High School, the Key Club from Arroyo High School, and “Interact,” the Key Club from Gabrielino High School, were all hard at work with rakes, spades and gardening scissors. After removing leaves and sticks from the path, they spread them back out again upon a corner of the school’s playing field that has been turned into a reserve for native plants, essentially performing the opposite job of a leaf blower. In conjunction with the mission of Amigos De Los Rios, these kids are earning the service hours required to graduate while beautifying the parks lining the river systems that crisscross the San Gabriel Valley. Known as “The Emerald Necklace,” this system of waterways comprises more than 1,500 acres of open space, river walks and trails, and parks like the one connected to Durfee-Thompson. The San Gabriel River, the Rio Honda and the lower por-
tion of the L.A. River, (as well as a network of subterranean water sources) are all part of this system connecting the San Gabriel Mountains with the Pacific Ocean. Volunteer Coordinator John Latsko is enthusiastic about the non-profit’s ambitious dream. Echoing their website, he believes in the Amigos’ vision of The Emerald Necklace becoming, “a world-class park network on the scale of Central Park in New York;” however, this will only happen once So Cal residents decide to “change their mindset” about watercostly lawns. The Amigos’ dream is an ambitious one. The main selling point for early Southern California real estate companies was the promise of sunshine and oranges every day. Over time, the ubiquitous green lawn became a part of that dream, which makes the Amigos’ mission an educational one. They claim that the first step towards a greener, more droughttolerant California begins with challenging what many view as a standard
of home ownership: the weekly act of watering and then mowing a patch of non-native grass, over and over again, for as long as you own the patch of grass. Watching the students turn pruned branches into mulch, John became optimistic. “There are kids in AP science classes now who are thinking about what we’re trying to do here and are writing papers and projects on the benefit of replacing turf with native plants.” Standing next to a bush covered in bright yellow flowers he began to eagerly display the “educational bend” that makes A.D.R. a hit amongst local schools, cities and independent contributors. “This is a bladderpod,” he said, “it’s one of the few things that blooms in January and provides food for California’s more than 600 species of bees.” Pointing to a nearby elderberry tree he continued, “You see, native plants like this actually add to the water table. We need more of them. For decades we’ve been planting things that take away from
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the habitat potential while simultaneously channeling the water out to sea so it wouldn’t erode anything. We need to start capturing more of it and planting native. We noticed this type of tree growing in the nearby riverbed so we planted one in this park and look at how well it’s doing.” Durfee-Thompson borders the San Gabriel River which, like many rivers in Southern California lately, seems more like of riverbed than an actual body of water. Piled up in the bottom of the river channel are what look like a series of ineffective dams— which is a misconception. “Those are swales,” John corrects, “the soil here is very dry, poor in nutrition and drains very quickly. Swales trap the water flowing out to sea and allow it to sink down into the water
table, mimicking the way water is collected in the bottom of a canyon.” In order to further expedite the process of adding water to our underground reservoirs, John explained that Amigos De Los Rios wants to challenge residents to plant erosion-resistant California native plants instead of turf. He claims the benefit is not just environmental, but monetary. “L.A. County will pay you $3.75 per square foot if you tear out your lawn,” he said. “Take some pictures of it; send it in; and you get 90 days to tear it all out. San Gabriel Valley cities may also have their own reimbursement plan.” John claims that by performing this task you save “70% of the water you use a year.” Water, he claims, you should use elsewhere in
your garden; “So either plant native or plant food,” he said. “Citrus trees are especially drought resistant. It’s a win/win. You’re adding to the environment and gaining a ton of food.” John also listed: Coast Live Oak, Coyote Bush, Rodgers Red (California’s native grape), local buckwheats, brittlebush and a special mix of San Gabriel Valley flowers which include: California Poppy, Clarkia, phacelia, gilia, tidy tips, baby blue eyes and lupines. “But if you plant native, plant small,” he advises, “Our native plants are all quick-growing but need to establish an intricate root system before they can. So when you plant a native plant it might not look like it’s doing anything for about a year, and then bang! pop! It’s there forever.”
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Clown Bar at redwhite+bluezz “I Swear on My Nose”
Colors in the Valley: Artistic Expressions of the San Gabriel Valley
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Your experience at Clown Bar starts while waiting in line for the redwhite+bluezz restaurant at the Pasadena Playhouse. The clowns are already in character – some of them mean and grumpy, others happy and funny – and will
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interact with you throughout your first few minutes in the bar area where you can grab drinks. Then, you will be seated and enjoy a delicious three course prix fixe dinner during the show. Written by Adam
Szymkowicz and directed by Jaime Robledo, Clown Bar evolves around former-clown-now-cop Happy (Shawn Parsons) investigating the killing of his brother Timmy, an unsuccessful clown (Joe Fria). To reunite with his former girlfriend Blinky (Emily Goss), Happy must face boss-clown Bobo (Bruno Oliver), and things get heated. The rest of the cast is enhancing the show by (dirty) jokes and sexy, funny, silly and sometimes random (singing) performances. Great for a date night, Clown Bar runs Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. through Jan. 29. Tickets are $60 and include the prix fixe dinner with three entrée options. Call 800-838-3006 or reserve them online at BrownPaperTickets.com.
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These artists did not miss any of the major markers that make up what most people consider characteristics or institutions of the San Gabriel Valley. On display in various artistic mediums were sites such as Eaton Canyon, the wisteria of Sierra Madre, Colorado Boulevard, the Metro Line, the Pasadena Power plant, Montrose, the Rose Parade, Descanso Gardens, Pasadena City Hall, the San Gabriel Mission, the Norton Simon Museum, the Arboretum, the Rose Bowl, the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, and even In-N-Out. Much of the exhibit was composed of scenic aspects in the Valley rather than an emphasis on the people who inhabit it. There were some portrayals of people, but the clear focus of aimed to bring the “sites” that travelers or residents of the San Gabriel Valley see while driving by or while they are out taking a stroll. Certainly, you might have a memory at any one of the previously mentioned sites (likely, you have memories at several). Undoubtedly, that is exactly what this exhibit was meant to portray. Viewers of the art are meant to take a walk down memory lane as they see some of the sites that not simply make the Valley so beautiful and interesting but also make it their home.
For instance, Vincent Takas’ watercolor “Morning at Santa Anita” stirs the emotions of anyone who has visited the Great Race Place. He accurately uses a blend of mint green to illustrate the buildings’ façade all the while capturing the scene within two giant palm trees in the foreground. Or, Fernando Perez, Jr., whose oil painting “Colorado Boulevard” mixes a variety of colors while portraying the grey buildings that line the crowded, infamous street (even including the wellknown Metro bus waiting to drive away). For many of us in the San Gabriel Valley, these scenes are all too familiar. Most personally striking was an oil painting created by Ezra Suko titled “Sunset on Del Mar.” Suko paints soft sunset colors marked by the melting yellow of the sky while in the foreground the lavender purple flowers of a large tree capture the viewer’s eye. Because I once lived on the corner of Del Mar and Los Robles, I remember looking out each morning at the church that Suko includes in the background of his work. Paintings like Suko’s and the other forms of artistic expressions represented at the Contemporary Masters remind us all why we love the San Gabriel Valley and why we are so proud to call it our home.
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Assured to Smile: Lend Me a Tenor Hits the Funny Bone
“Edwin Mills by Equator” Gastropub Opens in Pasadena
BY EA NICOLE MADRIGAL It was difficult to find anyone leaving the Glendale Centre Theatre on Friday evening who did not sport a giddy smile, or walk away in laughing conversation with his or her theater-going companion after seeing Lend Me A Tenor. Thus, the play can be viewed as an outright success. If you have never been to Glendale Centre Theater, or GCT, as the folks who manage the theater like to call it, the space provides a welcoming and open theater-in-the-round setting where audience members are provided a 360 degree view of the stage and its actors. This unique experience allows both the actors as well as the audience to engage in the play’s setting and the antics of each scene. And, in Lend Me A Tenor, there are plenty of antics. The plot features Tito, a well-known operatic star (played by John McCool Bowers), Saunders, an opera house manager (Richard Large), and Max (Michael Perl), a nervous, insecure young man who aims for the affection of Maggie, and Saunders’ daughter (Thandi Tolmay). In a series of unfortunate and hilarious events, Tito is presumed dead on the night of his performance at Saunders’ venue, and with desperate persuasion, Saunders convinces his young protégé Max to pretend to be Tito and perform in his place. The only problem with this master plan: Tito isn’t really dead. Amidst this story line, each scene is backed with witty hilarity between each member of the small cast. In fact, the writing of the play is jammed with so much quick wit that comedic lines often go unnoticed – or perhaps even unappreciated – by the audience. Tito’s wife, Maria (Melissa Virgo), provides some of the most comical moments in the first act. However, like a perfect
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crescendo, the second act saves the best laughs for last. In a scene between the operatic seductress Diana (Teena Pugliese) and “the real” Tito, the audience enjoys nearly five straight minutes of hilarity thanks to the clever and coyly suggestive script. From here forward, the second act collides each individual actor and their part in the play into a comedic climax that results in a predictable happy ending that unites the young lovers Max and Maggie. Despite the predictability of the story, the actors at the GCT successfully unravel each scene in such a way that the audience feels surprised at each turn of wacky events. Michael Perl deserves special commendation because he masterfully portrays dual personas in much of the story. As both “the fake” Tito as well as Max, the actor takes on a poignant Italian accent as well as acts out the anxi-
eties of a young man in love while also unsure of himself. Unfortunately, despite the background of the story revolving around an opera singer, I was left wanting more out of the brief singing duet between Max and Tito in the middle of act one. Nonetheless, you cannot ask for much more when you go to the theater. Lend Me A Tenor will allow you to leave the theater feeling good, an excellent reprieve from some of the dreary stories in existence today. It is absolutely worth making a night out in Glendale. *This play is directed by James Castle Stevens. It runs from Dec. 31-Feb. 7., Thursday-Saturday evenings at 8 P.M. with Saturday matinees at 3 P.M. An additional matinee will be presented on Sundays at 3 P.M. on Jan. 18. Ticket prices are $28 for adults, $23 for seniors (62 or older), and $18 for children (16 or under).
Edwin Mills by Equator, the sophisticated new gastropub-esque restaurant and bar from esteemed Pasadena-based businessman and Restaurateur Teddy B., is set to open its deep-rooted doors January 22 at 4 p.m. Falling on the revamped venue’s Thirsty Thursdays, the occasion will be marked with a selection of Martinis, appetizers, mixed drinks and beer for only $3 each. Located in the heart of Old Pasadena, at the intersection of Mills Place and Edwin Alley, the opening of the rebranded and aptly-renamed modern tavern (formerly Equator Café) also marks the long-revered venue’s 22nd anniversary at 22 Mills Place. Stepping up the flavor and fun-factor of Old Pasadena, Edwin Mills is an enticing blend of old and new which provides a haven for locals and visitors who desire a comforting space, complete with exposed brick and wood beam ceilings, which are filled with history, art, quality cocktails, craft beers and a new urban American menu with a gastropub tavern style. Featuring fresh and affordable fare, the mouth-watering new menu ranges from Bites and Starters including specialty Mac ‘N Cheese with broccoli, Spicy Calamari or Crispy Tuna Tacos to Fist Food’s such
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as the Old Time Burger, spiced Pulled Pork Sandwich or The Alley Dog among others. The Main Event offerings include Chicken Piccata, Shepherd’s Pie, Pork Chops, Potato Wrapped Snapper and more. While in a sentimental and sumptuous nod to Equator Café's Past, the menu also boasts such popular options such as Oodles of Noodles, a return of its specialty California Pad Thai. Such tantalizing dishes deserve equally delicious drinks to accompany them. In addition to Thirsty Thursdays, Edwin Mills’ generous Happy Hour program (excluding holidays and private parties) also includes Monday Madness, Tasty Tuesdays and Wine Down Wednesdays – all from 4 p.m. to close along with Foreplay Fridays, from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays kick off the restaurant and bar’s Bottomless Weekends that include $10 all-you-can-drink mimosas with brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “With the New Year
comes new beginnings and we are thrilled to kick-off 2015 with the opening of Edwin Mills by Equator and to share this exciting fresh experience with our long-time customers and friends while welcoming new ones,” said Teddy B. “Equator is proud to have been a vital member of this thriving community for more than two decades and we remain committed to continuing to serve and grow with it for decades to come.” Built in 1894, the site of Edwin Mills by Equator began as the China Palace. Its storied past includes housing a thriving marketplace, a stable, a mechanic shop, a storage space, and, ultimately, in 1993, Equator Café. Under the creative guidance of Teddy B. and his commitment to the community, Equator has steadily matured from a popular coffee shop to Old Pasadena’s first hookah bar, an internet café and finally, to this hidden-gemof-a-landmark, restaurant and bar. Edwin Mills by Equator is open Monday through Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday beginning at 10:00 a.m. The phone number is (626) 564-8656. More information can be found at www.edwinmills.com. Please like and follow Edwin Mills on Facebook as well as on Twitter and Instagram at @edwinmills with #edwinmills.
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STEM Program Empowers Ramona Students Curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking are inspired every day through the hands-on, project-based learning with real-life applications at the core of Ramona’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program. Students in Engineering use jigsaws, sanders, drill presses, and other power tools as well as design software Google Sketchup to develop their engineering skills. Recently, they designed and built Lexan glass box covers to protect the chemical weighing stations used by Chemistry students. Next, they are creating solar energy stations to charge the lap tops, tablets, and cell phones used by students every day. Ramona’s robotics team members are
accustomed to being one of the only all-girls schools at robotics competitions. The school’s team, Ramona Rampage, competes with schools across the state to design and build a robot that can accomplish a specific task. The team also counts California Institute of Technology, Galvanix, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, the Office of Senator Gil Cedillo, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Margaret Hall Foundation, and the Macy’s Foundation as sponsors. Students in our Computer Programming and Physical Computing class enjoy learning how to design and print objects on the 3D printer housed in Ramona’s own Innovation Lab and a MakerSpace. Here, students program and
animate objects such as mini-robots or even clothing with arduinos, tiny microprocessors they wire and physically connect for input and output. The program focuses on the skills and habits essential for our students in their colleges and careers—critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and citizenship. Ramona Convent is located at 1701 West Ramona Rd., Alhambra, CA 91803. Information about our college-preparatory program can be obtained by contacting Veronica Puente-Smith ’79, Director of Enrollment & Public Relations, at (626) 282-4151 ext. 145 or vsmith@ramonaconvent. org. We warmly invite you to visit and meet Ramona for yourself!
Pasadena Unified 2015-2016 School Year Open Enrollment Now Underway Applications for Magnet Programs, Dual Language Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Themed High School Academies and Other Signature Programs Accepted Only atwww.openenrollment.info. As Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) students begin the second semester of the 2014-15 school year, it is time for families to think about next school year as well. PUSD’s Open Enrollment application period for the 2015-16 academic year begins January 8 and continues through January 29, 2015 exclusively online at openenrollment.info. Open Enrollment is the district’s school of choice program that offers students the opportunity to attend schools with themed or specialized programs or a campus other than their school of residence. All students living within PUSD boundaries entering kindergarten-11th grade in the 2015-16 school year are eligible to participate in
Open Enrollment. Families who live outside of district boundaries will be able to submit an application of interest in the second phase of Open Enrollment March 23-27. There will be new school attendance boundaries in place for the 20152016 school year. Families can visit gopusd.com/locator to see their new PUSD schools of residence. Any child presently attending a school outside of their attendance boundary will not have to change schools next year. As a result of the new attendance boundaries, Don Benito Fundamental School and Norma Coombs Alternative School are now considered schools of residence, although there will be ample spots at both schools available via Open Enrollment for students from across the district. Field Elementary School (Mandarin Dual Language Immersion) and San Rafael Elemen-
tary School (Spanish Dual Language Immersion) join Marshall Fundamental School as schools without a neighborhood attendance boundary and available exclusively through Open Enrollment. Signature programs for the 2015-16 school year that are available through Open Enrollment include: DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAMS •Two K-5 Spanish Dual Language Immersion programs at San Rafael Elementary School and Jackson STEM Dual Language Magnet Academy. •A K-5 Dual Language Immersion Program in Mandarin Chinese at Field Elementary School. MAGNET PROGRAMS •A Spanish Dual Language Immersion and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Please see page 20
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RAMONA CONVENT
Celebrating 125 years of Academic Excellence, Spiritual Depth, and Dynamic Leadership
IT’S APPLICATION TIME!
Ramona Convent is a college-preparatory high school which has a 100% college acceptance rate and is committed to helping young women reach their full potential with a rich curriculum, expansive selection of AP/Honors courses, comprehensive co-curricular programs, and a welcoming community. We warmly invite you to visit and meet Ramona for yourself!
Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 21, 2015
HSPT Entrance Exam: Saturday, January 24, 2015
Interviews for Applicants: Thursday, February 5 & 12, 2015 Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Applicants’ Tea:
Sunday, February 22, 2015 By invitation only
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Audiojack: A Breakthrough in Education Takes Our Imagination to Another Level BY JENNIFER SCHLUETER
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Audiojack event at Sonos Studios
When my friend invited me to an event at the Sonos Studio in LA to experience a sound movie, I didn’t know what to expect. After some welcoming drinks and snacks, we, approximately 40 guests, chose our seats in a semi-circle around Audiojack creator and founder David Tobin. Each chair was equipped with a blindfold, a pen, and a notepad. David then gave us a short introduction of what was about to happen, asked us to turn our phones off, relax, put the blindfolds on, and focus on our imagination so we could create a story along with the sound movie. As soon as the room got quiet, I listened to my first Audiojack - an “audio-based movie with no words, no music, no video, only sounds,” as the website describes it. I heard rain, doors squeaking, footsteps, horses trotting over cobble stones, someone running through grass, etc. - at least, these were images my mind produced according to these sounds. After a second play of the Audiojack, we were asked to write down the story our imagination had sparked, and after the third, we had time to refine our stories. I had thought about a girl in 19th century France watching a guy running away from someone. Secretly, she followed him into a cave, where an unknown creature tried to harm the intruders; however, they got away.
“Is anyone willing to share their story?” David wanted to know. Several people raised their hands. All of the sharers stories differed, but some similar aspects could be found. The variety of people’s accounts is the exact point of an Audiojack, according to David. Designing the sound movies, he has his own stories in mind, but always keeps them completely secret, even from his parents. Thus, there is no right or wrong answer, people are eager to share, and surprised how their creativity just flows. This method has proven especially valuable for students and the blind community. They are not afraid anymore to share their thoughts, and happily engage in class. Before Audiojack had become popular, its creator wanted to make sure it would have a lasting impact, and not just be something fun. Inspired by his mother, a teacher, education has always been of utmost importance for David. Audiojack lesson plans for different markets and countries were developed, and thoroughly tested for years. When this confirmed a huge success, David brought his company to the large scale where it is today: The website www.audiojack.com has been translated into 30 languages, and is also usable for the blind. Audiojack lessons adhere to Common Core Standards and are used in k-12 education. Because the sound movies
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have no language barrier, the whole world can access, use, and profit from them. Individuals, schools, and other organizations can subscribe to the program on the website. For the near future, David plans on launching a program with which people are able to create their own Audiojacks. It still stuns David that he created something that improves people’s quality of life, stimulates their creativity and develops their critical thinking skills. He goes to schools and education conferences to introduce Audiojack and the positive feedback he is getting is incredible: “A blind girl told me that through Audiojack she felt as if she was able to see for the first time,” he recalled. On another occasion, at the renowned Perkins School of the Blind in Massachusetts, an official told David that he had cracked the code for the blind, that they had been waiting for something like Audiojack. David described this moment as “sobering,” because it charged him with even more responsibility. These events make him work harder and are his drive to continue his mission to give back to people. Audiojack is more than just a job to David; it’s his passion. For more information, i.e. on how you, your school, or your organization can subscribe and profit from Audiojacks, contact Audiojack on www.audiojack.com.
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Visual Art Teacher at Mayfield Senior School, Featured at Sturt Haaga Gallery Work by Paul Tzanetopoulos, Visual Art teacher at Mayfield Senior School, is currently being featured in the Sturt Haaga Gallery at Descanso Gardens in La CanadaFlintridge. His stunning contribution is part of the group show, 'ELEMENTAL | Seeing the Light. The ‘ELEMENTAL series explores the luminous possibilities of light, and Mr. Tzanetopoulos has brilliantly used his vision, passion and talent to capture color, convey emotion and influence perception through the manipulation of light in his latest work. Mr. Tzanetopoulous is no stranger to using light to express his vision to the world. In 2000, he was commissioned by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to work with the City of Los Angeles’ Cultural Affairs Department and Ted Tenaka Architects to create a large-scale public art work utilizing light and movement known as
The Kinetic Light Installation. This work is the public art component of the LAX Gateway Beautification Project and is the largest permanent public art lighting installation in the world. The stunning display is visible at night and is housed within a complex of 26 giant, translucent glass pylons. As a conceptual artist, this project was in line with Paul’s talents and ability to visualize an amalgam of various tendencies, textures and
movement. The light show is actually made up of two parts. The first half of the light show represents colors of flags of different countries to show world unity. The second half mimics colors found in nature, as a reminder that the project is ecofriendly and has saved the city more than $250K each year. Mr. Tzanetopuolous’ latest creation, entitled ARGO, will be on display through April 5th at Descanso Gardens.
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a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young women grades 9 –12
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• Faculty/student ratio of 1:8
Admissions applications for the 2015-2016 school year will be accepted until January 23, 2015.
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Mayfield Q&A Lisa Dulyea, Director of Communications at Mayfield took the time to answer Beacon Media’s questions about Catholic Schools Week: What is Mayfield doing to bring the motto of Catholic Schools Week - “Faith, Knowledge and Service” alive?
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As a School of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, Mayfield Senior School's motto is "Actions Not Words.” The school is committed to fostering a faith commitment that engenders a joyous personal relationship with God in addressing the challenges of the world. Our students live, learn, and worship as a dynamic Christian community. Mayfield offers an intellectually challenging and creative program of study that develops a love of learning and academic excellence. In addi-
Mayfield Junior School 405 South Euclid Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101 626.796.2774
Educating hearts and minds since 1931
1. The profile of a Mayfield graduate is a woman of: •FAITH - who is grounded in God's love. •REVERENCE - who celebrates the uniqueness and dignity of each person and of creation •JUSTICE - who participates compassionately and responsibly in her local and global communities •INTELLECT - shares her gifts to create solutions •INTEGRITY - who leads with confidence •BALANCE - who cultivates spiritual, intellectual, emotional, artistic and physical well-being Throughout the year, Mayfield students are of service to the following organizations: ACTS Thrift Store,
The Aquarium of the Pacific, Arlington Gardens, Boys & Girls Club, The Californian, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Good Shepherd Shelter, Harambee Preparatory School, Habitat for Humanity, Ronald McDonald House, The Villagers and many more. In addition to these efforts, students form and participate in clubs that help causes ranging from animal welfare to fighting cancer, hunger and homelessness. What is the meaning of the Catholic School's week to the school? For Mayfield Senior School, we find meaning and joy in knowing that schools all over the country come together during this time to support the common mission, vision and goals of faith, compassion, education and service to the community.
Holy Angels Q&A Ted Carroll, Principal of Holy Angels School, took the time to answer Beacon Media’s questions about Catholic Schools Week: What is Holy Angels School doing to bring the motto of Catholic Schools Week - “Faith, Knowledge and Service” - alive?
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tion, Mayfield students are taught to work for Christian principles of justice, peace, service and compassion in every facet of life.
The motto of Faith, Knowledge and Service is really the philosophy behind all Catholic schools, and should be alive in every Catholic school every day. In Arcadia, we are surrounded by some of the best public schools in the nation, as well as equally great private schools. It is essential that we are the great Catholic school in this community. Our faith is the reason the school exists. Providing strong academics is our purpose, as well as essential if we are going to stay competitive with our surrounding schools, and service is ultimately incorporated into every day of our school. We have service projects taking place virtually every month. It's not enough to have great students; we need to all develop great people.
What are various scheduled events for Catholic Schools Week? We have a theme for each day. Monday is our Knowledge Day. We will be doing a school wide Scavenger Hunt and Photo contest, incorporating IPads into the activity while the students search for answers for knowledge based -questions. Tuesday is our Service Day and we will be holding a "Souper Bowl" Party where we will be bringing in cans of soup for a homeless shelter. Wednesday is a day planned by the student council, and includes break the rule day, a cakewalk, music at recess and lunch, trivia contests and much more. Thursday is our Faith Day will include a chalk art contest, with drawings based upon where the students see God. We always end Catholic Schools Week with our Jog-a-thon, which is a really fun event that involves the whole school. How does this special week impact the surrounding commu-
nities? It changes every year. We always incorporate service projects into the week and they may include the local community or the larger community. We have cleaned the Arboretum, cleaned the Arcadia Community Center, collected items for Foothill Unity Center or for our own outreach pantry. We have also worked with St. Vincent De Paul to collect items for the homeless, winter coats for the LA Mission, and various women's shelters as well. For what other reasons is your school participating in Catholic Schools Week? It allows us to really make tangible many of the elements included in our philosophy. It allows our students to live our philosophy. What are you hoping to gain from this special week? We always end the week feeling that we are fulfilling a need in the community, and for our students and families. It’s good to take a moment and celebrate what makes us special (NOT BETTER!) in the community.
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La Salle High School: Back to School La Salle High School is dedicated to excellent student success in academics, arts and athletics, as they begins their 59th year of educational excellence in the San Gabriel Valley. Since August, students have been immersed in electronic media, as the student body used the iPad to access class information and record data. This is the culmination of three years of infrastructure updating, teacher education and program and curriculum investigations. Their campus provides a safe and comfortable backdrop in a rigorous college preparatory environment. La Salle of-
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Celebrating Six Decades of Outstanding Catholic Education La Salle is a Private, Catholic, Coeducational, College Preparatory High School in the Lasallian Tradition Our Mission is to Nurture, Inspire, Challenge and Motivate our Students to be Exceptional in all they do.
fers 17 AP courses and 15 honors courses. In addition, the La Salle Lancers field 21 teams on the varsity level. Student Life, visual and performing arts, honor and service societies, over 25 student clubs and organizations, Robotics and student television broadcasts and publications, provide a healthy and warm community atmosphere for all its students. To maintain their Catholic identity, nearly two-thirds of the student body is of the Catholic faith. Also, 30% of our students receive full or partial tuition assistance through the San Miguel and Brother Celestine
Scholarship programs. La Salle is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory high school, with the Mission to Nurture, Inspire, Challenge and Motivate their students. La Salle is a Lasallian School - an educational institution that draws its philosophy and inspiration from the Christian Brothers whose reputation for excellence in education extends back to 1680. During the last 5 years 99.5% of their graduates have gone on to college with 89% going to 4-year institutions. For more, call 626.696.4300.
La Salle Q&A La Salle Assistant Director of Institutional Advancement for Communications John Blackstock took the time to answer Beacon Media’s questions about Catholic Schools Week: What are various scheduled events for Catholic Schools Week? The La Salle student body participates in a number of service related events during Catholic Schools Week. The entire student body will participate in service activities
at Ability First, LA Food Bank, Hope Garden, Project Angel Food to name a few. What is the meaning of the Catholic School's week to La Salle? La Salle is a Lasallian School - an educational institution that draws its philosophy and inspiration from the Christian Brothers whose reputation for excellence in education extends back to 1680. The Christian Brothers founder, Saint John Baptist de
La Salle, was dedicated to education and service, especially to the poor. The motto for Catholic Schools Week “Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service" is something we embrace all year long. How does this special week impact our surrounding communities? This dedication to service and concern for the poor is conveyed as Catholic educators and impacts the students we teach and the people they serve.
State Partnership Receives National Award for Diversity
La Salle High School Attn: John Blackstock, Director of Communications 626.696.4316 The CDE’s Califor- judges. Another goal is to
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nia Partnership Academy diversify the legal profes(CPA) and theBeacon State Bar of sion to reflect the populaPublication: Media California’s collaborative tion they serve. There are Catholic Schools Week Law and Legal Services currently 10 such acadAd Size: 1/2 page 5.1” x 13” Academies received the emies statewide. The CDE Color: Full Color CMYK American Bar Associa- and the State Bar will acPublication Date: January 15, 2015 tion’s Alexander Award cept the award on behalf this month for their work to support racial and ethnic diversity in the legal profession. The CDE worked with the State Bar to develop the CPA Law and Legal Services Academy program designed to encourage underrepresented student groups to enter the legal profession, ranging from legal assistants to
of the academies this year at a meeting in Houston, Texas. A CPA is a three-year program structured as a school-within-a-school. CPAs integrate academic and career technical education, business partnerships, mentoring, and internships. The program gives students handson, real-world experi-
ence that prepares them for college and careers. CPAs are designed for disadvantaged students at-risk of dropping out of school. The program has been very successful with CPA students passing at higher rates that nonCPA students in the High School Exit Exam, graduation rates, and meeting college entrance requirements. The creation of the CPA Law and Legal Services Academies furthers Torlakson’s Career Readiness initiative designed to strengthen career technical education in California.
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State Offers First Leadership Conference for Arts, Media and Entertainment Educators are invited to sign up for California’s inaugural Arts, Media, and Entertainment (AME) Leadership Institute on April 7–8, 2015 in San Diego. This is a professional learning opportunity where teachers, administrators, and industry professionals can share strategies on how to better prepare students for careers in AME— the state’s fastest growing industries. Because California is a world leader in the entertainment and creative industries, what students should know to be “ca-
reer ready” in AME is included in the state’s Career Technical Educational Model Curriculum Standards. Currently, more than 145,000 students are enrolled in high school AME classes in California. There is room for 100 participants in the Institute. Attendees can share strategies for implementing the new AME standards in classrooms, review high-quality curriculum, and share data about AME. There will also be a special focus on the newest AME Career
Pathway Game Design and Integration, focused on the game design industry. A career pathway program helps students chart the classes they need in high school and postsecondary education to prepare for work in a particular industry. The AME Institute furthers State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson’s Core Reforms Engaging Arts to Educateinitiative to build awareness that teaching the arts is essential to a well-rounded education and supports the state’s economy.
Three Additional Rural California Counties Added to Early Head Start Grant Three additional rural Northern California Counties will be among eight already named to receive $4.4 million in federal funds that will be used to enhance child development services for 260 high-need infants and toddlers. Being added to those already identified last month by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Admin-
istration for Children and Families—Butte, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Mendocino, Sutter, Trinity, and Yuba—are Lake, Colusa, and Plumas counties. The Early Head Start— Child Care Partnership is a new competitive grant that supports the partnering of Early Head Start programs with child care providers to expand the number of high-quality slots for infants and toddlers.
Children served in the Partnership will receive comprehensive services which include education, health, child development, and family support services under Early Head Start and benefit from highquality services that meet state and federal standards. For more information on the grant, please visit U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website.
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Bosco Tech: Unique, Innovative Bosco Tech is an allmale Catholic high school that combines a rigorous college-preparatory and technology-focused education. The innovative science, engineering, technology and math (STEM) curriculum allows students to exceed university admission requirements while completing extensive integrated coursework in one of several applied science and engineering fields. The school achieves 100% college acceptance with more than sixty percent of graduates pursuing college de-
grees and professions in STEM fields. Extracurricular programs reinforce what is taught in classrooms and labs. Athletics plays a vital role in supporting the personal growth of the student by teaching vital life lessons in dedication, self-discipline, and perseverance. A member of the CIF- Southern Section and CAA, Bosco Tech competes in nine sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Students also have the
opportunity to participate in nearly 30 clubs, honor societies, and civic engagement and leadership programs. We invite you to experience our unique hands-on technology program, through our free “Explore & Create Workshops” at our Open House on Sunday, March 1, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. For more information, visit boscotech.edu or to arrange a shadow visit, contact Ms. Valeria De Luna, Co-Director of Admissions, at (626) 940-2009 and vdeluna@ boscotech.edu.
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Flintridge Sacred Heart academy Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, a Catholic, Dominican, college-preparatory school, educates young women for a life of faith, integrity and truth.
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Dominican Vision For 84 years, the Dominican Sisters and their colleagues have nurtured the dreams, intellectual curiosity and goals of young women in a quiet yet powerful way. Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy graduates walk securely and confidently in the world and make their indelible mark. The unique FSHA community continues to bring together students from diverse nations, cultures and backgrounds; graduates have come from or currently live in more than 40 countries and on six continents.
A Catholic, Dominican vision of education commits FSHA to educating the whole person in an educational setting that allows adolescent girls to flourish into young women who are well-prepared for college and beyond. To this end, FSHA strives to partner with parents in the formation of their daughters. FSHA recognizes the interdependence of physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, social and environmental health, and their benefits for learning. Thus, FSHA of-
fers a rigorous collegepreparatory curriculum, outstanding visual and performing arts, an excellent athletic program, a dynamic campus ministry and service program, unique leadership opportunities in clubs, athletics and co-curriculars. We urge our students to take risks, try new things and accept challenges within the safety of our school community. As a result, they learn to succeed or fail with dignity and grace, ultimately discovering their special talents and unique gifts.
•Creative Arts, Media and Design Pathway at Pasadena High School. •Culinary Arts and Hospitality Academy at Blair High School. •Engineering and Environmental Science Pathway at John Muir High School. •Health Careers Academy at Blair High School. •Law and Public Service Pathway at Pasadena High School. To participate in PUSD’s Open Enrollment, families need to complete the 2015-2016 application online at www. openenrollment.info. Applicants may indicate up to five school choices in order of preference. This Open Enrollment application window closes on January 29, 2015. School placement is by random lottery and placement is not based on when an application is submitted. Families participating in Open Enrollment will be notified about their school placement by February 20, 2015. Assistance and computers for Internet access to complete the online Open Enrollment application are available on the following dates and locations: Room 240, PUSD Education Center, 351 South Hudson Avenue, Pasadena Friday, Jan. 9 (9 a.m. -
4 p.m.) Tuesday, Jan. 13 (4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.) Thursday, Jan. 29 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) PUSD School Sites Wednesday, Jan. 21(regular school hours) Wednesday, Jan. 28 (regular school hours) Unlike past years, there will not be a waiting list at the conclusion of the Open Enrollment lottery. Any seats not filled in initial phase of open enrollment will be made available in the second phase of open enrollment March 23-27 with placement also determined by a random lottery. This second phase of open enrollment will be for PUSD students who have not yet registered for the 2015-2016 school year. Non-resident applications will also be accepted during this period for any remaining seats not filled by district students. Families can learn more about PUSD and its schools by viewing the PUSD School Guide atgopusd.com/schoolguide, touring a school and/or attending the PUSD First Choice Festival at the PUSD Education Center Tuesday, January 13. For more information about the Open Enrollment process, timelines and answers to frequently asked questions, please visitwww. openenrollment.info or call 626-396-3600, ext. 88340.
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Magnet at Jackson STEM Dual Language Magnet Academy. •A STEM Magnet Program at Washington Elementary STEM Magnet. •A middle school Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) program at Washington STEAM Magnet Academy. •Visual and performing arts for grades 6-8 at Eliot Arts Magnet. INTERNATIONAL BACCELAUREATE (IB) PROGRAMS •The IB Primary Years Programme (Grades K-5) at Willard Elementary School. •The IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12) at Blair School. COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHWAYS (Themed high school academies that partner with local institutions and businesses to provide mentoring and workplace learning opportunities) •Academy of Creative Industries Pathway at Marshall Fundamental School. •App Academy: Mobile, Web and Game Development at Pasadena High School. •Arts, Entertainment and Media Pathway at John Muir High School. •Business and Entrepreneurship Pathway at John Muir High School.
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Discover More Than 100 Summer Camps and Programs at the 24th Annual Summer Opportunities Fair Saturday, Feb. 7 Westridge School’s 24th annual Summer Opportunities Fair (SOF) will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 7. Representatives from more than 100 camps and summer programs will be on hand at this free event to provide information and answer questions. Local, national, and international programs at the fair will range from day camps to culturallyimmersive travel. Exhibitors represent a wide range of opportunities, including outdoor adventure, sports camps, fine and performing arts programs, and academic enrichment. The fair will also feature programs dedicated to children with special needs as well as a community service section which highlights volunteer opportunities for teenagers and adults.
Pasadena at 324 Madeline Drive, one block east of Orange Grove Blvd., south of California Blvd. For additional information about the fair, call (626) 7991153, ext. 264 or visit www.westridge.org/ sof. Engage with the SOF on social media via facebook (facebook.com/WestridgeSchoolSOF), Twitter (@WestridgeSOF), and Instagram (WestridgeSOF). Founded in 1913, Westridge School is an independent day school dedicated to educating creative, informed, articulate girls -Photos by Terry Miller in grades 4 through A comprehensive 12. Since its inception, event catalog, available at Westridge strives to develthe fair, includes the exten- op young women whose sive listing of summer, spe- joy in learning, personal cial needs, and community ideals, commitment to ethiservice opportunities. cal action, social and enviThe 2015 Sum- ronmental responsibility, mer Opportunities courage, and compassion Fair, presented by will lead them to meanthe Westridge Par- ingful lives as contributent Association, ing citizens of the larger will be held on the world. For more informaWestridge School tion about the school, viscampus, located in itwww.westridge.org.
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Holy Angels Celebrates 75 Years of High Academic Achievement Holy Angels School has long been known as one of the San Gabriel Valley’s most successful schools. For seventy-five years, Holy Angels has been recognized for its high academic achievement, coupled with the strong character development found through the incorporation of Catholic values. With over 98% of its graduates being accepted into their high school of first choice, the school continues to produce successful and compassionate individuals. A lesser-known component of Holy Angels is that it is home to the oldest licensed, Archdioce-
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Deeper Learning Matters at Mayfield Junior School As a joyful faithfilled community, what matters at Mayfield Junior School goes beyond traditional independent schools. Since our opening in 1931, our Holy Child heritage has guided our strong belief in educating the whole child, both heart and mind, and each year offers new opportunities to bring learning to life. The 2014-2015 school year is no exception. What matters at Mayfield is deepening the learning experience at every level and encouraging students to embrace the process, stretch themselves intellectually, collaborate effectively, and
confidently explore and develop the qualities of character that will guide them through life with integrity, compassion, and perspective. In the classroom students learn content through active engagement, inquiry-based reflection, critical thinking, and global and personal connections. Small classroom size fosters handson learning and creates a supportive atmosphere where the student/ teacher relationship thrives, and provides students with a safe environment where they are free to engage in spirited debate, learn from their mistakes, and develop
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san pre-school in the San Gabriel Valley! For over 25 years, Holy Angels School of Early Education has readied young minds to succeed in primary school and beyond. Combining developmentally appropriate academic expectations with the social skills so important to a happy and well-adjusted child, Holy Angels educates the whole child. Holy Angels School of Early Education is made up of a pre-kindergarten (PK), transitional kindergarten (TK) and traditional kindergarten which, in addition to the academic program, offers Spanish, music, physical education and art. Tech-
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When construction started on the 605 Freeway in 1963, the population of the entire State of California was roughly what the population of the Los Angeles mega-region is today; therefore, California’s freeway system now far exceeds the number of commuters it was originally planned for, even though it effectively connects our many different regions. Following the recent election, voters have demanded a greener future, allowing space for new arguments in California’s old transportation debate to take root. The old model of, “just build more highways,” doesn’t seem a viable and sustainable solution for the future. Part of Governor Jerry Brown’s vision of transportation reform for the state involves linking the Bay with the Basin via highspeed rail in order to not just take pressure off of the interstate system, but to unburden the short haul flight between L.A. and San Francisco —the busiest such flight nationwide. Part of the appeal of the high speed rail program seems to be a cut back of the amount of new roads and runways that would have to be added in order to accommodate future growth. Rather than make, “everything all grey,” as Brown said in a recent speech, the Governor hopes that the rail line will provide
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members of our Department tarnish the badge all of us wear and erode the confidence the public has in law enforcement. We will respond swiftly and resolutely whenever acts of this nature come to our attention, just as we did in this case.”
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BY COURTNEY ALEXANDER ployed,” and instead making them “discouraged workers.” The number of discouraged workers grew by 42,000 to 720,000 last month. Wages also fell five cents in December. “There's still no sign of wage acceleration. It leaves you scratching your head a little bit,” Stuart Hoffman, PNC Financial Services Group Chief Economist told CNN Money. Still, even with wages falling and increasing numbers of discouraged workers, this year, and December especially, has brought signs of a recovering US economy. Between January 2008 and February 2010, the US lost 8.7 million jobs. According to the December Bureau of Labor Statistics report, there are now almost 2 million more people employed than there were in 2008. This job growth has happened across multiple sectors. Health care employment was increased by 34,000 last month, with an average growth rate of 24,000 jobs per month in 2014 compared with 17,000 per month in 2013. Construction jobs in December increased by 48,000, “well above the employment gains in recent months.”
according to the BLS report. And despite oil prices dropping from $100 a barrel in the summer to less than $50 now, employment in the oil and gas sectors increased, albeit less in December than in previous months. The increased number of energy sector workers despite the oil crisis is “a testament to the underlying health of the U.S. economy” according to Sal Guatieri, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets. In November, California had the highest over the month increase in employment of any state, adding over 90,000 jobs, followed by Florida, adding almost 42,000, and Texas, adding almost 35,000 jobs. As of November, California’s unemployment rate is at 7.2%, down 0.1% from the previous month, and the lowest rate since June 2008. From October 2014 to November 2014, Los Angeles County added 29,400 nonfarm jobs to total 4,253,900, and had a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 8%, a drop from 9.4% in November of 2013. While hurdles remain, recent trends show a positive outlook for the US workforce.
threats from the developer of 1 Carter/Stonegate and their lawyer and courageously voted to overturn the decision of the Planning Commission and deny approval for the first house at 1 Carter. It was a stunning victory for the fast-growing preservation movement in Sierra Madre.” Perhaps our friend over at The Tattler said it best: “This isn't going to be too long of a post. A lot of people spoke at last evening's City Council meeting, and it should be obvious to everyone that nobody needs any lessons from me about how to save a town. Last night Sierra Madre knew how to save itself. "Somebody should
make a movie about how all of this happened. There wouldn't be a dry eye at the bijou, with standing ovations every time it was shown. Just like there was last night when the City Council cast its remarkable unanimous vote to save this town from becoming an Arcadia North. This is a tremendous victory.” Residents for the preservation of Sierra Madre said in an email … “While we can take a short rest and soak in a tremendous victory for the preservation movement in Sierra Madre, we can't rest too long. On Thursday, Jan. 15 at 7:00 p.m., our Planning Commission will be discussing two important issues. First, the CUP threshold which determines when a project will have additional
scrutiny from our Planning Commission and from neighbors impacted by a nearby project. Right now, developers can build a home of 3,999 square feet without needing a CUP. We would like to see that threshold lowered to 3,000 square feet. "Secondly, they will be discussing the Floor Area Limits. That's a technical term for how big a home a developer will be allowed to build on any given size lot. There is no more important issue than that if we want to prevent Arcadia-like McMansions in Sierra Madre. Those limits need to be significantly lowered. In the face of unrelenting pressure from developers, the time for half-measures is over.”
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closed-session prior to the regular council meeting Monday night. Bogaard also announced the formation of an ad hoc committee comprised of City Councilmembers who will probe the case as well as a citizens’ task force which will also consider if a review of the city’s 131 separate funds is needed in an effort to ensure no other city funds are being abused. City councilmembers Steve Madison, Victor Gordo, Margaret McAustin and John Kennedy will be on that committee. Members of the citizens’ task force, which will meet publicly, have yet to be appointed. Under state law, ad hoc committees are not typically subject to California open meeting laws. The Mayor’s plan to do this is designed to consolidate, “input and assistance from outside consultants and city staff
in looking in to activities related to the embezzled funds as well as the extent to which the investigation leads to discovery of any problems with systems or payments beyond that particular fund.” “The council received legal advice from our attorneys and as a result of the discussion instructions were given to the city attorney to pursue and retain outside counsel and pursue prompt and full recovery of losses and damages city has suffered in the problem,” Bogaard said. Last year Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office arrested Danny Ray Wooten, 51, a management analyst in the city’s Public Works Department. He and two others, Tyrone Collins, 55, of Altadena and Melody Jenkins, 46, of Pasadena, are charged with 60 felony counts of felony counts of conflict of interest, misappropria-
tion of funds among other charges. However, much heat is falling on city manager Michael Beck, who is the CEO of the city. “What I’m seeing is the same actors, recycling themselves throughout the different communities, going from community to community to community, spreading this very negative culture which is not servicing the public,” activist Jason Hunter said. Pointing out that the City of Riverside had similar problems when Beck was there as Assistant City Manager, “And Mr. Beck is one of those.” Interviewed on a local TV station, Michael Beck was asked outright if he’s considering resigning after so many have called for his resignation. Beck’s answer was somewhat ambiguous: “Right now, I’m not considering that. I will evaluate those considerations later.…”
Carmine’s Restaurant Deadline Robbed at Gunpoint for Council Filing Shortly after midnight drove it away. The restauSunday, Arcadia Police of- rant was closed at the time ficers were dispatched to of the robbery, and no one Extended Carmine’s Italian Restau- was injured. The estimated rant, located at 311 E. Live Oak Ave., on a report of a robbery. Preliminary investigation determined the suspect approached two employees who had exited the rear of the restaurant to discard some trash. The suspect pointed a chrome-colored handgun at the employees and forced them back into the restaurant. Once inside, the suspect confronted the manager and ordered everyone into the office. The suspect demanded all of the money from the safe. The manager filled a bag and gave it to the suspect. The suspect exited the rear door and fled in a vehicle that was parked on Third Ave. It is unknown if there was a driver already in the vehicle, or if the suspect
loss was approximately $6,000. The suspect was a male Black in his midtwenties. He was described as being 5’10” tall, weighing 170 pounds, and he was wearing a dark colored hoodie. He also had a bandana covering his nose and mouth. The weapon was described as a chromecolored semi-auto handgun. The vehicle was only described as dark in color. The investigation is continuing by Arcadia Police Department Detectives. Anyone with information is asked to call the Arcadia Police Department at (626) 574-5150. You can also submit crime tips and information via text, phone, or web to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers, 800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Since Council Member Tom Adams has filed to run for Mayor rather than reelection, the filing period for his council seat has been extended from this Friday, January 16, to next Wednesday. While nine people pulled the necessary paperwork to run for the Council, only three have completed the filing process including the other incumbent Becky Shevlin. Since Mayor Mary Ann Lutz has filed for reelection, and since two others, including Adams, have filed for that office, the filing period for Mayor will close on Friday.
Major Crimes Bureau Investigating “Olive Garden” Restaurant Armed Robbery On Monday, Jan. 12, at approximately 8:15 a.m., deputies from the L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept. (LASD) Temple City Sheriff’s Station responded to an “armed robbery” call at the “Olive Garden” restaurant located at The Shops at Montebello, unincorporated South San Gabriel. When deputies arrived, they learned that the suspect, a male adult, entered the “Olive Garden” restaurant before it opened for business. The suspect robbed the location as well as the five employees who were inside. The lone suspect held the employees at gunpoint and stole an unknown amount of cash from the restaurant receipts. Preliminary investigation also revealed that several of the employees were accosted by the suspect; however, no injuries were reported. Although the “Olive Garden” restaurant is in
close proximity to California State Route 60, it is unknown at this time how the suspect escaped. LASD Major Crimes Bureau was requested to assist and is leading this investigation in conjunction with Temple Station investigators. Surveillance video from the restaurant and nearby Montebello mall is being reviewed by investigators. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Major Crimes Bureau, Lieutenant Rodriguez, at (562) 9467008 or Temple Station at (626) 285-7171. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http:// lacrimestoppers.org.
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Sunday, January 4: 1. Just before 12:37 p.m., an officer responded to Sports Chalet at the Westfield Shopping Town, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft in progress. An investigation revealed two suspects were seen stealing items from the store and when they were confronted by loss prevention, one of the suspects pushed the loss prevention agent while the second suspect threatened to spray the loss prevention officer with pepper spray. The loss prevention agent released the suspects, both of whom were arrested after a short pursuit by officers. The 20-year-old Black male and 18-year-old Black male were transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 2.At approximately 6:29 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of El Dorado Street regarding a domestic dispute. Officers determined the 33-year-old Hispanic male punched his 32-year-old girlfriend in the face during a physical altercation. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Monday, January 5: 3.At about 8:03 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Longden Avenue and Second Avenue for expired registration. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting from inside the vehicle. The driver admitted to having a large trash bag full of marijuana in the back seat of his car. The bag contained over 25 pounds of marijuana leaves. The 29-year-old Hispanic male was driving without a license. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days. 4.At approximately 10:05 p.m., an officer conducted a records check on a suspicious vehicle parked in the 99 Ranch Market parking lot, 1300 South Golden West Avenue, and discovered the registration was expired. The officer contacted the driver and during a consensual search of the vehicle, the officer located a credit card issued to someone other than the driver. The officer determined the credit card was stolen and the 29-year-old Hispanic male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
The vehicle was towed and stored. During the booking process, it became known the subject also had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. The warrant was added to the list of charges. Tuesday, January 6: 5.Around 2:09 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Huntington Drive and First Avenue for speeding. The officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver’s breath. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the driver was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and had a blood alcohol content greater than 0.08%. The officer discovered the 32-yearold Hispanic male also had a suspended driver’s license. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. His vehicle was impounded for 30 days. 6.Just after 10:30 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of Altern Street regarding a theft report. The officer determined an unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s backyard and stole two bicycles from an unlocked shed. No witnesses were located and no suspects were seen. Wednesday, January 7: 7.Shortly after 6:34 a.m., the West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Task Force and Arcadia officers performed a probation compliance check in the 10500 block of Mildred Street in El Monte. The search revealed one firearm, numerous items of stolen identification and credit cards, along with drug paraphernalia, and marijuana. The 32-year-old White male was arrested for the listed charges and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. A 57-year-old White female and 60-yearold White male were cited for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and released in the field. 8. At about 11:38 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 300 block of East Rodell Place regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) entered the home by removing a rear window from the window frame which triggered the alarm to activate. The suspects fled through the front door. No loss was reported and no witnesses were located. Thursday, January 8: 9.At approximately 9:06 a.m., an officer responded
to the intersection of Third Avenue and El Dorado Street regarding a hit and run non-injury collision. The officer concluded Party-1 collided with Party-2, a parked vehicle, while trying to make a left turn from a driveway onto South Third Avenue. A witness noted the license plate of Party-1 as they fled the scene. Party-1 was located nearby and the 24-year-old Chinese male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 10.Around 8:20 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 000 block of West Forest Avenue regarding several subjects in the backyard of the residence. A witness heard an alarm activate and saw three male subjects run from the backyard to an awaiting vehicle. The witness described all three subjects as having thin builds, wearing dark clothing, and fleeing in a white 4-door vehicle. The investigation is ongoing. Friday, January 9: 11.Just after 6:59 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Santa Clara Street and Second Avenue for blocking a crosswalk. Upon contacting the driver, the officer discovered the passenger was on probation for narcotics. A consensual search revealed a bag of methamphetamine and a pipe. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 12.At about 8:08 p.m., an officer responded to the parking lot of Arcadia Supermarket, 627 West Duarte Road, regarding a theft report. The victim stated a Hispanic male in his 20’s opened the unlocked passenger door and stole her purse from atop the passenger seat. The suspect fled in an awaiting black Land Rover with tinted windows. The investigation is ongoing. Saturday, January 10: 13.Just after 4:20 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the 700 block of Colorado Boulevard for failing to stop at a stop sign. The officer discovered the driver, a 26-year-old Hispanic male, was driving with a suspended license. He was cited and released in the field. The vehicle was released to the registered owner. 14.At approximately 6:04 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter for a robbery that occurred ear-
lier that morning. The victim stated two Black males confronted him with a simulated handgun between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m in the 900 block of Fairview Avenue. The suspects forcefully took the victim’s wallet, phone, and camera bag before spraying an unknown chemical near the victim’s face. The spray missed the victim’s eyes and he saw the suspects flee on foot in a northeast direction. Suspect 1 was described as a Black male, between 20 and 24-years-old, approximately 6’2” tall, and weighing roughly 180 pounds. He was wearing a white bandana atop his head with a gray hooded sweatshirt, a white under shirt, and blue athletic pants. Suspect 2 was described as a Black male, between 26 and 27-yearsold, roughly 5’10” tall, and weighting approximately 200 pounds. He was wearing either a hood or hat with a light gray hooded sweatshirt.
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January 9 At 3:08 p.m., police received information reporting possible animal cruelty occurring at a residence in the 400 block of Monrovista. An officer responded to the location and found there were seven dogs at the residence. Pasadena Humane Society was contacted and also responded to the location. The dog owner voluntarily released custody of five of the dogs to Pasadena Humane and two remained at the location. The two remaining dogs were unlicensed and the owner was given a time period in which to get the dogs licensed. There was no evidence of physical abuse to the animals; however, there was an element of general neglect, based on the poor condition of the home, where the animals were kept. The Community Policing Office will follow up on this case regarding code enforcement violations. January 9 At 6:15 p.m., an intoxicated female subject was found at the skate park in the 800 block of East Olive. The subject was arrested and held for sobering. January 10 At 7:50 p.m., officers observed a male subject urinating against a wall in the 1800 block of South Myrtle. The subject was found to be too intoxicated to care for himself and was arrested. He was held for sobering.
January 10 At 10:00 p.m., police responded to the theater in the 400 block of South Myrtle regarding a male subject causing a disturbance inside the theatre. Officers determined the subject was intoxicated and could not care for himself. He was arrested and held for sobering. January 11 At 5:03 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 1800 block of South Fifth Avenue. The victim parked and locked the vehicle in its assigned parking space. Unknown suspect(s) smashed one of the vehicle windows and took a Nikon camera that was left inside. The investigation is continuing. January 12 At 4:22 a.m., police received several calls reporting a disturbance at a residence in the 00 block of Hidden Valley. When officers arrived, the victim reported that two females had come onto his property and were stealing yard art, pots and plants from his front yard. The victim heard the suspects and confronted them. When confronted, the females began yelling that they were being raped and residents in the area phoned police to report someone was being raped. The females were able to get into their vehicle and they fled. Officers arrived and locked down the street. They located the suspects still nearby on Hidden Valley. The stolen property was recovered. The victim positively identified the suspects and made a citizen's arrest. The suspects were arrested and their vehicle was stored.
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-Madison Avenue: A Stabbing suspect murdered two victims; the suspect was related to the victims and arrested without incident. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed felony charges. Other homicides in 2014 include: -1500 block of North Raymond Avenue (one Victim; one Suspect); the suspect was known to the victim and was arrested without incident. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed felony charges. -600 block of South Arroyo Parkway (one Victim; one Suspect); the suspect was known to the victim and was arrested without incident.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed felony charges. -Old Pasadena (one Victim, one Suspect); the suspect was known to the victim and was arrested without incident. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office did not file charges in this case. The assault was classified as a mutual-combat. -1400 block of El Sereno Avenue (one Victim, Unknown Suspects(s); Detectives are actively working this case. Of special note: The El Sereno Avenue homicide may be gang-related and if proven so, it would be the only gang-homicide in 2014. In the vast majority of the 2014 homicides, the suspect(s) was known to the victim(s) and/or related to the family. Of note, Pasadena Police officers detained the suspect(s) immediately after the incidents or an arrest was made by police detectives following their robust investigations. While each loss of life is tragic, the homicides committed in 2014 were not random (with the possible exception of the El Sereno Avenue). The suspects responsible for the killings are awaiting trial or have been set aside by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office. Domestic Violence continues to be problematic. The Pasadena Police Department is in the process of launching a Domestic Violence Emergency Response Team, in partnership with Peace Over Violence (POV). It is hopeful that the newly formed unit will help reduce Domestic Violence through education, advocacy, and enforcement. The recent shootings in our community will be included in the January 2015 Crime Index. In the meantime, please know the police department is working around the clock to resolve the spike in violent activity. We frequently communicate with the Altadena Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies to ensure we have all available information regarding the shootings. PPD detectives are working tirelessly to identify the responsible suspect(s) and determine if the shootings are gang-related. I have authorized extra patrols, covert resources, and assigned two police commanders to the reduction effort.
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Legendary Liverpool Goalie Scores at Lucky Baldwin’s
Former Liverpool football (i.e. soccer) legend and colorful character Bruce Grobbelaar visited Lucky Baldwin’s in East Pasadena Sunday night. Grobbelaar, 57, is the current goalkeeper coach for Ottawa Fury FC of the North American Soccer League. He made a personal appearance Sunday evening to the delight of his fans of all ages. Many remembered the controversy of his past but few brought it up. Grobbelaar represented Zimbabwe at the international level and a number of clubs, most prominently Liverpool, during a professional career spanning more than 20 years. He is remembered for his gymnasticlike athletic ability, unflappable confidence, and eccentric and flamboyant style of play. Grobbelaar was born in South Africa but raised in neighboring Rhodesia (today Zimbabwe). He gained Liverpool's attention during a loan spell at Crewe Alexandra during the 1979–80 season, and signed for the Merseyside club in 1981. Making 628 appearances for Liverpool over the next 13 years, including 440 in the League, he won the League championship with the club six times, as well as three FA Cups, three League Cups and the 1983–84 European Cup. Grobbelaar left Liverpool for Southampton in 1994, transferred to Plymouth Argyle two years later, and thereafter played for an assortment of English lower-league teams, never for more than a few games. In the latter part of his club career Grobbalaar represented Zimbabwe notably under coach Reinhard Fabisch. He last played for Zimbabwe in 1998. Bruce Grobbelaar insists that Brendan Rodgers' faith in goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, not the sale of Luis Suarez, is at the heart of Liverpool's problems this season. The often outspoken and controversial Grobbelaar noted that Liverpool conceded 50 goals in the Barclays Premier League last season as they finished second, two points
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behind Manchester City who let in 13 goals fewer. Those defensive woes have continued this season with 18 goals already conceded by Mignolet in 12 games and Grobbelaar - one of the greatest goalkeepers ever to play for Liverpool - told BBC Sport that the Belgian is the problem. According to London’s Daily Mail, “The Zimbabwean said: 'Any team that lets in 50 goals should never be in second position in the first place. That was masked and brushed over by the brilliance of Suarez and [Daniel] Sturridge scoring so many goals.' “Grobbelaar added: 'You've got to shore up at the back, get yourself someone in goal that can only let in 30 goals a season, or less than 30 goals a season.' “Asked if he thought Mignolet - who Rodgers signed from Sunderland two years ago - was the problem, Grobbelaar responded: 'I've always said that. I've said that he doesn't command his area.' “He went on: 'I have likened him worse than Dracula, because at least Dracula comes out of his
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coffin now and then. He seems to stay on his line and that's it. “'That whole area - not the six-yard area, the 18yard area - is the goalkeeper's, and in this day and age, in modern goalkeeping, if you come out and catch the ball and you get smacked you are going to get the foul.” “'It's not rocket science, and he is a big lad. As soon as that ball is in the air - get out, come for it. “'You're going to get a lot more fouls for you and less are going to go in the back of the net.'” In 13 years at Liverpool, Grobbelaar won six titles, three FA Cups, three League Cups and one European Cup. Grobbelaar was vital to the triumphs of Liverpool's greatest era, and was also present on its most tragic occasions: the night in the Heysel stadium when 40 Italian fans were crushed to death before the start of the 1985 European Cup final, just as the team was preparing to defend the title they had won for the fourth time the previous year; and the spring afternoon at Hillsborough in Sheffield four years later when 94 of the
Anfield club's supporters suffered a similar fate before an FA Cup semi-final. According to London’s well-respected Guardian newspaper… “Barely a year after removing his kit from the Liverpool boot room for the last time, Grobbelaar became the central figure in a scandal concerning allegations of match fixing.” Soon there were "love rat" revelations in the former News of the World tabloid, made by a Zimbabwean barmaid and a "leggy Liverpool fan," both of whom dressed up in replica goalkeeping kit for the photographs accompanying the story. But the match-rigging affair, involving Far East betting rings and Grobbelaar's business partner, looked as though it might shake the game to its foundations. However, the colorful character Grobbelaar emerged victorious and won a long-running battle to clear his name over match-fixing allegations. But it was a hollow victory. The Sun (owned by Rupert Murdoch) newspaper was ordered to pay him damages of £1 by the Law Lords, who condemned his conduct. One of them said the former Liverpool goalkeeper had 'destroyed the value of his own reputation.' Grobbelaar, then 44, was left with legal costs estimated at more than £1million. The Lords overturned an Appeal Court decision to quash a libel verdict in his favor. They reinstated the earlier verdict of a High Court jury that the paper had libeled him in November 1994 when claiming he had taken “bungs” for match fixing. However, they declined to reinstate his original £85,000 damages award. Their ruling said that while it had been proved that Grobbelaar had accepted bribes, it had not been shown that he had let in goals to fix results. It was for this reason that the original jury had found in his favor, according to London’s Daily Mail.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MONROVIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at 7:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter before the City Council of the City of Monrovia on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, in Council Chambers at Monrovia City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, 91016. The purpose of the Public Hearing will be to obtain views from citizens on the proposed 41st Year (Fiscal Year 2015-2016) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocation. Further details regarding the use of CDBG funds are available in the Community Development Department at Monrovia City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, 91016, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M., Monday through Thursday. /s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC, City Clerk Publish January 15, 2015 MONROVIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Monrovia will hold a public hearing on the proposed issuance of bonds by the Monrovia Financing Authority (the “Authority”). The time, date and place of the hearing shall be as follows: TIME: DATE: PLACE:
7:30 p.m. January 20, 2015 Monrovia City Hall Council Chambers 415 S. Ivy Avenue Monrovia, California 91016
The Authority bonds are being issued to effect a refunding of all of the remaining outstanding Authority Lease Revenue Bonds (Hillside Wilderness Preserve Project), Issue of 2002. Under the refinancing documents, the City will covenant to include the necessary appropriations in its annual budget to make certain lease payments, which are calculated to be sufficient to pay debt service on the bonds. Any person who wishes to be heard regarding the proposed refinancing may appear at the public hearing or may send written comments to the undersigned at 415 S. Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City Council meeting or other services offered by the City of Monrovia, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 932-5550. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. /s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC, City Clerk Publish January 15, 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 request-
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Starting a new business? Go to filedba.com ed. 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. An award of service shall not be final until the bids have been reviewed and a Contract Agreement with the City has been signed by the lowest responsible bidder and by the City. Award of Service Agreement is proposed for January 27th, 2015. Dated this _______________________, 2015. ________________________________ GLORIA MOLLEDA CITY CLERK Publish: January 8th & 15th, 2015. ROSEMEAD READER
San Gabriel City Notices
CITY OF SAN GABRIEL SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 615-C.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 6, 2015 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 615-C.S.: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN GABRIEL, AMENDING THE VALLEY BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN AND CHANGING THE ZONE FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT APN# 5360019-002 ON MANLEY DRIVE TO MU-T (MIXED USE TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT) This Ordinance amends the Valley Boulevard Specific Plan and the official zoning map by adopting a Specific Plan Amendment from Residential Neighborhood Conservation (R-NC) to Mixed Use Transit Oriented Development (MU-T) and a Zone Change from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to Mixed Use Transit Oriented Development (MU-T) for the property located at APN # 5360-019-002 on Manley Drive. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 615-C.S. by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Harrington, Liao, Pu, Sawkins NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER: Costanzo ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None A copy of the complete text of Ordinance No. 615-C.S. is available in the City Clerk’s Office, San Gabriel, City Hall, 425 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel. Eleanor K. Andrews City Clerk Published January 15, 2015 SAN GABRIEL SUN
Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GLORIA FUERTE Case No. BP158753
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GLORIA FUERTE A PETITION FOR PROBATE
has been filed by Armando T. Fuerte in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS AN-GELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Armando T. Fuerte be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of
Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal rep-resentative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or con-sented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Feb. 10, 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 representa-tive, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the Califor-nia Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or ac-count as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: CAMERON SANCHEZ ESQ SBN 179135 LAW OFFICE OF CAMERON SANCHEZ 2440 S HACIENDA BL #208 HACIENDA HEIGHTS CA 91745 CN907038 Published Jan 15,19,22, 2015 AZUSA BEACON
Public Notices ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Catherine Anne Evans FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: ES018494 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 600 East Broadway, Glendale, Ca Glendale Courthouse TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Catherine Anne Evans filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Catherine Anne Evans to Proposed name Catherine Evans Stanislawski 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: 02-25-15 Time: 8:30 AM Dept: D Room: - 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: January 09, 2015 Mary Thornton House JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 2015 ARCADIA WEEKLY Notice of Public Sale Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Thursday January 29 2015 Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located at: Stor America – Arcadia 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA 91006 Diemer, Brian K. 3:00 pm Keosababian, Robert J. Scott, Angela D. Qualls Jr., Dwayne E. Leal, Cecilia Fuentes, Anita A. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 15th, of January and 22nd, of January 2015 by StorAmerica – Arcadia, 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, Ca. 91006 (626) 303-3000 1/15, 1/22/15 CNS-2706519# ARCADIA WEEKLY Notice of Public Sale Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Friday January 30, 2015 personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located at: StorAmerica – Duarte 2250 Central Ave Duarte CA 91010 4:50 pm
Glover, Renee Grossman, Richard Mcinnis, Mary L. Adolphus, Rosalyn C. Robertson Jr., Harold E. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 15th, of January and 22nd, of January 2015 by StorAmerica, 2250 Central Ave Duarte, Ca. 91010 (626) 930-0036 1/15, 1/22/15 CNS-2706514# ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 84650-SD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the Seller(s), are: Taj & Taj, Inc., Arif Taj, President, 1739 Harper Ct., La Verne, CA 91750 Doing Business as: Baskin - Robbins PC#360005 All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: Shear Blitz, Inc., 1739 Harper Ct., La Verne, CA 91750 The location in California of the Chief Executive Officer of the Seller(s) is: 1739 Harper Ct., La Verne, CA 91750 The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: Guzler K, Inc., 9844 Sierra Ave. #C, Fontana, CA 92335 The assets being sold are generally described as: all fixtures, equipment, goodwill, stock in trade, trade name and are located at: 410 S. Glendora Street, West Covina, CA 91790 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: Eastland Escrows, Inc., 302 E. Rowland Street, Covina, CA 91723 and the anticipated sale date is 2/3/15 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2 YES The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: Eastland Escrow, Inc., 302 E. Rowland Street, Covina, CA 91723 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be 2/2/15, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: 12/28/14 Buyer(s) Guzler K, Inc. /s/ Khalid Elaoufir, President 1/15/15 CNS-2706807# AZUSA BEACON
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 411070-20 (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: Tung Tai Tsai, 13521 Francisquito Ave,, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 1063 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, CA 91722 (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: Debin Zhang and Yong Xu, 13521 Francisquito Ave,, Baldwin Park, CA 91706. (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are all furniture, fixtures, equipment presently used in the operation of the business and owned by the Seller, recipies owned by Seller and used in the operation of the business, goodwill, tradename, leasehold improvement if any, stock in trade remaining at closing of that certain business located at: 13521 Francisquito Ave,, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at that location is: Baldwin Park Tastee Freez (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 2/3/15 at the office of Viva Escrow! Inc., 2549 Huntington Drive, Suite 103 San Marino, CA 91108, Escrow No. 411070-20, Escrow Officer: Juliana Tu, CSEO, CEO, CBSS, CEI, SASIP. (8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above. (9) The last date for filing claims is 2/2/15. (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: Covina Citrus Tastee Freeze - 1063 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, CA 91722 Dated: December 31, 2014 Transferees: S/ Debin Zhang S/ Yong Xu 1/15/15 CNS-2707664# 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. 8515018-074 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. NXCA0145553 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 es-
timated 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 receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 877-484-9942 or visit this Internet Web site www.USAForeclosure.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: 01/08/2015,01/15/201 5,01/22/2015 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 참고사항: 본 첨 부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 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
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28 | JANUARY 15, 2015 - JANUARY 21, 2015 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 APN: 5372-013-028 T.S. No. 013203-CA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 7/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 2/4/2015 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 7/23/2007, as Instrument No. 20071735189, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: YIK HONG HUI, AND HELEN HUI, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4622 DELTA AVE ROSEMEAD, CA 91770-0000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $545,808.10 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 013203-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP. CLEAR RECON
CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117 EXHIBIT A THE NORTH 50 FEET OF THE SOUTH 200 FEET OF LOTS 1 IN BLOCK B, OF TRACT NO. NO. 5808, IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 64, PAGE(S) 94 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. 500468 / 013203-CA STOX. 01-15-2015, 01-222015, 01-29-2015. ROSEMEAD READER NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 14-2667-11 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含 一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정 보 요약서가 있습니다 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 PLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/18/2006. 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: DEMETRIA LYSETTE GRAVES, A SINGLE WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 9/26/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2132428 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1122 CALLE MALAGA DUARTE, CA 91010 A.P.N.: 8604-021-037 Date of Sale: 2/19/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Vineyard Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $370,108.81, estimated 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction. com, using the file number assigned to this case 14-2667-11. 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: 1/9/2015 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: (800) 280-2832 Auction.com Frank Escalera, Team Lead NPP0240617 To: DUARTE DISPATCH 01/15/2015, 01/22/2015, 01/29/2015 DUARTE DISPATCH
Starting a new business? Go to filedba.com T.S. No.: 9411-7985 TSG Order No.: 8438074 A.P.N.: 8567-010-037 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/29/2006. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 04/07/2006 as Document No.: 06 0763138, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: SHARON LAN, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 02/10/2015 at 10:00 AM Sale Location: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 11737 FERRIS ROAD, EL MONTE, CA 91732-2603 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $486,864.68 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www. nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9411-7985. 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. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Vanessa Gomez, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0240717 To: EL MONTE EXAMINER 01/15/2015, 01/22/2015, 01/29/2015 EL MONTE EXAMINER
Fictitious Business Name Filings 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014355828 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GENESIS MACHINING, 5277 N. Vincent Ave #36-37 , Irwindale, CA 91702. 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 Amparo Olalde-Lopez. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 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 January 15, 2015, January 22, 2015, January 29, 2015, February 5, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014353763 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as EXTRA CONDENSED; AT GRAGIX, 838 Pine Ave, Suite 512 , Long Beach, CA 90813. 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: Jeffrey Rockwell. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 16, 2015. 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 15, 2015, January 22, 2015, January 29, 2015, February 5, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2014353077 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as VIP AUTO CUSTOMS GLENDORA, 125 E. Arrow Hwy , Glendora, CA 91740. 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: VIP Auto Customs Inc (CA), 125 E. Arrow Hwy , Glendora, CA 91740; Robert Correa, CFO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 16, 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 15, 2015, January 22, 2015, January 29, 2015, February 5, 2015
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surfacing on the roof, creating a front facade reminiscent of somewhere between an ancient Roman temple and ultra-modern sports arena. Inside, the forthcoming showroom will boast a massive sales floor to accommodate upwards of 30 brand new vehicles. Centrally placed interior columns will form an inner circle likely to showcase Rusnak's top models. An upper level platform that wraps around a significant portion of the building's perimeter will host a number of additional vehicles for customers to browse and offer a birds-eye view of autos on the ground level in addition to the neighboring cityscape and the San Gabriel Mountains off in the distance. HOK, a Culver City architectural firm, designed the project. San Marcos-based Kunzik & Sara Construction Inc. is
the builder. Reportedly a $10 million development, Rusnak Auto Group CEO Victoria Rusnak put the total price tag for the project at more than $25 million. "The project is underway, and we're thrilled about that," Rusnak said in a phone interview. "We're just coming off a fantastic 2014 operationally and ... are very focused on delivering the best facility and customer service to our loyal and newer clients." The dealership's annual sales total for 2014 was $170.5 million, up more than $18 million from 2013, according to CEO Rusnak. City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto also shared his exuberance for the imminent dealership expansion. "The City is very excited that the Rusnak project is underway," he said via email. "It is a significant investment by an
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elite retailer in a fantastic location. Once complete, the facility will provide an interesting and modern facade to the heart of our downtown." Since 2001, company founder Paul Rusnak had sought to expand his business into a larger facility. At the end of the decade as the city and Rusnak neared an agreement to develop a two-acre site assembled from several parcels on Santa Anita Avenue and adjacent side
streets, the state government cancelled redevelopment funding. California law required the city to reorganize its real estate management agency, develop a long-range development plan and freeze all projects that didn't have a finalized contract, which delayed the Rusnak project. "The Rusnak dealership is under corporate pressure to expand, and it is now our understanding that the franchise is at sig-
Maranatha Crushes Village Christian Senior guard Tyler Dorsey sank 42 points to continue his hot streak during Maranatha High School’s (6-7, 1-0) home league opener against visitors Village Christian (155, 0-1), leading the home team to a 69-64 win Tuesday night in Pasadena. “I went into the last five games with the same attitude,” said the Maranatha senior guard, who has scored a total 202 points in his last five games. “The rim was just getting bigger and bigger.” The senior also grabbed 11 rebounds for the night, and shot 65 percent in the paint for the Minutemen. Junior guard Sean Romero also ended the night in double-digits for Maranatha, scoring 11 points for the night, While Village Christian senior Bennie Boatwright, Jr. led the Crusaders with 27 points. “It was a big win for us,” said Maranatha head coach Tim Tucker, whose side overcame a halftime deficit. “We had foul trouble with the bigs at first, but I just told them to get back to attacking and play defense.”
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nificant risk of being closed because it cannot meet expansion demands," Arcadia Development Services Director Jason Krukeberg wrote in a January 2013 letter to the California Department of Finance. "This would be a significant blow to Arcadia. Rusnak is a model corporate citizen, is invested in the community, and is a successful job producer and sales tax generator." Rusnak MercedesBenz tops the list of busi-
nesses that contribute sales tax revenue to the city. According to a Development Services Department report prepared for the City Council in May 2013, the dealership must continue selling cars in Arcadia for 10 years and generate at least $800,000 in annual sales tax. "In the end this dealership will benefit the community tremendously," Victoria Rusnak said. "It not only generates a gigantic amount of sales tax dollars, which of course funds the police, fire department and schools, it also brings incremental business to the community in terms of shopping, restaurants and all of that. When you're selling and servicing that many cars, you have a lot of clients coming in." Building permits were issued in December, and the development agreement requires that construction finish within 18 months from then.
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What's happening: A day-by-day look at events and activities in the San Gabriel Valley
JAN. 15 “SGVMT Spotlighter Fun-Raise IV” (1/15 @ 5:30 p.m., 805 Fair Oaks, South Pasadena) – This event is sponsored by the San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre and it is Hawaiian themed) – SOUTH PASADENA “Shrek The Musical” – (1/14-1/17 @ 7 p.m., Covina Center for the Performing Arts) – This is a musical performed by West Covina High School - COVINA “Thursday Garden Talks with Lili Singer” (1/15 @ 9:30 a.m., The Arboretum) – This event is part of a weekly garden and botanical series - ARCADIA “In Her Shoes” Film Screening (1/15 @ 1 p.m., 740 N. Dalton) – This event is geared toward seniors - AZUSA “Exploring Historic Materials and Techniques” (1/15,22,29 @ 2 p.m., Norton Simon Museum) – This event features artist Marta Rogoyska as she demonstrates the “elegant art” of tapestry. Admission to the event is free with paid admission to the museum – PASADENA Elvis Celebration (1/15 @ 4 p.m., Hastings Branch) – This is an event that celebrates the life and work of Elvis Presley an American rock-n-roll icon who would have turned 80 this year PASADENA Barks and Books (1/15 @ 3:30 p.m., Sierra Madre Public Library) – This event is geared toward Children – SIERRA MADRE Third Thursday Book Club (1/15 @ 11 a.m., Sierra Madre Public Library) – This event is geared toward adults who enjoy reading – SIERRA MADRE Opera in the Southland (1/14-3/11 on Wednes-
days 2 p.m., Pasadena Conservatory of Music) The course examines the historical, emotional, and cultural context of five disparate operas currently being performed locally ranging from works by Rossini to Tobias Picker. Notably, Opera in the Southland offers the opportunity, on each off-week, for the class to attend five dramatically diverse local performances, from The Ghosts of Versailles at the worldclass LA Opera to a highly accessible, Star Trek-inspired version of Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio by the Pacific Opera Project, and everything in between – PASADENA
JAN. 16 L.A. Fern Society (1/16 @ 7:30 p.m., 301 N. Baldwin) – This event is put on by the Los Angeles International Fern Society and it is a monthly meeting at the Los Angeles County Arboretum - ARCADIA Temple City Performing Arts Presents “8 Counts to Infinity” (1/16 @ 7 p.m., San Gabriel Mission Playhouse) – This event features a private dance company and their children and junior dancers as well as instructors – SAN GABRIEL Cheeses of Europe – (1/16 @ 11 a.m., 395 Santa Monica Place) – This event allows visitors to taste European cheeses – SANTA MONICA
JAN. 17 “He’s Got Ink in His Blood: 30 Years of California Photojournalism” (1/17-3/14, Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage) – Following in his father’s footsteps, local photojournalist Terry Miller has been in the business of covering newsworthy events for over 30 years. The last 16 years of his career he has been with Beacon Media News, covering newsworthy scenes and stories throughout the San Gabriel Valley; producing thousands of breathtaking, stirring, and award-winning photographs. Readers of any of
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time-based medium, wet cement - PASADENA
JAN. 19 Allendale Book Discussion Group (1/19 @ 10:30 a.m., Allendale Branch) – PASADENA Perkins Alley Poets (1/19 @ 3 p.m., Santa Catalina Branch) – This is a poetry group that meets to share and critique poetry PASADENA
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January 17 - March 14, 2015 at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage Following in his father’s footsteps, local photojournalist Terry Miller has been in the business of covering newsworthy events for over 30 years. The last 16 years of his career he has been with Beacon Media News, covering newsworthy scenes and stories throughout the San Gabriel Valley; producing thousands of breathtaking, stirring, and award-winning photographs. Readers of any of the Beacon Media newspapers should certainly take the time to visit the exhibit. the Beacon Media newspapers should certainly take the time to visit the exhibit - ARCADIA Community Art Festival (1/17 all day, 132 N. Euclid) – This is an event that celebrates local artists and the art community in Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley - PASADENA “The Barber of Seville” (1/17 @ 7 p.m. & 1/18 @ 3 p.m., Lineage Performing Arts Center) – This is a theater performance that honors the story adapted from the original Renaissance opera - PASADENA McGegans’s Brahms (1/17 @ 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Ambassador Auditorium) – Nicholas McGegan returns to the Pasadena Symphony to provide Brahm’s Symphony No. 2 – PASADENA Haiku (1/17 @ 2 p.m., Pacific Asia Museum) – This is a meeting of the Southern California Haiku Study group where new members are always welcome - PASADENA “Tapestries and Tex-
tiles” (1/17 @ 1 p.m., Norton Simon Museum) – This is a tour through the museum’s collection of tapestries and historic texts and it is free with paid admission to the museum – PASADENA Youth Basketball Opening Day – (1/17 @ 10 a.m., Garvey Park Gymnasium) – This event welcomes the youth basketball season and it is also a rededication of the Garvey Park Gymnasium) - ROSEMEAD
JAN. 18 Montrose Harvest Market (1/4,11,18,25 @ 9 a.m., 2300 block of Honolulu) – Enjoy the weekly farmer’s market - MONTROSE Doctor’s House Museum Tours (1/18 @ 2 p.m., Doctors House Museum) – This event celebrates the history of Glendale with a historic home built in 1888 - GLENDALE La Opera Talk: Ghosts of Versailles (1/18 @ 2 p.m., 1890 Huntington Dr.) – This will be an educa-
tional event facilitated by audio and visual resources to learn more about Figaro’s opera that debuted at the New York Metropolitan Opera in 1991 – SAN MARINO Hawaiian Music (1/18 @ 10 a.m., Pacific Asia Museum) – This event promotes the entrancing sounds of Hawaiian music - PASADENA Kim Keum-hwa Korean Shamanism (1/18 @ 2 p.m., Pacific Asia Museum) This event will feature music inspired by the practice of Korean shamanism – PASADENA Joel Glassman: Humdrum Poetry – (1/18-2/22, The Armory) - A series of never-before shown and groundbreaking early works (produced from 1971 through 1989) examining Glassman's musings with the mundane – PASADENA Expanding on an Expansive Subject Part 4 – (1/18-2/22, The Armory) – Liat Yossifor's time-based painting process converges with the quintessential
Those Were the Days – Sing Along (1/20 @ 2:30 p.m., Museum of Arcadia Heritage) – This event is geared toward Seniors– ARCADIA Scene of the Crime Mystery Book Club (1/20 @ 7 p.m., Burbank Public Library) – This event focuses and discusses mystery novels – BURBANK Guitar Nights Benefit Concert (1/20 @ 7 p.m., Pasadena Conservatory of Music) - Teacher Scott Tennant, guitar faculty, and PCM's LAYGO (Los Angeles Youth Guitar Orchestra) will present an exciting program that includes Tonadilla by Joaquin Rodrigo, "Winter" from Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons among other pieces - PASADENA
JAN. 21 Union Station Talk (1/21 @ 7 p.m., Glendale Central Library) – This event will feature William Bradley's Los Angeles Union Station: Tracks to the Future, a celebration of the 75th anniversary of Los Angeles Union Passenger Terminal – GLENDALE Glendale Noon Concerts – (1/21 @ 12:10 p.m., Sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Glendale) – This event is a free concert for all ages - GLENDALE
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Joe Ramsey of Resistor Records, Monrovia, Passes Away Joe Ramsey passed away on the evening of Dec. 29, 2014 at the Arcadia Methodist Hospital, with his wife Allison by his side. Joe leaves behind a loving legacy, two daughters (ages six and three), and an amazing wife. Joe was somewhat of a public figure in our local area and was well known in the business community of Monrovia as well as wider circles in the music industry. The loss of such a kind and generous soul will not be easy for anyone who knew him. But without Joe to provide for his family, things have suddenly become terribly difficult for them. Joe's passing was the result of a decade long battle with medical problems consisting of a heart attack, cancer, and a recent stroke. This has resulted in an unbelievable amount of both past and present medical bills, and
Beacon Media featured Resistor Records in November last Year. Joe (second from left) is pictured here with crew at Resistor -Photo by Terry Miller
to launch the Resistor Records vinyl shop, located in Monrovia. Joe formed many ties and friendships with the Monrovia community, and his loss is felt especially hard in the Monrovia business community where he was well-known and liked. Sierra Madre Sue (Berhens) recently emailed me the sad news of Joe’s passing.
We did a small story of the birth of Resistor Records in Monrovia only in November. Joe was a true delight to interview and just talk music. We at Beacon Media express our sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. If you can help the family there is a donation page set up at www.joeramseyfamilyfund.com.
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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
$348,000
$575,000
This lovely home features 4 bed/2ba, formal living room w/ vaulted ceilings, large family room (with fireplace and direct access to the patio and pool area) opens to the kitchen and dining area. The backyard was designed for entertaining with several patio areas and ample decking around the pool. Located on a quiet cul de sac in the desirable Arroyo Windsor neighborhood and nearby Rose Bowl, JPL and hiking/bike trails. (VIS) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
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
$399,000
DUARTE
$390,000
MONROVIA
$369,000
AGUA DULCE
$288,800
LAKE ARROWHEAD
$285,000
BANNING
$275,000
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
LINCOLN HEIGHTS
LA VERNE
$89,000
PASADENA
COVINA
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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
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
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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
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)
$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 a SE M den OU -4P asa N HUN 1 E, P E T OP & S una T g SA a La ist V 06 27
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This totally remodeled home features 4BR/2.5BA, new flooring in all rooms; Berber carpet in all bedrooms, ceramic tile in kitchen and all baths, wood flooring in entry, halls, living and dining rooms. New lighting, new counter, sinks, fixtures in kitchen and bathrooms. Newer window treatments on every window. (ROY)
MOUNT WASHINGTON
$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
Located in the City of Duarte next to Monrovia. Charming single home, Two bedrooms and one bath, formal dining area and living room; office room, fire place. Central A/C, Huge back yard, Sprinklers, outdoor patio, two cars garage door.(C445) For any questions call Adelina Oyama 626-422-9850 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
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
CENTURY 21 Earll, Ltd Arcadia 626.301.1888 century21earll.com
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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
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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