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While most cyclists on the road are very safety conscious, not everyone is happy with Senator Liu’s proposal that would mandate helmets for adults when cycling on city streets. - Photo by Terry Miller
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The City of El Monte announced Tuesday that the search for a new police chief is once again on, following the decision by Eric McBride to remove himself from the top cop position. Why? Only last week the city issued the following statement “We believe Mr. McBride’s experience, talents and public service record make him a perfect choice to lead the department,” said City Manager Raul Godinez II, who led the City’s search efforts. “Our interview committee not only was impressed by his qualifications and prior experience, but also by his community-focus, thoughtful insights, reputation for integrity and leadership style. It was this combination of traits that made him our top choice for the job.” The sudden about face was the result of quick thinking and alert community members voicSEE PG. 14
alifornia could become the first state in the nation to require all adults wear a helmet while bicycling, under a bill introduced last week. The approach by a local senator has already caused considerable controversy. Many who opposed additional legislation say it’s the wrong approach to bike safety-“We don’t support mandating helmet use because the name of the game (to promote bike safety) is increasing bicycling. And this type of legislation has been shown to do just the opposite,” the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition said. “We encourage helmet use but we’re not in favor of mandates,” it concluded. The California Bicycle Coalition opposes a helmet mandate for similar reasons. SEE PG. 27
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“We don’t give up on these kids. They [eventually] have to. … Their pride gets torn down, but [we] build it back up.” Rather than this being a condensed swatch of dialogue from the Oscar Nominated film “Whiplash,” this nugget of dialogue comes from Sergeant Alex Martinez of the El Monte Police Department. And what he’s talking about isn’t teaching kids how to smash drums like Buddy Rich; Sgt. Martinez is describing an El Monte program whose strategies are aimed at helping teens to crush the indomitable pressures that come with growing up.
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Send your letters to tmiller@beaconmedianews.com BIGGER THAN A BREAD BOX! A question that was asked by an old TV game show: "Is it bigger than a bread box?" Today around the Sierra Madre City Hall the word McMansion is being
used frequently. What is it? Do you get it at McDonalds? Who knows what the word really means? Do we have any in Sierra Madre and if so, where are they located? The Sierra Madre Planning Commission has been working on a host of regula-
tions conceived at controlling the size of a home that an owner would want to build. This also includes trying to eliminate the second floor that the owner would want. Have we graduated from the building of an Abe Lincoln Log Cabin? The architects on
the Planning Commission must have been taught how to design a home that might be over 4,000 sq. ft. and two stories high. Why do they want to restrict the construction if any new home to the size of a bread box? In today's world, the
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cost of the land outweighs the cost of buying a home in prior years. The things that the property owner wants to build are far different than they used to be. We don't have horses anymore and we have indoor plumbing. The basic reason for building a home is to have a controlled environment of the temperature and shelter from the elements. Today we have to add in the element of security and safety from theft. There are many things that a property owner wants to incorporate in today's building that go far beyond the simple uses of food and sleeping quarters. Homes of today want to have home office spaces, media rooms, music rooms, including space for grand pianos and for a pipe organ. They want art studios, workshops, game rooms, children's play rooms, secure garages, storage rooms and parent's living areas. Is it the object of the City Government to deny the property owner the freedom to use his land the way they want to as long as it doesn't bother their neighbors? Why does the size of the building trouble the government? Do they not know that today's property sales are averaging approximately $454.00 per sq. ft. and the home equity has become the cornerstone of a person's financial net worth, especially when it comes to retirement? Do the homes of today need to be bigger than a bread box? You can bet your sweet bippey! -Sierra Madre Watchman An open letter to all Monrovia Weekly Readers and especially the candidates running for election:
As the campaign for the Monrovia Mayor’s seat and City Council Seats gets into full swing, I am concerned about the early communications floating around the various Internet and Social Media sites. If the tone of the campaign is this hostile this early, how bad will it be as the election date gets closer? While everyone has their favorite candidates, I think it is important that every candidate be afforded the consideration of civil discussions. I am sure that each candidate entered the race because they love Monrovia and sincerely believe they can make a contribution to the city by holding the office for which they are running. Long after the election is over, the winners have celebrated and those who did not win come to terms with their loss, everyone in Mon-
rovia has to come together and work for the good of the city. I believe it is important to keep this in mind throughout the campaign process. Words said “in the heat of battle” can be hard to take back and are often hard for others to forget. I would like to challenge all candidates for office to make a pledge, your selves and as a mandate for your campaign team and followers, to do the following: •Run a civilized and respectful campaign •Stick to the issues and make your points in a manner that would “make your Mother proud” •Do not engage in personal attacks on your opponent •Discourage “anonymous” postings on Social Media •Most mean spirited posts come from those who do not have the courage of their convictions to post their name • Think of the long term good of the City •Will mean spirited and untrue comments help the City when the campaign is over? •Will remarks that are made by candidates, and their supporters, make it impossible for people who supported different candidates to work or volunteer together after the campaign? •Will the tone of this campaign reflect the values of the City and will it make the Citizens of Monrovia proud of its leaders and future leaders? Let’s not turn this campaign, and by extension our City, into a mudslinging series of events and postings like is run at the national level. As Citizens of Monrovia, we should insist this election be one of open and honest, civilized, dialogue about issues and what is best for Monrovia. We are so privileged in this country to be able to vote in open and free elections. Let’s not allow this election to tear the community apart. -Janet Wall Temple City’s Problems Necessitate Severe Rearrangement
Dear Editor: When my parents were celebrating their 60th anniversary, my husband and I came to Temple City to help with the celebration. I grew up in Temple City. My parents still live in the same house. At their anniversary party there were approximately 60-65 PLEASE SEE PG. 3
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In his book, “Zig: The Autobiography of Zig Ziglar,” author Zig Ziglar stated that he had an addictive personality and one of the things he struggled with was gambling. When Zig had just come out of the military in the 1940s, he enrolled in the local college. For extra money he sold sandwiches and cakes in the evenings to the students who lived in the dormitories. This was a lucrative business, except for the fact that once Ziglar was finished making his sales for the evening he would then stay after and roll dice with the students who lived in the dorms. After one evening of losing all of his money, he realized that gambling was not a success-
ful path. Zig realized he was taking a risk when it came to betting money. He made the conscious decision early on that gambling was something that could rule him if he let it. When working on goals it can be hard to know which is the right decision to make that will lead us to our desired success. Often our temptations can cause us to make poor decisions and in the moment we may not be aware of what we are doing. Goals are often not achieved because of wrong actions that we take. Think first. What could be the possible consequences of this decision and how could this effect your achievements? Laura Wilcox, Achieve SMART Goals Coaching, educates and encourages clients to break through addictions and habits so that they can achieves their desired goals. Contact Laura at www. achievesmartgoals.com
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Leaning Toward Grumpy As I begin writing this week's column, I can't decide if I want to be humorous or grumpy. I'm leaning toward grumpy. Grumpy is in the lead because the mail today brought me yet another set of note cards and a sheet of address labels from an animal group. Now folks, I could wallpaper my entire house with labels, hang a calendar on every wall and have some of each left over. Of course, each sheet and each calendar and all other “free” gifts came with a plea for a donation. If you've been reading my column for very long, you are well aware that I am an animal lover. I'm all in favor of doing all we can to make their lives better. I am not much in favor of paying organizations to mail out unrequested note cards, address labels, calendars , etc. to names and addresses they bought from other groups that do the same thing. ii
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friends there, mostly past and present people from Temple City. So naturally, the conversations were about Temple City and the many changes. Rosemead Blvd. Why did the council spend 20 million dollars to re-draw planes that had already been drawn, approved and paid for? They talked about the article Bill Dunn wrote in this newspaper about the trees. I remember Bill Dunn writing articles in Dana Baskin’s Newspaper. It was always enjoyable to read his articles. He said it as it is, he didn’t mince words. He was right on when he wrote about trees, not only the mess they make with leaves and their sticky ball. Those were the same trees that were planted many years ago on the parkway in front of the houses in Temple City. Finally, the city removed all that type of tree due to the fact that the roots were lifting the sidewalks and curbs and causing a lot of damage and a great deal of expense to repair them. The City replaced them. Why didn’t the council check out the history of the trees before they allowed them to be planted?
Streets. Temple City used to have the best maintained streets in the San Gabriel Valley. Now, they are beginning to be the worst ones. Pot holes, cracks; why aren’t the streets being maintained as they always were in the past? Do you have to be on the City Council to get your street paved? Drive down Councilman Tom Chavez’s street, it’s all nicely paved. What about the rest of the city? Storm Drains. Our storm drains have been overlooked. I understand they were to be completed several years ago? I guess Temple City was saved because it didn’t rain. If it had rained hard the city would be in deep trouble and have big time back up for not having the storm drains clear. Houses. Whatever happened to the many meetings of that not long ago; I understand there was always a large turnout for these meetings. The meetings were to discuss what they would like to build in Temple City to fit in with Temple City hometown atmosphere. It looks like all codes have been thrown out. PLEASE SEE PG. 13
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Nor am I in favor of lining the pockets of CEOs of non-profit groups that beg from softhearted folks, many with meager incomes. Especially when they're being lined with six digits. How does $600,000/year sound to you? That is one of the figures I discovered when researching government tax files. I don't question that some of the groups have done terrific jobs in educating the public, decreasing cruelty to animals, and rescuing and saving many. However, I'm being much more selective as to which groups I support than I once was. Also, I have come across an organization that formed to attempt to raise money for a group of doctors and scientists doing cutting edge research on "Spay Food," a birth control dog and cat food. I wrote letters to CEOs and Presidents of 20 groups who have me on their mailing lists. I included e-mail addresses,
etc. where they could get more information. I asked them to share their thoughts on the issue with me. From the 20 “dedicated to animals” groups I received only one response. In fairness to that response, I'll tell you it came from the Supporter Relations Division of International Fund for Animal Welfare. It included some valuable information. I may write more about this in a future Dorothy's Place or perhaps in an article or two outside. Today's epistle was only to let you know why I'm leaning toward grumpy. Do you suppose I'm becoming a curmudgeon? Curmudgeons are defined as churlish and irascible; cantankerous old codgers. Hmmmm. Wellll, I think curmudgeonry is a perfectly valid response to a totally exasperating situation at any age. Yep, I'm definitely leaning toward grumpy.
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Genetically Engineered Antibodies Show Enhanced HIVFighting Abilities Thanks to Caltech Studies Capitalizing on a new insight into HIV's methodology for evading antibodies -- proteins produced by the immune system to identify and wipe out invading objects such as viruses -- Caltech researchers have developed antibody-based molecules that are more than 100 times better than our bodies' own defenses at binding to and neutralizing
HIV, when tested in vitro. The work suggests a novel approach that could be used to engineer more effective HIV-fighting drugs. Such therapeutics could potentially work at relatively low concentrations, and they are less likely to be affected by mutations of the virus, the researchers say. "If you were able to give this to someone who already had
HIV, you might even be able to clear the infection," says Caltech's Dr. Pamela Bjorkman, the Max Delbruck Professor of Biology and an investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The complete Caltech news story is at http:// www.caltech.edu/news/ genetically-engineered-antibodies-show-enhanced-hivfighting-abilities-45491.
To reduce the number of unwanted or stray animals in need of care, the Board of Supervisors has approved a motion by Supervisors Michael D. Antonovich and Hilda Solis directing the Department of Animal Care and control and County Counsel to prepare a draft ordinance requiring cat owners in incorporated county areas to
spay and neuter their pets. “Fewer animals entering the system reduces the numbers of those being euthanized, and decreases the cost to taxpayers,” said Antonovich, who authored the County’s model mandatory spay/neuter ordinance for dogs in 2006. “Spaying and neutering is the most impactful way to reduce the
number of animals requiring care by the county.” The draft ordinance will also provide low-cost spay/ neuter services and include a recommendation that a 5-signature letter from the Board of Supervisors be sent encouraging the county’s 88 cities to adopt similar proposals.
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The annual Huck Finn Fishing Derby and Campout will be here before you know it: Friday, March 27, 2015 – Sunday, March 29, 2015. The weekend long event is held at the Sierra Madre settling basins next to Dapper Field and behind the Public Works Yard. The fishing derby is open to youth ages 3-15 years. The event runs from 7:00am – 11:30am and costs $11 per youth. Registration is accepted the morning of the event only, and the entrance is located next to Dapper Field in Sierra Vista Park. All skill levels are welcome and experienced Fishing Guides will be on site to assist participants. The Pasadena Casting Club will also be demonstrating great fly fishing techniques. Awards in four age categories are announced at 12:00pm along with the participant raffle. The Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club will provide food avail-
able for purchase. The Sierra Madre Volunteer Firefighter Association is again making a large contribution to the 2015 Huck Finn Fishing Derby and Campout. Due to their generous support we would like to encourage participants to attend the SMVFA Pancake
Breakfast on May 2, 2015 from 7AM-11AM at Memorial Park. Tickets for the pancake breakfast will be sold at the fishing derby on March 28th. Tickets are $5 and they can also be purchased at The Only Place in Town or at the Fire Station.
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BY Emmy Hernandez Certified Financial Planner® Practitioner, Attorney at Law Hello Emmy. I opened a 529 college savings account this year for my grandson. Are my contributions tax deductible? By the way, I noticed a new EH Financial office when I dropped my grandson off at school recently. Have you opened a second branch? It’s nice to hear that your family is planning ahead. Alas, 529 contributions are not deductible on your federal tax return. Each state has different rules regarding these contributions. California offers no breaks for funding a college savings account. So, regretfully, this good deed offers no tax rewards. Many states that do give tax benefits for college savings accounts don’t allow their residents to deduct for contributions made to another states’ plan. Please consult a tax professional if this scenario applies to you.
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According to industry experts, there are several physical problems that will come under scrutiny during inspection when your home is for sale. A new report has been prepared which identifies the eleven most common of these problems, and what you should know about them before you list your home for sale. Whether you own an old home or a brand new one, there are a number of things that can fall short of requirements during a home inspection. If not identified and dealt with, any of
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tiative. Ideas are welcomed and are evaluated by saying “yes” rather than “no.” -Beyond Brainstorming: We’ve all been in brainstorming meetings in which we’re asked to come up ideas to solve a problem. While such strategies have merit, they lack creative juice. Instead, creativity grows when organizations use fresh approaches to tackle routine issues. Set out a brightly colored jar and ask employees to submit their ideas to a particular problem. Place bright paper, colored markers and stickers beside the jar for employees to use. Or hold a creative debate by splitting employees into teams in which they’re asked to come up with reasons about why a particular idea can work and how it will benefit the company. -Take Action: Creativity is nourished and lives only if ideas are acted upon. Now not every novel idea possesses enough merit for implementation but surely at least some do. Putting such ideas into action demonstrates that creativity is alive and well. Encourage creativity even more by having a celebration about the new idea.
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A day-by-day look at events and activities in the San Gabriel Valley this week Feb. 19 (Thursday) Ligature Marks (Feb. 12 Through Mar. 7, The Belfry Stage) – The synopsis is Terry and Jill are stuck in a twisted, dysfunctional romance. The problem is they can’t live without each other. Thanks to the thrilling and sadistic online game “Noir,” now they won’t have to – NORTH HOLLYWOOD
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Mozart’s Requiem (Feb. 19 @ 8 p.m., Ambassador Auditorium) - Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Music Director Jeffrey Kahane serves as musical “tour guide” for LACO’s annual “Discover” program, which this season features a special one-night-only exploration of Mozart’s incomparable and deeply moving Requiem in D minor – PASADENA Feb. 20 (Friday)
“A Walk in the Woods” (Through Feb. 21, Sierra Madre Playhouse) - Set in the midst of the Cold War, Lee Blessing’s powerful play dramatizes a stand-off between U.S. and Soviet arms negotiators as they battle for supremacy. Full of tension and humor, “A Walk in the Woods” shows how the relationship between the two experts evolves as they stroll in the woods above Geneva, away from the glare of the negotiating table – SIERRA MADRE
by Tanya Batura, and new paintings and drawings by Brian Cooper – WEST LOS ANGELES
La Bete Humaine (Feb. 20 @ 6 p.m., Norton Simon Museum) – This is a film presentation for a film directed by Jean Renoir – PASADENA Feb. 21 (Saturday)
Hollywood and Broadway (Feb. 14 Through Mar. 22, Hudson Guild Theater) - Hollywood meets Broadway in this hilarious world premiere comedy – LOS ANGELES
The Four Tops (Feb. 21 @ 8 p.m., Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation) – Don’t miss the chance to the see the Motown legends – ARCADIA
Speaker (Feb. 21 @ 11:30 a.m., 160 N Oakland) - Kathleen Doty, state president of the American Association of University Women, will be the speaker at a joint meeting of the Pasadena and Glendale branches of the AAUW – PASADENA Traditional Chinese Music (Feb. 21 @ 2 p.m., Rosemead Library) – Jie Ma will perform traditional Chinese music using the pipa and ruan – ROSEMEAD
South Pasadena Arts Council Talent Show (Feb. 21 @ 6 p.m., Fremont Center Theatre) - Calling all Middle School, High School and Adult performers to audition and perform. To reserve an audition time, please call Carl Weintraub at (323) 253-8547. We still have some open times available. Come out and show us your talent – SOUTH PASADENA
The Threepenny Opera (Feb. 21 @ 8 p.m., Feb. 22 @ 2 p.m., A Noise Within) - The Threepenny Opera debuted in Berlin in 1928. Threepenny is nothing short of a groundbreaking work of what is now termed Brechtian Theatre, in which the full use of theatricality is on display and the fourth wall is broken – LOS ANGELES Pasadena Author Fair (Feb. 21 @ 10 a.m., Central Library) - Books will be on display and available for sale. Authors will be on hand to chat with visitors and sign copies of their books. Special author presentations will be offered throughout the event – PASADENA
Winter Concert (Feb. 20 @ 7:30 p.m., Occidental College) - The Caltech-Occidental Concert Band, directed by William Bing, will present its annual Winter Concert, free – LOS ANGELES
33rd Annual Black History Parade (Feb. 21 @ 10 a.m., 1081 N. Fair Oaks) - Begins at Charles White Park in Altadena, heads south on Fair Oaks Avenue and ends at Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Food for purchase, fun activities for kids, displays, music and other free fun - PASADENA
“Head Space” (Feb. 6 Through Mar. 22, Contact museum for exhibition times and details) - JAUS is very pleased to present Head Space a two person exhibition featuring new sculptures
Vienna Boys Choir (Feb. 21 @ 8 p.m., Caltech) - The choir will sing a program of music that ranges from medieval to contemporary and experimental music. Motets and lieder form the core of the repertoire, as do the choir’s own arrangements of waltzes and polkas by Strauss – PASADENA
45th Annual Friends of the Sierra Madre Library Wine and Cuisine Tasting (Feb. 20 @ 6 p.m., Alverno Villa) – Plan to attend this elegant affair in a historic setting where you will taste wines from across the state. Tickets start at $60 – SIERRA MADRE
Zodiac Lunar New Year Celebration (Feb. 21 @ 10 a.m., Los Angeles Zoo) - The L.A. Zoo presents a ZOODIAC LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION with dragon dance parades and shows – LOS ANGELES
Mad for Mardi Gras (Feb. 21 @ 10 a.m., Gilb Museum) – Trace the traditions of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras and the Museum Education Center - ARCADIA
Feb. 22 (Sunday) “Historical View of African American Families” (Through Feb. 28, Hastings Branch Library) - Explore the lives of African-American families through literature and the civil rights movement in a special exhibit – PASADENA Roseleaf Ragtime Club (Feb. 22 @ 1 p.m., 120 E. Lemon) - Free parking is available in several nearby city-owned lots or on the street nearby. Most street parking is unrestricted on Sundays. Features ragtime performances - MONROVIA Historic Tree Walk (Feb. 22 @ 11 a.m., The Arboretum) - Free with admission. Meet the trees planted on the ground more than 100 years ago during the Baldwin era ARCADIA Feb. 23 (Monday)
The Royal Camellia Court – Jerry Jambazian
EDITOR’S PICK OF THE WEEK 71st Annual Temple City Camellia Festival Festival, Family & Fun is the theme for the 71st Annual Camellia Festival, which will take place Friday, Feb. 20th to Sunday Feb. 22nd at Temple City Park. Carnival hours are Friday (4:00 - 10:00 p.m.), Saturday (11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.), and Sunday (12:00 noon-8:00 p.m.) with the Parade held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. The Coronation of the Camellia Festival Royal Court and Banner Carriers was held on Jan. 30th and Queen Zoey Kallianiotis, King Gianni Valenzuela, Princess Kate Kohn, Princess Jazmine Zee, Prince Landon Pure, Prince Blake Skaggs, and Banner Carriers Mya Beserra, Samantha Lopez, Cobin Motta, and Gianni Camera were all celebrated before their friends, family and community at the Live Oak Community Center. The Royal Court will ride down Las Tunas Drive in the Camellia Parade Saturday morning, Feb. 21st beginning at 10:00 a.m. You will want to make sure to arrive early in order to watch the Tiger Squadron fly over of the parade route, which will kick off the parade. The Grand Marshall for this year’s parade is actor David Kirk Grant who is a wonderful product of the Temple City Unified Schools performing arts program. In recognition of the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII, the Festival is proud to honor several local WWII Veterans as Honorary Grand Marshalls. A reception in their honor will be held on Sunday, Feb. 22nd at 12 noon in the pavilion at Temple City Park, and the public is invited. General Chairman, Donna Georgino, wants to insure that the public does not miss out on any of the “fun” during the 3-day family festival, which will include concerts by the Kelly Rae Band, LA.Vation (U2 Tribute Band), and Mia Pfirrman (The Voice Contestant) featuring Madam. Fierce. And for all Temple City High School Alumni, there will be a Mini Reunion held in the Wine and Beer Garden Saturday night. In addition to our own Royal Court, energetic youth groups and bands, this year’s parade will begin with a fly over by the Tiger Squadron and will include appearances by Rose Parade Princesses Mackenzie Byers and Emily Stoker, local WWII Veterans as Honorary Grand Marshals, and Actor and Temple City High School Alumni David Kirk Grant as our Grand Marshal. If you need additional information call the Festival Office at (626) 285-2171 extension 2350 or nfish@templecity.us
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Senior Citizen of the Year Nominations (Through Feb. 27) – Nominations for the City of Arcadia Senior Services Senior Citizen of the Year now accepted – ARCADIA
Essay Contest (Through Feb. 28) – Read, Discover, Connect Art and Essay Contest by the Sierra Madre Library – SIERRA MADRE Feb. 24 (Tuesday)
Jazzy Ash and the Leapin’ Lizards (Feb. 24 @ 3:30 p.m., 999 E. Washington Blvd) - Dance and sing along to family friendly music from New Orleans - PASADENA Feb. 25 (Wednesday)
“The Whipping Man” (Through Mar. 1, Pasadena Playhouse) - South Coast Repertory the play as follows: The Civil War has ended, leaving destruction in its wake. As a raging storm illuminates what’s left of a once majestic plantation home, three Jewish men prepare for Passover—the owner’s son, and his family’s former slaves – PASADENA
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In The Waiting Room by nick kipley The mentally disabled man sitting in the wheelchair pukes into hospital-issue green-plastic vomit bag held open at spittoon-width by a green-plastic ring and his mother pats him on the back. From elsewhere in the waiting room comes a phlegmy hacking bout. An old woman who looks so jaded and sick and old that she could be the main character in a Greek myth, clutches her own hospital-issue green-plastic vomit bag—which is empty (for now). There are 43 people, give or take, in the waiting room of Citrus Valley Medical Center’s Queen Of The Valley Campus, at 11:45pm, on the last night that the Affordable Healthcare Act— Obama Care—is open for enrollment. The Waiting Room is ‘C’, shaped, with the admissions counter and its Plexiglas barrier skirting the outside of the ‘C’ and a subdivided nodule housing the bathrooms contained within a smaller, enclosed ‘c’. Cc: with the Waiting room comprising the cul-de-sac of space between the C’s. Filling every available square foot of non-counter space are rows of chairs facing each other so that everyone in their side of the ‘C’ can see everyone else in that side, as well as their side’s own prominently-displayed, forty-inch, flat screen T.V. The flat screens are either playing late news or the History Channel and their presence in their respective branch of the ‘C’ is omnipresent. Queen of the Valley’s Emergency Department is not allowed to deny any patient treatment and cannot legally give out better care to one patient over an-
other dependent upon their health insurance plan (or lack thereof). The attendant working behind the counter—who didn’t want to be named—said that patient care in the ER is given out in terms of extremity. If you come in with a bad stomach ailment and sit for a full six hours before some random dude who hobbles in off the street, screaming, in his tibia and fibula protruding from the end of a bloodstained and shredded pant leg, guess who gets to see the doctor first? As it should be. In London a few years ago, the National Health Service (NHS) ran a series of laconically English posters describing a fictitious youth named, “Joe.” In one poster, Joe was sitting patiently in Accident & Emergency (A&E is ‘English’ English for what Americans call “the ER”) suffering silently from a knife-wound to the gut. The caption read something like: “A&E: Do you really need it? Don’t be the one to hold up Joe.” Which, in the U.S., would be lawsuit city for any number of your Gloria Allred type figures. Which, to be fair, is a really dumb mentality we’ve cultivated as a nation. But this entitlement is not—and here’s the big theory—designated to one single socio/economic class: it stems from a group of people whose sense of entitlement and self-worth is so gigantic that it has come to affect every social interaction today. And I’m not talking about the generation of people born in the 1980s. You can leave them out of this (for now). According to current policy, since that generation is mostly in debt and isn’t buying houses their
political capital is effectively nil. No, this isn’t a commentary about people born in the 1980s, this is a piece discussing the generation who MADE the 1980s. This idea of instant-gratification was manufactured by the same people who call people on welfare lazy and think that billionaires with stock options should get bonuses when they first inflate the economy, and then ignite it like a flaming zeppelin with their ubiquitous cigarend. But in order to arrive at that logic you need to be willing to reward “risk takers” because the future is totally impossible to conceive. That is to say: our country’s current cultural and political ethos seems to stem from a political rhetoric/ series of mass-media institutions designed to instill overwhelming fear that tomorrow might not arrive, so that today we must live as ravenously as possible. And this is fair enough, given the people in power were told at the age of approximately six, that at literally any given second at any time—day or night—everything could get vaporized in a cataclysmic mushroom cloud. So it makes sense to that end: why put off tomorrow what you can spend money on today? Why not experiment with mind-blowing psychedelics and orgiastic sexual free-for-alls when tomorrow we could all be a series of green-glowing skeletons lying strewn about in a surreally vacant landscape where not even weeds can grow? But, to be fair, that’s literally how life (and death) works FOR EVERYONE. We’re all just one genetically-eroded blood vessel
away from a ruptured aorta or mind-wiping brain hemorrhage. But does that mean we should do everything in our current power to live life to the absolute fullest at all times? Of course not. Choosing to do that would be horrifyingly reckless. Plus, if you live “life to the fullest” then, doesn’t eventually that “full-
est” just become “life?” In order words: could this be the root cause why certain people admonish Ronald Reagan for all his alleged “accomplishments?” Could it be that many current politicians—regardless on what side of the aisle their loyalties lie—liked Ronald Reagan (or at least the 1980s) not because of the
short-term economic stability that came with the era, but because maybe these politicians were—at that point in their lives—relatively young and optimistic and able to live their lives to the absolute (economic) fullest? To read the rest of this article it can be found on our website www.pasadenaindependent.com
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Major Crimes in Duarte Cut in Half Through Decade Grand Thefts, Assaults Increase from 2013 Totals by joe taglieri
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erious crimes in Duarte have decreased 50 percent through the last decade, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department statistics, though the city's top law enforcement official warned of a likely imminent rise in property crime. In a Feb. 10 presentation to the Duarte City Council, Public Safety Director Brian Villalobos reported the latest annual totals for felonious violent and property crimes, known as "Part 1" offenses. In 2014 there were 265 reported Part 1 crimes in Duarte, compared with 535 in 2004 and 282 in 2013. The most significant decrease occurred with stolen vehicles, down from 63 in 2013 to 50 incidents a year later. Residential burglaries were down from 55 to 43 reported crimes, and nonresidential burglaries fell from 36 to 25 incidents in
2014. Villalobos credited the decline in property crimes over the last three years to the city's active neighborhood watch program that teams area residents with Temple City Sheriff's Station personnel. "Be vigilant, call in everything you see that's suspicious," he said. "We don't have a cop on every corner, but there's a neighbor on every street." In an email to Duarte Dispatch, Villalobos shared his perspective on property crime reduction, noting steps the Public Safety Department and Sheriff's deputies have taken after a 2011 state law, known as Assembly Bill 109, reduced prison time for nonviolent offenses. "Fearing an influx of parolees and probationers into Los Angeles County, the Public Safety Department made a conscious effort to reinvigorate our existing neighborhood watch block
captains and to recruit new block captains," Villalobos said. "The theory being that we would have eyes and ears throughout the community to report crimes and suspicious persons to Temple Station. I wholeheartedly believe that this is the reason for our low crime rates." On the decade-long crime reduction in Duarte, Villalobos observed: "I became the director of Public Safety approximately nine years ago. My goals were to strengthen the intervention and prevention programs aimed at diverting youth from joining gangs or committing juvenile delinquent acts in order to reduce juvenile arrests and recruit deputies who wanted to work in Duarte and commit themselves to communityoriented policing." The most serious violent crimes — murder and rape — are uncommon in Duarte, statistics show. In the last 10 years,
three homicides in 2004 were the highest annual total. One murder occurred in 2013 and none in 2014. Five rapes in 2011 were the largest total in the 10-year period. A slight increase was documented for 2014, up to three incidents compared with two a year prior. Grand theft also spiked upward in 2014 with 48 reported incidents, 19 more than in 2013. Villalobos noted a recent change in California law that raised the value of stolen goods for the felony grand theft designation. Proposition 47, which voters approved in November, raised the level of stolen property value that qualifies a theft as a felony rather than a misdemeanor. "Grand thefts are part of the bigger picture of property crimes rising," said Villalobos. "A majority of these crimes involved shoplifting incidents and theft from construction sites. Al-
though some of these businesses employ best practices of deterring crime, they are still a vulnerable segment of the community to theft-related crimes." Despite Duarte's overall crime-reduction trend, Villalobos cautioned that the end of steadily decreasing property crime statistics may be at hand. "It is my opinion that property crime will continue to rise," Villalobos said. "The reason being is that Proposition 47 will create a revolving door for lowerlevel offenders who have the propensity to commit property-related crimes." Assaults also increased from 23 reported incidents in 2013 to 33 last year. This was due in part to a jump in domestic violence incidents, according to Villalobos, which he said the Public Safety and local Sheriff's departments would focus on efforts to reduce in 2015. Gang-related violence is also down significantly,
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according to Villalobos' presentation. Gang activity involving crimes against persons and property dropped from a peak of 86 incidents in 2010 to just nine last year, and 2014's 32 juvenile arrests are half of what they were in 2012. Villalobos noted state grants, known as the California Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention program, that fund afterschool programs and other efforts aimed at reducing gang membership and activity in Duarte. Though not categorized as a Part 1 crime, Villalobos also pointed out efforts to reduce graffiti tagging through what he called an "art therapy program" that gets kids busted for tagging involved in mural painting. Villalobos concluded his presentation with announcements for upcoming community events that involve the Public Safety Department. Events include outdoor movie nights this spring at the Duarte Teen Center, Beardslee Park and Maxwell Elementary School, the local neighborhood watch program's participation in National Night Out on Aug. 4 and Red Ribbon Week in October, which promotes drug-free living.
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Arcadia PD Feb. 8
Just before 1:37 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Huntington Drive and Sunset Avenue for being parked in a fire lane. Upon contacting the driver, the officer noticed the 50-year-old Hispanic male was asleep and there was a glass pipe, commonly used to smoke methamphetamine, in plain sight along with an open can of beer inside the vehicle. He was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of an Open Container in a Motor Vehicle and was transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Feb. 9
At about 7:37 a.m., an officer responded to 1300 South Golden West Avenue regarding a theft of oil in progress. An investigation revealed a 57-year-old Chinese male was seen syphoning kitchen grease with the intention of selling the recycled oil. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At approximately 7:04 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of Genoa Street regarding a robbery report that occurred earlier in the day. Near the intersection of Duarte Road and Second Avenue, a female victim was pushed and had her cell phone stolen by an unknown White male while waiting for the bus. The investigation is ongoing. The suspect is described as a White male, ap-
proximately 25-years-old, 5’4”, 160 pounds.
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Around 10:30 a.m., an officer responded to the 800 block of Fairview Avenue regarding a vehicle burglary report. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect broke the front passenger window and stole the victim’s purse and contents. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were loc m his right nostril. Through a series of tests, officers concluded the 41-year-old Asian male was under the influence of a controlled substance. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Driving Under the Influence/Injury Traffic Collision at 4:56 p.m., police responded to the report of an injury traffic collision in the 500 block of Norumbega. A male subject was driving up Norumbega when he crashed into the front of the property. The resident saw that the driver was trying to flee and gave chase. Officers arrived and detained the subject, who had visible injuries to his face. The driver was determined to be extremely intoxicated. Due to his injuries, the driver was taken to a hospital for treatment. Charges will be submitted to the District Attorney’s office for filing.
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Feb. 14
Just after 9:40 a.m., an officer responded to the 000 West Duarte Road regarding a non-injury, hit and run traffic collision. Party-1 was seen backing out of a parking spot when they hit the front bumper of Party-2 before fleeing without providing documentation. Party-1 is described as a dark beige SUV. The investigation is ongoing. At approximately 10:26 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 800 block of Arcadia Avenue regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect broke in through a rear window, ransacked the bedrooms, and fled undetected with an unknown amount of property. No witnesses were located. The investigation is ongoing.
Feb. 9
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72 Hour Mental Evaluation at 1:39 p.m., an officer responded to the front of a business in the 600 block of West Huntington. A subject wearing camouflage was making threats about shooting people. Officers contacted the subject and no weapons were found. The subject was taken to a hospital, where he was held for a 72 hour mental evaluation.
Feb. 10
Weapon on School Grounds - Suspect Arrested at 1:47 p.m., staff from an elementary school called police to report a student being detained for possession of a folding knife. A male student brought the knife to school and passed it on to one of the female students. The female student started showing off
the knife to others. When school staff learned about the knife and confronted the student, she ran and gave it back to the male subject she received it from. The knife was eventually recovered and the female student was cited for possessing a knife on school grounds.
Feb. 11
Vehicle Burglary at 8:16 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 500 block of Diamond. The victim parked and thought she locked her vehicle in front of her home. When her husband went out to use the vehicle the next evening, he found the car was unlocked and property was missing. The investigation is continuing.
Pasadena PD Feb. 10
Pasadena Police Canine Officer Widger monitored a request by the Pasadena Air Ship (TFO was Pasadena Police Officer Miles) requesting a K-9 for a scent search. Detectives assigned to a regional narcotics taskforce saw the occupants of two vehicles transfer several heavy bags from one vehicle to another. A traffic stop was conducted on one of the vehicles and Officer Widger and his K-9 partner, Nico, responded to the scene. Officer Widger had Nico conduct a scent search of the car and located approximately $1 million dollars in US currency. Excellent police work by Pasadena Police Officers Miles and Officer Widger. K-9 Nico did a great job as well.
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Feb. 10
At 1:19 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the Siesta Inn, 2800 block of East Colorado Boulevard regarding a possible suicide. On arrival, officers talked with the hotel manager who said he opened the victim’s room (Female White, 44 years old, Hollywood Resident) when she failed to check-out. The manager located the victim, who apparently cut her wrists, lying inside the bathtub. He immediately notified PPD. Officers entered the room and saw the lifeless victim. There was no evidence of forced entry or foul play. PPD detectives and the Los Angeles Coroner’s Office were notified. Our preliminary investigation indicated that the victim committed suicide.
Feb. 12
Pasadena Police detectives assigned to the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) along with officers from the Special Enforcement Section (SES) served a narcotic search warrant in the 1000 block of North Raymond Avenue. The warrant was based on an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. During the search of the residence, 35 kilos of cocaine (77 lbs.), a semi-automatic handgun, and a large amount of currency were recovered. It is likely the cocaine was destined to the streets of Pasadena and surrounding cities. One suspect was taken into custody with incident. Outstanding police work by all the detectives and officers involved.
At about 10:28 a.m., Pasadena Police Officers Cass and Polimeni were on routine patrol in a marked police car when they saw a subject walking on the sidewalk smoking marijuana from a glass pipe (common device used to ingest marijuana). When the officers attempted to contact the male, he ran but was ultimately apprehended after a brief physical struggle. Officers discovered the suspect was armed with a loaded .22 caliber “derringer” handgun stolen in Sierra Madre. The suspect later admitted to knowing the gun was stolen and that he had purchased it “off the streets.” The suspect is a male juvenile and he was arrested without further incident. Because of the professional and proactive efforts of Pasadena Police Officers Cass and Polimeni, no one was injured and another dangerous firearm was seized.
Feb. 12
At about 9:03 p.m., Pasadena Police Officers Morris and J. Calderon were conducting routine patrol in a marked police car near Los Robles and Orange Grove Boulevard as part of the department’s Violence Reduction Effort (VRE) when they observed a vehicle fail to stop for a red traffic light. The officers pursued the vehicle for approximately one block where the suspect collided into a block wall. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and later officers discovered he was on parole for burglary.
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Nuns on the Run
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Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation Executive Director at Mar. 5 Forum Sue Cook to Speak on State of the Art Facility
Walking is definitely one of the best exercises one can do. In Duarte, heading to Bradbury, people are taking note of the good habits ( pardon the pun) that Santa Teresita Nuns inspire. And a cleverly placed sign alerts walkers to watch out for Nuns who frequent the path. - Photo by Terry Miller
Sue Cook, Executive Director of the Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation, will be the guest speaker at the next Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Forum sponsored by Singpoli. The Forum is scheduled for 8 a.m. Thursday, Mar. 5, in the Chamber’s conference room at 388 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, which is sponsored by Foothill Credit Union. The non-profit Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation was created to support arts education in the schools and is dedicated to maintaining the Performing Arts Center as a nucleus for the arts,
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education and engagement where the lives of students and the greater community are enriched. The Performing Arts Center opened in late 2012. The most recent high school musical production is “Hairspray,” set for Mar. 19-21. The first two nonstudent shows of this season at the Performing Arts Center were 1970s super group “Three Dog Night” and the 1960’s popular Motown band “The Four Tops,” the latter coming on Feb. 21. The rest of the winter/ spring season features three more exciting acts, “Big Voodoo Daddy” (Mar. 27), “The Muppet Movie Sing-Along” (May 16), and “Dick Fox Doo Wop Extravaganza” (June 6). Tickets are on sale at www. Arcadiapaf.org. For information please call (626) 8211781. VIP Meet and Greets for each concert are also available for purchase. As Executive Director, Sue is responsible for plan-
ning, organizing and directing fund-raising events and performing arts programs reaching all sectors of the Arcadia community and surrounding areas. She also provides long-range strategic leadership and dayto-day administration with the goal of providing an optimum learning and performance environment for students and the surrounding communities. In her prior career path, Sue left a successful career in sales and marketing at See’s Candies to follow through on her degree in Business Entrepreneurship from USC and take classes in project management and floral design, earning her Certification in Meeting and Event Planning from Cal State Long Beach. She was hired as Project Manager for celebrity event producer, The Party Goddess!, and then as Event Producer for Los Angeles Party Designs, where she was the lead event producer
for the IFC Television Critics and Spirit Awards events. In 2009 she founded boutique event production and design company SoozEvents!, specializing in creating distinctive social events. In 2011, she was a finalist in the BizBash Reader’s Choice Awards for Social Event Planner of the Year. The public is invited on the first Thursday of each month to hear informative presentations at the monthly Government Affairs Forums sponsored by Singpoli and led by Chairman Jack Orswell and co-chair Peter Ulrich, former Arcadia City Councilman. A discussion of pending legislation and other updates will be provided by representatives from City, County, and State government offices, the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension and the Monrovia-ArcadiaDuarte Town Council. RSVPs to the Chamber of Commerce office are appreciated – (626) 447-2159 or info@ ArcadiaCaChamber.org.
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Sierra Madre’s Creative Arts Group Celebrates Floral Art Creative Arts Group is proud to present Art in Bloom, an art exhibition pairing Sierra Madre’s finest floral designers with work from our most talented artists. Designers will create floral arrangements to complement select works of art which may include paintings, sculptures, glass, or mixed media to be displayed along with the piece of artwork in our gallery. An opening reception with wine and hors d’oeuvres will be held Friday, Mar. 6 from 7-9 p.m. The show will continue Saturday 11-5 p.m., and Sunday 10-4 p.m.
By Ea Nicole Madrigal Starting last Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Laemmle Pasadena Playhouse 7, the Pasadena International Film Festival displayed some of the most creative, innovative, and thought-provoking short and extended films from across the nation (including some produced in foreign countries such as Italy, Australia, Ireland, and Spain). The five day event culminated in the 2015 PIFF Award Ceremony. For cinephiles, the PIFF is an excellent opportunity to screen up-and-coming directors, screenwriters, and actors. The PIFF is also vastly important to the film industry, because it allows lovers of cinema (particularly those who reside in the San Gabriel Valley) to experience groundbreaking work without attending some of the harder-to-get-into film festivals in Hollywood. Taken all together, Laemmle (the hallmark theater in Los Angeles for independent cinema) is an ideal place for this kind of event to occur. On any day during the festival, there were up to twenty different films screened at the Playhouse Theater separated by time slots and thematic, categorical blocks. Two of these many films were standouts among the rest. In the category, “Risky Businesses,” the film “7 Minutes” (starring Jason Ritter) was an hour and a half drama about a botched bank robbery. And what could go so badly for a trio of young men trying to rob a bank in order to make good on a drug deal gone wrong? A lot. The story jumps forward and backward in time, but in a sophisticated way that
serves the purpose to continually return to the “seven minutes” originally planned to successfully perform the heist. In a love story that intermixes the “little ditty of Jack and Diane” with the recent film “The Town;” “7 Minutes” provides just enough high end drama in a low budget capacity. Kris Kristofferson’s surprise appearance in the film also adds a bit of Hollywood glamour to the production. However, my favorite film from the weekend was “Wings of Silver: The Vi Cowden Story.” This is a short biographical documentary of Vi Cowden, who had an incredible passion for life and happened to be one of just over 1,000 women who served as a Women’s Air Force Service Pilot in World War II. The filmmaking itself is not something that was particularly impressive. Instead, it was the narrative that Cowden provides about her life that charms the audience and tells a heartbreaking story about the reality of women’s experiences in this early era of the 20th century (especially the experiences of women who served the country as a member of the
military). As Cowden reveals throughout the interview which serves as the central story line during the film, her passion for flight began at an early age and she was proud to be able to serve her country during WWII as a pilot. Yet, as she also exposes, when the W.A.S.P. program was deactivated, most women had to pay their own way home from the military bases; they could not find jobs as commercial airline pilots after the war; and they did not receive Veteran’s benefits until nearly 30 years later. The documentary originally debuted in 2010, and Cowden died just a year later at the age of 94. Her story warmed the hearts of the audience at the PIFF. Mixed with fictional and non-fiction story lines, the PIFF reminded audiences about the variety of human dramas – both created and otherwise – that stir the soul in a myriad of directions when they are put to film. As a lover of cinema, it is my hope that the Pasadena International Film Festival will continue to grow as it has become a standout in the cultural landscape of the San Gabriel Valley.
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Bruce Bruce brings his witty, spontaneous comedy style to The Ice House on Sunday, Mar. 1. Bruce Bruce has been entertaining audiences young and old, and of all backgrounds, for years. Although Bruce is known for his adult comedy, he prides himself on not using vulgarity to win a laugh. In addition to numerous film
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the line-up. The highly regarded songwriter/guitarist and original “Wall of Voodoo” vocalist Stan Ridgway and his wife, singer-songwriter Pietra Wexstun, are also scheduled to appear. A special surprise guest or
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two may also take the stage. More than 300 AHS alumni, along with friends and fans of Mr. Ramsey, are traveling to Arcadia for the event – some from as far away as Colorado, Washington, Iowa and Georgia. In addition to the benefit memorial concert, Santa Anita Park is dedicating the day’s last thoroughbred horse race in his memory, and the City of Arcadia has proclaimed Feb. 21 Joe Ramsey
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As a founding member of “The Prime Movers,” and later the immensely popular “Dread Zeppelin,” both of which featured fellow Arcadia musicians, Mr. Ramsey rose to prominence as a bass player, guitarist and vocalist during the heyday of Southern California’s rock scene in the late ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. He graduated from AHS in 1974 and attended Pasadena City College. More recently, he founded Resistor Records, a vinyl record store in Monrovia, where he lived with his wife Allison and daughters, ages 6 and 4. Mr. Ramsey died Dec. 29 at Arcadia Methodist Hospital following a nearly decade-long struggle with cancer and heart problems, and a recent stroke. A limited number of tickets are available online until 6 p.m. Friday at ArcadiaApaches-donations.com. Suggested donations of $60 or more and will go to cover the cost of staging the event. Any proceeds will be donated to the AHS Alumni Association’s Joe Ramsey Memorial Scholarship and to the Ramsey family to help defray medical expenses and sudden loss of income. Questions about the event can be directed to alumni@arcadiaapaches. net.
Local Horn Players Join “The Four Tops” Saturday in Arcadia Local horn players from Arcadia and surrounding communities will be joining legendary Motown group “The Four Tops” onstage at Arcadia Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets, available online by visiting www.Arcadiapaf. org, are $39.50 to $109.50 with VIP Meet and Greet Packages available. The theatre is at 188 Campus Drive
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Band program; and Mike Danielson, Music Director at First Avenue Middle School for over 20 years and president of the Arcadia Teachers Association. Other local musicians who will be backing up “The Four Tops” include Peter Connell, lead trombonist for the Disneyland Band; Jason Goldman, Jazz Studies professor at USC; Paul Navidad; Nick Gomez; Andrew Carney; and Sean Franz, who has toured with the Brian Setzer Orchestra, plays professionally at Disneyland, and travels to perform all over the world. “The Four Tops” have had over 15 top-20 singles in the U.S. including “Baby I Need Your Loving,” “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),” ”It’s The Same Old Song,” “Reach Out, I’ll Be There,” and “Ain’t No Woman (Like The One I’ve Got).”
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Traditional Chinese Music with Jie Ma at Rosemead Library
Jie Ma will perform traditional Chinese music using the pipa and ruan and will also discuss the history of these beautiful instruments. Jie Ma has performed in China, Japan, and at a wide variety of venues throughout the United States as a soloist, in ensembles, and as a featured
performer. She is considered to be one of the most notable pipa players in the west. Don’t miss this exciting event! Traditional Chinese Music with Jie Ma, a free event at the Rosemead Library. Saturday, Feb. 21 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. 8800 Valley Blvd. (626) 573-5220.
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Now anyone can build houses as big as they choose that would stand out like an eyesore. They don’t have to have a certain amount of given space like it was specified by the past councils. I guess this called the “neighbor friendly guest reach out your window and shake hands.” While your neighbors across the street that have lived here for 50+ years and enjoyed looking out their windows at the mowed lawns only see a gigantic house. Oh well, times and people do change. What a shame. One of Mom and Dad’s guests talked about watching the council meeting on T.V. They talked about the many committees they have. Every council member is on some kind of committee. There must be at least ten different committees or so. Why can’t they come up with a decision as a whole instead of committees to make the decision? Isn’t this what they were elected to do as part of their job? Are they getting extra pay for each committee they serve on? Camellia Festival. This was really the last straw. Beer and wine? What kind of an example is this council setting for the youth of the City or any other city? The Camellia Festival is strictly for the youth in the last 70+ years. That was what the youth looked forward to. King. Queen. Prince and Princess. Banner. Carriers. All 1st-grade Band. Little League. All who march in the parade are youth. This Festival has been known in all surrounding areas for youth. I guess the council is trying to compete with St. Luke’s Fiestas. There is no comparison. It is held on church property like all the other Catholic Churches. Camellia Festival is held on City property that is basically owned by the citizens of Temple City. Alcohol has never been served on
City property. What happens if a person is arrested for a D.U.I. after leaving the park, someone is injured or killed. It really sounds great. “Person was leaving the Beer and Wine garden at Temple City Park where the Camellia Festival is held for the youth.” It is so sad how the present Council has changed the City. It will never again be the quaint little hometown community it once was. Going into the 21st century, the past is gone. Its old-time history is in the past. Every realizes time goes on but what a shame that there has to be such a drastic change that the city is no longer the quaint little hometown it used to be and it wasn’t that long ago that we all remember what it was. The last couple of years the people that have been in office have changed the history of Temple City, the quaint city that we all knew as middle town USA. I’m sure Mr. Walter Temple would agree; it will never be the same. Sincerely, R. Torres Lake Hou., Arizona, Formerly of Temple City Smoking Double Standard Dear Editor: I think it’s pretty sad when you have a Councilman with such double standards. Mr. Fernando Vizcarra complained “Who do you ask to check on when wood fires are being burnt on off [illegible]?” My question is, who do you complain to when there is an ordinance “No smoking in the park or public places?” When Mr. Vizcarra lights up a cigarette and puffs away, who do you complain to? The Mayor? He was the Mayor. What a joke. I guess when you’re on City Council you can have double standards. -John Savage Temple City
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20 Marching Bands Selected To “Find Adventure” in 2016 Rose Parade® Pasadena Tournament of Roses® 2016 President Mike Matthiessen today announced 18 of the 20 marching bands that will participate in the 127th Rose Parade, themed “Find Your Adventure.” The bands hail from across the United States as well as from Guatemala, Japan and Mexico. The two bands not yet announced will be from the universities competing in the 102nd Rose Bowl Game®. They will be added to the lineup when those schools are determined. The 18 bands announced today are (listed alphabetically by name): -Albany State University – Marching Rams, Albany, Ga. -Allen High School – The Allen Eagle Escadrille, Allen, Texas
-Centro Escolar José Maria Morelos y Pavón – Aguilas Doradas Marching Band, Puebla, Mexico -Franklin Regional High School – Panther Band, Murrysville, Pa. -Instituto Pedro Molina – Latin Band Pedro Molina, Guatemala -Jenks High School – Trojan Pride, Jenks, Okla. -Los Angeles Unified School District, All District High School Honor Band, Los Angeles -Mira Mesa High School – Sapphire Sound, San Diego, Calif. -Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band & Herald Trumpets, Pasadena, Calif. -Plymouth-Canton Educational Park – PlymouthCanton Educational Park, Canton, Mich.
-Punahou School – Punahou Marching Band, Honolulu, Hawaii -Saratoga High School – Saratoga High School Marching Band and Color Guard, Saratoga, Calif. -The Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band, Los Angeles -Toho High School – Toho High School Dragon Band, Japan -United States Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band, San Diego, Calif. -Virginia Military Institute – VMI Regimental Band, Lexington, Va. -William Mason High School – Mason High School Marching Comets, Mason, Ohio -Wyoming All-State Marching Band, Cheyenne, Wyo. Bands are selected by
the Tournament of Roses based on a variety of criteria including musicianship, marching ability and entertainment or special interest value. In order to be considered, band representatives submitted detailed applications, which included photos, video footage and letters of recommendation. Bands are required to raise all necessary funds for travel and accommodations. In addition to marching in the five-and-a-half mile Rose Parade on New Year’s Day, bands also perform in one of three Bandfest events scheduled for Dec. 29 and 30, 2015, at Pasadena City College. Band applications for the 2017 Rose Parade will be available on the Tournament of Roses website in spring 2015.
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Angry Residents cite McBride’ s Controversial Immigration Views Continued from page 1
ing their outrage regarding a vote McBride had taken as mayor of Hemet in June 2010, wherein the Hemet City Council voted unanimously to support SB 1070, Arizona's controversial illegal immigration law. Information about political votes are not typically part of a professional recruitment vetting process. Because the San Bernardino Police Department's Assistant Police Chief had previously served as a city councilman for this city in Riverside County, the issue arose after the initial selection process. Given the response by some members of the community, McBride decided to withdraw his acceptance of the offer to take the position, noting that his partnership with the community is critical to his style of policing. "I have always forged strong relationships with the communities I've served, including immigrant communities," McBride said. "But given
the political dynamic this is raising, I want to be respectful and just remove myself as a candidate." McBride was chosen from a field of 25 qualified applicants through an extensive search process overseen by Alliance Resource Consulting, which the city hired to conduct a nationwide search for a new police chief. The company will continue to spearhead the search at no additional cost to the city. "We will continue to move forward with this process and get this position filled quickly," said El Monte City Manager Raul Godinez II. "Assistant Chief McBride handled this situation professionally. I'm confident that we will find another qualified candidate to serve as El Monte’s police chief soon. In the meantime, Interim Police Chief Roger Johnson has agreed to continue his tenure with the City."
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Kranz Intermediate School 7th Graders Explore Their Future during Career Day
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rofessionals in a variety of fields shared their expertise with seventh graders at Kranz Intermediate School during the school’s Career Day event. The students were dressed for success and eager to learn about various careers as they welcomed 19 guest speakers to their campus. “We are so grateful to our guests for taking time from their busy schedules to share their experiences and expertise with our students,” said Mario Gonzales, assistant principal. “Career Day is a wonderful way to expose our students to many different professions they might not be aware of, and it plants the seeds in the lives of our future leaders.” The many careers represented included a project engineer, a chemist, a college football coach, a cake decorator, a choreographer and dance studio owner, a cinematographer, an optometrist, barbers, a pastry chef, a Department of Water and Power lineman, and a youth program director. Helping to organize the event and acting as ambassadors for the day were
students from Kranz’s AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program. “Career day is great!” said Melissa Torres, AVID student. “We have a lot of people here today representing a lot of different careers and it’s good to hear about their jobs and how they got them. It makes me think of my future and what I’d like to do for a career.” “I’m glad we have career day in 7th grade because I think it’s important to start planning for our future now,” said Vanessa Aguilar-Chaires. Encouraging the students to pick a career or job that they love was Citrus College football coach, Alberto Cid. “I love my job and wake up every morning excited to go to work. It’s the best feeling ever. My advice to you is to do what you love and what makes you happy.” Cid’s decision to become a coach was sparked in middle school and solidified in high school, as the coaches he had provided great influence in his life. “My coaches were like father figures to me and really helped me be a better student, athlete and person,
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and I realized I could impact young people in a positive way too and help them to be the best they can be.” A UCLA graduate, Cid encouraged the students to do well in school, go to college and create good study habits now because they will help in the future. “Everything you do now plays a part in your future. So play sports, build relationships with your teachers and coaches and study hard. It will pay-off big time in your future.” Other professionals lending their time and talent to Career Day were
Cynthia Prendiz and Sonia Lopez from the non-profit Kids Come First; Olympic Boxer, Joseph Diaz, Jr.; Cake Decorator, Stephanie Bass; Pastry Chef, Mina Rich; El Monte Police Officer, Jesus Rojas; Chemist, Gustavo Quintana, Jr.; Optometrist, Lorena Forgey; Youth Program Director, Alfred Mendoza; Soccer Coaches, Alvaro Chavez and Miguel Evora; Coordinator of International Services for USC, Armando J. Torres; Lineman for DWP, Benjamin Rodriguez; JPL representative, Larry Wade; and Financial Service rep, Tori Gutierrez.
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The El Monte “Torch Academy” is an at-risk youth initiative whose goal is to make its teenage beneficiaries tougher than chewing coffee grounds when you have the stomach flu when it comes to entering the fastpaced job market. “We try to help as many as we can,” said Martinez, “And I mean that with juveniles as well as parents.” Oh yes, Southern California. “Tough love” is back. But actually, it isn’t. The Torch Academy isn’t following a current Hollywood block-busting trend: it’s been leading the curve for nearly two decades by showing kids what accelerated versions of their choices—at large— could lead to. “It’s not ‘Scared Straight,’” said Martinez, “we provide free support in the form of a counseling center throughout the process. We drug test. We provide anger management. If I have kids coming in week to week smoking pot,” he explains, “We put them in touch with a drug abuse counselor. We try to get them help. Of course it doesn’t work for everyone, but then again, does prison?” The vigorousness of the Torch Academy relies upon
BY ANNE DONOFRIO-HOLTER community support: a full and loving scrutiny of the kids in question. It’s a program not of retribution, but of rejuvenation. It is aimed at teaching kids that being responsible is the key to living in a community striving for the greatness it knows that it can achieve. And sometimes, you have to be a bit hard to get the message across. “I mean, does prison really work?” asks Martinez, “We don’t want to see these kids there. … It’s a twelveweek program for youth, ages twelve through seventeen. 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Both the kids and their parents get access to counselors, speakers and classes. It’s a court recognized alternative sentencing program for juveniles who have been referred through school, court, probation, etc. … It’s for kids who have done something like been caught smoking pot, or shoplifting. We just want to set them back on the right path.” Enrollment ends this Saturday for the program and more details can be found by contacting the El Monte Police Department at (626) 580-2110. And for those who put in the work, great things shall arise.
The El Monte-Rosemead Adult School held graduation ceremonies in the El Monte High School auditorium recognizing 83 students on their successful completion of the advanced level ESL (English Second Language) program. "Our advanced level teachers Carmen Gloria-Garcia, Isolda Robinson, Wayne Miyahara, and Maria Grubb do a fantastic job preparing our students to exit our program," said El Monte-Rosemead Adult School Assistant Principal Sara Shapiro. "The majority of them advance on to adult secondary education and career tech classes, and a few will continue their studies at a community college." Shapiro called El Monte Union High School District Board of Trustees Clerk Ricardo Padilla's speech to the graduates inspirational and full of encouragement. Students then told the audience of their personal journeys and the importance of leaning the English language to benefit them and their families. "I knew I had to learn the English language in order to find a good job and provide for my family," said one graduate. "I hope to continue my
education and knowing English is an important step," said another. "The event was awe-inspiring," said Keith Richardson, Director II of Research and Curriculum/CTE Services. "It was apparent the El Monte-Rosemead Adult School touched the lives of not only the students, but the lives of their family and friends as well. Students with their certificates now have an opportunity to advance in their careers, continue in their academic endeavors, or simply live a life fully enveloped in the American culture. This would not be possible without each student's strength, fortitude and perseverance in seeking out a means in which to obtain fluency in the English language." The El Monte-Rosemead Adult School ESL program is designed to not only teach the English language, but the American culture as well. "Many of the students spoke of how the program not only gave them the English language skills they needed; but an in-depth knowledge of the American culture and its subtle nuances that can only be taught," added Richardson. "As an educator, I was proud to see
the ecstatic smiles of accomplishment, not only on the faces of the graduates, but on the faces of family members sharing the occasion." The evening included digital presentations and a number of songs led by Miyahara. "Our thanks to Josie Majul and the resource staff for assisting with the portfolios and certificates of completion," said Shapiro. "Thanks also to the technical crew who set up the equipment and helped with the digital presentations."
The El Monte-Rosemead Adult School ESL program is available to all students who are interested in learning to speak, read, and write English. "Students are placed according to the results of appraisal tests, and are enrolled in one of seven levels from beginning literacy to advanced high," said Shapiro. "Our congratulations to each of our graduates and best wishes as they pursue future endeavors," said Interim Superintendent Dr. Mary Willis.
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Sierra Vista Becomes Montview League Champions by Outlasting Duarte in OT The overtime soccer thriller was played at Sierra Vista’s home turf in Baldwin Park. Throughout the match, Sierra Vista could not find the back of the net due to an excellent performance by the Flacon’s goalkeeper, Alexa Moreno. The majority of Duarte’s offensive opportunities came from Ruth Macdonaugh (#11), who had a couple of solid footraces
against the Dons. In the end, Sierra Vista’s backfield would come out on top, holding Duarte scoreless throughout the match. After the allotted 80 minutes, the teams remained locked at 0-0 and headed into overtime. It was here Giselle Garcia (#21) became the hero by shooting a left-footed floater directly over the goalie’s head, giving them the 1-0
lead and ultimately the league championship. Duarte ended the season 12-5-1, league 8-2. Due to their victory over the Dons earlier in the season, the Falcons needed a tie to enter CIF play as champions. Sierra Vista finished strong 18-4-1 overall, 9-1 in league. Both teams earned the right to extend their season in CIF play.
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Duarte Boxing Club Youth Member Wins National Silver Gloves Championship Medal
Antonio Zavala, an upand-coming Duarte Boxing Club youth boxer, captured the silver medal in the 2015 National Silver Gloves Championship held in Independence, Missouri from Feb. 5-7th. Antonio won the first round bout and advanced to the semi-finals. Antonio then defeated boxer Darwin Reina, of Springfield, Massachusetts, in the semi-finals and fought Ragahleak Bartte, of Washington, D.C., in the final round. The final was a contentious match with Antonio fighting valiantly but losing by a close decision, coming home with a well-deserved national silver medal. Antonio is now ranked #2 in the nation in the 12-13 year old 70-pound weight
class division. Antonio had a long journey in order to qualify and fight in the 2015 National Silver Gloves Championship. He was victorious and won the Southern California Championship and advanced to the California State Championships. He then went on to win the Region 8 Championship. The City of Duarte Parks and Recreation launched the Duarte Boxing Club in 1997. The program has developed over the years into a highly competitive youth boxing program with participants competing successful in local and national competitions. For more information, contact the City of Duarte at (626) 357-7931.
Celebrate the start of soccer season at the inaugural parade and exhibition games for Pasadena’s VillaParke Recreational Youth Soccer League Saturday, Feb. 28. Hosted by the Human Services and Recreation Department, the free community event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the soccer field adjacent to the Villa-Parke Com-
munity Center, 363 E. Villa St. Starting at 10 a.m., players representing 70 youth soccer teams will march in uniform during the parade including Pasadena, Falcons, Hollywood Soccer Academy and United Futbol Club. City officials will be in attendance to introduce each team to the community. Following the parade, the public can watch free
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youth and adult soccer exhibition games. The public can also stop by the 97.9 La Raza and Radio Centro 93.9 radio booths to enjoy music, play games and receive giveaways. For more event information or to find out how to become a volunteer coach for the 2015 season, contact Jorge Carcamo, Recreation Leader, at (626) 744-6514.
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breeds in have also likely been impacted by the drought in some areas. CDFW is working with multiple partners to coordinate studies of these colorful salamanders and to protect their habitat. CDFW biologists have been able to achieve important recovery milestones to conserve vulnerable species, thanks to California taxpayers like you. More information about how CDFW uses funds in the Rare and Endangered Species Protection and Sea Otter programs is available at www.wildlife. ca.gov/Tax-Donation and www.facebook.com/SeaOtterFundCDFW. If someone else prepares your state tax return, please let him or her know you want to donate to the California Sea Otter Fund on line 410 or the Rare and Endangered Species Protection Program on line 403. If you use Turbo Tax, when you're near the end of your tax return it should ask if you want to make a voluntary contribution to a special fund. Click "Yes" and go to lines 403 and 410. The state has listed more than 200 species of plants and 80 species of animals as rare, threatened or endangered. Money raised through the tax donation program helps pay for essential CDFW research and recovery efforts for these plants and animals, and critical efforts to restore and conserve their habitat.
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By Courtney Alexander Massage Envy Monrovia was opened in October 25, 2014 by Kaitlyn and Fletch Adams. Prior to opening the Monrovia location, Kaitlyn and Fletch opened a Massage Envy clinic in Pasadena in 2011. They also own Massage Envy clinics in La Verne and Glendora. Yvette Cowers is the operations manager for the four locations. Kaitlyn worked in sales and marketing and PR positions before deciding to run a business, and spent 14 years at IBM before opening her first Massage Envy location. Fletch did and still does work in healthcare at Azusa Pacific University as a professor for the last eight years, and is the director for the school’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program. He also owns a small psychotherapy practice in Pasadena. Neither Kaitlyn nor Fletch thought about owning a business until Kaitlyn heard about Massage Envy through a co-worker at IBM. Both being strong believers in the healing power of massage, the two jumped at the opportunity to start a clinic. They bought the license for the Pasadena location in 2008, and opened their first
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ages, including deep tissue massage, sports massage, prenatal massage, and Swedish massage. Massage Envy Monrovia also offers healthy skin care facials: environmental shield vitamin C, clarifying enzyme acne, anti-aging, and sensitive skin facials. All facials are conducted with Dr. Murad skin care products, created by Dr. Howard Murad, “The Father of Internal Skincare.” Visit Massage Envy Monrovia at: 123 West Foothill Blvd. Monrovia, CA 91016 Phone: (626) 930-0444 Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Monday – Sunday
line pays for public road improvements and mass transit. In FY 13-14, the BOE collected nearly $5.8 billion for the Motor Vehicle Fuel Account, Transportation Tax Fund. Sales tax funds a variety of state and local programs. BOE’s Mandated Role: The BOE is required by law to adjust the excise tax rate each year. The fuel tax swap has a “net-zero” effect on the price of gasoline, which is driven by market conditions. How the Rate is Calculated: The projected average
gas price during FY 15-16 is $2.66 a gallon, which includes the federal excise tax of $0.184 but not state gasoline taxes. The number of gallons sold is expected to remain steady during FY 15-16. In addition to projecting sales tax revenue that would have been generated under the old tax structure, the law also requires the BOE to review the actual excise tax revenue generated in the prior fiscal year and subtract that from projected revenue for the coming fiscal year. This calculation determines the coming fiscal year’s rate.
Board of Equalization Considers 7.5 Cent Gas Excise Tax Rate Cut
The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) will consider lowering the excise tax rate for gasoline by $0.075 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 during its next meeting in Culver City, Feb. 24 Drivers pay two types of state taxes on gasoline -- sales tax and a per gallon excise tax. The “fuel tax swap” lowers the sales tax rate to 2.25 percent on gasoline and requires the BOE to set the per gallon excise tax rate, so drivers pay the same amount of state taxes on gasoline as they would have paid under the prior tax structure. Before the “fuel tax swap” took effect in 2010, drivers paid the full sales tax rate (then 8.25 percent), and an excise tax of $0.18 per gallon. Since 2010, the “fuel tax swap” law has required the Board to adjust this tax rate by March 1st of each year. If adopted, between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016, the excise tax rate on gasoline will be $0.285 per gallon. The current excise tax rate of $0.36 is in effect until June 30, 2015. The excise tax on gaso-
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IRS Criticized for Seizing Small Business Bank Accounts, Apologizes By Courtney Alexander
After much ridicule from Congress, the IRS apologized for seizing the bank accounts of legitimate small businesses that had allegedly made bank account deposits in amounts just under the federal reporting threshold. The seizures cost these business owners tens of thousands of dollars in an attempt to reclaim their confiscated money. Under the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970, financial institutions are required to report currency transactions worth $10,000 or more in an effort to catch, such as drug dealers participating in illegal cash producing activities. In attempts to avoid the reporting requirement, criminals make sure their transaction amounts fall just below the $10,000 mark. This practice is called structuring, and is a felony. Many business owners with legitimate sources of income also participate in structuring, eventually finding that their bank accounts have been seized by the IRS. In April 2013, Andrew
Clyde, a military veteran and owner of Clyde Armory in Georgia, had almost a million dollars seized from his company’s bank account by the IRS for making over one hundred payments into the account for just the $10,000 threshold within 10 months. Mr. Clyde admitted to makings the payments, saying that he did so because $10,000 was the limit covered on his insurance policy. “I did not serve three combat tours in Iraq only to come home and be extorted by the government,” said Clyde. After the seizure, Clyde was sued by the IRS without having been accused of illegal activity or evading taxes. All in all, Clyde paid more than $150,000, including a $50,000 settlement with the IRS, to get his money back. Maryland creamery owner Randy Sowers and Jeff Hirsch, a tobacco and candy distributor in New York, also had their assets seized by the IRS. Both run legitimate businesses, and both lost at least $60,000
when the IRS took their capital. All three business owners were among those present Wednesday at a bipartisan House hearing who gave their accounts of their run ins with the IRS. Both Democrats and Republicans showed disdain for the IRS’s activities and concern for those legitimate business owners who had lost assets during IRS seizures. “The IRS grabbed these taxpayers by their throats and squeezed and squeezed and squeezed without mercy and nearly ruined them and made their lives miserable,” said House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight Chairman, Peter Roskam (R-Illinois). Rep. Charles Rangel (DNew York) said, “Whether or not it is within the law, it is wrong to, without any criminal evidence, seize somebody’s property.” Rep. John Lewis (DGeorgia) told POLITICO after the hearing that he’d be interested in legislation that
would allow the victims to regain their capital. IRS Commissioner John Koskinen was also present at the hearing. “Anyone not engaged in illegal activity who got stuck in the system, I think, deserves an apology,” he said. “I would apologize to anyone who was not treated fairly under the code.” Koskinen said that, since October, the agency has been seizing assets only after having found “probable cause” that the account owners have been participating in criminal activities, not just structuring. According to the Institute of Justice, a Washington based public interest law firm, in one-third of the IRS cases it examined, there was no evidence of any criminal activity, only allegations of structuring. The study revealed that it took more than a year for business owners to get their money back, and on average, only half of it was returned.
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Tyler Dorsey: Maranatha Sensation, Future Oregon Phenom By Vincent Nguyen
Explosive can’t be the 10-foot rim,” said Tyler’s fabest word to describe him. ther, Jerris Dorsey. “I can go Maybe trying to confine him all the way back to when he into one word is too difficult was a one-year-old and just a task. seeing him crawling around, Let’s just say what he chasing the basketball can do. He can grab the re- around the house.” bound at one end of the court His father had an epiphand keep possession at the any as Dorsey grew into a baseline. He doesn’t let one toddler and felt that his son inch of his body go out of was destined for something bounds. Next, he dribbles. not all kids are. Once, twice. “I had a He has only a feeling that second to dethat’s what cide what to he really liked do, because – instead of two defenders playing with come rushing little cars and toward him. toys,” said JerHe splits ris Dorsey. the defense as Tyler has if they weren’t been playing there, and for 11 years sprints down since then, the court. He playing basfinishes his ketball at the - Photo by Vincent Nguyen coast-to-coast national level run with a since 2004. convincing slam dunk that The senior has literally gets the crowd screaming in traveled coast-to-coast for joy. It’s something that would his youth basketball team, have Reggie Miller and Chris and performed at the highest Webber going ballistic in the level from California to the broadcast booth. East Coast. His father has alAll you have to know is: ways supported him and TyTyler Dorsey. A senior from ler has never once doubted Maranatha High School in his passion for the game. Pasadena, Dorsey has had a His favorite NBA playknack for hoops since he was er? LeBron James. Although born. It’s something both he Dorsey hasn’t set his aland his father have known legiance on a professional since his birth. team, he works hard to form “Since he was three years old making shots on a PLEASE SEE PG. 22
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is the time to turn things around. Time management is of paramount importance as schedules could prove to be challenging with course loads, sports and extra-curriculars all vying for students’ attention and time. Your children should start thinking about their summer community service activity. They need to find something they are passionate about and commit to doing it every summer. My daughter likes learning new things and applying them to real life. She particularly liked Physics and regaled us with her newly-gained knowledge about thermodynamics and such at dinner every night. She chose to tutor at a Pasadena charter school for high school dropouts where she taught math and science. Her supervisor loved her energy and passion so much that she made my daughter teacherin-charge. My daughter went back every summer to this tutoring activity. Your children’s school counselor may have recommendations on community service activities, or other clubs and organizations to develop a collegebound student’s interests and abilities. SOPHOMORE: Your children should stay on top of their grades to ensure the final grades that go on their transcript are the best they can earn. They still have time to improve their grades if their first semester marks were less than stellar. I am compelled to remind you how important their final grades are. The schools they will be applying to will only get to see the entire marks for students’ first three years in high school. They need to present the best that they are capable of. They need to meet with their grade class dean to
make sure their grades and courses are on the right track for graduation. They should know what tests they need to take and register for them (www.collegeboard.com). It would be a smart move to take the SAT subject test the year they take the course while it is still fresh in mind. My daughter took her SAT II Chemistry test as well as the AP test in May of her sophomore year. JUNIOR: I cannot emphasize this enough – junior year is the last complete year college admission directors will be looking at when your children send their applications. Students need to maintain good grades and extra-curricular activities. If they had good study habits back in 9th grade and have established a routine, they shouldn’t be stressing out now. They should have more scheduled meetings with their college counselor to make sure their grades and courses are on track for graduation. They need to be aware of what standardized tests they should be registering for and taking (SAT I in March, ACT in April or June, SAT II exams in May or June. www.collegeboard.com, www.act.org) Your children’s plans for spring break college visits should be finalized. If they are visiting the colleges on their own (not the high school’s group-arranged tour), they need to call the admissions office to schedule their visit. It would be very ill-advised for parents to be scheduling the college visit for their students. As much as you want to be hands-on, relinquish control and have your children make the appointments. Most universities have a morning and an afternoon tour at 10:00 a.m.
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This is the second installment of my monthly college search guide. My daughter didn’t get into college application mode until the fall of her junior year in high school when her school’s college counselors met with students and their parents. I realized then that we should have been made aware of the full implications of the college application process as early as 9th grade so we could have prepared for it. Happily, everything turned out all right for my daughter in spite of the late start but it had been such a terribly harrowing ordeal that I felt compelled to share our experience in the hope that someone could learn something from it. While I will be addressing parents, students are the ones that need to be prepared, and the college application process is something they have to do for themselves. In 9th grade, students think of the college search as something too far into the future to start preparing for, but parents need to be there to provide them with focus. I have to say that as the parent of a slacker, I was the one getting frustrated at my daughter’s seeming nonchalance in 9th and 10th grade. However, once the application process officially started, she was as stressed out as I was. It was wrenching to watch helplessly by the sidelines as she juggled all the activities she needed to accomplish. FRESHMAN: Your children are well into the second semester of 9th grade and are now fully engaged in the academic and extra-curricular life at their school. They should continue focusing on maintaining good grades, or if their first semester marks need improvement, now
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Arcadia City Notices NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia is accepting proposals for Media Communications Services. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Proposal for Radio Communications Services” and shall be sent to the City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, 240 W. Huntington Drive, P.O. Box 60021, Arcadia, California, 91066-6021. Proposals are due no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015, at which time said proposals shall be publicly opened and the names of the proposers shall be read. Copies of the proposal may be obtained from the Purchasing Office, City of Arcadia, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, 91007. Said specifications and proposal forms are hereby referred to and incorporated herein and made a part by reference and all proposals must comply therewith. The City of Arcadia reserves the right to accept in whole or part or reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities in the proposal process, and all proposals are binding for a period of ninety (90) days after the proposal opening and may be retained by the City for examination and comparison, as specified in the proposal documents. The award of this contract shall be made by the Arcadia City Council. CITY OF ARCADIA PURCHASING OFFICE Dated:
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AN URGENCY ORDINANCE SUMMARY OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 1.16.040 TO CHAPTER 1.16 OF TITLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE THE COLLECTION OF ATTORNEYS’ FEES INACTIONS TO ABATE A PUBLIC NUISANCE On February 10th, 2015, the City Council of the City of Rosemead adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 950. The City Council finds that this Ordinance must take effect immediately to preserve the public peace, health, and safety. There are currently code enforcement actions that are either pending or anticipated in the near future, and the public health, safety and welfare require approval of this urgency ordinance immediately to provide for the orderly administration of the City’ and to minimize the financial impact that such actions may otherwise have on the City’s code enforcement activities. The full text of Urgency Ordinance No. 946 and Urgency Ordinance No. 950 are available for inspection during regular business hours at City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd. Monday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. or at www.cityofrosemead.org Dated this February 19, 2015 Published February 19, 2015 ROSEMAD READER
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CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THREE (3) TYPE 3 AMBULANCE REMOUNTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rosemead Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, March 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM, at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead:
Tyler Dorsey has an eye for the basket, netting nearly 35 points per game this season. He had multiple 40 point games this season. - Photo by Vincent Nguyen
The City of Arcadia is accepting bids for Three (3) Type 3 Ambulance Remounts. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “BID FOR AMBULANCE REMOUNT” to the City Clerk’s Office, City of Arcadia, 240 W. Huntington Drive, California, 91007 no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at which time or thereafter said Bids will be opened.
his game like the newer generation of players. “I’m a fan of Russell Westbrook and his style of play, and I model my game toward it,” said the 6’5” guard. Tyler has been an athlete all his life, also playing football as a kid. But basketball was his go-to sport. As a senior, Tyler has given his college endeavors to the University of Oregon, committing to the Ducks in late January; largely due to the coach staff headed by Dana Altman. The Maranatha Minuteman said Altman was very welcoming of the young prospect, whom he looks forward to working with. But athletics aren’t the only thing Tyler is focused on. The future Duck didn’t just commit to Oregon because of its athletics; it was also school that could provide the foundations for his education, as he looks to major in business finance. His experience on previous teams carried on to his abilities at Maranatha. At St. John Bosco, the senior earned himself a CIF Championship, but didn’t tap into his scoring abilities until he became a Minuteman. Tyler has mustered up 34.3 points this season for Maranatha, with nearly two assists and 11 rebounds per game. The senior registered multiple high-scoring nights, and had incredible hot streaks throughout the season. Tyler flexed his sly scoring abilities as he scored 40+ points in four straight games in early January. With Tyler entering Maranatha
Copies of the bid documents may be obtained in the Purchasing Office, Arcadia City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, 91007. Said specifications and bid forms are hereby referred to and incorporated herein and made a part by reference and all quotations must comply therewith.
CASE NO.: ZONE VARIANCE 14-06 AND MINOR EXCEPTION 14-25 – Frank Wah Hui has submitted an application for a Zone Variance (ZV) and Minor Exception (ME), requesting an exception to the minimum street-side setback for an accessory building and to make additions to an existing legal, non-conforming single-family dwelling, located at 3209 Falling Leaf Avenue (APN: 5287-023-037). The subject site is located in the R-2 (Light Multiple Residential) zone.
as a transfer student, head coach Tim Tucker knew he had something special. “He’s done everything we’ve asked him to,” said Tucker. “He’s been excellent with his game and there’s nothing more I can ask from him.” Assistant coach Andrew Gupilan couldn’t agree more. “I was expecting a big season,” said Gupilan about Tyler’s entry to the Minutemen starting five. “Before his name came up, I already heard about him, but I’ve never seen him actually play.” With Tyler’s great basketball IQ, Tucker and Gupilan found it easy to coach the senior. “I wish we can give you some kind of drama or some type of story,” said Gupilan. “He’s been 100 percent coachable and no complaints at all.” Tucker recognizes Tyler’s humble character as well, and although only coaching him for a year, has nothing but praise for his departing senior. “He’s humble and he’s a great student,” said Tucker. “One of the most dedicated on the court and wherever we move him he’ll go. He’ll do whatever we ask him to do. He’s a work horse.” Tyler Dorsey will look to seize every opportunity that he faces, and will continue to pursue his basketball passion. “I’ve always let him be himself,” said his father. “He’s always wanted to play basketball and I’ll always support him.”
There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting held at the Arcadia Fire Department, Fire Station 106, located at 630 South Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007 on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. This pre-meeting will be for all interested bidders to fully acquaint themselves with the conditions of the scope of work and required labor of the project. The specifications of each unit will be reviewed and the three units will be present to inspect. Each and every bidder must attend the pre-bid meeting. The City of Arcadia reserves the right to accept in whole or part or reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities in the bid process, and all bids are binding for a period of ninety (60) days after the bid opening and may be retained by the City for examination and comparison, as specified in the quotation request documents. The award of this contract shall be made by the Arcadia City Council. For further information, please contact: Vanina Rynkiewicz Administrative Services Department City of Arcadia 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 Telephone: (626) 574-5471 Email: vrynkiewicz@arcadiaca.gov
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Section 15305 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines exempts projects consisting of minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density. Accordingly, Zone Variance 14-06 and Minor Exception 14-25 are classified as a Class 5 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15305 of CEQA guidelines. Written comments should be received before March 2, 2015. Comments should be sent to: Planning Division, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770, Attention: Cory Hanh, Assistant Planner. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009(b), if this matter is subsequently challenged in court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rosemead at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further details on this proposal, please contact Cory Hanh, Assistant Planner at (626) 569-2141 or chanh@cityofrosemead.org. Any person interested in the above proceedings may appear at the time and place indicated above to testify in support of, or in opposition to, the item(s) indicated in this notice. Published February 19, 2015 ROSEMEAD READER
Temple City Notices A. NOTICE INVITING FORMAL SEALED BIDS BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT STATE FUNDED PROJECT PROJECT FUNDING ID NO: BTA 1213-07-LA-19 AND STREET REHAB CITY PROJECT ID: P13-12 City of Temple City
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Rosemead City Notices URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 946 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE SUMMARY OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 945 FOR 10 MONTHS AND FIFTEEN DAYS TO CONTINUE THE MORATORIUM PERTAINING TO MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS On February 10th, 2015, the City Council of the City of Rosemead adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 946. The City Council adopted an interim urgency ordinance establishing a moratorium on the issuance of any permit, license approval, or entitlement pertaining to new massage establishments or the relocation of massage establishments; Government Code Section 65858(a) authorizes the continue effect of Ordinance No. 945 for a period of 10 months and 15 days.
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 950
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Temple City invites sealed bids for the above stated project and will receive such bids in the office of the City Clerk, City of Temple City, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780, up to the hour of 2:00 PM, March 11, 2015. The bids received will be publicly opened approximately 15 minutes after the bid submittal deadline in the City Hall. This Notice Inviting Formal Sealed Bids will be advertised in a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the jurisdiction of the City of Temple City at least fourteen (14) calendar days before the bid opening date. Copies of the Plans, Specifications and contract documents can be obtained as follows: 1. To receive a pdf file send an e-mail request to: ali.cayir@transtech.org. A pdf file will be e-mailed at no cost. 2.
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BeaconMediaNews.com from City Of Temple City, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780. Make check payable to “City of Temple City”. Place a note on the check as follows: Cost for Plan Set for CITY PROJECT ID: P13-12 The estimated cost of this project for all options is approximately $1,600,000. Total construction duration is 40 working days. This is a State funded project. State Labor Standards Provisions, including prevailing wage requirements and Related Acts will be enforced. The CONTRACTOR’s duty to pay State prevailing wages can be found under Labor Code Section 1770 et seq. and Labor Code Sections 1775 and 1777.7 outline the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages and employ apprentices including forfeitures and debarment. The City hereby notifies all qualified bidders that it will affirmatively insure that minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion or handicap in any consideration for an award. Attention is directed to the provisions of Section 1777.5 (Chapter 1411, Statutes of 1968) and 1777.5 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the contractor and that the contractor shall not allow discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion or handicap. In entering into a public works contract, or a subcontract, to supply goods, services, or materials pursuant to a public works contract, the Contractor, or subcontractors, offers and agrees to assign to the awarding body all rights, title and interest in, and to, all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Section 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 [commencing with Section 16700] of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the public work’s contract or subcontract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the awarding body tenders final payment to the Contractor, without further acknowledgment by the parties. Bids must be prepared on the approved Proposal forms in conformance with the Instructions to Bidders and submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside. Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond, made payable to the City of Temple City for an amount no less than 10 percent of the amount of bid. The City will deduct a State-mandated 5% retention from all progress payments. No bid will be accepted from a Contractor who has not been licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Business and Professions Code. The successful Contractor and his subcontractors will be required to possess business licenses from the City. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity, and to take all bids under advisement for a period of 60 calendar days.
COMPUTOS. El Secretario Municipal de la Ciudad de San Gabriel ha autorizado que City Hall, Council Chambers, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel sea designado como el lugar central para contar las boletas electorales para la Elección Municipal General que se habrá de llevar a cabo el martes, marzo 3, de 2015. Se comenzará a contar los votos por correo a las 8:00 p.m., pero los resultados de los votos por correo no seran pública hasta después del cierre de las casillas electorales a las 8:00 p.m. ________________________________________
通知：定於2015年3月3日（星期二） 舉行的普通 市級選舉中的所有選票將在同一地點集中 計票 市書記員已經授權，在定於2015年3月3日舉行的普通 市級選 舉中，City Hall, Council Chambers, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel 將為中心計票地點。 將於8:00 p.m.開始計算以郵寄方式投票，但以郵寄方式投票結 果要到 8:00 p.m. 投票站關閉時才會宣佈。 ________________________________________
THOÂNG BAÙO LAØ TAÁT CAÛ PHIEÁU CHO CUOÄC BAÀU CÖÛ THAØNH PHOÁ TOÅNG TUYEÅN CÖÛ ÑÖÔÏC TOÅ CHÖÙC VAØO NGAØY THÖÙ BA, 03/03, 2015, SEÕ ÑÖÔÏC KIEÅM TAÏI MOÄT TRUNG TAÂM KIEÅM PHIEÁU CHUNG. Thö Kyù Thaønh Phoá cuûa Thaønh Phoá San Gabriel ñaõ cho pheùp City Hall, Council Chambers, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel ñöôïc duøng laøm trung taâm kieåm phieáu cho Cuoäc baàu Cöû Thaønh Phoá Toång Tuyeån Cöû ñöôïc toå chöùc vaøo ngaøy 03/03, 2015. Baàu baèng thö diện sẽ bắt đầu được đếm lúc 8:00 p.m., nhưng kết quả kiểm baàu baèng thö diện chỉ được công bố sau khi đóng cửa các phòng phiếu lúc 8:00 p.m. ________________________________________ s/Vivian M. Love Interim Chief City Clerk Secretaria Municipal 市書記員 Thö Kyù Thaønh Phoá Dated: February 19, 2015 Published February 19, 2015 SAN GABRIEL SUN
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NOTICE OF POLLING PLACES NOTICE POLLING PLACES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the OF General Municipal Election held in the City of San Gabriel on Tuesday, March 3, 2015,
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2. That the polling places for the respective precincts shall be the 2. Thatdesignated the polling places places below:for the respective precincts shall be the places designa Voting Precinct 1 Polling Place Description: Coolidge Elementary School – Cafeteria Polling Place Address: 421 North Mission Drive Accessible to Handicapped: Yes Voting Precinct 2 Polling Place Description: Church of Our Saviour – Cleaver Hall Polling Place Address: 535 West Roses Road Accessible to Handicapped: Yes Voting Precinct 4 Polling Place Description: Pinegrove Healthcare & Wellness Center – Lobby Polling Place Address: 126 North San Gabriel Boulevard Accessible to Handicapped: Yes Voting Precinct 6 Polling Place Description: Dewey Avenue School – Cafeteria Polling Place Address: 525 East Dewey Avenue Accessible to Handicapped: Yes
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第一選區 6 投票站名稱: Dewey Avenue School – Cafeteria 第一選區 6 BALLOTS FOR THE GENERAL 投票站地址: 525 East Dewey Avenue 是否有殘障人士通道：是 投票站名稱: Dewey Avenue School – Cafeteria
NOTICE THAT ALL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON 投票站地址: 525 East Dewey Avenue 第一選區 12 TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015, 投票站名稱: 是否有殘障人士通道：是 WILL BE COUNTED AT A CENTRAL COUNTING PLACE. 投票站地址:
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第一選區 12 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Clerk of the City of– North Room 投票站名稱: Community Services 第一選區 17 San Gabriel has authorized that City Hall, Council at 425 投票站地址: 250Chambers, South Mission Drive 投票站名稱: San Gabriel Library South Mission Drive, San Gabriel是否有殘障人士通道：是 is designated as the central place 投票站名稱: San Gabriel Library
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投票時間為早7時至晚7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 時。
Voting Precinct 21 Polling Place Description: Fire Station – Emergency Operations Center Polling Place Address: 1303 South Del Mar Avenue Accessible to Handicapped: Yes
All inquiries must be submitted in writing.Church of Our Saviour – Cleaver 投票站地址: 投票站名稱: Hall 535 West Roses Road
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投票站名稱: Coolidge Elementary School – Cafeteria If there are any questions regarding this project, please contact in 投票站名稱: Coolidge Elementary School – Cafeteria 投票站地址: 421 North Mission Drive writing via e-mail: 投票站地址: 421 North Mission Drive 是否有殘障人士通道：是 Ali Cayir, PE 是否有殘障人士通道：是 ali.cayir@transtech.org 第一選區 2
BY ORDER of the City of Temple City, California.
第一選區 203 投票站名稱: Roosevelt Elementary School - Room 5– Blue Table 投票站地址: 401 South Walnut Grove Avenue 是否有殘障人士通道：是
Voting Precinct 12 Polling Place Description: Community Services – North Room Polling Place Address: 250 South Mission Drive Accessible to Handicapped: Yes
茲通知如下：定於2015年3月3日 星期二 在San Gabriel 茲通知如下：定於2015年3月3日 星期二 在San Gabriel Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice shall become effective or enforceable against the City of Temple City only when the 市舉行普通 市級選舉。將有11 個選區, 個選區, formal written contract has been市舉行普通 duly executed市級選舉。將有11 by the appropriate 各選區的投票地點為下文中指定的地點， officers of the City. 各選區的投票地點為下文中指定的地點， 第一選區 1
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投票站地址: 500 South Del Mar Avenue 是否有殘障人士通道：是
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投票站地址: 500 South Mar Avenue Vote-by-Mail ballots will begin to be counted at 8:00Del p.m. The 投票站名稱: Fire Station – Emergency Operations Center 投票站地址: 1303 South Del Mar Avenue results of the vote-by-mail ballots是否有殘障人士通道：是 will not be released until after the 是否有殘障人士通道：是 close of the polling places at 8:00 p.m. 第一選區 21 ________________________________________ 第一選區 34 投票站名稱: Fire Station – Emergency Operations Center
投票站名稱: Huntington Realty – Conference Room
投票站地址: 1303 South Del Mar Avenue NOTIFICACIÓN DE QUE TODAS LAS BOLETAS 投票站地址: 851 East Valley Boulevard 是否有殘障人士通道：是 是否有殘障人士通道：是 ELECTORALES 34 PARA LA ELECCIÓN 第一選區 MUNICIPAL GENERAL 第一選區 201 投票站名稱: HuntingtonMARZO Realty – Conference Room 投票站名稱: Roosevelt Elementary School - Room 5– Red Table QUE SE LLEVARÁ A CABO EL MARTES, 851 East Valley Boulevard 投票站地址: 401 South Walnut Grove Avenue 3, de投票站地址: 2015, 是否有殘障人士通道：是 是否有殘障人士通道：是 SERÁN CONTADAS EN LUGAR CENTRAL DE
第一選區 203 第一選區 201 投票站名稱: Elementary School - Room 5– Blue Table 投票站名稱: Roosevelt Elementary School - RoomRoosevelt 5– Red Table 401 South Walnut Grove Avenue 投票站地址: 401 South Walnut Grove 投票站地址: Avenue 是否有殘障人士通道：是 是否有殘障人士通道：是
Huntington Realty – Conference Room Polling Place Address: 851 East Valley Boulevard Accessible to Handicapped: Yes Voting Precinct 201 Polling Place Description: Roosevelt Elementary School - Room 5– Red Table Polling Place Address: 401 South Walnut Grove Avenue Accessible to Handicapped: Yes Voting Precinct 203 Polling Place Description: Roosevelt Elementary School - Room 5– Blue Table Polling Place Address: 401 South Walnut Grove Avenue Accessible to Handicapped: Yes Voting Precinct 204 Polling Place Description: Hope Christian Fellowship – Lobby Polling Place Address: 6116 North San Gabriel Boulevard Accessible to Handicapped: Yes
The polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Vivian M. Love Interim Chief City Clerk Dated: February 17, 2015
Published February 19, 2015 SAN GABRIEL SUN THÔNG BÁO VỀ CÁC ĐỊA ĐIỂM BỎ PHIẾU THEO ĐÂY LÀ THÔNG BÁO rằng Cuộc Bầu Cử Thành Phố loại Tổng Tuyển Cử sẽ THÔNG BÁO VỀ CÁC ĐỊA ĐIỂM BỎ PHIẾU được tổ chức tại Thành Phố San Gabriel vào ngày Thứ Ba, March THEO ĐÂYPhòng LÀ THÔNG BÁO Bầu7:00 Cử Thành Tổng Tuyển Cử sẽ 3, 2015. phiếu sẽ rằng mở Cuộc cửa từ sáng Phố đếnloại 8:00 chiều.
được tổ chức tại Thành Phố San Gabriel vào ngày Thứ Ba, March 3, 2015. Phòng phiếu s
7:00 8:00 vực chiều.bầu cử. 1. Sẽsáng có đến 11 khu 1. Sẽ cóđịa 11 khu vựcbỏ bầu cử. cho những khu vực này sẽ là những nơi 2. Các điểm phiếu 2. Cácchỉ địađịnh điểm dưới bỏ phiếu khu vực này sẽ là những nơi được chỉ định dưới đây được đâycho vànhững có trợ giúp cho (các)ngôn ngôn không phải Anh ngữ. cho (các) ngữngữ không phải là Anhlà ngữ. Khu Vực Bầu Cử 1 Chi Tiết Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: Coolidge Elementary School – Cafeteria Địa Chỉ Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: 421 North Mission Drive Có Phương Tiện Ra Vô cho Người Khuyết Tật: Có Khu Vực Bầu Cử 2 Chi Tiết Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: Church of Our Saviour – Cleaver Hall Địa Chỉ Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: 535 West Roses Road Có Phương Tiện Ra Vô cho Người Khuyết Tật: Có Khu Vực Bầu Cử 4 Chi Tiết Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: Pinegrove Healthcare & Wellness Center – Lobby Địa Chỉ Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: 126 North San Gabriel Boulevard Có Phương Tiện Ra Vô cho Người Khuyết Tật: Có Khu Vực Bầu Cử 6 Chi Tiết Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: Dewey Avenue School – Cafeteria Địa Chỉ Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: 525 East Dewey Avenue Có Phương Tiện Ra Vô cho Người Khuyết Tật: Có
Địa Chỉ Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: 535 West Roses Road Có Phương Tiện Ra Vô cho Người Khuyết Tật: Có Khu Vực Bầu Cử 4
24 | february 19,Pinegrove 2015 -Healthcare February 25, 2015 Chi Tiết Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: & Wellness Center – Lobby Địa Chỉ Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: 126 North San Gabriel Boulevard Có Phương Tiện Ra Vô cho Người Khuyết Tật: Có Khu Vực Bầu Cử 6 Chi Tiết Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: Dewey Avenue School – Cafeteria Địa Chỉ Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: 525 East Dewey Avenue Có Phương Tiện Ra Vô cho Người Khuyết Tật: Có Khu Vực Bầu Cử 12 Chi Tiết Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: Community Services – North Room Địa Chỉ Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: 250 South Mission Drive Có Phương Tiện Ra Vô cho Người Khuyết Tật: Có Khu Vực Bầu Cử 17 Chi Tiết Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: San Gabriel Library Địa Chỉ Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: 500 South Del Mar Avenue Có Phương Tiện Ra Vô cho Người Khuyết Tật: Có Khu Vực Bầu Cử 21 Chi Tiết Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: Fire Station – Emergency Operations Center Địa Chỉ Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: 1303 South Del Mar Avenue Có Phương Tiện Ra Vô cho Người Khuyết Tật: Có Khu Vực Bầu Cử 34 Chi Tiết Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: Huntington Realty – Conference Room Địa Chỉ Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: 851 East Valley Boulevard Có Phương Tiện Ra Vô cho Người Khuyết Tật: Có Khu Vực Bầu Cử 201 Chi Tiết Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: Roosevelt Elementary School - Room 5– Red Table Địa Chỉ Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: 401 South Walnut Grove Avenue Có Phương Tiện Ra Vô cho Người Khuyết Tật: Có Khu Vực Bầu Cử 203 Chi Tiết Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: Roosevelt Elementary School - Room 5– Blue Table Địa Chỉ Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: 401 South Walnut Grove Avenue Có Phương Tiện Ra Vô cho Người Khuyết Tật: Có Khu Vực Bầu Cử 204 Chi Tiết Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: Hope Christian Fellowship – Lobby Địa Chỉ Địa Điểm Bầu Cử: 6116 North San Gabriel Boulevard Có Phương Tiện Ra Vô cho Người Khuyết Tật: Có s/Vivian M. Love
Thư Ký Thành Phố
February 17, 2015
Published February 19, 2015 SAN GABRIEL SUN
Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF REBECCA ADRIANA RODRIGUEZ Case No. BP159946
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of REBECCA ADRIANA RODRIGUEZ A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jorge A. Rodriguez in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jorge A. Rodriguez be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 16, 2015 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear
at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa-tive, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California 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 Re-quest for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: ROMBOUD S. RAHMANIAN, ESQ. SBN 264707 LAW OFFICE OF ROMY S RAHMANIAN APLC 33 E HUNTINGTON DR ARCADIA CA 91006 CN908121 Published Feb 19,23,26, 2015 SAN GABRIEL SUN
Public Notices ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Bryce Strickland a minor by and through his guardian ad litem Anna Strickland & Michael Strickland FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: ES018495 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 600 East Broadway, Glendale, Ca 91026-4304 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Bryce Strickland a minor by and through his guardian ad litem Anna Strickland & Michael Strickland filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Bryce Mychale W. Strickland to Proposed name Bryce Mychale Watson 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: 03-30-15 Time: 8:30 AM Dept: E 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 9, 2015, Mary Thornton House JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 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 Friday February 27, 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 1:30 pm Grossman, Richard Mcinnis, Mary L. Adolphus, Rosalyn C. Robertson Jr., Harold E. Glover, Renee Wilkins , Ann S. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 12th, of February and 19th, of February 2015 by StorAmerica, 2250 Central Ave Duarte, Ca. 91010 (626) 930-0036 2/12, 2/19/15 CNS-2715963# ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. L- 032747-MK (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: POINTARTS CORP, 401 E.
MISSION RD, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME AS ABOVE (4) The name and business address of the Buyer(s) are: HEATHER MICHELLE RALPH, 401 E. MISSION RD, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURE & EQUIPMENT, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, GOODWILL, TRADE-NAME, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER of that certain business located at: 401 E. MISSION RD, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: POINT ARTS (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is MARCH 9, 2015, at the office of TOWER ESCROW INC, 3600 WILSHIRE BLVD, #426, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010, Escrow No. L-032747-MK, Escrow Officer: MARTHA KIM (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above. (9) The last date for filing claims is: MARCH 6, 2015 (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE Dated: FEBRUARY 10, 2015 TRANSFEREES: HEATHER MICHELLE RALPH LA1504116 SAN GABRIEL SUN 2/19/15 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 125103-SS (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: Arcadia Regent Garden, Inc., 850 South Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: AG Baldwin Inc., 850 South Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are all fixtures, furniture, equipment good will & lease rights of that certain business located at: 850 South Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: Arcadia Garden Cafe, 850 South Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007 (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 3/9/15 at the office of Central Escrow, Inc. 1015 South Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007, Escrow No. 125103-SS, Escrow Officer: Sarah Shum (8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above. (9) The last date for filing claims is 3/6/15. (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: "None" Dated: February 13, 2015 Transferees: AG BALDWIN INC., a California Corporation By: GUANGSHENG WANG, President 2/19/15 CNS-2719680# ARCADIA WEEKLY
Trustee Notices TSG No.: 12-02362456-T TS No.: CA1400261254 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 5362-009-041 Property Address: 219 DE ANZA ST SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/12/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02/25/2015 at 10:00 A.M., VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 05/11/2006, as Instrument No. 06 1048275, in book NA, page NA, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California, executed by: BENJAMIN KASHANIAN, A MARRIED MAN, AS SOLE AND SEPERATE PROPERTY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 5362-009-041 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 219 DE ANZA ST , SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 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, 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, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and
of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The 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 $235,739.04. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. 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 (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1400261254 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. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC 750 Hwy 121 BYP STE 100 Lewisville, TX 75067 VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772 NPP0241525 To: SAN GABRIEL SUN 02/05/2015, 02/12/2015, 02/19/2015 APN: 8513-005-024 TS No: CA0700038814-1 TO No: 140186880-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED February 19, 2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 3, 2015 at 09:00 AM, behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on February 27, 2013, as Instrument No. 20130295329, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by GERARDO PLASENCIA AND DOLORES PLASENCIA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for MORTGAGE CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 234 PAMELA RD, MONROVIA, CA 91016-5037 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $420,320.20 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a
state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07000388-14-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 28, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0700038814-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing AT 714-573-1965 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1129562 2/5, 2/12, 02/19/2015 MONROVIA WEEKLY APN: 8519-019-035 TS No: CA0800469514-1 TO No: 14-0020672-01 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED March 16, 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. On March 19, 2015 at 09:00 AM, Vineyard Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on March 30, 2011 as Instrument No. 20110470515 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by ROBERT C.J. PARRY AND MARIBEL J PARRY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 129 N PRIMROSE AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $505,293.33 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In ad-
BeaconMediaNews.com dition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www. Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08004695-14-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: February 2, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0800469514-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM at 800.280.2832 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1130252 2/5, 2/12, 02/19/2015 MONROVIA WEEKLY APN: 8592-021-062 TS No: CA0100053114 TO No: 95306338 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/10/2007. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 3/2/2015 at 09:00 AM, Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766, Special Default Services, Inc., as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/24/2007 as Instrument No. 20071745257 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by LAURA L GUERRERO AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor(s), NATIONAL CITY BANK as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust and all related loan documents The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9017 EVANSPORT DR, Rosemead, CA 91770 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $223,790.71 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In ad-
BeaconMediaNews.com dition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder`s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address on the previous page for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA01000531-14. 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: 2-3-15 Special Default Services, Inc., as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee TS No. CA01000531-14 17272 Red Hill Avenue Irvine, CA 92614 (844) 706-4182 Brian Park, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 TRUSTEE CORPS MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1130285 2/5, 2/12, 02/19/2015 ROSEMEAD READER APN: 8588-003-015 TS No: CA0900030714-1 TO No: 5920476 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 25, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 19, 2015 at 09:00 AM, Vineyard Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on October 3, 2006 as Instrument No. 06 2202461 and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement recorded on November 15, 2013 as Instrument Number 20131628117 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by ANDY KHAZRAEI AND PATRICIA KHAZRAEI, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N A as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF EXHIBIT "A" ALL THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE NORTHERLY 55 FEET OF THE SOUTHERLY 175 FEET OF LOT 6, EXCEPT THEREFROM THE EAST 300 FEET THEREOF MISSION VIEW ACRES, IN THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 12 PAGE 150 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5514 ALESSANDRO AVE, TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or war-
ranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $365,471.25 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www. Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA09000307-14-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: February 3, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0900030714-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM at 800.280.2832 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1130334 2/12, 2/19, 02/26/2015 TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE T.S. No.: 9411-8490 TSG Order No.: 00266123 A.P.N.: 8684-015-053 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/03/2007. 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. 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 03/16/2007 as Document No.: 20070593905, Book No.: NA, Page No.: NA, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: ERNESTO G. YBARRA, AN UNMARRIED MAN, 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: 03/04/2015 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: 1722 CRYSTAL CANYON DR UNIT 28, AZUSA, CA 91702-6211 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: $320,479.47 (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.# 9411-8490. 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: 916-9390772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Kim Coker, 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.NPP0242070 To: AZUSA BEACON 02/12/2015, 02/19/2015, 02/26/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-627252-RY Order No.: 140127039-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/23/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): SEYED M. MADAEN, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 7/3/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1460810 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 3/12/2015 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,188,566.65 The purported property address is: 1042 RANCHO ROAD, ARCADIA, CA 91006 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 5770029-023 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 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-627252-RY . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-627252-RY IDSPub #0077423 2/19/2015 2/26/2015 3/5/2015 ARCADIA WEKLY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-466916-CT Order No.: 946327 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/23/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JOHN S GUTIERREZ AND ROSEANN R GUTIERREZ HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 6/2/2006 as Instrument No. 06-1215063 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 3/12/2015 at 9:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $764,787.18 The purported property address is: 337 HIGHLAND PL, MONROVIA, CA 91016-1520 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8503-012-033 The land referred to herein below is situated in the county of los angeles, state of california, and is described as follows: Parcel 1 of parcel map No. 22895, in the city of monrovia, county of los angeles, state of california, as per
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map recorded in book 259, page(s) 45 to 46 of parcel maps, in the office of the county recorder of said county. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-11-466916-CT. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-5731965 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-11-466916-CT IDSPub #0077626 2/19/2015 2/26/2015 3/5/2015 MONROVIA WEEKLY
Fictitious Business Name Filings FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015013893 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as THE POOL DESIGNER, 210 Avenida Melisenda , San Dimas, CA 91773. 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: Enrique J Carrillo. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 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 29, 2015, February 5, 2015, February 12, 2015, February 19, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015001846 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as S&J TRUCKING, 264 S La Cienga Blvd #462 , Beverly Hills, CA 90211. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 30, 2002. Signed: Julius L. Barnes. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 5, 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 29, 2015, February 5, 2015, February 12, 2015, February 19, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015006345 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GO STADIA GO, 12301 San Fernando Rd Spc 518 , Sylmar, CA 01342. This business is conducted by null. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Mauricio Rene Nolasco. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 8, 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 29, 2015, February 5, 2015, February 12, 2015, February 19, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015001904 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MAMA SOCORRO'S SALSA, 1143 Hugo Reid Drive , Arcadia, CA 91007. This business is conducted by a husband and wife. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Rolando Gutierrez; Ericka Gutierrez. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 5, 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 29, 2015, February 5, 2015, February 12, 2015, February 19, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015004887 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as STELLA CONSULTANTS; STELLA STAFFING, 617J Prospect Ave #13 , south Pasadena, CA 91030. This business is conducted by a husband and wife. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Aarpn Montgomery; Teresita Montgomery. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 7, 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 February 5, 2015, February 12, 2015, February 19, 2015, February 26, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015002366 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as U.S.A FONTAI MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, 4912 Cloverly Ave , 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: Chunying Yin. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 5, 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 5, 2015, February 12, 2015, February 19, 2015, February 26, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015017831 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as R AND A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 1024 North Lang Ave , La Puente, CA 91744. 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: Rafael Mauricio Aguilar. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 22, 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 February 19, 2015, February 26, 2015, March 5, 2015, March 12, 2015
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from Colorado. It didn't take long for the new fair to gain traction. Lou LaCasse, Westridge's assistant to the director of advancement, said many of the programs and activities featured at the fair have been setting up booths for years. Invitations to participating organizations are sent out in October and November, and the groups convene for the fair each February. “It was very small in the beginning,” LaCasse said. “We had 50 programs and it's just grown over the years.” While it's difficult to say which programs are the most popular, LaCasse said, there are definitely trends. Local programs appeal strongly to parents of young children, while older children tend to gravitate toward the travel opportunities, she said. On Saturday, there were plenty of chances for
Westridge's younger students and their siblings to get in on the fun. Some children gleefully jumped around in an inflatable bouncy house, while others had henna tattoos carefully applied to their arms. A dozen freshly-made tie-dye shirts hung suspended from a clothesline, adding a decorative splash of color to the scene. At the booths, members of each organization spoke at length about the activities they offered. Hannah Kessel, a leadership intern at the Institute for Girls' Development, spoke to interested students about the organization's relationship-building workshops, which empower young women to create positive friendships. The group offers two main workshops: “Mind, Body, Spirit, Friendship Adventures” for girls in grades 3 through 5, and “Be R.E.A.L.” for girls in grades 6 through 8. “We focus on building
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healthy friendships and effective communication,” Kessel explained. Abigail Kornafel, an 11th-grade Westridge student, said she couldn't pick a favorite program from all of the available opportunities at the fair. “I guess in general I just liked looking at all the different activities,” she said. Her friend Christine Kurohara, also in 11th grade, agreed, adding that she had enjoyed the live music performances. One band, she said, had been composed entirely of the fathers of Westridge students. LaCasse said it's important for the young women at Westridge to have opportunities to participate in summer activities. “I think it broadens your horizons,” she said. “It teaches you that you can go out into the world and expand yourself and become a more well-informed person.”
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Medal of Honor Recipient Visits Arcadia High School Medal of Honor Recipient Lt. Col. Bruce Crandall and his energetic dog Huey delivered a powerful message about honor and education to nearly 1,000 Arcadia High School students and staff Wednesday. Crandall is one of just 107 living recipients of the prestigious Medal of Honor, America’s highest military recognition. “It’s difficult. We were just doing what we were supposed to do. It was the guys who didn’t come home that should be recognized more,” Crandall said about receiving the Medal of Honor. Crandall was recognized with the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in the Battle of the Ia Drang Valley in Vietnam in 1965. He flew an unarmed helicopter into heavy enemy fire to deliver muchneeded ammunition and supplies to American troops who were under attack. Crandall, who flew more than 70 missions for 14 hours that particular day, also evacuated many wounded soldiers from the battlefield and flew them to safety. “I am grateful we have such passionate teachers who give our students opportunities to connect what they are learning in the classroom with first-hand experiences. Lt. Col. Crandall shared today that ‘courage is not just about combat but doing the right thing’ - a powerful message for our students,” said Arcadia Unified School District Superintendent David Vannasdall. Crandall’s story of personal sacrifice and bravery was brought to the silver screen in the movie “We Were Soldiers” in 2002. Crandall was a consultant for the Hollywood hit that featured Mel Gibson and Greg Kinnear, who played the part of Crandall.
Crandall talked with the students and staff who packed the Arcadia Performing Arts Center as a part of the Medal of Honor Character Development Program in partnership with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation. He used humor and his dog Huey to share his powerful story as part of “Lessons of Personal Bravery and Self-Sacrifice.” He talked about the concepts of courage, commitment, sac-
rifice, patriotism, integrity, citizenship, and the importance of education. His dog Huey (named after the Huey Helicopter) also delighted the crowd with his tricks and his admiration for his best friend and Medal of Honor recipient, Lt. Col. Crandall. Last year Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta, the first living person to receive the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War, visited Arcadia High School to share his remarkable story.
Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) is pleased to announce it has received a $75,000 grant from the S. Mark Taper Foundation. These funds will support the five Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Healthy Start Family Centers located at Madison, Jackson, and Cleveland Elementary Schools, Eliot Middle School, and the Education Center. The grant will make it possible for the staff of the Centers to provide free
comprehensive health services to students and their families, especially those who lack access to health care. These services include screenings, examinations, immunizations, counseling, nutrition workshops, assistance with health insurance enrollment, case management, and referrals to other agencies. Grants like these allow PEF to support, enhance and supplement the programs, initiatives and priorities of the PUSD. "We are thankful to the
S. Mark Taper Foundation for their generous grant to PEF," said Patrick Conyers, PEF Executive Director. "The PUSD Healthy Start Family Centers provide critical support for families and students in our community. This grant is significantly important for the ongoing work of these vital centers." The S. Mark Taper Foundation awards annual grants through a competitive application and review process. PEF is honored to be one of the recipients.
Lt. Col. Bruce Crandall and Huey – Courtesy photo
Pasadena Educational Foundation Receives A $75,000 Grant From S. Mark Taper Foundation
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Century 21 Village Honors Top Producers For 2014 Andy Bencosme, Managing Broker at Century 21 Village Realty in Sierra Madre, recently presented the annual sales production awards to the office’s top sales producers. The annual awards breakfast was held at The Only Place in Town Restaurant in Sierra Madre. Bencosme thanked all of the agents present for their hard work, professionalism and complete dedication to their clients. Bencosme had been notified by Rick Davidson, President & CEO of Century 21 Real Estate that his office, combined with the Ludecke office in Arcadia, finished the year ranked 10th in the region, which includes the greater southern California area. He was told that the two offices (both owned by Mike Ludecke) were ranked Number Two in the San Gabriel Valley. Nazee Rix was honored once again as the office’s Top Sales Producer for the year. Rix, a Bradbury resident and mother of two, has been a consistent top sales producer for the Sierra Madre office. For 2014, she posted the highest number of home sales and the highest sales volume in the office. Rix was also the #4 ranked Sales Associate in the Region for Centruy 21 and #73 in the entire nation. Bencosme credits her success to having the utmost dedication to her business and an understanding of her clients’ individual needs. Her expansive knowledge of the various real estate markets in the vicinity and her honesty in business also play a very important factor in her success in the business so early on in her career. “Nazee receives many favorable reports from her clients on the quality service
surveys,” says Bencosme, “and much of her business comes from referrals of very satisfied clients.” Emily Duggan, the office’s 2nd Top Producer for 2014, is a long-time resident of Sierra Madre celebrating her 25th year as an agent at Century 21 Village. Emily offers her clients the talents of a smart and savvy REALTOR ® who knows the foothill areas thoroughly. For both buyers
Nazee Rix ,Top Sales Producer for the year for C21 Village - Courtesy Photo
and sellers, Emily also puts her experience and contacts to work. Professional photographers, home stagers, contractors, handymen, painters, decorators, and landscapers all are part of her team to make sure a home looks just right to maximize its appeal to potential home buyers--Emily has all their names and numbers. While industry awards are always appreciated, Bencosme notes that it’s that extra effort and personal attention that Emily gives her clients that makes her among the most sought-after agents in the area. Emily has repeatedly been voted real estate’s “Best
Welcome to this tastefully remodeled single level traditional home. with country shutters, brick accents & concrete tiled roof. Formal entry, spacious living rm with dining area, rustic brick fireplace.Open family room w/ fireplace & sliding doors to the patio & rear yard . Sunny kitchen w/blt-in appliances, oodles of cabinets, cozy breakfast nook. Master B/R with adjacent newly remodeled bath w/ granite counters, tile floors, new lighting & plumbing fixtures. Sq footage 1796 , Lot size 8804 , 3 Br & 2 bths, Family Rm, Pool. Arcadia Schools.
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$978,000
Conveniently located to Cal Tech and the South Lake Business District, this single-level condominium is located on the top floor with elevator access. This spacious unit features a large living room with dining area, fireplace w/balcony. The kitchen offers a cozy breakfast nook, is open to the living room and has access to the balcony. The master suite offers two closets (one is a large walk-in closet) and has a bath with a double vanity area. There is a second bedroom adjacent to a full bathroom. The laundry area. The parking garage has 2 assigned spaces.
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of the Best” REALTOR® in a local newspaper reader’s poll. The 3rd Top Producer for 2014 is Jackie Adaimy. Jackie is a native of Lebanon and an Arcadia resident. She not only speaks fluent English but is also fluent in Arabic and French. When asked about her professional philosophy, Adaimy responded, “To be honest and open at all times. Buyers and sellers want and need to know all of the facts before they make some of the most important decisions in their lives and it is my job to provide everything they need to help them make those decisions.” Adaimy, a veteran realtor, has been with Village for 21 years and has consistently placed in the top three producing agents. The Top Producing Sales Team for 2014 was the "Blume-Truong Real Estate Group.” It is comprised of Roy Blume and Irene Truong. They finished 2014 as the #1 Ranked Sales Team in the San Gabriel Valley for Century 21 and 8th overall in the Region, which includes much of the Greater Los Angeles Area. Roy and Irene service all areas of Metro LA and the Inland Empire and have experience with both residential and commercial real estate. Their business is built on referral and the “It’s what we do …” mantra. They travel to all areas and never say no to satisfy their client base. Nazee Rix, Emily Duggan, Jackie Adaimy, The BlumeTruong Real Estate Group, and all of the friendly Century 21 Village agents can be contacted at 38 W. Sierra Madre Blvd in Sierra Madre or by telephone (626) 355-1451 or on the internet at www.c21village.com or vwww.facebook. com/c21village.
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Senator Carol Liu’s proposal Meets with Considerable Criticism Continued from page 1
Sen. Carol Liu, D-La Cañada Flintridge, introduced the bill last Wednesday. She said public safety is at the heart of her legislation. “Any responsible bicycle rider should wear a helmet,” Liu said in a press release. “This law will help protect more people and make sure all riders benefit from the head protection that a helmet provides.” California since 1994 has mandated that anyone under 18 wear a helmet when riding a bike. Sen. Carol Liu, D- La Cañada Flintridge, has now authored S.B. 192 to extend the helmet requirement to adults and also require all riders to wear reflective clothing when cycling at night. Anyone riding without a helmet could be cited for an infraction and fined up to $25, the same as current law for youth cyclists if the bill passes. Bicycle rider injuries in traffic accidents have increased steadily in California. Nearly 14,000 bicyclists were hurt in crashes in 2012, up from 11,760 in 2008, according to the California Highway Patrol. Liu cited several sources saying cyclists who don’t wear helmets are far more likely to be hurt or killed in accidents.
Ninety-one percent of bicyclists killed in 2009 reportedly were not wearing helmets, the National Conference of State Legislatures reported. Currently, 21 states and the District of Columbia require children and teenagers to wear helmets when riding a bike. No states require helmets for adults. The Pediatric Academic Societies, a national group, reported in 2013 that the states with mandatory
youth helmet laws had significantly lower rates of fatalities and injuries after bicyclemotor vehicle collisions than states without helmet laws. S.B 192 requires adult helmets to meet standards of either the American Society for Testing and Materials or the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which is the current state requirement for youth helmets.
Firefighters were called the 4200 block of South Walnut Grove Avenue about 4 p.m.in Rosemead Tuesday for a multi-unit apartment fire. A 911 caller said he had heard an explosion and then reported a unit on fire. Initial reports of pipe bombs explod-
ing were later corrected. The 36-unit complex was evacuated and a preliminary search indicated no one was inside. Three units were seriously damaged by fire and smoke. Narcotics officers were called Tuesday night investi-
gating whether a honey oil lab caused the explosion, which was initially thought to be a pipe bomb. No explosives were found at the complex, according to LASD. One firefighter was taken to a hospital with minor burns to his ears.
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Possible Drug Lab Sets Apartments on Fire in Rosemead
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Situated at the top of Auburn Avenue this home has: 2,175 sq. ft. home, 9,836 sq. ft. lot, 3 bedrms., 2.5 baths. The living room is spacious with a fireplace and opens to a spacious balcony with views. Updated kitchen, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, Thermador stove, a cozy breakfast nook with access to the rear/side yard. The Master suite has 15 foot vaulted ceiling, fireplace, skylight, moutain view, & huge walk-in closet. There is a spacious master bath with double sinks, spa tub and separate shower.
Located on South Orange Grove, “Millionaire’s Row” in Pasadena, this spacious condominium is 2,659 square feet. There is a fireplace in the living room, a breakfast room off the kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, generous sized rooms, a sunroom and walls of windows flooding the rooms with natural light. The condo was built in 1960, is located on the second floor and offers a simi-private elevator.
Welcome Home. Located on a quiet tree lined street in a desirable east Pasadena neighborhood, this property is the perfect place to call home. As you enter you are welcomed into a warm and inviting living room which has a brick fireplace and mountain view. There is a central hall and bathroom conveniently located between the 2 bedrooms. The formal dining room is adjacent to the kitchen and breakfast area. The kitchen looks onto the spacious family room with beamed ceilings and is set up perfectly for visiting while preparing meals.
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(LAS) $675,000 OPEN HOUSE - SUN. 1-4PM -687 WOODLAND DR., SIERRA MADRE
Originally built in 1934, this prominent Sierra Madre Spanish Revival residence blends modern living with classic untouched Spanish Architecture. Located in the coveted Orange Grove Section of Sierra Madre, this house is sited perfectly on a large 16,557 square foot lot. The expansive front yard prominently displays this architectural beauty for passerby’s to enjoy. For the first time in nearly 50 years all are invited in to tour this significant piece of SierraMadre History. There is a long gated driveway which leads to the 2 car garage
Originally built in 1922, this welcoming craftsman beauty was completely restored & beautifully remodeled in 1995. The artful renovation has perfectly blended the historic & modern. With 2642 sq.ft. of gracious living space, the home is comprised of a bright Living Room with its own inviting inglenook featuring built in bookshelves, seating, & a cozy corner fireplace. The family style Kitchen is eat-in & boasts a center island cook top. Adjacent to the Kitchen is a large Family Room with ZONED R-1 PROFESSIONAL.
Nestled in the peaceful Sierra Madre canyon, just north of Mary’s Market/ Café, this charming home offers 937 Sq. Ft. with a 245 Sq. Ft. Studio., 2 bedrooms, 1 ¾ baths and an 84 Sq. Ft. storage unit. There is a large eat-in country kitchen, living room, updated bathroom in the main house with an antique claw-foot tub. The studio offers a quiet place to be creative. Highlighting the storage area is an observation rooftop patio. The quiet backyard offers meandering paths.
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$7,500,000
This Luxurious home is located in the Prime Baldwin StockerArea. Stately South Facing. With 6 bedrooms 8 bathrooms. Grand living room, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen, and separate wok kitchen. Huge family room with built-in 70 inch flat screen, wet bar, wine cellar, 10 seat home theater with HD/3D, Master suite with massage room, GYM, steam room and sauna. 11,945 sq. ft. Lot 100 x 255, Pool, guest house, 2-2 car garage. (W231) For any questions call Peter Wang 626-807-6725. CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC. (626) 445-0123
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Located in a gated community this beautiful custom built home is 3,697 sq.ft. and is situated on a 20,683 sq.f.t lot. Featuring 3 bedrooms, hardwood flooring, cathedral ceilings, 2 fireplace, 3 attics, laundry room, dining room, den, builtin-ins, Jacuzzi tub, 4 bathrooms, double attached garage. Breathtaking mountain & valley views. (T209) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
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Meticulously Updated. Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath, family room, formal dining room Village home that can be converted into a 3 bedroom home. New kitchen, remodeled baths, new windows, electrical, copper plumbing and much more. Measured at 1839 sq.ft. on a 10,240 sq.ft. lot with 2 car garage, mountain views, Arcadia Schools. (K948) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
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$2,999,000
Resort style dream home is 11,192 sq.ft. multi-level, 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, gourmet kitchen, walk in pantry, custom cabinets, large family, game and media rooms. Attached 16 car workshop styled garage, room to park 2 RV’s and boat inside.Three fireplaces, pool, park like grounds plus private guest house. (C10817) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
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Just over 22 acres. Located in the ills of the beautiful city known Over 35 acres of prime land situated in picturesque Agua Dulce. Off a very accessible dirt road tucked away for privacy. Only 40 minutes from Pasadena and 30 minutes from Burbank. Absolutely beautiful landscape. Build your dream home. Electricity close by. This is for 2 separate parcels. One 30.8 acres and 5 acres. (T16) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
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$749,000
PASADENA
$575,000
Well maintained spacious 1,681 square foot 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with fireplace, updated hardwood flooring and dual pane windows throughout. Large backyard with deck. Exterior recently painted including two car attached garage. Front yard well maintained including concrete driveway. (B11551) For any questions call Clint Ludecke (626) 2334254 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
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Gorgeous custom built Spanish home on a private road. Two master bedrooms, 4 bedrooms total with 3 baths. Living room with vaulted ceilings. Huge gourmet kitchen, formal dining room with French doors open to the pool area, spa, barbecue area and patios for entertaining. Wine room, two fireplaces, double attached garage. (O79) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
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ARCADIA
$1,538,000
Brand New Arcadia Home with Temple City Schools, 5 Bedrooms 4.5 Bathrooms + Loft. It Features Elegant Grand entrance, Formal Living room with high ceiling & Fireplace, Formal Dining room, Family Room with Fireplace connect to open Kitchen, Granite Counter Tops, Large Center Island, Master Bedroom with Walk in Closet, Dual Zoned A/C System, 3- Car Attach Garage, Crown Molding, Custom Cabinets, Useable Lot: +/- 5,000 Sq Ft.(N9626) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
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$ 1,088,000
Beautiful farmhouse Craftsman on a huge lot. Completely remodeled. Living room with fireplace, family room, dining area with built-in cabinet. Galley kitchen. Laundry room/ office area, huge basement, master suite, 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, walk-in closets. Hardwood flooring throughout. New electrical, newer roof, a/c & heat system. (G391) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451 nte Mo SE PM El OU1 - 5 North H , EN UN d. OP & S hito R T c SA Ran 6 64 11
TEMPLE CITY
$880,000
This home is located on a quiet street in the Temple City School District. Features 2 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, open floor plan, living room with fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen, hardwood floors throughout. Two car detached garage. Landscaped backyard with fruit trees and covered patio.(P5740) For any questions call Peter Wang 626-807-6725 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC (626) 445-0123 E na US HO 4PM sade EN 1 - ,. Pa P N O U ve S ill A .H 4N 50
NORTH EL MONTE
$748,000
NORTH EL MONTE
$748,000
PASADENA
$689,000
ALTADENA
$499,000
COVINA
$399,000
MONROVIA
$369,000
Two Story New Custom Home. You will love the Top Quality Architectural Design. This home offers Huge Living room, Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Top of the line Kitchen w/granite counters, center island and granite floors. 4 bedrooms includes Two Master Suites 1 with Jacuzzi Tub and walk in closets. 3 car garage.(R11642) For any questions call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC (626) 445-0123
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
This charming 3bed/2ba home is centrally located in Pasadena and features living room with stunning fireplace complete with a glass bed (‘American Fireglass’), beautiful updated family kitchen with granite counters and travertine tile flooring. Downstairs master bedroom with remodeled bathroom and sliding french doors to the patio. CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
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MONROVIA
$629,000
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) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
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
This 3BR/2BA home features over 1700 sqft of living space. Situated on a large lot with a detached garage, large rear yard and additional storage behind the garage. Central A/C and Heating. (DEV) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
This single story is a great starter home. Great neigbors. Large back yard, fenced in property. Updated kitchen with granite counters and new cabinets. Bathrooms have tiled floors and newer fixtures. Covered patio. Two car garage. (C1370) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
Recently updated town home 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
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$365,000
This turnkey upgraded three-level home features 1521 sq. ft of living space, 2 master bedrooms, 3 remodeled baths, large family room, living room w/ fireplace, dining room, kitchen w/ granite counters, 2 private patios, wood laminate floors, high ceilings, central air and heat, 2 car attached garage w/laundry area, pool and spa.(H1 943) For any questions call Stephanie Parker 626-833-9094 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
COMPTON
$299,000
Cute single family home on a commercial zoned lot. Three bedrooms and one bath. Property is currently rented (month to month). Lot is pie shaped and has excellent visibility for commercial. There is a billboard on the property that brings additional income. (ATL) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
AGUA DULCE
$288,800
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
LAKE ARROWHEAD
$285,000
Great 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath pool home in a wonderful neighborFabulous 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
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$89,000
Buildable lot with a lovely view of the city lights, this downhill lot has a potential to build 2 homes, one on the front and a second home on the back, the land is located next to existing homes and has street access, here is an opportunity to own a piece of property in Los Angeles close to everything, all utilities and services are presume to be on the street. Seller will review all offers.(0J) For any question call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
LA PUENTE
$60,000
Double wide mobile home features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, large living room formal dining room, huge kitchen w/pantry family room w/bar, washer and dryer hookups, carport, shed, small fenced yard, club house and pool.(T17350) For any question call Gwendolyn Highley 909-615-2399 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
LA PUENTE $52,000 Double wide mobile home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal dining room, kitchen w/pantry and dishwasher. Central air and heating. 1 shed and room for 3 car parking. Community pool, spa, club house. (T17350) For any question call Gwendolyn Highley 909-615-2399 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
MONROVIA
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ARCADIA
$140,000
Amazing opportunity to own a well-established, dry cleaning business in a prime location of Arcadia. Fixtures and equipment included in the sale. Call for more info. (HUN) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
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$2,150 MO.
Charming 2 bed/1 ba home located in highly desirable neighborhood of north Monrovia (north of Foothill). This beautiful home has hardwood floors in all rooms except kitchen and bathroom. It has an open floor plan with a nice size kitchen and adjacent Laundry area. Central air and hear. The back yard is well manicured and features a nice covered patio. Two car detached garage and plenty of parking space. (CAN) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
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$1,850 MO.
This gorgeous home is located north of Rancho Duarte Golf course. Features include 2bed/2 ba, living room with vaulted ceilings and fireplace, kitchen with a bay-window, master bedroom with a slider to a nice backyard and a two car garage. (SAN) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
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