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Huntington Memorial Hospital Recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience P. 23
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Rampant Reports of IRS Telephone Scam Activity in Sierra Madre P. 18
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Serrano’s R.J. Peace Shuts Out Monrovia 0-3 P. 31
South Pasadena Volleyball Sweeps San Marino in Conference Rivalry P. 31
ENTERTAINMENT Our American Cousin: Parson’s Nose Offers Taste of a Classic P. 15 Classic Rock Legends Wishbone Ash to undertake Pilgrimage North America P.14
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Lincoln Avenue Nursery P. 22
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Senator Bob Huff to Seek Michael Groundwater Drilling Damaging Antonovich’s 5th District Seat CA’s Future
Even as the worst drought in decades overwhelms California, and its cities face mandatory cuts in water use, crops like oranges, tomatoes and almonds, eager for a constant supply of water, manage to get into stores nationwide, despite the dearth of the state’s longest drought in history. According to an article in the New York Times on the weekend, how California farmers have pulled off that feat is a case study in “the unwise use of natural resources, many experts say.” According to the Times, farmers are drilling wells at “a feverish pace and pumping billions of gallons of water from the ground, depleting a resource that was critically endangered even before the drought, now in its SEE PG. 19
ICE Arrests 87 Los Angeles-Area Gang Members and Associates in Nationwide Surge
Post Office Screws up P. 8
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Mt. Sierra College Educating Through Hands-On Courses P. 29
Pasadena Bar Association Accepting Applications for 5th Annual Speech Scholarship Contest P. 28
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Nearly 1,000 gang members and associates, including 87 individuals from the Southland, were arrested during Project Wildfire, a nationwide six-week operation targeting
transnational criminal gangs led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Project Wildfire, which ran
from Feb. 23 to March 31, led to the arrest of individuals tied to more than 40 street gangs in the Los Angeles area, including Barrio Van Nuys, the Eastside Wilmas and 18th Street. Of the individuals taken into custody locally, 70 are being charged criminally, primarily with state violations. The remaining arrestees, including foreign nationals from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, were processed on administrative immigration violations and will now face deportation. In the Southland, the Project Wildfire arrests included a member of the Diamond Street gang taken into custody March 3 at a Los Angeles residence in-
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Bob Huff will announce his bid for Antonovich’s seat this Thursday afternoon in Monrovia. Huff is the Senate Republican Leader and has represented Los Angeles County in the State Legislature since 2004. Prior to his service in the Legislature, Bob served on the Diamond Bar City Council from 1995 to 2004. He has nine years of experience in local and regional government, and ten years in the State Legislature representing Los Angeles County. The California League of Cities named Senator Huff their “Legislator of the Year” for his efforts to protect local government’s authority to create economic opportunity for their residents. SEE PG. 9
Two Public Meetings on SR-710 North Study Slated The public can attend one or both public meetings in Pasadena April 13 and April 14, 2015 regarding the Caltrans and Metro State Route 710 (SR710) North Study, but official comments for inclusion in the SR-710 North Study Draft Environment Impact Report (DEIR) will only be accepted at Metro’s April 14 meeting, not the separate City Council meeting April 13. The two separate meetings include the Pasadena City Coun-
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“She's a dynamic leader for Monrovia and deserves to be re-elected.”
Pat Ostrye, former Mayor of Monrovia
"Monrovia needs Mayor Mary Ann Lutz. Her leadership qualities and significant, unselfish dedication will complete the many much-needed projects already underway.”
Joe Garcia, former Monrovia City Council Member
“Her commitment to Monrovia’s single-family neighborhoods has been consistent… Monrovians need to re-elect Mayor Mary Ann Lutz to lead the way in preserving our valued architectural heritage.”
Joanne Spring, community volunteer and retired Monrovia educator
“I trust and value her honesty and integrity. I know very few people who have consistently invested as much in our community.”
Alex Zucco, Member Monrovia Unified School District Board of Education
"Over the last six years I have found Mayor Lutz to be a great partner with Monrovia schools. Monrovia students and families in Monrovia will continue to benefit from her leadership when she is re-elected."
Gino Roncelli, CEO of Roncelli Plastics
"Mayor Lutz has always been aware of what is best for the citizens of Monrovia and carries out that goal. Thanks for job well done. We need Mayor Lutz to carry on that job."
Pam Fitzpatrick, Owner of Dollmakers’ Kattywompus and Wil’s Sport & Tackle “Monrovia’s voice in the San Gabriel Valley and beyond is as strong as ever thanks to the full time dedication of Mayor Mary Ann Lutz.”
Brian Whelan, Owner of Foothill Gym
“Why change what is definitely working? She has proven her work ethic, she has proven her commitment, she has proven her leadership - and the fact is, Monrovia is an awesome community that is doing very well.”
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Down to Basics Can we get down to basics here and get real close and personal? There are some things in life we have in common but we tend not to talk about. Perhaps, generally, that is for the better; but I think sometimes we should share. It helps just to know we are not alone in dealing with life's little foibles. Yesterday I was sitting with a small group of my peers, having coffee. The others had shared some of their "downer" feelings. Finally I admitted that, like them, I've had a kind of rough last several days. Trying to stay up in a down time is not always easy. Aching, feeling punky, and losing your dexterity can take a lot out of you. And, sometimes, we just have to moan and groan about it for a time so then we can get on with
enjoying the good we have. How are we going to know it is good if we don't have anything to compare it to? One of them brought up bloating. I said, “I can sure relate to that. Part of it is age and how our bodies react; then when you add medications our stomachs become freakin' drums. After I eat I can thump on mine with my hand and literally sound like a part of a band. There really isn't much relief until I change from a drum to a horn and begin to toot. Then if there is anyone around, I have to hope they have gone deaf and lost their sense of smell." That brought a few chuckles which turned to giggles which turned to real laughter as we were, not too discreetly, reminded who had brought up the subject of bloating.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Group for Women Over 50 in Monrovia
A Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) group for women over 50 is forming in April. Sessions will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Monrovia. The feebased group will be facilitated by Dr. Jean Williams, a therapist with over 30 years’ experience in treating those suffering from stress-related problems and mood disorders. Dr. Williams notes that the program can be especially meaningful for women who have experienced a significant loss or been a caretaker of a loved one with a chronic illness. “In the past 20 years,
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hundreds of studies have demonstrated that a brief program of mindfulness meditation can not only reduce stress, but enhance your immune system, relieve anxiety and depression, improve memory and concentration, and even reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke,” she says. “This group is designed to introduce a small group of participants to the basic practice.” Space is limited. For more information, contact Dr. Williams at wjeanw90@ gmail.com to arrange a free interview.
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Vervet monkeys came to St. Kitts in the Caribbean over 300 years ago from West Africa. These monkeys quickly discovered a taste for the fermented sugar cane that they found in the fields. Because the monkeys were eating the fermented sugar, they developed a taste for alcohol. Today the monkeys hang out near the local bars in order to get a taste of sugar and alcohol. By studying these monkeys, the scientists have discovered that the desire for alcohol is based on one’s genes. As humans, habits and
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Overcome Your Habits and You Will Be Able to Achieve Your Goals addictions are learned behaviors that we can unlearn if we so choose. Habits can be barriers that keep us from achieving set goals. We can blame our genes on why we do what we do, but essentially we are in control of our lives. It takes us time to develop poor habits as it takes time to break through these poor behaviors. You may have procrastinated when it came to writing reports for school. Though you had several weeks to work on a particular report, you didn’t get to it until the day before it was
due. You made excuses for why you waited till the last minute. This habit of procrastination, or whatever habit you struggle with today, has been practiced for a long time and has been engrained in you. Now it is time to practice new behaviors that will help you to achieve your desired goals. Laura Wilcox of Achieve SMART Goals Coaching educates and encourages clients to break through addictions and habits so that they can achieve their set goals. Contact Laura at www. acheivesmartgoals.com.
CORRECTIONS Last week, we printed the sports stories “Arcadia High Baseball Dismantles John Muir High 12-1 in League Play” and “PHS Scores 5 Runs in the 6th to Beat Burroughs 5-3 in Pa-
cific League Opener” without a by-line. This Arcadia article was written by Vincent Nguyen and the PHS article by Jacob Bigley. The great photo for this story was also shot by Jacob, not
by Vincent. We sincerely apologize. Furthermore, our Julius Caesar review was written by Nathaniel Cayanan, which we also didn’t state.
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WHO SERVES YOUR FAVORITE CUISINE? NAME/CITY 1. American ________________________ 2. Chinese _________________________ 3. French __________________________ 4. Indian __________________________ 5. Italian ___________________________ 6. Japanese ________________________ 7. Korean __________________________ 8. Mediterranean ____________________ 9. Mexican _________________________ 10. Soul Food ________________________ 11. Thai ____________________________ 12. Vegetarian _______________________ 13. Vietnamese ______________________ 14. Other ___________________________ WHO CREATES YOUR FAVORITE DISH? NAME/CITY 15. BBQ ____________________________ 16. Breakfast _______________________ 17. Buffalo Wings _____________________ 18. Burger __________________________ 19. Burrito __________________________ 20. Chicken _________________________ 21. Cupcakes ________________________ 22. Donuts ________________________ 23. Desserts _______________________ 24. Dumplings _____________________ 25. Frozen Yogurt ____________________ 26. Hot Dogs ________________________ 27. Hot Pot _________________________ 28. Ice Cream _______________________ 29. Pasta ___________________________ 30. Pho ____________________________ 31. Pizza ___________________________ 32. Salad __________________________ 33. Sandwich ________________________ 34. Seafood _________________________ 35. Soup ___________________________ 36. Steak ___________________________ 37. Sushi ___________________________ 38. Taco ____________________________ 39. Other ___________________________ WHO PROVIDES YOUR FAVORITE DINING? NAME/CITY 40. Bakery __________________________ 41. Caterer _________________________ 42. Family/Kids Dining _________________ 43. New Restaurant __________________ 44. Outdoor/Patio Dining _______________ 45. Restaurant ______________________ 46. Romantic Dining __________________ 47. Senior Specials ___________________
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FAVORITE HEALTH & BEAUTY SERVICES NAME/CITY 63. Acupuncture _____________________ 64. Chiropractor _____________________ 65. Dentist _________________________ 66. Facial __________________________ 67. Fitness Center/Gym ________________ 68. Hair Salon _______________________ 69. Massage ________________________ 70. Martial Arts ______________________ 71. Nail Salon (Mani/Pedi) ______________ 72. Opthamologist ___________________ 73. Optometry _______________________ 74. Personal Trainer ___________________ 75. Pilates Program ___________________ 76. Wellness Center __________________ 77. Yoga ___________________________ 78. Other ___________________________ FAVORITE ESSENTIALS NAME/CITY 79. Arts & Crafts _____________________ 80. Auto Dealer ______________________ 81. Bike Shop _______________________ 82. Book Store ______________________ 83. CD/Record Store __________________ 84. Consignment Store ________________ 85. Furniture Store ___________________ 86. Gift Shop ________________________ 87. Golf Shop _______________________ 88. Hardware Store ___________________ 89. Independent Market _______________ 90. Jewelry _________________________ 91. Music Instruction _________________ 92. Pet Store ________________________ 93. Specialty Food Store _______________ 94. Sporting Goods Store ______________ 95. Thrift Store ______________________ 96. Toy Store ________________________ 97. Other ___________________________
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ZINNIE, THE MINNIE! by Darlene Papa
To focus on those in our community who care for unwanted animals, we are highlighting here the work that animal rescue organizations and individuals do in helping homeless pets find homes. They are MAKING A DIFFERENCE, ONE PET AT A TIME... Do you believe in serendipity? Funny, how some things just seem to work out flawlessly. That is how it was with the way my friend, Laurie, acquired Zinnie. Laurie had always been a Dalmatian lover. When the movie, "101 Dalmatians" caused kids to want Dalmatian puppies, parents consented. However, Dalmations can be a challenge, and require patient training. As a result, there were preowned Dalmatians flooding the rescue organizations. In fact, Laurie had rescued three of them--Merlot, Cristal, and Viognier (yes, after wines she likes). She loved her dogs dearly, but walking and caring for three big dogs eventually took a toll on her back. After the sad passing of two of her dogs from old age, and with only one large dog, Viognier ("V"), at home, Laurie felt the need for another dog. Yet, this time, because of her back, she wanted a small dog. This caused some degree of consternation among her opinionated friends! "Chihuahuas are yappy dogs!" they said. Laurie knew Jo Porter, the founder of a no-kill rescue organization called For the Love of Animals. Undeterred by her friends, she told Jo that a good friend of hers had an adorable little chihua-
hua named Rebel. Would Jo please keep a look out for one like Rebel? Now, during that same week, Anna, one of the volunteers who fosters and helps rescue for Jo, had been
driving along Valley Blvd. All of a sudden, Anna saw a tiny chihuahua running the street and dodging cars. The dog just missed getting crushed by a big van. Of course, Anna pulled over and was able to seize the dog. The very, very thin male dog had no means of identification--no tag, no microchip--and had not been neutered. Anna took him home--loved him and cared for him. Laurie arranged to meet the dog at the San Dimas Petsmart, where Jo's organization shows dogs for adoption each week. The dog was very cute, the type of chihuahua called "deer legged," because of his long, skinny
legs and a face like a deer. The dog, though, paid no attention to Laurie because he was too preoccupied with his little bone. However, Laurie had already committed to Jo that she would take him, and hoped they would bond quickly. Well, the moment of bonding did come--as soon as Anna brought the dog to Laurie's house! The minute he saw Laurie, he was so excited! His tail was wagging like crazy! He was full of love and happiness! Laurie named the little 3-lb. dog, Zinfandel, or Zinnie. Zinnie has now won over all of Laurie's friends! He is definitely not a yapper. He is sweet, smart, and is always in tune with people, so that he seems as if he understands everything we say. He is well-behaved in public as he and Laurie walk in Sierra Madre. In fact, at Casa Del Rey he stops and will not leave until someone says hello to him. He loves his "older sister, "V," the Dalmatian, and he now has a younger brother, a smaller chihuahua, named "Cabernet." They all get along well together, but Zinnie is in charge! Serendipity? Absolutely! To truly save an abandoned animal, it often takes a dedicated rescue organization, a wonderful foster parent, and a loving forever home. Cheers, Zinnie!
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Business Owner Writes in Support of Adams Dear Editor: I wrote this letter in response to a letter Brian Whelan of Foothill Gym wrote in support of Mary Ann Lutz [in last week’s issue]. Each point below was written in response to a point Mr. Whelan made in his letter. I am hoping you’ll consider printing the two letters side by side. I, too, am a business owner based in downtown Monrovia. I moved my consulting engineering business here in January 2010, downsizing from much larger quarters to try and stay lean enough to ride out the recession. During those early years at my new locale, business was brutal. Those clients of mine who still had projects on the boards would ask for crippling fee concessions. I couldn’t much blame them because I knew their clients were asking the same of them. Looking back over the past 5 1/2 years, I feel grateful to have survived the
downturn and somewhat chastened by the things I took for granted about the economy. I’m sure all of us who are still in business, and I’m hoping I can include the members of the city council here, will keep these past years in mind as we go forward. One of the ways the City of Monrovia met its state-mandated obligation to balance its budgets was to forgo allocating sufficient moneys for long term maintenance. From some of the things that have come to light during this campaign, it sounds like there was a significant lack of long term planning. MaryAnn Lutz and Tom Adams were both members of the city council during this time and before. One of them seems intent on singing “Happy Days Are Here Again” and taking more than her share of the credit for the City’s improved financial outlook. The other appears chastened by how the budgets were balanced during this time and has the guts to break with the other council members and speak up about an infrastructure time bomb that doesn’t fit nicely into a state of the city speech. It’s only lately that I see the Mayor mentioning this issue in her literature and posts. The true definition of a leader is one who takes the tough road when it is the right thing to do and doesn’t look behind him to see if anybody is following. A fairweather leader is one who comes late to issues when she senses (or her handlers
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tell her) that the tide is turning and she better get on the band wagon, preferably out front. I am convinced that, of the two candidates, Tom Adams would be the better mayor for Monrovia. I support him 100%. I take no issue with Mary Ann’s work ethic and commitment. You could have also mentioned her and husband Cory’s generosity, something I know of first hand through each of our memberships in the Monrovia Rotary Club. She is also a leader, but Tom Adams is the better leader and the right choice to be the next Mayor of Monrovia. Respectfully, -Joseph K. “Kris” Leonard Principal, JKL Associates MONROVIA
Former Mayor Weighs in on Monrovia Candidates Dear Editor: I don’t live in Monrovia. I live in Glendora and as a former Mayor of Glendora I am deeply concerned should Mary Ann Lutz be reelected as Monrovia’s Mayor. I watched Mary Ann Lutz support the National Recreation Area legislation by Cong. Judy Chu that impacted Glendora, our hillsides and water supply without consulting our Council and without answers to questions. In fact, I would say she railroaded the legislation through the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments subcommittee on Environment totally disregarding the approved guidelines established by other member cities. She chaired for Cong. Judy Chu and now Supervisor Hilda Solis what was presumed to be a Town Hall in Claremont to take public testimony on the proposed legislation. Many of those
impacted showed up to talk and ask questions but were ignored and those bused in, all wearing yellow T-shirts, some requiring a translator to communicate, were given priority to speak. I was told Mary Ann Lutz wrote a letter to the SGV COG rescinding her vote in support of Chu’s NRA legislation but that little flip-flop on her part does not remove the fact she used her position on the Council of Governments and had her own agenda supporting legislation impacting all foothill cities without consulting any of them and not allowing public testimony by those directly impacted. And, that legislation could be re-introduced. Will Mary Ann Lutz flip-flop back and support a renewed effort by Cong. Chu and the faraway D.C. government to take over control of our hillsides if re-elected? And, take-over of your parks purchased by Monrovia citizens who are paying off that bonded indebtedness? Be careful Monrovia when you go to the polls. Mary Ann Lutz is not your best choice given her track record on this issue. -Lois Shade Former Mayor GLENDORA
Big Bully Government! Dear Editor: The Sierra Madre City Government has become a “big bully” of regulation and charges that they have placed on the people of the City, whom they are supposed to be serving. On the subject of water use, if it isn’t bad enough to doubt the water rates and the contraction of “4” tiers of charges, they also introduced a 30% mandatory reduction of the use of water.
They constantly say there is no penalty when they charge $2.66/HCF for the first tier and $4.66/HCF for the 4th tier. What else is it if not a penalty? Then they set quotas for each household which are theoretically 30% below the use after the 20% reduction of voluntary reduction. If a person appeals for an increase based upon the City’s error, then they cannot get the issues settled. Now the City wants the homeowner to submit to an audit by a City-approved water expert. They also are placing limits on how much and what kind of landscaping a homeowner can plant. Now comes the subject of the 30% reduction, and we shall use the figures supplied by the City. The base figure August 2012 was 316 GPCD (2 month billing). 30% reduction would be 221/HCF. The highest use per billing period equaled an overage of 203 (September 2014). The lowest use was December of 2014 equaling an average of 110 (More than 60%). Now they want to reduce the figure from 110 to 73/HCF per two-month billing period, which equals a 77% reduction from the 316 figure. You are welcome to check the math! What do they call 30%? Now the staff is recommending so-called surcharge (penalty) for any excess use over the individual conservation goals per Sierra Madre Municipal Code. 1st violation - 2 x tier one rate 2nd and more - 3 x tier one rate The Energy Environment and Natural Resource
Commission is recommending: 1st violation - 2 x the tier 4 rate 2nd violation - 5 x the tier 4 rate 3rd violation - 10 x the tier 4 rate With this kind of thinking, who needs the EENRC after these kinds of recommendations? The only reason that the City did not adopt these recommendations is because the computers could not handle that program. Do we have a City Government that is all out of control? We welcome your opinion! -Sierra Madre Watchman
Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act To the Editor: Why can’t Republican Governor Mike Pence be honest and fess up to the fact that Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act is an antigay law, for that’s what it is. Why is Gov. Pence putting himself through all sorts of contortions trying to explain away the truth. Religious bigotry is still alive and well and has infected Indiana’s Republican controlled legislature and that’s who created this abominable law. -Ron Lowe SANTA MONICA April 1, 2015 Reader rebutes mr. durston’s letter Dear Editor: The Letter to the Editor by Huntington Memorial Hospital (HMH) employee Kevin Durston, published in the April 2, 2015 – April 8, 2015 issue of the Pasadena Independent, needs and deserves a strong rebuttal. PLEASE SEE PG. 19
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Soroptimists Host 5th Annual “Live Your Dream” Luncheon “I want to be a voice for women who are victims of domestic violence.” These were the words of Sarah Elizabeth Nichols AbdusSamad, the recipient of the “Live Your Dream” award from the Altadena-Pasadena chapter of Soroptimist International at a luncheon held on March 25th at the Women’s City Club in Pasadena. The “Live Your Dream” honor represents Soroptimist International’s signature award, and is given to a woman who is overcoming personal difficulties and improving her life through education and skills training. Since 1972, the LYD award -- formerly known as the Women’s Opportunity Award—has disbursed
over $15 million worldwide and has assisted thousands of women to reclaim their dreams of a better life for themselves and their families. Altadena-Pasadena Soroptimists also honored Taylore Thomas with the Violet Richardson Award (named after Soroptimists’ first president), an honor given to a young woman between the ages of 1418 who has improved her community through her volunteer efforts. Finally, Reverend Dr. Donna Byrns was given the Ruby Award for improving the lives of women and girls through her professional and volunteer work. Sarah Elizabeth Nichols Abdus-Samad, the recipient of the “Live Your
At Soroptimists “Live Your Dream” Luncheon, from left: Gerald Phillips, Chris Holden; Rita Hadjimonoukian, Michael D. Antonovich, award winners, Viola Van, and Judy Chu. - Courtesy Photos
Dream” Award, is a mother of two sons, eight and ten years old. She is a survivor of domestic violence who left her abusive husband, and is now a single parent who provides for herself and her children with no financial support from her former spouse. “One of the reasons I’m here is that during this tumultuous time in my life, I went to Women at Work, where I got the application [to apply for the LYD award].” she commented. Soroptimist International is a global volunteer organization that works to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and around the world. For more information, visit www.soroptimist.org.
L-R the Soroptimist Ruby award winner Reverend Dr. Donna Bryns; Sarah’s son; LYD award winner Sarah Elizabeth Nichols Abdus-Samad; and VRA award winner Taylore Thomas with commendations from L.A. County.
The Odd Couple Opens May 8th at the Sierra Madre Playhouse Fifty years ago this spring, The Odd Couple debuted on Broadway, starring Walter Matthau and Art Carney. It was revived on Broadway twice, including one version starring Sally Struthers and Rita Moreno which reversed
the gender of its characters. The play became the basis for two movies starring Matthau and Jack Lemmon, as well as three TV series. The first of these, starring Tony Randall and Jack Klugman, is considered a classic of the medium.
It promises to be an evening of musical magic, touching accolades and tremendous excitement when the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) honors at its annual Gala Bel Canto one of the most successful songwriting teams in history. Kristen AndersonLopez and Robert Lopez, reallife spouses who have collectively earned Oscar, Grammy,
Tony and Emmy awards for such hits as “Frozen,” “Winnie the Pooh,” and “The Book of Mormon” and LACC President and Vice Chair Edward J. Nowak (La Canada), Deputy General Counsel of The Walt Disney Company, are honored on Tuesday, April 14th, 2015, 6 p.m., at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion’s Grand Hall in downtown Los Angeles.
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Alan Brooks directs. His credits include And A Nightingale Sang, The Second Story Man, The Streets of South Pasadena, Rumors, Whose Life Is It Anyway?, As You Like It, and much more. He has worked with many area venues and companies, including Interact Theatre Company, Parson’s Nose, Geffen Playhouse, Hillside Repertory and more. Set design: John Vertrees. Properties: Erin Walley. Lighting design: Pablo Santiago. Costume design: Angela Nicholas. Sound design: Barry Schwm. Playhouse Artistic Director: Christian Lebano. Get ready to laugh, and discover (or rediscover) what makes The Odd Couple an enduring American comedy classic. PLEASE SEE PG. 11
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Update: Hindo’s Fight Against Ebola and for Education By jennifer schlueter Last November and December, we reported on the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone – then at its peak. Beacon’s owner Von supports Sarah Culberson’s Kposowa foundation, which has been promoting education in Sierra Leone and focusing on Ebola prevention since the severe outbreak last year. As of March 29, the country has recorded 11,974 cases, 3,799 of which ended fatal, according to the WHO. In November 2014, 2,030 people were infected by the virus and 1,552 in December. Fortunately, within the first months of this year, the numbers have constantly de-
creased. In March, 198 new cases, 287 deaths, and 258 survivors were registered whereas in January the first two numbers were three times as high and less people survived. April 1 was the first day within weeks, on which Sierra Leone did not record any new infections; however, only after consecutive 42 days of zero cases in the whole country, Sierra Leone will be declared Ebola-free. Culberson’s brother Hindo Kposowa has been fighting Ebola since last summer, when all schools in the country closed down to prevent the spreading of the disease. By printing informational
Hindo distributing clothes, detergent, and food to orphans who have lost their parents due to Ebola. - Courtesy Photo
posters, distributing handwashing stations, and educating (remote) villages, Hindo’s goal is to prevent Ebola before it could infect people rather than supporting treatments against it, which most international organizations concentrated on. Due to his tireless efforts, Hindo’s focus area, Bumpe and its surrounding villages, had only recorded five cases for a long period, but then, due to sick outsiders entering it illegally, the number increased dramatically to 58. However, Bo district has now been Ebola-free for almost three months. Because sporadic cases still occur in the nearby areas, Hindo and his team continue to go out to villages to educate people about the virus. So far, they have reached 246 villages. Because of the improvements and the decreasing number of cases, the government of Sierra Leone has now allowed schools to reopen next week and students to take exams they were supposed to take last year. Sierra Leoneans want to go back to normal. Opening their schools is still a risk due to the great number of people coming together. But, Hindo says, at least in bigger cities, enough resources exist
in case of an infection to handle the situation. Because of the deadly virus, all public institutions and shops had to close or limit their hours; thus, people were deprived of food, education, and other services for weeks or even months. Hindo and his team have therefore not only educated people about prevention methods and the disease itself, but also distributed food, books, and other much-needed supplies. Currently, their main focus is to support orphans, reintegrate them into society without any stigma, and supply them and others with learning materials, uniforms, clothes, food, etc. Schools are also requesting hand-washing stations (simply buckets and Dettol) to prevent infections. Some schools have collapsed or burned down; therefore, Hindo works together with other villagers to re-erect them. Hindo’s vision is to provide education for everyone in his country, especially also in remote villages. He firmly believes that a second Ebola outbreak can be prevented if everyone knows about the disease and its prevention methods. He fights not only against Ebola, but also for a
Destroyed school.
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high literacy rate and computer labs to boost education in Sierra Leone and to see the next generation thrive. For more information, and if you want to support Hindo’s efforts and help the people in Sierra Leone, please
visit healwestafrica.com and donate. The Kposowa foundation’s website has been redirected to Healwestafrica.com. You can also find additional information on Hindo’s Facebook community “Global Education and Justice Network.”
The late author/poet Maya Angelou was wellknown for her many thoughtprovoking quotes, but it appears that one that was used for her stamp issued April 7 is not actually hers, at all. The Washington Post reports that a new United States postage stamp bearing Angelou's likeness features the quote "A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." Problem is, that's a quote from a book of poems by Joan Walsh Anglund. President Obama attributed the quote to Angelou in
his remarks at the presentation of the 2013 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal. "The late, great Maya Angelou once said, 'A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.' Each of the men and women that we honor today has a song -- literally, in some cases.” Anglund took the mishap in stride according to CNN, saying, "I think it easily happens sometimes that people hear something, and it's kind of going into your subconscious, and you don't realize it.”
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Vulcan Briefs Azusa Council on Hillside Project BY JOE TAGLIERI
Though it may be somewhat hard to tell when viewed from a distance, efforts to restore the hillsides that overlook Azusa and Duarte are either on or ahead of schedule, a manager from Vulcan Materials Co. told the Azusa City Council on Monday. Starting in 2013, Vulcan has begun work on the east side of the Azusa Rock Quarry that aims for an "entirely reclaimed, re-sculpted and restored" hillside by August 2020, according to Jeff Cameron, the company's special projects manager who specializes in land-use compliance. The long-term goal of the project is transforming the hillside, which has been stripped of its natural topography after decades of mining, to a more natural sight from the communities below that blends with adjacent mountains. The project's earlyphase focus is to change 30foot bench-like ledges on the lower portion of the mountain into "microbenches" 1218 inches in height, as well as to reclaim the eastern peak and lower portions via microbenching and hydroseeding with drought-tolerant native plants. Cameron said the lowerlevel microbenching is on course for completion in August and mountaintop reclamation efforts are ahead of schedule. For the mountain's west side where mining currently happens, Cameron said reclamation efforts will likely start early next year after the tons of accumulated "overburden" are removed. Overburden is the technical term for "material that's not construction-grade aggregate," Cameron explained. "It's been weathered, so typically that layer of overburden is that weathered rock that you're removing to
get down to the competent rock," he added. Cameron emphasized that "one of the most important things to this project is vegetation growth," noting the relatively slow-growing native plants that have been placed on the mountain's upper portion.
"Uriel and I have seen firsthand the hard work that your staff and Ames have done is amazing." Mayor Joseph Rocha noted concerns from community members regarding diminished air quality as a result of more dust particulates generated by excavation
Azusa Rock Quarry from above.
"With the current weather ... there hasn't been a lot of rain," Cameron said. "When you're dealing with hydroseeding and things like that you're not out there to water it, you actually let nature take its course." "From far away I'll be the first to admit it doesn't look like it's working, but when you go up close you can tell that it is taking and it is working," said Mayor Pro Tem Edward Alvarez. On Saturday, council members Uriel Macias and Robert Gonzalez toured the site accompanied by Vulcan personnel. "I got to see those microbenches up close pretty well," said Macias, who praised Vulcan and its contractor Ames Construction Inc. for the progress made. "Being skeptical five years ago, we were concerned on would the reclamation work?" Gonzalez said.
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on the hillside for the reclamation project as well as Vulcan's mining operations. The Alabama-based company uses the Azusa Rock Quarry to extract aggregate rock that eventually is pulverized into gravel for roads and other construction uses. Rocha asked about the status of an additional air quality monitoring device, which Cameron replied has not yet been purchased and installed. "[Then] when and where?" Rocha responded. "Because it's been since April 2013 that the monies were paid and here we are in '15." City Manager Troy Butzlaff explained that the holdup is due to a disagreement with air quality officials on the monitoring equipment. "We have been trying to work with the South Coast Air Quality Management District ... in trying to get them to accept one of the
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two locations that Vulcan and the city have agreed to," Butzlaff said, adding that the AQMD "not only contested the two locations that we've selected and chose a third location that is not of interest to either Vulcan or the city, but they don't necessarily like the air quality monitoring equipment that Vulcan has agreed to purchase, which was the standard that the air quality management district used at the time that the money was put aside." According to Butzlaff the AQMD wants a newer monitoring system "which has yet to be fully vetted ... and is not currently, to the best of our knowledge, in wide-scale use by the air quality management district." Blasting operations that utilize explosives was another community concern Cameron addressed. "We only use blasting as a last resort when there is no other method to excavate that material," Cameron said, "There's only been a total of 17 blasts since October 2013. ... The last blast we actually did was in September of 2014." Council members suggested facilitating public tours of the site. "We could set aside a couple dates if some individuals wanted to come out and tour the site and view it for themselves," Cameron said. "I don't see an issue in doing that." Since 2011 Vulcan has paid Azusa nearly $3.1 million in extraction taxes, according to Cameron's presentation, which is available on the city's website. "One of the other main things is to maintain a financial insurance bond to assure reclamation will be completed," Cameron said. Initially valued at $81.2 million in 2013, the current bond stands at $79.4 million.
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Arcadia PD March 29 Just before 10:19 a.m., officers responded to Coin Op Laundry, 838 West Duarte Road, regarding a battery report. An investigation revealed the victim and suspect were arguing over a parking spot when the suspect pushed the victim to the ground and fled in a blue Acura. The victim made note of the license plate number and a records check revealed the vehicle is registered out of Arcadia. Officers were unable to make contact with the registered owner. The investigation is ongoing. The outstanding suspect is described as an Asian male in his twenties with a muscular build. At approximately 2:27 p.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the parking lot of the Santa Anita Inn, 130 West Huntington Drive, for suspended registration. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected numerous indications of illegal drug use. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the 40-year-old white female was under the influence of a controlled substance. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
March 30 At about 9:46 a.m., an officer responded to the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department regarding an embezzlement report. The victim realized his personal secretary of 15 years made unauthorized charges totaling $28,476.55 over the span of four years. The suspect is a Hispanic female of unknown age. The investigation is ongoing and the suspect is outstanding at the time of this report. At approximately 5:25 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 700 block of South Old Ranch Road regarding a burglary report. The officer determined an unknown suspect entered by smashing a window panel on the rear door before taking numerous electronics and credit cards, and fleeing without being detected. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.
March 31 Around 1:57 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Hampton Road and Santa Margarita Drive for tinted front windows. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting from inside the vehicle. A records check of the driver, a 23-year-old Hispanic male, revealed he had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. The officer conducted a consensual search of the vehicle and
located a bag of more than one ounce of marijuana. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Just after 7:12 p.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Baldwin Avenue and Huntington Drive for expired registration. The officer contacted the 55-yearold white female and discovered she also had a suspended license, was displaying fraudulent registration, and was uninsured. She was cited and released in the field. Her vehicle was impounded for 30 days.
April 1 Shortly after 10:19 a.m., an officer responded to the 1800 block of Tulip Lane regarding a stolen vehicle. An investigation revealed the victim’s car was stolen from the location sometime during the previous night. The Nissan Altima was located on April 2nd in the City of El Monte. At about 6:47 p.m., officers responded to the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department regarding a fraud report. The victim stated she received two envelopes containing cashier’s checks and letters with instructions to cash the checks, keep a portion, and forward the remaining balance to a third party. The victim believed this to be suspicious and reported it. The investigation is ongoing.
April 2 At approximately 11:15 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Monte Verde Drive regarding subjects entering the rear yard of a neighboring residence. Additional officers arrived and were able to detain a suspicious vehicle and three occupants leaving the area. An investigation revealed a 21-yearold black male and 29-year-old black male entered the residence by smashing the rear sliding glass door, stole various items, and fled in the awaiting silver BMW SUV before being stopped by police. The two males and a 21-year-old black female driver were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Around 5:00 p.m., an officer initiated an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Walnut Avenue and Holly Avenue for expired registration. Upon contacting the 46-year-old Hispanic male driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the man’s breath, discovered he was uninsured, and had false registration tags. A field sobriety test revealed he had a blood alcohol content greater than .08%. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
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Just after 1:49 a.m., an officer initiated consensual contact with an individual who was having difficulty walking in the area of Huntington Drive and First Avenue. The officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the 29-year-old Hispanic male’s breath, discovered he had fallen, and determined he was unable to care for himself. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Residential Burglary at 10:51 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 600 block of California. The residents left the location for the weekend. When they returned home, they found the rear sliding door had been smashed out with a large rock. Officers checked the inside of the residence, but did not locate any suspects. The only items taken were two jewelry boxes. The investigation is continuing.
At about 7:36 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s at the Westfield Shopping Town, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. Surveillance footage revealed a 25-year-old black female selected numerous items of merchandise before exiting the store without paying. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. During the booking process, the jailer discovered the suspect provided a false name. This offense was added to her list of charges.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision at 8:58 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a hit and run traffic collision in the 600 block of West Maple. The reporting party witnessed the collision and knew the suspect, who had been recently served with a restraining order by his ex-girlfriend. It appears the suspect tried to enter the exgirlfriend’s driveway and hit the neighbor’s vehicle and then fled the scene. The officer located the suspect vehicle at the suspect’s esidence in the 400 block of South Alta Vista. The suspect was not at the residence. The vehicle was towed as evidence of a hit and run and a verified complaint was filed against the suspect for violating the restraining order.
April 4 Just after 1:22 p.m., an officer responded to the Westfield Shopping Town, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a hit and run traffic collision. A witness reported seeing Party-1 hit three cars parked next to each other. Due to the impact, one of the vehicles collided with a fourth vehicle. Party-1 made no attempt to stop or provide information. The suspect vehicle is described as a black, newer model, Honda Accord with paper plates. The investigation is ongoing. At approximately 9:49 p.m., officers responded to Arcadia Methodist Hospital, 300 West Huntington Drive, regarding a battery report. A 53-year-old white female refused to leave the waiting room when asked by hospital staff, and instead pulled the victim’s hair and hit her arm. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Monrovia PD March 30 Vandalism at 7:21 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of South Canyon regarding a vandalism incident. Unknown suspect(s) spray painted a block wall to a preschool center. The investigation is continuing. Vandalism at 8:51 a.m., an officer responded to the 500 block of East Colorado on the report of vandalism to a vehicle. The victim parked his van on the street. When he returned to his vehicle, someone had vandalized the sliding door of the truck with a green marker. The investigation is con-
the passenger vehicle was determined to be intoxicated. A passenger from the bus complained of pain and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence and taken into custody. Commercial Burglary at 2:44 p.m., employees from a church in the 400 block of East Huntington arrived at the location and discovered several items were missing from the facility. Employees could not confirm if the building was locked the night before. The investigation is continuing.
April 2 Trespassing / Drunk in Public – Suspect Arrested at 3:20 a.m., employees of a hotel in the 900 block of South Fifth Avenue called and stated there was a male adult subject causing a disturbance in their lobby and he refused to leave. Officers arrived and arrested the male adult for trespassing and being drunk in public. This was the second time the subject was arrested for trespassing at the location within 24 hours. He was held for the likelihood of reoccurrence, pending his court appearance.
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Trespassing – Suspect Arrested at 7:05 a.m., staff from a hotel in the 900 block of South Fifth Avenue phoned police to report a former guest that had been evicted for nonpayment was in their lobby and would not leave. The manager told the officer that the subject was not welcome on the property. An officer responded, but the subject had left the location. The staff called again at 2:45 p.m. as the subject had returned. Police responded and located the subject passed out in the lobby. The suspect was arrested for trespassing.
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Vehicle Burglaries / Felony Vandalism at approximately 12:10 p.m., two vehicle burglaries were reported that occurred in a parking structure in the 700 block of South Myrtle Avenue. Both vehicles were locked and had been parked in the secured resident parking area. The responding officer requested to review video surveillance, but the electrical wires had been cut, disabling the surveillance equipment. It was later discovered that wiring from several panels had been cut. The vandalism damage was estimated in excess of $5,000. The investigation is continuing. Felony Driving Under the Influence / Injury Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested at 1:04 p.m., a traffic collision was reported at Myrtle Avenue and Huntington Drive. A passenger vehicle had rear ended an MTA Bus. During the investigation, the driver of
At 4:18 p.m., Sierra Madre Police Department responded to the 80 block of Vista Circle in regards to the use of another’s personal identification. The victim advised officers that an unknown suspect used the victim’s personal identification information to open several accounts with different cell phone companies, and that she received letters in the mail regarding the cell phone accounts. The victim did not give anyone permission to open any accounts with the different cell phone providers, using her personal information. This case has been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau.
April 1 At 8:15 a.m., Sierra Madre Police responded to the 700 block of West Manzanita Avenue, regarding a theft. Upon arrival, the victim informed the Officers that when he arrived home from work (the previous day), he left his bicycle unlocked in the carport, next to his neighbor’s vehicle. The victim stated that the next morning, he walked to the carport to get his bicycle ready for work, and discovered that it had been stolen. He also observed that the driver’sside door of his neighbor’s car was open and unattended. Officers contacted the victim of the open vehicle, and she stated that she walked by her vehicle and didn’t remember seeing her car door open. The victim stated that her GPS device was stolen from her
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vehicle. Officers observed no evidence of forced entry, and the victim was adamant that her vehicle was locked when she last left it. At 9:04 a.m., Sierra Madre Police responded to a call of found property on the 200 block of South Michillinda Avenue. The reporting party advised the Officers of a magazine with an address from the 700 block of West Manzanita Avenue. Officers conducted a follow-up at the address, and the victim was advised of her recovered black handbag containing a magazine with her name, along with other forms of identification. The victim stated that she left her purse in her car that was locked and secured. Officers observed that the victim’s window had been smashed, and located a rock inside of the vehicle that was used for the forced entry.
April 2 At 1:51 p.m., Sierra Madre Police responded to the 100 block of Monterey Lane, regarding a fraudulent scam investigation. Upon arrival, Officers were advised that the victim was contacted telephonically by a male caller who identified himself as an IRS agent. The caller told the victim that she owed in $4,500.00 in unpaid taxes, and that the IRS would send agents to her home and arrest her if she did not comply and immediately pay the money in full. This case has been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau. At 2:31 p.m., Sierra Madre Police responded to the station lobby regarding a fraudulent scam investigation. The victim informed Officers that at about 12:00 p.m., he received a phone call from what he believed to be the U.S. Treasury Department. The caller identified himself as a U.S. Treasury Federal Agent, and told the victim that he owed back taxes from 2011. The suspect threatened the victim stating there was an arrest warrant for him if he did not comply and pay the outstanding balance of $4,845.96, immediately. This case has been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau.
April 2- 3 The Police Department received at least 100 calls of the fraudulent IRS – Department of Treasury Scam. The callers left messages both in person and on answering machines. The majority of the reports to the Police Department were informational to help with the investigation. Sierra Madre Police are working with both the FBI and the Department of Treasury regarding these incidents. The Police Department reminds the Community that request for money with the threat of being arrested is a FRAUD. No government agency deploys any of these types of tactics, even though they sound official and use common law enforcement jargon.
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A Native American Toolbox With James Bowden Follow the journey of a stone tool created before your very eyes to its many connections in the Native American material culture. As the tool is repeatedly recycled, can
you guess its final destination? Afterwards, participants will have an opportunity to shape their own soapstone bead using only stone tools. James Bowden will follow this with
additional flint knapping and a time for informal questions. This program is sponsored by the Arcadia Museum Foundation and will take place on April 25 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lunchtime Talks at the Museum Education Center Third Thursdays, Noon to 1 p.m.
Come and listen to our guest speakers who will present snippets about Arcadia history, people, places and events. Bring your own lunch or just sit and enjoy the talk with friends.
April 16th, Frank Perini, Frank’s Barbershop, “Frank’s Barbershop Legacy.” May 21st, Elizabeth Pomeroy, San Marino Historical Society, “Geography
Bark for Life is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer. Bark for Life is directly related to Arcadia’s Relay for Life and shares the theme, “Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.” So, bring your best canine friends and join us for a fun-filled day starting
with a walk and continuing with demonstrations, contests and games. Keynote Speaker is Dr. Domotor from Dr. Domotor’s Animal Hospital. Please remember dogs must be on a leash and please be ready to clean up after your four legged friends. To register your dog, please visit: www.relayforlife.org/barkarcadiaca. The
cost is $20 for your first dog and $10 for your second dog. Arcadia Dog Park (Eisenhower Park) located on the corner of Colorado Boulevard and Second Avenue: 601 N. Second Avenue, Arcadia, CA. 91006 Saturday, April 25th, 2015. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies start at 10:00 a.m.
Cost to build was $32,927 in the year of completion, 1910. Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts is fortunate to re-visit this distinguished estate, previously known as the “Eliot House”, 22 years after its Showcase debut in 1993. John V. Eliot bought the vacant one and half acre parcel from the Oak Knoll Company, formed by Henry Huntington, William R. Staats Company and A. Kingsley Macomber. Mr. Eliot built the home as a “honeymoon house” for his new bride, Ellen Rowena Blossom, to create a setting that would complement her beauty and her love of the outdoors. The 9,400 square foot main residence is an eclectic English Tudor that has significant Craftsman influences with the principal entrance overlooking the interior garden area rather than the street. Using local materials, it unites the artist with the actual construction and integrates the house with its environment. A 2,600 square foot Carriage House with an upstairs apartment that once housed the chauffeur and coachman complements it. The property includes many
mature trees, gardens, pool, Koi pond, outdoor kitchen and a wisteria arbor. The main floor contains arched openings with large open rooms, Honduras mahogany beams and moldings and unique cast plaster ceilings. The artistic innovations and philosophy of the burgeoning Arts and Crafts movement are evident in this striking structure, including horizontal bands of windows, a broad front porch, a grand fireplace
with stunning Greuby tile in the entry, extensive built-in cabinetry and stained-glass windows above the stairway. The second floor contains the family living quarters, including four bathrooms, three bedrooms, family room, reading room and artist’s retreat. Historical Information by Tim Gregory, Building Biographer and Pasadena Heritage.
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Calla Quartet Performs Haydn, Mendelssohn, Szymanowski on April 19th at Sierra Madre Playhouse The Calla Quartet, an ensemble of emerging young musicians from the Colburn Conservatory of Music, will be performing in the Fischoff National Competition Quarterfinals in Indiana this spring and will be traveling to various summer festivals in Australia, New York and Texas.
as Destiny: Early Years of San Marino and Arcadia.” June 18th, Karen Mateer, Eaton Canyon Docent, “Eaton Canyon: A History from the Ranchos of the 1800s to the Present.”
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Musicians include Karissa Zadinsky, cello; Amelia Dietrich, violin; Michaela Wellems, violin; and Aiden Kane, viola. Calla Quartet is presented by Sierra Madre Playhouse and the Colburn Conservatory of Music. At Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra
Madre, Ca. 91024. (Sierra Madre is adjacent to Pasadena). Ample free parking is located behind the theatre. Performance will be Sunday, April 19th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Prices are as follows: Adults $20, Students $15. Reservations: (626) 355-4318. Online ticketing: www.sierramadreplayhouse.org.
Cal Phil Honored - Maestro Victor Vener addresses guests at the Sounds of Excellence soirée hosted by Bentley/Pasadena on March 20th. This reception was for his 18 years of bringing world class music to the S.G.V. Vener was the founder of the Pasadena Pops and now on his 18th season in Arcadia with the CalPhil. Catering was supplied by Smith Brothers Restaurants.
The Citizen of the Year
awards went to Jim and Terry Leahy, who stole the show with their hilarious and heartwarming remarks. 225 guests enjoyed the evening held at the Double Tree Hotel in Monrovia. Shown here. Far right Terry and Jim with Mayor John Wuo, after he presented them the city plaque, along with daughters Lauren, Megan and Caitlyn. Congratulations. The honor is well deserved.
Pasadena Showcase House of Design Opens to the Public April 19th
TRUCK DRIVERS OTR/CLASS A CDL Andre Gregson, the new president of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce turned heads and admiring glances as the handsome former Palace Guard wore his military dress uniform to the successful dinner installation, March 26th.
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Rampant Reports of IRS Telephone Scam Activity in Sierra Madre
The Sierra Madre Police Department and City Hall have received numerous reports from residents who have received unsolicited calls from individuals fraudulently claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Reports have included a number of different descriptions of the content of the message, including the following: “...this is the final notice.” “...you are wanted by the IRS.” “...we are calling from the US Treasury.” “...if you don’t respond, the IRS will file suit.” “...we will confiscate your property.” “...a non-response will be considered to be an intentional action.” “...we will come to your door.” Another consistency that has been observed is that the caller is requiring that the recipient go retrieve a pre-paid card and call them back with the card number on the front, and security number on the back. The descriptions have also included male and fe-
male speakers, some with slight foreign accents. A number of the reports indicated that the resident received two or three of these calls today. While this does not appear to be a new scam, a focus of the communications has apparently included Sierra Madre today. The IRS issued a News Release regarding Phone Scams such as this on August 13, 2014 (Attached). Per the IRS: -Credit cards, debit cards, or prepaid card information is never requested over the telephone. Specific payment methods are never required by the IRS. -Enforcement action will never immediately follow a phone conversation, but through official correspondence sent through the mail. The City requests that all residents that are the recipient of questionable IRS communications to inform the Sierra Madre Police Department at (626) 355-1414 or citycityofsierramadre.com. Residents are also asked to share this important alert with their friends and neighbors.
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Shooting at CSULA On March 29 at approximately 9 p.m., suspects in a red Ford Escape followed a Grey GMC Yukon onto campus. When the Yukon stopped at the Metro Busway to unload two passengers, the suspects began shooting at them front the Escape. The suspects fled in the Escape and were last seen driving into the University Hills community adjacent to campus. Vehicle description: 2015 red Ford Escape with possible paper plates or Arizona plates with gun metal or silver type color roof rack. Report number: 15-00185 If anyone has information regarding this incident, please contact Cal State LA. University Police at (323)343-3700. Safety Tips: •When traveling in areas near campus, be alert to your surroundings and people around you, especially if you are alone or walking during late hours. •When walking, slick to wellpopulated, busy areas. Avoid hidden trails, short cuts through secluded areas or, lanes that are not
well traveled. Stay where there is traffic and other people on foot. •Walk in areas that are well-lighted. Do not walk in dark parking lots, dark alleys, dark lanes, dark traits, or any other dark areas. A lighted path in a well -populated area is your safest route to any destination, even if it takes longer. •Do net shut yourself off from your surroundings. Headphones isolate you and make it very easy for an attacker to surprise you. •Carry a cell phone to have handy to call 911 or use during other minor emergencies. Do not make and take calls while walking. This will distract you. • Let others know about your whereabouts. Always leave notice of whore you are going and when you are expected to return.
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Sharon Elizabeth (Maag) Dryden, daughter of Ted and Clara (Ferguson) Maag, was born on November 3, 1933 in Monrovia, California. Sharon passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 at the age of 81 years old. Sharon was raised and attended school in Monrovia her entire life. On May 19, 1957, Sharon was united in marriage to Marvin C. Dryden, and Sharon and Marvin continued to live in Monrovia for the rest of their wedded lives. Sharon worked doing general office duties until the age of 50.
Sharon began her relationship with our Lord Jesus at a very young age. She became a devoted and faithful member of the United Pentecostal Church from 1968 to 2015. Sharon is survived by her brother, LeRoy, and sister-in-law, Jan Maag, of Sacramento, California; brother, Richard Maag, and sister-inlaw, Linda Maag, of Valley Center, California; 9 nephews R great and nieces; E20 nephDU ews and nieces; Cand ED her beloved dog, “JD” Joe Dirt. PR A service was IC held E Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Life Church, Monrovia.
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Pasadena Restaurant Week Slated for April 26 – May 1
Pasadena’s restaurant community opens its doors to guests from throughout Southern California for the third Pasadena Restaurant Week. The Pasadena Chamber is sponsoring the event which takes place from Sunday, April 26th through Friday, May 1st. Find out why MyLife.
com named Pasadena the best mid-sized city for dining in the country. Pasadena’s favorite, most unique, and finest dining destinations offer prix fixe menus, special meals and deals during Pasadena Restaurant Week. Return to an old favorite or try someplace new.
Taste the best Pasadena has to offer at unbeatable prices. Pasadena Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to visit Pasadena favorites such as Green Street Restaurant, The Raymond, POP Champagne and Dessert Bar, El Cholo, Central Park Cafe or Ruth’s Chris Steak House. You can also try out
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I Dreamed a Dream of Les Mis in Monrovia Les Misérables by Centre Stage, International Full Gospel Fellowship (IFGF)
by Courtney Blackburn As our esteemed correspondent Susan Motander wrote last week, “It is possible to view a semi-professional production of Les Misérables in Monrovia …” What a production! Though semi-professional— no, in defiance of being only “semi” professional—this staging at IFGF is a triumph in every way. It highlights local talent. It uses creative yet traditional costuming and design. And most of all it is beautifully, and professionally, performed. Director Keely Milliken of Centre Stage, Inc. and Executive Producers the Rev. Daniel and May Hanafi of IFGF have put together a labor of love. Their efforts, and the efforts of the talented cast and supporting crew, make this local musical production worthy of the stage at the Pantages Theatre. Most of us know the story through osmosis alone: Convict Jean Valjean has been released from 19 years of forced labor in post-Revolutionary France. He is an outcast, given kindness by only one man: a bishop, who Valjean heartlessly robs. But
the Bishop both forgives and sets Valjean on a journey to becoming something rare and powerful in this world: a good man, full of self-sacrifice and courage. He weaves his destiny on the run from Inspector Javert, a ruthless and cold lawman who doesn’t believe in second chances. Valjean tries to save Fantine, a single mother forced to prostitution to provide for her child, and ends up raising her daughter as his own. And their story intertwines with students, revolutionaries, greedy innkeepers, star-struck lovers, and all of those who were “the wretched” (a translation of misérables) in mid-1800s France. Scott Priest led as “Jean Valjean.” His tone was often gentle and kind, but at moments he showed his operatic power with full-throated notes that conquered the entire theatre. His final scene was tender and heartbreaking, and perfectly performed. Nemesis “Javert” (Andrew Karnadi) was a dramatic contrast. His voice was sharp, ringing, and at times almost roaring. Smart choice for the
relentless character of Javert. Our leading lady was Amanda Velez (a kindergarten teacher at Wildrose Elementary!) as “Fantine,” she of “I Dreamed a Dream” fame. Velez’s amazing voice—even with an unexpected American accent (why do the French characters have British accents, anyway?)—was striking in its raw beauty and power. Though on stage only a few scenes, she made her presence worthwhile. But—we have to be honest—the standout performance in the trifecta of singing, acting, and spot-on comedic mugging was Maelyn Cacho as “Mme. Thenadier.” The audience nearly died with laughter every moment she was on stage. She could have stepped straight off a Broadway stage. Or … straight on. Cacho was matched in almost every way by Raymond Barcelo as “Thenardier;” a delightful duo and a bright spot of humor in a musical that is mainly a tragedy. The love triangle between street rat Eponine (Carly O’Neill), revolution-
ary student Marius (Dillon Klena), and Valjean’s dearly loved Cosette (Kylie Molnar) was surprisingly well-performed. The talented actors looked quite young—indeed, just about the actual age of the original characters from Victor Hugo’s novel—but sang and performed with a heartbreaking maturity. The giddy young love felt real. The unrequited longing felt real. And Klena’s performance of “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables” was probably the best I’ve seen. Though this review is coming to a close, we really want to give credit to a few more wonderful performances, some large, some small: Eric Smith as “the Bishop” was calm, gentle, and deep in both voice and character; Samantha Sacks as “Young Cosette” was charming; Andreas Pantazis as “Enjolras” was commanding in voice, conviction, and presence; and Micah Sanders as “Grantaire” was droll, delightful, and moving. The entire cast is to be applauded; the entire crew and behind-the-scenes supporters are to be commended.
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The Life and Wild Times of Pancho Barnes The Life and Wild Times of Aviatrix Pancho Barnes will be presented on Friday, May 8, 7:00 p.m. at the Duarte Historical Museum, 777 Encanto Parkway, Duarte, by Historian-Author Terry Terrell. Pancho Barnes, born in 1901, was the granddaughter of Thaddeus Lowe of Mount Lowe Railway fame. Her extraordinary life is an adventure that is true, but quite unbelievable. She rubbed elbows with Hollywood’s finest, established the Happy Bottom Rid-
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ing Club in Lancaster, and among her good friends were Buzz Aldrin and Chuck Yeager. Mark your calendar! Terrell has collected many vintage photographs of Pancho and tells the compelling story of her rise to fame and the obstacles she faced. Pancho was truly an emancipated woman before her time. The Duarte Historical Museum is located at 777 Encanto Parkway, Duarte. For more information call (626) 358-0329. Admission to the program is free.
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Wishbone Ash, one of the most influential guitar bands in the history of rock, returns to these shores in April 2015 for the first leg of their Pilgrimage North America Tour. Following spring and fall tours in 2014 that featured the group's bestselling “Live Dates” album, this year Wishbone Ash will present classics spanning their 46-year career and showcase selections from their latest release, “Blue Horizon.” After logging more than 20,000 miles touring North America last year, the group will begin their 2015 spring tour in Vancouver, British Columbia, winding down the West Coast of the US and then heading across the South – hitting cities that include Portland, Seattle, Oakland, San Juan Capistrano, Ramona, Phoenix, Austin and Dallas. Visit www.wishboneash.com/tourdates for the complete schedule. “The 'Live Dates Tour' went just great,” said bandleader and founding member Andy Powell. “To play Texas and California out West, and Mississippi in the Deep South, for ex-
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Our American Cousin: Parson’s Nose Offers Taste of a Classic
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any of you may not have heard of the small theatre company Parson’s Nose. For the last fifteen years, the company has been providing “condensed classic adaptations,” all while using a pay-what-you-will admission plan. Currently, they are performing the Tom Taylor play Our American Cousin, which (some of you may know) was the production Abraham Lincoln was attending when he was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. This showing is certainly no lavish production, but this small non-profit theatre company offers lighthearted entertainment motivated by an admirable mission. Adapted and condensed by the company’s co-founder and Artistic Director Lance Davis, Our American Cousin tells the typical story of clashing cultures. This time around however, the exotic foreigner is an American, Asa Trenchard, who, on his visit to “the other side of the pond,” baffles his extended British family with his boorish, straightforward personality. As they butt heads, this family finds that, as the old adage goes, “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” While the story is nothing new to today’s audience, it is funny to see an American on the receiving end of stereotyping. We may gawk and giggle as Asa, played by James Calvert, walks around with a racoon hat on his head, whittles wood on his downtime, and carries an ax in his belt. Yet these characters are
extremely charming, mainly because the actors are so passionate about what they’re presenting. This is especially true with Paul Perri’s sympathetic Abel Murcott, Barry
should encourage audiences to look more into these plays and support local theatre. Surely, there is a lot to appreciate about Our American Cousin. The play is a modest
[L-R] Barry Gordon, Nora Frankovich, Greg White, Jill Rogosheske, Marisa Chandler, James Calvert, Betsy Reisz, Mary Chalon, Lance Davis, Tina Carlisi and Paul Perri. – Photo by Horacio Rodriguez
Gordon’s sinister Mr. Coyle and Tina Carlisi’s lively Florence Trenchard. These amusing performances may contrast with the venue’s small space (the actors are at times in arm’s distance), the minimal sets (one set piece and four chairs) and limited lighting equipment (a row of lights at the foot of the “stage”), but, somehow, these actors pull you in and keep you smiling from beginning to end. True, this production could benefit from more fancy-schmancy aesthetics to better exhibit this cast’s talents, but, as Davis explains before the show, the company’s intent is to give more of a taste of these classics, a taste that
yet delightful taste of great theatre that is increasingly losing out to pervasive pop culture. And with a charming, fun cast and admirable motivation, Parson’s Nose deserves our support. Our American Cousin will run at Lineage Performing Arts Center, 89 S. Fair Oaks, Pasadena, CA 91105. Remaining show dates and times are: Saturday, April 11th at 7 p.m.; Sunday, April 12th at 3 p.m.; Saturday, April 18th at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 19th at 3 p.m. Tickets available online at www.parsonsnose.com, by calling (626) 403-7667, or at the door. Price is Pay What You Will, but donations are accepted and appreciated. Reservations encouraged.
featured Juniper Bonsai started as a cutting fortyfour years ago. Mr. Yee explains that as a living piece of art, a Bonsai is never finished. While Frank continues to work on this Juniper, another John Naka quote comes to mind, “The object is not to make a tree look like a Bonsai, but to make the Bonsai look like a tree.” With its classic shape, the Juniper Bonsai is probably the most recognizable and popular of this ancient art form. This year we will again have a Silent Auction. More than 30 artists have donated lovely, one-of-a-kind pieces for the auction which means you’ll have a chance to bid on some really beautiful artwork and support
the Library. Proceeds from the Art Fair benefit the Sierra Madre Library. For more information, visit our website at www.sierramadrelibraryfriends.org or call (626) 355-7186.
53rd Annual Sierra Madre Art Fair
The 53rd Annual Sierra Madre Art Fair, sponsored by the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library, will be held in Memorial Park, 222 West Sierra Madre Blvd., on Saturday, May 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Over 70 artists, including 10 newly juried artists, will be on hand. Mediums include oil paintings, jewelry, watercolors, glass, wood, metal, wearable art, photography, pottery, ceramics, mixed media and weaving. The Art Fair will be the perfect place to find Mother’s Day, graduation and wedding gifts and to buy pieces for your own enjoyment. The featured artist this year is Frank Yee. Frank’s
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California Rain: “Too Little, Too Late” Rain and mountain snow returning to California this week is a welcome sight but will do little to ease the historic drought gripping the state. A storm will pushed across California through Tuesday night, spreading rain across the state as well as delivering much-needed snow to the Sierra Nevada. This comes just days after California Gov. Jerry Brown announced the first-
ever statewide mandatory water restrictions in an effort to reduce water usage due to the drought. Unfortunately, an end to those water restrictions will not come with this storm. As AccuWeather.com Western Weather Expert Ken Clark stated, "the rain and snow early this week is too little, too late for any drought relief." "With such a severe deficit of rain and snow over the
past four years, the amount of rain and snow from this one storm will have virtually no effect on the seriousness of the current drought." For much of the winter and early spring, storms have tracked north of California with only a small number of storms tracking far enough south to bring rain to the Golden State. The steadiest rain is forecast to fall over northern and central California.
The San Gabriel Certified Farmer’s Market will return for its second run this spring and summer, with opening day on April 9. The market, organized by Sterling Farmers’ Markets, will feature more than 20 vendors selling fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as prepared hot food that attendees can enjoy in the park. On opening day Thursday, April 9, from 4-8 p.m., attendees can enjoy special activities, games and prizes. The first 100 people to arrive will receive a free tote bag.
The San Gabriel Farmers’ Market will continue every Thursday from 4-8 p.m. through September at Vincent Lugo Park, at the corner of Wells and Ramona Streets. The city will consider the option of extending it to become a year round market based on its success and attendee feedback. Ongoing work on the ACE San Gabriel Trench Project has closed several streets around the market. Attendees can look at an updated map of road closures on the city website to find the best route to the market.
There are still openings for vendors, local businesses, nonprofits and musicians to participate in the market. For those interested, contact sangabrielcfm@gmail.com. For more information, contact Community Services Director Rebecca Perez at (626) 308-2875 orrperez@sgch. org. For more information on the City of San Gabriel, visit our website at www. sangabrielcity.com or follow us social media @SanGabrielCity on Twitter, Facebook. com/CityofSanGabriel or Instagram.com/SanGabrielCity.
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Intelligence Committee Ranking Schiff’s Statement on Iran Negotiations Rep. Adam Schiff (DBurbank), the Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: “While important details still need to be worked out, the framework agreement between Iran and the P5+1 indicates that a negotiated resolution of Iran’s nuclear program may be possible. While I reserve judgment on whether a final deal will materialize or would enjoy my support, enough progress has been made to warrant the additional time necessary to determine if the remaining issues can be resolved. In the interim, Congress must ensure that its actions do
not preclude reaching an acceptable agreement or be seen as scuttling a peaceful path to ending Iran’s nuclear ambitions. “Many significant parameters of a comprehensive agreement have been set out, and in greater detail than many, myself included, believed would be possible during this stage of the negotiations. These critical variables -- the number of centrifuges, generation of centrifuges, permissible research, location of uranium stockpiles, duration of an agreement, intrusive nature of inspections, pace of sanctions relief, availability of a snap back in sanctions, among other matters -- are set out with a certain
degree of specificity. Nonetheless, within each criteria there remain important uncertainties and I would encourage all members of Congress to withhold judgment until we see whether and what a final package might include. “Preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons is a vital national security imperative for the United States and our allies. Every option must be on the table; importantly, that includes the diplomatic option the P5+1 has been pursuing. Critical issues remain, but this framework indicates that a negotiated resolution may be possible, and I congratulate the P5+1 on its work thus far.”
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vestigators allege was being used to distribute methamphetamine. Project Wildfire resulted in the seizure of more than 80 firearms. Since the inception of Operation Community
Shield in February 2005, HSI special agents, working in conjunction with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, have arrested more than 36,000 street gang members and associates linked to more
than 2,600 different gangs. At least 46 percent of those arrested had a violent criminal history. More than 490 of those arrested were gang leaders, and more than 4,700 were MS-13 gang members or associates.
Campus and Community Forums For The Next Superintendent-President of PCC
Pasadena City College invites the public to attend on-campus, open forums for the finalists for the next superintendent-president of PCC. Attendees will be able to provide feedback on the candidates through a questionnaire that will be handed out at the end of each forum.
The forum schedule is as follows:
The three candidates are: Dr. Patricia Hsieh, president of San Diego Miramar College; Dr. Robert Miller, interim superintendent-president of PCC; and Dr. Rajen Vurdien, president of Fullerton College.
• April 13, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Creveling Lounge –
• April 13, from 12:40 to 1:40 p.m. in Westerbeck Recital Hall – All College Forum with Vurdien
Community Forum with Vurdien
• April 14, from 12:40 to 1:40 p.m. in Westerbeck Recital Hall – All College Forum with Hsieh
• April 14, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Creveling Lounge – Community Forum with Hsieh
• April 15, from 12:40 to 1:40 p.m. in Westerbeck Recital Hall – All College Forum with Miller
• April 15, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Westerbeck Recital Hall – Community Forum with Miller.
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Dr. Rajen Vurdien
To submit questions for the finalist, please email mhthompson@pasadena.edu
Pasadena City College is located at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106 For more information on the candidates, visit www.pasadena.edu/finalists-for-superintendent-president.html
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The Temple City Unified School District’s Board of Education honored Outgoing Personnel Commissioner, Richard Oren, at the March 25 Regular Meeting. Mr. Oren was recognized for his outstanding 38 years of dedicated volunteer service on the District’s Personnel Commission. Superintendent Kathy Perini thanked Mr. Oren for his exceptional service and presented him with a Public Service Award, the most esteemed recognition given by the District. Assistant Superintendent of Personnel, Art Cunha, shared that Mr. Oren and his wife have lived in the District since 1954. Their three
children graduated from Temple City High School and three grandchildren also attended District schools. Mr. Oren commented:
“I’d like to thank the District for this special recognition. I’ve truly enjoyed being part of the District team these many years.”
A gas main break forced about 150 people to be evacuated from an area of Temple City. The gas was reported
just before 8:30 a.m. on Pentland Street. Students from a nearby continuation school also moved to safety due to the
leak, and La Rosa Elementary School was also evacuated. No injuries were reported.
air on KPAS, the City’s government cable access TV station, seen on Channel 99 by AT&T U-Verse subscribers and on Channel 3 for Charter. The meetings will be streamed on the Pasadena Media website and the City’s website at www.cityofpasadena.net/Media. Paid parking for the Council’s April 13 meeting will be available at the Paseo Colorado parking structure, 400 E. Green St., at Los Robles Avenue. Parking vouchers will be provided at the meeting site inside the Convention Center. Official comments on the DEIR, released March 6, 2015, may be provided at Metro’s meeting April 14 or sent no later than Monday, July 6, 2015 to: By Mail: Garrett Damrath, Chief Environmental Planner, Division of Environmental Planning, Caltrans District 7, 100 S. Main St., MS16A, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or Caltrans Website Online: w w w. d o t . c a . g o v / dist07/resources/envdocs/ docs/710study/draft_eireis/comments.php. Copies of the DEIR’s Ex-
ecutive Summary will be at the Hastings Branch Library, 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd.; the Hill Avenue Branch Library, 55 S. Hill Ave.; the Lamanda Park Branch Library, 140 S. Altadena Dr.; the La Pintoresca Branch Library, 1355 N. Raymond Ave.; the Linda Vista Branch Library, 1281 Bryant St.; the VillaParke Community Center Library, 363 E. Villa St. and Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. The Pasadena Working Group determined that the tunnel option “is not a preferred alternative for Pasadena” and recommended that the project instead concentrate on light rail transit, expanded bus service, local street network improvements and bicycle transit. Stay connected to the City of Pasadena! Visit us online at www.cityofpasadena.net; follow us on Twitter @PasadenaGov, www. twitter.com/pasadenagov, and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofpasadena. Or call the Citizen Service Center, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at (626) 744-7311.
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cil’s meeting Monday, April 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m., with a discussion on the Pasadena Working Group’s recommendations for a preferred alternative. The Working Group’s report, and other related SR-710 information, is online at www. cityofpasadena.net/sr710. The report is at the Pasadena Central Library, 285 E. Walnut Street. Metro will hold a special hearing from 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, April 14 to receive official comments on the DEIR. The April 14 meeting begins with map viewing from 5-6 p.m. The DEIR is at http://www.dot.ca.gov/ dist07/resources/envdocs/ docs/710study/draft_eireis. A printed copy is also available at the Pasadena Central Library. More information from Metro on the SR-710 North project can be found at www.metro.net/projects/ sr-710-conversations. Both meetings will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St. Both meetings will be recorded by Pasadena Media, www.pasadenamedia.tv, to
To save lives and educate all Californians, especially young drivers, about the dangers of distracted driving, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Impact Teen Drivers, and more than 200 law enforcement agencies statewide are working together on increased education and enforcement efforts for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April and California Teen Safe Driving Week, the first week of April. “Driving takes one’s full attention and any distraction can have deadly, dangerous consequences,” said Chief Phillip L. Sanchez, of the Pasadena Police Department. “Imagine driving for four or five seconds while blindfolded. That can be the effect of looking down to send a text message. In the average time it takes to check a text message – less than five seconds – a car travelling 60 mph will travel more than the length of a football field.” Throughout the month
of April, Police, Sheriff and the CHP will focus on educating the public about the dangers of driving distracted through local media interviews, visits to schools, and traffic safety presentations. In addition, two dates, April 1 and April 15, have been earmarked for special statewide high visibility enforcement days for all law enforcement agencies that are participating in the national traffic safety campaign. The urge to read and answer an incoming message when we hear the text sound can be almost overwhelming. The Office of Traffic Safety is using a message of “Silence the Distraction” in new public service announcements aimed at getting drivers to turn off their phones while driving so they won’t be tempted. “No text, call, or social media update is worth a crash,” said OTS Director Rhonda Craft. “With an average of less than a second to react to an urgent situation, drivers need to have all their attention on the
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roadway.” While distracted driving can take on many forms and affects all road users, young drivers are at a greater risk. During “California Teen Safe Driving Week,” April1-7, Impact Teen Drivers will focus on educating teens that their number one killer – reckless and distracted driving – is 100% preventable. “People are realizing that everyday behaviors, such as texting or reaching for a dropped item, can be lethal when done behind the wheel,” Kelly Browning, Ph.D., Executive Director of Impact Teen Drivers, said. “Each of us must drive responsibly, keeping full attention to the task at hand DRIVING. If you have teenagers in your family who are driving, make sure they understand the laws and what their responsibilities are as well,” Chief Sanchez added. “The collective goal with this month-long campaign is to change the behavior of all drivers. That change begins with education.”
A deadly citrus tree disease called Huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening disease has been found in your area and is threatening citrus trees that have been growing in local backyards for decades. The disease is spread by a pest called the Asian citrus psyllid and it has no cure. Infected trees will die. Trees infected with HLB must be removed to protect other trees in the area and the community’s citrus. While researchers are looking for long-term solutions for HLB, we must do what we can now to protect our local trees.
Follow these tips: HLB causes uneven yellowing of leaves.
Infected trees will die.
•Inspect trees regularly for the disease. •Call 800-491-1899 if you suspect your tree has been infected. •Cooperate with local agriculture crews who may ask to access your property to inspect or remove infected trees. •Do not move citrus plants into or out of the area. •When grafting, use registered budwood with source documentation.
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8th Annual Make Music Pasadena June 6 Crowds exceeding 50,000 are expected to attend Make Music Pasadena, the West Coast’s largest free music festival, on Saturday, June 6, from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. This year’s festival lineup features performances by How to Dress Well, Sir Sly, Kishi Bashi, Hundred Waters, Nick Waterhouse, Kaleo, Caroline Smith, Lydia Ainsworth, Avid Dancer, and many
more. The all-day, all-ages music festival takes place on five main stages, with an additional 30+ stages and performance venues throughout Downtown Pasadena. The final Make Music Pasadena lineup will total more than 150 bands, featuring an eclectic mix of diverse music, including seasoned performers and emerging homegrown talent, coming together for one day to cel-
ebrate the spirit of music. Twelve hours of unparalleled musical programming showcase almost every genre including indie and alternative rock, world, folk, Latin, funk, jazz, and classical, among others. Pasadena’s largest summer event hosts performances in parks, alleys, churches, libraries, museums, rooftops, and other improvised public spaces. Highlighting
the Old Pasadena and Playhouse Districts, this event invites you to walk and explore the hundreds of area restaurants and boutiques. The Pasadena ARTS buses that link the main stages run free all day, as well as hosting live music on board. This year’s diverse lineup presents a selection of popular, as well as up and coming acts from across the nation, including
experimental lo-fi by Tom Krell AKA How to Dress Well (Chicago), orchestral pop outfit Kishi Bashi (Athens, GA), electronic art-rock quartet Hundred Waters (Gainesville, FL), R&B / neo-soul singer Caroline Smith (Minneapolis, MN), and Afro-Caribbean Indie ensemble Making Movies (Kansas City, MO). Artists from even farther abroad include the indie folk group Kaleo (Iceland), experimental pop songstress Lydia Ainsworth (Canada), and gritty R&B darlings Hidden Charms (London). Home grown talent will be well represented this year with electronic-tinged pop trio Sir Sly, R&B prodigy Nick Waterhouse, atmospheric psych-pop from Avid Dancer, and moody indie-pop
from Dark Waves, and more. The Pasadena Symphony and POPS is joining the lineup this year with a performance at the Centennial Square in front of City Hall. The 2015 Music under the Stars concert will be a tribute to Ladies of the Great American Songbook celebrating the iconic music from film, Broadway and beyond. Guest artists include Broadway sensations, with the Tony award-winning star Debbie Gravitte, plus Meredith Patterson and Christina Saffran. Resident Conductor Larry Blank will emcee and lead the ensemble in musical selections from Rodgers and Hart, Marvin Hamlisch, Jule Styne, Steven Sondheim, George Gershwin, and much more.
The Santa Fe Radio Control Modelers club will host a model aviation fly-in to promote the recreational and educational aspects of model aviation. The Santa Fe Radio Control Modelers club invites the public to attend a free model aircraft Fly-In on April 11 at the club flying site. Model aircraft of all types and sizes will be on display and fly demonstration flights from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Airplanes from Piper Cubs to jets, helicopters and multirotors, gas and electric will be flying. “Model aviation has
cessful experience. Lunch and soft drinks will be available for purchase. There will also be a “garage sale” area where hobbyists can buy and sell their surplus hobby items. Entrance to the field is at the east end of Duarte Road at the corner of Highland Avenue, next to City of Hope. The club was started in 1976 to promote model aviation in the San Gabriel valley. Members range from 8 years old to 91, with many professions and occupations involved. The club has been
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long been a wholesome, educational family activity,” said club president Rich Rannis. “Technical, recreational and social learning opportunities exist for all ages.” In addition to seeing the aircraft and talking to members, visitors can take the control of a real radio control aircraft in flight to get a feel for this exciting activity. A dual control set up under the watchful eye of an experienced pilot assures a suc-
at the current flying site for over 20 years, in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, County of Los Angeles, and Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area. The club supports City of Hope, American Red Cross, Wounded Warrior Project, and various schools and scouting troops in the area. For information see the club web site www.SFDRCM. com or call Earle Levine at (626) 627-8284.
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Mr. Durston’s letter (“Cherry Picking and Huntington Hospital”) was written in response to my March 26 article in the Pasadena Weekly, “Hard Facts,” in which I provide a critique of HMH’s recent performance and argue that several sources of information indicate that the creation of a nurses’ union at HMH is likely to improve the hospital’s performance. Mr. Durston claims that my March 26 article “contained many inaccuracies.” However, he fails to name a single inaccuracy. Did a report in the Sept. 2013 issue of Consumer Reports, “Your safer-surgery survival guide,” rank HMH as one of eight worst hospitals out of nearly 200 California hospitals that were evaluated? Yes. Did the Leapfrog Group, an employer-backed nonprofit that tracks health care quality, recently give HMH a “C” letter grade for the last three years in a row? Yes. Did the Leapfrog Group also assign a numerical score to HMH that is below the state average of 3.0 and below the L.A. County average of 2.7? Yes. Did the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently designate only four California hospitals to be Ebola treatment centers, and HMH was not one of them? Yes. And so on. My March 26 Pasadena Weekly article provided all my sources for this and other information. These sources include the Los Angeles Times and the Pasadena Star-News. Contrary to what Mr. Durston wrote in his letter, my sources did not include the California Nurses Association. When
he claims my article “contained many inaccuracies,” I really don’t know what Mr. Durston is talking about and I don’t think he knows either. Mr. Durston also accuses me of “cherry picking.” My March 26 article included discussion of and evidence pertaining to the 35 Kaiser Permanente hospitals in California, five University of California hospitals, and HMH. That’s a total of 41 hospitals, or 41 “cherries.” Not a trivial number. Mr. Durston, on the other hand, devotes two paragraphs in his letter to one hospital, St. Mary Mercy Livonia (located in Michigan), regarding the mixed performance scores this single hospital has received from various rating agencies and sources. He also devotes a very long paragraph to one mistake recently made by one Kaiser hospital in California (out of the 35 in our state), in an attempt to discredit Kaiser’s nearly perfect Leapfrog score. So who’s “cherry picking” here? Mr. Durston identifies himself as a respiratory therapist. As such, he will not be eligible to vote in the upcoming election at HMH in which bedside nurses will be voting as to whether or not they will form a union. The election results will have little impact on him one way or the other, and if vote goes pro-union, he won’t be part of the bargaining unit. So, why does he even care and why is he so vehemently anti-union? That’s for him to explain. -John Grula, Ph.D. PASADENA
a year in spots, causing roads to buckle and bridges to crack. Shallow wells have run dry, depriving several poor communities of water. Scientists say some of the underground water-storing formations so critical to California’s future — typically, saturated layers of sand or clay — are being permanently damaged by the excess pumping, and will never again store as much water as farmers are pulling out. “Climate conditions have exposed our house of cards,” said Jay Famigli- Photo Courtesy California Dept. of etti, a NASA scientist in Water Resouces Pasadena who studies water supplies in Califorfourth year, began.” nia and elsewhere. “The The article continues … withdrawals far outstrip the “California has pushed hard- replenishment. We can’t keep er than any other state to doing this,” he warns. adapt to a changing climate, California set a new but scientists warn that im- "low water" mark with its proving its management of early-April snowpack measprecious groundwater sup- urement. The statewide elecplies will shape whether it tronic reading of the snowcan continue to supply more pack's water content stood than half the nation’s fruits at 5 percent of the April 1st and vegetables on a hotter average. Today's content was planet.” only 1.4 inches, or 5 percent In some places, water of the 28-inch average. The tables have dropped 50 feet lowest previous reading or more in just a few years. since 1950 was 25 percent of With less underground water average, so Water Year 2015 to buoy it, the land surface is is the driest winter in Califorsinking as much as a foot nia's written record.
Up in the Sierra Nevada, the media-oriented snow survey at the traditional Phillips Station snow course just off Highway 50 90 miles east of Sacramento found no snow whatsoever April 1. At 6,800 feet, Phillips should be covered in snow this time of year as the snowpack reaches its peak. The average depth at Phillips since surveys began there in 1941 had been 66.5 inches, so to find not a flake in the meadow was remarkable and dismaying in equal parts. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. attended the survey for the first time in his four terms as the state's chief executive. "We're standing on dried grass," he said, "and we should be standing in five feet of snow. We're in an historic drought, and that demands unprecedented action." The Governor issued an executive order last week mandating substantial water reduction across the state. "As Californians, we have to pull together and save water in every way we can," he said. "This executive order which I signed today, it's long, it covers a number of different details. In fact, I've never seen one quite like it before." "People should realize," he continued, "we're in a new era. The idea of your nice lit-
tle green grass getting lots of water every day – that could be a thing of the past." Elsewhere, California's major reservoirs such as Lake Shasta and Lake Oroville continue to see their storage shrink each day as a percentage of their daily averages measured over the past several decades. Water continues to run into the reservoirs, but because precipitation is so far below normal, the daily averages are running ahead of the reservoirs' ability to keep up. Shasta and Oroville now are at 73 percent and 67 percent of their historic averages respectively at the beginning of April. Less than two inches of rain have fallen since early February on the eight Northern California stations that are tracked continuously. Although their index was above its historic average until midJanuary, it now is only 76 percent of normal in early April. The San Joaquin and Tulare Basin readings are much worse – just 41 percent and 42 percent of normal respectively. With California's traditional wet season already over and no significant rainfall in the forecast, the drought is now firmly rooted in its fourth consecutive year.
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A day-by-day look at events and activities in the San Gabriel Valley this week April 9 (Thursday) April 9 (Thursday)
Spring Plant Sale (April 9-11 @ 9 a.m., L.A. Arboretum) You’ll find fabulous buys at the Arboretum’s plant sale, featuring a wide assortment of tomatoes, veggies, herbs, and more! Stop by the Arboretum Library where you will be able to buy used garden and plant books! Free with admission – ARCADIA
“Pippin” (April 9-11 @ 7 p.m., Marshall Fundamental School, 990 N. Allen) Pippin is A Tony Award-winning musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. It is presented by Marshall Fundamental ACI Academy for Creative Industries. Pre-Order cost: Adults $10. Children (7 and below) $7. Cost at door: Adults $12. Children (7 and below) $10. Preorder at marshallmusicaltickets.blogspot.com. Questions/Information: marshallmusicboosters@ gmail.com - PASADENA April April 10 (Friday) 10 (Friday)
Musicali Kids Demo Class (April 10 @ 9:30 a.m., April 11 @ 8:30 a.m., Centre Stage Dance Academy) Musicali Kids Spring session starts with a FREE DEMO Class! Space is limited! Please R.S.V.P. for your FREE DEMO class at info@musicalikids. com with name, age and number of children. Visit www.musicalikids.com for more information or call us at (909) 942-9034 – MONROVIA Juggling & Laser 3D Show (April 10 @ 7 p.m., Beckman Auditorium, Caltech) International Juggling Champion Mark Nizer will present a juggling and laser 3D show on Friday. Nizer has appeared on Comic Strip Live, Caroline’s Comedy Hour, and HBO’s Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. Tickets are $20 (unreserved seating); youth (high school age and younger): $10. Tickets can be purchased at the Caltech Ticket Office, 101 Winnett Center on the Caltech campus in Pasadena. Parking for Beckman Auditorium is located at 332 South Michigan Avenue, Pasadena (south of Del Mar Boulevard). For information, call (626) 395-
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Downtown Burbank Art Festival (April 11-12 @ 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.,) Streets in Downtown Burbank will be packed with special effects artists, street painters, and more than 100 established artists from disciplines such as painting, photography,
featuring Willie Murillo and Becky Martin, The Nick Broten Group, and The Caltech Jazz Band, directed by Barb Catlin. There will be food and snacks available. Limited seating is available and the audience is welcome to bring a lawn chair or blanket and food and beverages. For more information, visit bands.caltech. edu or call (626) 395-3295.
interactive murder mystery with an ambitious starlet, a director, a playwright, a wife and best friend, a bossy maid, all looking to get even with the Star. Adapted and directed by Ken Salzman and Chris Sands. Presented by SanZman Productions, Renaissance Murder Mystery Players, and the Sierra Madre Playhouse. Ample free parking behind theatre.
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Insects in the Garden and Flower Power Monday, April 13
Sierra Madre Garden Club Meeting (April 13 @ 6:30 p.m., Hart House, 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.) Program: Insects in the Garden and Flower Power; Speaker: Steven Kutcher. For dinner reservations and program details, please go to www.smgarden.org or call (626) 836-4945 – SIERRA MADRE
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and sculpture. The festival will take place outdoors on four blocks of San Fernando Boulevard between Angeleno Avenue and Magnolia Boulevard. The Downtown Burbank Art Festival is free and open to the public. For further information about the entire festival, the public is asked to please visit www.DTNBUR.com or call (818) 238-5180 – BURBANK 15th Annual Caltech Jazz Festival (April 11 @ 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Gates Annex Patio, Caltech) The Caltech Jazz Band presents its 15th Annual Caltech Jazz Festival. The event is open to the public and will include performances by The Hollywood Youth Jazz All-Stars,
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Where Music Meets Art (April 11 @ 7:30 p.m., Barrett Hall, Pasadena Conservatory of Arts) A beautiful concert featuring a painting by Max Rodriguez inspired by the Brahms Piano Quartet in G Minor -- exploring its color, emotion, and texture. Tickets $15 adults; $10 students & seniors. Please visit www.GCCMF.org for tickets and additional information - PASADENA AprilApril 12 (Sunday) 12 (Sunday)
“All About Murder” (April 12 @ 7 p.m., Sierra Madre Playhouse) Love, jealousy, insecurity, booze and murder--now doesn’t that make for a happy time? Enjoy an
One performance only. Admission: $20. Reservations: (626) 355-4318. Online ticketing: www.sierramadreplayhouse.org – SIERRA MADRE
“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (April 12 @ 7 p.m., Moss Theatre, 3131 Olympic Blvd.) Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critic’s Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, will continue their 2014-2015 season with 1949’s classic Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. The one-night-only concert will take place at the Moss Theatre at New Roads School. Single tickets and subscriptions are available by logging onto www.musicalthe-
atreguild.com or by calling (818) 848-6844 – SANTA MONICA Maximizing Social Security & Estate Planning (April 13 @ 1 p.m., Community Center) Arcadia Senior Service is holding a Social Security informational workshop. Registration is not required, but recommended to determine the approximate size of the audience. For more information, please contact Arcadia Senior Services at (626) 574-5130 - ARCADIA
Disney’s “Frozen,” Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. The gala includes heartfelt tributes and compelling performances by esteemed special guests and LACC choristers as well as a sumptuous three-course sit-down dinner by Patina, exquisite wines and a dazzling live auction. Proceeds benefit Los Angeles Children’s Chorus’s artistic, educational and scholarship programs. For tickets and information, please call (626) 793-4231 or visit www.lachildrenschorus.org – LOS ANGELES
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Marshmallow Engineering (April 15 @ 4:30 p.m., Altadena Library) Celebrate National Library Week! The Altadena Library is celebrating by offering a variety of programs all week long for children, teens and adults at the main and branch libraries. This one is sure to delight the kids in your family! Free – ALTADENA
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Sierra Madre Garden Club Meeting (April 13 @ 6:30 p.m., Hart House, 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.) Program: Insects in the Garden and Flower Power; Speaker: Steven Kutcher. For dinner reservations and program details, please go to www.smgarden.org or call (626) 836-4945 – SIERRA MADRE Special Service in Remembrance of Armenian Genocide (April 14 @ 7:30 p.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels) A special ecumenical service at the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles will take place with the participation of representatives and interfaith leaders from various churches and religious denominations as well as civic officials from the City of Los Angeles. Prayers of remembrance, respect, and unity will make a powerful beginning for the events to follow the religious service. Religious leaders will lead a prayer to remember the lost in the Genocide, and show gratitude for the regeneration of life that the survivors worked to create. – LOS ANGELES
Gala Bel Canto (April 14 @ 6 p.m., Dorothy Chandler Pavilion’s Grand Hall) It promises to be an evening of musical magic, touching accolades and tremendous excitement when the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) honors at its annual Gala Bel Canto the Oscar and Grammy Award-winning songwriters behind
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“Hercules vs. Vampires” La Opera Talk (April 15 @ 6:30 p.m., South Pasadena Library) The South Pasadena Public Library and the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library will present a free talk by Anne Russell-Sullivan on the new LA Opera production of Los Angeles composer Patrick Morganelli’s “Hercules vs. Vampires.” In partnership with the LA Opera Community Education Program, this event will be held in the Library’s Community Room at 1115 El Centro Street and is for opera buffs, beginners, and cult film fans of all ages. For more information about this and other upcoming library programs, please call the Reference Desk at (626) 403-7350 or visit the website at www.southpasadenaca.gov/library – SOUTH PASADENA *Note for readers: Be sure to check with the affiliated cities and event locations to ensure event prices, availability, locations, and/or cancellations
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Chapman Funeral Homes are very proud to open our own Funeral Home here in the San Gabriel Valley. Owners Terry & Mary Harmon have a long history in the area and in the Funeral Industry. We are honored when a family calls for our assistance. We are available 24 hours and do our best to accommodate your needs and keep your costs down.
Lincoln Avenue Nursery is a family-owned plant nursery that has been a part of the Pasadena community for more than 100 years. The business was established in 1903 by a German family, and is now owned by Ramon Franco, who has been managing the nursery for more than 10 years. Working alongside Franco to sustain the garden center are his wife, daughter, and a small group of employees who Franco considers “family.” The nursery offers a large selection of plants and unique inventory including dozens of succulent cactuses, Japanese maples, boxwoods, and a variety of vegetables, herbs, and natives. The nursery also carries gardening ornaments and supplies, such as: small windmills, wind chimes, fertilizer, as well as many different styles of pottery including cottage, Tuscan, modern, mid-century, and craftsman.
“We’ve revamped the entire business … we’ve added roughly 95% of the inventory.” Rather than starting a new business, Franco said he was glad to purchase a nursery already rich in history. “I liked the idea of taking over from a generation … It was really nice of the previous owners to allow me to continue their business.” As a former self-employed landscape contractor, Franco had plenty of experience with gardening when he became the owner of Lincoln Avenue Nursery. Franco’s thorough knowledge in vegetation enables him to work side by side with his staff to service customers. “We’re a big family, we always help each other,” said Franco. One of the obstacles Franco said the nursery facing is in relation to the drought many Californians are beginning to take heed to: “The biggest issue is the
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Lincoln Avenue Nursery, which is nestled between residential homes, was founded in 1903 by a German family who owned the business for 20 years. In 1923, a Japanese family bought the garden retail store and managed to keep the company in their family for 80 years. Daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Henry Takemura, bought the nursery from Mrs. Takemura’s parents in 1958. After remaining in the Japanese family for an additional 45 years, the company gained new ownership with a different family. In 2003, current owner Ramon Franco purchased the garden center. Franco, who was a regular customer of the nursery for more than 20 years, said he and his employees have transformed the look of the garden center.
water. Many people don’t want to buy thirsty plants.” As a solution, Franco encourages buyers, who are primarily homeowners, to purchase plants that need less water to sustain, such as succulent cactuses. For over a century, Lincoln Avenue Nursery has remained a family-owned business, and the current owner has no intention of changing that. Franco said his future vision for the nursery is for it to remain a family-operated company with quality specimens, unique inventory, and a friendly staff. You can contact Lincoln Avenue Nursery at (626) 792-2138, via email info@ lincolnavenuenursery.com or visit them at 804 Lincoln Avenue Pasadena, CA 91103. Website: www.LincolnAvenueNursery.com.
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Taiwan Trade with LA County Analyzed in LAEDC Report The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles (TECO), together with Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), hosted a preview of the upcoming research report, Growing Together: Taiwan and Los Angeles County, on March 31. The event was co-hosted by Steve Hsia, the DirectorGeneral of TECOLos Angeles and Bill Allen the CEO of LAEDC. Representatives from Fortune 500 companies such as CBRE, as well as other well established companies such as China Airlines, Evergreen Marine Corporation, Yangming Marine Transportation Corporation, PricewaterhouseCooper, and Wells Fargo were amongst the distinguished guests in attendance. The report revealed the mutually beneficial trade and investment relationship between Taiwan and Los Angeles County, its fourth largest trading partner. The TECO event included a presentation of key findings by LAEDC's Kyser Center for Economic Research presented by Robert Kleinbenz
and Ferdinando Guerra, Economists of LAEDC. The presentation received very high evaluations from the guests in attendance. Key findings included: -Taiwan is the Los Angeles Customs District’s (LACD’s) #4 trading partner.
ing this report, which provides valuable information about the long and mutually beneficial economic interdependence between Los Angeles County and Taiwan." said Lawren Markle, Director of Public Relations for LAEDC. "Through such research, we better under-
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-Investment into Los Angeles County from Taiwan has increased by 30% over the past 6 years, with Taiwan becoming one of Los Angeles County’s top ten largest investors. -L.A. County has the largest Taiwanese population of any county in the nation at over 45,000. "We are very grateful to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office for sponsor-
stand our economic ties and future opportunities." The preview event was held at the LA Area Chamber of Commerce in Downtown L.A. In addition, the report will be made available to all attendees of the upcoming 10th Annual International Trade Outlook, in Long Beach, CA, hosted by LAEDC and World Trade Center-Los Angeles on June 3rd, 2015.
Teenager Dies at Hermit Falls Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. and LA County Fire personnel responded to reports of an unresponsive male at Hermit Falls after a 911 call about 8:46 a.m. Wednesday, April 8th. Officials said one man was killed and two people suffered minor injuries at
the falls, possibly from diving into the water from the cliff. Firefighters arrived on the scene at 9:04 a.m. One person was pronounced dead at the scene while two people with hypothermia were flown by helicopter to Huntington Memorial Hospital.
The detectives on scene learned a male adult, age 18, jumped 50 feet from the top of the fall into the pond below. Two teens, who were with the adult, recognized that the adult was non-responsive so they jumped in the pond to rescue him.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) And Draft Section 4(f) De Minimis Finding Available for the State Route 710 North Study Announcement of Public Hearings
WHAT’S California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in BEING cooperation with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan PLANNED Transportation Authority (Metro), is proposing to find solutions to long standing traffic congestion and mobility constraints on State Route 710 (SR 710) in Los Angeles County, between State Route 2 (SR 2) and Interstates 5, 10, 210, and 605 (I5, I-10, I-210, and I-605, respectively) in east/northeast Los Angeles and the western San Gabriel Valley. The study area for the SR 710 North Study is approximately 100 square miles and generally bounded by I-210 on the north, I-605 on the east, I-10 on the south, and I-5 and SR 2 on the west. The proposed alternatives for the project include: the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Alternative, the Freeway Tunnel Alternative, the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Alternative, the No Build Alternative, and the Transportation System Management/Transportation Demand Management (TSM/TDM) Alternative. WHY THIS Caltrans has studied the effects this project may have on AD the environment. Our studies show it may significantly affect the quality of the environment. The report that explains why it may have a significant effect on the environment is called an Environmental Impact Report/Statement (EIR/ EIS). This notice is to tell you of the preparation of the Draft Environmental Impact Report/Statement and of its availability for public review and comment and to offer the opportunity for a public hearing.
Starting a new business? File your DBA with us at filedba.com project, including related activities such as inspection for possible mislabeling, misrepresentation, or adulteration of products. Section City of Rosemead 15303 of the CEQA guidelines exempts projects consisting of the Public Notice construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in Pursuant to the requirement City of Government Code Section 50050, small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures of Rosemead below is a list of the City’s unclaimed money which has remained from one use to another where only minor modifications are made Notice unclaimed for a period of more Public than three (3) years. This money in the exterior of the structure. Accordingly, Conditional Use Pershall become property of the City of Rosemead forty-five (45) days mit 15-01 is classified as a Class 9 Categorical Exemption pursuant Pursuant to the requirement of Government Code Section 50050, below is a list of the City’s unclaimed money after the publication of the first notice. If you wish to submit a claim, to Section 15309 of CEQA guidelines and Design Review 15-01 is which has remained unclaimed for a period of more than three (3) years. This money shall become property of the City of Rosemead forty-five (45) days after the publication of the first notice. If you wish to submit a claim, please please contact the City’s Finance Department at 626-569-2120 for classified as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section contact the City’sForm. Finance Department 626-569-2120 for theand Claim current Form. Proper proof of claim and current the Claim Proper atproof of claim identification 15303 of CEQA guidelines. Written comments should be received identification must be provided before funds will be released. Funds not claimed by May 18, 2015 become the must be provided before funds will be released. Funds not claimed before April 20, 2015. Comments should be sent to: Planning Diviproperty of the City of Rosemead. This notice and its contents are in accordance with California Government Code by May sion, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770, Attention: Section 50050.18, 2015 become the property of the City of Rosemead. This notice and its contents are in accordance with California Gov- Cory Hanh, Assistant Planner. ernment Code Section 50050. CITY OF ROSEMEAD Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009(b), if this matter is DATE REFERENCE VENDOR NAME AMOUNT ACCOUNT subsequently challenged in court, the challenge may be limited to ACCOUNTS $ only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this no6/30/2011 72852 BODHI VEGETARIAN 66.00 PAYABLE tice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rosemead ACCOUNTS at, or prior to, the public hearing.
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Visit the Metro website at http://www.metro.net/sr710studyfor a listing of additional libraries that will have access to the Draft EIR/EIS. WHERE Have the potential impacts been addressed? Do you have YOU COME information that should be included? Your comments will be IN part of the public record. If you wish to make a comment on the Draft EIR/EIS you may submit your written comments until July 6th to Caltrans at the address below.
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Four public hearings will be held to give you an opportunity to talk about certain design features of the project with members of the study team. WHAT’S There are copies of the Draft EIR/EIS available at the following AVAILABLE libraries: Alhambra Civic Center Library101 S 1st St, Alhambra
El Sereno Library5226 Huntington Dr. South Los Angeles
City Terrace Library4025 E. City Terrace Dr. Los Angeles Bruggemeyer Malabar LibraryEast LA Library Library2801 Wabash Ave. 4837 E. 3rd St. 318 S. Ramona Los Angeles Los Angeles Ave. Monterey Park Glendale Central Anthony Quinn La Canada LibraryLibraryFlintridge Library222 East 3965 E. Cesar E 4545 N. Oakwood Harvard St. Chavez Ave. Ave. Glendale Los Angeles La Canada Flintridge
Pasadena Central Library285 E. Walnut St. Pasadena San Rafael Library1240 Nithsdale Road Pasadena South Pasadena Library1100 Oxley St. South Pasadena
Garrett Damrath Caltrans District 7 Division of Environmental Planning 100 S. Main St., MS-16 Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Comments can also be submitted electronically at the above referenced Caltrans website. WHEN AND The four hearings will be held at the following locations: WHERE 1. Saturday, April 11, 2015 2. Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. – Map Viewing 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. – Map Viewing 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Public Hearing 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. – Public Hearing East Los Angeles College Pasadena Convention Center Rosco C. Ingalls Auditorium Ballroom 1301Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, Park, 91754 91101 3. Wednesday, May 6, 2015 4. Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. – Map Viewing 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. – Map Viewing 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. – Public Hearing 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. – Public Hearing La Canada High School Los Angeles Christian Auditorium – Building B Presbyterian Church 4463 Oak Grove drive, La Canada, Multi-Purpose Room 91011 2241 N. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, 90032
Individuals who require special accommodation (American Sign Language interpreter, accessible seating, documentation in alternate formats, etc.) are requested to contact Jason Roach at (213) 897-0357 at least 21 days prior to the scheduled hearing date. TDD users may contact the California Relay Service TDD line at 1-800-735-2929 or Voice Line at 1-800-735-2922. CONTACT For more information about this project, call Jason Roach at (213) 897-0357 or visit the Metro website at http://www.metro. net/sr710study. CNS#2737018
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON APRIL 20, 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rosemead Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, April 20, 2015 at 7:00 PM, at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead: CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 15-01 AND DESIGN REVIEW 15-01 – Jing You has submitted applications for a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review, requesting to establish an animal grooming with animal day care use and to add new floor area to the existing building, respectively. The proposed project will include exterior façade remodeling and interior tenant improvements. The subject site is located at 9254 Valley Boulevard (APN: 8594-004026), in the R-1 (Single-Family Residential) and C-3D (Medium Commercial with Design Overlay) zone. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Section 15309 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines exempts projects consisting of activities limited entirely to inspections, to check for performance of an operation, or quality, health, or safety of a
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 April 9, 2015 ROSEMEAD READER
Temple City Notices City Commission Vancancies Applications accepted through April 30, 2015 The City of Temple City is accepting applications to fill 12 seats on the following City Commissions: Three seats on the Planning Commission, which has decisionmaking authority on a variety of development proposals. Commissioners advise on programs, policies and issues relating to planning, development and land use regulation. The Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. Three seats on the Parks and Recreation Commission, which makes recommendations on the development and oversight of the City’s parks facilities and recreational programming. The Commission meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Three seats on the Transportation and Public Safety Commission, which makes decisions on administrative and parking citations, and develops recommendations regarding the administration of public safety programs. The Commission meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Three seats on the Public Arts Commission, which serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council and makes recommendations to fund mechanisms for public art, and evaluate the design and selection of public art installations planned as part of the upcoming Las Tunas streetscape projects. Interested candidates should be visual arts professionals (e.g. curator, arts educator, architect, design professional), practicing professional artists, or those just interested in public art. The commission meets the second Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. The City is also accepting applications to fill an unexpired term of office ending June 30, 2016 for the Public Arts Commission. Commissioners serve two-year terms without compensation, however the City does cover costs for training and conferences as resources allow. The City Council will select commissioners through an interview process. An application can be downloaded from the City’s website or obtained during normal business hours from the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall, 9701 Las Tunas Drive. The deadline to submit an application is April 30, 2015. For more information, call the City Clerk’s office at (626) 285-2171, ext. 2316. Published April 9, 2015 TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE
Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ANNIE WAI-MANG LEE Case No. BP161254
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of
ANNIE WAI-MANG LEE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by John Whang in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that John Whang be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the
BeaconMediaNews.com decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal rep-resentative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or con-sented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on April 27, 2015 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa-tive, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the Califor-nia Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an 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: CHERYL MANSELL ESQ SBN 143627 MANSELL & MANSELL APC 1645 NORTH VINE ST STE 306 LOS ANGELES CA 90028 CN909949 Published Apr 2,6,9, 2015 ROSEMEAD READER
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RONALD GEORGE DALE Case No. BP158259
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RONALD GEORGE DALE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Steven Zucker and Jane Zucker in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Steven Zucker and Jane Zucker 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 April 30, 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 representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date
of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: LAWRENCE M. LEBOWSKY SBN 155732 LAW OFFICE OF LAWRENCE M. LEBOWSKY 11377 W. Olympic Blvd., 9th Flr Los Angeles, Ca 90012 Published April 2, 6, 9, 2015 EL MONTE EXAMINER
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF THEODORE RICHARD WINCHESKI aka THEODORE R. WINCHESKI aka THEODORE WINCHESKI Case No. BP160766
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of THEODORE RICHARD WINCHESKI aka THEODORE R. WINCHESKI aka THEODORE WINCHESKI A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Brian Killian in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Brian Killian 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 per-sonal 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 April 24, 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 Califor-nia Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inven-tory 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: JAMES L LEESTMA ESQ SBN 207311 LAW OFFICE OF JAMES LAMBERT LEESTMA 7301 TOPANGA CYN BL STE 202 CANOGA PARK CA 91303 CN910136 Published Apr 9,13,16, 2015 TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GLEN GEAN CHAPMAN CASE NO. BP160310
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,
legals
contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Estate of Glen Gean Chapman A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Frederick J. Northrop in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Frederick J. Northrop be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with full authority . (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 5/7/2015 at 8:30 A.M. in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 Stanley Mosk Courthouse. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (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. Petitioner In Pro Per: Frederick J. Northrop, 142614 449 San Benito St, Suite 21 Hollister, CA 95023 4/9, 4/13, 4/16/15 CNS-2738819# SAN GABRIEL SUN
Public Notices ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Claire Yin, a minor, by and through her mother Juan Liu FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: ES018479 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 600 East Broadway, Glendale, Ca 91206 North Central TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Claire Yin, a minor, by and through her mother Juan Liu filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Claire Yin to Proposed name Claire Liu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a.Date: 05-22-15 Time: 8:30 AM Dept: E Room: 260 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: March 26, 2015 Mary Thornton House JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. April 2, 9, 16, 23, 2015 ARCADIA WEEKLY Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) is proposing to build a 52-foot Monoeucalyptus Celluar Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The Site location is 1881 South 1st Ave., Arcadia, Los Angeles County CA, 91006, NAD83 (DMS) 34° 07' 05.0``N, 118° 01' 44.7``W. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A0939048. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS - Interested persons may review the application (www. fcc.gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns
may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS - Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: NWB Environmental Services, LLC o/b/o Aarcher, Inc. at 619-546-5196, 3033 Fifth Ave. Ste. 227, San Diego, California 92103, or via e-mail to jroland@nwbenvironmental.com refer-encing AARCHER Project Number 090023.03.4509 CN910274 Apr 9, 2015 ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 5168-106168-RS (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: YI CHANG LIN, 709 W. LAS TUNAS DR, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 626 S. SIXTH ST, #9, ALHAMBRA, CA 91801 (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: AU ACQUA INC, 172 N. MARGUERITA AVE, ALHAMBRA, CA 91801 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: GOODWILL, FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT & INVENTORIES of that certain business located at: 709 W. LAS TUNAS DR, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: PIECE OF CAKE CAFE (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is APRIL 27, 2015 at the office of: GARDEN ESCROW, INC, 9553 LAS TUNAS DR, TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780, Escrow No. 5168-106168-RS, Escrow Officer: RACHEL SHUI (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above. (9) The last date for filing claims is: APRIL 24, 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: MARCH 27, 2015 TRANSFEREES: AU ACQUA INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION LA1524031 SAN GABRIEL SUN 4/9/15
Trustee Notices APN: 8622-027-072 TS No: CA0700046914-1 TO No: 140260274-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 23, 2008. 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 May 26, 2015 at 10:00 AM, near the fountain located in the 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 September 30, 2008, as Instrument No. 20081751660, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by JOSH GOMER, AN UNMARRIED MAN; AND GERALD L GOMER AND DEBRA J GOMER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for PROVIDENT SAVINGS BANK, F.S.B. 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: 777 SOUTH CITRUS AVENUE #267, AZUSA, CA 91702 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 $195,874.42 (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
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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 In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 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, CA0700046914-1. 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: March 19, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000469-14-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-6597766 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. InSource Logic. Order No. CA15-000575-1, Pub Dates, 03/26/2015, 04/02/2015, 04/09/2015. AZUSA BEACON NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., by the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, Agency Sales and Posting, Inc. on behalf of the WHITHER GREENS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK OR CERTIFIED CHECK (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) all right, title and interest created by a Notice of Default and Election to sell Pursuant to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, which notice dated June 27, 2014 Instrument No. 20140700307 in Official Records of Los Angeles County, California, in accordance with a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded November 16, 1981 in Official Records of Los Angeles County, CA, in the property situated in said County and State described as: 1170 Walnut Grove Avenue, No. B Rosemead, California 91770 APN: 5281-033 125 TS: 50-96 Recorded Owner(s): Miguel Ryutaro Hashimoto YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER AN ASSESSMENT LIEN DATED SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 INSTRUMENT NO. 20121494271 IN OFFICIAL RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA. 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. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay for delinquent maintenance assessments, costs and attorney's fees, to wit: $10,335,53 with interest thereon, as provided in said Declaration; advances under the terms of said Declaration; fees, charges and expenses of said Attorney. This sale is subject to a right of redemption that lasts 90 days. 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 the telephone number for information regarding the trustees sale, using the file number assigned to this case-Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The Homeowners Association under said Declaration heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell which was recorded in the County where the real property described herein is located. DATED: March 11, 2015 Pamela Abbott Moore, Esq. As Trustee 1111 E. Katella Ave., Ste. 200 Orange, California 92867 (714) 288-0180 By: Pamela Abbott Moore A-4516453 03/26/2015, 04/02/2015, 04/09/2015 ROSEMEAD READER TSG No.: 8490930 TS No.: CA1400263314 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 6000262099 APN: 8534004-029 Property Address: 628 SHRODE AVE DUARTE, CA 91010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/21/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/15/2015 at 10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 09/28/2006, as Instrument No. 06 2157229, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: JOHN C.S. HSU, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE 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# 8534-004-029 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 628 SHRODE AVE, DUARTE, CA 91010 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 $339,976.54. 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 CA1400263314 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 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: First American Title Insurance Company 6 CAMPUS CIRCLE, 2ND FLOOR Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0244414 To: DUARTE DISPATCH 03/26/2015, 04/02/2015, 04/09/2015 DUARTE DISPATCH
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-642286-JB Order No.: 8485938 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/20/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): ANTONIO LICEA AND IRMA LICEA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 6/13/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1373175 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 5/25/2010 as Instrument No. 20100707856 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 4/23/2015 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: $383,321.51 The purported property address is: 703 WEST 3RD ST, AZUSA, CA 91702 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8616-018014 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 714-5731965 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: CA14-642286-JB. 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 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-642286-JB IDSPub #0079900 4/2/2015 4/9/2015 4/16/2015 AZUSA BEACON Trustee Sale No. : 00000005007400 Title Order No.: 090222548 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/01/2006. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/07/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0487038 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: RAMONA RUIZ, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 04/27/2015 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 10153 GREEN STREET, TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA 91780 APN#: 8585-003014 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 $1,185,479.01. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 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 00000005007400. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1 EL DORADO HILLS, CA 957629334 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting. com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 03/25/2015 NPP0244652 To: TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE 04/02/2015, 04/09/2015, 04/16/2015 TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE APN: 8545-026-054 T.S. No. 014528-CA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 6/5/2006. 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 4/28/2015 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 6/16/2006, as Instrument No. 06 1329153, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: LOI KHUON TRAN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State
legals described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4610 MAXSON ROAD EL MONTE, CA 91732 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $531,504.35 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 014528-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP. CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117 EXHIBIT A PARCEL 1 LOT 14 OF TRACT NO. 51916, IN THE CITY OF EL MONTE, IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1210 PAGES 88 AND 89 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. PARCEL 2: AN EASEMENT FOR STORM DRAIN FACILITIES OVER THE WESTERLY 5.00 FEET OF LOT 1 OF TRACT NO: 2387, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 851, PAGES 45-47 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. STOX 500915 / 014528CA 04-09-2015, 04-16-2015, 04-23-2015 EL MONTE EXAMINER T.S. No.: 2014-07798-CA Loan No.: 835019251 A.P.N.:8604-008-010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含 一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정 보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/16/2006. 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. Trustor: Margie A. Wilson, A Single Woman Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 05/24/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1139548 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 05/06/2015 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $640,309.62 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held
by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2609 Bashor Street, Duarte, CA 91010 A.P.N.: 8604-008-010 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $640,309.62. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2014-07798-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale Date: March 23, 2015 Western Progressive, LLC , as Trustee C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 ______________ THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. APP1503CA-2515139. 4/9/2015, 4/16/2015, 4/23/2015 DUARTE DISPATCH NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA14-629415-BF Order No.: 140143495-CAVOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/8/2006. 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): LINDA DIANE ELIZABETH JONES, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 8/16/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1820221 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 7/19/2013 as Instrument No. 20131064085 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 4/30/2015 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: $702,746.33 The purported property address is: 353 OAKCLIFF ROAD, MONROVIA, CA 91016 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8523-015-002 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 prop-
erty. 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 714-5731965 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: CA14-629415-BF . 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 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-629415-BF IDSPub #0080449 4/9/2015 4/16/2015 4/23/2015 MONROVIA WEEKLY T.S. No.: 9448-7760 TSG Order No.: 00284174 A.P.N.: 8620-021-001 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/23/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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 05/31/2005 as Document No.: 05-1256524, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: HECTOR CARDENAS AND SILVIA CARDENAS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, 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: 04/30/2015 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, Vineyard Ballroom, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 17037 EAST ORKNEY STREET, AZUSA, CA 91702 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: $287,108.27 (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
BeaconMediaNews.com 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, 1-800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.auction.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9448-7760. 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.auction.com or Call: 1-800280-2832. NBS Default Services, LLC, Vanessa Gomez, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0244843 To: AZUSA BEACON 04/09/2015, 04/16/2015, 04/23/2015 AZUSA BEACON Trustee Sale No. : 00000004785796 Title Order No.: 140266463 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 1975122205 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/22/2010. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/28/2010 as Instrument No. 20101547651 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: KWOK HUNG CHAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 04/29/2015 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4122 HARNETT AVE, EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA 91732 APN#: 8549-037-005 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 $215,799.57. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale
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BeaconMediaNews.com 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 00000004785796. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1 EL DORADO HILLS, CA 957629334 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting. com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 03/31/2015 NPP0245049 To: EL MONTE EXAMINER 04/09/2015, 04/16/2015, 04/23/2015 EL MONTE EXAMINER Trustee Sale No. : 00000004935100 Title Order No.: 8434513 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/09/2007. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/19/2007 as Instrument No. 20070106245 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: CAROLINE COLLINS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 04/29/2015 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 733 VALLEY VIEW AVENUE, MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA 91016 APN#: 8518035-024 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 $927,232.06. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 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 00000004935100. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1 EL DORADO HILLS, CA 957629334 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting. com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 03/31/2015
NPP0245085 To: MONROVIA WEEKLY 04/09/2015, 04/16/2015, 04/23/2015 MONROVIA WEEKLY APN: 5279-028-061 TS No: CA0500208114-1 TO No: 8500433 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 4, 2002. 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 May 4, 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 November 19, 2002, as Instrument No. 02 2790919, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by DORN A. HALL AND YEN L. HALL HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION DBA DITECH. COM 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: 8515 LA MADRINA, 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 $120,903.32 (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, CA05002081-14-1. 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: March 31, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05002081-14-1 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 714-5731965 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. P1137838 4/9, 4/16, 04/23/2015 ROSEMEAD READER APN: 8624-010-012 TS No: CA01000508-14 TO No: 95306233 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S
SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June 16, 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 April 30, 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 August 10, 2006 as Instrument No. 06 1777523 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by ALBERT MARTINEZ AND MICHELLE M. MARTINEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION DBA DITECH.COM, its successors and assigns, 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: LOT 277 IN TRACT NO. 20495 AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 556, PAGES 39 TO 44 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. The property heretofore described is being sold lias is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 232 N CALVADOS AVE, AZUSA, CA 91702 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 $137,851.12 (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, CA01000508-14. 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: 4/6/2015 Special Default Services, Inc, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee TS No. CA01000508-14 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 (844) 706-4182 Lisa Rohrbacker, Trustee Sales Officer SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-5731965 SPECIAL DEFAULT SERVICES, INC. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1138559 4/9, 4/16, 04/23/2015 AZUSA BEACON NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 14-22020-SP-CA Title No. 140937257-CAVOI ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED
SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/15/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier's check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made 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 the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Selene Perez, a single woman Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 03/23/2005 as Instrument No. 05 0659963 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 05/01/2015 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $420,003.87 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 116 East Cypress Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 A.P.N.: 8508-012-028 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee's or beneficiary's authorized agent has either contacted the borrower or tried with due diligence to contact the borrower as required by California Civil Code 2923.5/2923.55. 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 714730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 14-22020-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 04/08/2015 Tiffany and Bosco, P.A. As agent for National Default Servicing Corporation 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Phone 888264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/sales Lana Kacludis, Trustee Sales Supervisor A-4518290 04/09/2015, 04/16/2015, 04/23/2015 MONROVIA WEEKLY
Fictitious Business Name Filings FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015064823 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CHERRY TREE LANE, 5871 Bartmus St , Commerce, CA 90040. 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: Eddy May Lopez. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 10, 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 state-
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ment 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 March 19, 2015, March 26, 2015, April 2, 2015 , April 9, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015041894 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PLATINUM INSTALLATIONS, 419 Bradley Ave , Montebello, CA 90640. This business is conducted by co-partners. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Kevin Caravantes; Byron R Martinez. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 17, 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 March 19, 2015, March 26, 2015, April 2, 2015 , April 9, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015050063 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CANAAN COMPANY, 239 North Morada Ave , West Covina, CA 91790. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 25, 2015. Signed: Michelle Hmun. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 25, 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 March 19, 2015, March 26, 2015, April 2, 2015 , April 9, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015075930 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as FOOTHILL REALTY & INVESTMENT; NORTH MOUNTAIN REALTY & INVESTMENT; GLENDORA REALTY & INVESTMENT, 923 E. Woodland Ln , Glendora, CA 91741. 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: Zhiren Rao. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 20, 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 March 26, 2015, April 2, 2015, April 9, 2015, April 16, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015083392 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CAIDEN'S ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBAL CLINIC, 525 N. Azusa Ave #207 , 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: Chi Tsai Jen. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 27, 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 April 2, 2015, April 9, 2015, April 16, 2015, April 23, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015079489 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as DIGGS, 3819 OceanView Blvd , Montrose, CA 91020. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 1, 2015. Signed: Sky Team Inc (CA), 3819 OceanView Blvd , Montrose, CA 91020; Kandyl Young, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 24, 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 April 2, 2015, April 9, 2015, April 16, 2015, April 23, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015083722 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as POLYCLAYCAT, 8559 E. Village Lane , Rosemead, CA 91770. 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: Catherine Li. The statement was filed with the County
Clerk of Los Angeles on March 27, 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 April 2, 2015, April 9, 2015, April 16, 2015, April 23, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015070772 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as EZ DOC PREP; EZ DOC PREPS; EAZY DOC PREPS, 9060 Santa Monica Blvd #105 , Los Angeles, CA 90069. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Alliance Document Preparation LLC (CA), 9060 Santa Monica Blvd #105 , Los Angeles, CA 90069; Benjamin Naderi, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 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 April 9, 2015, April 16, 2015, April 23, 2015, April 30, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015084580 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as TRANQUIL NAILS & SPA, 2497 B Foothill Blvd , La Verne, CA 91750. 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: TRan Hoa Vuong. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 30, 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 April 9, 2015, April 16, 2015, April 23, 2015, April 30, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015084869 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as VIORA NAILS, 21211 Davan St , Diamond Bar, CA 91789. 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: Shih-Hai Pang; Yukari Moriyama Pang. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 30, 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 April 9, 2015, April 16, 2015, April 23, 2015, April 30, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015064957 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as JAMMINKIWI; MADDIE & ALLI, 5730 N Willard Ave Apt 20 , san Gabriel, CA 91775. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: David Wang LLC (CA), 5730 N Willard Ave Apt 20 , san Gabriel, CA 91775; Daivd Chiachun Wang, Presdient. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 10, 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 April 9, 2015, April 16, 2015, April 23, 2015, April 30, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015064971 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as VAPE DIRECT, 5730 N Willard Ave Apt 20 , San Gabriel, CA 91775. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: David Wang LLC (CA), 5730 N Willard Ave Apt 20 , San Gabriel, CA 91775; David Chiachun Wang, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 10, 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. 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April College Search Guide By May S. Ruiz
FRESHMAN: Your 9th graders should be on track with all their academic grades and extra-curricular activities. They have two months left this school year. They need to focus on getting the best grades they can muster. They also should have already lined up summer activities – enrichment programs, summer camps, volunteer work or part-time jobs. If they are taking an Art elective, or are interested in a particular art subject, they might want to find a summer program in that course to put on their resume. SOPHOMORE: Your children’s grades should be a major focus for them; grades are a very important component of their college application. Make sure your children have registered for all the standardized tests they need to take in May or June (Possible SAT II tests for 10th graders are Math, Chemistry, History and Foreign Language. These are the subject tests that selective universities require.) Deadlines are April and May for tests in May and June. Students are responsible for registering through the College Board website: www.collegeboard.com. They should line-up their summer activities – enrichment programs, summer camps, volunteer work or part-time jobs. If they are taking an Art elective, or are interested in a particular art field, they should consider a summer program in that course to put on their resume. JUNIOR: This is the last complete academic year college admissions officers will see when your children ap-
ply to colleges. They want to see grades that are improving from year to year, so the 11th grade final marks should be the highest on the report cards. If your children had gone on college campus tours during spring break, they should also know the academic requirements of the colleges to which they
plying through early action or early decision. They need to line-up all their summer activities – enrichment programs, summer camps, volunteer work or part-time jobs. SENIORS: Some California universities sent out their decision letters midMarch, while for some students this April is month they’ve been waiting for.
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are thinking of applying. They need to look at where they are grades-wise to figure out if the college on their list is a realistic goal. Make sure your children have registered for the SAT, ACT (www.act.org), SAT II, or AP tests, especially if they are thinking of ap-
If your children are lucky enough to be accepted to all the schools to which they applied, they deserve a big congratulations! You can all exhale now! Now comes the part where your children get to choose the school they really want to attend. During
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the application process, your children were hoping the colleges to which they applied accept them. Now the colleges that accepted your children would like your kids to choose them! In this rank-obsessed world of American universities, the schools encourage all students to apply to them (they actively recruit students they would never even admit because the more applications they receive and the more rejections they send out, the higher they are ranked.) Now, the tables are turned because once your children get the schools’ acceptance letter, these schools would want to ensure your kids actually attend their college. This is the yield: the higher their yield, the higher their ranking. If your children are applying for financial aid or scholarships, now is the time to compare schools’ financial aid or scholarship offers. If a particular school really wants your children, you might have the opportunity to ask for a better package than what it originally extended. If your children have been waitlisted to a school they are determined to get into, they need to respond quickly to let the admissions officers know that they are very interested. Your children should send a follow-up letter to express that the school is their top choice and that they will definitely enroll if accepted. Demonstrated interest is all the more critical at this juncture as your children want to ensure the admissions officers keep them in mind. Encourage your children to work with their high school’s counselor to make sure they send the transcript for the first semester, and any updates on awards and honors received after they sent their application. Your children need to keep in constant touch with the admissions officers. The admissions office requires a decision from accepted students on May 1st. Make sure your children accept the offer of their second-choice school where they have been admitted, and pay the required deposit. If your children are later accepted to the school to which they were waitlisted and accept that offer, they will lose the deposit on the other school. But it’s their guarantee that they will be attending a college in the fall.
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Pasadena Bar Association Accepting Applications for 5th Annual Speech Scholarship Contest
Finalist Will Receive $5,000 Scholarship & Opportunity to Interview with Law Firms for Internship The Pasadena Bar Association (PBA) is now accepting student applications for its 5th annual Speech Scholarship Contest, where the first-place winner will take home a $5,000 scholarship. Interested students should submit applications as soon as possible. This year the preliminary round will be held on May 9th from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at La Salle High School. The contestants will be expected to give a speech on their choice of one of three topics that the PBA provides. At the completion of the preliminary rounds, three students will move on to compete during the PBA’s Law Day luncheon on May 28, 2015 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium’s gold room. During the final round, two finalists will be given seven minutes to present their speech to approximately 150 lawyers and dignitaries. Judging by attendees will occur during the PBA lunch, with the winner announcement shortly after. Speakers will be judged by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, delivery, creativity, and mastery of the topic. Scholarship & Awards for Individual Competitors: -1st place: $5,000 -2nd place: $2,000 -3rd place: $1,000 -4th place: $250 -5th place: $250 Scholarship & Awards for Team Competitors: -1st place school team: $1,000 (Donated by Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP) -2nd place school team: $500 (Donated by Forensis Group) Junior and Senior finalists will also have the opportunity to interview with law firms for internships. “The idea of the Speech Scholarship has always been to promote speech and debate, and motivate excelling high school students to keep pushing forward with their education goals,” said Don Schweitzer, co-founder of the Pasadena Bar Associ-
ation’s Speech Scholarship program. “For this reason, we always choose an educational institution for the initial competition. This is the second time we will hold the preliminary rounds at La Salle High School. Last year we held them at Pasadena City College and the prior year they were held at Maranatha High School. The goal of the Pasadena Bar Association’s Speech Scholarship is to give local students a platform to showcase their speech and debate qualities in front of some of the top lawyers and dignitaries from our community.” San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles County high school students (freshmen through seniors) can register for the Speech Scholarship Contest. TO REGISTER: Please contact the Pasadena Bar Association to request a PBA Speech Scholarship Contest registration packet: info@pasadenabar.org or (626) 793-1422. PBA’s Law Day Luncheon and Final Competition: Pasadena Civic Auditorium’s Gold Room on May 28, 2015. Details to follow. The Pasadena Bar Association (PBA) assists its members to develop and improve their practice of law by providing information, services, networking, career development programs and other resources. Since its founding in 1917, the PBA has vigorously pursued its stated purpose “to advance the science of jurisprudence, to promote the administration of justice, to encourage a thorough legal education, and to maintain the honor and dignity of the profession of law.” The PBA has initiated numerous programs, services and opportunities for its members, the profession, the judiciary and the community. For more information, visit http://www.pasadenabar. org/.
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Mt. Sierra College - Educating Through Hands-On Courses By May S. Ruiz These days we hear so much about the all-too-common sad tale of America’s youth graduating from a four-year college course saddled with several thousand dollars’ worth of student loans but unable to find jobs. Mt. Sierra College, a Monrovia-based institution founded in 1990, helps students escape this pitfall by offering courses tracked for gainful employment. Geared for working students, flexible year-round class schedules allow for graduation in as few as three years. Many of its instructors are working professionals and leaders in the industry, who help students learn the appropriate skills for a specific career. From its humble beginnings in Pasadena, with two classrooms and four paying students, Mt. Sierra College today occupies over 30,000 square feet of school space in its present site, with over 430 students. In October 2014, Wellsland LLC, owned by Chinese businessman George Jie Zhao, acquired Mt. Sierra College and installed Dr. Bill Kakish as President. Together, this dynamic duo hopes to position the school at the forefront of techno-
logical learning in Southern California. George is a product of Mainland China’s automotive manufacturing family that counts Volvo and the London taxicab companies as part of its vast holdings. As a businessman with Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd, he was instrumental in that company’s restructure that established two venture associated companies in Ningbo and Shanghai. He further achieved record international sales volume for Geely and the firm’s recognition as a major player in the European market as it established the Geely franchise distribution network in over 60 countries. However, George’s true passion has always been education. He was one of the founders of Beijing Geely University, which has over 50,000 students. In 2012, he established Wellsland LLC intending to expose both American and international students to the cultures of the world. Wellsland aspires to foster an understanding of cultural standards and business practices in a global workforce and provide support to students in developing fluency in English and
world languages. Enter Dr. Bill Kakish, who has an extensive background in postsecondary education in various capacities as a faculty member, administrator, accreditation liaison
M.A. in Comparative Literature from the University of Chicago, and a J.D. from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois. Such employment accomplishments and academic achievements
Bill Kakish and George Jie Zhao in front of Mt. Sierra College. – Courtesy Photo
officer, state regulatory staff and campus president. Bill holds a B.A. in Modern Languages from Notre Dame, an M.M. in Management from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management, a Ph.D. and
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make him more than qualified for his post as Mt. Sierra’s head. Together, George and Bill are embarking on an ambitious five-year plan that would catapult this school as a leader in Business Admin-
istration and Entrepreneurship; Media Arts and Design with concentration in Visual Effects, Digital Video, and Game Arts and Design; Information Technology with concentration in Computer Information Technology and Information Security; and Telecommunications Technology. Bill’s first step in meeting this grand scheme was to hire ten full-time faculty who are experts in their fields, and invite recognized professionals onto its board. In mid-February, Mt. Sierra announced the appointment to its Board of Directors of screenwriter and director Xiaolu (Lulu) Xue. Ms. Xue is concurrently Associate Professor and Graduate Study Program Supervisor in the literature Department of Beijing Film Academy and the Director of Beijing Film and China Television Screenwriters’ Committee. In February, Mt. Sierra College vied in an international weekend global game jam competition that saw over 77,000 contestants creating video games. Mt. Sierra mounted the second largest contingent of participants in Southern California with
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over 100 student entrants, second only to the Southland’s USC, which had over 300 contestants, but had more student aspirants than Chapman. Mt. Sierra’s career counselors help place graduates with a variety of outstanding employers including Apple, IBM, ABC, CBS, NBC, Disney, WB, Caltech, JPL, Parsons, Universal Studios, SEGA, Boeing, Blizzard, Obsidian, etc. Mt. Sierra College has been in conversations with a Nigerian university and Costa Rica’s Department of State to establish international partnerships to build educational and career opportunities for their students. In the works is a plan to build a larger campus in Monrovia that will house twice the number of classrooms, a subterranean parking structure and which will be made from sustainable building material with solar paneling that will power the school’s entire edifice. George and Bill want to ensure that all of Mt. Sierra’s graduates succeed as employees and entrepreneurs. Indeed, there is such bright future ahead for Mt. Sierra College and its students!
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Serrano’s R.J. Peace Shuts Out Monrovia 0-3
South Pasadena Volleyball Sweeps San Marino in Conference Rivalry
By Jacob Bigley
By Vincent Nguyen
The Monrovia Wildcats had a non-conference baseball home game this Tuesday against the Serrano Diamondbacks. The Wildcats faced off against Serrano’s R.J. Peace (#10) who pitched a complete game recording 11 strikeouts, 2 hits, 1 BB and an ERA of 0.00. Brian McConnell took the mound for the Wildcats, pitching 2.2 innings with 3 hits, 3 runs, 2 errors, 3 strikeouts and 2 walks. Trouble came in the 3rd inning when Tanner Cornell (#6) led off the inning with a left field double. Vinnie Vildosola (#3) followed with a double of his own scoring Cornell and putting the Diamondbacks up 1-0. A controversial “obstruction” ruling was called on the Wildcats when Vildosola attempted a head first slide back to second base. Despite the throw beating the runner by a couple feet, the infield umpire ruled that Devin Ayala’s (#3) right knee/leg was illegally covering the base. The obstruction rule automatically advances the affected runner to the next base, resulting in Vildosola being placed on third. Next, R.J. Peace grounded to the third baseman who threw out Vildosola at the plate, saving a run and giving the Diamondbacks their first out. Dayton Toop (#1) was hit by the pitch which advanced Peace to second and Toop to first. Monrovia’s
Serrano’s R.J. Peace (#10) recording one of his eleven strikeouts. – Photo by Jacob Bigley
McConnell attempted to pick off Toop at first base but an inaccurate throw led to Peace stealing two consecutive bases, scoring a run an increasing their lead 2-0 with Toop on second. McConnell walked Austin Taylor (#35), leaving the Diamondbacks with runners on first and second. A long and high fly ball to right center was caught by Monrovia, allowing Toop to tag up and make it safely to third base. The final run in the third (and the game) came from Saxon Andross, who hit a hard ground ball in-between the third baseman and shortstop, scoring Toop and putting Serrano up 3-0. Justin Rosedale (#10) relieved McConnell and would go 2.1 innings pitched with 2 strikeouts and 0 hits. The final two innings were pitched by sophomore Patrick Goebel (#24) who
struck out 4 of the 6 batters he faced, holding the Diamondbacks to 3 runs. Monrovia’s two hits came from Juan Quinonez (#21) and Patrick Goebel. Serrano’s four hits came from Tanner Cornell, who went 2-3, and Andross and Vildosola, who each recorded one hit apiece. Serrano’s R.J. Peace, who is committed to play for Cal Poly SLO in the fall, was the star with his brilliant pitching performance. His shutout gives the Diamondbacks an 8-5 overall record and handed Monrovia their third loss of the season, bringing their record to 13-3 overall. Serrano faces University Prep on Thursday at Serrano High 3:15 p.m. Monrovia’s next matchup is a Friday home game at 3:15 p.m. against San Marino, which is 1-1 in league.
Sponsor Banner. Tee Sign Sponsorship is $75 per sign. Checks can be made to Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant We are asking you to join us for golf, and if you have an item to donate, that would help us out in a big way. When we put events together, we choose a great charity from our neighborhood to be the beneficiary of our proceeds. This year we have chosen The Red Cross Arcadia Chapter and the Foothill Unity Center. The Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters at home and abroad, collects and distributes nearly half of the nation’s blood supply, teaches lifesaving skills, and supports military members and their families. The Foothill Unity Center helps neighbors in
crisis attain self-sufficiency by partnering with the community and using resources wisely to provide vital support services with love and dignity. The center has been a very important resource provider in the foothill community. Donations: popular items are: Dodgers, Angels, USC, UCLA, Galaxy, Quakes and other sporting event tickets. Hotel vouchers, shirts, sweatshirts, hats, golf bags, clubs, signs or mirrors, bottle openers, tees, bicycles, scooters, gift certificates and other creative prizes. Please contact Matt McSweeny or Vince Agura at Matt Denny’s (626) 4620250 to answer any questions you may have, or you can e-mail us at mattdennys@sbcglobal.net for all correspondence regarding the tournament.
The South Pasadena Tigers improved on their winning streak and swept the San Marino Titans 25-22, 25-15, and 25-9 in a league game on April 7. “I knew it was going to be a little dirty to begin with because it’s been Spring Break,” said South Pasadena coach Benjamin Diaz. “We only had one practice right before this game, so I knew it wasn’t going to be exactly the prettiest.” The first set was tightly knit even as South Pasadena kept the lead the entire time. San Marino pulled within three in the middle of the set, but South Pasadena continued their dominance throughout. The Tigers looked to cap off the set as they lead 23-19 before the Titans rallied for a 3-0 run to cut the lead to just one. South Pasadena stopped the San Marino attack and won the set 25-22. The Tigers started the second set with a 4-1 run before stretching the lead 7-2. The Titans rallied to cut the deficit to three again, but the Tigers’ Richard Yu quickly smothered the momentum with a kill. Yu would come up
The 13th Annual “Bob Mac” Classic Golf Tournament
Matt Denny’s Ale House is putting together the 13th Annual “Bob Mac” Classic Golf Tournament supporting The American Red Cross Arcadia Chapter and The Foothill Unity Center on Monday, May 11th. The tournament will be played at Santa Anita Golf Course. Tee time is a 7 a.m. shotgun start. The price is $140 per player or $560 per foursome. The price includes: Green fees, cart, range balls, and an after golf lunch buffet with a few refreshments at Matt Denny’s Ale House. Our after golf Raffle has many great prizes and opportunities to win. This is a major portion of our funding for the charities. The BIG SWING Sponsorship is $750 and includes four golfers with carts, two tee signs, and your company name on our
South Pasadena High School Tiger Richard Yu (#8) goes for the kill against San Marino High School in a league game Tuesday afternoon. - Photo by Vincent Nguyen
big again after finishing off a 30 second back-and-forth rally to recapture their five point lead at 17-12. South Pasadena would continue to not let their guard down the entire set, and easily took the set 25-15. South Pasadena would cap off the sweep as they kept their rivals in single digits and won their third set 25-9. The Tigers started off the third set the same way they did in the second with a 4-1. San Marino’s Arthur Young came in to inspire the Titans with a convincing point penetrat-
ing the Tiger’s defense and rallying to a 10-5 deficit. But the rally came up short once Young tried to run the same play again moments later, but South Pasadena’s Lucas Fox and Max Lock defended the spike well to keep it out of their side of the court. South Pasadena held on tight to take the set, and the game. South Pasadena faces Temple City in their next conference game on April 9, while San Marino faces Gabrielino the same day. Games start at 3:30 p.m.
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