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Will ‘LA Partyworks’ Continue to Run Monrovia’s Friday Night Street Fair? City Sends Notice of Intent to Terminate Franchise Agreement By Terry Miller and By susan motander Last week the city of Monrovia issued a warning to Los Angeles Partyworks demanding that the company comply with the terms of their contract to run the Friday evening Monrovia Street Fair. This action came just days after Kurt Anderson,
who has long been affiliated with the prior manager of the Friday event, presented the city council with a long list of what he called violations of the agreement with the city. At that time Monrovia City Manager Oliver Chi stated that the oversight committee in charge of the Friday night event had already scheduled a meeting for the next day. By the end of last week rumors were pan-
demic. Chi acknowledged that a notice of termination had been sent to the company. He explained that this was the manner prescribed by the contract to notify that company when it was not in compliance with the contract. Chi said that while the new managers “have been effective in expanding the event and making layout changes,” he also said there “have been
Firebombing Suspects Arrested in Mexico - Returned to US Soil Sunday By Terry Miller On the morning of Saturday April 25, 2015, Sheriff’s Homicide detectives, members of the Arson/Explosives detail and deputies from the Temple Sheriff’s Station responded to an arson fire which occurred at the “Cheque Tires” auto business at 1252 Santa Anita Avenue in the city of South El Monte. Three people were killed in the early morning fire as a result of what they believe was a Molotov cocktail. Destiny Aguirre 18, Rodrigo Gonzalez 17, and Christopher Jimenez /17 Please see page 2
a couple of significant concerns.” Chi acknowledged that there had been “good feedback” regarding the music and other aspects of the Friday Street fair. However, he also noted that he and the oversight committee had real concerns about the set up and take-down of the event as well as about the general safety of the festival. He explained that the
city was obligated by the contract to give L.A. Partyworks formal notice of its concerns. That notice reads in part: “In conformance with the provisions of Section 14, this notice has been prepared to provide LA PartyWorks with requisite advanced notification that the City intends to terminate the Agreement effective August 8, 2015. The Please see page 5
Detectives are investigating the shooting death of a teenager Monday in Rosemead. The shooting occurred 10:10 a.m. in the 8700 block of Valley Boulevard. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.. Deputies arrived to find a handgun on the floor and a woman crying next to the body of a juvenile male shot in the upper torso. Lai Hang, 49, of Rosemead, was detained for questioning in the fatal shooting of her son on July 27, 2015, according to the LASD. The victim was later identified as 17-year-old George Hang, a resident of Rosemead, according to a Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department spokesperson. Detectives detained the victim’s mother, 49-year-old Lai Hang, also a resident of Rosemead, for questioning. She was later arrested for murder and was being held in lieu of $1 million bail. The motive for the murder is still under investigation. Detectives say the mothPlease see page 2
Capital Murder Charges Filed In Hollywood Shooting A 31-year-old man was charged today with capital murder in the July 5 fatal sidewalk shooting of a woman in Hollywood, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Ezeoma Chigozie Obioha (DOB 6/17/84) is scheduled to be arraigned today at the Foltz Criminal Justice Center, Department 30, in case BA438448. Prosecutors will ask that he be held without bail. Deputy District Attorney Craig Hum with the Major Crimes Division is handling the case. Obioha is charged with one count of murder with the special circumstances of lying in wait and murder for financial gain in the July 5 shooting death of Carrie
Melvin. Melvin was shot once as she was walking with her boyfriend near Sunset Boulevard and McCadden Place at about 10 p.m. The complaint also alleges Obioha personally and intentionally discharged a shotgun. Prosecutors said the murder was the result of a business dispute.
The special circumstances make Obioha eligible for the death penalty. Prosecutors will decide later whether to seek death or life in prison without the possibility of parole if he is convicted. The case remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.
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A day-by-day look at events and activities in the San Gabriel Valley this week. July 30 July 30(Thursday) (Thursday)
Dustbowl Revival-Summer Concerts in the Park (July 30 @ 6:30 to 8 p.m., lawn between City Hall and Police Department [240 W. Huntington Drive]). The Venice, California-based band plays a mixture of old school bluegrass, gospel, pre-war blues and hot swing of New Orleans. It was named “Best Live Band in LA” by The LA Weekly. This concert is free. For more information, please call the Recreation and Community Services Department at (626) 574-5113. – ARCADIA Medications Review Clinic (July 30 @ 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St.) If you are confused about your medications, join this clinic. A Huntington Hospital pharmacist and a community outreach nurse will review your current medications and answer any questions you may have. Learn about why your medications have been prescribed and how they work. Please make an appointment by calling the Huntington Hospital Community Outreach at (626) 397-3376. – PASADENA Personal Safety Workshop (July 30 @ 3 to 4 p.m., Rosemead Library, 8800 Valley Blvd.) This workshop will teach how to be more aware of your surroundings to increase personal safety. Learn about options and techniques to deal with unsafe situations, threats of violence and identify risks. For children 4 to 10 years old with their parents and caregivers. For more information, please call the library at (626) 573-5220 - ROSEMEAD July 31 July 31(Friday) (Friday)
Sixteen Candles (1984) and ‘80s Date Night (July 31 @ 7:30 p.m., movie screening @ 8:30 p.m., One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley) The 1984 movie features Samantha (Molly Ringwald) as she juggles through many problems that happen around her 16th birthday. Also, come geared up in ‘80s clothing and enjoy ‘80s music! For more information, visit OneColorado.com. – PASADENA 2015 Summer Serenade (July 31 @ 7 to 9 p.m., Alhambra Park Bandshell, 500 N. Palm Ave.) Relax and enjoy Pop Gum Rerun, the high-energy ‘80s cover/tribute band. The band will integrate choreography, multiple costume changes and top songs from the 1980s. Bring a picnic, blankets and lawn chairs. Ample bench seating is also available. Dinner and
a la carte items will be available. This is free. – ALHAMBRA Senior Scam Stopper (July 31 @ 10 a.m. to noon, Duarte Senior Center, 1610 Huntington Drive) This seminar will teach you how to protect yourself from fraud. One out of five seniors has been a victim of fraud. This seminar is free. For seniors and their families and caregivers. For more information, please call Abdali Martinez at (626) 960-4457. - DUARTE
LEGO: Building Liberty (August 2 @ 1 to 4 p.m., The Autry, 4700 Western Heritage Way) Let your imagination soar by creating sites inspired by 19th-century pho-
police. The South El Monte National Night Out will feature the latest updates on Emergency Preparedness information, as well as music, giveaway items, free
Editor's Pick of the Week: “Elvis”
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Shane Alexander and the Great Favorites (August 1 @ 7 to 9 p.m., One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley) Come and listen to Shane Alexander and the Great Favorites. Shane uses the acoustic guitar and the pristine melancholic tenor to convey themes of nostalgia, coming-of-age and spirituality. He also adds in a sonic backdrop that creates both a modern and classic feel to the music. For more information, please visit OneColorado.com. – PASADENA African Drumming with Marcus Miller (August 1 @ 2 to 3 p.m., Temple City Library, 5939 Golden West Ave.) All ages are welcome to learn about African rhythms and how African drumming has had a cultural impact on music worldwide. For more information, please call the library at (626) 285-2136. – TEMPLE CITY Wild Wonders Animal Show! (August 1 @ 2 to 3 p.m., Rosemead Library, 8800 Valley Blvd.) Interact, learn and meet animals up close in Wild Wonders’ wildlife programs. For children 3 to 12 years old. Please arrive by 2:45 p.m. because seating is limited. For more information, please call the library at (626) 573-5220. – ROSEMEAD
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39th Annual Festival of the Chariots Parade (August 2 @ 10 a.m., Ocean Front Park where Windward Ave. meets The Broadwalk in Venice) The free festival features a parade showcasing three 30-foot chariots that will start from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium to a site in Ocean Front Park. There, the festival will feature the finest in Indian culture. It offers a free feast, music, educational exhibits on bhakti-yoga and east-Asian culture, kids’ activities, free yoga lessons and more. For more information, please call (310) 836-2676 or visit www.festivalofchariots.com. -VENICE From Lincoln Logs to
Jump Into Fitness by Supporting Seniors The National Senior Games are exciting Olympicstyle events that feature athletes over the age of 50. Over 10,000 athletes from the 50 states plus Canada and Trinidad and Tobago competed this year in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Opening ceremonies were held at the new CHS Stadium, home of the St. Paul Saints near the Mississippi River. As the athletes paraded into the stadium behind their state flag and placard, each state was announced with background music similar to
ent sports. Some only started training in their 60s or later and never competed in any sport previously. There are those who beat cancer and other health issues to participate in the Games. Among the reasons are: “My kids are grown,” “I’m retired,” “I like to travel,” “I need a motivation to become healthier,” and “I enjoy the friendship.” One lady in high school earned a full scholarship in swimming to college and was asked to try out for the Olympic team but a family tragedy
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Sierra Madre Concerts in the Park: “Elvis” (August 2 @ 6 to 8 p.m., Memorial Park Bandshell, 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.) Hear the King of Rock and Roll play at Memorial Park. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sierra Madre. Food offered by Rounds Burger Food Truck and the Ice Princess. Bring lawn chairs and blankets and support local organizations providing refreshments. For more information, please call the Community Services Department at (626) 355-7135. – SIERRA MADRE tographs and paintings using LEGO and Lincoln Logs. Also, enjoy a tour of Empire and Liberty: The Civil War and the West. For families with children ages three and up. Event admission is free for Autry members, and included in museum admission. Please call (323) 495-4370 for more information. – LOS ANGELES
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Summer Baby Gym (August 3 @ 10 a.m., Pasadena Central Library Studio on Fourth, 285 E. Walnut St.) Play with your child with different activities that stimulate motor, visual and language skills. For babies up to 24 months. This is the last session of the Summer Baby Gym. For more information, call the library at (626) 7444066. – PASADENA
August (Tuesday) August 44(Tuesday)
South El Monte National Night Out & Emergency Preparedness Fair (August 4 @ 6 to 9 p.m., Mary Van Dyke Park, 1819 Central Ave.) More than 16,540 communities in all 50 states will participate in the 32nd Annual National Night Out, an event designed to increase community unity, raise crime prevention awareness, and nurture partnerships between the community and
hotdogs, bike raffle, safety demos and a kids’ corner. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Station 90 will be there. For more information, please call the South El Monte Community Center at (626) 579-2043. – SOUTH EL MONTE SCORE Small Business Counseling (August 4 @ 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Pasadena Central Library, 285 E. Walnut St.) For those who are currently owning or operating a business or thinking of starting one, come to the library for a free one-on-one business counseling with business professionals. Appointments are required, so call the Pasadena Economic Development Division at (626) 744-7351 to schedule one. SCORE, the Pasadena Public Library and Pasadena Economic Development Office are sponsors. – PASADENA
*Note for readers: Be sure to check with the affiliated cities and event locations to ensure event prices, availability, locations, and/ or cancellations.
Local senior athlete Sarah Sneider leaped into the long jump pit at age 71 to win the silver medal at Nationals in Minneapolis/St. Paul. - Photo by Madison Morris
the Olympics. There were 641 athletes from California with Minnesota having the largest contingent. The Minnesota Boys’ Choir sang the National Anthem followed by speeches and excellent entertainment. The evening ended with the lighting of the cauldron and an amazing fireworks show. Birmingham, Alabama will be the host city for the 2017 National Senior Games. Athletes qualify at the state level and the Nationals are held every two years. The Pasadena Senior Games, a qualifier, are held every year in June with 28 different sports at various venues throughout the area. It’s open to men and women over the age of 50 and the Games are dedicated to promoting health and wellness through sport. At the local and National Games you will find many seniors not acting their age! There are no rockers for these Grandmas and Grandpas. They are speeding around the track, jumping, throwing, and participating in many differ-
prevented her from doing so. Recently, in her 70s she lost 75 pounds through working out and good nutrition, got back into swimming, and competed in the Games. She didn’t win any medals at Nationals this time but was so happy to just be there. Her goal is to lose 20 more pounds, continue training, and be faster in 2017. A local Arcadia resident who “was never good at sports” recently became a California State Champion in powerlifting at age 86! It’s never too late. What’s your goal? If you’re a newbie, have never participated in a sport, are out of shape, don’t be afraid to start. You will find there are others just like you. Just begin! The Sneiders provide a safe, private, nonjudgmental environment to begin your quest for better health. Now is the time to train for next year’s local Pasadena Games. You’ll have fun and get fit along the way! For more information contact Sarah or Rob Sneider at (626) 3558964 or email harrysneider@ earthlink.net.
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er checked into Valley Hotel the night before. Several witnesses told detectives they heard gunshots around 5:30 a.m. Detectives said the mother did not make a 911 phone call until 10:10 a.m.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the LASD’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. There were no other details released about the shooting.
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gress, the largest grassroots event held in support of research for T1D, culminated with a congressional committee hearing on July 15, which included testimony from selected delegates. The focus of these personal testimonies was to draw attention to the daily struggles of those living with the disease, and the need for maintained support for funding research that brings us closer to a world without T1D. In addition to the hearing, the delegates took part in a Town Hall, where they had the opportunity to learn and interact with T1D role models, including singer/ songwriter Este Haim, who explained how her family helps her manage her T1D while she’s on the road and performing on stage with her band Haim, professional snowboarder Sean Busby, actor Austin Bases and pro football player Brandon Denson.
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rates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, policy influence and a working plan to bring life-changing therapies from the lab to the community. As the largest charitable sup-
porter of T1D research, JDRF has invested nearly $2B in research over the past 45 years and is sponsoring scientific research in 17 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit www.jdrf.org.
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dies as a result of the arson caused fire. As a result of the numerous detectives who assisted in the investigation, investigators quickly identified the suspects responsible for this crime and located them in Mexico. The initial suspect Ricardo Fuentes, was taken into custody the day after the firebombing and is being held with NO BAIL for multiple counts of murder. Sheriff’s Homicide investigators Monday announced the arrests of the remaining three suspects in this case. Detectives developed information that the suspects were hiding out in Mexico. Through the coordinated efforts of agents
from the United States Marshal’s Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Taskforce and members of the Mexican State Police – Jalisco, the three suspects were taken into custody in Mexico without incident. Suspects German Monreal (Bkg 4397480) Mario Godina (Bkg 4397479) and Estavan Castillo (Bkg 4397478) were arrested on Saturday July 25, 2015. They were flown to Los Angeles and taken into custody by Homicide detectives on Sunday, July 26, 2015. The three were booked at the South Los Angeles Station on 3 counts each of murder and 1 count each of Arson. They are being held without bail.
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‘Dogs Die in Hot Cars!’ District Attorney Jackie Lacey offered that warning last week as she launched a countywide campaign to remind pet owners that leaving an animal in a hot car is not only cruel but also illegal. “It is never alright to leave a pet alone in a hot car – not when a window is left ‘cracked’ open, not when the
be charged with felony animal cruelty, which carries a threeyear prison sentence. District Attorney Lacey launched the campaign on July 23 at Westfield Fashion Square in Sherman Oaks. She was joined by Nomo, a 13-year-old white Labrador, and “spokesdog” for the summer pet safety campaign.
trained more than 180 Westfield employees on how to respond when pets are found in locked vehicles inside mall parking lots. District Attorney Lacey reminded the public that only peace officers, humane officers and animal control officers – not members of the public – are legally allowed to take
car is parked in the shade and not when you think you’ll be in the store for just a few minutes,” District Attorney Lacey said. “Leaving a dog alone in a hot car is a crime,” she said. First-time offenders may be fined $100. Repeat offenders may be fined $500 and sentenced to up to six months in county jail. If an animal is harmed or dies, owners may
The “Dogs Die in Hot Cars!” poster is displayed at seven Westfield shopping centers throughout Southern California. The poster in English and Spanish and a fact sheet also are available athttp://da.lacounty.gov/ media/media-resources for posting on websites and social media. As part of the campaign, the District Attorney’s Office
action to remove an animal from a hot vehicle, including breaking a window. Shoppers are encouraged to contact Westfield security if they see unattended pets in vehicles parked at their malls. Otherwise, residents should contact their local animal control agency. If an animal in an unattended vehicle is in distress, call 911.
Nearly 200 members of the German Special Olympics delegation were sent off to the international games in grand style Friday morning during a pep rally at Cal State L.A. The delegation members entered the University gym under an arch of colorful balloons to the roar of applause and spirited music. They were met by Eddie the Eagle and Cal State L.A. athletes, as well as band members and drill teams from Mark Keppel and San Gabriel high schools. Alhambra, Monterey Park and Lincoln Heights served as host towns for the German delegation, which arrived on Tuesday for the Special Olympics World Games 2015. The competition takes place Saturday and Sunday at venues across the L.A. area. Cal State L.A. provided housing, meals and training facilities for the athletes, coaches and staff. The German athletes are competing in 18 sports, including soccer, power lifting, ping pong, basketball and judo. The German delega-
tion was welcomed by Jose Gomez, Cal State L.A. senior vice president and chief operating officer. “The Special Olympics show the meaning of courage, joy and determination,” Gomez said during the rally. “The World Games also show us what we have in common as people of the world, no matter what country we call home.” The German team stayed in the University
housing complex, which was built to accommodate athletes for the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The Olympic judo competition was held at the Cal State L.A. gym. The Special Olympics is the biggest athletic event held in Los Angeles since the 1984 Olympics. About 7,000 athletes from 177 countries are competing in the games, which feature 25 Olympicstyle sports.
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selected Agreement termination date provides LA PartyWorks with a reasonable time to cure performance deficiencies identified by the City. Furthermore, the City is requesting that the operational issues at the Event as outlined below be addressed by the correspondingly identified date.” The notice went on to list all the conditions with which L.A. Partyworks was not in compliance with contractual obligations and set out an exact time line for compliance. The letter also reminded the company that it had not accepted the city’s offer to assist it with training. Many people, including the principals, would not go “on the record” for this article, citing contractual/legal issues. However, it seems there is considerable disapproval with LA Partyworks’ initial events. One old town merchant,
Member Rob Hammond for comment as he was one of the founders of the Monrovia Family Festival in the early 1990s. “When we started the Festival there was a basic ‘non-compete’ agreement,” meaning that the festival was to energize the area on Myrtle on a Friday evening and not hurt the merchants who are trying to do businesses 365 days a year. Hammond added, “The ‘new’ show has a proliferation of competitors/outside vendors including a brickoven pizza …There are many excellent pizza places on Myrtle.” Finally Hammond posed the question: “Is the Family Festival for the betterment of Monrovians and the merchants on Myrtle, or the outside vendors?” In closing, Hammond said, “It was a mistake to render a decision based on the selection committee’s
to ensure that vehicular–pedestrian conflicts do not occur at the Event -Improve event set-up and take-down procedures, paying particular attention to traffic safety issues -Provide adequate and trained staff to coordinate the set-up, management, and take-down of the Event -Provide the City with information regarding the licensed and bonded security guard company providing security services for the Event -Implement a program to improve trash collection services for the proper removal and disposal of trash generated by the Event -Provide the equipment necessary to provide all Event vendors with reliable electrical power -Correct any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) deficiencies currently associated with the production of the Event
Lisa Magno-Marino, owner of assisted living facility Leven Oaks, said that she heard many of the other merchants complaining about specific problems - to wit, that employees of the new manager of the event were rude to merchants and had been argumentative with not only various vendors, but also with representatives of the city, including the city manager. She said while she has not attended the fair herself, she had heard from other merchants that the large trucks that had previously blocked traffic at both ends of the festival had been replaced with portable metal fencing. She expressed concern that these light-weight barricades would not prevent a “Santa Monica-like” disaster (It was at a farmer’s market in Santa Monica that a driver barreled through the event, killing ten and severely injuring 63 people in 2003). Chi declined the opportunity to refute the allegation that employees of L.A. Partyworks had been rude, but did indicate that the issue of the street fair would be on the August 4 city council agenda. He said he had placed this on the agenda as a result of the company’s continued failure to comply with the city’s requests in a timely manner. We contacted former Mayor and now School Board
recommendation - especially when this company has NEVER run a street festival before ... anywhere.” Here’s the letter sent to LA Partyworks: “Notice of Intent to Terminate the Exclusive Franchise Agreement for the Production of the Friday Night Family Street Fair “Dear Mr. Nemetz, “Pursuant to Section 14 of the Exclusive Franchise Agreement (Agreement) between the City of Monrovia (City) and Los Angeles PartyWorks, Inc. (LA PartyWorks) for the production of the Friday Night Family Street Fair (Event), please accept this correspondence as an official notice of intent to terminate the Agreement. “In conformance with the provisions of Section 14, this notice has been prepared to provide LA PartyWorks with requisite advanced notification that the City intends to terminate the Agreement effective August 8, 2015. The selected Agreement termination date provides LA PartyWorks with a reasonable time to cure performance deficiencies identified by the City. “Furthermore, the City is requesting that the operational issues at the Event as outlined below be addressed by the correspondingly identified date. “By Friday, July 24, 2015 -Implement an improved traffic safety program
-Cease operations of the LA PartyWorks kettle corn both, which is being operated in violation of the Agreement -Cease the prohibition on Event vendors from selling drinks, including soda and water -Cease operations of the LA PartyWorks drink booths, which is being operated in violation of the Agreement -Allow Jake’s Roadhouse to set-up and operate the Jake’s BBQ and Jake’s Kettle Corn booths in a similar location to where they operated prior to LA PartyWorks taking over production of the Event -Present a plan for the City’s consideration to improve seating areas, both in terms of quantity and quality, at the Event -Present a plan for the City’s consideration to improve the lighting at the Event after sunset “By Friday, July 31, 2015 -Present a plan for the City’s consideration to limit the number of food vendor booths at the Event -Present a plan for the City’s consideration to upgrade the management, supervision, and safety of the Kids Zone -Present a plan for the City’s consideration to develop a plan for providing electrical power to the 800 block of Myrtle Avenue -Present an overall traffic control plan for the Event
“Matter on the Agenda for Aug 4 as a result of the company’s continued failure to comply with the city’s requests in a timely manner.” -Oliver Chi, City Manager
for the City’s consideration -Implement the City approved plan to improve the lighting at the Event after sunset -Implement the City approved plan to improve seating areas, both in terms of quantity and quality, at the Event “By Friday, August 7, 2015 -Implement the City approved plan for limiting the number of food vendors booths at the Event -Implement the City approved plan for upgrading the management, supervision, and safety of the Kids Zone -Implement the City approved plan for providing electrical power to the 800 block of Myrtle Avenue -Implement the City approved traffic control plan for the Event “It is also important to note that the City has previously offered to provide LA PartyWorks with training related to traffic safety, Event set-up, and electrical power considerations. To this point in time, LA PartyWorks has not accepted the training opportunities, and we would like to reiterate the offer at this point in time. “Thank you for your prompt attention to the issues identified in this correspondence. Please feel free to let me know if you should have any questions – I can be reached via email at ochi@ci.monrovia.ca.us, or via cell phone at (310) 6639837. “Best regards, “Oliver Chi, City Manager.” The following are the above mentioned concerns of Monrovia resident Kurt Anderson, who presented this list to city council: 1. Information regarding vendor and event information on Partyworks website promised by July 1 still not available. 2. Public Works staff is setting out City traffic signage.
3. Public Works Edison service is being used to supply event electric power in the 500, 600 and 700 blocks of S. Myrtle. 4. Public Works 220 KW generator and attendant staff is being used to supply electric power in the 800 S. Myrtle block. 5. This is equipment and staff that Partyworks represented themselves as having. How are we being paid for the use of these services? In the event of an Edison power failure is the City responsible for replacement power supply? In the event of a generator malfunction resulting in equipment damage or human injury, is the City responsible? Partyworks has been closing Myrtle well in advance of posted 4:00 time, disrupting established delivery times and schedules. 6. Street closure has been poorly performed. Open and unattended barricades observed at Lemon and Colorado intersections. There is no physical barrier in place at Lemon to prevent a Santa Monica type of tragedy. Parking on Colorado looks chaotic and unorganized. There is no clear definition that the parking is for vendor vehicles and why are they being parked outside the window views of the Monrovian and Rudy’s restaurants anyway? Cars were still moving on the Street at 5:30 last Friday. 7. ADA requirements were not met at S/E sidewalk aprons at Olive/Myrtle intersection. -----Blocked by Popcorn and Info booths. 8. We now have portapotty outhouse toilets and dirty sinks instead of the high-quality restroom trailer previously in use. 9. Why is Jake’s Roadhouse not being allowed to sell from the location that they have had? More to the point, why is this spot now being occupied by an outside vendor selling popcorn in spite of the contract prohibiting activities in direct
conflict with local businesses? Why was the Partyworks owner harassing the Jake’s food booth staff about their booth configuration last Friday? And why didn’t he identify himself to them? 10. At the end of the evening at 10:00 I watched a situation that causes me the greatest amount of concern. Two vendor vehicles were entering the Colorado/Myrtle intersection with no staff supervision. Due to the number of people and booths in that area the first vehicle could not proceed and started to back up. This was a van with limited rear vision. At this time a group of 4 or 5 Partyworks staff approached and were continuing unconcerned through the intersection until I stopped them and advised them that they had an extremely dangerous situation at hand. The response from one of them was, “Don’t worry; the vendors know what they’re doing.” This statement came from an individual approximately 16 to 17 years old. What do we think his experience is at this type of activity? This level of management and supervision is a recipe for disaster and it can only be a matter of time before someone is hurt or killed. 11. If Partyworks is going to staff this event with people mostly under 18 (as a casual observation) would indicate has the company owner obtained school-issued work permits for each applicable individual as required by California labor laws? For that matter, are the rest of his permits and liability insurance requirements being met? Has his liability carrier visited the site and approved what they are insuring? 12. The Friday Night Street Fair has an unblemished 23-year safety record and my first concern is that it remains that way, but there are obviously many other issues needing attention.
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4th Downtown Burbank Car Classic Rolls Out Aug. 1 Preview Set for Friday, July 31 at Iconic Bob’s Big Boy The 4th Downtown Burbank Car Classic will roll into Downtown Burbank with celebrity vehicles from the Petersen Automotive Museum, the Television Motion Picture Car Club, and custom cars from the World Famous West Coast Customs, Saturday, Aug. 1 from 3 to 9 p.m. In addition, there will be restored and pre-1974 cars, exotics, and hot rods spanning four blocks. Continuous music, chalk artists, and automotive-related vendors will round off activities at this outdoor street festival. The Downtown Burbank Car Classic is free and open to the public. The Red Carpet Expo, which is dedicated to famous cars from film and television, will feature celebrity vehicles from the Petersen Automotive Museum collection. Included will be the 1999 MACH 5 Speed Racer Prototype as depicted in the 1967 animated television series Speed Racer and the movie Speed Racer (2008), the
2001 Honda S2000 as driven in the opening sequence of the 2003 Universal film 2 Fast 2 Furious, and the 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle “Shagmobile,” specially modified for the 1999 movie, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, where it appeared as a time machine allowing Austin Powers to return to 1969. Entertainment at the Main Stage will be supplied by KCRW DJ Gary Calamar from 4 to 7 p.m., with high energy dance band PartyQuake performing from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Motorsports Hall of Famer and drag racer Tommy Ivo. Movie actor, pioneering drag racer, and Motorsports Hall of Famer, Ivo built his cars in the garage behind his Burbank home, becoming the first driver to pilot his dragsters up to 180 miles per hour. The Downtown Burbank Car Classic salutes Ivo as showman, automotive enthusiast, and one of drag racing’s most ir-
repressible characters. The Downtown Burbank Car Classic will hold a Preview Party on Friday, July 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the original Bob’s Big Boy 4211 West Riverside Drive in Burbank’s Media District, where car culture is celebrated weekly. Vehicle owners will have the opportunity to mingle with car buffs gathering for the year-round Bob’s Friday night Classic Car Show, while enjoying burgers and shakes. The Downtown Burbank Car Classic will take place on San Fernando Boulevard from Magnolia Boulevard to Angeleno Avenue. The Red Carpet Expo will be located on San Fernando Boulevard between Olive and Angeleno Avenues, with the Main Stage at San Fernando and Orange Grove Avenue. The event is sponsored by Visit Burbank. For more information, please visit http://downtownburbankcarclassic. com.
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Michael Feinstein Sings For One Night Only With the Pasadena POPS Michael Feinstein, the incomparable two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy-nominated entertainer joins the Pasadena POPS for one night only to sing a full concert celebrating the musical legacy of George and Ira Gershwin on Saturday, July 19 at the Los Angeles Arboretum with “Michael Feinstein SINGS Gershwin.” Feinstein shares both the music of the Gershwins and personal stories from his recent book The Gershwins and Me, which reflects upon his six-year collaboration with Ira Gershwin. A multi-platinum-selling entertainer, Feinstein is an old-fashioned crooner with luxuriant vocals that meld the traditions of old and new, and is considered one of the premier interpreters of American standards. Hear songs such as “’S Wonderful,” “Shall We Dance,” “I’ve got A Crush On You,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” “Fascinating Rhythm,” “Embraceable You,” “Rialto Ripples” and “Someone to Watch Over Me,” along with “An American in Paris Overture,” a tribute to Fred Astaire and a cross-section of the finest Gershwin songs with a few surprises throughout…because, after all, he is Michael Feinstein. His 200-plus shows a year have included performances at Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, and the Hollywood Bowl as well as the White House and Buckingham Palace. The roots of all of his work began in Columbus, Ohio, where Feinstein started playing piano by ear as a 5-year-old. After graduating from high school, he worked in local piano bars for two years, moving to Los Angeles when he was 20. In
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July of 1977, the widow of legendary concert pianist-actor Oscar Levant introduced him to Ira Gershwin. Feinstein became Gershwin’s assistant for six years, which earned him access to numerous unpublished Gershwin songs, many of which he has since performed and recorded. Gershwin’s influence provided a solid base upon which Feinstein evolved into a captivating performer, composer and arranger of his own original music. The family-friendly concerts will be held at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Grounds open for picnicking and dining at 5:30 p.m. and performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Among many venue amenities, audiences can enjoy preordered gourmet dining packages for on-site pickup from Julienne, Marston’s, and Claud & Co. The food court will host mouth-watering food trucks plus specialty ice creams by Choctál. The experience is now even more convenient with two full beverage centers serving fine wines, beer, coffee and soft drinks plus exclusive hotel packages for POPS patrons at Pasadena’s landmark Langham Huntington
Hotel. Patrons may also visit the Pasadena Humane Society’s Mobile Adoption Unit, which will be on-site prior to each concert with animals in need of a forever home as part of the Pups for POPS program. Audiences get the ultimate outdoor concert experience: large LED video screens, superior sound quality and the high-quality production value that is a signature of the Pasadena POPS. The best outdoor dinner party in town comes with spacious circular table seating with fine linens, or lawn seating for those who want to bring a blanket – each option carries on the tradition of picnic-dining with your family and friends. The Arboretum is located at 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA. Single tickets start at $20 and are available by calling the box office at 626.793.7172, online at PasadenaSymphony-Pops.org or at the Arboretum on the day of the concerts. IF YOU GO: What: The Pasadena POPS presents “MICHAEL FEINSTEIN SINGS GERSHWIN” When: July 19, 2014. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Where: The LA County Arboretum | 301 N Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007 Cost: Tickets start at $20.00 for lawn seating and $42 for table seating Dining: Gates open at 5:30pm. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drink or visit one of the many onsite gourmet food vendors. Parking: Free parking is available at the Westfield Santa Anita shopping center with free non-stop shuttles to the main gate.
Officer Sentenced for Assault While on Duty An LAPD officer was sentenced last week to 16 months in county jail for assault under color of authority during a July 2012 arrest, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Officer Mary O’Callaghan, 50, was sentenced to the maximum of three years in local custody after a jury in June found her guilty of pushing, shoving and kicking Alesia Thomas during Thomas’ arrest. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Sam Ohta sentenced O’Callaghan to the maximum term, but suspended 20 months of
the 36-month sentence. He also denied a defense motion to place the 18-year police veteran on probation in case BA417095. Deputy District Attorney Shannon Presby, assistant head deputy of the Justice System Integrity Division who prosecuted the case, told the court that the victim needed help that day, “but what she got was violence.” On July 22, 2012, LAPD officers were dispatched to Alesia Thomas’ residence in the 9100 block of South Broadway Avenue to investigate possible child abandonment. After interview-
ing Thomas, LAPD officers placed her under arrest. O’Callaghan arrived on the scene to assist the arresting officers with placing Thomas, who was handcuffed and had on leg restraints, in a patrol car. A police cruiser’s video camera captured O’Callaghan kicking Thomas in the stomach and groin area and pushing her in the throat. While in the patrol car, Thomas lost consciousness and paramedics were called. She was transported to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. The case was investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DAVID ALAN COX Case No. BP162519
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DAVID ALAN COX A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Rick Dave in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Rick Dave 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. (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 August 17, 2015 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 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: JASON A FETCHIK ESQ SBN 227832 DRISKELL & GORDON 180 N GLENDORA AVE STE 201 GLENDORA CA 91741-3343 Jul 23,27,30, 2015 CN913927 WEST COVINA PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN WILLIAM WEEKS CASE NO. BP163747
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JOHN WILLIAM WEEKS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RONALD S. MILLER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RONALD S. MILLER 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 with limited 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
JULY 30, 2015 - AUGUST 5, 2015 | 7 will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/18/15 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal 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 MICHAEL BILSON, ESQ. - SBN 31627 LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL BILSON 4640 LANKERSHIM BLVD #515 NORTH HOLLYWOOD CA 916021841 7/23, 7/27, 7/30/15 CNS-2775529# BURBANK INDEPENDENT
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA SHARANE GJERDE aka PATRICIA S. GJERDE Case No. BP164874
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PATRICIA SHARANE GJERDE aka PATRICIA S. GJERDE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Neill F. Piland in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Neill F. Piland 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 August 26, 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 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: CURTIS W MORRIS ESQ SBN 43577 LAMB MORRIS AND LOBELLO LLP 615 E FOOTHILL BLVD STE C SAN DIMAS CA 91773-1255 CN913991 Published Jul 27, 30, Aug 3, 2015 WEST COVINA PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GABOR KADAR Case No. BP165102
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GABOR KADAR A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Donald Scott Gordon in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Donald Scott Gordon 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. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal repre-sentative 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 August 25, 2015 at 8:30AM in Dept. No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: JUSTIN M GORDON ESQ SBN 287328 12100 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 800 LOS ANGELES CA 90025 CN913804 Published Jul 30, Aug 3,6, 2015 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT
Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 15-29308-SP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: ROBERTO LAWNMOWER SHOP, INC, 948 E. ARROW HWY, COVINA, CA 91724 Doing Business as: ROBERTO LAWNMOWER SHOP All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s)
is/are: SIMON CHOI AND SHARON CHOI, 12117 VANOWEN ST, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605 The assets to be sold are described in general as: ALL STOCK IN TRADE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL, TRADENAME, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, AND COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE and are located at: 948 E. ARROW HWY, COVINA, CA 91724 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: TEAM ESCROW INC, 6025 BEACH BLVD, BUENA PARK, CA 90621 and the anticipated sale date is AUGUST 17, 2015 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: TEAM ESCROW INC, 6025 BEACH BLVD, BUENA PARK, CA 90621 and the last day for filing claims shall be AUGUST 14, 2015, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: 7/12/2015 BUYER: SIMON CHOI AND SHARON CHOI LA1566282 WEST COVINA PRESS 7/30/15 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 1003875-SP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: DONA JUNG, 19047 COLIMA RD, ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748 Doing Business as: FOXY LADY UNLIMITED All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE The location in California of the Chief Executive Office of the Seller(s) is: NONE The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: HAENG J. YANG AND YOUN HEE KIM, 23329 MONTALVO RD, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92557 The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURES, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASEHOLD INTEREST & IMPROVEMENT AND COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE and are located at: 19047 COLIMA RD, ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: GLOBAL ESCROW SERVICES INC, 19267 COLIMA RD STE L, ROWLAND HEIGHTS CA 91748 and the anticipated sale date is AUGUST 17, 2015 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: GLOBAL ESCROW SERVICES INC, 19267 COLIMA RD STE L, ROWLAND HEIGHTS CA 91748 and the last date for filing claims shall be AUGUST 14, 2015, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. BUYER: HAENG J. YANG AND YOUN HEE KIM LA1566322 WEST COVINA PRESS 7/30/15 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 15-34966-JP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: STELLA ARTINIAN, 1034 W. ALAMEDA AVE, BURBANK, CA 91506 Doing Business as: XPRESS CLEANERS All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: A & M DRY CLEANERS, INC, 505 WESTERN AVE, GLENDALE, CA 91201-2870 The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURES, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENTS, TOOLS, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASEHOLD INTEREST, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, ALL TRANSFERABLE PERMITS, LICENSES AND INVENTORY OF STOCK IN TRADE and are located at: 1034 W. ALAMEDA AVE, BURBANK, CA 91506 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: TEAM ESCROW INC, 17310 RED HILL AVE, STE 140, IRVINE, CA 92614 and the anticipated sale date is AUGUST 17, 2015 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: TEAM ESCROW INC, 17310 RED HILL AVE, STE 140, IRVINE, CA 92614 and the last day for filing claims shall be AUGUST 14, 2015, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: 7/26/2015 BUYER: A & M DRY CLEANERS, INC LA1567325 BURBANK INDEPENDENT 7/30/15
Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 14-0491 Loan No.: *******479 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR] YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/12/2007 AND MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BELOW. 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 payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States (payable to Attorney Lender Services, Inc.) will be held by the duly appointed Trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: SUSAN JANE STONE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Trustee: ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC. Recorded 2/21/2007 as Instrument No. 20070369910 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 8/14/2015 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $526,929.50 The purported property address is: 3611 LAS PALMAS AVENUE GLENDALE, CA 91208 A.P.N.: 5611-003-069 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 wherein the real property is located and more than three (3) months have elapsed since such recordation. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property 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 Trustee’s 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. 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 the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkasap.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, 14-0491 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: 6/29/2015 ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC. Diane Weifenbach, Trustee Sale Officer 5120 E. LaPalma Avenue, #209 Anaheim ,CA 92807 Telephone: 714-695-6637 Sales Line: 714-730-2727 Sales Website: www. servicelinkasap.com This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A-4536101 07/23/2015, 07/30/2015, 08/06/2015 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT
Fictitious Business Name Filings FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015177066 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PRESIDENTIAL BARBER SHOP, 923 1/2 Broadway Avenue , Glendale, CA 91206. 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: Travis Keola Daguman. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on July 7, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Glendale Independent July 9, 2015, July 16, 2015, July 23, 2015, July 30, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015180678 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SERI MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, 655 N. Central Ave, 17th Floor , Glendale, CA 91203. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Sky Energy R.E. Sources, Inc (CA), 655 N. Central Ave, 17th Floor , Glendale, CA 91203; Armando Tirona, Secretary. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on July 9, 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. Glendale Independent. July 16, 2015, July 23, 2015, July 30, 2015, August 6, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015179920 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as WGPIC; WONG GLOBEWIDE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, 10 West Bay State Street MB7785 , Alhambra, CA 91802. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Wong Globewide Property Investments (CA), 10 West Bay State Street MB7785 , Alhambra, CA 91802; David Wong, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on July 9, 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. Alhambra Press July 16, 2015, July 23, 2015, July 30, 2015, August 6, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015192315 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MPJASC TRIPS&TOURS, 835 Fulton Ave , Monterey Park, CA 91755. 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: Betty M Burris. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on July 22, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monterey Park Press July 30, 2015, August 6, 2015, August 13, 2015, August 20, 2015
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USA Bocce Team Performs Well at July 26’s Special Olympics World Games Competitions Four Other Sports Go Through Divisioning at the Convention Center By Joyce Peng The USA Bocce Team 1, consisting of older athletes Mary Davis, Sheryl Fairbanks, Nicole Landoskey and Kenneth Skinner, played Panama in the T2 division on July 26 at the LA Convention Center. U.S. lit up a fast start leading 3-0, but Panama took the lead 5-3 with four points in the third round. U.S. tied the game at five points and eventually won the game 10-5 with four points in the last round. Landoskey, 24, of South Carolina, started playing bocce when she was in high school and joined because she wanted to get out, have fun, and meet new friends. Her first time at the World Games, Landoskey said she felt great about her performance against Panama. Her teammate, Fairbanks, made a crucial shot in the match, knocking away Panama’s ball from the pallino, which led to U.S. points. 59-years-old Fairbanks has made other important shots, including a game-winning shot in the Special Olympics summer games at her home state Ohio. Her team was los-
ing 3-2 when she earned two points to bring her team in the lead 4-3, and because of the lead, her team won gold. In the Opening Ceremony, Fairbanks met First Lady Michelle Obama and received a big hug from her. “It’s fun and I love my team,” Fairbanks said about why she likes playing bocce. USA Team 1 beat Panama 9-4 on July 27 to win gold in the T2 division. Tiaunta Gray, 30, of Los Angeles, is in USA Team 2 for bocce. Her team did not get to play on July 26 because its opponent, Costa Rica, did not show up. The next day, the team played two games against Costa Rica, winning one game 14-3 and losing the other 10-6. Playing bocce since 2004, Gray said the sport keeps her moving. Her team first met last October in Indianapolis for the World Games training camp. “I learned don’t throw my ball too fast, and take my time and concentrate,” Gray said on training camp lessons. Bocce was one of 25
sports of the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015, and one of five sports that took place in the LA Convention Center on July 26. Divisioning occurred for all five sports: roller skating, badminton, handball, bocce and table tennis. Divisioning is the process of grouping athletes and teams for competition based on age, gender, and most importantly, ability level, and this is done to guarantee each athlete is competing against other athletes of equal ability. In rollerskating, there was divisioning in categories such as the 300 meters for male and female, 1000 meters for male and female and 30 meters slalom. The Notre Dame School of Dallas Cheer Squad was in attendance. Hiphop, metal, and pop music such as Def Leppard’s “Pour Some Sugar on Me” blared in the background to match with the fast speed of the roller skaters. In badminton, young and older athletes were called up to play against referees to determine their groupings, ral-
lying back and forth as well as serving to referees. Judges were on hand taking notes of the performances. Denmark and Cote d’Ivore’s women’s handball teams played against each other for divisioning. It was a close game throughout, with both teams exchanging ties and leads. The Cote d’Ivore’s goalie blocked several shots
from an advancing Denmark team. Her Denmark counterpart also saved key shots as well, including one that she saved with her feet. Denmark won the match, 3-2. The Opening Ceremony at the LA Memorial Coliseum was filled with amazing moments and inspiration speakers. David Egan of Virginia and a Sargent Shriver International
Global Messenger spoke during the pre-show about how participating in Special Olympics as a swimmer helped him gain confidence to succeed, set goals, and change his life. Debbie Allen, director of the Ceremony, taught the audience the “Reach Up LA” dance. The Parade of Athletes was a main highlight of the Ceremony, starting with Greece and ending with United States. Jamaal Charles, the Kansas Chiefs’ running back, talked about his struggles with a learning disability as a child. After competing in Special Olympics at age 10, he discovered the talent he did not know he had and he gained confidence and courage. He then led the athletes in reciting the Special Olympics oath: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Stevie Wonder performed his song “Fear can’t put dreams to sleep,” and the First Lady stressed the theme of unity in her speech. Toward the end of the ceremony, the Flame of Hope arrived at the Coliseum.
People throughout the Southland are counting down the days to this Sunday because that is when California Philharmonic will present Phantom/Les Miz to an eager audience at Walt Disney Concert Hall!. The highly-anticipated concert which combines some of the Broadway’s greatest music with classical masterpieces features special guest Broadway star Darren Ritchie – who will be making his California Philharmonic debut. “I am humbled and beyond excited to perform at these awesome venues. Last weekend at Santa Anita Race Track and now this weekend at Walt Disney Concert Hall,” said Darren whose many credits also include starring in Les Miz, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Little Shop Of Horrors on Broadway. “The best part is that we will be sharing these wonderful songs with the orchestra and the audience all together.” Phantom/Les Miz also features Broadway sensation Tracy Miller Schell whose work spans from performing in Hairspray on Broadway to
Julio Iglesias’ world tour to Les Miz in Europe. In addition to performing with the worldclass orchestra, the talented duo will also be accompanied by the spectacular Cal Phil Chorale. The concert also features Berlioz’ electrifying Symphonie Fantastique and Fauré’s heavenly Requiem. Additional concerts on this season’s playbill include Lights, Camera, Action! Saturday August 8 and Sunday August 9 and Postcards From Abroad which concludes the season on Saturday August 22 and Sunday August 23. A California Philharmonic show is more than just a concert, it is an experience. Saturdays are always right on track with concerts at Santa Anita Race Track. Gates open at 5:30pm to pre-concert dining including delicious gourmet food offerings available on-site, full bars and live jazz. Concerts begin at 7:30pm. Table and lawn seating on the lush green grass of Santa Anita Race Track’s infield are available, complete with the area’s best unobstructed view of the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains.
On Sunday afternoons at the incomparable Walt Disney Concert Hall,. Cal Phil performances start at 2:00pm, with the intimate pre-concert Talks With The Maestro at 1:00pm in BP Hall. The California Philharmonic is supported by the California Philharmonia Society, a non-profit community benefit organization whose main emphasis at this time is to support the California Philharmonic. To purchase tickets to attend the incomparable Victor Vener and his California Philharmonic concerts at Santa Anita Race Track, call 626.304.0333or www.calphil. com. Tickets for Walt Disney Concert Hall are available for purchase through Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For further information or to schedule a time to speak with Maestro Victor Vener, California Philharmonic Society President rogerallenward or any of the special guests, please contact Lauren Lewis at 818.970.0052 or llewispr@ aol.com.
Special Olympics athletes from Denmark and Cote D´Ivoire struggle to control the ball in a team handball game. -Photo by Matt Rose
Cal Phil’s Phantom/Les Miz features Special Guest Broadway Star Darren Ritchie Sunday August 2 at Walt Disney Concert Hall