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BY TERRY MILLER I was supposed to visit my ailing father in New York early September 2001. My family had decided later in year would be better for visiting, when his cancer treatments were at a minimum. Of course, it would be much later due to the fact that no aircraft was to fly into or around New York for many days post 9/11. I managed to get the last seat on a Jet Blue flight to Kennedy on Sept. 26. The aircraft was full, many service men and women; firefighters and National Guard. It was a somber flight indeed. I visited my parents but, as a photojournalist, my quest to get down to “ground zero” was pressing. SEE PG. 8
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Suspect Arrested in Vehicle Collision Pasadena Woman, Imposter Incident Which Left Two Injured Attorney plus Others Charged in Marriage Fraud Scheme
A Santa Fe Springs man who posed as an attorney and his daughter were arrested Wednesday morning for allegedly orchestrating an elaborate immigration fraud scheme in which Chinese nationals paid tens of thousands of dollars to be “married” to United States citizens. A federal criminal complaint filed yesterday alleges that Chinese nationals paid up to $50,000 to enter into sham marriages in the
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On Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015 at approximately 4:56 a.m., Temple Station deputies responded to a “vehicle vs. building traffic collision” call. When the deputies arrived they saw a vehicle had crashed through a local business in the 8400 block of Garvey Avenue, Rosemead and into a house located in the rear of the business. Two residents inside the house sustained minor injuries, one of the residents
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Dear Editor, I’m a recent arrival to Southern California and have only just seen your newspaper, the “El Monte Examiner” (Aug. 6 – Aug. 12) for the first time. Included in this edition was a police blotter section listing crimes that had occurred in the cities of Arcadia, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre. Three of those entries (specific to Arcadia) included an ethnic description of the suspects, each of whom happened to be Hispanic. However, there is no mention of any ethnicity, Hispanic or otherwise, in the other crime reports. I’m a little perplexed as
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to why this particular ethnic group has been singled out. There appears to be a subtle bias — or am I just imagining things? I guess my next question would be, “Why didn’t the editorial department excise the ethnic description from the blotter before publishing the information?” If the ethnic group to which I belong had been singled out in a police blotter report, I would have been offended. I hope this unfair practice of reporting some ethnicities but not others, will be discontinued. Sincerely, -Mary C. Peppard EL MONTE
Terry Miller: In the Sept. 3rd issue of the San Gabriel Sun I notice you had two aerial pictures of dirty pools in the San Gabriel area. This is very important reporting! This is to let you know that on South Pine Street in San Gabriel there is a dirty green pool and hopefully you can take a picture of it and then notify the Vector Control Districts (County and San Gabriel
Valley). I am notifying you about this anonymously because I don’t want any problems with any citizen on Pine Street. The danger from the invasive mosquitos is frightening, and these dirty pools should be reported to Vector Control, so hopefully you can take care of this. Thank you very much. Dengue fever sounds scary! -Anonymous
Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 86, authored by Assemblymember Roger Hernández (D – West Covina), designates the I-10 and I-605 Interchange in Los Angeles County as the “CHP Officer William B. Wolff III Memorial Interchange.” The resolution passed the Senate Floor with unanimous support. ACR 86 recounts the lifetime accomplishments of William Wolff III, who was a father, husband, veteran, and a proud officer of the California Highway Patrol (CHP). “Officer Wolff exemplified true selflessness and leadership as a member of the California Highway Patrol,” said Assemblymember Hernández. “It is a true honor to carry a resolution memorializing his valiant public service and the sacrifices he has made for the State of California and the San Gabriel Valley.” Born on Jan. 22, 1946, Officer Wolff graduated high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and received his bachelor's degree in
kinesiology from Cal Poly Pomona. Upon graduation, Officer Wolff served in the United States Navy and later as a vocational nurse. His desire to continue serving on behalf of the public good led him to pursue a career and life as an officer of the CHP. Officer Wolff was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 30, 1977, when he was struck by a drunk driver while making a traffic stop. Officer Wolff is survived by his two children, Eric and Carrie Ann, and granddaughter, Kaylee Rose. ACR 86 designates the interchange at Interstate 10 (I-10) and Interstate 605 (I605) to honor William Wolff III and his dedication in serving and protecting the public. This resolution is sponsored by the California Association of Highway Patrolmen, the labor organization that represents California Highway Patrol Officers. Today’s vote marks the final passage of ACR 86, and the process to erect the sign will begin.
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Foothill Family Receives Grant to Support Young Children Along Healthy Paths The Kaiser Permanente Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to Foothill Family, headquartered in Pasadena. The grant provides support of Foothill Family’s work to help young children from infancy thorough the age of five to overcome psychosocial barriers and function at ageappropriate levels. “Foothill Family Service is deeply committed to empowering children and their families to overcome challenges and achieve success in relationships, school, and work,” said Steve Allen, Foothill Family Service Chief Executive Officer. “Receiving a grant from this generous foundation reinforces our belief that strong families are the cornerstones of thriving communities. It all starts with family.” The grant from Kaiser Permanente will provide approximately 200 low-income children and their families throughout the San Gabriel Valley with mental health services, specifically working with young children whose behaviors place them at risk for developmental delays, preschool expulsion, or future school failure. Early intervention through services such as Foothill Family’s Early ESTEEM Program helps children to improve their ability to function at home, in school and within varied social en-
Mobile Spay/ Neuter Vehicle Approved for County The Board of Supervisors approved a public/private partnership to expand needed spay and neuter services throughout the county. “Access to spay and neuter services is vital to reduce the number of unwanted pets which are abandoned, neglected, contribute to public health concerns, and may ultimately be euthanized at County animal care centers,” said Michael Antonovich. “A mobile clinic can bring services to communities where transportation to a stationary clinic may be difficult.” The Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) has received a generous offer from the Coalition for Pets and Public Safety, a local nonprofit animal welfare organization, for the donation of a mobile spay/neuter clinic and half a year of operating costs to run the clinic. The motion directed the Department of Animal Care and Control and the Chief Executive Office to pursue a donation agreement with the Coalition for Pets and Public Safety for the development of a mobile spay/neuter van.
vironments so that they can enter kindergarten ready to learn and to achieve academic and personal success. “Kaiser Permanente is driven by our social mission to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which we serve,” says Maggie Pierce, executive director, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center. “Through our
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to help build healthy communities impacting current and future generations.” Foothill Family Service was founded in 1926 and provides a range of communitybased mental health and social services to at-risk populations in Southern California. Its mission, to build brighter futures for children and families, has helped Foothill Family earn
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Malone was quick to point out the importance of not excluding anyone from the political process based on party affiliation. “You can’t exclude people for what they believe in,” he said. “You can’t say, ‘I’m going to exclude the right, I’m going to exclude the left.’ You’re representing people and can’t exclude people you represent; you have to listen to them.” Malone also took issue
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is ostensibly a nonpartisan group of municipal lawmakers, and candidate Billy Malone is set on staying true to that objective ethos. While most of his competition in the race for the 5th District seat identifies as Republicans, Malone is vehemently opposed to choosing one side of the aisle over another and questioned the popular line of rhetoric featuring candidates admitting party affiliation but in the next breath laying claim to exceptional abilities for compromise and open-mindedness. “I am the aisle,” Malone said. “If you want to be in the aisle, be in the aisle. Don’t want to be in the aisle and say you’re something else. I thought the board is supposed to be nonpartisan.” Malone claimed to have support from both Democrats as well as Republicans in the 5th District, which covers the northern reaches of the county and stretches between the San Bernardino
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with politicians who claim to vote in lock-step with a particular ideology. “It’s not about you, it’s about the people you represent,” Malone said. “When I hear politicians making statements like ‘I can’t vote against my conscience, that’s not what I believe’ – well, that’s not your job. You’re not voting for you, you’re voting for the people you represent.” If Malone wins the election next year to the 5th District board seat, which termed-out incumbent Michael Antonovich has steadfastly held since 1980, the supervisorial hopeful discussed several key points of policy interest. One such issue, on which several candidates have expressed positions, is the county’s foster care system. “We’re always trying to fix things rather than finding the problem, then going to the source of the problem and see what’s happening,” Malone said. “If you look at this system, SEE PG. 7
Sheriff’s homicide detectives were trying to determine the motive behind a murder-suicide that took the life of an off-duty Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department deputy shot and killed in her La Cañada Flintridge home by her husband, an off-duty Los Angeles County firefighter, who later shot himself to death in Pacoima. The slain deputy was identified by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department as 32-year-old Cecilia Hoschet, a two-year department veteran who worked at the Inmate Reception Center in downtown Los Angeles. The dead man was identified as firefighter/ paramedic James M. Taylor, Capt. Keith Mora of the Los Angeles County Fire Department said. Taylor killed his wife, then drove to a county fire facility in Pacoima, where he shot himself to death in a government vehicle, officials said. Before he took his own life, Taylor left their sixyear-old son at the home of a relative, according to the
sheriff’s department. “We lost a wonderful deputy last night,” Sheriff Jim McDonnell said. Hoschet “impressed
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everyone she met” at the department, McDonnell said in praising the deputy’s “positive and helpful approach to her work.” The discovery of the Hoschet’s body was reported at 9:50 p.m. Sunday in the 5000 block of Crown Avenue, said Deputy Mike Barraza of the Sheriff’s In-
formation Bureau. “Deputies responded to a ‘woman screaming’ call. Deputies made entry into the residence and found a 32-year-old female victim of a gunshot wound,” Barraza said. The door was open when the deputies arrived, officials said. Hoschet was pronounced dead at the scene. The six-year-old boy was believed to have been home at the time of the shooting, sheriff’s Lt. Dave Coleman said. Sheriff’s homicide detectives were called to the Pacoima facility by Los Angeles police, who had responded to reports of a dead body at the location, he said. A weapon was recovered at the scene in Pacoima, Barraza said. “Today is a sad day for all public safety personnel in Los Angeles County. On behalf of the entire fire department, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends facing the pain of loss,” LACFD Chief Daryl L. Osby said.
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greater investment than taking trips to various parts of the U.S. or spending time at your vacation home. Another nuance to lifestyle expenses is that they may fluctuate from year to year. Some retirees choose to pursue a very active lifestyle in the first years of freedom from work and their expenses may be higher in the early part of retirement as a result. Then lifestyle expenses may decline as they grow older and are less able to pursue certain activities. It’s important to consider how your retirement lifestyle may change over time. Good planning may help make your desired lifestyle a reality. Most people who are able to achieve their ideal retirement don not do so by accident. They plan ahead and develop a savings and investment strategy to make it happen. No matter your age, here are three important steps you should consider starting now: -Map out your dreams for retirement. Try to identify specific goals and activities that you want to pursue. -Estimate the costs of your ideal retirement lifestyle, in terms of monthly or annual expenses. Try to leave some cushion in your estimates in case actual costs exceed your expectations. Keep in mind that even with modest inflation it will likely cost more down the road than it does today. -Develop a plan to fund those goals. This includes a dedicated savings strategy that is increased every year to account for inflation. Consider tempering the risk in your portfolio as
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It is a question that many pre-retirees find themselves asking – How much money will I need to keep my current lifestyle in retirement? What’s more, will I have enough to live the retirement I’ve been dreaming about? A few years ago, as we struggled with a significant bear market and the country’s financial crisis, the idea of achieving an ideal retirement seemed to take a backseat to ensuring retirement essentials were handled. Today, people are again envisioning a truly fulfilling retirement. At the very least, most people want to carry over the lifestyle they became accustomed to in their working years. Given that people also will likely have more free time after they set work aside, retirement can mean much more. What are ‘lifestyle’ expenses? It is helpful to categorize different types of expenses you will face in retirement. For starters, there are essential expenses, the basic costs of living. This includes food, shelter, utilities, medical care and similar types of costs associated with day-to-day living. Lifestyle expenses can vary based on your own priorities. They may include travel, hobbies, recreational activities, owning and maintaining a second home, or investing in your own business venture. Costs for these types of expenses can vary widely depending on the types and specific nature of the activities you wish to pursue. For example, if you plan to travel the world for a few years after you retire, that may require a significantly
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Summer Respite I miss the summer rains of my youth in Southern Ohio. I remember when it would be so hot for days and days. The greenery would begin to wilt; leaves would curl and start to turn brown at the edges. The crab grass that covered our lawn was limp and brown. It crackled and crunched underfoot and scratched when you sat on it. The air would get very still and heavy. The slightest exercise would bring perspiration. The sky would get dark and birds would cease to chirp. Only an occasional insect would buzz to interrupt the silence. The rain would start slowly. The first drops were usually big and you could hear them hit the ground
as individuals. The air was perfumed as water met dust. Then came the pelting rain, often accompanied by thunder and lightning. Sometimes the whole sky would light up; other times we'd see streaks and bolts. Mom was frightened by the bolts. They could strike a tree or a building. Usually it would only rain for an hour or two but sometimes the storm would pass and the rain would continue for the whole day. If the wind kicked up we would have to close windows on the side of the house catching it. If there was only a soft breeze, Mom would drape the curtains aside, lay rags on the sills and let the cool,
fresh air into the house. Sometimes we would sit on the porch and do some mending, write a letter, shell peas or snap beans, or just swing or rock and watch the rain. When the rain stopped and the sun came out, everything sparkled. You could see the blades of grass begin to stand up. Daddy would say you could see them growing, so it was time to oil the lawnmower. The dust was gone from the tree branches and the bushes. The air was clean and everything seemed new again - like a Spring day. We knew, with the sunshine and the humidity, we would soon be sweating again, but we had enjoyed our summer respite.
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it comes down to one basic thing: we have too many kids and not enough foster parents.” The candidate suggested mobilizing a public relations campaign to highlight the good aspects of being a foster parent in order to provide a positive counterpoint to negative news coverage of instances when the system has failed, such as cases of abusive foster parents who weren’t adequately vetted by county personnel. Malone said he favors teaming with nonprofit groups such as Together We Rise to create an public outreach program. “If we can change the dialog and make it more positive with some of these outside groups ... there’s lots of kids whose lives were saved by getting into the foster care system and who got adopted by wonderful parents,” Malone said. “If you see some of these wonderful things and hear these positive stories, then it’s going to make people want to actually participate. ... When you only hear horror stories it kind of sets you back, and then people don’t want to participate.” Malone also noted his concern over the need for “responsible” real estate development that does not threaten vintage architecture and a community’s aesthetic character.
“You’ve got to progress, but you can’t forget where your roots are,” he said. Another important aspect of preserving Los An-
good way to start feeling good again about what we do.” Additionally Malone proposed organizing a
geles’ roots, according to Malone, is reforming business regulations to better prevent the exodus of film and television production jobs. “One of the things I’d like to do is bring the pride back,” Malone said. “If you bring the pride back people will want to do things.” On a symbolic level, Malone suggested adopting a policy that would affix the county seal on presumably the end credits of locally produced TV shows or movies. “I think that would go a long way to start bringing pride back,” he said. “It’s a
county-sponsored summit of film industry entities such as production companies, studios, unions and others with interests in the business. The intention would be to collectively come up with ways to stop job flight. Malone, a member of the Screen Actors Guild and Unite Here Local 11, expressed his commitment to maintaining a proper balance between labor unions and the businesses that employ unionized workforces. “I’m pretty sure I’m the only candidate who is a union member, who doesn’t just support the unions but
who is actually a member and believes in it,” Malone said. “But a union is only as strong as the company it works for. So you have to listen to both sides, you have to unify.” Other areas of focus for Malone include ramping up efforts to promote the use of public transportations such as the Metro rail lines and increasing the political voice of people who live in the county’s unincorporated areas. In a statement on his campaign website, Malone explained his motivation for entering the arena of local politics stems largely from his wife’s struggle with a debilitating spinal disease. “After dealing with the bureaucratic difficulty of our public officials and the offices that support them, I realized that I had to either accept the status quo or work ... toward implementing changes that would
“After dealing with the bureaucratic difficulty of our public officials and the offices that support them, I realized that I had to either accept the status quo or work ... toward implementing changes that would make a difference,” Malone explained.
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The Pasadena Playhouse Announces Kenny Ortega as 2015 Diversity Award Artistic Honoree The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director) announced that legendary director, choreographer, and producer Kenny Ortega will be the 2015 Diversity Award Artistic Honoree, and Abel Ramirez, founder of Pasadena’s El Portal Restaurant and business and cultural leader of the Pasadena community, will be the Community Honoree at the 9th Annual Pasadena Playhouse’s Wells Fargo Theatrical Diversity Project fundraising benefit on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in honor of the opening of Josefina López’s Real Women Have Curves. Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director of The Pasadena Playhouse, says, “Kenny Ortega is a true ‘Renaissance Man’ of the entertainment world. He is a great artist who also cares deeply for artists and their development. His work has touched so many around the world in a number of ways and inspired us all. It is our great pleasure to honor him at this year’s Diversity Event and to recognize his extraordinary achievements as an entertainer and a great humanitarian. Our celebration is all about those who have used the arts to overcome challenges to achieve great success. That being the case, Kenny is an ideal honoree!” Kenny Ortega’s work as a director, choreographer, and producer is known and loved by millions around the world. In the 1980s, he became known for his stage direction and choreography of the A&M pioneer recording artists, The Tubes. It was a Tubes performance in Los Angeles that caught the attention of Cher who asked
Ortega to choreograph her television special. Soon, Ortega became the most sought after choreographer for the industry’s biggest musical artists, including Madonna, Fleetwood Mac, KISS, Gloria Estefan, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, and The Pointer Sisters, to name a few. Ortega directed many television series during the ‘80s and ‘90s. In 2006, he directed Disney Channel’s High School Musical and High School Musical 2 which were both the most successful Disney Channel Original Movies to date when they premiered. Ortega received a DGA and another Emmy win for choreography. He is also the supervising producer for both of the movie’s multiplatinum soundtracks. In network television, two of Ortega’s Emmy wins were for his work directing and choreographing the 2002 Salt Lake Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Ortega has collaborated on numerous theatrical and large-scale outdoor spectacles, including two Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies, three Super Bowl half-time shows and the Chicago World Cup Opening Ceremonies. Ortega has been the recipient of three Emmy
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The design of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel mimics it. William Morris’ “Arts & Crafts” movement inspired it. Japanese, Italian Renaissance, and English gardens surround it. It’s the historic Gamble House in Pasadena, completed in 1909 for Proctor & Gamble magnate David Gamble and his family. Combining sunny summer cottage and rustic hearth into 8,000 square feet of living space, the Gamble House is an American icon. “For more than a century the Gamble House has stood on a promontory overlooking the Arroyo Seco, a thin riverbed that meanders down from the San Gabriel Mountains through Pasadena, California. For much of that time the house has been open to the public. More than a million visitors have toured the home since it became an architectural site in 1966 … Visitors to the Gamble House often comment on its unpretentious pose. … Many are struck by its dynamic expression of structure in the hundreds of beams and rafters that reach beyond the limits of its walls, porches, and eaves. Few visitors leave unmoved or uninspired by the richness of detail, materials, and craftsmanship.” So opens The Gamble House: Building Paradise in California, a new work of serious first-hand research on the creation of this historic home. Jam-packed with excellent photography, the book goes over the life stories of the people, places, and time period that made the Gamble House.
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But the other half of the book - the crown jewel of the Crown City’s newest coffee-table book - is the lush, beautiful photography of the Gamble House today. Photographed by Alexander Vertifkoff, these views cover the grounds of the Gamble House— inside and out. Detail shots of stained glass, furniture, and pull-backs of the whole house and garden splash across the pages in full, rich color. Released Sept. 1, 2015, this book sells for $60 and is available at fine bookstores, online, and at the Gamble House itself. A crisp 200 pages full of historic photos, engaging facts, and gorgeous photo spreads, this book really is worth buying simply for the pictures. “In these pages, we hope to address essential questions about patronage and the transformative power of architecture … Was the Gamble House conceived as a romantic evocation of the past … or a spirited expression of its own era?” The goal of the book is lofty, but anyone can enjoy it as a work of art and piece of California—and American— history. And you can visit the Gamble House, too. The Gamble House: Building Paradise in California is published by The Gamble House/USC School of Architecture and CityFiles Press. For more information, please visit www.GambleHouse.org. The Gamble House is located at 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, CA 91103.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING: A day-by-day look at events and activities in the San Gabriel Valley this week September 1010 (Thursday) September (Thursday)
Burbank International Film Festival (September 10 @ 7 to 10 p.m., AMC Theaters, 125 E. Palm Ave.) The 7th Burbank International Film Festival, which will run from Sept. 9 to Sept. 13, will have an exciting lineup, including 100 films from 31 countries, 25 world premieres and opening and closing night screenings. On Thursday, the Comedy/New Media program will showcase 23 films, including Made for Each Other, directed by Bo Svenson, and Too Hip for the Room, directed by Oktay Ortabasi and starring Kelly Monteith. Festival events will occur at numerous venues throughout Burbank. Tickets are available at www.burbankfilmfest.org. For more information, call (818) 6012082. - BURBANK Movie Night at the YWCA: Soul Surfer (September 10 @ 3 to 6 p.m., YWCA PasadenaFoothill Valley, 1015 N. Lake Ave, #105) There will be a free screening of the movie Soul Surfer, a 2011 American biopic sports drama directed by Sean McNamara, starring Anna Sophia Robb, Helen Hunt, and Dennis Quaid. Soul Surfer is about the life of professional surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost an arm during a shark attack. For more information, call (626) 296-8433 or visit www. ywca-pasadena.org. - PASADENA September 11 11 (Friday) September (Friday)
“Step Into Health” Fair (September 11 @ 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Dr.) Arcadia Senior Services in partnership with Methodist Hospital is presenting a health fair in honor of Healthy Aging Month. Kim Butrum, MS, RN, GNP, will give a presentation about the key components to healthy living from 9 to 10 a.m. There will also be informational tables and a variety of health screenings, including bone density, blood pressure, body mass index. Carotid artery screenings will be available for $7. Appointments for the screenings can be made by signing up at the community center before the fair. This event is for ages 50 and over. For more information, call Arcadia Senior Services at (626) 574-5130. - ARCADIA 9/11
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emony (September 11 @ 6:30 p.m., Civic Center Plaza, 8838 E. Valley Blvd.) The city of Rosemead will remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001 on its 7th anniversary. The ceremony will include the flag-raising and wreathlaying ceremonies and a performance of Taps. It will take place next to the September 11th Memorial in the plaza. For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 569-2160. - ROSEMEAD September (Saturday) September1212 (Saturday)
Community Bike Ride (September 12 @ 9 a.m., South El Monte Community Center, 1530 Central Ave.) Join the mayor and city council on an eight-mile bike ride around the city. Riders will depart at 9:30 a.m. There will be a bike for raffle and light refreshments provided. There will also be a free bicycle safety class at 8 a.m. Participants in the class must be 14 years or older. Please bring your own bike and helmet. This event is recommended for ages 10 and up. For more information, call (626) 579-2043. - SOUTH EL MONTE Monster Drawing Rally (September 12 @ 12 to 5 p.m., Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N Raymond Ave.) See artwork being created by 100 artists in front of a crowd. The drawings can be purchased on site for $75 each. There will also be $5 draughts on-tap all day from the Craftsman Brewing Company. Admission is $10. For more information, call (626) 792-5101. - PASADENA Summer Concert- Upstream (September 12 @ 12 to 2 p.m., San Gabriel Library, 500 S. Del Mar Ave.) Come to the library for their big concert event. Upstream is a popular reggae band that was formed in Trinidad and Tobago. Their energetic eclectic style of reggae and soca has gained them recognition in the music world. For more information, call the library at (626) 287-0761. - SAN GABRIEL September 13 13 (Sunday) September (Sunday)
Kid’s Day Out 2015 (September 13 @ 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pacific Park Gym, 501 S. Pacific Ave.) Come discover, explore and learn about what the community has to offer kids and families. There will
be a special guest appearance, free demo classes, a dance party, giveaways, prizes, games, face painting, story time, vendor tables, food trucks and more. This event is free. For more information, visit www.kidsdola.com or email kidsdola@gmail.com. - GLENDALE
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Metro Ridership Forum (September 14 @ 5 p.m., Metro El Monte Division 9 Building, 3449 Santa Anita Ave.) Metro is looking for ways to improve their services and attract new riders. Come to the September ser-
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9/11 Remembrance Ceremony September 11 September 11 @ 6:30 p.m., Civic Center Plaza, 8838 E. Valley Blvd.) The city of Rosemead will remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001 on its 7th anniversary. The ceremony will include the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies and a performance of Taps. It will take place next to the September 11th Memorial in the plaza. For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 569-2160. - ROSEMEAD - Photo by Terry Miller
California Beer Festival: Hamburger & Hops Music Festival (September 12 @ 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Frank G. Bonelli Park, 120 Via Verde, San Dimas,) The California Beer Festival is coming back for two days of fun, sun and suds on Sept. 12 and 13. Sunday’s festival will feature gourmet burgers, craft beer and a live entertainment lineup of tribute bands. Foreverland, a 14-piece Michael Jackson tribute band will headline, along with three other performances. Space is limited. Kids 12 and under are free. Tickets are $10. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.californiabeerfestival.com/sandimas/ or call (909) 599-8411. - SAN DIMAS
Cool Beans Comedy (September 13 @ 7 to 8:30 p.m., Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N. Mentor Ave.) Come out for a free night of comedy. The
call (626) 344-9519 or visit http://www.coolbeanscomedy.com. - PASADENA September 14 (Monday)
PJ Storytime with Full Moon at the Napping House (September 14 @ 7 to 8 p.m., Once Upon a Time Bookstore, 2207 Honolulu Ave.) Once Upon a Time is hosting award-winning authorand-illustrator team, Audrey and Don Wood. They will be reading from and signing their latest book Full Moon at the Napping House. Audrey and Don Wood are the creators of well-known children’s picture books, including The Napping House, The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry and the Hungry Bear. Make sure to call the bookstore to reserve a copy of one of these classic books. For more information, call (818) 248-9668 or visit www.shoponceuponatime.
vice council meeting to hear and comment on Metro’s ideas and to give them your input on how they can improve. You can also provide comments by emailing ridershipcomments@metro. net or visiting www.metro. net/ridershipcomment. For more information, call (213) 922-1282. - EL MONTE September 1515 (Tuesday) September (Tuesday)
Brown is the New Green (September 15 @ 6 to 7 p.m., El Monte Library, 3224 Tyler Ave.) Join the library for a free screening and discussion of Brown is the New Green. Starring George Lopez, the PBS documentary is about how the U.S. media and markets are shaping contemporary Latino identity in America. The film also offers behind-the-scenes access to Lopez’s life as he shares his struggles to represent Latinos in the media in
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The Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Project: A Musical Legacy in Concert (September 15 @ 7:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Monrovia, 122 California Ave.) The San Gabriel Valley Choral Company presents a concert in honor of the 140th anniversary of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s birth. Alive from 1875 to 1912, the African British composer was so successful during his time that he was once called the “African Mahler.” The concert will include performances of his music and other composers of African descent. This is a free concert with a suggested donation of $20. Tickets are not required. For more information, visit www.sgvccsingers.org. - MONROVIA
September September16 16(Wednesday) (Wednesday) 2015 HireLive Career Fair (September 16 @ 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Hilton Pasadena, 168 S. Los Robles Ave.) This is your opportunity to interview with Fortune 500 and industry-leading companies seeking talented and experienced sales, retail and management candidates. Professional dress is required. Please bring more than ten copies of your resume. You do not need to preregister. There will be free street parking and valet for $11. For more information, call (949) 599-1870 or visit www.hirelive.com. - PASADENA Caribbean Drum Circle (September 16 @ 6 to 7 p.m., Live Oak Library, 4153-55 E. Live Oak Ave.) Percussionist Joseph Peck will give a musical presentation about sounds from the Caribbean. Hear the amazing story of the steel drum and learn some Caribbean rhythms with the whole family. This event is for ages 3 and up. For more information, call the library at (626) 446-8803. - ARCADIA *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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Santa Anita Gets the Blues: The 1st Annual Mad Catfish Blues Festival By Ea Nicole Madrigal
Whenever there is a “first” annual event, you are not exactly sure what to expect when you arrive. Especially when the event is associated with a genre of music that is often neglected by younger generations more acclimated to electronic and pop. You wonder, who will show up, and will they enjoy what they hear? This year may have been the initial showing of the Mad Catfish Blues Festival, but the festival undoubtedly will return, playing to an audience hungry for jazz and blues music in the San Gabriel Valley. This inaugural event was a collection of some of the most talented blues singers and musicians who could be compiled in a two-day schedule of festivities. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, the sounds of blues classics and new songs came out of the Santa Anita Park stands. It was in
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these famous stands overlooking the majestic San Gabriel Mountains that artists both young and mature gave their very best performances to crowds gathered there to listen. Alongside the musical festivities were jewelry and clothing entrepreneurs selling their wares. Also, in addition to the usual Santa Anita Park food menu (and in the grand tradition of Cajun and Southern hospitality), a special menu was created that allowed visitors to try classics like hushpuppies, and of course, catfish strips. I, personally, tried the Andouille sausage (which was just over six inches of spicy goodness). But the draw of the festival was the music itself. Saturday featured artists such as the Yu Ooka Band, the Delgado Brothers, Sunnie Paxson, and Ray Bailey and Friends. Sunday’s lineup included musicians like the Scorch Sisters, Barbara Morrison and Bu Crew, and Corney Mims. The amazing aspect about “blues” is that it never sounds the same from artist to artist.
With each song, each artist provides their own take on what blues means to them. One of the most inspired performances came early
out with “Route 66” and later going into the Roberta Flack classic, “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” Eager was a pleasant reminder about the blues genre. Blues is all about interpretation, emotion, heartbreak, happiness, and perseverance (and it all can be presented in a single tune). One of the last songs she performed was “Down Home Blues,” and it was a classic piece emblematic of blues music: sultry, swinging, and reflective. There was a collection of both young and mature audience members who decided
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Saturday morning when the Yu Ooka Band opened up the festival with some only-instrumental blues grooves. Then, the wellknown Brenda Lee Eager (who has worked for artists such as Ray Charles) joined the band on stage for a few vocal performances. Starting
to come support a musical genre often lost in the modern multimillion dollar industry of rock and pop. However, the Mad Catfish Blues Festival was a reminder that blues, jazz, and Cajun music are some of the oldest and most soul-shaking genres in existence and still relevant today.
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Julia Rodriguez Elliott’s Vision for ‘A Flea In Her Ear’ By May S. Ruiz Slamming doors, running feet, one revolving bed platform, screaming women, a gun-toting husband, a trysting place, and mistaken identities – all these are what make A Flea in Her Ear such a fun and hilarious treat of a play. Hailed as the greatest of French farces, Georges Feydeau’s timeless classic will debut on Sept. 12, 2015, at A Noise Within in Pasadena. This new version, written by David Ives, was commissioned by the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, and is the first show in the repertory theatre company’s 20152016 Breaking and Entering season. A Flea in Her Ear tells the story of Victor Chandebise and his wife, Raymonde. After Victor’s brief bout of impotence, Raymonde suspects him of having a wandering eye. She asks her friend, Lucienne, to send him a letter luring him into a rendezvous with a mysterious lady at a hotel to see if he will show up. While this piques his curiosity, he takes the precaution of sending someone in his stead. The ensuing mishaps – a Victor look-alike bellboy and several miscommunications – all make for a madcap production. For Julia Rodriguez El-
liott, who is directing A Flea in Her Ear, it is the realization of a long-held dream. “I have long wanted to do this play,” says Ms. Rodriguez Elliott, “because I’ve loved it from the very first time I saw it. Frankly, there are funny shows – and then there’s A Flea in Her Ear. While it is a great source of naughty fun and every single element of farce is here in force, David Ives’ recent translation is available to us which makes it truly performable for our audience.” As reimagined by Ms. Rodriguez Elliott, this A Flea in Her Ear, originally set in La Belle Epoque, takes place in 1950s Paris. Ms. Rodriguez Elliott explains “… I wanted to take it out of the stuffy drawing room and set in the ‘50s – before the sexual revolution, when married people didn’t go to couples therapy and didn’t talk about intimate issues. It was a time period when gender roles were clearly defined.” Ms. Rodriguez Elliott likens A Noise Within’s iteration of Flea as reflective of the comedy in the 1950s era. She says, “The two female leads – Raymonde and Lucienne – crazy, scheming, closest friends - are a bit reminiscent of Lucy and Ethel from I Love Lucy. Just as in that show,
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there are gender differences afoot – and they are somewhat ahead of their time in taking matters into their own hands. What breezes in as a minor misunderstanding blows into a comic whirlwind of gale force.” That A Noise Within has a pool of resident actors has ensured a seamless production. Ms. Rodriguez Elliott says, “While Ives has taken into account modern humor, he also knows that in great comedy the laughs come
out of the essential humanity of the characters, and this has to be played along with a split-second timing. All of this is helped greatly by a sense of trust among the cast – 80 percent of the cast come from our repertory actors – that allows them to have a great safety with each other to perform the precise physical comedy of the piece…. This absolutely underscores the underlying premise of repertory theatre, and A Noise Within is proud to be
among the few national companies that adhere to this time-honored, but increasingly rare theatrical concept.” To prepare her actors for the demanding and grueling physical effort required for this play, Ms. Rodriguez Elliott had them throwing tennis balls at each other around in a circle. As soon as they were adept at that, she added layers of complexity like having two tennis balls going around at the same time, or changing the workout to a hot potato mode. The actors did this while committing their lines to memory – physical motions and spoken words became one effortless exercise. Actors go through intense rehearsals for several weeks. During dress rehearsals, typically held about five days before preview week, actors don their costumes, props appear, and the lighting comes on. All the elements slowly come together as the play comes alive. As exciting as that sounds, Ms. Rodriguez Elliott says, “The first day of dress rehearsal is usually a disaster!” All of a sudden actors realize they need to change parts of what they had practiced to allow for costume requirements. The clothes they’re wearing may be difficult to walk in, or
the prop might be cumbersome to hold. This is when they need to make adjustments and integrate these to the flow of the play. During play previews, Ms. Rodriguez Elliott would be furiously making notes, determining what works and what needs tweaking. According to her, “… sometimes the play the audience sees on Opening Night is very different from what we started out with. If we find that there are things that are not working with audiences on several nights, we’ll make changes.” The Opening Night production of A Flea in Her Ear will have been the culmination of rigorous rehearsals and various changes. The process gives true meaning to the phrase work in progress. A Flea in Her Ear reflects the theme of the 2015-2016 season at its most literal. Ms. Rodriguez Elliott describes it as a show where “the characters are breaking conventions in terms of their sexuality but by the end of the play the couples enter a new phase of their life together.” But not before much mayhem occurs, to the delight of its audience. As Ms. Rodriguez Elliott laughingly refers to the massive confusion that unfolds before us, “… it is a beautiful chaos.”
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A Cultural Treasure of Asia Legendary Taiwanese Opera Group Brings Rare CA Performances
A visually stunning, perfect blend of traditional heritage and modern technique will be on display in a performance led by world renowned Taiwanese Opera group Ming Hwa Yuan in Los Angeles and San Diego this September, the first two stops of their 2015 North American tour. They will be presenting “Lovebird’s Spears” and “General of the Empire.” The group’s visual presentation is unparalleled, with performances featuring vibrantly colorful stage and costume design, elaborate props, and state of the art lighting and sound effects. By seamlessly joining folklore, poetry, dance, live music, acrobatics, and traditional martial arts, Ming Hwa Yuan has earned a solid reputation as the “Broadway of the East.” Taiwanese Opera, or “Ge Zai Xi,” is a performing art that is unique to Taiwan, and is one of Taiwan’s most treasured cultural assets. It draws inspiration from different types of traditional operas originating in China, as well as modern drama. Due to its humble beginnings in folk entertainment,
it is less restrictive than traditional Chinese Opera. For example, the group incorporates jazz drumming, timpani, and other forms of music. It is also performed
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solely in the Taiwanese dialect instead of Mandarin Chinese. Due to its immense popularity, Ming Hwa Yuan performs more than 200 times per year, with past international tours in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the United
States. “We are ecstatic to present these very special performances by Ming Hwa Yuan as part of our National Day celebration,” said Steve Hsia, the Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles (TECO-LA). “They have been representing the best of Taiwanese visual and performing arts for generations. It’s truly a pleasure to bring this vital part of Taiwanese culture to southern California to share with all of our American friends.” The performances will be subtitled in English. The Los Angeles performance will be held at the Edison Center for the Performing Arts at East Los Angeles College, located at 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754 on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. For ticket information, please call Vivian Chang at (626) 862-1192. The San Diego performance will be held at the Joan Kroc Theater at 6611 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115 on Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. For ticket information, please call Sherwin Wang at (858) 382-5028.
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Duarte Council Orders Tavern to Increase Security by joe taglieri The Duarte City Council on Tuesday ordered a local tavern to beef up security as a result of a steady number of incidents over the last five years requiring police response. Since 2010 the L.A. County Sheriff's Department has responded to 73 calls for assistance at the Route 66 Roadhouse & Tavern, according to police statistics. "Calls for service have ranged from business disputes and fights, up to the most recent and significant, a stabbing assault," Temple Station Capt. Coronne Jacobs wrote in a March 24 letter to City Manager Darrell George. "Historically, the bar has been a congregation spot for two motorcycle gangs, the Vagos and the Mongols. ... "Considering the number of calls for service and the most recent assault, the city of Duarte has grown concerned with the lack of security and video surveillance at the location," Jacobs explained. In June the city's Planning Commission required the tavern to have a security guard on duty seven days a week from 6 p.m. until a half hour after closing and make a number of improvements to the property. Tavern owner Betty Barnes appealed the ruling to the council, requesting she be required to schedule a security guard on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. to at least 2:30 a.m. "or until all patrons have vacated
the area utilized and/or adjacent to the subject property to ensure the area [is] free of people loitering or causing a disturbance," she wrote in a June 23 letter to the commission. "The number of [calls] for service for law enforcement has been reduced in the past two years," Barnes added. "Friday and Saturday are the evenings which [have] live entertainment and dancing ... [generating] the most business and the likelihood of the need for security." Council members agreed to start the security guard requirement at Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. to at minimum 2:30 a.m. rather than seven days a week. "It's great that we can come to a compromise, but please make no mistake that ... if the items are not complied with then we will take a strong stance with regard to any negative impact to the entire community," said Mayor Tzeitel Paras-Caracci. Statistics tallied by Duarte Public Safety Department personnel show that Saturday garnered 22 percent of calls with the remainder fairly evenly spread throughout the week – Friday: 18 percent; Tuesday: 16 percent; Monday: 14 percent; Wednesday and Sunday: 11 percent; Thursday: 8 percent. The tavern has been at 1846 Huntington Drive since 1964, and Barnes has owned the business since 2003, documents show.
ity, two incidents of assault with a deadly weapon, one assault resulting in bodily injury and an attempted murder. Ranchero totaled 36 and Cabrera's recorded 19 routine calls in the same five-year period. No nonroutine incidents occurred at either business. Council members stipulated that they would reconsider the weekend-only security staff requirement if nonroutine calls occurred on other days of the week within the next six months. Associate Planner David Eoff observed in his report that the tavern "has not followed the requirements of the existing conditional use permit by maintaining adequate security and this has contributed to the excessive number of calls for service." In line with the Planning Commission's requirements, the council also ordered Barnes to install lighting in the tavern's parking lot and repair exterior building lights, install security cameras, and obtain proper permitting for outdoor events held on the property. Barnes said she is in the process of complying with those requirements. The tavern owner has 30 days to submit a security plan informing officials of the lighting and camera installations and security employees, Eoff said. If the plan is approved, Barnes has 60 days to complete the equipment installations.
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Two nearby businesses – Cabrera's, which is next door to Route 66 Roadhouse, and Ranchero Mexican Restaurant – are also local spots for food, alcohol, and entertainment. "In comparison, there is a notable difference in the type of calls between the three establishments," according to a city staff report. "Severe incidents such as attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, gang activity, and excessive physical altercations occurred at the Route 66 business on more than one occasion in the past five years and not at the others." However, Public Safety Director Brian Villalobos observed the noteworthy difference between Route 66 Roadhouse and the other two nearby businesses, which close at 10 or 11 p.m. compared with the tavern's 2 a.m. nightly closing time. "Route 66 is a bar that serves food," Villalobos said. "Cabrera's and Ranchero are restaurants that happen to have bars." Police statistics classify the type of calls the Sherriff's Department receives as "routine" and "nonroutine." Routine calls include nonviolent events such as property crime, fraud, and medical incidents, while nonroutine calls feature a violent component. From 2010–2015 stats for Route 66 Roadhouse show 38 percent of calls were nonroutine – 21 nonroutine disturbances, three calls involving gang activ-
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Leung, also known as “Linda,” 43, of Pasadena. A third defendant charged in the case, Shannon Mendoza, 48, of Pacoima, remains at large and is still being sought. The two arrested this morning were taken into custody by special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Shiao and Leung are expected to make their initial appearances Wednesday in United States District Court in downtown Los Angeles. “Marriage fraud presents a serious threat to the integrity of our immigration system by undermining programs designed to allow foreign nationals to come to the United States in a fair and orderly fashion,” said United States Attorney Eileen M. Decker. While Shiao and Leung served as brokers by allegedly arranging the sham marriages and filing immigration applications, Mendoza acted as a recruiter by finding U.S. citizens who were willing to enter into sham marriages in exchange for payments of up to $10,000. According to the affidavit, however, most of the nearly two dozen “spouses” interviewed by investigators never received the amount they were promised. Mendoza allegedly sought out prospective United States citizen “spouses” who were in dire financial straits and then arranged for them to meet Shiao and Leung. The affidavit describes how the defendants went to considerable lengths to make the unions appear real. For example, Shiao and Leung allegedly paid for one “couple” to visit the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas for a purported “honeymoon,” and they allegedly held an actual marriage ceremony at the Dynasty Wedding Studio in Temple City. “Hollywood may portray marriage fraud as a romantic farce, but it’s a serious crime with serious implications,” said Claude Arnold, special agent in charge for HSI Los Angeles. “Schemes like this not only undermine the integrity of our nation’s legal immigration system, they pose a security vulnerability and potentially rob deserving immigrants of benefits they rightfully deserve.” As part of Wednesday’s enforcement action, HSI special agents executed a search warrant at Jason Shiao’s Pasadena business, Zhengyi and
Associates, formerly known as Jason (USA) International Law Corporation. During the search, authorities seized computers, electronic storage devices and documents thought to be related to the alleged marriage fraud scheme. The investigation in this case began in September 2012 based on information provided by an anonymous caller who contacted HSI’s toll-free tip line. To date, investigators have identified more than 70 fraudulent immigration applications associated with the defendants, with some dating as far back as October 2006 and others filed as recently as two months ago. Authorities believe the defendants’ clients learned about the service through word of mouth or from advertisements in Chinese newspapers. USCIS is committed to ensuring the integrity and security of our nation’s immigration system,” said USCIS Los Angeles District Director, Susan M. Curda. “USCIS is vigilant in addressing all cases involved in an immigration fraud and revoking or rescinding benefits that have been obtained unlawfully, while at the same time ensuring that individuals who are eligible for benefits are not harmed by the unscrupulous actions of others.” A criminal complaint contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court. The charge of conspiracy to commit visa fraud carries a statutory maximum penalty of five years in prison. In addition to prison time, if convicted, Shiao and Leung – who are dual citizens of China and Australia, and themselves lawful permanent residents of the United States – face possible deportation. This case is the result of a three-year undercover probe by the Los Angeles Document and Benefit Fraud Task Force, which includes HSI, the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) Fraud Detection and National Security unit. Members of the public who have information regarding defendant Shannon Mendoza, who at this time is considered to be a fugitive, are urged to contact HSI’s toll-free tip line at 1-866-DHS-2ICE (866-3472423).
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Azusa Council Extends Massage Moratorium The Azusa City Council voted 4-0 Tuesday to extend a moratorium for massage businesses. On July 27 the council enacted an "urgency ordinance" that stopped "the issuance of business licenses, use permits, and entitlements to massage establishments ... to allow staff to conduct research and bring back a report describing the measures needed to regulate businesses offering massage therapy," according to a memo to the council dated Sept. 8 from City Manager Troy Butzlaff and several
senior staff members. The moratorium was set to expire Thursday, but council members opted to stretch the massage freeze to July 22, 2016, documents show. The memo highlighted actions that an assortment of city personnel has taken toward revamping Azusa's massage business regulations: --The Azusa Police Department has consulted with other Southern California law enforcement agencies "regarding their approach to regulating massage businesses"; --City planners have be-
gun reviewing Azusa's zoning code and identifying zones appropriate for massage businesses; --The Planning Depart-
and is being held in lieu of $150,000. The suspect’s booking photograph will not be released. The investigation is still on-going. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Temple Station at (626) 285-7171. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by di-
aling (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org. Temple Sheriff's Station polices the cities of Bradbury, Duarte, Rosemead, South El Monte, and Temple City, in addition to the unincorporated communities of Arcadia, Chantry Flats, Duarte, Monrovia, East Pasadena, North San Gabriel, and South San Gabriel.
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At approximately 5:43 a.m., Temple Station deputies responded to the 2600 block of Stingle Avenue, Rosemead, regarding a “male threatening to commit suicide” call. When the deputies arrived, they realized the male threatening to commit suicide matched the description of the hit-andrun suspect. Victor Gutierrez-Hernandez, 23, was arrested for felony hit-and-run and driving under the influence
ment, police and city attorney have started formulating regulatory requirements for massage operations; --Police are "in the process of coordinating a compliance inspection of the existing massage businesses" with other local stakeholders; and --The city attorney has written the urgency ordinance in line with state law extending the massage moratorium by 10 months and 15 days. "It is critical that the moratorium be extended ... to give the City additional time to study amended regulations," the memo states. "Such an action also eliminates the risk that new massage establishments are established that would be inconsistent with any later-adopted regulations." The city's pending revamp of massage rules stems from a state law that
took effect Jan. 1 granting municipalities more control over local massage business regulations. The legislation was a reaction to a 2009 law, known as Senate Bill 731, which significantly limited the ability of local governments to regulate the industry, concentrating most of the regulatory clout at the state level through a nonprofit agency called the California Massage Therapy Council. "The California Legislature has since realized the serious unintended consequences of Senate Bill 731 on cities throughout California, and passed Assembly Bill 1147 to restore some regulatory authority to the cities," explains a July 27 Azusa city staff memo. "Assembly Bill 1147 ... provides the City with much greater freedom to address the challenges posed by the proliferation of massage parlors in our community." Officials explained their concern about the local massage industry, which has spiked from four businesses in 2008 to 17 that have opened in the last five years. "The regulation of massage parlors is vital to the public health, safety, and welfare, as evidenced by the high number of service calls and citizen complaints the Police Department has received in
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recent years," the July memo states. "These parlors are a source of code enforcement violations involving excessive noise and parking issues. Beyond that, several citizens, including one informant with personal knowledge, have indicated these massage parlors are operating as de facto brothels, with massage therapists offering sexual favors to clients." The urgency ordinance enacted Tuesday notes that "arrests have occurred throughout Southern California on prostitution charges associated with massage parlors and arrests both in Southern California and nationwide have tied massage parlors to human trafficking." Aside from possible future code-compliance inspections and zoning changes, the ordinance does not prevent existing massage businesses from operating, officials said. Mayor Pro Tem Edward Alvarez was on a business trip in Washington, D.C., and did not attend Tuesday's council meeting. No one from the Azusa community or anyone representing the local massage trade took the opportunity to speak during the council's public hearing prior to its vote in favor of extending the moratorium.
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Anyone Else Know Why? in Sierra Vista Park going to be demolished during this moratorium. Another item that was quickly left unsaid was the homeowner suing the city for stopping their demolition that had long been in the planning by the homeowner. Anyone know why we have a demolition moratorium? Following that was a first-time presentation of the 2014 year-end financial statement. It revealed that the city gained $500,000 in savings during the year. It also revealed a $10 million dollar balance in the General Fund Checking Account and a $5 million investment account. Anyone know why some of this money is not being used to maintain city properties or to prepay the long-term debt? This was followed by an annual report of the police and fire departments. The Captain of the Police Department gave a glowing report and pointed out how much the crime rate was reduced and the number of traffic tickets that were written. He pointed out that the purpose of the traffic ticket was not the money, but rather to help the people change their driving habits. Anyone know why they only gave one warning notice for every three tick-
ets that were written? The Fire Department pointed out the loss of volunteers as the primary reasons for not advancing qualified people to paid positions. Anyone know why we have more paid firemen than we had for a voluntary Fire Department when they moved into the current building? This was followed by a discussion of what to do with the money that was collected for the promotion of Art. The Creative Arts Group requested funds in order to teach children in the elementary school how to draw or paint. The council didn't think that was a prudent use of the money. They also could not remember when the one percent fee on any new buildings was put in place, even though the present mayor and mayor pro tern voted on this fee in 2012. They also couldn't think of any other prudent use for the money. Anyone know why they do not cancel the fee entirely so that the cost of new building could be reduced? Two wrongs do not make one right! Anyone know why the City of Sierra Madre has so much trouble doing things right? -Sierra Madre Watchman
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Every time the Sierra Madre City Council meets it raises more questions than it provides answers. They open their meeting with an invocation, but rather than saying a Godly prayer, in this case, the council member recited a poem about the wisteria vine. Anyone else know why they can't say a prayer? Then came a long discussion on the demolition moratorium, which is supposed to protect historical homes. They don't seem to want to save any home that is not of local importance; no federal or state historical homes. They finally settled on a date of 1940 or before, primarily because the seventy-five years ago seemed logical? Not one person in attendance seemed to remember that there was a nationwide building moratorium during WWII. With all the uncertainty about what they had in mind, it makes one wonder: why do they want this moratorium? One item that was quickly passed over was the proposal to sell the old church property on W. Highland when they had previously wanted to convert to condos for city employees. Anyone know - why this change? What wasn't said is that the city-owned home
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Arcadia Christian School Marks Its 70th Anniversary By Jonathan Tsou In 1945, a group of dedicated Christian parents from the San Gabriel Valley established the first Christian School in Arcadia. In less than a month, the Arcadia Christian School (ACS) will celebrate its 70th Anniversary. The Arcadia Christian School has grown from a one-room schoolhouse to the longest-standing Christian School in the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia Christian School, located at 1900 S. Santa Anita Ave., is a private and independent school that offers preschool through the eighth grade. Over fifty different churches are represented by the school’s student body of 214. The school is accredited by both the Association of Christian Schools International and the Western Association of School and Colleges. The founders had a specific vision for the school. The vision of providing an educational school that allows parents to raise their children in their belief and to show their children a love for God and His creation.
In grades K-5 the phonetic approach to reading is taken. Students learn the fundamentals of math and emphasis is placed on language arts. Junior high, including sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, focuses on music and foreign language. Each class has around 18 students and, therefore, allows the teacher to give each child individual attention. The school is unique in that it revolves around five basic character builders: creating a guide for life, maintaining a high academic standard, instilling high moral character, generating a spirit of patriotism, and realizing the value of self-discipline. The school also offers an exciting, afterschool program consisting of Bible stories, songs, creative activities, reading readiness, music, and outdoor play. These programs allow students to find an enjoyable experience while learning to share with others and to understand the belief of God. In the summer of 2015, the Arcadia Christian School advanced 18 students to high
school. Graduates from ACS either attend high school at a local private school like La Salle High School or Don Bosco Technical School. Others attend public high schools such as Arcadia High School or Temple High School. With the support of the school’s counselors, students easily transfer and adapt to another school district. On Sept. 25th, the Arcadia Christian School will be celebrating its 70th year Anniversary Celebration at the Embassy Suites. The Arcadia Mayor and the LA County Supervisor will be presenting a proclamation to the school. For ticketing information, contact the Arcadia Christian School at (626) 574 -8229. (Michelle Lee is a member of the Parent Teacher Organization at the Arcadia Christian School, where her children attend school. She has contributed in the research and in the writing of this article. Yvonne Ng, the Arcadia Public Library Reference librarian, also supported the research of this article. Thank you.)
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Community Organizer Summer Intern at The Pasadena Playhouse By May S. Ruiz
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Giselle Boustani-Fontenele had an amazing summer. No, she didn’t do anything daring at some exotic locale like swim with sharks at Ambergris Caye in Belize, or climb the peaks of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Giselle spent ten weeks as The Pasadena Playhouse’s Community Organizer (CO) summer intern. She did, however, brave the daily commute from her home in Tarzana to Pasadena. For the first time, the internship program at The Playhouse was financed through a grant from the Los Angeles County Arts Commission (LACAC). Gisele reported to Seema Sueko, Associate Artistic Director, who joined The Playhouse in January 2014 from the Mo’olelo Performing Arts Company in San Diego. Ms. Sueko originated Consensus Organizing for Theatre as a means to build partnerships with the community which, in turn, translates into higher ticket sales. During her internship, Giselle learned about Consensus Organizing by asking questions and by watching Ms. Sueko and Victor Vazquez, The Playhouse’s Real Women Have Curves (RWHC) Community Organizer. She attended meetings with potential RWHC (the first show slated for the 2015 season) CO partnerships. According to Ms. Sueko, “…our summer intern had an upclose opportunity to experience CO and support these efforts.” Giselle created the Master Colleges and Universities CO contact spreadsheet, a document which consolidates contact information for all the schools The Playhouse has collaborated with in the past or which have shown interest in becoming CO partners. This document lists institutions, including Stanford, USC, The Claremont Colleges, Azusa Pacific University, Cal State L.A., Pasadena City College, and others. Another interesting job Giselle worked on was preparing the Dramaturgy Starter Kits (DSK) for Real Women Have Curves and Breaking Through. A DSK is an internal document created by the Artistic Department for The Playhouse staff which helps them frame and promote the stage play or musical they are putting on. This includes information such as the themes of the play and the inspiration for it. Giselle interviewed the artists of two shows – Seema Sueko, who is directing
RWHC; Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director of The Playhouse and director of Breaking Through; Kirsten Guenther, playwright; and Katie Kahanovitz, who is working on music and lyrics along with Cliff Downs. Additionally, Giselle produced two Learning Community gatherings involving 10-15 trainees who, like her, received their internships from the LACAC. She produced one of these gatherings herself, and the other,
learned how to keep track of accounts and ticket sales; the importance of creating balance sheets and P&L (Profit and Loss) statements. With Ms. Hammack, she learned about the requirements and details concerning various unions like the AEA (Actors’ Equity Association), the SDC (Stage Directors and Choreographers Society), and the USA (United Scenic Artists); writing contracts for artists; and maintaining a clear head in times of stress.
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she assembled with a fellowintern in the Pasadena area, Jessie Fontana-Maisel, who apprenticed at California Alliance for Arts Education. In the first Learning Community, Giselle led a tour of The Playhouse, facilitated the Q&A Session with Sheldon Epps and Seema Sueko, and handled logistics. Giselle also worked on Walk and Learn Notes, an internal document with information for staff members on how they can ensure the safety and security of The Playhouse. This document includes emergency contact information, among other things. She was also involved in managing the reservations list of over 240 guests for the reading of Fabric at The Playhouse; assisting in preparations for CO receptions during Waterfall and CO rally meetings for RWHC; and assisting with RWHC auditions. She also took on stage managerial duties for the reading of Fabric on the night the stage manager could not be present. A theatre enthusiast herself, Giselle conducted interviews with Director of Finance Meredith Min, and Producing Associate and Company Manager Kirsten Hammack to learn about their positions and their work – invaluable information for someone who might want to start a theatre company in the future. From Ms. Min, she
Meet and Greet for Real Women Have Curves fell on the last day of Giselle’s internship. She was there to welcome the artists and the community who came to listen to the table read. This month, Giselle will head back to Boston University as a junior where she is pursuing a joint degree in Anthropology and Religion, and a minor in Theatre. She can’t wait to talk about her transformational ten weeks at The Playhouse with her Acting and Performance professor and mentor, Johnathan Solari. He had encouraged her to intern at a theatre company during the summer. As a high school student at Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies, Giselle was deeply involved in its theatre department. She was president of its International Thespian Society and performed in many productions – Shakespeare and contemporary plays, and musicals – under the direction and guidance of John Beckman, Jill Cunningham, and Frank Dion. Giselle hopes to continue learning about and pursuing her interest in theatre while at Boston University. She aspires to take a Stage Directing MFA program in the future. So Giselle didn’t scale the mountains or swim in the deep this past summer, but she certainly got fully immersed in a rare and exciting theatre adventure.
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September marks the beginning of the fall season and, for most students, the beginning of a brand-new school year. Hopefully, for your children, it is a time of great anticipation and excitement. In our household, the days before the new school year were spent getting all the books, school supplies, and backpacks ready. My daughter always looked forward to receiving the school packet from the director which contained her class schedule, roster, and teachers. This was when her mind finally got set for the upcoming year. Freshman: If your children didn’t develop good study habits in lower and middle school, they need to hunker down and be serious about academics. Encourage them to immerse themselves in the culture of their high school and get involved in various extracurricular activities that support their interests, and which they can carry on into the next three years. Your children should find the time to meet with their school’s counselor to map out a four-year curriculum that meets all the requirements for graduating and going into college. They should take the most chal-
lenging courses they could handle. Some high schools offer Advanced Placement subjects in 9th grade and they have to be ready to take the exams after they complete the AP course. Sophomore: By this time, your children should be fully transitioned into high school. They should be picking up where they left off – taking advanced placement courses, working on extra-curricular activities they had identified in their freshman year, playing sports for their school, etc. Practice exams for standardized tests are given in your children’s sophomore year so make sure they are registered for the PSAT. Taking these tests will help them identify their weaknesses and study for them. Several companies and organizations offer test preparation courses; your children should register to one if they need help getting ready for these exams (ACT: www.act.org; PSAT: www.collegeboard.com; Educational Testing Service: www.ets.org; Kaplan: www.com; National Association for College Admission
By May S. Ruiz Counseling: www.nacacnet. org; The Princeton Review: w w w. p r i n c e t o n r e v i e w. com) It may seem too early to do this, but your children can start looking at colleges that offer courses in their fields of interest; or are considering all possible options, if they haven’t determined what they are thinking of taking in college. Junior: This is a very hectic, even stressful, time in your children’s high school life. It is also the last complete year that college admissions officers will see your students’ grades and accomplishments. It is a decidedly important year for them; they need to put the effort to show admission officers that they are capable of doing the work
and are qualified for admission to the university to which they will be applying. If your children are thinking of applying to universities through early action/ decision, their junior year grades and work will become all the more significant. Aside from the rigors of school, sports, and extracurricular activities, there are standardized tests to take. Your children should be taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) early next month. I would like to remind parents not to put extra pressure on their children as they get ready for the standardize exams – they are stressed enough as it is and a higher-than-
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average SAT score does not guarantee admission to their dream university. You and your children should be going to college fairs being held at their high school. They should be gathering information about colleges and universities – courses and diplomas offered; standardized test requirements for admission; deadlines for early action/admissions, if being offered, and for regular admission. Senior: This whole year is going to be a marathon for your children! From the moment they get in the doors of their school, they are going to be putting much of their focus on college applications. If your children are applying for early action/decision, they should have taken all the standardized exams required by the university during their summer after junior year. By this time, they should be ready to write their personal statement. They should have given stamped envelopes to the teachers giving them recommendations and have
their final list of the colleges and universities to which they will be applying. You and your children should also be researching scholarships that are available. There are many private companies offering financial aid that might fit your children’s particular interests and talents. One particular organization you might look into is called Affordable Colleges Online. The founders of this entity have developed a guidebook, with the professional assistance of Sean Martin, who is the Director of Financial Services at Connecticut College (http:// www.affordablecollegesonline.org/graduating-debtfree). This online site gives you and your children alternative ways to pay for college, such as military benefits, employer benefits, and work study programs. It also cites ways to save on textbooks and gives advice for military service members and veterans. It goes without saying that your children should make sure they are doing their best in their academics. All admissions officers require the first quarter grades if your children are applying for early action/ decision.
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ChapCare El Monte By Amelia Favela “Healthy People, Strong Communities” is the mission of Community Health Alliance of Pasadena (ChapCare). Noted as the largest healthcare center in the San Gabriel Valley by having the most facilities, ChapCare puts its belief into practice by providing many uninsured and underserved areas with high-quality medical care that naturally makes for stronger communities. EL Monte residents can expe-
rience these beneficial services first-hand as the city has two locations, ChapCare Vacco in South El Monte and ChapCare Garvey, both of which are 100 percent renovated to adhere to the private doctor atmosphere and design that ChapCare heeds to. Filled with the latest equipment, the El Monte ChapCare facilities offer health services for the entire family. From women
and men’s health to pediatric, each member of the household can receive care for vision, dental, and overall healthcare needs. Anyone suffering from mental health can also get assistance at either of the El Monte ChapCare centers, as they offer therapy along with other behavioral health services. ChapCare makes many efforts to integrate into the El Monte community by
working with different city organizations, schools, and hospitals. Such as partnering with Mt. View School District to coordinate health insurance enrollment for students and their parents, as well as hosting on-campus events to better reach those who are unaware of the medical services available to them. The Greater El Monte Community Hospital also partners with ChapCare to coordinate pre-natal services for pregnant and nursing women. With the challenge of competing with many condensed medical centers throughout El Monte, ChapCare has formed a special outreach team that connects with the city on various levels. “We make every effort to connect with the community as much as possible,” said Marketing Supervisor Kevin Reed. The team works with the city’s Chamber of Commerce, the El Monte Coordinating Council, and different city sponsors. The El Monte ChapCare outreach E M team also attends different S P U 4 ia HO 1- cad community events to comEN 5/15v., Ar P municate directly with city 1 O 8/ h A T 8t residents. SA 03 S ChapCare Vacco and 13 ChapCare Garvey hold yearround Enrollment Shops – Photo by Amelia Favela that serve as a healthcare
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one-stop shop. Community program March-September. members can come to either A main goal and future El Monte facility during the vision of ChapCare is to enCovered CA open enrollment courage all communities to period (Oct.-Feb.) to be be proactive. “Preventative guided through the simple care can reduce mainteprocess of getting health in- nance care and ultimately surance. Certified healthcare save money in the long run,” enrollers are on-site ready said Reed. “We want to help to get both documented and people understand the imundocumented visitors on portance of getting the regboard with the insurance ular checkups that are now JU RE that’s right for them. WhethDU availableSTtoS them through er it’s Medi-Cal, Medicare, CEthe affordable OLcare act.” D! or My Health LA, the Enroll- D P Visit ChapCare Vacco R ment Shop has something at 10408 ICE Vacco St. Suite A, for everyone. Life changes South El Monte, CA 91733, that affect one’s policy can or ChapCare Garvey at also be submitted through 10127 Garvey Ave. El Monte, the ChapCare’s enrollment CA 91733. ChapCare.org.
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Duarte Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Route 66 Parade
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change concluded in its Fifth Assessment Report, issued in 2014, that “warming of the climate system is unequivocal, and since the 1950s, many of the observed changes are unprecedented over decades to millennia” and that “continued emission of greenhouse gases will cause further warming and long-lasting changes in all components of the climate system, increasing the likelihood of severe, pervasive and irreversible impacts for people and ecosystems. Projections of climate change show that, even under the best-case scenario for global emission reductions, additional climate change impacts are inevitable, and these impacts pose tremendous risks to the state’s people, agriculture, economy, infrastructure and the environment. Climate change will disproportionately affect the state’s most vulnerable citizens. The development and utilization of alternative energy sources, such as solar energy, are critical in reducing greenhouse emissions. There is currently no code language in the EI Monte Municipal Code that outlines the process for applying and issuing building permits for residential rooftop solar systems which provides clarity and encourage new applications for rooftop solar systems within our residential zones in a manner reduces local demand on the exlstlnq power grid and may add to peak energy demands that impact the number of power outages that may occur throughout, the year. Such power outages impact traffic signals, street lighting, and electrical services business and residences alike having the potential to impact the public peace, health, safety, and general welfare. Accordingly, the adoption of this Urgency Ordinance is in necessary to immediately preserve the public peace, health, and safety, pursuant to Government Code Section 36937(b).
CANDIDATES BEING SOUGHT FOR THE ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION The Arcadia City Clerk’s Office is currently accepting applications from residents who would like to serve on the Arcadia Beautiful Commission to fill a vacancy ending June 30, 2017. Arcadia Board and Commission members serve without compensation. To serve on a City board or commission, you must be 18 years or older, a registered voter and a resident of the City of Arcadia. Applications can be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, Arcadia City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Drive or the City’s website at www. ArcadiaCA.gov. The deadline for submitting an application to the City Clerk’s office is Monday, September 28, 2015, with appointment expected to be made at the October 20, 2015, City Council meeting. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 574-5455 if you would like further information.
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El Monte City Notices URGENCYORDINANCE NO. 2864
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE ADDING CHAPTER 15.36 TO TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING EXPEDITED PERMITTING PROCEDURES FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 36934 AND 36937
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With "20 Years of Memories" as the theme of Duarte's 20th annual Route 66 Parade on Saturday, Sept. 26, parade-goers are encouraged to take to the streets and partake in the festivities starting at 10 a.m. along Duarte’s Historic Route 66. The annual Duarte City Picnic and Classic Car Show at Royal Oaks Park will immediately follow the event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The parade, which will lead off the day of festivities celebrating the City's 58th Anniversary, will begin at the northeast corner of Huntington Dr. and Cotter St. and proceed east for one mile ending at Mt. Olive Ave. The event, co-sponsored by the City of Duarte, the Route 66 Parade Committee and the Duarte Community Coordinating Council, will feature antique and classic cars, equestrians, hogs, and marching bands. Some 1,400 participants in all will take part in the event, including local schools, churches, community groups, and several school bands that will compete for trophies. Past participants have included Duarte High School, Don Lugo High School, Chino High School, San Dimas High School, South El Monte High School, and Rim of the World High School, Lake Arrowhead, Diamond Ranch High School, Pomona, Workman High School, and City of Industry. Following the parade, the fun continues at the City Picnic celebrating Duarte’s 58th Anniversary of Incorporation. The public
is invited to enjoy dozens of food, craft, and game booths sponsored by community nonprofit groups. On the main celebration stage a variety of exciting performances will take place throughout the day including Hikari Taiko Japanese Drums, The Duarte Teen Center Dance Team, Parade Band Competition Awards and our headline group: the Midnight Whiskey Band. Youngsters can enjoy a variety of special entertainment performed on the Children’s Stage, including Chumis the Clown, an adjacent, free arts and crafts area, the “Duarte Let’s Move” nutrition and exercise area complete with a fruit stand, a mini-carnival area with free games, Laser Tag, video game trailer and a giant inflatable slide, all located on the tennis courts. Car enthusiasts and the whole family can get their kicks at the Route 66 Classic Car Show across from Royal Oaks Park. The car show offers an opportunity to take a close-up look at some of the many beautiful antique and classic cars featured in the parade. Additionally, an antiques engine display featuring a variety of working engines and motors will be on display. For more information about Duarte’s Route 66 Parade and Classic Car Show, visit the event website, www.duarteroute66parade. com. For additional information about the City Picnic, contact Duarte Parks and Recreation at (626) 357-7931 or visit www.accessduarte.com.
WHEREAS, the California Legislature enacted the Solar Rights Act to initiate a solar energy system by limiting the ability of local governments and homeowners associations to restrict solar installations; and WHEREAS, specifically, Government Code Section 65850.5(a) provides that it is the policy of the State of California (the “State”) to promote and encourage the installation and use of solar energy systems by limiting obstacles to their use and by minimizing the permitting costs of such systems; and WHEREAS, the desire to further spur residential solar systems by reducing costs and delays lead former Democratic Assemblyman Albert Muratsuchi to introduce, the California Legislature to pass, and Governor Brown to sign Assembly Bill 2188 (“AB 2188”) into law; and WHEREAS, AB 2188 seeks to reduce the costs and delays associated with the local solar permitting process; and WHEREAS, AB 2188 requires every California city to adopt an ordinance that creates an expedited, streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems on or before September 30, 2015; and WHEREAS, such ordinances required under AB 2188 must substantially conform with the recommendations set forth in the California Solar Permitting Guidebook, including the use of a checklist of all requirements that, if complied with, requires cities to expedite the application; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of EI Monte (the “City Council” of the “City”) seeks to advance the City’s use of solar energy by its citizens, businesses, and industries; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to meet the climate action goals set by the State of California; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that solar energy helps create local jobs and economic activity, and that rooftop solar energy provides a reliable source of energy; and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the health, welfare, and safety of the City’s residents to provide an expedited permitting process to assure the effective deployment of solar technology; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 36937(b) authorizes the adoption of ordinances that take effect immediately for the purpose of preserving the public peace, health or safety, provided such ordinances are approved by four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2. Urgency Findings: The City Council finds as follows, pursuant to Government Code Section 36937(b): A. Various studies, including one by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, show that variations in jurisdictional permitting processes governing the installation of rooftop solar energy systems are an “obstacle” to the State’s clean energy and greenhouse reduction goals and a “burdensome cost” to homeowners, businesses, schools, and public agencies. B. The City’s adoption of this Urgency Ordinance will increase the deployment of solar distributed generation, help to expand access to solar energy systems to lower income households, provide solar customers greater installation ease, improve the achievement of clean energy goals, generate jobs, and maintain safety standards. C. Climate change poses an ever-growing threat to the wellbeing, public health, natural resources, economy, and the environment of the City, including drought, more frequent and intense wildfires, heat waves, more severe smog, and harm to natural and working lands.
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SECTION 3. Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the EI Monte Municipal Code is amended by the addition of a new Chapter 15.36, which shall read as follows: Chapter 15.36 - Small Residential Rooftop Solar Systems Section 15.36.010 - Purpose. Section 15.36.020 - Applicability. Section 15.36.030 - Definitions. Section 15.36.040 - Solar energy system requirements. Section 15.36.050 - Electronic processing. Section 15.36.060 - Duties of applicant. Section 15.36.070 - Duties of building department and building official. Section 15.36.080 - Expedited permit review and inspection requirements. Section 15.36.010 ~ Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter 15.36 is to establish an expedited, streamlined solar permitting process that complies with the Solar Rights Act, as amended by AB 2188 (Chapter 521, Statutes 2014), to achieve timely and cost-effective installations of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. This Chapter 15.36 encourages the use of small residential rooftop solar energy systems by removing unreasonable barriers, rnlnimlzmq costs to property owners and the City, and expanding property owners’ ability to install small rooftop solar energy systems. This Chapter 15.36 allows the City to achieve these goals while protecting the community’s health and safety. Section 15.36.020 - Applicability. A. This Chapter 15.36 applies to the permitting of all small residential rooftop solar energy systems in the City. B. Small residential rooftop solar energy systems legally established or permitted prior to the effective date of this Chapter 15.36 are not subject to the requirements of this Chapter 15.36 unless physical modifications or alterations . are undertaken that materially change the size, type, or components of the small rooftop energy system in such a way as to require new permitting. Routine operation and maintenance or like-kind replacements shall not require a permit. Section 15.36.030 - Definitions. For purposes of this Chapter 15.36, the following definitions shall apply: A. “Association” means a nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association created for the purpose of managing a common interest development. B. “Building Departmenf’ means the BUilding and Safety Division of the City of EI Monte. C. “Building Official” means the Building Official for the City of EI Monte. D. “City” means the City of EI Monte. E. “Common interest developmenf’ means any of the following:
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1. A community apartment project; 2. A condominium project; 3. A planned development; or 4. A stock cooperative. “Electronic submittal” means the utilization of one or more of the following: 1. E-mail; 2. The internet; and/or 3. Facsimile. “Feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the adverse impact” includes, but is not limited to, any costeffective method, condition, or mitigation imposed by the City on another similarly situated application in a prior successful application for a permit. The City shall utilize its best efforts to ensure that the selected method, condition, or mitigation meets the conditions of Civil Code Section
24 | september 10, 2015 - september 16, 2015 714(d)(1)(A)-(B). “Small residential rooftop solar energy system” means all of the following: 1. A solar energy system that is no larger than 10 kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or 30 kilowatts thermal; 2. A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable state fire, structural; electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the City, county, or City and county and paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 714 of the Civil Code; 3. A solar energy system that is installed on a single or duplex family dwelling; or 4. A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal buildinq height as defined by the City. I. “Solar energy system” means either of the following: 1. Any solar collector or other solar energy device whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for space heating, space cooling, electric generation, or water heating; or 2. Any structural design feature of a building whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for electricity generation, space heating or cooling, or for water heating. J. “Specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete. Section 15.36.040 - Solar energy system requirements. A. All solar energy systems shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the City, State of California, and local fire department. B. Solar energy systems for heating water in single-family residences and for heating water in commercial or swimrnlnq pool applications shall be certified by an accredited listing agency as defined by the California Plumbing and Mechanical Code. C. Solar energy systems for producing electricity shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards published by the California Electrical Code, the institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules ofthe Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability. Section 15.36.050 - Electronic processing. A. All documents required for the submission of an expedited small residential rooftop solar energy system application shall be made available on the City’s website.. B. Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents by electronic means shall be made available to all small residential rooftop solar energy system permit applicants. Website applications may be allowed at such time in the future that the technology is made available to the City The City’s website shall specify the permitted method of electronic document submission. C. An applicant’s electronic signature shall be accepted on all forms, applications, and other documents, in lieu of a wet signature. Section 15.36.060 - Duties of applicant. Prior to submitting an application, the applicant shall: A. Verify to the applicant’s reasonable satisfaction through the use of standard engineering evaluation techniques that the support structure for the small residential rooftop solar energy system is stable and adequate to transfer all Wind, seismic, and dead and live loads associated with the system to the building foundation; and B. At the applicant’s cost, verITy to the applicant’s reasonable satisfaction using standard electrical inspection techniques that the existing electrical system including existing line, load, ground and bonding wiring as well as main panel and subpanel sizes are adequately sized, based on the existing electrical system’s current use, to carry all new photovoltaic electrical loads. Section 15.36.070 - Duties of building department and building official; A. The Building Department shall adopt a standard plan and checklist of all requirements with which small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall comply with to be eligible for expedited review. B. The small residential rooftop solar system permit process, standard plans, and checklist shall substantially conform to the recommendations for expedited permitting, including the checklist and standard contained in the most current version of the California Solar Permitting guidebook adopted by the State Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. C. All fees prescribed for the permitting of small residential rooftop solar energy systems must comply with Government Code Sections 65850.55 and 66015 and Health and Safety Code Section 17951. Section 15.36.080 - Expedited permit review and inspection requirements. A. An application for a small residential rooftop solar energy system permit that Building Department determines to satisfy the informational requirements contained in the City’s checklist as prepared by the Building Department pursuant to Section 15.36.070(A) shall be deemed complete. B. Upon receipt of an incomplete application, the Building Department shall issue a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited issuance H.
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of a small residential rooftop solar energy system permit. Upon the Building Department’s determination that the application for a small residential rooftop solar energy system permit is complete, the Building Department shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit within three (3) business days. D. The Building Department’s review of such applications for small residential rooftop solar energy system permits shall be limited to whether the application meets local, state, and federal health and safety requirements. . E. The Building Official shall require an applicant to apply for a use permit, if he or she finds, based on substantial evidence, that that the solar energy system could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety. Such decisions may be appealed to the Planning Commission. F. If a use permit or other discretionary City approval is required, the Building Official may not deny the application for the use permit unless he or she makes written findings based upon substantive evidence in the record that the proposed installation would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety and there is no feasible method.to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid such adverse impact. Such findings shall include the basis for the rejection of the potential feasible alternative for preventing the adverse impact. Such decision by the Building Official may be appealed to the Planning Commission. G. Any condition imposed on an application shall be designed to mitigate the specific, adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost. The City shall ensure that the selected method, condition, or mitigation meets the conditions of Civil Code Section 714(d)(1)(A)-(B). H. The City shall not condition approval of an application for the approval of an association, as defined in Civil Code Section 4080. I. Only one inspection shall be required and performed by the Building Department for small residential rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited review. Such an inspection will be scheduled within two (2) business days of a request for such an inspection. J. If a small residential rooftop energy system fails the Building Department’s inspection, a subsequent inspection is authorized by need not conform to the requirements of this Section 15.36.080. SECTION 4. Inconsistent Provisions. Any provision of the EI Monte Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the “, extent of such inconsistencies and no’ further, is hereby repealed or modified to the. extent necessary to implement the provisions of this Urgency Ordinance. SECTION 5. Severabilitv. If any section,subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Urgency Ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Urgency Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision,’ paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that anyone or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase would be Subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 6. Publication and Effective Date. Upon adoption of this Urgency Ordinance by no less than four-fifths (4/5) vote of the Council, the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance, The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in newspaper of general circulation within fifteen (15) days after its adoption, This Urgency Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption, C.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of EI Monte at the regular meeting of this 1st day of September, 2015. Andre Quintero, Mayor City of EI Monte ATTEST: -. . JOnathan Hawes, City Clerk City of El Monte STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF EL MONTE
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I, Jonathan Hawes, City Clerk of the City of EL Monte, hereby certify that the foregoing Urgency Ordinance No. 2864 was approved and adopted by said Council at its regular meeting held on the 1st day of September, 2015 by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:
Mayor Quintero, Mayor Pro Tem Patel, Councilmembers Gomez and Macias None None Councilmember Martinez
Jonathan Hawes, City Clerk City of El Monte Publish Thursday September 10, 2015 EL MONTE EXAMINER
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Rosemead City Notices
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the Rosemead City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770, for the purpose of receiving public comments on the proposed amendment to Chapter 8.28 to the City’s Health and Safety Code (Title 8 of the Rosemead Municipal Code) entitled Fireworks. ORDINANCE NO. 955 – An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rosemead, County of Los Angeles, State of California, approving Municipal Code Amendment 15-05 Amending Subsection 8.28 in its entirely of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the City of Rosemead Municipal Code related to regulating fireworks. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Ordinance No. 955 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no significant effect on the environment. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009 (b), if this matter is subsequently challenged in court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rosemead at, or prior to, the public hearing. The information pertinent to the above item is on file in the office of the Planning Division. For further details on this proposal, please contact Michelle Ramirez, Community Development Director, at (626) 569-2158 or mramirez@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. DATED THIS 10th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2015 Jeff Allred, City Manager City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 91770 Published Thursday September 10, 2015 ROSEMEAD READER
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rosemead Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, September 21, 2015 at 7:00 P.M., at Rosemead City Hall, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead: CASE NO.: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 73496– Don Bosco Technical Institute has submitted an application for a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide one (1) existing parcel into two (2) parcels. No new development will take place on the newly created parcel (Parcel 1) or the existing parcel (Parcel 2). The subject site is located at 1151 San Gabriel Boulevard, in the P-D (Planned Development) zone. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Section 15315 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines exempt projects that consist of minor land division of property in urbanized areas zoned for residential, commercial, or industrial use into four or fewer parcels when the division is in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions are required, all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, the parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous two (2) years, and the parcel does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent. Accordingly, Tentative Parcel Map 73496 is classified as a Class 15 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15315 of the CEQA guidelines Written comments should be received before September 21, 2015. Comments should be sent to: Planning Division, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770, Attention: Lily T. Valenzuela, Associate Planner. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009(b), if this matter is subsequently challenged in court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rosemead at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further details on this proposal, please contact Lily T. Valenzuela, Associate Planner at (626) 569-2142 or ltrinh@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. Publish Thursday September 10, 2015 ROSEMEAD READER
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rosemead Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, September 21, 2015 at 7:00 PM, at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead: CASE NO.: DESIGN REVIEW 14-07 AND ZONE VARIANCE 14-04 Alex Ma has submitted a Design Review application for the construction of a six (6) unit, two-story, multi-family residential development located at 4117 Walnut Grove Avenue in the R-3 (Medium Multiple Residential) zone. The land use application also includes a Zone Variance request for the project to deviate from the minimum lot width standard of 70 feet, as the subject development site has a lot width of 50 feet. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Section 15303(b) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines exempts the construction of small structures. In urbanized areas, this exemption applies to the construction of apartments, duplexes, and similar structures designed for not more than six (6) dwelling units. Accordingly, Design Review 14-07 and Zone Variance 14-04 are classified as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303(b) of CEQA. Written comments should be received before September 21, 2015. Comments should be sent to: Planning Division, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770, Attention: Sheri Bermejo, City Planner. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009(b), if this matter is subsequently challenged in court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rosemead at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further details on this proposal, please contact Sheri Bermejo, City Planner at (626) 569-2144 or sbermejo@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 Thursday September 10, 2015 ROSEMEAD READER
Temple City Notices
City of Temple City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE TEMPLE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on the project described below. You are receiving this notice because your property is located near the project, the project may directly, or indirectly affect you, or because you have requested to be notified.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR Notice of Divided Publication NOTICE OF DIVIDED PUBLICATION OF THE PROPERTY TAX-DEFAULT LIST (DELINQUENT LIST) Made pursuant to Section 3371, Revenue and Taxation Code Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 3381 through 3385, the Notice of Power to Sell Tax-Defaulted Property in and for Los Angeles County, State of California, has been divided and distributed to various newspapers of general circulation published in the County. A portion of the list appears in each of such news-papers. I, Joseph Kelly, County of Los Angeles Tax Collector, State of California, certify that: Notice is hereby given that the real properties listed below were declared to be in tax default at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2013, by operation of law. The declaration of default was due to nonpayment of the total amount due for the taxes, assessments, and other charges levied in the 2012-13 Tax Year that were a lien on the listed real property. Non-residential commercial property and property upon which there is a recorded nuisance abatement lien shall be subject to the Tax Collector's power to sell after three years of defaulted taxes. Therefore, if the 2012-13 taxes remain defaulted after June 30, 2016, the property will become subject to the Tax Collector's power to sell and eligible for sale at the County's public auction in 2017. All other property that has defaulted taxes after June 30, 2018, will become subject to the Tax Collector's power to sell and eligible for sale at the County's public auction in 2019. The name of the assessee and the total tax, which was due on June 30, 2013, for the 2012-13 Tax Year, is shown opposite the parcel number. Tax-defaulted real property may be redeemed by payment of all unpaid taxes and assessments, together with the additional penalties and fees as prescribed by law, or it may be paid under an installment plan of redemption if initiated prior to the property becoming subject to the Tax Collector's power to sell. All information concerning redemption of tax-defaulted property will be furnished, upon request, by Joseph Kelly, Treasurer and Tax Collector at 225 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, California 90012, 1 (888) 807-2111 or 1 (213) 974-2111. I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at Los Angeles, California, on August 24, 2015.
Project Location: 5570-A Rosemead Boulevard and 5570-B Rosemead Boulevard (5387-027-025 and 5387-028-019) Project:
File 14-61, a lot merger to combine two lots under common ownership. The lot merger would combine two legal lots into a single parcel that would allow tenant improvements for a building that is located on a side (south) property line.
Applicant:
Wai H. Lai (Property Owner)
Environmental Review:
The project is exempt from the California Envirmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the CEQA Guidelines
The Planning Commission Public Hearing will be held: Meeting Date & Time: September 22, 2015, at 7:30 P.M. Meeting Location: City Council Chamber, 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City, California 91780 For questions or concerns regarding this project, or if you wish to review the project file, please contact: Project Planner: Adam Gulick, Associate Planner at (626) 285-2171 or visit the Community Development Department offices at Temple City City Hall located at: 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780 Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Following the public hearing, the decision of the Planning Commission is final and conclusive unless the project is appealed by Noon (12:00 P.M.) on the 15th day following the date of decision. Appeals must be filed with the City Clerk in writing on the approved application form, to include a statement of the reason for the appeal, and must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee. If you challenge any of the foregoing actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the hearing body at, or prior to, the public hearing. Date: September 9, 2015
Signature: Adam Gulick, Associate Planner
Published Setpember 10, 2015 TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE
JOSEPH KELLY TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES STATE OF CALIFORNIA Assessees/taxpayers, who have disposed of real property since January 1, 2009, may find their names listed for the reason that a change in ownership has not been reflected on the assessment roll. ASSESSOR'S IDENTIFICATION NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION The Assessor's Parcel Number (APN), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the Assessor's map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The Assessor's maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available at the Office of the Assessor. The following property tax defaulted on July 1, 2013, for the taxes, assessments, and other charges for the fiscal year 2012-13: LISTED BELOW ARE PROPERTIES THAT DEFAULTED IN 2013 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND 0THER CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013. AMOUNT OF DELINQUENCY AS OF THIS PUBLICATION IS LISTED BELOW. ALLEN,JOAN TR DORIS ALLEN DECD TRUST SITUS 1915 OAKWOOD AVE SIERRA MADRE CA 91024-1535 5765020-007 $6,857.76 ARNOLD,TIMOTHY L TR ELIZA-BETH L ARNOLD DECD TRUST SITUS 2219 EL CAPITAN AVE ARCADIA CA 91006-5110 5789-024-001 $4,360.99 BIRD,PAUL R AND WAS,MARGARET 5766-006-020 $872.87 BOSTON,HELEN R TR HELEN R BOSTON TRUST SITUS 842 SUN-SET BLVD ARCADIA CA 91007-6576 5783007-008 $14,811.12 CHAN,PAUL J AND DEBRA Y SITUS 1137 EL MONTE AVE ARCADIA CA 91007-6926 5784-024-011 $295.02 HARVEY,NANCY A SITUS 490 E MONTECITO AVE SIERRA MADRE CA 91024-2131 5766-004-004 $513.28 INVESTEM MANAGEMENT LLC SITUS 444 W HUNTINGTON DR 102
ARCADIA CA 91007-3406 5778-011-118 $10,393.41 KENISTON,MARY E DECD EST OF SITUS 4038 LYND AVE ARCADIA CA 91006-5703 8571-013-023 $3,194.83 NOLAN,MICHAEL D AND CAROL A 5780-020-043 $870.40 REED,ANGELA C TR REED TRUST SITUS 639 E ORANGE GROVE AVE SIERRA MADRE CA 91024-2138 5766020-006 $4,293.24 ROBERTSON,JANIE 5791-002-014 $1,040.92 SECURITY PACIFIC NATL BANK TR UNRUH,JULIA L DECD EST OF 5773014-034 $1,291.78 SWANSON,KATHY A TR KATHY A SWANSON TRUST SITUS 657 W LEMON AVE ARCADIA CA 91007-7949 5785-010-015 $6,810.32 VEGA,PAUL AND BARILLAS,NANCY SITUS 524 N ALTURA RD ARCADIA CA 91007-6009 5776-017-002 $20.62 VIGIL,ANNETTE SITUS 419 LAS TUNAS DR ARCADIA CA 91007-8424 5787-023-014/S2012-010 $11,273.31 XIN,YANCHUN SITUS 134 E LAS FLORES AVE ARCADIA CA 91006-4635 5789-016-006/S2012-010 $31,561.12 ZHAO,YI YAO SITUS 432 WALNUT AVE ARCADIA CA 91007-8336 5787-009013/S2011-010/S2011-020/S2012-010 $11,498.29 ZHOU,JIARU AND MENGLI SITUS 508 W CAMINO REAL AVE ARCADIA CA 91007-7303 5785-002-117 $59,326.24 CN915623 Published 9/10, 9/17/2015 ARCADIA WEEKLY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR Notice of Divided Publication NOTICE OF DIVIDED PUBLICATION OF THE PROPERTY TAX-DEFAULT LIST (DELINQUENT LIST)
Made pursuant to Section Revenue and Taxation Code
3371,
Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 3381 through 3385, the Notice of Power to Sell Tax-Defaulted Property in and for Los Angeles County, State of California, has been divided and distributed to various newspapers of general circulation published in the County. A portion of the list appears in each of such news-papers. I, Joseph Kelly, County of Los Angeles Tax Collector, State of California, certify that: Notice is hereby given that the real properties listed below were declared to be in tax default at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2013, by operation of law. The declaration of default was due to nonpayment of the total amount due for the taxes, assessments, and other charges levied in the 2012-13 Tax Year that were a lien on the listed real property. Non-residential commercial property and property upon which there is a recorded nuisance abatement lien shall be subject to the Tax Collector's power to sell after three years of defaulted taxes. Therefore, if the 2012-13 taxes remain defaulted after June 30, 2016, the property will become subject to the Tax Collector's power to sell and eligible for sale at the County's public auction in 2017. All other property that has defaulted taxes after June 30, 2018, will become subject to the Tax Collector's power to sell and eligible for sale at the County's public auction in 2019. The name of the assessee and the total tax, which was due on June 30, 2013, for the 2012-13 Tax Year, is shown opposite the parcel number. Tax-defaulted real property may be redeemed by payment of all unpaid taxes and assessments, together with the additional penalties and fees as prescribed by law, or it may be paid under an installment plan of redemption if initiated prior to the property becoming subject to the Tax Collector's power to sell. All information concerning redemption of tax-defaulted property will be furnished, upon request, by Joseph Kelly, Treasurer and Tax Collector at 225 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, California 90012, 1 (888) 807-2111 or 1 (213) 974-2111. I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at Los Angeles, California, on August 24, 2015.
JOSEPH KELLY TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES STATE OF CALIFORNIA Assessees/taxpayers, who have disposed of real property since January 1, 2009, may find their names listed for the reason that a change in ownership has not been reflected on the assessment roll. ASSESSOR'S IDENTIFICATION NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION The Assessor's Parcel Number (APN), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the Assessor's map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and the individual parcel
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on the map page or in the block. The Assessor's maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available at the Office of the Assessor. The following property tax defaulted on July 1, 2013, for the taxes, assessments, and other charges for the fiscal year 2012-13: LISTED BELOW ARE PROPERTIES THAT DEFAULTED IN 2013 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND 0THER CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013. AMOUNT OF DELINQUENCY AS OF THIS PUBLICATION IS LISTED BELOW. COOMBS,J H JR&DOROTHEA M 8523014-002 $450.74 DOMOTOR,SYLVIA V SITUS 141 W FOOTHILL BLVD MONROVIA CA 91016-2153 8519-022-004 $25,459.74 SITUS 135 W FOOTHILL BLVD MONROVIA CA 91016-5831 8519-022023 $70,401.90 GAMBOA,PETER SITUS 341 W SAINT ANDREWS LN AZUSA CA 91702-1446 8617-014-110 $6,380.83 HSIEH,JU PING 8523-002-032 $10,778.60 8523-002-033 $10,789.53 LEW,MAY SITUS 900 W SIERRA MADRE AVE NO 143 AZUSA CA 917021898 8617-018-189 $6,813.55 LILY OF THE VALLEY APOSTOLIC TEMPLE SITUS 726 S CALIFORNIA AVE MONROVIA CA 91016-3504 8517015-025 $1,507.03 MCKNIGHT,AGNES SITUS 441 HURSTVIEW AVE MONROVIA CA 91016-4650 8513-014-015 $879.55 MOREAU,SHIRLEY SITUS 1626 S MAYFLOWER AVE UNIT D MON-ROVIA CA 91016-4543 8507-005-049 $1,791.81 MYERS,LAURA SITUS 1907 SHAMROCK AVE DUARTE CA 91010-3142 8513-015-039/S2011-010 $22,089.49 REECE,KATHRYN A 8520-018-017/ S2012-010 $1,200.41 SALAZAR,FRANCISCO T AND BERNADETTE SITUS 338 MAYDEE ST MONROVIA CA 91016-4811 8513-007020 $2,334.75 SIMS,EDWINA W AND SIMS,MARIA E 8515-016-042 $783.40 SPIRITUALIST CHURCH OF REVELATION INC SITUS 200 W COLORADO BLVD MONROVIA CA 91016-2707 8516-025-032 $2,002.06 STUEVE BROS FARMS OF DELANO LLC SITUS 235 E COLORADO BLVD MONROVIA CA 91016-2819 8516-021020 $18,212.34 VARGAS,EDUARDO AND MARIA M SITUS 917 W SIERRA MADRE AVE NO 2 AZUSA CA 91702-1832 8617-006-091 $8,623.32 CN915636 Published 9/10, 9/17/2015 MONROVIA WEEKLY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR Notice of Divided Publication NOTICE OF DIVIDED PUBLICATION OF THE PROPERTY TAX-DEFAULT LIST (DELINQUENT LIST) Made pursuant to Section Revenue and Taxation Code
3371,
Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 3381 through 3385, the Notice of Power to Sell Tax-Defaulted Property in and for Los Angeles County, State of California, has been divided and distributed to various newspapers of general circulation published in the County. A portion of the list appears in each of such news-papers. I, Joseph Kelly, County of Los Angeles Tax Collector, State of California, certify that: Notice is hereby given that the real properties listed below were declared to be in tax default at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2013, by operation of law. The declaration of default was due to nonpayment of the total amount due for the taxes, assessments, and other charges levied in the 2012-13 Tax Year that were a lien on the listed real property. Non-residential commercial property and property upon which there is a recorded nuisance abatement lien shall be subject to the Tax Collector's power to sell after three years of defaulted taxes. Therefore, if the 2012-13 taxes remain defaulted after June 30, 2016, the property will become subject to the Tax Collector's power to sell and eligible for sale at the County's public auction in 2017. All other property that has defaulted taxes after June 30, 2018, will become subject to the Tax Collector's power to sell and eligible for sale at the County's public auction in 2019. The name of the assessee and the total tax, which was due on June 30, 2013, for the 2012-13 Tax Year, is shown opposite the parcel number. Tax-defaulted real property may be redeemed by payment of all unpaid taxes and assessments, together with the additional penalties and fees as prescribed by law, or it may be paid under an installment plan of redemption if initiated prior to the property becoming subject to the Tax Collector's power to sell. All information concerning redemption of tax-defaulted property will be furnished, upon request, by Joseph Kelly, Treasurer and Tax Collector at 225 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, California 90012, 1 (888) 807-2111 or 1 (213) 974-2111.
I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at Los Angeles, California, on August 24, 2015.
JOSEPH KELLY TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES STATE OF CALIFORNIA Assessees/taxpayers, who have disposed of real property since January 1, 2009, may find their names listed for the reason that a change in ownership has not been reflected on the assessment roll. ASSESSOR'S IDENTIFICATION NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION The Assessor's Parcel Number (APN), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the Assessor's map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The Assessor's maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available at the Office of the Assessor. The following property tax defaulted on July 1, 2013, for the taxes, assessments, and other charges for the fiscal year 2012-13: LISTED BELOW ARE PROPERTIES THAT DEFAULTED IN 2013 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND 0THER CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013. AMOUNT OF DELINQUENCY AS OF THIS PUBLICATION IS LISTED BELOW. HAO,CHUN TE AND AU,RUBY SITUS 629 N GARDENIA DRIVE AZUSA CA 91702 8625-031-010 $33,098.92 CN915666 Published 9/10, 9/17/2015 AZUSA BEACON
NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS
Notice is hereby given that San Gabriel Mission Playhouse is calling for proposals for a new digital marquee and related site work. Digital copies of the construction and bid documents may be requested via email from Kathy Buttrey, kbuttrey@onyxarchitects.com for a Planwell project code and password. Refer to the bid documents for complete details and bidding requirements. The bid documents, construction documents, and this notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant there under. Published September 3, 7, 10, 14, 2015 SAN GABRIEL SUN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Tiffany Hu FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: ES019114 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 600 E Broadway, Glendale, Ca 91206 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Tiffany Hu filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Tiffany Hu to Proposed name Julee Hu 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10-28-15 Time: 8:30 AM Dept: D Room: 250 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: August 11, 2015 Mary Thornton House JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2015 ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 319505-BY (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
26 | september 10, 2015 - september 16, 2015 the seller are: Aung Mah, Inc., 971 S. Glendora Ave., West Covina, CA 91790 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: same as above (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: J.A.C.K. International LLC, 971 S. Glendora Ave., West Covina, CA 91790 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are all fixture and equipment of that certain business located at: 971 S. Glendora Ave., West Covina, CA 91790. (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at that location is: PENANG MALAYSIAN CUISINE. (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 9/29/15 at the office of Jade Escrow, Inc., 9604 Las Tunes Drive, Temple City, CA 91780, Escrow No. 319505-BY, Escrow Officer: Betty Sit Inc., 9604 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780. (8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above. (9) The last date for filing claims is 9/28/15. (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: none Dated: September 4, 2015 Transferees: S/ J.A.C.K. International LLC, a California Limited Liability Company By: Jeff Lee, President 9/10/15 CNS-2793273# AZUSA BEACON
Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARIA DE JESUS BARCENAS Case No. BP166259
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARIA DE JESUS BAR-CENAS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Maribel Castillo in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Maribel Castillo 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 Oct. 7, 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 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 Re-quest for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: JEANNE M FITZGERALD ESQ SBN 134526 414 SOUTH PROSPECTORS ROAD STE G DIAMOND BAR CA 91765 CN915531 Published Sep 10,14,17, 2015 Duarte Dispatch
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: VIRGINIA MARIE SOSSO CASE NO. BP166407
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of VIRGINIA MARIE SOSSO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARY ANN WHISENAND in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARY ANN WHISENAND 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 in this court as follows: 10/09/15 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 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 D. WAYNE LEECH, ESQ. LEECH & ASSOCIATES 11001 E VALLEY MALL #200 EL MONTE CA 91731 9/10, 9/14, 9/17/15 CNS-2793088# SAN GABRIEL SUN
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ADOLPHO ROYBAL JR. CASE NO. BP166406
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ADOLPHO ROYBAL JR.. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LORRAINE ROYBAL in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LORRAINE ROYBAL 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.)
LEGALS 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 in this court as follows: 10/09/15 at 8:30AM in Dept. 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 D. WAYNE LEECH LEECH & ASSOCIATES 11001 E VALLEY MALL #200 EL MONTE CA 91731 9/10, 9/14, 9/17/15 CNS-2793099# EL MONTE EXAMINER
Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-13-589691-AB Order No.: 8340539 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/21/2003. 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 C ode 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): CHOU-LAY CHING, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 8/29/2003 as Instrument No. 03 2530214 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 9/28/2015 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $142,019.23 The purported property address is: 1312 S GOLDEN WEST AVENUE, ARCADIA, CA 91007 Assessor’s Parcel No. 5383-034-063 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 informa-
tion 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 sa le 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 http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-13-589691-AB . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916.939.0772 O r Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-13-589691-AB IDSPub #0089786 8/27/2015 9/3/2015 9/10/2015 ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title Order No.: 8556301 Trustee Sale No.: 80947 Loan No.: TRIPLE DIAMOND APN: 8517-005-017 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/1/2014. 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 9/23/2015 at 1:00 PM, CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 8/7/2014 as Instrument No. 20140822508 in book N/A, page N/A of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: TRIPLE DIAMOND INVESTMENTS, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABIlTY CO, as Trustor BALTAZAR LAZO, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, 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). At: In the main dining room of the Pomona Masonic Temple, located at 395 South Thomas Street, 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, California describing the land therein: LOT 18 OF BLOCK C OF PACIFIC VIEW TRACT, IN THE CITY OF MONROVIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 30, PAGE 73 OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 318 S. CALIFORNIA AVE MONROVIA CA 91016. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, 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, towit: $223,278.02 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. 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 and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Date:8/28/2015 California TD Specialists, as Trustee 8190 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 Phone: 714-283-2180 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www.usa-foreclosure.com CALL: (714) 277-4845. PATRICIO S.
INCE’, VICE PRESIDNET California TD Specialists is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. “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 on 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 the outstanding lien 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 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) 2774845, or visit this internet Web site www. usa-foreclosure.com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 80947. 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.” FEI # 1077.00299 09/03/2015, 09/10/2015, 09/17/2015 MPONROVIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 9411-8490 TSG Order No.: 00266123 A.P.N.: 8684-015-053 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(c)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(c)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/03/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 03/16/2007 as Document No.: 20070593905, Book No.: NA, Page No.: NA, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: ERNESTO G. YBARRA, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date and Time: 09/28/2015 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1722 CRYSTAL CANYON DR UNIT 28, AZUSA, CA 91702-6211 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an "AS IS" condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $330,343.35 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The
BeaconMediaNews.com 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)7302727 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, T.S.# 9411-8490. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.servicelinkASAP.com or Call: (714)730-2727. NBS Default Services, LLC, Nicole Rodriguez, 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. A-4541168 09/03/2015, 09/10/2015, 09/17/2015 AZUSA BEACON APN: 5789-028-026 TS No: CA0800156415-1 TO No: 95307793 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 10, 1997. 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 October 1, 2015 at 09:00 AM, Vineyard Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on September 17, 1997 as Instrument No. 97 1434965 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by PLACIDO JORGE BONILLA, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK, F.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2520 SOUTH SANTA ANITA AVENUE, ARCADIA, CA 91106 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 $277,854.81 (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
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If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www. Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08001564-15-1. 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: August 24, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0800156415-1 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. InSource Logic Order No. CA15-0029781, Pub Dates 09/03/2015, 09/10/2015, 09/17/2015 ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 15-20716-SP-CA Title No. 150135352-CAVOI A.P.N. 8513-010-044 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 07/26/2005. 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: Bernardo Reyes, a married Man, as his sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 08/01/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1820092 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 09/28/2015 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: $496,289.40 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 245 East Pomona Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 A.P.N.: 8513-010-044 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 requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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 714-7302727 or visit this Internet Web site www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 15-20716-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: 09/01/2015 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/sales Zahara Joyner, Trustee Sales Representative A-4540242 09/03/2015, 09/10/2015, 09/17/2015 MONROVIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 15-20500-SP-CA Title No. 150089953-CAVOI A.P.N. 5279-010-017 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 12/14/2005. 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: Daniel H. Molina, a single man Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 12/22/2005 as Instrument No. 05 3158857 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 09/28/2015 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: $278,480.69 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 8161 Blewett Street, Rosemead, CA 91770 A.P.N.: 5279-010-017 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 requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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 714-7302727 or visit this Internet Web site www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 15-20500-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: 09/01/2015 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/sales Zahara Joyner, Trustee Sales Representative A-4540411 09/03/2015, 09/10/2015, 09/17/2015 ROSEMEAD READER Title Order No.: 8580018 Trustee Sale No.: NR-50227-CA Reference No.: Paragon APN No.: 8529-021-137 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 12/16/2008. 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 9/24/2015 at 9:00 AM, Nationwide Reconveyance, LLC. As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 1/12/2009 as Document No. 2009-0034676 Book xxx Page xxx of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, property owned by: Sandra Renna Collier, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a State or national bank, a check drawn by a state of 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.) At: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CALIFORNIA. All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land therein: 8529-021-137. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 1945 Huntington Rd #A 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 due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to-wit: $6,148.01. Estimated Accrued Interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale The claimant, Paragon Townhomes- Duarte, under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment 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 and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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 949-8609155 or visit this Internet Web site www. innovativefieldservices.com, using the file number assigned to this case NR-50227CA. 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR Date: 8/27/2015 Nationwide Reconveyance, LLC For Sales Information Please Call 949-860-9155 By:
Rhonda Rorie, AVP (IFS# 1160 09/03/15, 09/10/15, 09/17/15) DUARTE DISPATCH APN: 8623-040-018 T.S. No. 024903-CA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 6/5/2008. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 10/15/2015 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 6/11/2008, as Instrument No. 20081030116, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: PHILIP RANGEL, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND DAVID FRAIJO AND ANGELA M. FRAIJO, HUSBAND AND WIFE 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: VINEYARD BALLROOM, DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES - NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650 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: LOT 394 OF TRACT NO. 20494, IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 541, PAGES(S) 37 TO 43 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUTNY. EXCEPT ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES IN AND UNDER THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND, IN FAVOR OF DOWNEY SAVINGS AND LOAN IN DEED RECORDED APRIL 9, 1999 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 99-614261, OFFICIAL RECORDS The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:18018 E ARMSTEAD ST 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 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: $318,783.36 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 (800) 2802832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW. AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 024903-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: (800) 280-2832 Clear Recon Publish: 9/10/2015, 9/17/2015, 9/24/2015 AZUSA BEACON APN: 8580-008-037 TS No: CA0800179913-1 TO No: 1549351 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October 31, 2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.
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IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 5, 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 November 5, 2008, as Instrument No. 20081959678, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by MARK A KASPAR AND DORI KASPAR, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA 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: 3182 HAVEN PARK AVE, EL MONTE, CA 91733 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 $408,841.51 (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 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, CA08001799-13-1. 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: August 31, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0800179913-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702659-7766 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. CA15-0030521, PUB DATES: 09/10/2015, 09/17/2015, 09/24/2015 EL MONTE EXAMINER T.S. No.: 2014-03088-CA A.P.N.:8610-004-009 Property Address: 3016 Treefern Drive, Duarte, CA 91010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참 고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습 니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/03/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: RICHARD C O`BRIEN, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 07/13/2007 as Instrument No. 20071663412 in book ---, page-- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 10/07/2015 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: $ 787,234.36 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE 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: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3016 Treefern Drive, Duarte, CA 91010 A.P.N.: 8610-004-009 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: $ 787,234.36. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE 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 2014-03088-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: August 25, 2015 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary 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 ______________ Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR
28 | september 10, 2015 - september 16, 2015 ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. APP1508CA-2721543. 9/10/2015, 9/17/2015, 9/24/2015 DUARTE DISPATCH NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-613081-JP Order No.: 140036163-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/17/2005. 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): CARLOS H. RODRIGUEZ AND YOLANDA RODRIGUEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 3/3/2005 as Instrument No. 05 0484006 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 10/1/2015 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $365,274.92 The purported property address is: 980 WEST PARAMOUNT AVE, AZUSA, CA 91702 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8615-017-024 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 http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-613081-JP . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916.939.0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-613081-JP IDSPub #0090636 9/10/2015 9/17/2015 9/24/2015 AZUSA BEACON
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-664889-JP Order No.: 11-0112074 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/15/2006. 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): MARTIN MEDINA AND ROSA GONZALEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS. Recorded: 3/24/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0632512 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 10/1/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, in the Vineyard Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $415,128.25 The purported property address is: 3251 FALLING LEAF AVENUE, ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 5287-023-025 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-664889-JP . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-2802832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-664889-JP IDSPub #0090714 9/10/2015 9/17/2015 9/24/2015 ROSEMEAD READER
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Fictitious Business Name Filings
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015207524 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as AJ. ENTERPRISE (DELIVERY & CATER), 10347 Garvey Ave , El Monte, CA 91733. 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: Tuan Q Mac. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 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 August 20, 2015, August 27, 2015, September 3, 2015, September 10, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015212250 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PARKVIEW MOTEL, 9545 Weybridge Court , Cypress, CA 90630. 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: Ravindrakumar K Patel; Jayashri R Patel. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 14, 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 August 20, 2015, August 27, 2015, September 3, 2015, September 10, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015208771 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ST & COMPANY, 330 Wall St Ste #4 , Los Angeles, CA 90013. 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: Raheel Lakhany. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 11, 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 August 20, 2015, August 27, 2015, September 3, 2015, September 10, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015208781 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SMOKE TOKES, 330 E 3rd St , Los ANgeles, CA 90013. 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: Smoke Tokes LLC (CA), 330 E 3rd St , Los ANgeles, CA 90013; Paheel Lakhany, Managing Member. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 11, 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 August 20, 2015, August 27, 2015, September 3, 2015, September 10, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015211943 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ACCURATE LEGAL PROCESS SERVICE, 2434 North Eastern Avenue , Los Angeles, CA 90032. 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: Emir Lionel Fuentes. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 14, 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 August 20, 2015, August 27, 2015, September 3, 2015, September 10, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015211066 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MINDY MIRACLE MBA; MIRACLE-MASELBAS REALTY AND INVESTMENTS; MIRACLE BUSINESS ADVISORS; MIRACLE PROFESSIONAL GROUP; PHM CONSTRUCTION, 1216 S hollencrest Drive , West Covina, CA 91791. 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: Melinda Leigh Miracle; Paul Henry Maselbas. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 13, 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 August 20, 2015, August 27, 2015, September 3, 2015, September 10, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015204874 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GREEN TERRACE TREE SERVICE LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE, 2901 Los Flores Blvd Suite A , Lynwood, CA 90262. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Rafael Gonzalez. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 6, 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 August 20, 2015, August 27, 2015, September 3, 2015, September 10, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015206410 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as LUX AND LABELS; REGULAR AND PLUS, 3006 S. Vermont Ave 242 , Los ANgeles, CA 90007. 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: Stacey Saldana; Ulises Gabriel Figueroa. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 7, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly August 27, 2015, September 3, 2015, September 10, 2015, September 17, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015209292 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as WORKERS COMP SOLUTION SERVICES, 216 S. Citrus St #363 , West Covina, CA 91791. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on July 13, 2015. Signed: Magda Rios. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 12, 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 August 27, 2015, September 3, 2015, September 10, 2015, September 17, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015208047 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MR POLISH, 4333 Admiralty Way , Marina Del Rey, CA 90067. 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: Charles Cowdin. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 12, 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 August 27, 2015, September 3, 2015, September 10, 2015, September 17, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015209292 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SENSUVA, 23890 Copperhill Drive Suite 218, Valencia, CA 91354. 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: Valencia Naturals Inc (CA), 23890 Copperhill Drive Suite 218, Valencia, CA 91354; Ronald Anderson, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 12, 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 August 27, 2015, September 3, 2015, September 10, 2015, September 17, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015210438 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as JIMMY CHAO FORTUNE TELLER; HRC CONSULTING COMPANY, 121 W Phillips Blvd #306 , Pomona, CA 91766. 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: Jimmy Kou Chun Chao. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 3, 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 August 27, 2015, September 3, 2015, September 10, 2015, September 17, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015199253 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ANGEL ALTERATION, 1110 S Western Ave Ste 104 , Los Angeles, CA 90006. 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: Hyo Soon Park. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on July 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 August 27, 2015, September 3, 2015, September 10, 2015, September 17, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015208604 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as EAST LA BREWING COMPANY; EAST LA BREWING; EAST LOS ANGELES BREWING; EAST LOS ANGELES BREWING COMPANY, 3956 E 4th St , los Angeles, CA 90063. 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: Cunthya Ramirez. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 11, 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 September 3, 2015, September 10, 2015, September 17, 2015, September 24, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015224476 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GELY'S BOWS, 18310 Horst Ave , Artesia, CA 90701. 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: Angelica M Murillo Alcaraz. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 28, 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 September 3, 2015, September 10, 2015, September 17, 2015, September 24, 2015
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Curing Estate Plans That No Longer Make Sense
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By James R. Helms, Jr. These are exciting times for people who are concerned about the taxes that their children will have to pay upon their deaths. Congress has been busy; and, to the amazement of experts who follow these things, the results have been very favorable to us as taxpayers. The new rules affect every estate plan. All taxpayers should be aware of these new rules. For the past 30 or so years attorneys have used a trust form which is sometimes called an A/B trust. There are thousands of these trusts in the hands of clients. Most of them no longer make sense. The A/B trust was designed to save estate taxes (death taxes). In former years the estate tax exemption was $600,000. Now the exemption is $5,430,000 per person. The A/B trust is no longer needed to save estate taxes for the majority of taxpayers. The A/B trust form was designed to save death taxes at the expense of income taxes. Now, with the new tax laws that came into ef-
fect with the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, the emphasis shifts to saving income taxes. This change in the tax law also makes it easier for the attorney to draft a trust that fits the family needs, rather than a plan to fit the estate tax rules. In the typical A/B trust format the B trust becomes irrevocable on the death of the first spouse to die. This means that the income tax “basis” for the properties allocated to the B Trust will not get a second “step up” on the death of the second spouse. This could mean a significant increase in capital gains tax to the children who inherit those assets. We all know that property values in Arcadia and the San Gabriel Valley have increased dramatically in recent years. This increase carries with it potential increases in the capital gains tax on sale. The estate tax law allows a parent to take this gain to heaven with them. The archetypical trust that leaves the entire estate to the surviving spouse can
pass up to $10,860,000 taxfree to the children without out any adverse tax effects. This is the best of all worlds for many families. It eliminates capital gains taxes on the family assets at the death of the surviving spouse, simplifies the administration of the trust, and the life of the surviving spouse. Like all good things, there are some aspects of the A/B trust that may still appeal to families with children of former marriages, as well as those who have creditor problems. These are aspects of estate planning that should be discussed with the estate planning lawyer. If your estate plan no longer makes sense you should contact your estate planning attorney to explain the new tax law and how it affects your particular needs. James R. Helms, Jr. is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Law with Helms & Myers. 150 N Santa Anita Ave., Suite 685 Arcadia, CA 91006. Telephone: (626) 445-1177.
“Hack for Humanity” Creates Drought Solutions
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By Jennifer Schlueter The weekend of Aug. 21-23, rhubarb studios and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti teamed up for a Hackathon to find solutions to California’s ongoing drought. In unison with rhubarb’s philosophy of bringing the greatest minds together to create innovative products, the event was open for investors, designers, engineers, and observers - simply everyone who wanted to participate. Following the biggest turnout of idea registrations ever - a total of 44 - sixteen ideas made it to the end of the hackathon. Judges from the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Conscientia Research (among others) evaluated ideas such as a wireless water meter tracking water usage and waste, or a map of shame, a visual support for responsible enforcement units to track water wasters. With the help of the LAFD and sponsor companies, products from the hackathon will be continuously worked on to make them available for the masses. One of the products,
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surprised by the amount of people participating and watching from outside; however, found that people physically present at the event had lots of advantages such as connecting with other like-minded individuals who were able to contribute to their products. The next “Hack for Humanity” will take place on the weekend of Nov. 14 and 15, 2015. The hackathon’s subject will be determined via a poll directed to the wider Los Angeles area. For more information, please visit www.rhubarbstudios.co.
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SHOWCASE PROPERTIES IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
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OPEN HOUSE SUN 9/13 2-4PM
5827 & 5839 OAK AVENUE 2 homes! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room, built in 1996 & a Spanish home with 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, both houses have central air & 2-car garages and are turn-key with Temple City Schools.
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Wonderful, quality home on tree-lined street in Monrovia’s Mayflower Village offers 1,228SF & 8,986SF lot. Serene and private, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, plus bonus room, hardwood floors, new roof, copper plumbing, upgraded electrical. Move-in ready & many upgrades throughout.
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Expect to be impressed when you enter this magnificent Horse Property! The land is 1.18 acres and is all flat, facing the beautiful foothills & mountain views! Features include 4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths, 3,189 sq. ft., covered patio, pool, and spa, all great for outdoor entertaining! $1,949,000 Marti Moore Coldwell Banker Arcadia 626-255-8537
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As the Board of Supervisors investigates the living conditions for homeless dogs and cats at the county’s six animal shelters, the animal welfare advocate who exposed dogs living in their own excrement at the Downey animal shelter — which led to the county inquiry — organized an online survey for animal rescuers and volunteers to voice complaints or concerns about the shelters. Laura Jones held a press conference Thursday afternoon in Pasadena to discuss the findings. Disturbing allegations have been made by the rescue community against the LA County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC), spanning their network of six shelters, following the inception of a survey by grassroots animal welfare and rescue network All About the Animals. More than 100 complaints were submitted via the survey from the local animal rescue community, (rescuers, volunteers and “networkers”) of which 36 claim to be official LA County DACC pulling partners, or able to “pull” animals out of the county system at
will, except in extreme cases (Visit http://file.lacounty. gov/dacc/cms1_195545.pdf for complete information). “There appears to be inherent issues with the operation of the LA County shelter network,” said Laura Jones, Co-Founder of All About The Animals, after reviewing the survey responses.
to be reclaimed. Staff apathy and lack of compassion is also a key theme from the survey.” “We are looking for complaints or concerns from the last three years,” said Laura Jones, the animal welfare advocate who visited the Downey animal shelter Aug. 5 and posted an online video that went viral of dogs living
Laura Jones at the press conference held Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. – Photo by Terry Miller
“There have been reports of failings with the provision of basic sanitary and humane care, animals receiving inadequate vetting, policies and procedures in place that do not give the animals the best chance of adoption, killing animals despite rescue holds, and even killing an owned animal where it was made very clear that the animal was
in feces-filled kennels. Jones submitted the survey results during a Sept. 3 meeting with Supervisor Don Knabe’s office. Jones first launched the controversial campaign for major reform in the DACC early last month after capturing and sharing via social media shocking images of dogs wallowing in their own excre-
Top producer reni rose is congraTulaTed! John Barker, Office Manager of Berkshire Hathaway HomesServices in Sierra Madre, had the pleasure of again congratulating Reni Rose on being the office top producer thus far for 2015. Reni is not only the top producer for this office but ranks in the top 1% to 2% of Berkshire Hathaway Agents nationwide of over 39,000 agents. Reni has been the top agent since she joined this office in 1988. "The market for the first half on this year was bustling as the interest rates hovered in the high 3% range and an inventory was on the upswing. The many dynamic agents that constitute Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Sierra Madre will be a force to be reckoned with due to the company's latest technology, training and supportive atmosphere," she says. Reni's business consists of 80 to 85% referral/repeat clients. Having a comprehensive knowledge of the area helps buyers make an informed decision about purchasing in the area. This knowledge includes schools, churches, community activities, transportation, etc....as well as a thorough background of home sales and pricing. With the internet coming to the fore in real estate, Reni makes certain to have a strong Internet presence and the knowledge to be proficient with this tool.
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ment at the Downey Animal Care Center. “Our survey results show that the issues are indeed systemic, cultural, and sustained; not one-time issues due to staffing, scheduling, or seasonality as expressed by the DACC Director Marcia Mayeda,” continued Jones. Gwenn Vallone, Board Director of the rescue group Pug Nation LA, a DACC approved rescue partner, reported an example from as recently as last month when the rescue offered to administer medical treatment for a sick dog which was denied by the Downey shelter. The dog subsequently died while in the care of the shelter, despite shelter staff claiming “he’s just a little dehydrated.” “The LA County shelters seem obstructive to working together with rescues to save lives,” said Vallone, who also spoke at the Thursday press conference. “Other local shelters are much easier to work with.” A clear message from the animal rescue community gleaned from the survey is that rescuers are petrified of speaking up against the wrongdoings witnessed within the LA County shelters, for fear of retaliation against rescue groups. “We are afraid to lose our pull rights and would be afraid to submit any complaints. We have never filed a complaint and never will,” added the founder of a 501c3 Rescue Group who wishes to remain anonymous. “This is strictly due to fear.” Jones shared the survey results with Supervisor Knabe’s Office during a meeting early Thursday morning. “It seems apparent to us that there needs to be an overhaul in the management of LA County shelters, with radical change needed starting from the top,” continued Jones. “A management that proactively works with, instead of against, rescue groups could make the world of difference to the lives of the defenseless, voiceless animals at the mercy of the LA County shelters.” The survey and Press Conference coincide with the conclusion of the government sanctioned DACC I CEO investigation ordered by Supervisor Knabe after Jones addressed the Board of Supervisors on Aug. 18 with her complaint and presented them with a petition signed by more than 5,000 people. The report is now available for review at http:// www.allabouttheanimals. org/#!shelter-reform/c1sit.
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THE PLANETS | AUG 20 Harrison MacDonald of La Salle High School outruns two players from Blair High School during a punt return in their game on Sept. 4, 2015 in Pasadena. La Salle completely routed Blair, walking away with a 77-0 win.
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TEMPLE CITY
$1,980,000
Brand New Single Family Home Built in 2015 and AwardWinning in Temple City School District! 4 bedrooms, 4.75 bathrooms, 3-car garage, Double-door entry, 20’ high ceilings and chandeliers, living room with Custom Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Family Room with wet bar & wine cellar, Gourmet Kitchen with Center Island, Granite Countertops & Walk-in Pantry. (F9881) For any questions call Peter Wang 626-807-6725 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC (626) 445-0123
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$1,680.000
Brand New Arcadia P.U.D with Temple City Schools, 5 Bedrooms 4.5 Bathrooms + Loft. It Features Elegant Grand entrance with Double Doors, Formal Living room with high ceiling & Fireplace, Formal Dining room, Family Room with Fireplace connect to open Kitchen, Granite Counter Tops, Large Center Island, and Custom Cabinets. Master Bedroom with Walk in Closet, Dual Zoned A/C System, 3 Car Attach Garage, lot /6,000 Sq Ft,. (N9622) FOR ANY QUESTIONS CALL PETER WANG 626-807-6725
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SIERRA MADRE
$1,350,000
Exquisite two story Spanish style home built in 2006, and designed by renowned architect Stan Schrofer. Featuring arched entry way with hand-forged gate this 3 bedroom, 3 baths. Vaulted ceilings, clay tile and dark stained wood floors. Den and living room have a custom fireplaces. Two bedrooms upstairs with walk-in closet and balcony and one downstairs. Gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances, center-island. Spacious back yard, 2 car garage. (G460)
SIERRA MADRE
$1,270,000
ARCADIA
$1,188,000
$958,800
ARCADIA
$890,000
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1st time on the market in 34 years. One level home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Master suite with bath and sitting room. Living room and dining room both have a cozy fireplace, sliding glass doors with view to resort like backyard. Pool and spa, covered patio, built-in BBQ. Separate living area and 3 car garage with storage. (S472) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
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ARCADIA
This Lovely Traditional Home is Located in the Award Winning Arcadia School District! Updated kitchen with granite counters, self closing cabinets, under cabinet lighting, touch less facets, hot water dispenser. Updated bathrooms with granite counters, touch less toilets. Living room with fireplace and step down Family room . Backyard is an Entertainer’s (L418)For any questions call Kelly Concannon 626-372-1398 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
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Great Turnkey North Facing Home in the award winning Temple City School Dist. Built in 2010, 4 bed-rooms, 3.5 bathrooms, large living room with fireplace, library, formal dining room, kitchen with break-fast nook, granite counter top, custom design cabinets, stainless steel appliances, double entry door, crown moldings, marble and hardwood throughout, windows with wood shutters, 2 garage, living space 2,699 sq. ft., lot size 7,338 sq. ft. (K9502)For any questions call Peter Wang 626-807-6725 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC (626) 445-0123
ARCADIA
$973,888
This 3BR/2BA home features dual fireplaces, a large kitchen with a dining area, an indoor laundry area, a covered patio, and an in ground pool/spa. Located in a prestigious school district. Call John Spangler 626-945-1421 CENTURY 21 MASTERS (626) 301-1888
$959,000
Great income property secured and gated four units located in Pasadena close to shopping and transportation. Both units have been updated. Newer windows, kitchen with granite and tile counter top, bathrooms. One 3 bedroom and 3 units with 2 bedrooms. (E1532) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
This beautiful and charming 3BR/2BA single story home features a living room with a fireplace, a kitchen with a breakfast area, a well-manicured backyard with fruit trees, and central air/heat. Located in the well renowned Arcadia School District. Call Zoila Athas (626) 244-4390
Gorgeous Detached PUD- Style, End Unit. Well Maintained, New interior paint, Double French Door Entry, Living Room With Fireplace, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Dual pane Windows, Bright and Cozy Formal Dining Room with Direct Access to the Back & Side Yard, Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counter Tops, Custom Cabinets, Hardwood Floor throughout Stairway and 2nd Floor. Master Bedroom with Walk-in Closet, Master Bathroom with Dual Sinks, Jacuzzi Tub, Glass Stand Steam Shower. (F517) For any questions call Peter Wang 626-807-6725
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PASADENA
$849,000
This lovely home is located on a street line with Jacaranda trees. Inside and outside freshly painted. Gorgeous natural red oak hardwood floors throughout the first floor. Recessed lighting, formal dining room, living room with wood burning fireplace, large kitchen with granite counters, separate laundry room, plenty of storage. Spacious master retreat upstairs with large walk-in closet and oversized Jacuzzi tub. (P2505)
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COVINA $799,900 Nearly an acre of private grounds with a charming 4BR/3BA house! Property is to be sold as-is condition. No repairs. Call Esther Berg (909) 595-5770 CENTURY 21 MASTERS (626) 301-1888
PASADENA
$798,000
Beautiful Craftsman style with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Hardwood floors, large living room with fireplace, opens to formal dining room with built in China cabinet. One bedroom upstairs, two downstairs. Large master bedroom with walk-in closet, Jacuzzi and tub and shower. Kitchen with granite tile counter top, travertine tile floors. Large backyard, deck perfect for entertaining, lovely fish pond. Two car detached garage and storage. (C150) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
NORTH EL MONTE
$748,000
Two Story New Custom Home. You will love the Top Quality Architectural Design. This home offers Huge Living room, Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Top of the line Kitchen w/granite counters, center island and granite floors. 4 bedrooms includes Two Master Suites 1 with Jacuzzi Tub and walk in closets. 3 car garage. (R11640 ) For any questions call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC (626) 445-0123
HAWTHORNE
$739,900
This 3BR/2BA home features 1,412 sqft of living space. It features a combination of hardwood and ceramic floors, an inside laundry room, and the backyard has a concrete area and a grassy area with a lemon tree. Call Oscar Garcia (323) 702-5711 CENTURY 21 MASTERS (626) 301-1888
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SAN DIMAS
$737,500
Beautiful Turn Key home in the Woodwalk Community of Via Verde – San Dimas. This 2238 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, multi-level home has an updated kitchen and laminate floors. Nicely landscaped with a pool and built in BBQ island. (A925) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
GLENDORA
$579,000
Rare 1800+ sqft single level oasis located on a quiet street! This 4BR/3BA home features a large kitchen loaded with built-ins, an over-sized master with 2 entrances from the backyard and side yard. The backyard features a built in BBQ, patio, and a pool! Call Mark & Al (626) 963-9337 CENTURY 21 MASTERS (626) 301-1888
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$688,800
ONTARIO
$648,000
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Great Investment opportunity, Excellent curb appeal and location. The Property is conveniently located in a Desirable Neighborhood. These 5 units 1 Bed / 1 Bath each are located in a high Rental Demand area, close to shopping centers and transportation, close to 10 FWY for convenient access. (S1220) For any questions Call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233. CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
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This property features a 3BR/1.5BA front house that has been recently remodeled and painted and three 1BR/1BA units in the back that is also freshly painted and in good condition. Front unit has a garage and back unit has 2 single garages. Call Lawson Lin (818) 512-7965.
$568,000
Great opportunity for family run restaurant! Well established Japanese fast food in Glendora Neighborhood. Located in busy shopping center environment .Surround with many other big retail shops and restaurants. Business generates average monthly gross income of $80,000. Potential income to grow with family operation. Drive by only. (G0) For any questions call Young Ahn 626-688-7844
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$445,000
Spanish duplex in North San Pedro. The front house is a 3 bedroom with 1.5 bathrooms. Cozy fireplace. The rear unit is a 1 bedroom with 2 full bathrooms. Open floor plan. Nice private yard and covered patio. Great upside potential. Homes are situated on 5,461 sq.ft. lot and the combined square footage of both units is 1,794. Both are rented. (C709) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
SIERRA MADRE
$638,000
Lovely east facing townhome with light streaming in from the large living room window. Plantation shutters. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, two levels. Kitchen has ample cabinet space, walk-in pantry and tons of counter space. Private balcony, patio area. Separate laundry room. Attic and two car attached garage. (M400) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
LA PUENTE
$399,000
Nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath starter home. Back and front yard gated. New carpeting and light fixtures. Bath with new vanity, sink, mirror and lighting. Laminate floors in living room. Cozy fireplace in living room, separate dining room with large window for plenty of lighting. Inside laundry room, 2 car garage. Clean and ready to move in. (E1165) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
SAN DIMAS
$619,950
Located on a quiet street, this 3BR/2BA home has 1,783 sqft of living space! Features include an open family room and kitchen, fresh interior paint and carpet, a private patio with a great view, and a pool/spa. Call Robert Young (626) 991-2496 CENTURY 21 MASTERS (626) 301-1888
BALDWIN PARK
$399,900
This 3BR/2BA open floor plan home is at the end of a culde-sac! It features a newly remodeled kitchen, newer windows, recessed lighting, and crown molding. This property also offers fruit trees, and additional parking. Call David Ramirez 626-450-5270 CENTURY 21 MASTERS (626) 301-1888
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WEST COVINA
$383,900
This 3BR/1BA home has it all! It features a family room with a brick fireplace, a central air system, a detached garage with a workshop, and a large pool sized backyard. Walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and the DMV! Call Shawn Luong (626) 643-7090
SAN BERNARDINO
$229,900
Absolutely Gorgeous and Charming!! 3 bedrooms and additional room that can be the 4th bedroom if needed, and 1 full bath, Living Room with fireplace and separate Formal Dining Room, Indoor Laundry Room, Laminate Flooring, Crown Molding, and many more amenities. (P2142) For any questions call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233
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CENTURY 21 MASTERS (626) 301-1888
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CENTURY 21 Masters 320 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., ARCADIA Arcadia WWW.CENTURY21EARLL.COM 626.301.1888 century21masters.com CalBRE# : 01247521
POMONA
$194,500
This upgraded 2BR/2BA unit has granite kitchen counters, hardwood flooring, crown molding, a formal living/den with a fireplace, a separate dining area, and a 2 car detached garage. This complex is a gated community with security entrance! Call Virginia House (909) 576-2293 CENTURY 21 MASTERS (626) 301-1888 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC
SIERRA MADRE
MONTEREY PARK
$950/MONTH
Office space located at a high demand, high traffic and extremely convenient location of Monterey Park. Total 473 sq ft with its private bathroom. 2nd floor with large glass window facing busy street of S Garfield and Newmark. Owner offers multiple gross monthly rent. Tenant pays only electricity. 2 car parking.(G300 For Any questions call Stephen Leung 626-664-4833
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CENTURY 21 Ludecke, Inc. BLVD. SUITECENTURY 20 E. FOOTHILL 105, ARCADIA 21 Village Realty Arcadia WWW.C21LUDECKE.COMSierra Madre 626.445.0123 626.355.1451 c21ludecke.com c21village.com CalBRE# : 01360316
$3,200/MONTH
Views, views, views! Located in the Marlborough Terrace area of the canyon, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, two level open floor plan with city and mountain views. Living room with fireplace, dining room and remodeled kitchen. Patio, off street parking. (S675)
CalBRE# : 01360317
(626) 355-1451
38 W. SIERRA MADRE BLVD., SIERRA MADRE
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