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local news 2018 Rose Parade Route Closures Begin 10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
he Pasadena Police Department will begin closing the route used for the annual Rose Parade effective 10 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. The closures will occur along Colorado Blvd, at Orange Grove Blvd., east to Sierra Madre Blvd.; and up Sierra Madre Blvd. to Paloma St. The earlier closure time for most of the route is being done to enhance public safety and provide for a more efficient deployment of public safety resources. Key intersections will be staffed by law enforcement personnel to allow vehicles to cross Colorado Boulevard, either north or south, until 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at which time the entire route will be closed to all public vehicles.
“Currently, we have no known credible information regarding threats to either the Rose Parade or the Rose Bowl Game,” Pasadena Police Chief Phillip L. Sanchez said. “However, public safety at these premier events is our number one priority. We are taking these steps on a proactive basis to help provide a more secure environment as part of our on-going analysis of other large special events and activities around the world.” Chief Sanchez said the changes were done in full cooperation with the Tournament of Roses Association as well as other key stakeholders, other law enforcement agencies and security experts. “It is important to inform the public now so that
everyone can plan accordingly if they intend to be in Pasadena on New Year’s Eve, whether for a private party, dinner at a local restaurant or to find a favorite parade viewing spot. Streets will close early this year,” Chief Sanchez said. Notices and maps are being mailed out to merchants, businesses and residents along the route this week to help keep them informed of the security changes. The City’s map shows the parade route, street closures and intersections that will be open to allow traffic to cross Colorado Blvd. For intersections that will close early, there will be no exceptions to the closures except for public safety purposes.
Monrovia Councilman Gains A New Title At New Year’s: White Suiter
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The closures will occur along Colorado Blvd, at Orange Grove Blvd., east to Sierra Madre Blvd.; and up Sierra Madre Blvd. to Paloma St. – Courtesy photo
Major Traffic Jams During Santa Anita Race Track’s RecordBreaking Opening Day in Arcadia
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They can be seen everywhere on New Year’s Day; the White Suits of the Tournament of Roses volunteers. They run the parade. For the second year in a row, one of those in a white suit will be Monrovia City Council Member Larry Spicer. For the last two years he has been a member of the Tournament. He says he was inspired to join the group when he was working at City of Hope and helped the volunteers who helped to decorate their float. “The guys in the white suits were always there and seem to have the answers to all the questions people had,” Spicer said. “I wanted to be one of those guys, but I had never followed through before.” Spicer said that in a conversation with a friend last year, he decided to find out what the requirements were for volunteering. They turned out to be very simple: being between 22 and 66 years old and live within 15 miles of the parade with willingness to volunteer plenty of time on and around New Year’s Eve and Day as well as for several
The Santa Anita Race Track came back to life once again, with opening day for live racing Councilman Spicer in his white suit. – Courtesy photo
events during the year. He went through the process that included an extensive interview and was accepted. Both last year and this year he will be found at Tournament House (the old Wrigley Mansion) on Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena. You can find him in his white suit near the Red Cross location at the tournament headquarters. “This is a great assignment for me because I am a CERT Volunteer in Monrovia and so am used to working with the Red Cross,” Spicer said. Because of my background in the military (he was career army) I am more
familiar with the use of the radios.” “Of course there are also lots of committee meetings all year, but I like volunteering and my retirement allows me do so,” he added. He also noted that White Suiters have to purchase their own white suits. Asked the best part of the experience, he answered: “The people you get to meet…it’s all been great.” He did note that by volunteering on New Year’s Eve he was not able to attend the Monrovia New Year’s celebration on Myrtle Avenue. “It’s my one regret,” he said.
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Marriage Through Musicals in Arcadia Arcadia Senior Services is having a program by Timeless Melodies Foundation for Education on Friday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. The musical lecture will take place at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive. It will
discuss the origin and background of various marriage songs on film and Broadway musicals. Married couples portrayed on film and in musical entertainment will also be featured. Cost of the program is $3; registration
is currently underway and can be made at the Arcadia Community Center. For additional information please contact Arcadia Senior Services at (626)-574-5130. This program is for individuals age 50 and over.
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Boxing Day visitors, shoppers, and racing fans clambered to the City of Arcadia, Tuesday. The Westfield Santa Anita Mall was filled with people seeking sales, exchanges, and returns. The Santa Anita Race Track came back to life once again, with opening day for live racing. It was a record breaker, according to officials. All parking lots were filled to capacity by 12:20 pm. The resulting traffic was considerable and at rush hour, sheer bedlam. Delays everywhere, but most people took it with a grain of salt. No major accidents were reported as a result.
The mall can be accessed off Baldwin Avenue and Huntington Dr. Shoppers may see gate closures inside Gate 8 (north of JC Penney) and best times for arriving or departing the mall would be earlier in the morning, midafternoon, or evening hours, after the race track has closed. Please use Gates 9 or 10, just north of Huntington Dr., for mall access. Police officers were manning traffic signals and certain intersections throughout the day. Traffic will be heavy and you should expect delays when the track is open. Allow extra time for your travel and police advise you to please be patient.
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ell, last column of the year – and what a year! We lost our Candy Connection (which meant no chocolate cornucopia this year…), but gained “Frooza” in its place; Copper Still Grill finally opened in the 600 block (after almost 5 years of construction…); we lost the Sow House and gained Craft Hill, then lost Craft Hill and will soon (I hope) gain Basin 141; we lost Saga Art Gallery and State Farm Insurance (with no new tenants yet); Parchment was replaced by Grey & Cash (coffee house with delicious breakfasts and lunches), and both Bottega and Myrtle Tree made some noticeable changes: Bottega is less retail, more food service with added tables and delicious menu items, and Myrtle Tree has less market items, but still has a great deli, added seating area and expanded wine and coffee bars. One of the biggest changes in Old Town was to what was once the Krikorian Theater, then
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sold to Studio Market Grill. The new reclining seats and soon-to-be dinner/drinks service is proving to be a real plus for our downtown. And, sadly, we have lost Empire Bikes (a large space in the 600 block, across from Jake’s Roadhouse), and will soon be losing Old Town music, closing at the end of this month after 45 years in Old Town. Times are changing, that is very clear, and our Old Town is changing with it. As for holiday sales, it appears that we are going to end up with a good year. It’s not over until the ball reaches the top at midnight (an only- in-Old Town original), but everything so far is pointing to a successful holiday season thanks to our many loyal patrons. The last change of 2017 comes on Dec. 31 with our 7th Annual New Year’s Eve on Myrtle. This year, instead of having a tented Beer & Wine Garden and a section for the kiddies with bouncies and games, we will have opportunities for restaurants/bars to serve on the street, and there
will be babysitting provided at the Library Park Community Room (6 p.m. to 1 p.m.). Retailers will also have the chance to sell on the sidewalk this year. The changes will not only allow for every restaurant/bar in town to sell on the street, but it will also divide the profits and expenses between merchants. In the past, although one restaurant/bar (Rudy’s) provided the liquor and staff for the Beer & Wine Garden, the profits (if any) were all given to the City (MOTAB). Last year, the losses for that one merchant were very high because of the rain, however most years there were profits to the merchant’s City account (used for future promotions). This is a really good chance for variety in our event, and it’s a welcomed shift of the burden from one merchant to the very possible profit of many. Come out Sunday, listen to “Night Owl,” get some snacks and drinks on the street with friends, and stay for the one and only “Ball Raising” at midnight! Happy New Year!
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Pasadena Affordable Housing Project Sullied by Accusations of Wage Theft
When completed, Summit Grove will provide the city with 21 new units for low- to moderate-income first-time homebuyers. – Rendering courtesy Heritage Housing Partners
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One of Pasadena’s newest sites for affordable housing has come under scrutiny as two construction workers recently filed a complaint with the Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), alleging systematic wage theft by the project’s general contractor, RAAM Construction Inc. The complaint, filed on Dec. 14 by Pasadena residents Lorenzo Aragon and Bayron Lopez, claims that RAAM and its agents required “workers to give kickbacks to the project’s foremen, failed to pay them for overtime and weekend work, denied them statutorily-required meal and rest breaks, and misclassified them as independent contractors rather than as employees,” according to a press release by the grass-
roots group Pasadenans Organizing for Progress (POP!). Aragon and Lopez are seeking to collect up to $1 million in fines, 25 percent of which they will keep – the other 75 percent will be paid to the LWDA, if the agency ultimately decides to follow through with prosecution. According to Caleb Soto, staff attorney for the National Day Laborers Organizing Network (NDLON), if LWDA does not follow through, “then the workers’ attorneys will file an action in Los Angeles Superior Court to recover unpaid wages, damages for wrongful termination, and the fines for the violations against all of the construction workers.” The Summit Grove affordable housing project, located at the corner of Orange Grove Boulevard and Summit Avenue, is partially funded by
the city. The site is the second example in Pasadena history of the city using inclusionary housing funds to help developers purchase a nuisance property. The Summit Grove site, formerly Andy’s Liquor, has been vacant since October 2015, when Heritage Housing Partner (HHP), a Pasadena-based non-profit, received approximately $1.3 million in city gap funding to successfully purchase the property, according to a staff report from March 14, 2016. When completed, Summit Grove will provide 21 units (one two-bedroom unit and 20 three-bedroom units) for low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers. HHP has a storied history working with the city, building and selling over 130 affordable residences since 1988.
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Experience the magic of the floats before they make their debut in the 2018 Rose Parade. During the final stages of preparation a variety of seeds, bark, fruits and vegetables, grasses and of course, flowers are being applied to the floats by experienced professionals as well as hard working volunteers. Community members and visitors are needed each year to decorate floats for the Rose Parade. Whether looking to participate as an organized group or individual, float builders are happy to have the help. All volunteer decorating opportunities are orga-
nized directly by the float builders. Please contact the float builders listed below for volunteer information. Commercial float builders: - Artistic Entertainment Services - Azusa - Fiesta Parade Floats - Irwindale - Phoenix Decorating Co. Irwindale -Paradiso Parade Floats Irwindale Self-built float organizations: - Burbank Tournament of Roses Association - Cal Poly Universities (Pomona & San Luis Obispo)
- Downey Rose Float Association - La Canada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association - Sierra Madre Rose Float Association - South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association Most float builders have minimum age requirements. All volunteer decorators will be required to sign a waiver. Dress appropriately – float decorating can be messy and you may get glue, paint and/ or dirt on your shoes and clothing. Wear old clothes and comfortable close-toed shoes, and bring a jacket as it can get cool in the evenings.
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Detectives Seek Public’s Help Finding Suspects in Gang-Related Murder at Monrovia Bar On Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at approximately 11:40 p.m., suspects William LaCroix Jr., Jeremiah LaCroix, Erika Torres and an unidentified male entered the Gem City Grill, a local bar located in the 100 block of East Olive Ave., in the city of Monrovia. William LaCroix Jr. and Jeremiah LaCroix, both known gang members from Baldwin Park, engaged in a verbal confrontation with several rival gang members who were already inside the bar. The verbal confrontation escalated into a fight and Suspect Jeremiah LaCroix pulled out a gun and shot inside the crowded bar. Two rival gang members and an innocent patron were struck by gunfire inside the
bar. All four suspects, William LaCroix Jr., Jeremiah LaCroix, Erika Torres and the unidentified male then fled the scene of the crime. Suspect Jeremiah LaCroix and the unidentified male, Hispanic adult, were seen fleeing in a white, fourdoor sedan, possibly Toyota Camry. William LaCroix Jr. and Erika Torres were apprehended as they fled from the scene, running west on Olive Ave., by responding Monrovia Police Department officers. Suspect William LaCroix Jr., a 34 year-old male, Hispanic and resident of Monrovia, was arrested for Murder and attempted murder with gang allegations. He is being held in lieu of two
million dollars bail. Suspect Erika Torres, a 33 year-old female, Hispanic and resident of Monrovia, was arrested for Murder and attempted murder. She is being held in lieu of two million dollars bail. Follow up investigation led investigators to a residence in the city of Commerce on Tuesday, Dec. 19, in search of outstanding suspect Jeremiah LaCroix. Suspect Jeremiah LaCroix was not located, however, investigators found evidence that his parents, Anna Guerrero and William LaCroix Sr., had harbored and assisted their son, suspect Jeremiah LaCroix,. Both parents were arrested and booked at East Los Angeles Sheriff’s
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Jeremiah LaCroix, Jacob Webb and a male hispanic, possible name “Alfonso”, are the main suspects in gang-related murder at Gem City Grill. - Courtesy photo
Station. Suspect LaCroix Sr., a 57 year-old male, resident of Commerce, is being held in lieu of one million dollars bail. The mother, suspect Guerrero, a 63 year-old, is being held in lieu of two million dollars bail. The whereabouts of
Suspect Jeremiah LaCroix remain unknown. Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the 31 year-old male, Hispanic, suspect who is known to frequent the areas of Monrovia, West Covina and
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A homeless woman in Monrovia Park. Photo used for illustration only. – Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
Over the last several weeks, the Monrovia Police Department has been working with a longtime homeless residents, who we’ll call Rose, to find her permanent housing. You may have come across Rose sleeping in front of Monrovia’s Community Center’s planter area or camping out across the street next to the Library. Previously, Rose has lived on Fifth Avenue, just above Colorado Boulevard, on the east side of the street in a yellow house that had burned down years ago. This forced her into her motorhome, where she lived until it was towed. Last week, the new Community Policing Officer, Javier Leon, tracked down Rose’s 87-year-old mother in Seattle, Washington, where she asked for help
to fly her daughter out to join her in Seattle. Rose agreed to fly to Seattle, so Officer Leon quickly began to set the plan in motion. Officer Leon found out Rose had no identification to board a plane, but she had recently gone to the DMV with a field worker from the Union Station Homeless Services. The ID was mailed to the local Foothill Unity Center. Officer Leon and the School Resource Officer James Ruano went to Walmart to purchase Rose all new clothes, shoes, and a beanie in order to be presentable to fly and upon seeing her mother for the first time in many, many years. Rose showered at the police station with the help of a Jailer, Anisa Ortiz, and then the team at the City drove Rose to the airport
where she was greeted by the friendly staff of Alaska Airlines with VIP service and a wheelchair. Not all homeless are ready or willing to accept help, but the City stands ready, willing, and able to offer support to the homeless residents. Of particular note, Rose is the eighth homeless person in Monrovia that the City has helped get into permanent housing during the past year. And each week they send out their Homeless Outreach Team to offer assistance. Their commitment is to continue working with the homeless population so that all of the homeless residents have the chance to be placed into permanent supportive housing, where they can receive life skills, addiction help if needed, and job training.
Get up close and personal with the 2018 Rose Parade equestrian units at Equestfest presented by Wells Fargo. Watch beautiful horses and talented riders perform drills and dances and demonstrate trick riding and roping. Attendees can also stroll through the stables, talk to riders and learn about the various tack and the many different breeds while enjoying the vendor court, displays, great music, food and drinks. - LOCATION & PARKING
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Arcadia Traffic Collision Causes Fatality Dec. 23 On Saturday, Dec. 23, at approximately 10:35 a.m., Arcadia Police Officers were sent to the area of Chantry Flats Road regarding a solo-vehicle traffic collision. On arrival, officers located an over-turned vehicle. Two of the occupants had minor injuries and were treated on-scene. A third occupant suffered injuries which proved fatal. The case is currently under investigation. Anyone with information on
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Monrovia Coordinating New Year’s Eve On Myrtle Can you believe that 2018 is nearly upon us? The City has been working to coordinate a revamped New Year’s Eve on Myrtle Avenue event this year. As the event has transitioned into one being developed ,we have been focused on finding a way to host the event in a manner that supports our local Old Town merchants as much as possible. As we have rethought the event this year, it occurred to staff that instead of having a single beer garden, given that so many restaurants in Old Town currently offer outdoor dining and drinking, it might be more effective to work with existing restaurants to expand their service area into the street to provide the “beer garden” experience that would be managed by each individual restaurant. As we have worked to develop this idea, the City has obtained approval from ABC that allows any business
in Old Town that has an approved liquor license to participate in the special New Year’s Eve event. Based on the program that has been developed, the City will provide any interested business with an extra 900 square feet of service space that encroaches into the street on New Year’s Eve. Each space would be marked off with secure access, and individual restaurants would be allowed to serve food and beverages to patrons in the expanded service area. In addition, for those restaurants who do not have a liquor license, the City is also providing an opportunity to establish a secondary food service location on the street where they can sell small bites for visitors in Old Town. We are also encouraging and allowing any retail businesses that would like to participate the opportunity to have a Sidewalk Sale directly in front of their business for New Year’s Eve.
Other components associated with the New Year’s Eve event include: - Live atmospheric music in various locations in Old Town, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. - Stage and live music on Myrtle and Lemon, 9:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. - Seating with heaters and lights at the intersection of Myrtle and Lemon,6:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. - Child Care services from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for a fee of $20 at the Monrovia Community Center - Old Town restaurants small bite offerings - Outdoor dining and drinking at Old Town Restaurants within the event area - Opportunity for retail shops to have a Sidewalk Sale - Celebratory Ball Raising at Midnight - Shuttle Services from Station Square - Designated rideshare (Lyft / Uber) drop off and pick up at Library Park
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Join Southern California Children’s Museum on December 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (459 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91101) as participants make edible art using fruits and other foods donated by Trader Joe’s. Create a tasty masterpiece that looks and tastes good! Kids under 1 are free for everyone else tickets are $8.00. You may use your SCCM Play Pass. For more information call 626-6570357 or visit www.socalkids.org -PASADENA
POST PARADE SHOWCASE OF FLOATS PRESENTED BY: MIRACLE-GRO January 1.
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The Post Parade Showcase of Floats Presented By Miracle-Gro will be in front of Pasadena High School on January 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. at (Sierra Madre Blvd. and Washington Blvd.), walk within feet of the floral and animated masterpieces parked for your viewing pleasure. Come rain or shine, take a closer look at the design and workmanship that went into each float entry and learn more about the float process from Tournament volunteers – “White Suiters” – on hand. Comfortable walking shoes and early arrival are suggested. NO pets or bikes allowed. Advance tickets can be purchased through Sharp Seating Company. General admission tickets are $15 per person (free for children 5 and under). Ticket sales end at 3 p.m. daily. -PASADENA
Pasadena Farmers’ Market at Victory Park on December 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at (2575 Paloma St. Pasadena, CA 91104) As a Certified Farmers’ Market, Pasadena Farmer’s Market provide visitors with fresh, nutritious, locally-grown fruits and vegetables. They are proud and active members of the California Federation of Certified Farmers’ Markets. Everyone will love the experience of buying directly from the farmer that grows the food. What visitors will love even more is the fresh, delicious taste of locally grown, nutritious fruits, vegetables and farm products. -PASADENA
Sunday - December 31 The City of Monrovia, along with the Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board, and the Old Town Merchants, are set to present our annual New Year’s Eve on Myrtle Avenue. Old Town Monrovia’s Celebration is on December 31 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at (338 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016) we’ve completely revamped the celebration and it’s better than ever! Here’s what’s new: live atmospheric music in various locations in Old Town, Enhanced stage and live music at the intersection of Myrtle and Lemon. For a fee of $20 at the Library Community Room Old Town restaurants offering small bites with enhanced outdoor dining and drinking within the event area from the following restaurants. For more information, please call 626-256-8225 -MONROVIA
MONday - January 1 The 129th Rose Parade presented by Honda will be held on January 1 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at (On the Corner of Green St. and Orange Grove Blvd. in Pasadena and will End at Sierra Madre Blvd. and Orange Grove Blvd.) and will feature floral floats, spirited marching bands
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and high-stepping equestrian units along the 5 1/2 mile route down Colorado Boulevard. Actor Gary Sinise has been chosen as this year’s Grand Marshall. For additional information call 626-449-4100 or visit www.tournamentofroses.com -PASADENA The 104th Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual will take place on January 1 from 1 to 6 p.m. at (1001 Rose Bowl Drive Pasadena, CA 91103) Ring in the New Year as Oklahoma Bulldogs take on the Oklahoma Sooners in the College Football Playoff Semifinal. Come early and enjoy pre-game activities including tailgates, Rose Queen and Royal Court appearances, and more. For additional details visit www.tournamentofroses.com -PASADENA
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TUEsday - January 2 Chap Care is happy to announce that for this year’s Covered California Open Enrollment period at the Altadena Library on January
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2 from 5 to 9 p.m. at (600 E. Mariposa St. Altadena, CA 91101) they will have a certified enrollment counselor at the Altadena Library to help community members renew and sign-up for Covered California plans. Chap Care was founded in 1995 by a group of community residents, city officials, and healthcare agencies to establish primary healthcare services for low-income, uninsured residents in Pasadena and Altadena. Today, Chap Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) provides comprehensive healthcare services, including family medicine, women’s health, pediatrics, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy, and health insurance enrollment assistance. The enrollment process is easy. For more information call 626-798-0833 -ALTADENA
Women’s Social Club Meet- and-Greet coffee will be held at the Fireside Room, Santa Anita Church on January 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at (226 W. Colorado Blvd. Arcadia, CA 91007)
Newcomers and Friends of SGV’s “meet-andgreet” a social club, invites local women to attend their meeting. This general meeting is a great way to meet the members of Newcomers and Friends and learn about the club’s wide variety of daytime, weekday, fun activities. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to attend. To learn more contact them via email at sgvnewcomers@gmail.com or visit them online at www.sgvnewcomers.com -ARCADIA
Thursday - January 4 Mindful looking: Van Gogh’s Portrait of Peasant (Patient Escalier) at the Norton Simon Museum on January 4 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at (411 W. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91105) Join Head of Education Michelle Brenner with a closer look at Vincent van Gogh’s Portrait of a Peasant (Patience Escalier). The program is limited to 20 participants. For more information call 626-449-6840 or visit www. nortonsimon.org -PASADENA
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‘Live on Green!’ – A Family Event Leading-Up to the Rose Parade Beginning Friday, Dec. 29, through the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 31 the US Air Force, NASA, JPL and a number of other space agencies and aeronautical companies will host an incredible exhibit celebrating the history of the US Space Program with interactive displays, guest speakers and more. Visitors will have the opportunity to see a 40 ft. USAF missile, learn about our communication and defense satellite networks, discover what we are doing to clean up our space debris and share how the US Space Program has impacted everyone’s everyday existence from cell phone cameras to memory foam mattresses. This free family festival takes place at the Pasadena Convention Center celebrating the iconic Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game and will include activities, entertainment and attractions for the entire family. Everyone will enjoy the Celebrate the Extraordinary Pavilion with the display of the 129-year history of the iconic Rose Parade, enjoy the priceless
Parade memorabilia, meet a former Rose Queen and be able to watch celebrated Rose Bowl Games from decades past. Be sure to climb into the driver’s seat of the Live on Green! float on display at the entrance to Live on Green! and learn just how difficult it is to steer a 40,000 lb. decorated “floral masterpiece” 5.5 miles down Colorado Boulevard. Foodies can stroll over to the Culinary Cues Stage and see celebrity chefs, including Chef Jamie Gwen and renowned mixologists as they entertain and enlighten the crowd, making entertaining and every day dishes special with delicious hacks and ideas. At the Let Us Entertain You Stage hosted by The Paseo and The Coaches’ Challenge Family Fun Zone kids of all ages can enjoy the inflatable obstacle course and giant slide, soccer kick area, basketball free throw, football toss, toddler play area, face painting, balloon twisting, crafts and more! Pasadena, is already synonymous with celebrat-
Be sure to climb into the driver’s seat of the Live on Green! float on display at the entrance to Live on Green! and learn just how difficult it is to steer a 40,000 lb. decorated “floral masterpiece” 5.5 miles down Colorado Boulevard. – Courtesy photo
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2018 Rose Parade Opening and Closing Show Talent Todrick Hall and Andy Grammer part of the 2018 New Year’s Day tradition The Tournament of Roses is thrilled to announce talent for the Opening Show presented by Honda and the Closing Show presented by Wells Fargo for the 129th Rose Parade; Todrick Hall and Andy Grammer. The Tournament of Roses’ theme, “Making A Difference,” motivated every note of this year's Opening Show. YouTube sensation and Broadway star, Todrick Hall, leads a spectacular cast and crew of over 100 dancers and musicians through a mesmerizing, heart-racing celebration. Todrick is a new kind of star, known for his versatility in the performing arts, Todrick is a multifaceted artist and entertainment powerhouse. The Opening Show shares the simple secret of why generations of Rose Parade fans are drawn to America’s New Year Celebration. The finale of this year’s Rose Parade is the Closing
Show presented by Wells Fargo and features multiplatinum, selling pop artist and songwriter Andy Grammer. The first male pop star in a decade, since John Mayer, to reach the Top 10 at Adult Pop Radio on his first two singles, Grammer has taken the music world by storm with a succession of anthemic pop hits. This street filling performance will have you singing and dancing along to Andy’s new hit “Smoke Clears” from his latest album and fan favorite “Good to Be Alive.” Andy’s music drives home an empowering message and will no doubt leave you feeling inspired. For millions of viewers around the world, the Rose Parade is an iconic New Year’s Day tradition. Join us on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 with Todrick and Andy to experience the floats, bands and equestrians as they parade down Colorado Blvd.
Todrick (left) the opening act, is a multifaceted artist and entertainment powerhouse. The closing act will feature multi-platinum, selling pop artist and songwriter Andy Grammer. – Courtesy photos
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In an effort to continue its strong commitment to the community and provide greater financial relief to in-district students, Pasadena City College is refocusing its tuition-free program known as the PCC Promise. Building off of the recently passed AB 19, the California College Promise, which covers the cost for first-year students' tuition, PCC will reinvest its dollars into a program focused on completion. Starting this upcoming
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Pasadena Chamber Members Help with Project Evaluations at John Muir High School The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and some of its members were part of the mid-term evaluation of students in the Business and Entrepreneurship Academy at John Muir High School in Pasadena Unified School District. Business partners were tasked with helping evaluate the Awesome Avocado project at John Muir. To complete the project, which takes the place of a mid-term exam for academy students, Business and Entrepreneurship Academy seniors form consulting teams and vie for a long-term contract as management consultants to a major avocado grower and distributor, The Awesome Avocado Company. Students are encouraged to apply basic concepts of economics and business practice as they analyze relevant financial information and recommend strategies for increasing the company’s profitability. Teams present their strategic recommendations to their client participating business partners. This year’s “clients” were Chamber member’s Elizabeth Eichhorn CEO/Founder of Mary Lee Kitchen, Bob Harrison of Green Street Restaurant and Kelii Wong of Whole Foods, Arroyo Pkwy. Amy Foell, the Chamber’s workforce development director, coordinated the participation of the business partners. Students were asked to answer the question, “How can we, as consultants in a competitive economy, best help our client respond to the opportunities and threats in the marketplace?” Each group was asked to choose two ways to help the fictional company,
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Awesome Avocados, meet its profitability goals from five possible choices: reducing production costs, investing in R & D, lobbying for protection, buying shares in foreign avocado companies, and/or purchasing land abroad and moving production there. Each team worked as a team to come up with solutions and reasoning behind their recommendations. The student teams then presented their solutions to Chamber member business partners who provided feedback and a qualitative analysis. Student solutions ranged from economizing on production, seeking government support to allow the U.S. company to be more competitive in the marketplace to moving operations offshore to reduce expenses. The response from the business partners will be taken into account in the mid-term evaluation and grading of the Awesome Avocado project. “I am very pleased to be able to connect our students with local business leaders for the Awesome Avocado project,” Ms. Foell said. “By applying what they’ve learned in the
classroom, the students gained some understanding of the decisions and pressures facing real-world businesses. Interacting with the business partners from Green Street, Mary Lee Kitchen and Whole Foods gave the students a chance to work with and learn from people who are making these sorts of decisions on a daily basis.” The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Pasadena Unified School District to support workbased learning for high school students in the Business and Entrepreneurship and the Engineering and Environmental Science academies at John Muir High School, App Academy and Law and Public Service at Pasadena High School and the CEO academy at Rose City Continuation School and the Independent Study Program. The public and the business community can support these efforts by donating to the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. More information is available at pasadenayouthworks.org.
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hen Isabella Marie Marez was crowned the Tournament of Roses’ (TofR) 2018 Rose Queen, she joined a select group of young women chosen to ascend to the throne. But that she happens to be the 100th marks a significant milestone. Marez says about the distinction, “It’s a big honor and one that I never expected to have in my life. It’s a magical experience – I’m meeting people I never would expect to meet, doing things I have never been able to do.” The duties of the Rose Queen are already part of Marez’s ethos. She explains, “I’m on the Service Commission in my school. Our high school wants to underscore the difference that education makes in someone’s life. That’s also what I want to emphasize as a person and as Rose Queen.” A senior at La Salle High School in Pasadena, Marez has played softball for the past eight to ten years. From it she learned time management, an
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asset that is crucial as Rose Queen. She states, “I know how to organize my days to include academics, sports, and my duties. Being on a softball team most of my life has prepared me for this. This requires the same dedication and time management as a sport.” With her hectic schedule, Marez does not get a lot of downtime. She says wistfully, “Whenever I get the chance, I do homework. And I try to sleep. I love watching movies with my family – my mom and sisters are film fanatics.
Watching movies and playing softball are a big part of my life.” Friends are also a huge part of her life. Informs Marez, “I went to high school with my two best pals; and I have two or three best friends out of school. They’re very happy for me and I do miss them a lot. I haven’t been able to see them as much but they’re very excited for me and they tell me to enjoy it because this is a once in a lifetime experience. I can’t wait for New Year’s Day to be here – to wake up at 1:30 in the morning, get ready,
Float Awards and Description Twenty-four of the floats in the Rose Parade will receive official honors from the Tournament of Roses in a variety of categories and specifications. The process is another one of the Tournament's components implemented over a greater part of the past century. A three-member judging panel, composed of civic and floral industry leaders, was appointed by the Tournament of Roses Judging Committee to evaluate the floats within a range of classifications. Scores were based on criteria such as creative design, floral craftsmanship, artistic merit, computerized animation, thematic interpretation, floral and color presentation, and dramatic impact. Two judging sessions took place during the decorating stages before the parade. Scores from each judging session were then combined to determine the trophy recipients. Results were released to the media immediately prior to the start of the Rose Parade. Banners for each trophywinning float are carried in the parade by select members of the Tournament of Roses Eagle Scout and Gold Award Girl Scout Troops.
and ride in the float. I just want to experience the joy of having all of Pasadena being together on that one special day.” Lance Tibbet, 2018 Tournament of Roses President, explains how the organization has evolved. “One of the things about the Tournament that has really transformed that people don’t know is the way we’re involved in the community. We give over $165,000 a year just to local events; the foundation gives over $265,000 a year to non-profits in the
community; we’re giving scholarships; we’re being strategic with our partners like Disney, L.A. Dodgers. The Parade and Game provide about $300M in the region. We’re more engaged in our own backyard, in a very targeted way.” To those who question the Rose Queen’s and Court’s relevance in today’s world, Tibbet offers, “These amazing young women demonstrate that there’s so much more to the Tournament than the Parade and the Game. We are proud, as an association, to
provide opportunities for kids to leave home for the first time to participate. The band kids, in particular, aspire to become better for the chance to be selected by their music directors to travel to Pasadena. We celebrate in our New Year’s Day Parade the artistry of the kids, the beauty of the floats, and the outstanding talents of athletes who play in the Game. By doing so we bring people together – we all know there are people out there who want to divide and separate us – and it is a remarkable thing that we get to do.” The pageantry displayed every New Year’s Day in Pasadena is broadcast all over the world. It is seen by over 50 million viewers watching on television at home and close to a million people on the fivemile parade route on Colorado Blvd. If, on that singular occasion, we are all united in friendship and harmony, then the Tournament of Roses, the Rose Queen and her Court can add one more accomplishment – extending goodwill to humankind. We should be so lucky to have 100 more Rose Queens.
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Banners for trophy-winning floats are carried by members of the Tournament of Roses Eagle Scout and Gold Award Girl Scout Troops. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
TOP AWARD: Sweepstakes - Most beautiful entry encompassing float design, floral presentation and entertainment FLORAL PRESENTATION: President - Most outstand-
ing use and presentation of flowers Read the complete list of awards at: PasadenaRoseParade.com
Pasadena City Manager Steve Mermell, Police Chief Phillip Sanchez, Fire Chief Bertral Washington and Tournament of Roses Association Chief Executive Officer/ Executive Director David Eads provided updates on safety preparations, roads closures, overnight camping and other up-to-date information for attendees of the 129th Rose Parade and the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game held on
Monday, January 1, 2018. To that end, Sanchez told media that Colorado Blvd., the entire route will be closed to all traffic at 10 p.m. December 31. Sanchez advised cruisers to keep their Hot Rods at home. Pasadena Police Chief Phillip Sanchez said Thursday that city officials cannot stress enough the mantra… “If you see something, say something.” Homeland Security, the FBI, California Highway Patrol, LA Port Police, and even the National Guard will be on hand for protection.
There will be “ overt and covert” operations Sanchez said implying that there will be a significant number of undercover officers keeping an eye on our safety. Without going into specific detail, Sanchez was asked about the possibility of a sniper attack reminiscent of the deadly Las Vegas shooting. “ We’re fully prepared…” Sanchez said. Pasadena Fire Chief Bertral Washington reminded the public of the extreme temps. New year’s eve and to be prepared if your camping out overnight.
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Gary Sinise was named grand marshal of the 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade Monday morning. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
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Each band, along with its auxiliary performers, will present the field show that has led to its success. - Photo by Terry Miller/ Beacon Media News
BANDFEST III DECEMBER 30, 2017 2PM - City of Burlington – Burlington Teen Tour Band (Burlington, Ontario, Canada) - Kyoto Tachibana High School - Kyoto Tachibana High School Green Band (Kyoto, Japan) - Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band & Herald Trumpets (Pasadena, CA) - Los Angeles Unified School District – All District High School Honor Band (Los Angeles, CA) - Louisburg High School – Louisburg High School Marching Wildcat Band (Louisburg, KS) - Londonderry High School – Londonderry High School Marching Band & Color Guard (Londonderry, NH) - Rose Bowl Game University Marching Bands (TBD) TICKET INFORMATION Advance tickets are available through Sharp Seating Company for $15 (children 5 and under are free). Tickets may also be purchased at the venue beginning 30 minutes prior to the performance time, pending availability.
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ment with veterans has included volunteer work for the USO, performances with his band, the Gary Sinise & Lt. Dan Band entertaining troops around the world, and the creation of the Gary Sinise Foundation which was formed in 2011 with the mission to honor America’s defenders, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need. In recognition of his humanitarian work on behalf of veterans, Sinise has earned numerous distinguished awards including the Bob Hope Award for Excellence in Entertainment from the Medal of Honor Society, the Spirit of the USO Award, the Sylvanus Thayer Award from the West Point Association of Graduates, the George Catlett Marshall Medal from the Association of the United States Army (AUSA),and the Presidential Citizens Medal which is the second-highest civilian honor awarded to citizens for exemplary deeds performed in service of the nation, among others.
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On a cloudy, misty morning at Tournament House Monday, actor Gary Sinise was named grand marshal of the 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade to the delight of hundreds in attendance for the announcement. Humanitarian and accomplished actor, Sinise, is perhaps most famously known for his portrayal of Lt. Dan Taylor in the landmark film Forrest Gump. Sinise will ride in the 129th Rose Parade® themed “Making A Difference” and participate in the pre-game celebration of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual both are held on January 1, 2018. Tournament of Roses President, Lance Tibbet, made the announcement at Tournament House in Pasadena. In his remarks, Tibbet referred to Sinise as someone making
a difference in his community through his work with veterans. Gary Sinise has been working in support of veterans for nearly forty years. His commitment started in the early 1980's when he began supporting local Vietnam veterans’ groups in the Chicago area and co-founded the Vets Night program at the Steppenwolf Theatre. This program continues to this day and invites veterans to a free dinner and performance for each one of the plays produced at the theatre. Among his numerous film and television roles, it was his portrayal of Lt. Dan Taylor, which formed an enduring connection with servicemen and women throughout the military community. Shortly after the film opened, Sinise was introduced to the Disabled American Veterans organization as they invited him to their national convention to present him with their National Commanders Award for playing the double amputee. Sinise’s involve-
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2018 Rose Parade Float Participants Announced The Pasadena Tournament of Roses has announced the 39 float entries that will participate in the 129th Rose Parade presented by Honda, themed “Making A Difference,” on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. The floats, listed with the builder, are alphabetical by participating company or organization: -24 Hour Fitness (AES) -Ag PhD TV and Radio (AES) -AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Fiesta Parade Floats) -American Armenian Rose Float Association, Inc. (Phoenix Decorating Company) -American Honda Motor Company (Phoenix Decorating Company) -Burbank Tournament of Roses Association (Self-Built) -Cal Poly Universities (SelfBuilt) -China Airlines (AES) -City of Alhambra, CA (Phoenix Decorating Company) -City of Carson (Fiesta Parade Floats) -City of Hope (Phoenix Decorating Company) -City of Los Angeles (Fiesta Parade Floats) -City of Riverside (Fiesta Parade Floats) -City of Torrance (Fiesta
Parade Floats) -Dole Packaged Foods (Fiesta Parade Floats) -Donate Life (Paradiso Parade Floats) -Downey Rose Float Association (Self-Built) -Farmers Insurance (Phoenix Decorating Company) -Kaiser Permanente (Fiesta Parade Floats) -Kiwanis International (Phoenix Decorating Company) -La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association (Self-Built) -Lions Clubs International (Phoenix Decorating Company) -Lucy Pet (Fiesta Parade Floats) -Lutheran Laymen's League (Phoenix Decorating Company) -Miracle-Gro (Fiesta Parade Floats) -Northwestern Mutual (Fiesta Parade Floats) -Odd Fellows Rebekahs Rose Float (Phoenix Decorating Company) -Rotary (Phoenix Decorating Company) -Shriners Hospitals for Children (Phoenix Decorating Company) -Sierra Madre Rose Float Association (Self-Built) -Singpoli American BD
(Paradiso Parade Floats) -South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association (Self-Built) -The Forum (Phoenix Decorating Company) -The Grand Tour – An Amazon Prime Exclusive Series (Paradiso Parade Floats) -The UPS Store, Inc. (Paradiso Parade Floats) -Trader Joe's (Phoenix Decorating Company) -Underground Service Alert of Southern California (DIGALERT) (Fiesta Parade Floats) -United Sikh Mission (Phoenix Decorating Company) -Western Asset Management Company (Phoenix Decorating Company) Also included among the 39 units will be floats representing the two teams that will play in the College Football Semifinal at the 104th Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual and the 2018 Royal Court float. The Pasadena Tournament of Roses’ Float Entries Committee oversees the selection process for the floats, with the Executive Committee having final approval over all entries.
39 floats are expected to run in this year’s parade. – Photos by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
The Rose Parade’s History and Its British Roots The first Tournament of Roses© festival featured a series of sporting events at Sportsman's Park, located on the east side of Los Robles, North of Colorado. Club members decorated their horse-drawn carriages with flowers freshly clipped from their home gardens. They paraded East on Colorado to the tournament grounds, proudly leading their greyhounds on leashes. Boys and girls apparently followed behind on ponies. According to kcet.org, the Valley Hunt club staged balls and other social events, its
primary focus was the hunt. In a nod to the English tradition, club rules required masters of the hounds to wear hunting pinks. Fox hunts in the Arroyo Seco were rare; more common were jackrabbit hunts in the vineyards, orange groves, and open countryside that then surrounded Pasadena. After the hunt, members retreated to the shade of an oak tree or eucalyptus grove for lunch. After the parade, club members competed in sixteen athletic events, including foot races, a bicycle race, and a tug of war. Polo was also played, but with a comical twist: the
players rode burros. Another unique event highlighted the town's origins in citriculture: orange race contestants raced down a line of fifty oranges, spaced two feet apart, and put them one by one into a basket. Football was not added until 1902 and did not become a regular event until 1916. Admission to the inaugural tournament was two bits (25 cents). A grandstand seated 250, but the Pasadena Daily Evening Star and Daily Union estimated that a crowd of more than 8,000 filled the grounds. "Visitors to the park began
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to assemble at an early hour and at half past ten the grandstand was full," the paper reported. "Roses abounded on every hand. The gay costumes of the ladies in the grandstand and in the carriages were set off by the brilliant hues of the flowers and many of the horses were garlanded and bedecked with roses and lilies. Oranges were freely distributed to all who wanted them, and altogether it was a scene not to be duplicated outside of Southern California." The tournament only increased in popularity over the years. Parade floats
grew more elaborate, and the tournament welcomed participants from broader social strata as it grew from a private event into a civic festival. By 1895, the Tournament of Roses© had outgrown the Valley Hunt Club, and the cost of sponsoring the event strained the club's finances. Although it remained actively involved for decades afterward, the club ceded responsibility for the annual event in November 1895 to the independent Tournament of Roses Association©. Rose Parade today has
been largely democratized and exhaustively commercialized. Grand marshals have included everyone from Hank Aaron to Kermit the Frog. Still, at least one relict of the parade's aristocratic origins remains. The Valley Hunt Club, which survives as a private social club, sponsors an annual entry in the equestrian portion of the parade. Every year, a horse-drawn carriage adorned with flowers carries club members down the parade route in morning dress, the women in formal gowns and the men in top hats and tails.
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The year 2018 is upon us and that means it's time to look ahead to new and exciting adventures for Greg's Getaway. But before I do this, I would like to look back on 2017 and a few of my favorite California getaways from the past year. After reviewing my map and hundreds of pictures and memories from 2017, I have narrowed things down to three unforgettable excursions: a weekend in Carmelby-the-Sea; a couple nights in La Quinta; and a trip to Huntington Beach. Officially known as "Surf City," Huntington Beach (www.surfcityusa.com) is legendary around the world as one of the best surfing spots. But as I quickly learned, the town is more than just tasty swells and beautiful white sand; it also boasts gourmet restaurants, luxury, oceanfront hotels, great shopping, and tons of California coastal charm. My visit to Huntington Beach began in July at the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel (www.shorebreakhotel.com), a surfer-chic boutique hotel centrally located in the heart of downtown, across from the iconic pier. Featuring four-star touches and ocean view guestrooms with modern furnishings, the Shorebreak makes a perfect beachfront base camp. My fourth floor room came with colorful beach-inspired
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2017 was highlighted by three memorable water-front locations. Photo by Greg Aragon
the only lake-front hotel in the Palm Springs area, The Chateau is a chic boutique hotel with 24 guest rooms, a gourmet restaurant with full bar, and a pool and Jacuzzi. Set on beautiful Lake La Quinta, the resort is designed like a European manor and features rolling lawns with lush gardens and numerous outdoor nooks to sit and relax beside the water and take in the beauty. My summer rendezvous to The Chateau began in a gorgeous suite overlooking the lake. Like all Chateau rooms, it boasted complimentary Wi-Fi, designer furnishings, a comfy king bed,
fireplace, giant flat screen TV, mini-fridge and coffee pot. It also came with a luxurious bathroom with upscale tiling, a two-sink vanity, and a huge soaking tub with a separate walk-in shower. The highlight of the 425 sq-ft of room was the patio, overlooking the lawn and the 25-acre man-made lake. From here, I sipped wine and watched small boats sail past and enjoyed the warm desert wind. When it came time for dinner, I experienced Melange, the Chateau's signature restaurant. Led by Chef Nestor Ruiz, Mélange showcases California family
farm-sourced ingredients and offers a menu of classic and contemporary dishes, all with a side of lake-front charm. And then there was my getaway to Carmel-by-theSea, a postcard village of shady, tree-lined streets, charming hotels and inns, unique shops, gourmet restaurants, and a big, beautiful beach at the end of town. This Northern Californian adventure began at Hotel Carmel (www.thehotelcarmel.com), a boutique property with 27 inviting guest rooms and suites designed in traditional cottage-style architecture, with a modern seaside
feel. The hotel is located steps from renowned shops, galleries and restaurants, and a couple blocks from Carmel Beach, which welcomes visitors with giant Monterey Pine and cypress trees, gorgeous, rolling sand dunes and lots of lazy sea otters. Carmel is also famous for Mission Carmel. This historic structure was originally built in nearby Monterey in 1770 and relocated to Carmel a year later. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and a U.S. National Historic Landmark. It is the only California Mission to still have its original bell tower dome.
The British - in pasadena - are Celebrating New Year’s Early The world famous Lucky Baldwin’s Trappiste Pub continues a wonderful tradition for expatriates and Anglophiles alike in celebrating the annual tip-of-the
-glass to the old year event at 4 p.m. in conjunction with our brothers and sisters across the pond in the United Kingdom. Lucky Baldwin’s is a popular place for British
expats, especially at this time of year when family and friends gather to ring out the old and celebrate 2018 with a Champagne toast at 4 p.m. (Midnight GMT) This British pub offers 65 beers on tap, including many Belgian options, plus a U.K. bar-food menu which, of course, include Fish and Chips with all the taste of a genuine English pub. Don’t forget the vinegar. 1770 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106
Look, up in the sky…it’s the only place you can celebrate New Year’s Eve twice in one day. – Photo by Terry Miller
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Celebrate The Birth Of The Cheeseburger In Pasadena
Legend has it that, in 1924, teenaged Lionel Sternberger burned a hamburger patty at his father’s roadside stand, The Rite Spot at 1500 West Colorado Street in Pasadena. – Courtesy photo
During Cheeseburger Week from Jan. 7 to Jan. 12, Pasadena honors Lionel Sternberger's genius in being the first to put cheese to hamburger and serve it at the Rite Spot in Pasadena in 1924. Legend has it that, in 1924, teenaged Lionel Sternberger burned a hamburger patty at his father’s roadside stand, The Rite Spot at 1500 West Colorado Street in Pasadena. Rather than throw out the burger, and risk the ire of his father, young Sternberger covered his mistake with a piece of cheese and served it to a customer, who was
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delighted. The Aristocratic Burger, a Hamburger with Cheese, appeared on the menu of the Rite Spot through the 1940s. This is the first verified instance of a cheeseburger being served to a customer. Forty of Pasadena's favorite restaurants, lounges and burger joints offered their signature burgers, some special creations and deals during Pasadena Cheeseburger Week. Some, such as El Portal offer specially created burger for Cheeseburger Week. Pie 'n Burger, The Counter, Dog Haus and
Dog Haus Biergarten and others offer special deals for Cheeseburger Week. Check out all the participants and see what everyone has on the menu for Cheeseburger Week at www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/restaurants. Again in 2018, patrons can vote for your favorites in the Cheeseburger Challenge. Who makes your favorite lunch counter burger? Who serves your favorite turkey burger? Who makes your favorite veggie burger? Who serves the best beverage with a burger? You decide during Cheeseburger Week, Jan. 7 through Jan. 12.
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Santa Doesn’t Always Wear Red Angela COPELAND,
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In this week between Christmas and New Year’s we are all probably sick of “Virginia, Yes. There is a Santa Claus” stories. But every now and then even the jaded are impressed. If this story of Monrovia Police Officers reuniting a homeless woman with her aging mother does touch you, you are indeed a “Grinch” and I am sorry for you. (see page 5). City Manager Oliver
Chi’s report of how members of MPD helped reunite a homeless woman with her mother, minds me of the second half of the slogan most police department’s use, “To serve.” I admit I may be a bit prejudiced, being the daughter of a cop and the mom of two others in law enforcement, but the vast majority of the guys in law enforcement I have met have been good people. This story just confirms what I have always known. Most cops want to help and protect
the people of the community in which they work. So many people believe that the police “hate” the homeless. This story shows that is not so. The usual image is of cops manhandling the homeless to get rid of them. Here the police were giving a hand to a homeless woman to reunite with her mother. Yes, Virginia. Yes “Rosie”. There is a Santa Claus. And sometimes he does not wear red and white, but dark blue. We would never go on a first date hoping the person might marry us – without knowing much about them. Then, why would we ever approach a job interview this way? – Courtesy photo
Interviewing for a job is a nerve racking process. When else do we want others to judge us? We spend so much time preparing - finding the perfect clothes, organizing our resume, and sneaking out of our job. We ask for recommendations from our old bosses. Not only are we judged during the interview process. But, if we’re rejected, the company doesn’t even owe us any explanation. And, very often, they don’t give any additional information about why we weren’t picked. That leaves our brain to wonder what happened. We spent so many hours preparing. Where did we go wrong? Did the hiring manager not like us? Did we fail a test? Were they looking for someone with more experience or a better education? Trying to sort through these possibilities is stressful. It can take days, and have no answer. In reality, it’s possible we weren’t selected for reasons that had little to do with us. Really, this can happen. For example, the hiring manager may have
already had a candidate preselected. Or, perhaps the job has been put on hold — and nobody was hired. Rarely will the company fess up to these details. But, an equally important (but less considered) question is — what did you think about the company? Did you feel that you were a good fit with the hiring manager? Are you excited about the job? Do you want to work for the company? Think of interviewing a little more like dating, and a little less like taking a test. Sure, you’re not looking for someone to marry, but you are looking for people you’ll spend a considerable amount of time with. You may even see them more than your spouse. We would never go on a first date hoping the person might marry us – without knowing much about them. Then, why would we ever approach a job interview this way? If you already have a bad job, why would you want to potentially find another bad job? The best job is always one where there’s a mutual match. The company likes you,
and you like the company. So, rather than spend all of your time worrying about whether the company likes you, shift your focus to whether or not you like them. Decide if you really do want to spend more than eight hours a day with these folks. And, if you do get rejected, don’t assume it’s the end of the line. The company probably doesn’t really dislike you. Maybe the timing wasn’t right. Or, perhaps they see you in a slightly different role than the one that was available when you applied. In fact, because they have met you and know you now, they may be even more likely to talk to you again when a future opportunity rolls around. Keep your eyes open for other jobs that may be a better fit. But, if you are called back in, be sure to find out if the company is a good fit for you. Angela Copeland is a Career Coach and Founder of Copeland Coaching and can be reached at CopelandCoaching.com
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ARCADIA Dec. 17 Shortly before 7:34 p.m., officers responded to Home Liquor, 502 ½ East Live Oak Avenue, regarding a robbery report. The victim, a clerk at the store, said two men entered the business, and while asking for change, one suspect displayed a handgun and the victim gave the suspects approximately $500.00 in cash. They fled eastbound on Live Oak Avenue on foot. The suspects are described as two Hispanic males, both 20 to 25-years-old, and approximately 5’7”. The investigation is ongoing. Dec. 18
Just after 2:20 p.m., an officer responded to the 200 block of West Naomi Avenue regarding a theft from vehicle report. An investigation revealed that sometime on today’s date between 1:00 p.m. and 2:20 p.m., an unknown suspect stole the victim’s lawn mower, chain saw, and two weed eaters from his unlocked Chevrolet Express utility van. The investigation is ongoing. At approximately 2:27 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of West Camino Real Avenue regarding a vandalism report. Surveillance footage revealed a fellow tenant of the residence threw a chair at the victim’s vehicle, breaking the rear window and causing numerous dents. The suspect, a 27-yearold male from Arcadia, is outstanding at the time of this report.
At approximately 8:20 p.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Colorado Place regarding a battery report. The officer discovered a physical altercation occurred between two men after the suspect’s vehicle hit the victim’s vehicle. The suspect tackled the victim to the ground, threatened to shoot the victim, and then threw the victim’s phone across Colorado Boulevard before fleeing eastbound on Colorado Boulevard. The suspect is described as a 40 to 49-year-old Hispanic
male, approximately 5’6” and 200 pounds, driving a black Mercedes SUV. The investigation is ongoing.
male from El Monte was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Around 1:03 a.m., an officer responded to the 1400 block of South First Avenue regarding suspects looking through mail boxes. Upon arriving at the scene, the officer located a subject matching the provided description. An investigation revealed the suspect, a 28-year-old male from Azusa, was in possession of stolen mail from at least eight Arcadia addresses and burglary tools. A records check revealed the suspect had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Before 4:42 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 300 block of East Floral Avenue regarding a burglary report. The officer determined unknown suspect(s) forced open a rear sliding glass door, ransacked the location, and fled with an unknown amount of property. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.
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Just before 4:05 a.m., officers responded to CVS Pharmacy, 1401 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a robbery report. An investigation revealed three suspects entered the business, robbed individual store employees before demanding cash from the registers. The suspects fled in an unknown direction with approximately $500.00. The suspects are described as two black males, roughly 5’10” tall, thin builds, wearing hooded sweatshirts. The third suspect was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a mask covering his face. The investigation is ongoing. Shortly after 1:57 p.m., an officer responded to Church of the Good Shepherd, 400 West Duarte Road, regarding a burglary report. The officer discovered sometime between December 13th and today’s date, unknown suspects pried open an exterior door, accessed a safe, and fled with nothing of value. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. At about 7:59 p.m., officers responded to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a vandalism report. An investigation revealed a traffic control employee was intoxicated while directing traffic and purposefully hit the victim’s vehicle with his traffic wand causing damage. The 25-year-old
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Around 5:12 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of Vaquero Road regarding an activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. Arcadia PD detectives had previously deployed bait packages to combat the increase in package thefts from residential areas. An investigation revealed two suspects had the stolen bait package and burglary tools in their vehicle. The suspects also had property in their vehicle linking them to a prior package theft in the City of Arcadia. The 35-yearold male from Montclair and 24-year-old male from Montclair were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At about 6:39 p.m., an officer responded to Sprint, 651 West Duarte Road, regarding a grand theft report. The officer discovered three suspects entered the location and stole three cellphones from the display. They fled in an unknown direction. The suspects are described as three black males, two of them between the ages of 18 and 20-years-old, and the third was between 20 and 25-years-old. The investigation is ongoing.
Just before 2:20 a.m., an officer responded to the area of Baldwin Avenue and Camino Real regarding an injury traffic collision. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the suspect was driving with a blood alcohol content of .12 percent. The suspect, a 20-year-old male from
Arcadia, was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking Dec. 21
Shortly after 6:35 p.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding the activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. Arcadia PD detectives had previously deployed decoy bicycles with tracking devices to combat the increase in bike thefts throughout the city. An investigation revealed a 52-year-old male from Los Angeles was in possession of the stolen bicycle and GPS tracker. The suspect was cited and released in the field. Dec. 22
At approximately 2:04 p.m., an officer responded to Sunny Bay Pharmacy, 450 East Huntington Drive, regarding a robbery report. An investigation revealed two male suspects entered the location, brandished a handgun, and demanded the victims move into the storage room while the suspects stole various medications from an unlocked safe and cabinet. Suspect 1 is described as a black male, 25 to 35-years-old, approximately 5’7”, 165 pounds, wearing a red vest and a black hooded jacket. Suspect 2 is described as a black male wearing dark sunglasses, a hooded sweatshirt, and black pants. The investigation is ongoing.
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Sometime between 12/14 and 12/18/17, a theft of personal items from an unlocked vehicle was reported to have occurred in the 400 block of N. Baldwin Ave. Value of loss not known at this time. The case referred to detectives. Dec. 19
At about 6:03 p.m. a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian occurred in the 300 block of E. Sierra Madre Blvd. The pedestrian was treated by the Sierra Madre FD Paramedics at the scene
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and later transported to a local hospital for further treatment.
11:23 p.m. A resident in the 100 block of Mountain Trail reported a package was taken from his front porch. Video surveillance shows an unknown subject walking away from the residence with the package that was on the victim’s porch. The case was sent to detectives. Dec. 20
A residential burglary occurred between 9:00 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. The unknown suspect(s) entered the residence through the rear sliding glass door that was left unsecured and ransacked several rooms. The total loss is not known at this time. The case was sent to detectives. Dec. 23
Theft of a purse and its contents from an unlocked vehicle was reported to have occurred in the 300 block of N. Baldwin Ave. between 6:45 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. The case was sent to detectives.
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Dec. 17 A Residential Burglary occurred between 10:00pm & 10:30pm, in the 5700 block of Agnes Avenue. Someone forced entry, but it was unsure what was taken.
A Residential Burglary occurred at 10:47pm, in the 9700 block of Olive Street. Someone forced entry, but it was unsure what was taken. Dec. 18
A Residential Burglary occurred between 10:00pm & 10:30pm, in the 5700 block of Primrose Street. Someone entered through an open window and stole property.
A Petty Theft occurred between 12/17 10:00pm & 12/18 6:00am, in the 9400 block of Las Tunas Drive. Someone stole property from the location.
Dec. 19 A Residential Burglary occurred between 12/17 3:00pm & 12/19 5:00pm, in the 10500 block of Danbury Street. Someone entered a second story open window and stole property. A Vehicle Burglary occurred at 10:53am, in the in the 5500 block of Rosemead Boulevard. Someone smashed a window and stole a purse. Dec. 20
A Residential Burglary occurred at 12:18pm, in the 9600 block of Olive Street. Someone entered a residence through an unlocked window and attempted to steal property. Dec. 21
A Residential Burglary occurred at 12:20pm, in the 5300 block of Persimmon Avenue. Someone shattered a window, but did not make entry. A Residential Burglary occurred between 11:00am & 5:00pm, in the 10400 block of La Rosa Drive. Someone entered through an unlocked window and stole property. Dec. 22
A Petty Theft occurred at 7:30pm, in the 5600 block of Rosemead Blvd. Two suspects stole items and exited without paying. A Petty Theft occurred at 9:30pm, in the 5400 block of Rosemead Blvd. Three suspects grabbed items and exited without paying for them.
A Stolen Vehicle occurred between 12/21 8:00pm & 12/22 7:00am, in the 6200 block of Ivar Avenue. Dec. 23
A Grand Theft occurred at 6:00am, in the 6000 block of Primrose Avenue. Someone stole a purse from an unloicked car.
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Starting a new business? Go to filedba.com Arcadia City Notices NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber, 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, the Arcadia City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive input from the public regarding community development and housing needs in order to determine what Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs the City of Arcadia should undertake for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. For Fiscal Year 2018-2019, the City of Arcadia will receive approximately $300,984.00 in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Any activities undertaken with CDBG funds must benefit low- and moderate-income residents, aid in the prevention/elimination of blight or substandard housing, or improve disabled accessibility. A maximum of 15% of the CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 may be used for public services such as senior citizen assistance or meals programs. The remainder must be used for programs related to community enhancements for low- and moderate-income residents; i.e., housing rehabilitation programs, neighborhood development programs, or retrofitting of facilities to comply with federal disabled accessibility (ADA) requirements.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held for the project described below. The project includes the following: A. Categorical Exemption per Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – In-Fill Development
All persons are invited to appear and provide testimony at the public hearing. In addition, all persons are invited to provide written and other evidence at or prior to the public hearing. You may view the Arcadia City Council agenda and the documents on the City’s website at www. ArcadiaCA.gov beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Further information regarding the use of CDBG funds is available at the Arcadia Development Services Department located at 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California. If you have questions, please contact the Development Services Department at (626) 5745415 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on alternate Fridays. Arcadia City Hall will be closed on Friday, January 5, 2018.
B. Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 17-06 (74972), Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 16-24, Protected Tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE 17-43, & Diseased/Hazardous Protected Tree Removal Permit No. TRD 17-41
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Contact Information: Project Planner: Jordan Chamberlin, Associate Planner JChamberlin@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 821-4334 City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066
Project Description: A proposal for a five (5) unit residential condominium development project requesting approval of a Tentative Tract Map, MultipleFamily Architectural Design Review, and Protected Tree Permits for encroachments into the protected zone of two (2) trees located in the public right-of-way and the removal of one (1) dead tree located on the subject property. Applicant: Thomas Li, Designer Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Place of Hearing:
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At said time and place an opportunity will be afforded to all those interested and the public in general to be heard. All persons are hereby advised that should any person desire to legally challenge any action taken by the Arcadia City Council with respect to the above matters and this public hearing, such person may be limited to raising only those issues and objections raised by such person or other persons at or prior to the time of the public hearing. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) persons with a disability who require a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the Arcadia City Clerk’s Office at (626) 574-5455. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held for the project described below. The project includes the following: A. Categorical Exemption per Section 15301(e) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – Existing Facilities
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Project Planner: Jordan Chamberlin, Associate Planner JChamberlin@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 821-4334 City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066
B. Planning Commission Administrative Modification No. PC AM 17-29 Project Description: An Administrative Modification request to convert 573 square feet of existing attic space into livable area and maintain the existing second story side yard setback of 5’-0” whereas 19’-0” is required. The Highlands Homeowners’ Association has reviewed and approved the proposed addition.
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To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JAMES E. KOENEN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ROBERT POOLE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ROBERT POOLE 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 in this court as follows: 02/06/18 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
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Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JAMES E. KOENEN CASE NO. 17STPB07950
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 323282-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 the seller are: EPICUREAN LINKS INC., 510 & 512 E. Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006 (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: RONGO CORPORATION, 510 & 512 E. Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are all fixture and equipment of that certain business located at: 510 & 512 E. Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006. (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: CAFE FUSION. (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 01/17/18 at the office of Jade Escrow, Inc., 9604 Las Tunas Drive Temple City, CA 91780, Escrow No. 323282-BY, Escrow Officer: Betty Sit (8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above. (9) The last date for filing claims is 01/16/18. (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: November 2, 2017 TRANSFEREES: RONGO CORPORATION, a California Corporation By: S/ MAN WING CHOU, President 12/28/17 CNS-3084448# ARCADIA WEEKLY
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 JOEL B. CONNOR, ESQ. SBN 249080 LAW OFFICES OF JOEL B. CONNOR 4605 LANKERSHIM BLVD. STE 305 NORTH HOLLYWOOD CA 91602 12/28/17, 1/1, 1/4/18 CNS-3083972# MONROVIA WEEKLY
CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: CARMEN GRANADOS 216 E. UPAS MCALLEN, TX 78504 OR WHEREVER SHE MAY BE FOUND Greetings: YOU (AND EACH OF YOU) ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the County Court At Law #6 of Hidalgo County at the Courthouse being located at 100 N. Closner, in the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas, by filing a written answer at or before 10 o'clock A.M. of the first Monday next after the expiration of fortytwo days from the date of the issuance of this citation, the date for answer being the 17th day of November, 2017 to Plaintiff's Petition filed in said Court, on the 24th day of July, 2017, in this cause, numbered CL13-0559-F on the docket of said Court and styled JEANIE ARMSTRONG; ALFONSO SOTO vs. LARRY TATE; CARMEN GRANADOS A brief statement of the name of this suit is as follows, to_wit:* * INJURY OR DAMAGE - OTHER (OCA) The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of
law, and the mandates hereof, and make due return as the law directs. Witness, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., Clerk of the County Court(s) of Hidalgo County, Texas. Issued and given under my hand and the seal of said Court at office this the 6th day of October, 2017. ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR. COUNTY CLERK, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS 100 N. CLOSNER EDINBURG, TEXAS 78539 COUNTY COURT AT LAW #6 By: .cç , Deputy VALERIE ORTEG NOTICE You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney's do not ifie a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you Plaintiff/ Plaintiffs Attorney: DAVID L FLORES 118 E CANO EDINBURG, TX 78539 Publish December 14, 21, 28, January 4, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY
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Monrovia City Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MONROVIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at 7:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter before the City Council of the City of Monrovia on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, in Council Chambers at Monrovia City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, 91016. The purpose of the Public Hearing will be to obtain views from citizens on the proposed 44th Year (Fiscal Year 2018-2019) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocation.
APPLICATION:
Conditional Use Permit CUP2018-01
REQUEST: Applicant is requesting approval for a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a two-story, 28 bed assisted living facility for seniors. The subject property is located within “The Rose Gardens at Santa Teresita Specific Plan” located on a 12 acre site with 2.7 acres located in the City of Monrovia. The remaining 9.3 acres are located in the City of Duarte. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION ENVIRONMENTAL South Ivy Avenue DETERMINATION: 415 A Program Environmental Impact Report (ProMonrovia, CA 91016 gram EIR) was certified on June 14, 2011 (State Clearing House This Notice is to inform you of a public by hearing determine whether or The not thecertified following request should EIR No. 2010091021) thetoCity of Duarte. Program be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: provided a program-level assessment of the environmental impacts Further details regarding the use of CDBG funds are available in APPLICATION: Use Permit CUP2018-01 resulting fromConditional development pursuant to the land use policy and the Community Development Department at Monrovia City Hall, 415 REQUEST: implementation Applicant requesting approval for a set Conditional PermitRose for theGarof theis goals and policies forth Use in The South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, 91016, between the hours of a two-story, 28 bed assisted living facility for seniors. The dens at Santaconstruction Teresita Specific The proposed project is conof 7:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M., Monday through Thursday. subject property is located Plan. within “The Rose Gardens at Santa Teresita Specific Plan” located a 12 pursuant acre site with to 2.7the acresPublic located in the City sistent with the Program EIR,onand Resources The remaining 9.3 acres are located in the City of Duarte. Code 21083.3of Monrovia. and CEQA Guidelines sections 15162, 15168, and /s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC, City Clerk 15183 is exempt from the requirement that additional environmental ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: A Program Environmental Impact Report (Program EIR) was certified on documentation be prepared. Publish December 28, 2017 June 14, 2011 (State Clearing House No. 2010091021) by the City of Duarte. The certified Program EIR provided a program-level assessment MONROVIA WEEKLY resulting from development APPLICANT: of the environmental impacts Santa Teresita, Inc. pursuant to the land use policy and implementation of the goals and policies set forth in The Rose Gardens at Santa Teresita Specific Plan. The proposed project is consistent with1216 the Program EIR, and pursuant the Public PROPERTY ADDRESS: Royal Oaks Drive to(APN: 8530Resources Code 21083.3 and CEQA Guidelines sections 15162, 15168, 001-067 and 8530-001-066) and 15183 is exempt from the requirement that additional environmental documentation be prepared.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016
DATE APPLICANT:
AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 Santa Teresita, Inc. at 7:30 PM 1216 Royal Oaks Drive (APN: 8530-001-067 and 8530-001-066)
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 7:30 PM PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council ChamThis Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia Council Monrovia, Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, bers, 415 SouthCity IvyHall, Avenue, California or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or California 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: AREA MAP: APPLICATION: Conditional Use Permit CUP2018-02
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PLANNING is COMMISSION REQUEST: MONROVIA Applicant requesting a Conditional Use PerSouth Ivy Avenueresidential dwellings resulting in a mit to construct two415 new detached Monrovia, CA 91016 two-story second unit behind a main dwelling. The subject property Notice is toisinform you ofin a public hearing to determine whetherMedium-High or not the following request should located the RM2500 (Residential Density) zone.
Subject Site 1216 Royal Oaks Drive
ranted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:
LICATION:ENVIRONMENTAL Conditional Use Permit CUP2018-02
UEST:
DETERMINATION: Exemption (Class Applicant isCategorical requesting a Conditional Use Permit to 3) construct
two new detached residential dwellings resulting in a two-story second unit behind main dwelling. The subject property is locatedProperty in the RM2500 APPLICANT:a(Residential Wang Feng and Chen Xiaomin, Owners Medium-High Density) zone.
IRONMENTAL PROPERTY ADDRESS: 410 South ERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 3)
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5th Avenue
FengOF and HEARING: Chen Xiaomin, Property Owners January 10, DATE AND Wang HOUR Wednesday, PM 410 South 5th Avenue
at 7:30 PERTY ADDRESS:
If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to rais-
If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone ing someone else raised at the public hearelse raised at theonly publicthose hearing issues described you in thisor notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division or prior to, the will not alter the zoning status delivered of your ing at, described inpublic thishearing. notice,Thisorapplication in written correspondence property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565. to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This ap2018
plication will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565.
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E AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 7:30 PM
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CE OF HEARING: Monrovia CityIvy Hall, Council Chambers, South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, bers, 415 South Avenue, Monrovia,415California ornia
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Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, January 4, 2018 after 4 p.m. at: Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565. Sheri Bermejo Planning Division Manager
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If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to rais-
u challengeing this only application in court, you you may be to raising only raised those issues you public or someone those issues orlimited someone else at the hearraised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the ing this notice, in written correspondence ning Division at, described or prior to, the in public hearing. Thisor application will not alter the zoning statusdelivered of your to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This erty. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626)ap5565. plication will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or
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Trustee Notices T.S. No.: 2017-04233 APN: 8509-023-006 TRA No.: 06264 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale 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 will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: TYANNE EVANS, A SINGLE WOMAN Beneficiary Name: Wescom Credit Union Duly Appointed Trustee: Integrated Lender Services, Inc. a Delaware corporation and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/2/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0458554 in book ---, page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 1/9/2018 at 10:30 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: $76,577.57 The property heretofore is being sold “as is.” The street Address or other common designation of real property is purported to be: 103 AVORA STREET, MONROVIA, CA 91016 Legal Description: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N.: 8509-023-006 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. 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. 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,
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priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-844-477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.stoxposting.com/sales-calendars/, using the file number assigned to this case 2017-04233. 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. “NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: WE REQUIRE CERTIFIED FUNDS AT SALE BY CASHIER’S CHECK(S) PAYABLE DIRECTLY TO “INTEGRATED LENDER SERVICES, INC.” TO AVOID DELAYS IN ISSUING THE FINAL DEED”. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: 12/7/2017 Integrated Lender Services, Inc. a Delaware corporation, as Trustee 2411 West La Palma Avenue, Suite 350 - Bldg. 1 Anaheim, California 92801 (800) 232-8787 For Sale Information please call: 1-844-4777869 Michael Reagan, Trustee Sales Officer 904200 / 2017-04233 STOX, 12-14-2017,1221-2017,12-28-2017 MONROVIA WEEKLY TSG No.: 160328546 TS No.: L549972 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: APN: 5779-010-073 Property Address: 138 EL DORADO STREET #D ARCADIA, CA 91006 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/11/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/24/2018 at 10:00 A.M., T.D. Service Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/15/2006, as Instrument No. 06 2796614, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: HUGO YIN, A SINGLE MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 5779-010-073 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 138 EL DORADO STREET #D, ARCADIA, CA 91006 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $654,872.09. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)9390772 or visit this Internet Web http://search. nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case L549972 Information about post-
ponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: T.D. Service Company 4000 W. Metropolitan Drive, Ste 400 Orange, CA 92868 T.D. Service Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0321934 To: ARCADIA WEEKLY 12/14/2017, 12/21/2017, 12/28/2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA16-739282-BF Order No.: 730-1607197-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/13/2005. 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): Olivia Martinez and Alex Martinez, wife and husband Recorded: 4/25/2005 as Instrument No. 05 0952114 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 9/21/2011 as Instrument No. 20111285411 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 6/2/2008 as Instrument No. 20080965339 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 1/18/2018 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: $383,349.72 The purported property address is: 2828 WEIDERMEYER AVENUE, ARCADIA, CA 91006 Assessor's Parcel No.: 5791-030-019 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-16-739282BF. 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 sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary'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. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-9390772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16739282-BF IDSPub #0135031 12/28/2017 1/4/2018 1/11/2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY
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he 2018 Rose Bowl pits the second and third best teams in college football against each other in Pasadena. University of Oklahoma is ranked number two in this year’s seating, while the University of Georgia is ranked number three. However, the 2018 Rose Bowl Game represents more than just the semi-finals before the National college championship. This year’s Rose Bowl is an epic battle between one of college football’s best defensive teams vs. one of the best offensive teams.
Both teams have been recognized by the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) committee, a council of 13 coaches and experts in the field, for their efforts in the 2017 college football season. BCS committee decisions are generally based upon the difficulty of the teams played and the win/loss ratio they accrue throughout the season. Both teams have had a tough struggle this year and emerged with a similar overall record of 12 wins and 1 loss. The Oklahoma Sooners managed to win all their games away from their home stadium, but lost in their home territory once this year, to the Clemson Tigers, the number 1-ranked team this year. Meanwhile, the Georgia Bulldogs won all of their
home games and lost one game away at Auburn against the Auburn Tigers, who are ranked number 7 this year. This loss is a particularly important turning point for Georgia, as their deep-seeded rivalry with Auburn spans more than a century. The first meeting between the two teams was in late-February of 1892 and ended in an Auburn victory 10-0. Georgia has two main strengths this year, defense and their noteworthy ability to run the ball. Fielding one of the best defensive teams in college football, the Bulldogs managed to stop every team they played against, with the exception of their age-old rival, but defense alone is not enough to secure victory and make it to the Rose Bowl.
Georgia arguably has the best running game in college football as well. "That's our mindset going into every game. We're going to run the ball. It really doesn't matter how many people you put in the box, we're still going to try to run the ball," said Bulldog fullback Christian Payne in an interview with the Associated Press. Oklahoma also has two strengths that has carried them this far, their offensive game and more specifically, their quarterback. Oklahoma averaged 42 points-per-game this season, the highest average in the 2018 college football season. Their skill in scoring is multifaceted and relies on the talent of their entire offensive line. However, having a good quarterback, making the right
calls, is where those plays begin to unfold. Oklahoma has managed to secure and develop quarterback Baker Mayfield over the course of his college education. Mayfield is this year’s Heisman Trophy winner, meaning he is widely recognized at the best player in college football, and is a graduating senior, indicating his performance has been time-tested and could very well be at its peak. While Mayfield is this year’s Heisman champion and is on his way out of college football, Georgia’s quarterback, Jake Fromm, is already on next year’s Heisman list of candidates according to USA Today, but next year’s award is still an entire season away. For both teams, this is their second appearance
in the Rose Bowl, with the Sooners winning 34-14 against the Washington State Cougars in 2003. Georgia, however, has not appeared in the Rose Bowl since 1943, when they beat the UCLA Bruins 9-0. Whichever team wins the Rose Bowl in 2018 will move on to the National Championship for college football, the college equivalent of the Super Bowl in the NFL, and will be the best team of the year. With both teams suffering one loss, mastering opposite strategies of the game and pitting both a favored champion and prospective champion, more is at stake in the 2018 Rose Bowl Game than the ability to play in the National Championship.
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