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Four Suspected Gang Members Found Guilty of Pasadena Murders Each faces life in prison without possibility of parole Table of Contents News & Community. . . . 3 Obituaries . . . 4 Crime Blotters . . . . 5 Break Time. . . 6 Calendar of Events . . . 7 Arts & Entertainment . . 9 Rose Parade . . . . 10-11 Education . . . 13 Business . . . 14 Opinion . . . 16 Lifestyle . . . 15 Classifieds . . . 17 Sports . . . 19
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Four suspected Duarte gang members were convicted Wednesday of conspiracy to commit murder and other charges in connection with three homicides and two attempted homicides that occurred in a two-month period in Pasadena as a result of what authorities believe was a gang feud. Isaiah Daniels, 25; Pernell Barnes, 21; Charod Robinson, 29; and Derion Lee, 35, faced one charge of conspiracy to
Pasadena PD released these photos when the group was first arrested. - Courtesy photos / Pasadena PD
commit murder, two counts of murder, two counts of attempted murder and one count of shooting at an inhab-
ited dwelling. Lee faced one additional count of murder. A jury found them guilty on Dec. 26, 2018. They face life in
prison without the possibility of parole. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 7 but is likely to get continued, according
to Richard Santiago, public information officer with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
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PPOA Supports Pasadena Officer Accused of Racial Bias A jury awarded $750,000 to a door- to-door salesman who was held at gunpoint by off-duty police Officer Sam De Sylva while soliciting in the officer’s neighborhood. The salesman was arrested, but prosecutors declined to file any charges against him. The Pasadena Police Officers Association (PPOA) has said the organization, as well as Chief John Perez, stand firmly behind the officer and don’t believe he did anything wrong. David Llanes, treasurer of PPOA, issued the following statement last week on behalf of the association and its entire membership in response to an online article published last week on Pasadena Now:
“Many of us have been victims of eager, unprofessional, rude and overly aggressive solicitors, who come to our doors uninvited and continue to push their wares even after being asked to leave. The majority of solicitors are hardworking individuals trying to make a living. But, there are also those who have nefarious intentions. Criminal groups casing homes to see who is home and what may be inside as you are distracted by their so-called, ‘sales pitch’ is a common occurrence. Several published news articles describe this crime trend. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com NEWS
Families Explore 3D Printing at Arcadia Library Excited by the possibilities that 3D printing offers? Children in fourth through eighth grade and their parents are invited to attend a 3D design workshop at the Arcadia Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 1:30-3 p.m. and 3:455:15 p.m. Participants will learn how to use Tinkercard to create basic designs. They’ll also get to design an object. One lucky participant will have their design printed. In-person registration begins on Saturday, Jan. 5 in
the Library’s Jerry Broadwell Children’s Room. City residents with proof of address will register from 10-11 a.m. and open registration will start at 11 a.m. that day. For more information, call (626) 821-5566 or visit the Arcadia Public Library’s website at ArcadiaCA.gov/library. The Arcadia Public Library is located at 20 W. Duarte Road. The Library is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
The four Medal of Honor recipients were honored at a black tie event at Post 13 in Pasadena. – Photo by Alex Cordero / Beacon Media News
American Legion Recognizes Medal of Honor Recipients in Pasadena alex CORDERO corderoalex82@yahoo.com
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he American Legion celebrated its centennial year by hosting a black tie party and honoring four Medal of Honor recipients at the historic American Legion Post 13 in the City of Pasadena. They also showcased a float at the Tournament of Roses Parade for the first time in over 30 years. The four Medal of Honor recipients rode on the float along with other important members representing the organization at the Rose Parade, and received the red carpet treatment at the American Legion black tie event on Dec. 30. The honorees are all from different generations and each represents a war era. The names of the Medal of Honor recipients recognized at the black tie party event are: Corporal Hershel “Woody”
Williams of WWII, Corporal Ron Rosser of the Korean War, Walter “Joe” Marm of the Vietnam War and Britt Slabinski of the Global War on Terror. Corporal Williams fought dangerously for four hours covered only by four riflemen under relentless enemy fire in Iwo Jima, Japan as a demolition sergeant. Corporal Rosser was determined to fight against all odds, charging the enemy with only a caliber and a grenade, and single-handedly killed at least 13 of the enemy in Korea. Second Lieutenant Marm decimated four enemies under heavy fire, charged across 30 meters of open ground killing more enemies and ultimately broke enemy fire in Vietnam. Last but not least is Senior Chief Slabinski who put his life in danger to rescue his teammate who was lost when a helicopter crashed after being hit by enemy fire
before landing atop a 10,000foot snow covered mountain in Afghanistan. Are you intimidated at all by anything you just read? Or, are you proud of the way these men represented our country in matters of life and death around the world? All of these men have displayed the highest traditions of fighting spirit, courage, devotion and leadership in their own line of service. Please be sure to visit the following links to read their full bios on the Congressional Medal of Honor Society website: cmohs.org/recipientdetail/3066/williamshershel-woodrow.php. -cmohs.org/recipientdetail/3182/rosser-ronald-e. php. -cmohs.org/recipientdetail/3351/marm-walterjoseph-jr.php. cmohs.org/recipientdetail/3524/slabinski-britt-k. php.
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Monrovia Loses Another Gem:
Charlotte Schamadan
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onrovia is known as the Gem City of the Foothills, but in many respects the gems are her many dedicated and involved residents. Sadly, on the Friday before Christmas the community lost Charlotte Schamadan when she lost her almost decade long battle with sinus cancer and other health issues. Charlotte was not a native Monrovian but moved here from Alhambra in 1979 and immediately adopted her new hometown. As one of her good friends Joanne Spring explained: “Charlotte Schamadan loved Monrovia! Monrovia loved Charlotte Schamadan! This highly public consensual love affair was a win/win relationship that benefited both more than those of us who witnessed it will ever fully comprehend.” Despite being deaf Charlotte was unstoppable. She became involved in election campaigns, chairing many of them over the years. Locally she was involved with the Quota Club (even serving as the International President of that Organization), Monrovia Historic Preservation Group, The Monrovia Education Foundation, Monrovia Guild of Children’s Hospital, Foothill Unity Center (serving several terms as
Charlotte Schamadan’s leaves behind a strong legacy in Monrovia. - Courtesy photo
president), and Foothill Developmental School. All this and she found time to serve on the local cable commission and at least two Chamber of Commerce committees. Years ago she was one of the members of the Centennial Committee to celebrate Monrovia’s 100th birthday in 1986. Out of this grew the Monrovia Historical Museum Foundation when the members of the Centennial Committee felt something permanent was needed. Likely as a result of her own hearing challenges, Charlotte was a strong
supporter of the House Ear Institute. This non-profit is dedicated to advancing hearing science working with researchers, and educating those in need of assistance. Her husband Lee wishes to hold services on Charlotte’s birthday on Jan 19 at a time to be announced. Services are still pending and will be noted here as soon as the family lets this publication know. Read More at, MonroviaWeekly.com, under Community
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ARCADIA Dec. 24 At approximately 11:08 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of West Woodruff Avenue regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed the residence was burglarized while it was tented for fumigation. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Dec. 25 Around 12:20 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of West Palm Drive regarding a battery report. The officer discovered a husband pushed his wife to the ground and punched her during a dispute. The suspect, a 42-year-old male from Arcadia, was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Just before 9:18 a.m., an officer responded to Re-Planet, 1101 West Huntington Drive, regarding a burglary report. The officer determined unknown suspect(s) cut a pad lock to the exterior door and ransacked the recycling center. The loss is unknown at the time of this report. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Dec. 26 At about 1:47 p.m., an officer responded Macy’s, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. Loss prevention witnessed the suspect steal $690.00 worth of merchandise. Upon contacting the suspect, the officer discovered he was a 16-yearold juvenile from Duarte and was in possession of tobacco. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Shortly after 5:32 p.m., an officer responded to Bath and Body Works, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. An investigation revealed the suspect stole more than $1,300.00 worth of merchandise from four different stores within the mall. The 30-year-old female from
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Baldwin Park was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Dec. 27 Before 8:05 a.m., an officer responded to the 600 block of Fano Street regarding a stolen vehicle report. The victim stated her 2000 Chevrolet truck was stolen from her residence sometime during the previous night. A records check revealed the vehicle had been stolen, involved in a collision, and subsequently stored by the California Highway Patrol. The investigation is ongoing. Around 10:22 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1400 block of South Eighth Avenue regarding a fraud report. The reporting party discovered a mailed check was stolen, altered, and issued to “Julian Salazar” for $800.00. The investigation is ongoing. Dec. 28 At about 6:36 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 500 block of Fairview Avenue regarding a suspicious person. The officer located the subject and, during a consensual search, discovered he was in possession of burglary tools. He was later identified as the suspect in a residential burglary. The 36-year-old male from Pomona was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Just before 8:28 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 00 block of West Wistaria Avenue regarding an audible alarm activation. The officer discovered the unknown suspect(s) smashed a rear sliding glass door and fled the scene once the alarm activated. The investigation is ongoing. Dec. 29 Shortly after 4:56 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 300 block of East Camino Real Avenue regarding the activation of an audible alarm. While searching the home, officers located
the suspect hiding in a closet. The 28-year-old male transient from Hacienda Heights was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At approximately 8:17 p.m., an officer responded to the 99 Cent Store, 140 East Duarte Road, regarding an intoxicated subject yelling at customers. The officer located the 28-year-old male from Monrovia and determined he was unable to care for himself. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
MONROVIA Dec 20 At 11:03 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of Almond called to report a domestic violence incident. The victim’s ex-boyfriend came to her house to talk, they began arguing and an altercation ensued. During the altercation, the ex-boyfriend spit on her and then left the location. Officers were unable to locate the male. The investigation is continuing. Dec. 21 At 12:24 p.m., officers responded to a traffic collision in the 700 block of E. Foothill. A motorist failed to yield for a red traffic signal and collided into another vehicle. Both parties involved complained of pain and were treated on scene by Monrovia Paramedics. At 1:56 p.m., a resident called to report she was a victim of fraud. The caller purchased gift cards from a business in the 100 block of W. Foothill. She later called a phone number she believed to be Ticketmaster to return concert tickets. The person she spoke with on the phone convinced her to purchase google gift cards in the amount of $400 and then give him the numbers off the back of the gift cards in order to receive a refund for the concert tickets. She did not receive a refund and she was out $400. The investigation is continuing.
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At 6:02 p.m., officers were dispatched to a traffic collision in the 500 block of W. Colorado. A pedestrian was walking in a crosswalk when a motorist struck him. Monrovia Paramedics arrived on scene and treated the pedestrian. The pedestrian complained of pain to his legs, but refused to go to the hospital. The party at fault was issued a citation. Dec. 22 At 10:37 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of Hurstview reported a male subject had taken Christmas decorations from her front yard. After watching her home surveillance video, she saw a male subject take the decorations approximately two hours prior to discovering them missing. This investigation is continuing.
refused an Emergency Protective Order, did not want medical treatment, and did not want prosecution. Officers went to the residence to speak with the male half and he was subsequently arrested for domestic violence. Numerous firearms were confiscated from the home for safekeeping, per domestic violence statute. At 11:15 p.m., a caller reported that a battery just occurred in the 600 block of E. Colorado. The victim and several witnesses were in the alley when a vehicle approached and tried to pass them, but couldn’t get through. The suspect exited the vehicle and began punching one of the subjects. The suspect fled in his vehicle prior to officers arriving. The investigation is continuing. Dec. 25
Dec. 23 At 2:52 p.m., a caller reported a disturbance at a residence between a male and female in the 200 block of W. Palm. Officers arrived and contacted the female at the residence. An investigation revealed the altercation was only verbal, however, there was a domestic violence restraining order against the male subject who left prior to the officers arriving. The investigation is continuing. Dec. 24 At 7:40 a.m., a female victim came into the Monrovia Police Department lobby to report a domestic violence incident that occurred in the 1700 block of Alamitas. The victim and her husband got into a verbal argument that became physical. The victim
At 4:55 a.m., officers were dispatched to the parking lot of a hotel in the 900 block of S. Fifth regarding a male subject possibly breaking into a vehicle. Officers arrived and detained the subject who was in possession of a pry tool. When officers attempted to pat down the subject, he resisted and tried to break away. The subject tried spitting on officers as they took him into custody. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody. Dec. 26 At 1:55 p.m., security for a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington called to report a shoplifter. A male entered the business to steal. Loss Prevention approached the subject outside and detained him until the police arrived. Officers arrived and
took the subject into custody. At 5:16 p.m., a victim in the 600 block of Linwood called to report a theft. Her unlocked vehicle, which was parked in front of her residence, was ransacked and items were missing. The investigation is continuing.
SIERRA MADRE Dec. 24 At about 1:41AM, a resident called shortly after and advised that a vehicle crashed into a yard in the 00 block of Mountain Trail and that subjects fled from the vehicle. The vehicle was determined to be stolen as SMPD officers arrested one juvenile male subject nearby. Following a search of the area with an assist from Monrovia PD, El Monte PD and Arcadia PD, officers arrested another juvenile male believed to be one of the subjects seen running from the stolen vehicle. Both male subjects were transported to the Pasadena Jail, cited and released their parents. Dec. 25 Sometime between 12/24/18 at 5:00PM and 12/25/18 at 10:00AM, a victim parked and secured her vehicle in front of her residence in the area of the 500 block of E. Grandview Ave. The victim later discovered the rear driver side window of her vehicle was smashed and her leather bag containing miscellaneous toiletries was taken A male in the area of E. Sierra Madre Bl. and Mountain Trail was arrested for indecent exposure in the presence of several people. The subject was transported to the Pasadena Jail.
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The famous house that appears in Netflix’s new thriller “Bird Box” is in Monrovia. – Courtesy photo - instagram @lynagphoto
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FRIday - JANUARY 4 Ricky Z at Arcadia Blues Club, Jan. 4 from 7-11:30 p.m. (18 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006). Start your weekend with a great night of blues featuring Ricky Z accompanied by Bobby Bluehouse & ABC All-Stars. Tickets are $5. Food is available for purchase until midnight and parking is free. For more information, visit ArcadiaBluesClub.com. – ARCADIA
Taste of Korea
Jan 8 from 1 -4 p.m.
Puddle of Mudd at The Rose – Pasadena, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. (245 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101). Puddle of Mudd has sold over 7 million albums and had a string of No. 1 hits like “Blurry,” “Psycho,” and “Away from Me.” Tickets range from $25 to $40. For more information, visit WhereMusicMeetsTheSoul.com. – PASADENA
SATURday - JANUARY 5 Sneak Haircuts Live at the Buccaneer, Jan. 5 from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. (70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). The band is returning to the pirate-themed bar. Admission is free but drinks are not. For more information, visit @sneakyhaircuts on Facebook. – SIERRA MADRE There will be three demos from side dishes to confectionery. - Courtesy photo / Institute of Culinary Education
Don’t Tell Pasadena, Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. (the exact address will be emailed to you the morning of the show once you have purchased your ticket). Don’t Tell Comedy is a secret comedy show that has featured names like Ali Wong, Tom Segura, and Ila Shlesinger. General admission is $15 and VIP is $25. For more information, visit DontTellComedy.com. – PASADENA
Taste of Korea at Institute of Culinary Education – Los Angles, Jan. 8 from 1-4 p.m. (521 E. Green St., Lab M-211, Pasadena, CA 91101). During three 1-hour demos you will explore and taste the basics and indispensable staples of Korea’s culinary traditions. Registration is free. For more information, visit Eventbrite.com. – PASADENA
Sunday - JANUARY 6 Moonlight Forest at the Los Angeles Arboretum, Jan. 6 from 5:30-10 p.m. (301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007). This is your last chance to view the magnificent lanterns depicting dragons, pandas and more. Tickets range from $23 to $28. For more information, visit Arboretum.org. - ARCADIA The Jane Austen Tea Social at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, Jan. 6 from 1:30-5:30 p.m. (150 N. Madison Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101). This Regency tea and dance features the opportunity to learn how to dance the Regency waltz. Tickets are $25. For more information, visit HistoricalTeaAndDance.org. – PASADENA PCC Flea Market at Pasadena City College, Jan. 6 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106). The PCC Flea Market is known primarily for selling antiques and collectibles, with the products varying from high-end antiques to rummage sale-type items. Admission is free. For more information, visit Pasadena.edu. – PASADENA
MONday - JANUARY 7 Brittany Ackerman at Vroman’s Bookstore, Jan. 7 from 7-8 p.m. (695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA
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91101). Brittany Ackerman discusses and signs her book “The Perpetual Motion Machine.” Ron Koertge, author of “Yellow Moving Van,” will be joining Brittany in conversation. Admission is free but those wishing to get books signed must purchase at least one copy of the author’s most recent title from Vroman’s. For more information, visit VromansBookstore.com. – PASADENA
TUEsday - JANUARY 8 Songwriter Serenade at Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant & Bar, Jan. 8 from 7-9:30 p.m. (145 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006). More than 10 artists will perform for this special celebration. Admission is free but food and drinks are not. For more information, visit @TheSongwriterSerenade on Facebook. – ARCADIA Oklahoma Ollie at The Mixx, Jan. 8 from 8 p.m. to midnight (443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101). Oklahoma Ollie has previously played with many other incredible legends such as Etta James, Curtis Griffin, the late Lowell Fulson, Willie Mae Thornton, and Lil Johnny Adams. There is no cover charge for this concert. For more information, visit TheMixxPasadena.com.
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- PASADENA Tuesday Musicale at Pasadena Central Library, Jan. 8 at 12:30 p.m., (285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91101). Live classical music brought to you at the Donald R. Wright Auditorium. This concert is free. For more information, call (626) 537-1735. – PASADENA
WEDNESday - JANUARY 9 The Foodie Space at the Pasadena Museum of California Art, Jan. 9 from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. (490 Union St., Pasadena, CA 91101). The Foodie Space is a new interactive pop-up experience where visitors will have a chance to take tons of glorious photos with giant, colorful, food-themed exhibits. The exhibit runs through Jan. 27. Tickets are $20 Tuesday l- Thursday and $25 Friday – Sunday. Admission is free for children under 2. For more information, visit TheFoodieSpace.com. – PASADENA Happy Hour Paint Class at Paint n Play Art Studio, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. (418 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Unleash your inner Renoir while enjoying adult refreshments with your friends. Tickets are $45 and it includes your refreshment. For more
information, visit Eventbrite or @traciloving418 on Facebook. – MONROVIA Game Night at the Monrovia Public Library, Jan. 9 from 6-8:30 p.m. (321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Discover new games and socialize with other gamers. This event is for adults 18-years-old and older. The event is free and snacks are provided. For more information, visit CityOfMonrovia.org. – MONROVIA
thursday - JANUARY 10 Rebels of Comedy at The Ice House, Jan. 10 at 8:30 p.m. (24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106). This is a special event with a two drink minimum and no refunds. General admission is $15. For more information, visit IceHouseComedy.com. - PASADENA Trivia Night at Mt. Lowe Brewing Co., Jan. 9 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. (150 E. Saint Joseph St., Arcadia, CA 91006). Challenge your friends to a battle of the brains. Admission is free but food and drinks are note. For more information, visit MtLoweBrewing. com. – ARCADIA
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‘Tuesdays With Morrie’ Opens Feb. 23 at Sierra Madre Playhouse This play will run in repertory with ‘Stuart Little,’ the subject of a separate release Mitch Albom, on his graduation day from Brandeis University, promises to stay in touch with his beloved sociology professor, Morrie Schwartz. Mitch gets busy with life and doesn’t keep his promise. At first, he’s a jazz pianist, but abandons that career when he becomes successful as a sports journalist and sportscaster. One night, he sees Morrie on ABC-TV’s “Nightline” with Ted Koppel. Morrie’s joie de vivre in the face of his challenges from Lou Gehrig’s Disease captivates the “Nightline” audience. Mitch re-connects with Morrie, flying in to see him ultimately every Tuesday (hence this play’s title). In the time that Morrie has left, he will equip Mitch for his life ahead. Larry Eisenberg portrays Morrie. He is the longtime co-Artistic Director of the Lonny Chapman Group Repertory Theatre. His previous acting credits include roles in “Comedy of Errors”, “King Lear,” “Prelude and Liebestod,” “The Time of
Michael Moschen showing off his juggling skills. - Courtesy photo / Brad Doherty
Jeffrey Hatcher is the prolific author of twenty-eight plays. - Courtesy photo - sierramadreplayhouse.org
Your Life,” and many more. Jackson Kendall plays Mitch. Sierra Madre Playhouse audiences will remember him from his roles in “A Christmas Story,” “Charlotte’s Web” and “The Glass Menagerie.” L. Flint Esquerra directs. He is the longtime Artistic Director of The MET Theatre, where he directed “California Dreamin’,” “Western Big Sky,” “Savage World, On Holy Ground,” “Tick, Tick… Boom!,” and many more. Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom are the playwrights. Hatcher is the prolific author of twenty-eight plays,
among them “Compleat Female Stage Beauty” (which he also adapted for film), “Cousin Bette, Scotland Road, Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club,” and more. His screenplays also include “The Duchess,” “Casanova” (co-writer) and “Mr. Holmes” (which cast Ian McKellen as a 93-year-old version of the Great Detective.
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The Lineage Performing Arts Center Presents ‘The Lineage Follies’ Romeo and Juliet have Parkinson’s Disease. A woman recovering from an aneurysm recites poetry. A small crowd of folks with MS, TBI, stroke, PD and other neurological challenges presents an original piece of modern dance. This is the scene at the upcoming Lineage Follies, an event that focuses on entertainment created by persons with neurological challenges in Pasadena and the greater East Side, as well as education about neurology from the top minds in the field. The event, happening one night only on Saturday Jan. 12 will feature performances of theatre, song, and dance created in the free acting, voice and dance classes for persons with neurological challenges at Lineage, and will also feature speeches by worldclass neurologists Dr. Michele Tagliati (Cedars Sinai), Dr. Giselle Petzinger (USC), and Dr. Michael Jacowec (USC). Lineage Follies is a celebration of Lineage’s Dance
Lineage Follies is a celebration of Lineage’s Dance for Joy program, a series of creative classes that have been described as “hope in motion.” – Courtesy photo / The Lineage Performing Arts Center
for Joy program, a series of creative classes that have been described as “hope in motion.” The program makes opportunities for artistic expression accessible to all, regardless of age, ability, or background. Since its beginnings, it has expanded from solely dance into theatre, voice, and movement classes for persons with neurological challenges. The Follies event is a showcase of its growth and a celebration of the successes
of the Dance for Joy participants. The event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at The Lineage Performing Arts Center, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena CA 91101. Tickets and more info at: www.LineagePAC.org Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com under Arts & Entertainment
Moschen in Motion at Caltech Award-winning juggler Michael Moschen performs MacArthur Genius Award-winning juggler Michael Moschen will present Moschen in Motion on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium. Ranked as one of the world’s leading jugglers and one of America’s most visionary performing artists, Moschen has transformed this ancient circus art into a
mesmerizing concert form that has garnered critical acclaim as “genius,” “exhilarating virtuoso entertainment” and “flawless purity” by media such as The Los Angeles Times and The New York Times. Tickets to this performance are priced at $43, $38, and $33; youth (high school age and younger) tickets are $10. Senior rush tickets will
go on sale for $25, beginning one-half hour before the performance (subject to availability). Tickets can be purchased at the Caltech Ticket Office, 1200 E. California Blvd., Pasadena. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com under Arts & Entertainment
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Pasadena Tournament of Roses Announces 2019 Float Awards The Tournament of Roses awarded 24 floats with official honors in the 130th Rose Parade presented by Honda. These awards recognize excellence in a variety of categories and specifications. The 2019 Sweepstakes Trophy, the most beautiful entry: encompassing float design, floral presentation and entertainment, was presented to The UPS Store, Inc. The 2019 Rose Parade float award-winners are (alphabetically): - The UPS Store, Inc. won the Sweepstakes award for the most beautiful entry, encompassing float design, floral presentation and entertainment with their entry “Books Keep Us On Our Toes”
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built by Fiesta. - Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day won the Americana award for the most outstanding depiction of national treasures and traditions with their entry “Garden Fresh” built by Phoenix. - Burbank Tournament of Roses Association won the Animation award for the most outstanding use of animation with their entry “Stompin' Good Time” which was self-built. - Northwestern Mutual won the Bob Hope Humor Award for the most whimsical and amusing float with their entry “Spend Your Life Living” built by Fiesta. - Trader Joe's Company won the Crown City Innovator award for the most outstand-
ing use of imagination, innovation and technology with their entry “Ride Captain Ride” built by Phoenix. - Sierra Madre Rose Float Association won the Director award for the most outstanding artistic design and use of floral and non-floral materials with their entry “Harmony's Garden” which was self-built. - Cal Poly Universities won the Extraordinaire award for the most extraordinary float with their entry “Far Out Frequencies” which was self-built. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com under News
Guests ring in the new year at Lucky Baldwin’s, colloquially known as ‘The Club.’ – Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
BITTER COLD TEMPS DON’T DETER PASADENA’S BIGGEST PARTY Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
It was a cold night for parade goers and New Year’s Eve revelers but the Mario Brothers and scores of cars
cruised Colorado Boulevard during Pasadena’s annual riteof-passage - people watching on the pre-parade route. In East Pasadena, the British pub Lucky Baldwin’s celebrated early (at 4 p.m. PST) which was the official
time London celebrated the ringing in of the New Year. While attendance was lower than average this year, there was no shortage of fun on Pasadena streets and in local businesses, particularly those that served champagne.
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2019 ROSE PARADE SUFFERS MECHANICAL INTERRUPTION AND ENDS ON HIGH NOTE Galen PATTERSON galen.patterson303@gmail.com
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he 2019 Rose Parade began on a chilly, winter morning on the first day of the new year. The performers staged themselves and equipment along Orange Grove Avenue in Pasadena, anticipating the moment when the show would begin. Bare-shouldered dancers moved rapidly in an effort to increase their body heat, and attendees
shivered under blankets in the stands alongside the road. One woman danced fearlessly in front of her seat and with a quick announcement the parade began. Grand Marshall and 10-time Grammy Awardwinner Chaka Khan performed a song for the audience, and while her float carried on along the parade route, Khan retreated to her Grand Marshall’s vehicle to be displayed later in the show. The order of march from that moment on held to
true Rose Parade fashion: eclectic, with a wide array of ideas and displays. One minute, a massive, flower-covered and cleverly designed machine would roll by with several people waving from it. The next minute, a unit of therapeutic, dwarfed minihorses trot by followed by marching bands from around the world. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com
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Social Media Snubs 130th Rose Parade and Chaka Khan Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
This year’s Rose Parade was a little different than previous years as well as rather windy, cold and full of technical difficulties including some serious sound issues for the opening act, Chaka Khan. By all accounts, it was also far less crowded
than in previous years. Chaka Khan performed the opening number with energy and vitality usually reserved for bigger venues however, there were some serious issues preventing people from hearing her performance and one on social media accused Khan of being drunk. “My New Year’s resolution to always stay positive
made it until I saw Chaka Khan’s performance at the #RoseBowlParade #NewYearsDay #HappyNewYear2019 #RoseParade Well, it was POSITIVELY awful.” Another Twitter user wrote, “The opening show of the #TournamentOfRoses parade was terrible. It sounded like Chaka Khan was singing in a canyon. Not
a good start to the parade.” The 130th Rose Parade featured floral floats, spirited marching bands and high-stepping equestrian units along the 5.5–mile route down Colorado Boulevard. Then this happened: the creators of a Rose Parade float that caught fire and caused a considerable delay in the parade on New Year’s
Day could face a fine, Tournament of Roses officials said Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles Times. The Chinese American Heritage Foundation’s float, which depicted the moment when two locomotives met face to face upon the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, was disabled about 9:45 a.m. by a small fire near Orange
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Dodgers Visit Arcadia’s Camino Grove Elementary School It was nothing but blue at Camino Grove Elementary School recently, proving the power of the pen is truly inspirational. A day after the Dodgers lost in the World Series, the entire fifth grade class was given a homework assignment they will likely never forget. The task: write the Los Angeles Dodgers a hand-written letter to congratulate the team on another remarkable season and maybe try and lift their spirits a bit after the tough loss. The Roadrunners hit the assignment out of the park. The Dodgers were delighted to receive the letters, many accompanied with detailed
The fifth grade class wrote letters to the Dodgers after their loss at the World Series. - Courtesy photo / AUSD
illustrations and baseball artwork. The team was so inspired and impressed, they had Justin Turner, Kenley Jansen, Joc Pederson, and Manager Dave Roberts read some of the letters for the team’s annual holiday video. By way of an additional surprise, Greg Taylor and Erick Vazquez from the Dodger’s Video Production team visited Camino Grove to debut the video and interview the students to capture their reaction while watching the video for the first time. The nearly 100 students who took part in this assignment were also given Dodgers hats and shirts.
MUSD Creates College Bound Culture at Area Schools
The first round of applications will be accepted Jan. 10 through Feb. 1. - Courtesy photo / Facebook, @PasadenaUnifiedSchoolDistrict
Pasadena Open Enrollment/School Choice Application Period Begins The Pasadena Unified School District’s (PUSD) annual Open EnrollmentSchool Choice for the 20192020 academic year begins Jan. 10. Online applications for students who live within the district’s attendance boundaries, as well as children of PUSD employees, will be accepted through Feb. 1 at openenrollment.info. While all students who live within PUSD boundaries are assured placement in their neighborhood school, the district’s annual Open Enrollment-School Choice offers families an
opportunity to apply to themed, magnet, or specialized schools and programs outside the boundaries of their school of residence. Themed and magnet programs in PUSD include dual language immersion programs in French, Mandarin or Spanish; magnet schools focused on arts, early college, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM); international baccalaureate; and high school college and career academies. PUSD schools are offering special events and tours to welcome current and prospective
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Dip into The Pond Ice Cream shop in Arcadia emily g. peters emilygpeters@gmail.com
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e know you just made your resolution to get in shape in 2019, but we’ve already got your cheat day ready at The Pond Ice Cream in Arcadia. Barely a year old, The Pond is all about soft serve with an Instagram-worthy swish. It started when coffee shop owner Nancy Lien pivoted from beans to creams to explore flavors from her travels across the Pacific—aka “the pond.” “To Nancy, there’s no age to ice cream. She wanted to have a product that could be readily available to anyone at any time,” said The Pond Marketing Manager Brian Zheng. Open late (the boutique closes most nights at 10 p.m.), Lien focused on satisfying ice cream cravings no matter what time they occurred with Asian-oriented flavors like matcha, milk tea and edible charcoal
The Pond Ice Cream opened in Arcadia in 2018. Some unique flavors are cocoa bay, Dole Whip. - Photo by Emily G. Peters / Beacon Media News
waffle cones. Accessibility was a necessity, too. “When developing the menu, Nancy didn’t want to exclude people who might be lactose intolerant, so she incorporated a dairyfree alternative for those who can’t digest milk,” said Zheng. Ice cream flavors at The Pond shift monthly, with a few standards constantly in the mix. So far the options are somewhat limited, but change keeps it interesting. “One of our most popular
ice creams is the Cocoa Bay; it’s coconut based but tastes more like chocolate,” said Zheng, whose personal favorite is the milk tea. “Nancy definitely wants to expand the menu and has many recipes in mind that she plans on releasing next year. With luck, visitors will find something new to try each time they come in.” Where The Pond adds variety is the toppings, from condensed milk to Froot Loops and more (we recommend adding Rice Krispies
for more crunch without too much sweetness). Every cone or cup is topped with a jaunty Goldfish cracker for obvious reasons. Classic ice cream scoops in favorite flavors like chocolate and vanilla are available, but soft serve is where The Pond shines. “We made the choice to go with soft serve because it complements our aesthetic the best,” explained Zheng. “It’s smooth, not too sweet, and gives the customer some creativity to pick out their own toppings to bring out different elements: crunchy, creamy, salty, refreshing.” So the next time you’ve hit a goal at the gym, celebrate with a dip in The Pond—no one there will judge you. The Pond Ice Cream is located at 55 E. Duarte Road #103 in Arcadia. For more information, contact The Pond team at thepond. business.site | (626) 869-8669 and follow along on Instagram and Facebook @thepondicecream.
A Chamber networking breakfast from December. – Courtesy photo / Pasadena Chamber of Commerce
Breakfast Connection With Chamber of Commerce Slated Jan. 10 Join the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce for a morning of business networking on Jan. 10. The meeting will be held at Women's City Club of Pasadena, located at 160 N. Oakland Ave. Reservations will cost $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Parking will be available on
Madison Avenue next to the Fuller Lot. Contact Kelly Shearer at the Chamber office by phone at (626) 795-3355 extension 104 or via email at Kelly@ pasadena-chamber.org for more information. Pay for registration online at pasadena-chamber.org/forms/ breakfast-connection.
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Rainforests, Beaches, Small Ships and Adventure in 2019
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ith 2018 in the rear view mirror and a 2019 calendar opened wide on my desk, it is time to look ahead to one of the exciting getaways I have on the map for the New Year. I am looking at a return voyage aboard Windstar Cruises, and taking a Caribbean cruise in early march to Panama and Costa Rica Windstar Cruises specializes in small ships and intimate experiences. The company’s elegant, 148 to 310-passenger cruise ships offer a personalized approach that bring guests closer to each destination and every port, so they can see the world from new angles. Unlike typical mega-ships, Windstar boats can dock in tiny ports. This allows guests to see, hear and smell the places they are visiting in an unforgettable, up close fashion. I cruised with Windstar through Tahiti and the Caribbean a few years ago and the experience left an
Windstar Cruises offers intimate voyages to unique destinations. - Photo by Greg Aragon / Beacon Media News
indelible mark on my travelling soul. For 2019, Windstar is sailing to new destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America, including new ports of call in Mexico, Honduras, Grand Cayman, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. Cruisers seeking active adventure may choose from
an impressive 152 departure dates ranging in length from seven to 56 days. Windstar’s Caribbean and Latin America cruises provide a welcome alternative to travelers who appreciate the region’s stunning beauty. The collection of Sea of Cortez, coastal, canal, and Caribbean Sea voyages emphasizes
hidden harbors on smaller islands and inland coves such as picture perfect Bequia and Mayreau in the Grenadines, and lush Bahia Herradura, Costa Rica. “The beaches, wildlife, and rainforests are a sure draw, but the way we plan and approach itineraries is what sets Windstar apart,”
says Windstar President John Delaney. “We discover the most authentic cultural experiences a destination has to offer so that adventurous, imaginative travelers can come away with a different view and an enhanced understanding of their ports of call.” The cruise line will have
four of their six ships sailing in the regions, dropping anchor in tiny harbors, like Man-O-War Bay in Tobago, with many itineraries offering late-night and overnight port calls that allow guests the time to engage in local cultures in a more immersive way. The cruise that caught my eye is called Adventures in Panama & Costa Rica. If I take this 10-day voyage I will have the opportunity to wiggle my toes in the world-famous, white sand of Playa Flamingo beach, and the black sands of Bahia Herradura. For more information on cruising with Windstar in the Caribbean, Latin America or elsewhere around the globe, call (877) 958-7718, or visit windstarcruises.com.
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Cheeseburger Week Returns to Pasadena Restaurants honor Lionel Sternberger’s invention of the cheeseburger in Pasadena in 1924 During Cheeseburger Week from Jan. 6 to Jan. 11, Pasadena honors Lionel Sternberger's genius in being the first to put cheese on a hamburger and serve it at the Rite Spot in Pasadena in 1924. Forty of Pasadena's favorite restaurants, lounges and burger joints offer their signature burgers, some special creations and great deals during Pasadena Cheeseburger Week.
In 1924, as legend has it, teenaged Lionel Sternberger burned one side of a hamburger patty at The Rite Spot, his father’s roadside stand in Pasadena, and rather than throw away the spoiled burger he masked his mistake with a piece of cheese and served it to a very appreciative customer. Sternberger’s achievement is the first verified instance of someone serving a hamburger with cheese.
Over the years, Sternberger perfected his Aristocratic Burger, much to the delight of customers at The Rite Spot. Sternberger’s culinary achievement has been documented by Hamburger America, the Los Angeles Times and even Time magazine in its obituary of Sternberger. Patrons can experience a terrific burger experience, from top-of-the-line fine dining experiences to
burger stands and lounges. Those wanting a variety of experiences can organize a cheeseburger crawl or follow one of the preplanned themed crawls. Information on venues, specials, cheeseburger crawls and more can be found at pasadenarestaurantweek.com. Here is the current list of participants: - 1919 Cafe at the Huntington.
- Cameron’s Seafood. - Central Grille. - Clearman’s Galley. - The Counter. - Del Frisco’s Grille. - Dog Haus (Hill Street location). - Dog Haus Biergarten. - Du-pars. - Edwin Mills by Equator. - El Portal Restaurant. - Foothill. Cheeseburger Week is a
Pasadena Restaurant Week and California Restaurant Month event presented by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. Cheeseburger Week is generously sponsored by the City of Pasadena and Wells Fargo. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com under Lifestyle
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opinion Starting a new business? Go to filedba.com Arcadia City Notices NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
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Time to Start on Your New Year’s Resolution Angela COPELAND, angela@copelandcoaching.com
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appy 2019! I think we can all agree that 2018 was a tricky year, but it’s time to start fresh. It’s time to refocus on an awesome New Year’s resolution: finding a new job. And, it’s the perfect time. Unemployment is at a record low. Jobs are being added. For the first time in a long time, it’s a job seeker’s market. So, let’s get to it. The first place to start is your resume and cover letter. These will be crucial to your job search success. Combine all of your accomplishments into a one or two page document. Go through the details carefully. Review it many times and ask friends to proofread. Then, move on to your LinkedIn profile.
Once you have your materials together, it’s time to run with your search. First and foremost, you have to get into the right mindset. Job searching is a numbers game. You’ve got to start with volume. Set a goal and stick to it. A great goal to start with is 10 job applications per week. You’re not going to hear back from every one. In fact, you may only hear back from 10 percent (or less). Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com under Opinion
Angela Copeland is a Career Coach and Founder of Copeland Coaching CopelandCoaching.com or on Twitter at @CopelandCoach.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 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 2019-2020. For Fiscal Year 2019-2020, the City of Arcadia will receive approximately $307,000 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 2019-2020 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. 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. 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 10, 2019. 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. City of Arcadia – Development Services Department Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director
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Reader Reminds Us of the Importance of Every Day Kindness Dear Editor, Yes, the talented artist Chaka Khan deserves our adulation as the Rose Parade’s Grand Marshal – and who doesn’t covet Queen Louise Deser Siskel’s superior intelligence? The list of celebrities we admire is long indeed. Let’s not forget, however, the unsung heroes who make a difference in our daily lives simply by endowing us with their warm humanity. Today, for instance, while waiting at the curb for the crossing signal light to turn
green, a Monrovia PD female officer called out a sweet “good morning” through the open window of her car and smiled at me. Her mellifluous voice and dazzling smile made my heart flutter. In just a couple of weeks, my 78th birthday will arrive. And as the revered Nicaraguan poet Ruben Dario wrote: “Although my head is gray, I still gaze across the garden’s gate to contemplate a lovely rose.” Well, that friendly officer was the lovely rose I contemplated as I turned my gray head to rest my eyes upon her. - David Q. MONROVIA
Publish Dates: December 27, 2018, January 3, 2019, and January 10, 2019 ARCADIA WEEKLY
CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICE INVITING BIDS The City of Arcadia (Owner) will receive sealed bids for the Huntington Drive Traffic Signal Improvements Project. The Project, which involves the installation of two (2) new traffic signals at mid-block pedestrian crosswalks and traffic signal upgrades at four (4) signalized intersections on Huntington Drive, must be completed within 60 calendar days, as provided in the Bid and Contract Documents. Bidders are strongly encouraged to review the Bid Documents (including the more detailed Notice Inviting Bids included therein) for more complete information regarding the Project and submission of bids. Bids must be submitted to the Owner on the Owner’s Contract Bid Forms. Prospective Bidders may obtain Bid Documents on the City of Arcadia’s website at the following URL https://www.arcadiaca.gov/government/city-departments/city-clerk/bid-and-rfp-notices. Prospective Bidders that would like to purchase a hard copy of the Bid Documents shall make a request by calling (626) 574-5486 or emailing DSD@arcadiaca.gov at least 48 hours in advance of obtaining a paper copy only from the DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION at the following address: 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. 91066-6021, (626) 574-
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Monrovia City Notices CITY OF MONROVIA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2018-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 5 (BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS) AND RELATED PROVISIONS OF THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE A SIDEWALK VENDING PROGRAM, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA This is a summary of the above entitled ordinance of the City Council of the City of Monrovia which was read and introduced by the City Council on December 18, 2018, by a 4-0 vote, with one councilmember absent. This summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933. Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Monrovia intends to consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 201812 (“the Ordinance”) at the regular City Council meeting on January 15, 2019, at or after 7:30 pm in the City Council Chambers, located at 415 South Ivy Avenue in Monrovia. The Ordinance creates a new Chapter 5.98 of the Monrovia Municipal Code to create a Sidewalk Vending Program in compliance with SB 946 (the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act). The proposed regulations are designed to accommodate sidewalk vendors and their equipment, while also providing protections against potential health and safety concerns created by vending operations in the City. The Ordinance requires that sidewalk vendors obtain a City sidewalk vending permit, liability insurance, and other applicable licenses, and meet safety, accessibility, and trash disposal requirements. In addition, the Ordinance restricts sidewalk vending during certain hours and in certain settings, including within the vicinity of permitted certified farmers’ markets, special events, school sites during school hours, city parking lots, private property without the property owner’s permission, and within Canyon Park and the Hillside Wilderness Preserve. The Ordinance prohibits stationary vendors from operating in areas zoned exclusively residential. The Ordinance also provides for an administrative citation process for violations of the Sidewalk Vending Program. The Ordinance sets maximum citation amounts and alternate considerations for payment or community service that correspond the maximum amounts set forth by State law.
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The Ordinance also amends Section 5.04.030 of the Monrovia Municipal Code relating to definitions applicable to business taxes, licenses, and regulations. The Ordinance amends the definition of the terms “Itinerant Vendor” and “Peddler” to clarify that these terms do not include sidewalk vendors, as defined and regulated by Chapter 5.98. The Ordinance amends Subsection (L) of Section 12.32.050 of the Monrovia Municipal Code relating to park restrictions by adding language to clarify that sidewalk vendors may operate in City parks in accordance with Chapter 5.98.
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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 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK for paying off all liens senior to the lien beSALE AND OF INTENTION TO ing auctioned off, before you can receive TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE clear title to the property. You are encourLICENSE aged to investigate the existence, priority, (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and size of outstanding liens that may exist and B & P 24074 et seq.) on this property by contacting the county Finally, the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Escrow No. 882745-MC recorder's office or a title insurance comCEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of pany, either of which may charge you a fee assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage for this information. If you consult either of certainty that that there is no possibility that the regulation of sidelicense is about to be made. these resources, you should be aware that walk vendors in a manner that will prevent adverse impacts to the The names and address of the Seller/Lithe same lender may hold more than one censee are: mortgage or deed of trust on the property. City will have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no SUSHI KUNI, INC, 618 Myrtle Ave., MonNOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The further action is required under CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b) rovia, CA 91016 sale date shown on this notice of sale may The Business is known as: SUSHI KUNI be postponed one or more times by the (3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. The City Council has reviewed The names and addresses of the Buyer/ mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, the project and based upon the whole record before it, in the exTransferee are: pursuant to Section 2924g of the California ercise of its independent judgment and analysis, concurs that City HYUNG SUP KIM / 540 S. Catalina St Civil Code. The law requires that informa#222, Los Angeles, CA 90020 tion about trustee sale postponements be staff has correctly concluded that it can be seen with certainty that As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other made available to you and to the public, as there is no possibility the proposed amendments to the Municipal business names and addresses used by a courtesy to those not present at the sale. the Seller/Licensee within three years beIf you wish to learn whether your sale date Code and the effects derivative from that adoption may have a sigfore the date such list was sent or delivered has been postponed, and, if applicable, the nificant effect on the environment. The project is therefore exempt to the Buyer/Transferee are: N/A rescheduled time and date for the sale of The assets to be sold are described in genthis property, you may call 916-939-0772 from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to eral as: Furnitures, Fixtures, Equipments, for information regarding the trustee's sale Section 15305 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. Tools, Tradename, Goodwill, Leasehold or visit this Internet Web site http://www. Improvements, All Transferable Permites, qualityloan.com, using the file number asLicenses, and Inventory of Stock in Trade signed to this foreclosure by the Trustee: A copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance No. 2018-12 is availand are located at: 618 Myrtle Ave., MonCA-18-826397-RY. Information about postrovia, CA 91016. able in the office of the City Clerk in City Hall and is open for public ponements that are very short in duration The kind of license to be transferred is: or that occur close in time to the scheduled inspection during regular business hours at that location 41-ON-SALE BEER AND WINE - EATsale may not immediately be reflected in ING PLACE now issued for the premises the telephone information or on the Inlocated at: 618 Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA ternet Web site. The best way to verify /s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC, City Clerk 91016 postponement information is to attend the Publish January 3, 2019 The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee 01/22/19 at the office of Unity Escrow, Inc., disclaims any liability for any incorrectness 3600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900 Los Angeof the property address or other common MONROVIA WEEKLY les, CA 90010. designation, if any, shown herein. If no The amount of the purchase price or constreet address or other common designasideration in connection with the transfer of tion is shown, directions to the location of the license and business, including the estithe property may be obtained by sending mated inventory, is the sum of $680,000.00 a written request to the beneficiary within which consists of the following: 10 days of the date of first publication of Description Amount this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside *Checks deposited into esfor any reason, including if the Trustee is crow....$238,000.00 unable to convey title, the Purchaser at * Promissory Note....$442,000.00 the sale shall be entitled only to a return It has been agreed between the Seller/ of the monies paid to the Trustee. This NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGLicensee and the intended Buyer/Trans- shall be the Purchaser's sole and excluferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the sive remedy. The purchaser shall have no Business and Professions Code, that the further recourse against the Trustor, the consideration for the transfer of the busiTrustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's This Notice is to inform you of a publicMONROVIA hearing to determine whether CITY COUNCIL ness and license is to be paid only after the Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or transfer has been approved by the Departhave previously been discharged through 415 South Ivy Avenue ment of Alcoholic Beverage Control. bankruptcy, you may have been released 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: Monrovia, CA 91016 Dated: December 22, 2018 of personal liability for this loan in which BUYER: case this letter is intended to exercise the S/ HYUNG SUP KIM note holders right's against the real propAPPLICATION: Appeal Minor Exception ME2018-0008 SELLER: erty only. Date: Quality Loan Service CorThis Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should SUSHI KUNI, INC, a California Corporaporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 ofofthe Municipal deCode:tion Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON REQUEST: Appeal the decision the Monrovia Planning Commission By: S/ JUNG HO HEO, CEO SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939nying a minor exception request to exceed the maximum permitted 1/3/19 0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. CNS-3207832# com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 permanent window sign area of 10% ofMinor the total window area at an APPLICATION: Appeal Exception ME2018-0008 ARCADIA WEEKLY Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS existing restaurant, The Diplomat Eaterythe & Tavern. This of property is REQUEST: Appeal decision the Planning Commission denying a No.: minor CA-18-826397-RY IDSPub #0148521 located in the HCD (Historic Commercial District) zone. 12/27/2018 1/3/2019 1/10/2019 ARCADIA exception request to exceed the maximum permitted permanent window WEEKLY Trustee Notices
The Ordinance amends Section 12.48.050 of the Monrovia Municipal Code, relating to exemptions to the City’s encroachment permitting requirements to provide that the encroachment requirements in Chapter 12.48 do not apply to sidewalk vendors operating in accordance with Chapter 5.98.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016
APPELLANT:
sign area of 10% of the total window area at an existing restaurant, The Joe Kouchakian
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
NOTICE OF TS No. CA- (Historic APN: 8573-030-002 TS No: CA01000311Diplomat Eatery & Tavern. This property isTRUSTEE'S located SALE in the HCD 18-826397-RY Order No.: 180205495-CA18 TO No: 95312117 NOTICE OF TRUSTCommercial District) 109 East Lemon Avenuezone. VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A EE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UN-
DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/1/2006. UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED August LESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT 31, 2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXBE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU 7:30 PM PLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NAPROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU TURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST PROPERTY ADDRESS: 109 East City Lemon PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia Hall Avenue SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWauction sale to the highest bidder for cash, YER. On January 24, 2019 at 10:00 AM, Council Chambers cashier's check drawn on a state or nationbehind the fountain located in the Civic DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: January 15, 2019 at 7:30 PMcheck drawn by state or federal Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Po415Tuesday, South Ivy Avenue al bank, credit union, or a check drawn by a state mona CA 91766, TSG FINANCIAL CORP., Monrovia, California or federal savings and loan association, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as origior savings association, or savings bank nal Trustee, Special Default Services, Inc., PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, specified in Section 5102 to the Financial as Agent for the Trustee under and pursuAREA MAP: California Code and authorized to do business in ant to the power of sale contained in that this state, will be held by duly appointed certain Deed of Trust Recorded on April trustee. The sale will be made, but with5, 2018 as Instrument No. 20180329844 out covenant or warranty, expressed or of official records in the Office of the ReAREA MAP: implied, regarding title, possession, or encorder of Los Angeles County, Califorcumbrances, to pay the remaining principal nia, executed by CORY C. BRENDEL, sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of ADMINISTRATOR, ESTATE OF JACOB Trust, with interest and late charges thereJ. KEOSABABIAN, DECEASED, AS on, as provided in the note(s), advances, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interTHE ESTATE OR TRUSTEE OF THE est thereon, fees, charges and expenses TRUST, AND AS APPLICABLE PURSUof the Trustee for the total amount (at the ANT TO CALIFORNIA PROBATE CODE 109 E Lemon time of the initial publication of the Notice 7000, ET SEQ., WHEREBY TITLE TO A of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set DECEDENT`S PROPERTY PASSES ON forth below. The amount may be greater THE DECEDENT`S DEATH TO THE PERon the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY SON TO WHOM IT IS DEVISED IN THE ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL DECEDENT`S LAST WILL OR, IN THE AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): SUSANA TAN ABSENCE OF SUCH A DEVISE, TO THE AND EDDY TAN, WIFE AND HUSBAND DECEDENT`S HEIRS AS PRESCRIBED AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 8/8/2006 IN THE LAWS GOVERNING INTESTATE If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raisas Instrument No. 06 1756439 of Official SUCCESSION , as Trustor(s), in favor of Records in the office of the Recorder of TSG FINANCIAL CORP., A CALIFORNIA ing only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearIf you ing challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising those issues you or someone LOSonly ANGELES County, California; Date CORPORATION, D/B/A THE SUBURdescribed in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered of Sale: 2/14/2019 at 10:00 AM Place of BAN GROUP as Beneficiary, WILL SELL else raised at the public hearing described in this notice,This or apin written correspondence delivered toPUBLIC the AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic AT Center Plaza, 400the Civiczoning Center Plaza, BIDDER, Planning Division at,alter or prior to, thestatus public ThisFor application will not alter status of your in lawful money of the United plication will not the zoning of hearing. your property. further Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid States, all payable at the time of sale, that information regarding this application, please the Planning property. For further information regarding thiscontact application, please contact the Planning Division atcertain (626) balance and other charges: $812,293.32 property situated in said County, The purported property address is: 2200 California describing the land therein as: Division at (626) 932-5565. 932-5565. CIELO PLACE, ARCADIA, CA 91006 AsAS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID sessor's Parcel No.: 5765-032-002 NODEED OF TRUST The property heretofore TICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you described is being sold “as is”. The street Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, January 10, 2019 after 4 p.m. at: are considering bidding on this property address and other common designation, if January 10, 2019 after 4 p.m. at: lien, you should understand that there are any, of the real property described above Monrovia City Hall risks involved in bidding at a trustee aucis purported to be: 11153 DAINES DRIVE, Monrovia City Hall tion. You will be bidding on a lien, not on ARCADIA, CA 91006. The undersigned 415 South Ivy Avenue 415 South Ivy Avenue the property itself. Placing the highest bid Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorat a trustee auction does not automatically Monrovia, CA 91016 rectness of the street address and other Monrovia, CA 91016 entitle you to free and clear ownership of common designation, if any, shown herein.
DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at APPELLANT: Joe Kouchakian
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Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $16,687.28 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Special Default Services, Inc. or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA01000311-18. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: December 21, 2018 TSG FINANCIAL CORP., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as original Trustee, Special Default Services, Inc., as Agent for the Trustee. TS No. CA01000311-18 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 (949) 225-5945 TDD: 866-660-4288 Lisa Welch, Trustee Sales Officer SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 SPECIAL DEFAULT SERVICES, INC. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ISL Number 54262, Pub Dates: 12/27/2018, 01/03/2019, 01/10/2019, ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 18-20574-SP-CA Title No. 180307948-CAVOI A.P.N. 8509-014-016 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST
DATED 08/31/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier's check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an "as is" condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Salvador Nelson Pineda, a married man as his sole and separate property and Christian Antonio Pineda, a single man as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 09/11/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2013818 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 01/23/2019 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $558,205.41 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2011 Fairgreen Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp. com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 18-20574-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 12/21/2018 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4679807 01/03/2019, 01/10/2019, 01/17/2019 MONROVIA WEEKLY
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fairytale ending unfolded on New Year’s Day as the No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes sent out Head Coach Urban Meyer with a bang by defeating the No. 9 Washington Huskies 28-23 in Pasadena’s renowned Rose Bowl game. Despite not competing for the national title this year, Meyer, who announced in early December he was retiring at the end of the season, was still more than satisfied to cap off his welldecorated career with his first Rose Bowl win.
“I am a very blessed person with my family. I’m very blessed that I’ve had some of the best coaches in college football coach for me, and you look at our rosters over the years, you could say that we have had the best players to have ever played this game and I’m very proud of that,” Meyer said in a postgame interview. The early stages of Tuesday’s “Granddaddy of them all” saw the Buckeyes come out with a full head of steam. Much like how he was the whole season, Ohio
Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer rides off into the sunset a champion as his Buckeyes defeated the Washington Huskies 28-23 in the Rose Bowl. - Courtesy photo / Twitter, @OhioStAthletics
State’s stalwart QB Dwayne Haskins was a man on a mission, spearheading the offense while finishing the game with 251 passing yards and three touchdowns. Haskins was also named MVP of the game. Washington succumbed to Ohio State’s early sucker punch as the Huskies fell behind 28-3 after three quarters of play. However, the Huskies came to life in the final quarter as they notched three touchdowns to cut the Buckeyes’ lead to just five points. It was a worthy effort by
the Pac 12 champions but Washington’s comeback attempt came in vain as its last-ditched onside kick was easily corralled by Ohio State. This put the game on ice and eventually gave the 28-23 win to the Big Ten champion Buckeyes. This win improved Meyer’s all-time Ohio State record to an impressive 83-9 and 12-3 in bowl games. Despite being crowned Rose Bowl champion, the 54-year-old still stands by his decision to retire and said he “doesn’t believe he’s going to coach again.”
Monrovia Wildcats in Good Position for Deep Rio Hondo League Run As league play looms on the horizon, Monrovia girls’ water polo is dialed in for a comeback season as the team looks to erase last year’s fifth-place finish with a title this time around. The Wildcats closed out the preseason on a high note by winning their last two games and putting together a 10-6 overall record. The team is showing promising signs and is focused to ride their momentum all the way through league action. Their last game came in a 13-6 victory over Los Altos on Dec. 20. Senior Isabelle Ngyuen led the offense with five goals while junior Kaitlyn Regan and sophomore Marley Courtney each
The Arcadia girls’ water polo team battens down for a big run in league and beyond. – Courtesy photo / Facebook, @ArcadiaUnified
Arcadia Aims to Establish Early Control in Pacific League Play The stage is set as t Monrovia prepare for their first league game on Friday. – File photo by Aaron Valdez / Beacon Media News
laced in a hat trick. On the season, Ngyuen has orchestrated the offense to a tee, recording 29 total assists to go with her 29 total goals. Charlotte Gray leads the team in scoring as she’s tickled the twine 38 times this season. Both goalies have
also seen plenty of action with Phoebe Levengood and Allison Menlove coming up with 96 and 47 total saves, respectively. The Wildcats will host San Marino (6-4 Overall, 0-1 Rio Hondo) in their first league match on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
The conditions have been chilly and the water even chillier, but Arcadia girls’ water polo is looking to heat things up as it furthers its crusade of winning the Pacific League title. After finishing with a middling 3-3 league record last season, the Apaches will be on a mission this year to capture their first ever league
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title. The closest the team ever came was when it finished in second place with a 6-2 record two seasons ago. To open this season, Arcadia took two steps forward and two steps back. The team was off on the right foot as it earned big wins over Mark Keppel and Granada Hills. However, the Apaches hit the waters two weeks later
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and fell short to Monrovia 8-4 and Alemany 9-4. Since then, the Apaches have been all over the board and in and out of the win column. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com under Sports
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