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MONROVIA POLICE OFFICERS MOONLIGHT FOR TIPS AT COPPER STILL GRILL Tip a cop’ event raises cash for Foothill Unity Center
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n Tuesday afternoon several Monrovia Police Officers waited tables at the aptly named “Cop”per Still on Myrtle Avenue. The officers worked in tandem with the regular wait staff to serve all the patrons of this new dining spot. All their tips as well as 25% of the profits for the time went to Foothill Unity Center. There were a few tense moments as the officers took to the floor, but not a single drop was spilled nor plate broken. It could not have been easy for several large groups stopped in including one from Unity Center itself, as well as Judy Schaeffler and the crew from Foothill Credit Union and Matt Zook and the guys from Douglas and Zook. Sergeant Dan Verna explained that the waiters were all volunteers from the Monrovia Police Officers Association. He also estimated that they would be able to donate over $500 to Unity Center. Chrystal Nahidi and Dave Augusto, the Bar Manager and General Manager respectively, both said they were glad to work on a project that benefited the community. Chrystal added that she looked forward to more such events in the coming months. “We want to be a part of this community,” she said.
Tia Harris, one of the waitresses at The Copper Still Grill watches nervously as Special Enforcement Officer Michael Takacs starts to deliver a tray full of five full pints to a table. There were a few tense moments, but the delivery was successful.- Photo by Terry Miller/Beacon Media News
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FIRST HEAVY RAINS OF SEASON DRENCH MONROVIA
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No serious mudslides as feared in Duarte-Evacuations lifted Often when I sit down to write this column, I have several seemly unconnected topics to share. What do painted bears, rules about Styrofoam and blog sites have to do with each other? The simple answer is, if it happens in, or affects Old Town Monrovia, it’s connected. So here we go… I’ve mentioned before that there has been
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a recent discussion at City Council about the use of Styrofoam take-out containers in Monrovia. I was pleased to see the City Council’s response to the concerns: instead of pushing for an outright ban on the product, or any product, the Council has asked staff to implement a policy which prohibits the City SEE OLD TOWN PAGE 10
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It’s here, the first winter storm brought quite a bit of rain to our area and numerous traffic collisions associated with the rains. Monrovia police and fire personnel responded to multiple 911 calls Monday evening to reports of a vehicle rollover at
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Chestnut ant Myrtle at approximately 5:30 p.m. Firefighters and paramedics quickly extricated the woman who was miraculously uninjured. She was transported to Methodist as a precaution. In Santa Barbra County Tuesday, 6 deaths
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Consumers paid extra for what they thought were eggs laid by hens “free to roam, nest and perch in a protected barn with outdoor access. - Courtesy photo / Walmart (CC BY 2.0)
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Local Walmart Shoppers Sue Over Shell Egg False Advertising, Seek Refund Class-action lawsuit states Walmart and its egg supplier lied to consumers about the treatment of hens Staff Writer editorial@beaconmedianews.com
Walmart and one of its California egg suppliers, Cal-Maine Foods, are facing a class-action lawsuit alleging the two parties lied to consumers about the treatment and condition of hens laying Walmart store-brand Organic Marketside eggs, according to Hagens Berman. Consumers paid high prices for what they were told were eggs laid by hens “free to roam, nest and perch in a protected barn with outdoor access.” However, according to the lawsuit, Walmart and Cal-Maine knew the hens were in fact confined inside industrial barns with enclosed porches, never able to touch the soil or vegetation surrounding the barns. CalMaine is the largest producer of shell eggs in the U.S., and Walmart the largest retailer in the world. Walmart’s Marketside brand eggs sell for $2.98, whereas its Organic Marketside eggs laid by hens with “outdoor access” sell for $3.97 – a third more.
The suit filed Jan. 8, 2018, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California seeks reimbursement for consumers who paid high prices for Walmart’s Organic Marketside store-brand eggs, which were sold as being laid by hens with outdoor access. The suit also seeks an injunction from the court to force Walmart and Cal-Maine to end their deceptive marketing of Organic Marketside eggs. “Walmart is the largest and most profitable retailer in the world, and it chose to knowingly scam those trying to do good with their purchasing power,” said Elaine Byszewski, a partner of Hagens Berman. “We believe Walmart and Cal-Maine knew that despite the promise of ‘outdoor access’ on the cartons of eggs they sold, the hens that laid their storebrand eggs were confined inside industrial barns.” Attorneys’ investigations of a Cal-Maine egg farm revealed that less than 1 percent of the flock located at the massive Chase, Kansas egg farm were able to even look outside. The location has the capacity to house 400,000
hens. “Our investigators have seen these facilities firsthand,” Byszewski said. “Had consumers known the truth about what ‘outdoor access’ meant – stuck inside with no access to nearby pasture – they either would not have purchased them or would have paid less.” “Surely this isn’t what consumers have in mind when they read ‘farm fresh,’ ‘free to roam,’ and ‘outdoor access,’” she added. Rather, studies show that consumers believe “outdoor access” means a majority of animals at any given time have access to open pasture and vegetation throughout the day. The class action adds that the majority of consumers (77 percent) have stated they are concerned about the welfare of animals raised for food, including laying hens. In addition, “more than two-thirds (69 percent) of consumers pay some or a lot of attention to food labels regarding how the animal was raised." The suit says Walmart and Cal-Maine knew this, and exploited consumers’ concerns.
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The classic Sonoran style restaurant lost its lease on Foothill Blvd. in January and said a heartfelt farewell to people to who helped make Ranchero such a success, allowing them to survive longer than most restaurants in Pasadena. Their location at 2663 E Foothill was legendary for locals and visitors alike. “It's absolutely the end of an era,” one Facebook post reads describing the overwhelming sadness of seeing the Mejia. “From earning the nickname Crash, to spilling an entire tray of glasses filled with water all on one guest, to the parties in the back room and the reunions, Jaime Mejia and the whole Ranchero crew always made me feel like family. My memories at the Ranch will stick with me for life and I'll never forget the amazing people (guests and staff) I met there. Wishing the Mejias all the best in their next adventures!!” Owner Jaime Mejia was born in Pasadena and has
lived there all of his life. He participated in almost all sports, beginning in junior high through college. Upon graduating from Cal Poly Pomona, he landed a physical education position at High Point Academy in 1988. Jaime married Yvonne, who is also a physical education director at San Marino Unified. Jaime has 5 children: 3 girls and 2 boys. Besides his family, Jaime's interests included running and managing Ranchero Mexican Restaurant (The Ranch), a family-owned business since 1969. What made The “Ranch” so special? Ask anyone who ate or had a drink there, it was the people and the darn great homemade food that was consistent and always served with an extra heap of love. It really was a family business in every sense, and the Margarita’s magical … especially the prickly pear and Cadillac. It was a great run for the Mejia family and the people of Pasadena.
The sign says it all….Thanks for the memories. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
Caltech’s JPL Rocketry Story Told at Altadena Historical Society Monday Jan. 22 Program is Free and Open to the Public The little-known stories of California Institute of Technology’s rocketdevelopment programs in the 1930s and ‘40s at its Jet Propulsion Laboratory will be told by historian Erik M. Conway at the next quarterly meeting of the Altadena Historical Society. The program will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday Jan. 22 at the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena
Drive, and is free and open to the public. The Historical Society’s current exhibit, “Five Men Inspired by the San Gabriels,” will be open prior to and after the program. “Caltech’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory at Altadena’s northwest corner is often known as a center of planetary exploration, but it was originally founded to develop rocket technology
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in the 1930s,” said Conway, a JPL staff historian. “Far less known is that Caltech had a second rocket project during World War II that ultimately spun off what is now the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Center. In my talk, I’ll tell the story of these two rocket projects and suggest why they took such very different paths.” Conway, of Pasadena, is employed by Caltech and
studies and documents the history of space exploration. He received the 2009 NASA History Award for “pathbreaking contributions to space history…” Altadena Historical Society is open from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, and by appointment at (626) 797-8016. Its website is altadenahistoricalsociety. org, and email address is altadenahistorical. society@yahoo.com.
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Pasadena and Area Fire Departments Urge Caution with Space Heaters Keeping sufficiently warm during the winter months can prove challenging, particularly when frigid temperatures persist, as they have recently for much of the country. While portable space heaters can help generate heat, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding the public that they do present potential fire hazards and must be used with caution. According to NFPA’s latest U.S. Home Fires Involving
Heating Equipment report, which was released today, heating equipment is the second-leading cause of U.S. home fires and the third-leading cause of home fire deaths. More than half (53 percent) of all home heating fire deaths resulted from fires that began when heating equipment was too close to things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattresses or bedding. Between 2011 and 2015,
portable and stationary space heaters accounted for more than two of every five (43 percent) U.S. home heating fires and five out of six (85 percent) home heating fire deaths. “Space heaters can be effective tools for providing added warmth at home, but it’s critical that people follow basic precautions to ensure that they’re used safely,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of NFPA’s Outreach and
Former Arcadia High Student Competes in Winter Olympics Staff Writer editorial@beaconmedianews.com
Mirai Nagasu of Arcadia is among the three women selected by U.S. Figure Skating to compete at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Mirai Nagasu is an amazing figure skater who won the USFSA National
Championships in 2008. She was the 2008 Junior World Bronze medalist, and 2007 Junior World Silver medalist. She is also currently ranked 5th in the US for Senior Ladies. Mirai won the silver medal at the U.S. National Championships in 2010, and skated to a 4th place finish at the Vancouver Olympic
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Advocacy division. Carli says space heaters should be placed a minimum of three feet away from anything that can burn, and must be turned off when people leave the room or go to sleep. “Make sure children and pets are kept well away from space heaters at all times, and remember that space heaters should never be left unattended,” said Carli. “When you’re ready to go to sleep, it’s time to turn off your space heater.” December, January and February are the leading months for home heating fires. The peak time of day for home heating equipment fires is between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (27 percent of fires), with another 20 percent occurring between 8:00 p.m. and midnight. The fewest fires occur between midnight and 8:00 a.m. (18 percent), but these fires caused almost half of the heating fire deaths. “Put a Freeze on Winter Fires,” an annual campaign run by NFPA and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), provides a wealth of information and resources to help
Pasadena Fire Chief holds one of the portable space heaters at a recent press conference. –Photo by Terry Miller
reduce the risk of home fires during the heating season. Following are important home heating safety tips and recommendations: Have a three-foot “kidfree zone” around open fires and space heaters. Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment, water
heaters or central heating equipment according to the local codes. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com
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ARCADIA Dec. 31 Shortly before 9:15 a.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of Bonita Street regarding a vehicle burglary report. The officer discovered an unknown suspect broke one of the windows of the vehicle and stole a laptop. No suspect(s) were seen and no witnesses were located.
At approximately 10:36 a.m., an officer responded to the 1600 block of Holly Avenue regarding the activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. Arcadia PD detectives had previously deployed decoy packages containing bait property and tracking devices to combat the increase in package thefts from residential areas. An investigation revealed a 25-year-old male from Los Angeles, a 38-yearold male from Los Angeles, and a 31-year-old male from Los Angeles had the stolen package, property, and tracking device in their vehicle. All three suspects were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The 38-year-old male was also in possession of burglary tools. The additional offense was added to his list of charges. Jan.1
Just after 3:50 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 00 block of La Porte Street regarding a vandalism report. The victims stated when they entered their bedroom; they saw the shadow of a human outside their window. When they investigated and banged on the glass, the suspect banged on the glass as well and broke the window. The suspect then fled. The suspect was gone by the time officers arrived. At approximately 7:41 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
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crime blotters the city. An investigation revealed a 15-year-old male from Temple City was in possession of the stolen bicycle and GPS tracker. The suspect was also in possession of a switchblade. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Jan. 2
Around 8:38 p.m., officers responded to Macy’s at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a petty theft report. A loss prevention specialist witnessed the suspect conceal numerous items amounting to nearly $300.00 in a shopping bag before exiting the store, failing to make payment. She was also in possession of stolen merchandise from Victoria’s Secret. The 19-year-old female from Altadena was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Just before 9:59 p.m., officers responded to Premier Cosmetic Surgery, 59 Las Tunas Drive, regarding an audible alarm activation. Surveillance footage revealed an unknown male suspect broke an exterior window and fled in a white pickup truck shortly after the alarm activated. No loss has been reported. The investigation is ongoing. Jan. 3
Shortly after 10:21 a.m., an officer responded to Off Beach Tanning, 129 South First Avenue, regarding a fraud report. The reporting party stated the suspect used a fraudulent $100 to purchase a pair of sandals and fled with the shoes and $31.00 in change. A records check of the suspect’s license plate revealed the registered owner is a resident of Mira Loma. The investigation is ongoing.
At about 5:21 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was seen colliding into a parked vehicle and then fled. The vehicle was stopped near the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Valencia Way. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver. Through a series of tests,
the officer determined the 38-year-old female from Monrovia was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Jan. 4
Before 12:23 p.m., an officer responded to a residence under construction in the 100 block of California Street regarding a burglary. The officer determined unidentified suspect(s) entered the residence by kicking in an exterior door before fleeing. No suspect(s) were seen and no witnesses were located. Around 3:10 p.m., an officer responded to the 800 block of West Duarte Road regarding an aggravated assault report. An investigation revealed a verbal altercation between two suspects, a 42-year-old male from Arcadia and a 37-yearold female from Arcadia, and the victim turned physical when the male suspect choked the victim. Both suspects were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Jan. 5
At about 7:16 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1100 block of La Cadena Avenue regarding a burglary report. The officer discovered an unknown suspect entered the residence through an unlocked garage door and stole the victim’s purse from an unlocked vehicle. No suspect(s) were seen and no witnesses were located. Just before 10:23 a.m., an officer responded to Victoria’s Secret, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a grand theft report. An employee witnessed four suspects conceal more than $2,300.00 worth of merchandise in bags before exiting the store, failing to make payment.
The suspects are described as a 20 to 25-year-old female, possibly Hispanic, two black males in their early twenties, and a black female, approximately 21 to 23-years-old. The investigation is ongoing.
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Jan. 6 Shortly after 4:36 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. Surveillance footage revealed the suspect concealed merchandise in a bag before exiting the store, failing to make payment. The 15-year-old male from El Monte was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
At approximately 6:09 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Golf Course, 620 East Live Oak Avenue, regarding a vehicle burglary report. The officer determined an unknown suspect smashed the passenger side window and fled with a children’s jacket. No suspect(s) were seen and no witnesses were located.
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Jan. 4 On January 4, at about 3:55 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to a call of a “man with a gun” in the 1800 block of Lincoln Boulevard. Witnesses said the suspect (Lamont Maynard, male adult, Pasadena resident) was involved in an argument with another male. During the altercation, an accomplice (male juvenile, Pasadena resident) was observed handing a gun to Maynard. Maynard took possession of the gun and contacted the victim. Maynard then removed a gun from his waistband and threatened the victim. Special Enforcement Section officers arrived at the call and quickly located the suspect walking on Idaho Street, east of Lincoln Avenue. SES immediately ordered the suspect to surrender. However, rather than complying
with the officer’s orders, the suspect started walking backwards and then without warning, spun around (facing away from the officers) subsequently lying on the ground. During the suspect’s movement, he discarded a firearm. SES officers contacted the suspect and arrested him without incident. The gun was recovered as evidence. The minor suspect was also located in the general area and arrested without incident. Both suspects were taken to PPD. Officers clearly avoid a lethal situation given the fact the Maynard was armed and noncompliant during the initial contact with police officers. Jan. 6
On January 6, at about 7:39 p.m. Pasadena Police officers assigned to the Special Enforcement Section (SES) were on routine patrol when they attempted to stop a vehicle for traffic violations in the 800 block of N. Raymond Avenue. SES officers activated the emergency lights (red and blue lights) on their police vehicle; however, the driver of the car failed to yield accelerating away from the officers at a high rate of speed. Moments later, the vehicle abruptly stopped and five male adults exited and continued to flee. SES officers chased the primary suspects while responding officers contained the area. Subsequently, all suspects were arrested without incident. During the field investigation officers located a firearm which has been discarded during the chase. SES officers determined all five suspect are known gang members and on parole, PRCS, or probation. The suspects were transported to PPD jail and the gun was booked as evidence.
SIERRA MADRE Jan. 3 A residential burglary and thefts from two vehicles occurred in the 400 block of E. Highland Ave, which occurred from Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at 9:30 pm to January 3, 2018 at about 9:15 a.m. The suspect(s) entered two unlocked vehicles and removed numerous items from both vehicles, which included a garage remote. The suspect(s) then used the remote to open and enter a detached garage of a residence. Once in the garage, the suspect(s) rifled through items, but it appears that no property was stolen. Case to Detectives Jan. 5
At about 3:23 p.m. a victim of vandalism reported that his vehicle was targeted on three separate occasions, from 11/14/2017 at 10:00 p.m. to 01/05/2018 at 12:00 p.m. The vehicle was struck with raw eggs and had a tire punctured with an unknown object while parked in the 200 block of E. Montecito Ave. Case to Detectives Jan. 6
An officer responded to the station lobby for a report of fraud. Unknown suspect(s) used the victim’s Home Depot credit card to purchase items online, totaling about $12,000.00. The victim notified Home Depot credit services and was directed to file a police report due to the amount of money used to make the purchases. The victim did not know how the suspect(s) got his account information. Case to Detectives
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and pricing strategy should not be taken lightly. Pricing too high can be as costly to a homeseller as pricing too low. Comparing against what other homes in your neighborhood have sold for is only a small part of the process, and by itself is not nearly enough to help you make the best decision. A recently study, which compiles 10 years of industry research, has resulted in a new special report entitled “Homesellers: How to Get the Price You Want (and Need).” This report will help you understand pricing strategy from three
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Monrovia police and fire personnel responded to multiple 911 calls Monday evening to reports of a vehicle rollover at Chestnut ant Myrtle at approximately 5:30 p.m. According the Monrovia Police Dept., a woman was stopped at the light going Southbound on Myrtle; when the light changed she
accelerated and due to the rain slicked road, lost control striking the center median which caused the vehicle to rollover. Firefighters and paramedics quickly extricated the woman who was miraculously uninjured. She was transported to Methodist as a precaution.
Monrovia City Council to Study mobility in the City next week Before its next meeting on January 16th, the Monrovia City Council will study the issue of mobility in the community. Specifically they will be looking at ways of connecting the Station Square area with Old Town, as well as connecting the new residents in the Station Square area with the high tech corridor along East Huntington Drive. The council will study these
and several other transit related issues. There is an extensive review of the issues facing the council in the City Manager’s Update this week. To review the update, go to the city’s website, http:// www.cityofmonrovia.org/ and then click on click on “Your Government” then “City Manager’s Update” in the first column on the left.
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Boston Court Performing Arts Center in Pasadena Showing ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’
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oston Court Performing Arts Center presents a reimagined modern take of Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire (February 15 - March 25, 2018; press opening, February 24). This radical re-envisioning of Streetcar will feature a multicultural cast and modern setting, pushing on the play’s present-day relevance. Director Michael Michetti plans to strip away decades of “Southern gothic gauze” to reveal striking themes of class, race, and gender—reinvigorating the classic which shocked audiences in its debut 70 years ago. By placing a traditional, 1940s era Blanche within a contemporary, multicultural and urban environment familiar to modern
audiences but foreign to her, this new production highlights the pertinence of this play for our divided America. Tickets, priced from $20 - $39, are available at BostonCourt.com or by calling 626.683.6801. A Streetcar Named Desire originally opened on Broadway in 1947. Directed by Elia Kazaan, the show starred Jessica Tandy, Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter and Karl Malden. The play would go on to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tandy would win the Tony Award for best actress in a play. In 1951, the play became a film. Kazan again directed and Brando, Hunter and Malden reprised their roles. Vivien Leigh played Blanche in the film and won an Oscar for lead actress, along
with Malden for supporting actor and Hunter for supporting actress. The property has also been adapted as an opera, ballet, and numerous times for television. The original New York Times review by Brooks Atkinson explains Blanche as, “a gently reared Mississippi young woman who invents an artificial world to mask the hideousness of the world she has to inhabit.” In previous productions, Blanche is often portrayed as a woman whose luck has led her to live in a small, squalid apartment with nothing left but costume jewelry and delusions of grandeur. However, Michetti sees her somewhat differently. Michetti says, “To me, Blanche represents the last desperate cries of privilege.
The drama arises as she tries to cling onto a world that no longer exists and refuses to embrace the actual world that she inhabits. In this production, Blanche is an interloper, surrounded by people of different classes and races who speak truthfully and often bluntly about the world in ways that discomfort Blanche. And in the end, her inability to adapt sends her into a downward spiral. I think this production also speaks to current discussions of nationalism.” A Streetcar Named Desire is made possible through the generous support of The David Lee Foundation. A Streetcar Named Desire originally opened on Broadway in 1947 - Courtesy photo
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Millennials Re-Discover the Fab Four
There’ve been a lot of hard day’s nights since 73 million Americans tuned in to “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1964 to watch the Beatles forever change rock ‘n’ roll. If you were one of them — or maybe just fascinated by why teenage girls spent so many hours debating whether Paul or John was cuter — get ready for what may be the perfect vacation idea. But it’s not just for the boomers. Millennials are discovering the greatest rock band and buying up everything they can with The Beatles’ name. But the best is the trip of a lifetime: We’re talking CIE Tours’ “Icons of Britain.” And while it’s definitely not All Beatles, All The Time — check out the other mustsees in London, Scotland and Wales — clearly a big draw is recapturing what’s described as “the fevered feel of the early ’60s in Liverpool” where the Fab Four got their start. Here’s some of what you’ll see:
- The Beatles’ Boyhood Homes. It’s easy to imagine the teenaged Paul and John writing the lyrics to “I Saw Her Standing There” in the living room of the future Sir Paul McCartney’s humble 20 Forthlin Road house. As McCartney recalled: “I’d start off with ‘She was just 17, she’d never been a beauty queen.’ And he’d be like, ‘Oh no, that’s useless.’” - The Cavern Club. Still a live-music venue that’s especially packed when a tribute band dons mop-tops and “yeah, yeahs” their hearts out, the club hosted the Beatles 292 times. The 293rd time, promised by manager Brian Epstein shortly before the group flew off to America, never happened. - Jaw-Dropping Castles. Not only will you get a peak inside The Queen’s official residence, Windsor Castle — and your local tour guide will surely have lots to share about goingson there — but a rip-roaring evening banquet at
Cardiff Castle will explain what’s meant by “Welsh hospitality.” - The Beatles Story. This state-of-the-art attraction in the heart of Liverpool’s revitalized wharf district includes a behind-the-scenes look at the famous Abbey Road Studios, an underwater trip on the Yellow Submarine and a “Fab 4D” extravaganza that uses the latest technology to bring the group’s music to life. - A Taste of Scotland. Specifically, a dinner of Scottish specialties — including, yes, the famous haggis — and a lively show with songs, stories and a display of traditional step dancing. If You Go: The respected CIE Tours has escorted millions of Americans on motorcoach tours of Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales for more than 81 years. For more info on the fully inclusive “Icons of Britain” package, contact your travel agent, or call CIE at 1-800-243-8687 or visit www.cietours.com.
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ficers’] training. “It appears they’re not.” Walker said. Local attorneys have equated the Pasadena beating of Chris Ballew to the infamous Rodney King tape that surfaced, which ultimately led to the 1992 riots in Los Angeles. Drawing inspiration from both his Christian faith and the peaceful teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. King led a nonviolent movement in the late 1950’s and ‘60s to achieve legal equality for Afri-
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can-Americans in the United States. While others were advocating for freedom by “any means necessary,” including violence, Martin Luther King, Jr. used the power of words and acts of nonviolent resistance, such as protests, grassroots organizing, and civil disobedience to achieve seemingly-impossible goals. He went on to lead similar campaigns against poverty and international conflict, always maintaining fidelity to his principles that men and
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‘Renaissance Years: A History of Modern Monrovia’ Now Available A second edition of Renaissance Years: A History of Modern Monrovia is now available for purchase from Amazon.com. The 428-page book by former journalist and city public information officer Richard Singer tells the story of Monrovia’s transformation from a racially troubled and economically failing city in the 1960s and ‘70s to an awardwinning, nationally recognized model community. The work covers the entire
history of the city, from its beginnings in the late 1880s to events of just a few months ago. The new Amazon version is a second edition of the book, which was first published in September of last year and sold briskly during the holiday season. A few of the first edition copies are still available locally, with the total purchase price from those sales going to support both the Monrovia Historical Museum and the historic Anderson House
museum. Remaining first edition copies may be purchased at the Historical Museum, at the Dollmakers shop in Old Town, and at the Friends of the Library store inside the Monrovia Public Library. Online, Renaissance Years may be purchased from Amazon.com. Former
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PUBLIC INVITED TO EVENSONG IN EPIPHANY AT ST. LUKE’S MONROVIA St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Monrovia will present the first Evensong performance of the year on Sunday, January 21, at 4 p.m. at the church, 122 South California Avenue at Foothill Boulevard in Monrovia. Evensong in Epiphany, directed by Kent Bennett Jones, Music Director, will be sung by the St. Luke's Choir and friends from throughout the Diocese. Jim Campbell will be guest cantor. Music will include Christ, Mighty Savior by David Charles Walker, the Norwich Use
Preces and Responses, and Palestrina’s Tribus Miraculis. A freewill offering will be taken; a wine and cheese reception in Guild Hall will follow the performance. A description of the service by Coventry Cathedral in England notes: “When you come to Evensong it is as if you were dropping in on a conversation already in progress — a conversation between God and people which began long before you were born and will go on long after you are gone.”
and our tourist got picked up instead. So, if you follow me here, this must mean that Old Town is soon to have some of Samson’s new relatives on the street. We’re waiting for the rest of the story…. And, lastly, some of you may have also discovered a website called www.OnlyinMyState.com. If you click on it, you see “OnlyInCaifornia. com,” and you’re in for a treat. The story I really enjoyed was
“10 Places Where You Can Still Experience Old Southern California.” “If you love discovering new places, especially when they are old, you’ll want to do some wandering to these 10 gems sprinkled throughout California.” Old Town Monrovia is #7 on the list and we’re in some very good company. Until next week, we’ll keep making history here in Old Town!
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from purchasing food delivered in Styrofoam containers. I believe that’s a far better solution than trying to do an outright ban on another product. Other restaurant-related news – MOTAB (Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board) had their monthly meeting at City Hall this morning, and the feedback on the
revised New Year’s Eve event was very positive. I don’t know if there have been any comments from the 600 block of S. Myrtle where the activity was much less, but the upper blocks were very pleased. I personally would like to see the return of the kid’s events since we have so many families out on that night, but we’ll see what the Marketing Committee comes up with for next year.
Now to the bears: It was during the Monrovia Day Parade of 2011 when the Old Town sculpted bears were introduced to our town. Several of the plain white bears were delivered to various groups to paint and individualize for eventual placement around Old Town. Since then, the bears and the kids of Monrovia have grown together: the kids grew older, and so did the bears who are
now in need of a day at the spa. Not too long ago, the “Tourist Bear” located at the south west corner of Myrtle and Colorado mysteriously disappeared. Rumor had it that our tourist was getting groomed, but, again mysteriously, he reappeared none the better. Apparently, there was a communication mix-up: the request from Art in Public Places was to deliver the “new” bears to be painted,
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have been attributed to rain/mudslides and homes falling off their foundations in the recently fire-ravaged Montecito. As of Tuesday, a Pacific frontal system moved into Southern California, heavy rainfall will continue spreading across the region according the the National Weather Service. Terrain will also aid in increasing rainfall rates. Burn scars from the active fire weather season will make conditions favorable for flash flooding-in addition to mudslides, debris flow, and other hydrologic issues. Because of the heavy rainfall and other conditions in place, a high risk of flash flooding is possible through Tuesday night. By Wednesday, the front will move east toward the southern Plains--diminishing the rainfall over southern California. In addition to the heavy rainfall across the area, snow across the Sierra Nevada will also occur during this event. A separate frontal system will also approached the Pacific Northwest Tuesday morning and moved inland
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during the day. Onshore flow will promote an increase in rainfall across the area throughout the day in addition to higher elevation snow--which will began to taper off by Wednesday morning. The front will continue pushing eastward across the Intermountain West on Tuesday evening and into Wednesday morning. Precipitation, including higher elevation snow, will spread across the entire Intermountain West on Wednesday. By Thursday, most of this activity will have shifted east of the Rockies. There will be no rest for the weary, however, as another system approaches the Pacific Northwest on Thursday morning--giving way to more precipitation across that area. Temperatures across the central and eastern U.S. will be well above normal through Thursday. However, another Arctic airmass begins to dive across the northern Plains by Thursday--bringing very cold temperatures to the U.S. once again. These temperatures are expected to spread eastward beyond the short term period.
Our region is still facing severe water shortages. Please watch and share Monrovia’s water conservation video to help spread the word about what’s happening in our region, and how it will be impacting us all in the coming months and years. You can watch the full video online on the Monrovia Conserves webpage, where you will also find additional information on how you can make a difference by conserving water and limiting your outdoor water use. Please remember to water early in the morning or late at night to minimize water loss, and only water once every four days. As outlined in the mandatory Phase IV Water Conservation Regulations, outdoor watering should be
limited to: - About once per week (no more than every fourth day) - No more than 15 minutes per landscaped area. - Note: The 15-minute limit does not apply to drip irrigation systems, new planting of lowwater usage plants, or if reclaimed water is being used as permitted by law. - Only before 8:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. Be sure to visit Monrovia Conserves for more information on Phase IV Water Regulations and for tips on how individuals can help our community save water together. Please remember to water early in the morning or late at night to minimize water loss. – Courtesy photo
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‘Resolutions For Reading’ During National Mentoring Month ‘Resolutions For Reading’ During National Mentoring Month "As a mentor to a Reading Partners student, I want to have the same impact that my mentor had on me. My top priority is to build our students up into confident learners and to push them to their fullest potential." - A Reading Partners volunteer tutor Each year, National Mentoring Month celebrates the power of mentoring relationships and calls for more people to play a supportive role in the lives of children. This January, Reading Partners is sharing stories of mentorship from community volunteers, AmeriCorps members, and staff. The campaign is designed to inspire others to make Resolutions for Reading in the new year by providing students in underresourced schools with the tutoring and mentorship
they need to become proficient readers by the fourth grade. A proven, national nonprofit that mobilizes community volunteers to work one-on-one with struggling readers, Reading Partners is determined to serve 720 students in the Los Angeles area in the 2017-18 school year. Currently, there are over 300 students at 13 local elementary schools waiting to be matched with tutors. Now is the time for our community to make Resolutions for Reading to ensure that our students have the reading skills and confidence they need to be successful in school and in life. “Our volunteers are a fundamental part of our work and we couldn’t do it without them!” says Laura
Zachar, Executive Director, “Every time I visit one of our schools, the excitement that students have when they open the door and see their tutor is magical!” Reading Partners volunteers utilize an easyto-follow, individualized lesson plan each week in order to meet students at their level and help them make the critical transition from learning to read to reading to learn. Reading Partners Los Angeles Area has an immediate need for volunteer tutors who can commit at least an hour a week to work with students in our LA-area schools. To learn more about volunteering with Reading Partners, please call (213) 399-8599 or email Chloe. Oliveras@readingpartners. org.
There are over 300 students at 13 local elementary schools waiting to be matched with tutors. - Courtesy photo / Reading Partners
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In other Olympic selection events, the 24-year-old Nagasu was fourth and ninth in her two Grand Prix events and third in the 2017 Four Continents Championships, the best finish by an American, second in the
2017 U.S. International Classic and fourth in the 2017 national championships. Nagasu was only 14 when she won the national championship in 2008. She was fourth in the 2010 Olympics and not chosen for the 2014 team despite finishing third at the national championship.
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hef Carmen Richardson Moore of Chef Carmen’s 3 C’s has a message for all your 2018 events: stop stressing out about the food. “Most caterers offer one genre of food or one style of décor with their food. I offer everything that most anyone could want. From a simple office meeting to a full-scale wedding; foods to satisfy all types of taste buds. I do drop-off delivery or topto-bottom themed setup— whatever the client needs.” Initially launching as “All That Jaz & Moore,” Richardson Moore gained her culinary certification in 2010 and changed her company name to Chef Carmen’s 3 C’s shortly after. An aversion to self-limitation prompted her to expand her services. “I was thinking of good luck names that covered all that I do: cakes, catering and consulting,” she said,
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offering everything from wine and food pairings to custom wedding cakes to event management consulting services. Considering herself a “jack-of-all-trades,” Richardson Moore partners with vendors to serve as a one-stop shop for her clients’ events. “My group includes DJs, florists, photographers, videographers, limos and entertainers,” she said. “I cook everything: all-American, soul food, southern, creole, Spanish, Mexican, Italian and some asian fare.” Despite mastering numerous cuisines, there are some standout dishes in her repertoire. “My family loves my beef oxtails,” she said, “but I’m known all over for my famous five-cheese mac and cheese. I serve it at almost every event that I cater!” Now moving into her eighth year as an entrepreneur, Pasadena-resident Richardson Moore has begun to make her presence known around San Gabriel Valley.
The “c’s” in Chef Carmen’s 3 C’s stand for cakes, catering and consulting, serving as a one-stop shop for her clients’ events. - Courtesy photo
She’s served at both the Taste of Arcadia and Taste of Monrovia events and this month she’s lending her culinary skills to a greater cause as a featured chef and wine expert at CASA of Los Angeles’s Wine and Art event. Proceeds from the event will
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lifted anchor and sailed north up the Sea of Cortez, into the Mexican sunset. As the ship motored it hugged the rugged coastline, giving passengers a preview of the week-long adventure ahead. There were endless miles of deserted beaches, jagged mountains and hidden coves to explore. And since this was an UnCruise expedition, aboard a small ship, it meant docking in tiny bays, using snorkeling gear, kayaks and paddleboards to explore by water, and our feet to discover uncharted land. Our first stop was gorgeous and deserted Ensenada Grande. Located on Isla Partida, Ensenada Grande is part of a protected UNESCO biosphere reserve. With the Endeavor anchored a few hundred feet off shore we took small skiffs to the beach, set up camp and went exploring. Along the hike, I discovered desert cactus hiding behind large sand bluffs, puffer fish skeletons along the beach, and clear turquoise water. Back aboard the 230-ftlong Safari Endeavor, I enjoyed a lunch of Cuban sandwiches and Mexican beer in the dining room, while the captain pulled anchor and set sail for Agua Verde. While following the coastline, I found a window seat in the lounge and watched the majestic scenery go by. In the morning, we opened the cabin door and found a
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postcard picture of craggy mountains, turquoise water and unspoiled beach before me, almost close enough to touch. After a short skiff ride to the beach, we met a local rancher, who took us on a burro ride through the canyons and mountains to experience the “real Baja.” Along the way, we encountered a desert oasis, numerous types of giant cactus, a lost beach, and listened to our guide sing traditional Mexican Ranchero songs.
From the backs of burros we boarded an UnCruise bus and headed to Bahía Magdalena in search of gray whales. To get to this whale wonderland, the vans drove two hours across the beautiful Baja peninsula, past mountains, valley, lakes and deserts full of towering cactus. When we arrived at the bay, we boarded small panga boats and floated into the serene, 30-ft deep lagoon. In a few minutes our captain/guide pointed to a "footprint" along the
water’s tranquil surface, an indicator that a gray whale was about to appear. And sure enough one did appear, and then another and another and even a couple babies. Soon, our 20-ft panga was "swimming" alongside a giant, 45-ft-long mother and her 15-ft baby. After chasing whales, it was back aboard our private yacht to relax. And with comfortable cabins, a gourmet kitchen and dining room, a social lounge, fitness equipment, hot tubs, nature viewing areas, and a sports platform for swimming and launching kayaks and skiffs, the four-deck Safari Endeavor made this easy. Another highlight of my week aboard the Safari
Endeavor was a stop at Los Islotes, a jagged and mysterious rock formation jetting from the sea, that is home to a colony offriendly, barking sea lions. While here, I hopped in a small skiff for an up-close look at the creatures from above water, while other, more adventurous passengers donned wetsuits and joined the animals as they swam through underwater arches and swaying sea coral. UnCruise Adventures is currently booking cruises to the Sea of Cortez and other destinations such as the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Columbia & Snake Rivers, Cost Rica & Panama; Galápagos Islands, or Hawaii. For more information and current rates and dates, visit: www.un-cruise.com
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decided that I wanted to dedicate this January to personal growth in all aspects of my life. As I continue to reflect on the past year, I have noticed that various behaviors have made profound impacts on my quality of life - in both the positive and negative. So before you dive back into the year, here are a couple aspects of life that can benefit from reevaluation. We all know that we could use a bit more exercise, but to most of us, exercise is seen as a luxury, rather than a necessity. Reality is, unless you’re regularly pushing your body and staying active, you slowly start to lose the ability to stay active. In my phases of low activity, I have always noticed short term slowdowns in cognitive function and energy levels; the surprising thing is, we almost always attribute that same slugginess as the main reason why we don’t exercise. You must’ve saw this one
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coming already - diet is one of the most important factors of our wellbeing. The tough thing about eating well is that nobody, not even me, wants to make good choices after a tough day at work. So in order to take the stress and difficulty out of eating well, plan ahead. That doesn’t mean you prepare a week’s worth of food ahead of time, but you could at least prepare all the ingredients ahead of time; that way you can just plug in the cooker or turn on the heat when you get home and have a great meal ready for you.
You wake up, grab a coffee and take your multivitamin, fish oil, and turmeric; you get back from the gym and chug a protein shake and maybe some post workout recovery blend. While supplements can elicit positive change in our lives, how often do we actually sit down to determine whether we actually can benefit from our supplements- and do they even meet a quality standard for me to want to put in my body? Each individual has different nutrition needs, so unfortunately, the 30 minutes you spent with the sales rep
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Easily one of the biggest, most exciting days of our Winter Meet, The California Wine Festival marks a showcase of the best Cal-Bred Thoroughbreds and celebrates Santa Anita Park’s California heritage. Come be a part of the Sunshine Millions Wine Festival and let The Great Race Place show you a bevy of wines to complement an amazing card of racing. Experience wines from across California and take in a day of world-class racing right on the Santa Anita Park apron. Plus, don’t miss the second annual running of the Pegasus World Cup Invitational broadcast live from Gulfstream Park in Florida. Your $45 General Package Includes (Pre-Sale $25 through 1/12/18): - Club House Admission - Racing Program - $5 Betting Voucher - Wagering Tip Sheet
- Acrylic Wine Glass - Twelve (12) 2oz Samplings - Grandstand Seating Upgrade to a $75 VIP Package (Pre-sale $60 through 1/12/18): - Club House Admission - Racing Program - $5 Betting Voucher - Wagering Tip Sheet - Acrylic Wine Glass - 2oz Samplings for each winery participating - Food Voucher ($10 value) - Wine Festival Event Tee - Walk-up pricing (on day of event while supplies last): - $8 for five (5) wine tastings - $25 for Acrylic Wine Glass + twelve (12) wine tastings - $15 for Event T-Shirt In the interest of safety for both human and animal athletes, musical performances MUST pause while horses are out on the track. Music will resume at the discretion of park staff and performers. Visit the Santa Anita Park website for more info on purchasing tickets.
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Arcadia City Notices NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held for the project described below. The project includes the following:
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. 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 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) 574-5415 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 ager/Development Services
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Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Wednesday January 31, 2018 Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located at: StorAmerica – Arcadia 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA 91006 2:30pm Alta, Chriss M. Sharp, Preston A. Poor, Laurence M. Marguerite, Vita Carrillo, Michael C. Garcia, Eduardo Duckett, Sandra Vega, Ashley Crossley, Kenneth A. Castrellon, Cynthia A. Mitchell, Sam D. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 11th, of January and 18th, of January 2018 by StorAmerica – Arcadia, 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA. 91006 (626) 303-3000 Fax (626) 303-6470 1/11, 1/18/18 CNS-3087614# ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Wednesday January 31,
2018 personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located At: StorAmerica – Duarte 2250 Central Ave Duarte CA 91010 12:30 pm Morgan, Tamara D. Trejo, Raylene M. Morehead, Nayashi Valdez, Carlos All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 11th, of January and 18th, of January 2018 by StorAmerica, 2250 Central Ave Duarte, Ca. 91010 office (626) 930-0036 Fax (626) 930-1396 1/11, 1/18/18 CNS-3087615# ARCADIA WEEKLY
Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-16-739282-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
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A. A Categorical Exemption from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301(a) of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to the use of an existing facility; and B. Amendment to Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 09-15
Project Location: 210 N. First Avenue APN: 5773-007-035 Contact Information: Project Planner: Tim Schwehr TSchwehr@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 574-5409 City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066
Project Description: A request to revise the existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP 09-15) for Sonata Room, a 3,200 sq. ft. dance studio with a 1,400 square foot dance floor at 210 N. First Avenue Avenue, and to extend the hours of operation and increase in the maximum number of students.. The proposed changes to the operating hours and maximum number of students are as follows: Monday—Thursday: 10 a.m.—7 p.m. (10 students) to 7 p.m.—11 p.m. (50 students) Friday: 10 a.m.—7 p.m. (10 students) to 7 p.m.—1 a.m. (120 students) Saturday: 11 a.m.—3 p.m. (50 students) to 3 p.m.—7 p.m. (10 students); 7 p.m.—1 a.m. (120 students) Sunday: 12 p.m.—5 p.m. (50 students) to 7 p.m. —12 a.m. (120 students) Applicant: Laura Powell & Brandon Kwae, Business Owners Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Publish January 11, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY 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-16-739282-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement
information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the 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: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 6457711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-739282-BF IDSPub #0135031 12/28/2017 1/4/2018 1/11/2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY TSG No.: 8481146 TS No.: CA1400262396 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 5791-030-010 Property Address: 2849 DOOLITTLE AVENUE ARCADIA, CA 91006 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/16/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/31/2018 at 10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/22/2006, as Instrument No. 06 0609324, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: JOHN T. KIM AND HELLEN H. KIM,, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, 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# 5791-030-010 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2849 DOOLITTLE AVENUE, 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 $866,293.21. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwidep o s t i n g . c o m / p r o p e r t y S e a r c h Te r m s . aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1400262396 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0323484 To: ARCADIA WEEKLY 01/11/2018, 01/18/2018, 01/25/2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY
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Job Seeking: The one last taboo?
Angela COPELAND, angela@copelandcoaching.com
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Shy Ricky Needs a Foster Home We are in urgent need of fosters homes for our shy cats. You can make the difference for one, like RICKY and others who are too shy to take to adoptions but who can blossom in a loving foster home. RICKY is age 5. He is so very handsome, all deep gray, like a Russian Blue, and we know he wants to be brave, but his fearfulness gets in the way. He does love treats, and
that would be how a patient foster could break through. He gets along well with other cats. We pay for any needed vet care, fosters provide food, litter, safety, and love. We have a whole page devoted to our shy cats at http://www. lifelineforpets.org/shy-cats-need-homes-too. html. Call for for info or a foster application: 626-676-9505 or 626-797-1753.
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Horse Racing at Santa Anita Park has become a staple in the city of Arcadia - Courtesy Photo / Terry Miller Beacon Media News
How Santa Anita Park Became One of America’s Most Popular Horse Racing Venues Spencer Stueve sports@beaconmedianews.com
When you think about sports in Southern California, what comes to mind first? Is it the Lakers? Is it the Dodgers? Maybe it’s USC football or UCLA basketball. Maybe you think about soccer, or tennis, or swimming.
Maybe you think about youth sports or high school. Or maybe, you think about horse racing. Southern California has just about everything there is to offer in the sports scene, and that includes horse racing and one of the most famous horse racing tracks in America. In 1907, the original Santa Anita racetrack
opened, and 27 years later, the new Santa Anita Park, in the current location, was opened. The location itself was spectacular, nestled within the San Gabriel Mountains, and with time, the horse racing scene would explode. In 1935, the inaugural Santa Anita Handicap was run, with a winning purse of $100,000. Over time,
Pasadena Bulldogs Road Show Continues with Win over Arcadia
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Hamilton. At halftime, they extended the lead to a dozen, 35-23. Though the Apaches would cut the lead nearly in half at the end of the 3rd quarter, the 4th belonged to the Bulldogs. The offense got on track, and the Bulldog defense
was constant. Final scorePHS 67 AHS 51. Pasadena can celebrate the win for a short time, but the season continues, and so does their travel. The Bulldogs continue league play this week with matchups against Burbank and Hoover High School.
were filmed at Santa Anita Park. While many memorable moments in horse racing history have taken place at Santa Anita Park, so too have many legendary horses run on its track. Seabiscut, Affirmed, Spectacular Bid, John Henry, and American Pharaoh are just a handful of the most famous horses in history
who have competed at Santa Anita Park. While Santa Anita Park has become more than just a local Arcadia hangout spot, thousands of locals still take the time to visit the track every single year. With racing nearly every weekend, Santa Anita Park is still an Arcadia staple and one of America’s best racetracks.
Monrovia Looks to Put Bad Loss Behind Them Spencer Stueve
Spencer Stueve The Pasadena High School Bulldogs basketball team is never home, though they are certainly not alone. Much like the 2011-2012 UCLA basketball team, the Bulldogs will play every game away from their campus, as the basketball gym is under renovation. Last week, they took on the Arcadia Apaches in a league game, this time played at Marshall Sports Complex at Marshall High School. Despite traveling to a “home” game, the Bulldogs were ready. With stifling defense and enough offense, they jumped out to a 17-9 lead behind the aerial artistry of their best player, Bryce
Santa Anita Park grew in popularity, and eventually became one of the most famous horse racing tracks in America. In 1984, equestrian events during the Olympic Games were held at Santa Anita. Two years later, Santa Anita Park was the host of the Breeder’s Cup for the first time. In 2009, the racing scenes in the movie “Seabiscuit”
As the Monrovia Wildcats boys basketball team begins Rio Hondo League play this week, they look to turn the page on a disappointing preseason slate, and a forgettable loss last week. Under the guidance of Head Coach Randy Hare, the Wildcat boys began their season with a win over Adelanto in late November, but things haven’t exactly gone their way since. MHS has just a 7-9 record, and their latest loss is the most embarrassing yet. Mark Keppel High School is undoubtedly a strong program, and the Wildcats
were clear underdogs when taking on the Aztecs last week. At 12-5, MKHS has high hopes for the season, and dispatching the Bulldogs is another impressive accomplishment on their early season resume. Though the game was played at Monrovia High School, home court advantage made no difference. MKHS jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. When the game mercifully came to a close, the score was 72-38. Monrovia begins league play this week, and soon the results in non-league play will be just a footnote to the Wildcats’ story. The game against MKHS will be a memory the Monrovia boys will look to forget as they make a push for the league crown
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Rio Hondo league play this week. Courtesy Photo/ Jose Montanez/ Instagram @josemontanezphotography
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