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Pasadena Homeless Man Charged With Murder of Wife Dismembered, burned body found in Cypress
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Pasadena man was charged Tuesday with killing a person whose burned remains were found last week in Cypress Park, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Valentino Gutierrez was charged with one count each of murder and arson of property. He also is accused of using an accelerant. The victim is thought to be the suspect’s wife 31-year-old Tiana Alfred. Gutierrez was arraigned Tuesday in Department D of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Pasadena Branch. The Pasadena Police dept. said “this senseless act of violence was not random. There are indications that the victim was known to the suspect.” Pasadena continues to be a safe community. Overall crime dropped about 22% over the past year (YTD according to Pasadena Police preliminary analysis). Although the crime allegedly occurred
Valentino Gutierrez (inset) allegedly murdered a 31 year old in this shuttered Pasadena Restaurant. - Courtesy photos / Google Maps and Facebook
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Pasadena Unified's Insolvency: What happens on Hudson Street stays on Hudson Street You might be wondering where your PUSD Board of Education seat occupant has been hanging out lately. Especially after you've read certain opinions recently issued by the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Which, as you might
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT “Helping One Person Every Day” at Hope Café in Pasadena
or might not know, exercises life and death control over the public schools of Sierra Madre, Pasadena and Altadena. So what did these folks have to say about our beloved Pasadena Unified SEE TATTLER PAGE 10
SEE MURDER PAGE 11
PASADENA COUNCIL RECAP: ‘ONE ARROYO’ PROJECT RECEIVES ADDITIONAL FUNDING
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Pasadena P.D. In Chris Ballew Beating
Heritage Square South’s future remains in flux
Attorney says both officers should be fired
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At their latest regular meeting, the Pasadena City Council faced a sizeable agenda that saw discussions run close to midnight. Three items of interest included an update on the
“One Arroyo” project, a debate on how to develop the city-owned property Heritage Square South, and potential zoning code amendments to the city’s accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance. SEE RECAP PAGE 11
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in an abandoned commercial property on S. Arroyo Parkway, the police department only responded to the location three times in 2017, for homeless related concerns. The Pasadena Police Department will continue to work closely with the Code Enforcement Section to conduct high visibility patrols and ensure the structure on the property is secured. “Any act of violence is concerning and is never acceptable. Pasadena Police Officers work proactively to safeguard our community. Our efforts in this case underscore the robust partnership with the Los Angeles Police Department, which cannot be underestimated” said Pasadena Police Chief Sanchez. Deputy District Attorney Rachel Bowers of the Arson and Explosives Section is prosecuting the case. On Feb. 1, firefighters responded to a blaze about 1:30 a.m. in the 2000 block of Figueroa Street. Once the fire was put out, the firefighters found human
‘Henry V’ at A Noise Within Stars PasadenaArea Native
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A 19-page lawsuit was filed January 26 by attorney John Burton on behalf of Chris Ballew. The suit names defendants as: City of Pasadena (“City”); Terry Tornek, Mayor and Defendant Steve Mermell,
City Manager; Pasadena Police Department (“PPD”); Phillip A. Sanchez, PPD Chief of Police; and finally Zachary Lujan and Lerry Esparza Pasadena Police officers. The suit claims, in part that, “the City or the PPD SEE LAWSUIT PAGE 10
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Hillsides to Host Annual Gala, La Nuit des Rêves, February 24 in Pasadena
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Hillsides a Southern California mental health and foster care charity, is hosting its annual gala, La Nuit des Rêves, on February 24, 2018 at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena. The Frenchthemed gala, which translates into “The Night of Dreams,” is Hillsides’ largest fundraiser of the year. Hillsides’ gala is being chaired by long-time supporters Joan McCarthy and John Gong. McCarthy came up with the gala idea on a recent trip to France. “I wanted to bring the cultural richness of France into the gala without sacrificing the importance of making children’s dreams come true,” she said. “So many of the 14,000 children, youth, and families Hillsides serves have lived through nightmares, and with the funds the gala raises, we want to help the children achieve their visions of happiness and security.” The evening will contain a French flair throughout, from the décor to the food to the entertainment. Guests will have a chance to bid on silent auction items during the cocktail hour, and then participate in a live auction after dinner. The live auction will be emceed by NBC4 Southern California's weathercaster Fritz Coleman, who, as he has for many years, is lending his talents to Hillsides for the evening. Hillsides has gathered together many spectacular auction items, which include a Pasadena Tournament of Roses Extravaganza including tickets to the parade,
Gala Co-Chair Joan McCarthy (left) and gala co-chair John Gong - Courtesy Photo
a VIP tailgate party, and game, among other perks; a 12-Day Cruise for two on Holland America Line; a two-night stay at The Paris Hotel in Las Vegas that includes dinner for two at Gordon Ramsey’s Restaurant and two tickets to the VIP James Turrell Light Sensory Experience on top of the Louis Vuitton store; and a Walt Disney Studio Lot Tour for six guests. Tickets to La Nuit des Rêves are $300. To buy a ticket or become a sponsor of the event, please click here or contact Bernie Gore, Hillsides
special events coordinator at 323-543-2800, ext. 253 or bgore@hillsides.org. Major sponsors of the gala include Mario and Shelly Fiumani – Pin USA, Jacob Maarse Florists, Kaiser Permanente, Rusnak Auto Group, Sherm and Marge Telleen, The Havner Family Foundation, The Walt Disney Company, Western Asset Management, and Willis Towers Watson. The Langham Huntington, Pasadena is located at 1401 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106.
A Weekend of Fun Activities for All Ages in sierra madre Return to the thrilling days of yester-year with One Book, One City at the Sierra Madre Public Library. Delight in a lively recording of Jean Shepherd reading one of his delightful radio plays, followed by a group discussion on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 at 6:00 pm at the Sierra Madre Public Library. Enjoy light snacks from your childhood. Then, the next day, at 11:00 am for Adult Craft. Have some fun making old-time valentine cards. Come back after lunch for Classic Game Day from 1:00 am to 5:00 pm. Fun for everyone with games popular in the 1930s including Monopoly, Sorry, The Game of Life, Scrabble, Chutes & Ladders, Chess, and Checkers. Light snacks from the era
provided for your tasting pleasure. One Book, One City 2018, is a month of entertaining and enlightening programs centered on In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd. Jean Shepherd was a master writer who spun the materials of his 1930s all-American childhood into comic art. In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash is a peak of his achievement and speaks across generations. Light-hearted and funny, the beloved, classic is a collection of short stories and includes chapters combined into the popular Christmas movie A Christmas Story. Other entertaining activities this month are: - Thursday, February 15 at 11:00 am Third Thursday
Book Club - Wednesday, February, 21 at 7:00 pm Rich Procter presents, The Golden Age of Radio, a fun and illuminating look back at the hugely popular radio programs of yesteryear. - Friday, February 23 at 6 pm Teen ComedySportz –Improv workshop for teens. Improv and comedy techniques for all skill-levels. Registration is required. - Wednesday, February 28 at 7:00 pm. Ugly Lamp Contest & movie A Christmas Story. Bring your ugliest lamp to the Library to win a prize. Read, Discover, Connect @ Sierra Madre Public Library, 440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024, (626) 355-7186, Text (626) 662-1254, www.cityofsierramadre.com/services/library.
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Five years ago a puppy was almost literally kicked to the curb in Pasadena. The humane society rescued the dog. A Navy veteran who suffered from severe seizures adopted that dog and named him Kian. The Irish name is appropriate as the puppy is a Wheaten Terrier (at least mainly). The veteran seizures were so severe he had often loss consciousness, fallen and broken bones and suffered multiple cuts and bruises. As Kian grew he was trained to be sensitive to the onset of those seizures and when “working” to ignore everyone but his companion. His owner/ companion was also trained to understand the meaning of those alerts and to immediately take steps to avoid
Kian helps alert his new best friend when a seizure is imminent. – Photo by Terry Miller/Beacon Media News
them or move to a secure location where he cannot injure himself. Since Kian and the veteran got together, the latter has been able to avoid most of his seizures. Because of the dog’s alerts those he has been able to move to safety and find a place to sit. He has not been injured since they began working together. “Father calls Kian his ‘granddog’ and says he rescued me,” said that veteran, who prefers to remain anonymous. He is like a child to us, he said looking to his wife, who happily nodded her agreement. “These days I am not sure who rescued who,” he added. “I may have rescued him, but he is continually rescuing me.”
Leadership Pasadena Begins Veterans Course in May
Leadership Pasadena is ready to accept applications for the new Community Leadership Course for Veterans™ (CLCV™) beginning on May 3, 2018. This course will be the second such course in the entire country and fills a gap in current military to civilian transitional programs for veterans. The course does not duplicate any existing programs but compliments and supplements the many re-entry and transitional
programs in place. This a 6-month strength-based community leadership course for 15-20 military veterans (including National Guard and all Reserves) who have achieved a rank of E4 or higher, now living, working or studying in the San Gabriel Valley to effectively transition them into their new civilian lives through community leadership and service. Veterans who have
returned from active duty within the last 4 years are eligible to learn more and apply at www.leadershippasadena.org Through this course veterans will learn to remission their leadership talent to thrive the civilian world. Whether they want to secure a corporate job, start or join a non-profit, go back to school or start their own business, the course will explore the civilian leadership culture
and build connections with community and business leaders. LP is committed to providing veterans with greater access to all aspects of the community and help them re-purpose their military experience to become leaders who make an impact for good in the civilian world. The course is offered to veterans for $300 as Leadership Pasadena will fund raise to pay the remaining tuition needed. Even then,
if needed, scholarships will be made available. Companies interested in sponsoring a session, providing a scholarship for a veteran or enrolling one of their own employees, should contact Cindy Bengtson at info@leadershippasadena.org. Veterans interested in the course should also contact Cindy Bengtson at info@leadershippasadena. org Watch Video Online
Tallest Building in Arcadia Sells for $25.6M galen PATTERSON galen.patterson303@gmail.com
The tallest building in Arcadia has been purchased by Positive Investments, Inc. The building, which is home to several Arcadian businesses and anchored by Bank of America, was sold for $25.6 million. Positive Investments, Inc. acquired the building from Farazian Family Trust in an effort to secure high-profile office space within the City of Arcadia, although the company will not be moving into the building. Positive Investments, Inc. headquarters is located near their newly acquired building at 610 N. Santa Anita Ave. Among the tenants is former Mayor of Arcadia Jim Helms of Helms &
Meyers, a local law firm. Helms was a member of City Council in 1972, when the building was constructed. The city purchased large amounts of land from Santa Anita, and parceled the land out into smaller, more manageable packages to help bring development into Arcadia in the 1970s. “The function of this was to bring business into downtown Arcadia,” said Helms. “I think they have succeeded in that.” Helms, a tenant of the 6th floor in the eight-story building, said his law firm chose the 6th floor of the building, because at the time six floors was the maximum extension of the local firefighting equipment. Representatives from Positive Investments, Inc. said the location of the
property has many desirable features, such as an excellent proximity to the 210 Freeway, a clear view of the Santa Anita Racetrack, and is just a short walk from downtown Arcadia and Arcadia Park. The building amounts to 83,250 square feet of space and is currently 97 percent occupied. Positive Investments, Inc. plans to keep the structure relatively intact, with expected renovations in the building’s lobby and office spaces as they become available. The company does not have plans for the exterior or open lot space yet, but Avison Young Broker Mark Evanoff said “the property is situated on an over-sized, developable lot that may provide the new owner with potential opportunities to add value
in the future.” According to real estate agency Avison Young , this sale is the first time the building has changed hands in 35 years.
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Monrovia Chamber Honors Founder of Arcadia vietnam Monument At their annual Awards Gala & Membership Dinner held last January 25 at the DoubleTree Hotel, the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce honored Gene Glasco, Arcadia City Clerk and Founder of the Arcadia Vietnam War Monument with their “Military Service and Stewardship Award” for
his leadership in erecting a monument in honor of military veterans that served during the Vietnam War. In his introduction, Monrovia Mayor Tom Adams gave an eloquent recitation of Glasco’s military service in Vietnam before inviting him to the stage to receive
his award. In his acceptance speech Glasco thanked the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce for honoring him and expressed his gratitude for the meaningful appreciation that is today shown our men and women in military service and all those who have served. Glasco also received certifi-
cates from the Monrovia City Council, LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, California Senator Anthony Portantino, Assemblymember Chris Holden, Assemblymember Blanca Rubio, Congresswoman Judy Chu, Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, Monrovia Unified School District and
City of Arcadia Mayor Peter Amundson. The Arcadia Vietnam War Memorial was constructed entirely from local community, business and organization donations. The monument pays tribute to fourteen Arcadia servicemen who lost their lives between 1966 and
1972 while deployed to Vietnam. It was also built to honor all veterans who wore the uniform of the United States military. If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Gene Glasco at 626.456.4366 or email at gene@arcadiavietnammonument.org.
The Leadership Connection: Power Your Future Make a Difference is in Pasadena Jericho Road Pasadena, a community-based organization that works with nonprofits in the San Gabriel Valley and Northeast Los Angeles, is hosting The Leadership Connection, a comprehensive workshop which trains and prepares participants to serve on nonprofit boards. The three 3-hour sessions will be held Tuesdays on March 6, 13 and 20, 2018 from 5:30 8:30 p.m. in Pasadena. The registration fee is $450 for individuals and $750 for a corporate rate. Registration closes on February 20. The Leadership Connection is a great opportunity for individuals interested in serving on a
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nonprofit board. The benefits for participating in this workshop include learning critical professional skills that apply both to nonprofit board service and business management, supporting
Diamond Bar: $380,000 This lovely end unit condo features an open floor plan with plenty of light. With2 bedrooms, 2 baths, attached 2 car garage direct access to the unit. Stainless appliances include stove, dishwasher and refrigerator, updated granite countertops. Laminate flooring throughout, private balcony, beautiful fireplace. Master bedroom with dual closets, air conditioning. This unit comes with washer and dryer. (S24218)
important work carried out by nonprofit organizations that rely on local leadership as well as raising the profile and influence of the individual in their community. In addition to personal and
professional development, Jericho Road Pasadena matches individuals to join the right nonprofit board that best utilizes their talents and work experience. The workshop is led
by local and dynamic experts, Mitch Dorger and Judy Plunkett, who present topics about nonprofit governance, financial and legal oversight, strategic planning, resource development
and ambassadorship. Ideal candidates for serving on nonprofit boards demonstrate the following qualities: -Willingness to share your time, talent and treasure with a local nonprofit -Good interpersonal skills -Leadership experience or potential -Interest in deepening your involvement with the community For more information send a resume to Jericho Road Pasadena Director Melanie Goodyear at MGoodyear@JRPasadena. org or visit their website jrpasadena.org/board-service for more information.
Fontana: $380,000 On nice corner lot in Southridge area of Fontana. Two story 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1,6377 sq.ft. home. High vaulted ceilings, corner fireplace gives this home a spacious feel. Downstairs master bedroom has walk-in closet and dual sinks in bathroom. Tiled floors are easy to maintain. Kitchen with plenty of cabinets and corner breakfast nook with a pantry. Three bedrooms upstairs. Central air and heat. Two car attached garage. Gated yard with separate dog run. Close to shopping and transportation. (B11454)
Hesperia: $199,000 Lovely neighborhood in Hesperia. Perfect 3 bedrooms, 2 baths situated near Ranchero Rd, with close to freeway access. Bright and open kitchen with large pantry, modern appliances, concrete countertops, breakfast bar. Formal dining room, laundry room with storage, living room with fireplace. Master suite includes walk-in closet. Two car attached garage, central a/c and heat. Expansive front and rear yards, RV parking. (B8667)
La Habra Heights: $1,100,000 Located at the top of La Habra Heights Mountain with amazing views. This 2,618 sq.ft. home offers 5 bedrooms, 4 baths. Cathedral ceilings, formal living room and dining room with fireplace and new laminate floors. Two master bedrooms, spa tub. Large kitchen with Quartz counter top, stainless appliances. Two car attached garage. Guest house with one bedroom, full bath, living room, kitchen, balcony. (V1976)
Long Beach: $379,000 Great townhome is located in a quiet & private gated community that is close to downtown, the beach, restaurants and shopping. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Metro Blue Line is close. Floor plan is bright and spacious, living room with large windows, dining room and large balcony overlook the courtyard. Two car garage. Nice landscaping with common area BBQ. Complex is pet friendly. (D329)
Monrovia:
Monrovia: $1,988,000 This Stunning View Home is situated in the secluded gated community of Terrace View Estates. Huge 25,861 sq.ft. lot. Features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, large formal entry, vaulted two story ceiling. Custom Crown molding in living room with gorgeous marble fireplace. Formal dining room with French doors. Gourmet kitchen with sub-zero refrigerator, stainless appliances, breakfast bar. Family room with entertainment center. Master suite, walk in closets. Attached 3 car garage. Huge patio and fruit trees. (T308)
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Sierra Madre: $1,250,000 One of a kind location on a quiet tree lined cul-de-sac street. Conveniently located near Sierra Vista Park which hosts Sierra Madre Recreation Center. This well maintained 4 bedroom. 3 baths home. Kitchen is open to family room with small bar, wood cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Formal sunken living room has large indows that look out onto the front yard. Two master bedrooms and 2 additional bedrooms and an office with built-in cabinetry. Double garage. Oversized 1/3 acre lot. Plenty of parking and room for RV. (M105)
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Lynwood: $385,000 Location delight and homeownership pride. Centrally located to Plaza Mexico and the 105 Freeway. Charming 2 bedroom and 1 bath, large tiled shower. Sits on a no outlet street, it offers a nice open floor plan and lots of natural light. Laminate floors. Granite counters. The exterior and interior of the house is freshly painted. There are several nice upgrades new garage door, new back yard siding, new front door and security screen door. Patio area covered, not enclosed. 865 sq.ft. (R3047)
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Two units in Downtown Monrovia. Nice easy walk for a dinner and movie. One unit 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and 2nd unit 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Fireplace and formal dining area. Tile flooring throughout with carpet in bedrooms. House have separate yards. There is a 5 car garage with alley access and gated parking. (W248)
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ARCADIA Jan. 28 At approximately 11:02 a.m., an officer conducted a check on a construction site on the 200 block of California Street. The officer located and contacted subjects on the property. An investigation revealed one subject was in possession of a fraudulent California Driver’s License and a fraudulent Social Security Card. A second subject had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The 36-year-old male from Monrovia and the 50-year-old male from El Monte were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At about 8:31 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Santa Clara Street and Santa Anita Avenue for not having license plates displayed. An investigation revealed the vehicle’s registration had expired in November of 2015 and the driver was in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The vehicle was impounded and the 57-year-old male from Pasadena was issued a citation and released in the field. Jan. 29
At around 1:17 p.m., officers were dispatched to Highland Real Estate, 411 East Huntington Drive, regarding a theft report. The victim witnessed a subject enter the business and steal property from his desk. When he confronted the subject, the subject pushed him and fled the scene. Officers discovered the identity of the subject and located him. The 27-year-old male from Pasadena was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Just after 2:58 p.m., an officer responded to a residence on the 000 block of West Naomi Avenue regarding the report of a burglary. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) entered the home through an unlocked rear window. The suspect(s) ransacked the residence and fled the scene. The property loss could not be determined at the time due to the residents residing out of the country. The investigation is ongoing. Jan. 30
At approximately 9:40 a.m., an officer was dis-
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crime blotters patched to a residence on the 100 block of West Sycamore Avenue regarding a dispute between neighbors. An investigation revealed the victim went outside to check on his barking dog when he witnessed a subject yelling and shooting a BB gun. The subject pointed the BB gun at the victim. The officer was unsuccessful in contacting the subject. Shortly after 4:16 p.m., officers responded to a residence on the 700 block of Tiffany Terrace regarding a residential burglary. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) entered the residence through an unlocked garage door. The suspect(s) ransacked the residence, stealing several thousand dollars in cash as well as electronics, jewelry and rifles. The suspect(s) then fled the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Jan. 31
Around 5:48 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence on the 800 block of Hungate Lane, regarding the report of a theft from a vehicle. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect entered the victim’s vehicle and stole property including a Garmin GPS and cash. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Just after 11:23 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Duarte Road and Sunset Boulevard for unsafe lane changing and lane straddling. Upon contacting the driver, the officer noticed the driver displayed symptoms of being impaired. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the 35-year-old female from Arizona was driving under the influence of drugs. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Feb. 1
Around 2:35 a.m., officers received a notification of an 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. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Santa Anita Avenue and Live Oak Avenue and contacted the occupants. An investigation revealed a 31-year-old male and a
31-year-old female, both from San Gabriel, had the stolen package, property, and tracking device in their vehicle. Both suspects were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
At approximately 9:32 p.m., an officer responded to a residence on the 900 block of Balboa Drive regarding an unknown subject knocking on several residents’ doors. The officer located the subject in front of a residence. Upon contacting the 42-year-old male from Los Angeles, the officer noticed symptoms of alcohol intoxication and determined the suspect was unable to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Feb. 2
Just after 1:49 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle in the area of Second Avenue and Duarte Road. An investigation revealed the juvenile driver had stolen the vehicle in Monrovia the day prior. The vehicle was returned to the registered owner and the 16-year-old male from Monrovia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At approximately 4:30 p.m., officers received a notification of an activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. Officers tracked a stolen package to a vehicle in the parking lot of Chili’s, 630 West Huntington Drive, in the city of Monrovia. An investigation revealed a 33-year-old male from Pasadena had the stolen package, property, and tracking device in his vehicle. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Feb. 3
Around 3:47 p.m., an officer responded to a residence on the 1400 block of Melanie Lane regarding a domestic dispute. An investigation revealed a physical altercation occurred between a husband and wife resulting in the husband striking his wife with his phone and shoe. The 54-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Just after 7:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Camino Real Avenue and Tenth Avenue regarding a domestic dispute.
*Disclaimer: All blotters are submitted directly from the Police Departments. If you have any questions are concerns regarding a blotter, please contact the department directly.
The female victim told officers that her ex-boyfriend punched her in the face before stealing her backpack and fleeing the scene on foot. The investigation is ongoing.
MONROVIA Jan. 28
At 10:02 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 400 block of W. Duarte Road. The victim parked her vehicle in front of her garage the night before and went inside her residence. When she returned to the vehicle the next morning, she found the rear, driver-side window had been smashed. A medical bag was taken. The investigation is continuing. At 10:41 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from a business in the 400 block of E. Duarte Road. A 2016, orange and white, Ford UHaul, box truck was taken from the lot. The investigation is continuing. Jan. 29
At 2:39 p.m., a petty theft incident was reported at a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington. Employees advised they were attempting to detain an adult female for shoplifting. The suspect fled on foot and an employee followed. An officer was in the area and was able to detain the suspect without incident. The property was recovered and the suspect was arrested. She was issued a citation to appear in court on the charges and released. At 8:22 p.m., police were notified of a male subject walking into traffic and yelling at people. Officers arrived and saw the subject. The subject ran a short distance, but then complied with officers. The subject displayed signs of intoxication and, after further investigation, was arrested for being drunk in public. He was taken into custody and held
for a sobering period. Jan. 30
At 12:15 p.m., a parking control officer was working in the 1300 block of Monterey when she saw a vehicle parked in the area that appeared suspicious. She ran the license plate and it returned as a reported stolen vehicle. She notified dispatch and an officer responded and recovered the vehicle.
At 4:08 p.m., a hit and run traffic collision was reported at the intersection of Fifth and Chestnut. A vehicle was traveling west on Chestnut and was crossing Fifth, when it was suddenly struck by a vehicle traveling south. The vehicle spun three times and came to rest on the northwest corner of the intersection. The suspect vehicle did not stop. The driver complained of pain and said she never saw the suspect vehicle. A witness described the suspect vehicle as a gold Hyundai SUV. The investigation is continuing. At 8:22 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 100 block of Oak Grove. The victim returned home to find her house had been burglarized. Officers arrived and conducted an investigation. It appears the suspects entered through a second story window, which they accessed off a balcony. The investigation is continuing. Jan. 31
At approximately 8:03 p.m., an armed robbery occurred at a business in the 900 block of W. Huntington. At closing time, an employee locked the front doors to the business and armed the alarm. He entered his vehicle, which was parked close by in the parking lot. While he was sitting in his vehicle, a late-model, dark-colored, compact vehicle pulled next to his driver’s side. A male, black passenger remained seated inside the vehicle,
pointed a shotgun at the employee, and ordered him to open the front doors of the business and disarm the alarm. The employee did as he was told. Two male, black suspects exited the suspect vehicle and followed the employee into the store. A third suspect waited inside the suspect vehicle and acted as a look out. The passenger suspect pointed the shotgun at the back of the employees head and told him to go to the back office and open the safe. The suspect told the employee to lie face down on the ground and count to 50. The suspects stole several iPhone X cell phones and left the store in an unknown direction. The investigation is continuing.
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The Sierra Madre Police Department received second hand information from hospital staff at Greater El Monte Hospital of a possible domestic battery that had occurred in the City of Sierra Madre. Officers interviewed the victim and confirmed the victim had sustained injuries during an altercation. Feb. 1
At about 10:35 p.m. a driver was stopped for a vehicle code violation. A records check of the driver indicated that there was a full extradition felony warrant attached. The subject was arrested and transported to the Pasadena PD jail. Feb. 2
At about 7:10 p.m. an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian with her dog occurred in the 00 block of E. Laurel Ave. The pedestrian was treated by the Sierra Madre Fire Department Paramedics at the scene and transported to a local hospital for further treatment.
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The San Gabriel Valley-based band, Route 66, returns to Matt Denny's Saturday, February 17 from 6 to 9 pm. They are a part of the restaurant’s Winter Concert Series. Due to their popularity, it's a good idea to call ahead for reservations on the patio to reserve your spot. The Route 66 Band plays a mix of modern county and classic rock songs.
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Retired Teachers Luncheon To Take Place At The Monrovia Community Center Members of the California Retired Teachers’ Association #71 (CalRTA -SGV) will have the opportunity to hear from area superintendents about changes and innovations in the public schools they represent. The Retired Teachers will learn more about current building projects, changes in curriculum, emphasis on STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math), student achievement, and much more. The CalRTA #71 luncheon meeting will take place on Friday, February 9, at 11:30 a.m. at the Monrovia Community Center on 119 S. Palm Ave., Monrovia CA 91016. This is a change of location because of renovations at the customary meeting place in Arcadia. Some parking is available next to the Monrovia Community Center, but more ample parking is available on the street and is still close to the meeting place. The cost of the luncheon is $12 for members. For
luncheon reservations, please call John Gera at (626) 286-0714 by February 2. The cost of the luncheon for those who pay at the door without reservations is $13. Superintendents on the agenda are Dr. David Vannasdall, Arcadia USD; Dr. Froilan Mendoza, Baldwin Park USD; Dr. Edward Zuniga, El Monte Union HSD; Dr. Maribel Garcia, El Monte City SD; Dr. Katherine Thorossian, Monrovia USD; Ms. Lillian Maldonado-French, Mountain View SD; Dr. Amy Enomoto-Perez, Rosemead SD; Dr. John Pappalardo, San Gabriel USD; Dr. Mary Louise Labrucherie, Valle Lindo SD. Other superintendents may also be speaking. Membership in the California Retired Teachers’ Association is open to all retired educators, as well as to current educators and to any others interested in joining this active group. CalRTA’s motto is “Your Partner in Pension Protection.”
Suspect Arrested For Outstanding Warrants After Attempted Robbery In Monrovia Monrovia P.D. were notified by security at a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington regarding a suspicious subject inside the store. The subject was stuffing merchandise into a bag, then left the bag and exited the store. When officers attempted to contact him, he ran. The Foothill Air Support Team
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FRIday - February 9 The Crowd has spoken and asked for more music. Matt Denny’s Winter Concert series presents The Vurge Classic Rock music o from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (145 E. Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA 91006). Matt Denny’s Ale House has been in Arcadia since 1999. We are a family style restaurant and pub and a great place for lunch or dinner. They offer salads, sandwiches, smoked meats, pasta, ribs, steaks, chicken and seafood. For more details on Matt Denny’s visit www.MattDennys.com or call 626-462-0250. -Arcadia
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Valentine’s Teddy Bear Tea will be held at the Women’s City Club of Pasadena on February 11th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (160 N. Oakland Ave. Pasadena CA 91107). It seems very appropriate that the “House that Love Built” opened on Feb. 14, 2004 Valentine’s Day. The Pasadena Ronald McDonald House is the 150th Ronald McDonald House in the United States. The House provides a temporary “home away from home” for up to twelve families at a time, whose children are undergoing treatment for serious illnesses at Huntington Memorial Hospital or other nearby medical facilities. Join the Women’s City Club of Pasadena for a delightful tea and show your love for local families and children in need by bringing a teddy bear to donate to the Ronald McDonald House. RSVP required so please send an email to rae@womenscityclub.com or visit https:// tinyurl.com/ydz9m57d. Or call 626-796-0560 for more information. -Pasadena
The Sierra Madre Playhouse is showing Nothing is the Same at 2:30 p.m. (87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024) Nothing is the same as of December 7, 1941. Four Hawaiian youngsters (two of Korean extraction, one of Filipino ancestry, one of Japanese extraction) are playing marbles in a churchyard in Wahiawa, on Oahu’s North Shore. Japanese bombers buzz the town on their way to attack Pearl Harbor. War arrives, and Nothing Is the Same. The play, by Y York, is the result of an oral history project supported by TCG/Pew Charitable Trusts. Tim Dang directs. To purchase tickets, go to https://tinyurl.com/ychglh6e or call 626-355-4318. -Sierra Madre Valentine’s Day Lunch and Dance at the Pasadena Senior Center on February 10th from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. (85 E. Holly St. Pasadena, CA 91001). Friendship and romance will fill the Scott Pavilion at the Pasadena Senior Center for the annual Valentine’s Day Lunch and Dance! The Great American Swing Band will perform music that is sure to bring back memories. Pre-paid reservations are required and must be received at the Welcome Desk. For more information visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call 626-795-4331. -Pasadena
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Sunday - February 11Mt. Lowe Brewing Co. will be hosting Beer and Bingo from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (150 East Saint Joseph’s St. Arcadia, CA 91505). Every Sunday we host beer and bingo at 2pm, win awesome prizes, enjoy a lot of laughs and of course good beer! Food truck is available as well. Bingo is free and family friendly. -Arcadia
MONday - February 12 Altadena Library presents the Octavia Butler’s Story with Natalie Russell at 7 p.m. (600 E. Mariposa St. Altadena, CA 91001). Presenter Natalie Russell is the Assistant Curator of Literary Collections at The Huntington Library, and curator of the recent exhibit Octavia E. Butler: Telling My Stories. She is a native Californian and a member of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. For more information call 626-7980833 or visit www.altadenalibrary.org. -Altadena
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Commission on the Status of Women Meeting will be held at the Jackie Robinson Center at 6:30 p.m. (1020 N. fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena). The commission advises City Council on special needs and concerns of women of all ages, races, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, religious convictions, and economic and social circumstances. Note: Event is subject to cancellation up to four days prior occurrence. -Pasadena
TUEsday - February 13 Nom Nom Group will be making Mac and Cheese at the Altadena Library at 4 p.m. (600 E. mariposa St. Altadena, CA 91001). Sign up for the Altadena Libary’s new cooking club “The Nom Nom Group” just for Teens ages 12 to 18! You will learn to make pasta and prepare a simple cheese sauce. Take home the recipe and amaze your family with your new skill. Space is limited to 8 people. Be sure to reserve your spot by emailing teens@altadenalibrary.org.
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attendees (including chaperons). Spots are limited, so make sure to snag your tickets early! -Pasadena
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Duff’s Cakemix will be holding a Valentine’s Decorating Date Night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (165 S. De Lacey Ave. Pasadena, CA 91105). Roses are red, violets are blue... let’s decorate a cake, and some cupcakes too! We will have everything you need to make it a night that you’ll never forget! Each ticket includes either: ONE Cake Kit for TWO people to share (6-inch round cake) OR ONE Cupcake Kit for TWO people to share (qty. 6 cupcakes) Snacks & sweets provided, along with games and a raffle -Includes a variety of fondants, frostings, and goodies for you to choose from Approximately 2 hours in duration Partiers of all ages are welcome. Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a chaperon. Advanced ticket purchase necessary for all
Pasadena Paint and Draw Night will be held at Gallery 30 South – 2 Models will be hosting a call on February 15th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (30 South Wilson Ave. Pasadena, CA 91106). Gallery 30 South, in Pasadena’s Green Street Village Landmark District as of February 2017.They are joined by a group of prominent guest curators from the Norton Simon, CalTech, and Bergamot Station. Just south of Colorado Blvd., Gallery 30 South will represent a broad selection of contemporary artists from emerging names to established international figures and showcasing metallurgy, painting, sculpture, installation and new media. Cost of tickets is $20.00 to prepay visit https://paintdrawnight.eventbrite. com. -Pasadena
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‘Henry V’ at A Noise Within Stars Pasadena-Area Native May s. ruiz MayChu@att.net
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illiam Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’ goes on stage at A Noise Within (ANW) from February 4 to April 6, 2018. Co-directed by Geoff Elliott and Julia Rodriguez-Elliott, it has been streamlined into a dynamic thrill ride infused with modern relevance. “‘Henry V’ is a play about going to war, and the propulsive energy that leads to conflict,” declares Elliott. “We’ve zeroed in on the conflict between Henry and France, and captured the unifying, almost euphoric energy that comes with having a shared enemy. While the play is not explicitly for or against war, it does provide an in-depth look at the politics of
war and our thirst for conflict. Ours is a very physical, visceral production: we have three fight choreographers and a live percussionist. Expect a fast, furious, and ferocious evening.” At the center of the intense action is resident artist, Rafael Goldstein, as Henry V. This talented and prolific actor hails from the Pasadena area and his involvement with ANW goes way back. He discloses, “I was born and raised at the base of these mountains, in Altadena. I went to St. Andrew’s Catholic School on Raymond Avenue in Pasadena. And then I went to the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA). Actually, the summer before I went to LACHSA, I took the Summer with Shakespeare program at A Noise Within when it was still in Glendale. That fall, ANW
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contacted me and asked if I wanted to be in their production of Macbeth. So I worked on high school stage productions and professionally with ANW all through high school. I attended New York University’s (NYU) Tisch School of the Arts and when I moved back here in 2011, I rekindled my association
with ANW. In my many years here, I have played key characters. While being in the title role makes me feel a certain amount of responsibility for ensuring our play is well received, I can’t take all the credit. It really does take a village to raise this mountain of a play and incredibly long hours of hard work that goes
into the production that the audience will eventually see.” As busy as Goldstein already is, he has other engagements to keep him busier still. He has worked in other theatre companies and has a part-time job at Pasadena Playhouse. He does voicing for video games; is currently involved in making shorts and features; has been in a number of short films and one TV spot on Investigation Discovery Chanel. “Theatre is my first love though,” Goldstein claims. “It has been since I first went on stage at the age of three and played one of the sons of Adam and Eve in a little play at a Unitarian Church about the creation of the world. I remember I had one line and the audience laughed. I was hooked. To add to that, my father is an English professor who
would bring home plays, by any author he was doing a unit on, for us to read aloud. My mother, my sisters, and I would divide the parts and we’d talk about it after. My mother is a psychologist who would talk to me about people and human behavior and thought. I never had a chance: I was always going to be an actor. So for as long as I still have all my hair and teeth, I’ll be on stage somewhere many years from now telling stories and, hopefully telling them well.” ‘Henry V’ may be Rafael Goldstein’s star vehicle but it’s only the beginning of his journey. His career’s ascent may not be akin to a fast, furious, and ferocious evening of ‘Henry V’ on stage but it will be steady, strong, and superlative. And that would be a far more thrilling ride.
San Gabriel Valley Choral Company Presents Mother Tongue In monrovia On Saturday, March 3rd, at 7:30pm, join the San Gabriel Valley Choral Company (SGVCC) for their presentation of Mother Tongue at the Parish of Saint Luke’s (Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church), 122
South California Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016. Attend for a thrilling choral concert featuring excerpts from Benjamin Britten’s haunting masterpiece “Rejoice in the Lamb”. You will also hear
the choir sing English language pieces ranging from motets and folk songs to spirituals, African-American protest songs and settings of both English and American poets. Tickets are $20 for
general admission, $15 for seniors and students, and $5 for children under 12. Tickets may be purchased online at http:// www.sgvccsingers.org or by sending checks payable to “SGVCC” to PO Box 2225
Monrovia, CA 91017 or at the door. The San Gabriel Valley Choral Company was founded in 1995 and has been bringing stunning choral music to the community ever since. We
invite the press to review our concerts as well as interview our new artistic director, Dr. Alexandra Grabarchuk. More Information: www.choralcompany.org or 818-802-9602
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VALENTINE’s Day Wine And Dine Your Valentine Couples can enjoy a three-course meal starting at just $45. Mimi’s Cafe will offer a special three-course Valentine’s menu for two, beginning Friday, Feb. 9, through Wednesday, Feb. 14, starting at just $45 per couple*. The Sweetheart Menu includes: One Mimi’s Trio of Appetizers to share: handbreaded chicken tenders, lightly fried zucchini sticks and warm spinach arti-
choke dip with house-made tortilla chips, served with ranch and buffalo sauce Choice of main course one per person: -Coastal Shrimp Pasta, with sautéed shrimp, grape tomatoes, roasted broccoli, fresh basil and pasta in a lemon sauce -Tuscan Style Grilled Chicken, with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and artichokes, served with grilled garlic bread -Grilled Atlantic Salm-
on, Atlantic salmon with a light Chardonnay Dijon sauce, served with broccoli and mashed potatoes -Or select a Ribeye Steak, (for an additional $7 per person, while supplies last), served blackened or grilled, with the choice of two sides -One Sweetheart Chocolate Cake to share: a hot molten lava cake served a scoop of vanilla ice cream and garnished with a drizzle of chocolate and a strawberry. -Beverages, gratuity and taxes not included. Select the Ribeye for an additional $7 per person.
Mimi’s also offers house wine for $6 a glass or $23 a bottle, all day, every day where applicable by law.
Reservations are recommended. Locations and additional information is available at www.mimiscafe.com
Valentine’s at Float Pasadena
Who's Your Favorite Valentine? Give a Manatee Gift Adoption This Year Out of the goodness of your heart, Adopt-AManatee® this Valentine’s Day from Save the Manatee Club for cherished family and friends. The manatees in the Club’s popular adoption programs are real, living manatees with known histories. For $25, Save the
Manatee Club sends a personalized adoption packet, which includes an adoption certificate, photo and life history of a real Florida manatee, and a fact-filled membership handbook. Four print newsletters and six e-newsletters are also sent to gift recipients through-
out the year. Adopt at the $35 level or above and an endearing Rowley heart ornament is also included with the packet. Shipping is free within the United States. The manatees up for adoption can be viewed on the Club’s website at savethemanatee.org/ adopt.
Lovers looking for a fun (and affordable!) date idea for Valentine’s Day will delight in a special menu for two and live jazz music at Float Pasadena, the quaint café located in the South Lake Avenue shopping district known for seasonal ice cream floats, gourmet coffee and madeto-order sandwiches. During the week of Valentine’s Day, February 11-17, Float will be offering a special meal for two that includes two sandwiches of your choice plus a mega strawberry tiramisu for $25. To kick off Valentine’s week on Sunday, February 11, Float will welcome local saxophonist Michelle Maestas Simonsen with special guest DJ Wallybear for live music from 1-3 p.m.
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Enjoy a jazzy Valentine’s lunch with your loved ones over delicious sandwiches and decadent tiramisu! Local sandwich favorites include the Chipotle Chicken Club, Green Tuna and Harvest Vegetarian. Will you please let me
know if you plan to include Float’s Valentine’s specials in any upcoming stories you are working on? Please let me know how I can be a resource. For more information about Float, visit floatpasadena.com.
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School District? That it is “in immediate risk of becoming insolvent.” Insolvent being one of those financial euphemisms that means "going out of business." How did such a thing happen, you might ask? Let me tell you what I think. "Spending has so exceeded plans." That is how LA County put it. I think it's the nicest possible way of saying PUSD admins have been doing things like shoveling your kids' education funds to the district employee unions that funded the winning election campaigns of certain Board of Education candidates. Near-legendary educators and current Board members such as Larry Torres, Pat Cahalan and Roy Boulghourjian somehow come to mind. No cuts, no financial restraint, they just quietly ran the place into the ground while keeping their various district union campaign donors fat and happy. If you are unfamil-
iar with the term "stay and rescind authority," (another term LA County's education solons used), it means that either Los Angeles County or even Sacramento itself could soon take control of the PUSD, neuter the Board of Ed and its nitwit administrative staff, and run the place themselves. So where exactly are Cahalan, Torres and Big B on all this? You'd think the prospect of the PUSD rapidly careening into a state of financial collapse would cause them to saddle up their unicorns and warn the good people of our school district that their kids might not have a place to go to soon. Right? No, they didn't say a word. I personally got in touch with the City Manager of Sierra Madre, and he knew nothing about this. Sierra Madre's PUSD Board of Ed rep, "Low Energy" Larry Torres, apparently has yet to utter a syllable outside of Board Chambers. To anyone. Maybe they're ashamed of themselves? Or they don't think you deserve to know? My guess is Larry, Pat
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PASADENA NEWS LAWSUIT and Roy, along with the rest of the PUSD Board of Ed, are patiently waiting for someone in Sacramento to step in and bail them out. I'm sure the part about a state requirement to issue more bonds probably appeals to them in some special way. I bet they're already filling out the paperwork. But what if the state doesn't go there? Rather they decide to just fold the entire mess into the LAUSD? That would make sense. Why pay millions of extra dollars in Hudson Street administrative salaries and pensions when you don't need to? Why sustain so destructive a Board of Education? Just fire the whole rotten bunch for rank incompetence and use the money to do something radical. Like maybe buy the kids some school books?
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and was involved in one or more deprivations of Plaintiff’s federal constitutional or statutory rights either as a direct participant or supervisor.” In a November 9 beating of motorist Chris Ballew and two Pasadena Police officers which was caught of video released on social media. The lawsuit also states that the city “hired unqualified and potentially dangerous officers laterally from agencies such as the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) and the Bakersfield Police Department (BPD)...well known reputations for maintaining internal cultures that sanction misconduct, including excessive force, false arrests and frame-ups, and fabricated police reports, especially directed against African Americans.” “Defendant Lujan was a jailor in LASD jails before becoming an LASD deputy sheriff in 2012, and thereafter he again worked in the jails before Pasadena hired him as a patrol officer in 2015. While Defendant Lujan worked in the LASD jails, official lawlessness was so pervasive that the United States Department of Justice initiated an investigation, resulting in multiple criminal
A 19-page lawsuit was filed January 26 by attorney John Burton on behalf of Chris Ballew. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
charges and the convictions of LASD employees and top managers, including LASD Undersheriff Paul Tanaka and Sheriff Lee Baca.” “Officer Lujan acted like a thuggish and unaccountable jailor rather than as a professional law enforcement officer, treating Plaintiff with contempt, as if he were a complaining inmate rather than a lawabiding civilian exercising rights under the First Amendment to question perceived official misconduct and to ask for a supervisor.” Plaintiff is informed and believes that during the late afternoon or early evening of Thursday, November 9, 2017, Doe PPD supervisors assigned Officers Lujan and Esparza to a car designated “S95” without a sergeant as field supervisor,
as part of the “black gang task force” function of the “Special Enforcement Section.” The two defendant officers, along with other task force members, were directed to use various pretexts, including trivial and common vehicle equipment violations such as tinted windows and missing front license plates, for traffic stops. “The express purpose of the traffic stops was not vehicle code enforcement, but the detention, searching and cataloguing of young African Americans as potential gang members or associates, without the need for reasonable suspicion that they were engaged in criminal activity,” the suit states. Read the entire 19 page Federal suit filed: go to www. pasadenaindependent.com.
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The latter two items brought out the crowds in force, to the point where City Clerk Mark Jomsky had to open a separate conference room to house all the citizens who came out to give public comment. The “One Arroyo” project, the city’s newest efforts to enhance and improve the Arroyo Seco, is more than just a plan to clean up and maintain what is, arguably, Pasadena’s greatest natural asset – it is an ambitious venture to change the “paradigm of how the Arroyo is financed,” according to the Arroyo Advisory
PASADENA NEWS RECAP Group’s (AAG) Co-Chair Doug Kranwinkle. In other words, the mission of AAG is not just to identify much-needed improvements and areas of maintenance for the Arroyo, but, more importantly, to explore new sources of income to compensate for the lack of public funds. “There will be success, only if we’re successful in finding new funding sources,” said Dan Rothenberg, chair of the AAG’s financial planning committee. AAG hopes to leave no stone un-turned when it comes to seeking out new funding sources – the group will explore private/
philanthropic donors, city/ county grants, and has even discussed the possibility of creating a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization to provide both fundraising and the appropriate oversight for money collected.
THE PLAYHOUSE DISTRICT ENVISIONS ITS FUTURE The Playhouse District Association (PDA) is celebrating the recent adoption of a new Vision Framework which builds on the best of the Playhouse District and calls for key enhancements to enliven the district. After a collaborative nine-month process by its Specific Plan Advisory Committee, the Playhouse District Association Board of Directors adopted the Vision Frame-
work on January 24, 2018. The Vision Framework reinforces the Playhouse District’s role as Pasadena’s “Arts District” and builds on the opportunity for unique experiences and arts-related activities as an economic foundation. “The Playhouse District is where Pasadena comes to enjoy arts, culture and food, and the Vision Framework recognizes this as what
sets us apart,” said Playhouse District Association Executive Director, Brian Wallace. Beyond defining the vision for the area, the Vision Framework identifies important public and private investments and opportunities, as well as strategies for the District’s long-term enhancement. A core component of the Vision Framework is the identification of “catalytic
projects” – beginning with a pair of distinct public open spaces on both municipalowned parking lots, while addressing parking solutions.
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The AAG, which was formed last year in response to Mayor Terry Tornek’s call for a brand-new Arroyo Seco vision, has been working diligently with consultants to begin formulating two initial “demonstration projects” that they hope will energize public and financial support for the movement. The two demonstration projects, titled “Woodlands Loop” and “Streamside Walk,” are purely conceptual at this point and will require additional analysis, environmental review, and public input. AAG Co-Chair and former
Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard anticipates the community will play a substantial role in determining which of the two demonstration projects AAG will ultimately decide to move forward with. Following the group’s presentation and a public comment portion which saw mixed responses, council approved the appropriation of $100,000 for AAG to continue its efforts through Dec. 31, 2018.
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remains, the prosecutor said. Surveillance video allegedly led investigators to Gutierrez who was later arrested. The murder was believed to have occurred on or about Jan. 31 at a Pasadena restaurant that had been closed for several months, the prosecutor added.
Gutierrez also allegedly dismembered the body in Pasadena then transported body parts via Gold line to Cypress Park. Bail is set at $2.1 million. If convicted as charged, Gutierrez faces a possible maximum sentence of life in prison. The case remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division.
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With recent publicity over serious financial concerns from Los Angeles County Office of Education finance dept., PUSD is confronting a “ tough fiscal reality.” PUSD Superintendent Brian McDonald penned the following in an Open Letter to Community sent via email Monday to parents, community leaders and media. “At the start of the school year, I explained to you that our district would have to make budget reductions in the current year and in the next two years. I would now like to inform you about the progress we’ve made, the challenges we face, and the path we are taking so that, together, we can emerge as a stronger school system that offers the vibrant, high quality educational programs that Pasadena Unified families seek. The path ahead is challenging: we must simultaneously be more efficient with the resources we have and more effective in the way we spend. We must develop greater account-
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ability for spending that makes the most of our resources. Together, we must take courageous, strong, and consequential actions that right-size our district and deliver excellent educational programs for all students. Our district is confronting a tough fiscal reality: flat or decreasing revenue in the midst of rising costs, long-term unsustainable
structures that increase spending automatically, and a higher bar for student learning and serving the greater needs of our students. We began the 2017-2018 year with a $5.7 million deficit and $10-12 million in anticipated cuts in the next two years. Last summer, our district embarked on a deliberate and thoughtful process to change the way
we plan and budget. In August, the Board of Education began the shift in budget planning with a review of data and the identification of three priority focus areas: continuous improvement, socioeconomic integration/school assignment, and reducing the budget deficit for sustainability. In the same month, the Board approved Resolution 2414 with guidelines that directed staff to identify at least $15 million in budget reductions. We began the budget development process at schools. Teachers and school teams reviewed student data, identified priorities, and developed strategies that focused on the instructional core of their work. Central office divisions followed a similar process to develop plans for 2018-2019. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com
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Applications for Summer Meal Programs available A pplications are now available for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO), both federally funded, state-administered programs that serve free meals to children when school is out of session. “For children who participate in the National School Lunch program during the school year, food insecurity during the summer is a serious issue,” Torlakson said. “Summer access to healthy and nutritious meals helps kids return to school prepared to learn. We need organizations to participate as summer meal providers to help feed children who are in need.” The summer food programs reimburse participating organizations that serve meals when students are on summer vacation or when students who attend year-round school are out of class for 15 or more consecutive days. Summer meal sites are located in communities where at least 50 percent
of the children qualify for free or reduced-price school meals. All meals meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition requirements, and no paperwork is required for children to participate. Organizations eligible to participate in Summer Meal Programs include schools, camps, nonprofits, tribal governments, and government agencies. Applications are due by June 1, 2018. For more information about Summer Meal Programs, visit the California Department of Education Summer Meal Programs Web page. If your agency is interested in becoming a sponsor or hosting a meal site, contact the Summer Meals Unit by phone at 1-800952-5609 or by e-mail at sfsp@cde.ca.gov. If your organization is not able to provide meal services, please consider promoting Summer Meal Sites in your community. You can locate meal sites on the Summer Meal Service Site Web page.
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“Helping One Person Every Day” at Hope Café in Pasadena
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ith more than a thousand nonprofits to look out for the well-being of others, in many ways Pasadena is a peoplecentric city. Hope Café and Catering is doing its part by bringing HOPE—Helping One Person Every day—to those society may deem “unemployable.” “Our mission is to reach the outcast, outsourced and overlooked—to teach them a trade, how to feed themselves, their family and the community,” said Chef Tony Lancaster, co-owner of Hope Café and Catering. That’s what Lancaster and his team endeavor to do through their culinary work. A 30-year veteran of Pasadena’s food scene, Lancaster transformed the café from Kilroy’s Sandwich Factory into the 5,400 square foot kitchen it is today. Operated with his wife, Ann, the café was founded on a shared love of good food and commitment to better
their community. “Just imagine what our community would look and feel like if every single person helped someone every day,” said Lancaster. “My goal is to do this with someone I don’t know, don’t look like or live like.” As a full-service café and catering business, the Hope Café team offers fully customizable menus with on- or off-site cooking, drop-off and tray service for virtually any cuisine. Gatherings of ten to 10,000 are within their scope, with all their food delivered in
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a refrigerated fleet of vehicles to ensure peak freshness. The café also goes beyond catering to provide full floral design and wedding coordination services—including the wedding cake and custom
deserts. Hope Café also donates 10% of all sales to local churches and nonprofits, like Fellowship Monrovia, Lake Avenue, Door of Hope and Share a Meal Pasadena.
It’s Lancaster’s way of giving back his “first fruits” to a community that gave so much to him. “At 16, I was a dishwasher in a local steakhouse, and one night the cook called in sick,” he explained. The young chef ultimately became the manager of the Cask n’ Cleaver chain of steakhouses before branching out as an entrepreneur. “I was given the opportunity that night to fill in—and have not looked back since.” As Hope Café and Catering’s mission grows, so does
its impact. Lancaster has been recognized for his efforts to uplift his community, especially in his commitment to hiring developmentally disabled adults. Lancaster’s central hope? That this spirit of support “spreads like wildfire.” “My motto is that no one gets turned down that asks for help,” he said. “There is always something to do or give to someone in need.” Hope Cafe and Catering 2094 E. Foothill Blvd. in Pasadena. Contact the team at www.hopecafeandcatering.com | 626.449.8757 | info@hopecafeandcatering. com and follow along on Facebook @hopecafeandcatering, Twitter @HopeCafe_ Cater and Instagram @hopecafepasadena.
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he ketogenic diet is the diet that everyone seems to be talking about nowadays, but unlike many of its questionable predecessors, the ketogenic diet is actually starting to show more and more promise in the respects of weight loss and cognitive function. With there being a bit of speculation still on the long term effects of the ketogenic diet, I urge you to please consult a medical professional before attempting the ketogenic, or any other, diet
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've signed my name on all kinds forms and documents over the years, but never on a massive steel beam bound for the top of an exciting, new construction project. And I've definitely never signed anything while standing next to a two ft-tall Megellanic penguin dressed in his black and white birthday suit. But this is just what happened when I recently attended the "ToppingOut" ceremony for the new $53-million Pacific Visions project at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. The January 30 event celebrated the last piece of structural steel to be put in place on the new building. Besides the project team and a bunch of
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Introduction To The Ketogenic Diet We may be on the horizon of one of the most effective diet and weight loss methods that has ever been discovered program. To quickly summarize what the ketogenic diet is - it is a diet where you shift your primary energy food source from carbohydrates to fats. This is done by limiting your overall daily caloric intake of carbohydrates to around 5-10%, while allowing your fat consumption increase to 70-80% of your total caloric intake. By reducing your carbohydrate intake, your body is forced into metabolizing fat cells for energy. It does this by breaking fat down into ketones bodies, which act as a fundamental source of fuel to your muscles and your brain. But why would you want
Avocados are an amazing source of plant-based fat that can really help boost a ketogenic diet. - Courtesy photo
to switch your body’s fuel source? It has been proven that the ketogenic diet plays an
enormous role in helping with weight loss, and additionally, we may start seeing more results in its use against
various heart conditions, brain conditions, and even certain cancers. From a physical standpoint, the ketogenic diet is claimed to provide a very consistent source of energy, unlike a carbohydrate-dominant diet that occasionally results in crashes when your glucose levels are depleted. When trying out the ketogenic diet for the first time, you must first allow your body time to adapt to ketosis. These early stages can often feel very uncomfortable and even induce flu-like symptoms while your body gets used to breaking down fat cells and consuming ketone bodies. Once your
body becomes better adapted to functioning in ketosis, you are able to maintain all the benefits as long as your diet remains within the ketogenic boundaries. Many risks of the ketogenic show up in people with existing conditions, and additional risks can present themselves if you attempt the diet without proper planning. Although I am personally very excited to see the research that is produced on the long-term results of the ketogenic diet, I highly recommend that you consult a medical professional before you decide to pursue the diet on your own.
Aquarium of the Pacific Building New $53M Project ing’s form. Bird-friendly glass will be used for the new façade to protect coastal birds from striking the building. When complete in spring 2019, the new Aquarium wing will house a state-of-the-art immersive theater, expanded special exhibition space, art galleries, and also include a new front plaza. The twostory, 300-seat Honda Pacific Visions Theater will include a 32-ft-tall by 130-ft wide screen, curved in a 180-degree arc, and a 30-ft-diameter floor projection disc to immerse visitors in a virtual ocean environment.
media, the extravaganza also featured a real penguin from the Aquarium, who dipped his webbed feet in ink and also "signed" the beam. "Pacific Visions will provide an aquarium experience unlike any other and will help our visitors gain a deeper understanding of their relationship with our planet," said Aquarium President Dr. Jerry Shubel at the event. The 29,000-sq-ft project is envisioned as a biomorphic structure that evokes the Pacific Ocean. Complementing the Aquarium’s existing building, Pacific Visions has a unique glass façade that doubles as a ventilated rain screen, made up of more than 800 non-reflective glass panels covering an area of 18,000 sq-ft. Each panel is uniquely sized to accommodate the curves and angles of the build-
Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach is building a new $53-million Pacific Visions project - Courtesy photo / Greg Aragon
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The Best Way to Celebrate National Pizza Day
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id you know that pizza is one of the most popular food items in the United States? It is therefore no surprise that it has its own national day – Feb. 9. To help you celebrate this tasty holiday, the savings experts at Offers.com have gathered the absolute best deals for your readers to enjoy. - Bertucci’s – Specialty Party Pizzas plus a Cheese Pizza for $23.99. Each pie has 18 slices; Carryout only. Mention this offer when ordering over the phone, or select it via the Everyday Party Menu when ordering online. - Chuck E. Cheese’s – Chuck E. Cheese’s is constantly
updating its printable pizza coupons. You can find them all here, based on your location. Current specials include $2 off any large pizza and a package of one medium one-topping pizza, two soft drinks and 25 Play Points for $21.99. - Cici’s Pizza – Enjoy all-youcan-eat pizza for less than $6 at participating locations. Domino’s – Celebrate with these pizza offers: * Choose two or more items from a select menu for $5.99 each; Includes medium twotopping pizzas. * Medium 2-Topping Handmade Pan Pizzas are $8.99. * Get one large three-topping pizza for $7.99.
- Donatos – For a limited time (with coupon code), you can buy one large pizza and get another large pizza for 50% off. Or, use this coupon code
to get $5 off orders over $25. - Hungry Howie’s – "Score two medium one-topping pizzas plus Howie Bread for $15, plus other combo deals (see list
here). - Godfather’s Pizza – Get any two large one-topping pizzas for $22 at participating locations. - Mazzio’s Italian Eatery – Go here for a variety of printable coupons, including: Large One-Topping Pizza and Calzone Ring for $15.99 and Medium One-Topping Pizzas for $6.50 when you buy two. - Papa Gino’s – You can receive two large cheese pizzas, large boneless wings, large cheese bread sticks and a two-liter soda for $25. - Papa John’s – Get 25% off regular-priced menu items. Plus find more BOGO specials and combo deals. - Papa Murphy’s – Get $2 off
any large pizza and $3 off any family-size pizza. Both offers are online only. Disclaimer: Promotions may vary by location and franchise. Call ahead to ensure these coupons and deals are valid at your local restaurant. *Data was populated through a survey conducted by Google Consumer Insights of more than 1,000 respondents between Jan. 5 and Jan. 7, 2018. See More Pizza Specials at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com
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Using an assortment of modern techniques from different fields such as neuroscience, biomechanics, and engineering, Dr. Dickinson is attempting to reconstruct the behavior and ecology of the ancestral insects through his investigations of the common fruit fly. His research provides a fascinating window into the past, providing new insight into the evolution of our planet’s most diverse group of organisms.
Michael H. Dickinson, Esther M. and Abe M. Zarem Professor of Bioengineering and Aeronautics, Caltech Division of Biology and Biological Engineering Minute Mixology, a Venice, Calif.-based company, believes in making cocktails conveniently, using high-quality, low-sugar non-GMO, and glutenfree ingredients.
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Millenial Entrepreneurs Stir Up Industry with Convenient Cocktail Mixers Remember the last time you were at the beach and craved a spicy margarita? Or perhaps you were camping or at a tailgate party and all they served was beer and wine. The dream of on-the-go cocktails is now a reality and you no longer have to buy and carry multiple ingredients, or have a bartender handy, to be able to create your favorite cocktail at a moment’s notice. Minute Mixology, a Venice, Calif.-based company, believes in making cocktails conveniently, using highquality, low-sugar non-GMO, and gluten-free ingredients. In this way, the company says it has found a way to bridge the gap in the singleserve cocktail mixer industry and made it possible to bring the bar to you – wherever you are. “It’s a convenient, high quality, stick-pack cocktail mixer, a perfect item for the cocktail connoisseur in your
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tionize the cocktail industry. “It’s not just about becoming the best cocktail mixer in this space, it’s about innovation,” says Whited, co founder of the company. “We are already selling out and planning to expand our brand and [are] designing BeaconMedia new products.” The team of Minute Mixology has been in the liquor space for the last two years while launching the cocktail mix in September of last year. Currently, the product is available online, and in stores in the Midwest and the South. The Spring 2018 Minute Mixology will be available in Target, Meijer, Raley’s and World Market. Flavors include: Margarita, Moscow Mule, Spiced Old Fashion, Spicy Margarita, Coconut Mojito, and Michelada. For more information, visit https://minutemixology. com/
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Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NORA JEAN HICKEY CASE NO. 18STPB00878
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of NORA JEAN HICKEY. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MICHAEL JAMES ALONZO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MICHAEL JAMES ALONZO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/01/18 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner PAUL JAY FUKUSHIMA - SBN 65868 LAW OFFICES OF PAUL JAY FUKUSHIMA 12749 NORWALK BL #111 NORWALK CA 90650 2/5, 2/8, 2/12/18 CNS-3095709# ARCADIA WEEKLY
Public Notices ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Sonya Marie Martinez and Francisco Chavez Jr FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: VS030786 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 12720 Norwalk Blvd, Rm 101, Norwalk, Ca 90650, Central District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Sonya Marie Martinez and Francisco Chavez Jr filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Ryan James Martinez-Chavez to Proposed name Ryan James Chavez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 3/28/2018 Time: 1:30PM Dept: C Room: 312 The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least
once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Monrovia Weekly DATED: January 26, 2018 Margaret M. Bernal JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Su Mei Lin AKA Sumei Lin Tsai FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: ES021137 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 600 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206, North Central District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Su Mei Lin AKA Sumei Lin Tsai filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Su Mei Lin AKA Sumei Lin Tsai to Proposed name Szumei Lin 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 3/28/2018 Time: 8:30AM Dept: E Room: 260 The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Arcadia Weekly DATED: January 31, 2018 Darrell Mavis JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2018 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 Tuesday February 27, 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 2:30 pm Jozwiak, Chester Finley, Maralene Adams, Barbara Beserra, Denise R. Hernandez Espinoza, Margarita Cordero, Margarito Lopez, David G. Valente, Rhiannon Acosta, Wendy Mejia, Gregorio Michael, Christian All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 8th, of February and 15th, of February 2018 by StorAmerica – Arcadia, 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA. 91006 (626) 303-3000 Fax (626) 303-6470 2/8, 2/15/18 CNS-3097244# 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 Tuesday February 27, 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 1:45 pm Ortiz, Anisa L. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 8th, of February and 15th, of February 2018 by StorAmerica, 2250 Central Ave Duarte, Ca. 91010 office (626) 930-0036 Fax (626) 930-1396 2/8, 2/15/18 CNS-3097245# ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 007262-GG (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: TNT DOGS HUNTINGTON, INC., 1355 HUNTINGTON DR, DUARTE, CA 91010 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME AS ABOVE (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: LINDA TRAN, 1355 HUNTINGTON DR., DUARTE CA 91010 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY, GOODWILL, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS AND COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE of that certain business located at: 1355 HUNTINGTON DR, DUARTE, CA 91010 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: THE SLAW DOGS CAFE (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is FEBRUARY 27, 2018 at the office of: CAPITAL TRUST ESCROW, 280 S. BEVERLY DR #300, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212, Escrow No. 007262-GG, Escrow Officer: GABBY GARCIA (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above. (9) The last day for filing claims is: FEBRUARY 26, 2018. (10) This bulk sale is subject to Section
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Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Recording requested by: TS No. CA-17-783981NJ Order No.: 8717826 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/25/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the accrued 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 BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JOE B. ROUSE, SR. AND PRISCILLA ROUSE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 12/7/2005 as Instrument No. 05 2991737 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 3/13/2018 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 accrued balance and other charges: $327,456.47 The purported property address is: 1220 S. MAYFLOWER AVENUE #C, MONROVIA, CA 91016 Assessor's Parcel No. : 8508004-098 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-17-783981-NJ. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee's attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-783981-NJ IDSPub #0136603 2/8/2018 2/15/2018 2/22/2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY
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ove over, Crazy Cat Lady, the New York Times has reported that there is a growing link between men and cats*. Here’s proof of this in our own Pasadena backyard: According to Kathy, president of Lifeline, her husband, Andy, says he’s not as much of a cat person, but she’s not too sure about that. Besides having 3 indoor cats, one of which was an outdoor feral that is becoming used to being inside, Kathy and Andy have 2 outdoor cats, Jeepers, a tuxedo cat, and Skeeter, an orange & white tabby. Try as she might, Kathy could
not get the two boys inside. However, because it’s so cold at night, Andy leaves his Mancave, which is out in the “back 40,” open, so that Jeepers can go inside. Andy bought a futon for the Mancave and Jeepers has claimed it as his. Andy naps at times on it, and Jeepers is right by his side, purring up a storm. As for Skeeter, Andy set up a canopy and made Skeeter a little bed by putting 2 chairs together with an afghan for padding. He bought a heat lamp to hang a couple of feet above the bed to keep Skeeter warm. That worked, but the light was too bright and Skeeter’s little eyes were squinting when the light was on. So . . . Andy put a heating blanket on top of the afghan and has it on all
night for him. The first thing Andy does each morning is go outside to his Mancave to check on his boys and put the food bowl down. He puts the bowl up at night because the possums and/ or raccoons will go inside and eat all the food. Maybe not every guy would go to all of this for a cat. But, as Andy says, “They’re our boys, and we have to take care of them!” So, all you guys out there who proclaim not to be a cat person, it’s a new year! Start it off with a visit to your local cat rescue organization, such as Lifeline for Pets**. You just may find a new little buddy to share your loft! For more information visit Lifeline for Pets at, www. lifelineforpets.org.
Cute And Fluffy Ziggy Isn’t Ziggy (A450161) just the cutest? This juvenile rabbit was found stray in Pasadena along with two siblings. All three are absolutely adorable. They run circles around one another and then snuggle together during naptime. Young rabbits should have alfalfa hay in their diets in addition to timothy hay and leafy greens. Be sure to speak to a veterinarian about the best diet for your rabbit. The adoption fee for rabbits is $35. All rabbits are spayed or neutered and microchipped before going to their new home.
New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet. View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org. Adoption hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
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Career column: Diversity in Today’s Workplace
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Reader points out how times have changed Isn’t historical trivia fascinating? During fourteen years, from 1919 to 1933, a person faced jail time if a policeman
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inkedIn released its report on 2018 Global Recruiting Trends. They surveyed 9,000 recruiters and hiring managers from around the world on the state of hiring. Their research found that the biggest game changer in the hiring space is diversity. LinkedIn broke down diversity into multiple pieces: diversity, inclusion, and belonging. “Diversity is being invited to the party, inclusion is being asked to dance, and belonging is dancing like no one is watching.” Belonging is a level of psychological safety that someone feels when they’re truly able to perform at their best. LinkedIn found that 51 percent of companies are ‘very’ or ‘extremely’ focused on diversity, 52 percent are focused on inclusion, and 57 percent are focused on belonging. Interestingly, companies are focused on different aspects of diversity. Employers are the most focused on gender diversity, followed by racial and ethnic diversity. Then, they are focused on diversity based on age, education, disability, and religion. Beyond attracting diverse talent, companies are beginning to look at how their culture embraces diversity. After all, what’s the point of attracting diverse talent if you can’t retain them? 67 percent of companies said they are working to foster an environment that respects different opinions. 51 percent want to encourage people to be themselves at work. 45 percent are embedding diversity in their company
caught him drinking a beer. And the violence that raged during those Prohibition years by gangsters in the trafficking of liquor, is shocking -- even by today’s standards. Now, only eighty-five
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mission and values. And, 44 percent are emphasizing diversity in the leadership team. One company that’s doing especially well is a Silicon Valley startup called Lever. Of their 150 employees, 50 percent are women. 53 percent of its managers are women, 43 percent of its engineers, and 40 percent of its board of directors. To achieve this level of gender diversity, Lever employs unusual hiring tactics. First, they have removed the requirements section on the job description. Studies show that women are much less likely to apply for a job if they don’t meet all of the requirements. Lever avoids hiring decisions based on “culture fit,” a technique that often results in more sameness on a team. They have also developed a compensation philosophy that benchmarks the value of each role. It doesn’t rely on a candidate’s past salary to predict their future earnings. An increased focus on diversity can be seen around the globe, with an average of 78 percent of companies focusing on diversity. In the United
States, 78 percent of companies are focusing on diversity, compared with 77 percent in Brazil, 82 percent in the U.K., 73 percent in France, and 85 percent in Australia. It’s clear that diversity in hiring is here to stay. Companies identified three top reasons to focus on diversity. 78 percent want to improve their corporate culture. 62 percent want to improve company performance. And, 49 percent want to better represent their customers. Companies are beginning to think beyond checking a box. They’re focused now on indicators that impact financial performance, showing that diversity adds value on multiple levels. Angela Copeland is a Career Coach and Founder of Copeland Coaching and can be reached at CopelandCoaching.com
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alentine’s Day can be the loneliest day of the year if you’re single. It’s not because you don’t necessarily feel bad being alone, it’s just that our society puts such a burden on those who don’t have that special someone to cuddle up too. Many feel like a real loser and have never felt so insecure about themselves. Every which way you turn you see hundred of people posting their Valentine’s Day gifts all over social media as if they are more worthy and special then you. The whole “hey look at me, look what my guy got me” somehow puts a price tag on the essence and the meaning of what true love is. So wrong and so annoying. This badge of honor women wear to self promote and gloat over how they can make their man stressed out over what to buy makes this day a time for men to re-evaluate what their priorities are. There is nothing more disgusting than having to force feed this
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holiday to fill some void that society somehow has created to measure your self worth. Here are 5 things you can do for yourself. 1. Throw your own little party. Invite all the guys you had your eye on and use this party as an excuse to get them to notice you. Your friends should also bring at least one friend. 2. Treat yourself to a short getaway to a nice hotel. If you have a person you really like, someone who doesn’t drive you crazy, invite them along. It’s a great way to change any rut you may be in. 3. Have a bake-off at your
place. Invite a few friends over and experiment with new recipes. Treat yourself to the more expensive bottle of wine, and have some great music in the background. 4. Take a job. Work it. You’ll probably meet some great people and get some extra spending money as well. 5.Go to bed early. You can also just sleep it off! Are you ready to have fun? Hedda Muskat is the author of The Dating Mystique based on her days as a writer on the TV Show “Love Connection”.
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American Football League Star Keith Lincoln was once a Monrovia Wildcat Spencer Stueve sports@beaconmedianews.com
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eith Lincoln, “The Monrovia Meteor,” the “Moose of the Palouse,” an American Football League star and college football coach, and once a Monrovia Wildcat. Though his playing days are long behind him, his legacy as a Wildcat should not be forgotten. In 1953, Keith Lincoln entered Monrovia High School as a freshman. Though born in Reading, Michigan, Lincoln made his name in California, and he did so by starring for the Monrovia Wildcats. As a high schooler, he was like most stars, he did almost everything for his team. He was a star Quarterback, he
played defense, and he was even a punter and kicker. In high school, he earned the nickname “The Monrovia Meteor” because of his great speed and playmaking ability with the ball in his hands. Lincoln would earn an athletic scholarship to Washington State University, and his fame was just beginning to grow. Now nicknamed the “Moose of the Palouse,” he was a star for the Cougars. In 1959, he was named a First Team All-American, and 20 years later, he was inducted into the Washington State Athletics Hall of Fame. Pretty good for a Monrovia Wildcat, right? Well, he wasn’t even close to done. Lincoln would be drafted 61st overall by the Chicago Bears in the NFL Draft, but
that’s not where he would continue his career. After being drafted 15th overall by the San Diego Chargers in the AFL, he decided it was time to go back to California. With the Chargers, Lincoln was a star. In just his 2nd year, 1962, he was named an AFL All-Star, an honor he would earn four more times. Lincoln would spend seven of his nine professional seasons with the Chargers. He would later be elected to the San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame, as well as the 40th and 50th anniversary teams. Lincoln would have a brief coaching career, and has since returned to Pullman, Washington where he currently lives. Lincoln was one of the greatest players in AFL history, and he was once a Monrovia Wildcat.
Keith Lincoln starred for the San Diego Chargers of the AFL- Courtesy Photo Dr. Penfield (CC BY 3.0)
Arcadia Basketball Hopes to Finish Season Strong Spencer Stueve sports@beaconmedianews.com
The Arcadia boys basketball season has been up and down. Under the leadership of Head Coach Dante Bell, the Apaches began their season winning four of their first six games, with the two losses coming before the start of the new calendar year. In 2018, the Apaches haven’t been able to run off any substantial winning streaks, and though there were moments of very fine play, there was also a mid-January slump. The Apaches lost five consecutive games, and though they have won three of the following five games since, the losing streak greatly diminished their playoff hopes. As the regular season nears a close, however, the Apaches hope to make one final push. Last Friday, they crushed Hoover High School, and two days earlier, they handily beat Burbank on the road. With a 9-11 overall record, the Apaches hope to finish the season strong. Three games remain, and though a trip to the CIF playoffs is unlikely, the Apaches still have a shot at a winning season.
“Desert Diamonds Behind Barbed Wire,” February 10, 2018, Pasadena
Arcadia Boys Basketball Wins Second Consecutive Game Against Hoover- Facebook Arcadia Unified School District
On Saturday, February 10, at 2:00 p.m., the Baseball Reliquary will present a film screening, discussion, and book signing with author, filmmaker, and historian Kerry Yo Nakagawa at the Allendale Branch Library, 1130 S. Marengo Ave., Pasadena. Entitled “Desert Diamonds Behind Barbed Wire,” the program will take you inside the concentration camps during World War II, where baseball became a tonic of spiritual renewal for disenfranchised Japanese Americans who played
America’s pastime while imprisoned. The Reliquary will also display several baseball-themed paintings by artist Ben Sakoguchi. For further details on this event, visit: http://www.baseballreliquary.org/2018/01/ desert-diamonds-behindbarbed-wire-february10-2018-pasadena-ca/ In collaboration with the Pasadena Public Library’s NEA “Big Read” project, the Baseball Reliquary and the Allendale Branch Library present “Desert Diamonds Behind Barbed Wire,” a
program with author, filmmaker, and historian Kerry Yo Nakagawa. Behind the barbed wire of concentration camps during World War II, baseball became a tonic of spiritual renewal for disenfranchised Japanese Americans who played America’s pastime while imprisoned. Baseball represented salvation and hope for thousands who Read Full Length Article PasadenaIndependent.com
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South Pasadena Falls to La Canada For Second Time Spencer Stueve sports@beaconmedianews.com
The season is winding down for the South Pasadena Tigers boys basketball team. With just an 11-14 overall record and 3-5 record in league play, the season has undoubtedly been frustrating, and such was the case when the Tigers took on the La Canada Spartans last week. The Spartans are one
of the top teams in the Rio Hondo League, and though the Tigers were considerable underdogs, they were able to make a spirited comeback after trailing early, but still fell short in the end. The Spartans used their size advantage early on, pounding the Tigers in the paint, and dominating on the boards. At the end of the 1st quarter, it was all Spartans, leading 19-6. In the 2nd quarter,
South Pas seemed to find their way. They were the more aggressive team on both ends, and cut the lead to 19-15, but La Canada finished the half on a 5-0 run to take a 24-15 lead into the break. The 2nd half was much of the same, and though South Pas was able to rally and take the lead at one point, La Canada also responded, and ultimately closed out the game on top, 47-39.
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