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The Real Two Party System In Sierra Madre The real Sierra Madre two party system has little to do with Republicans and Democrats. National issues do concern us all, of course. Especially now that we've fallen into the hands of an unhinged nut who functions very much like a second tier mob boss. But none of that national nonsense has much to do with Sierra Madre politics. The real parties within the happy confines of Sierra Madre are the Development Party, and the Preservation
Party. One would like to cash the place in and make some big bank, the other would prefer that things stay just as they've always been. Each has its own candidates, and they usually have very little in common. Both sides accuse each other of incivility and rudeness, of course. Which is pretty much politics at its most tedious. Some people will do anything to avoid SEE TATTLER PAGE 10
COLORADO STREET BRIDGE TASK FORCE MEETING SLATED FEB. 20 The public is invited to the second community meeting of the Colorado Street Bridge Task Force regarding possible enhancements for the Colorado Street Bridge to help deter attempted suicides. The meeting is from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at the Maranatha High School Student Center, 169 S. Saint John Ave. The Task Force held its first community meeting Nov. 29, 2017 to gather ideas from the public on viable options for the bridge. At the Feb. 20 meeting, the Task Force will
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ast week, the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education responded to county threats of potential insolvency by approving a fiscal stabilization plan that will restore the district’s required three percent reserves. The plan, approved by a vote of 5-1 (Board Member Kimberly Kenne in opposition), will look to make
approximately $6.9 million worth of budget reductions for FY2017-18 and approximately $14.2 million for FY201819, according to PUSD staff’s report. The reductions, which will impact all school sites and the district’s central office, will include a combination of staff layoffs, program reductions/eliminations, and budget re-structuring. For the PUSD, these financial difficulties have been SEE LAYOFFS PAGE 11
The fiscal stabilization plan will eliminate over 100 FTEs from the 2018-19 school site budget, including 64 classroom teachers.
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present its evaluation of the recommendations made by the public at the first meeting and to receive additional feedback. In June 2017, the City installed 10-foot-high metal mesh fencing around the benched alcoves on both sides of the Colorado Street Bridge as a temporary deterrent measure. The City is now seeking responsibly designed permanent solutions that can be an effective deterrent while also being respectful of the SEE MEETING PAGE 10
Pasadena City Council Mulls Voter Participation Act Governor Brown signed the California Voter Participation Rights Act (CVPRA) into law on September 1, 2015, which is designed to move local elections to statewide election dates to take advantage of high voter participation. The law prohibits conducting local regular elections on any date other than a statewide election date it
if results in a “low voter turnout” election (25% less than the average voter turnout for the last four statewide General November elections within the same political subdivision). The Pasadena City Council has discussed the matter at several meetings SEE COUNCIL PAGE 11
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35th Annual Pasadena Black History Parade and Festival Slated Saturday Table of Contents Local News . . . 2-4, 10-11 Crime Blotters . . . . 5 Biefs . . . 6 Calendar . . . 7 Arts & Entertainment. . . 8 Featured Section Valentine’s Day. . 9 Education . . . 12 Business . . . 13 Lifestyle . . . 14 Millennial Feed . . . 15 Opinion . . . . 16-17 Sports . . . 18-19
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Images of last year’s parade. - Photos by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
Now in it’s the 36th year, this community event honors the African American history and heritage. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. when the parade commences at Altadena’s Charles White Park (77 Mountain View St.) and proceeds south along Fair Oaks Ave. The ever-popular Buffalo Soldiers on
horseback will delight parade goers as well as the more traditional drum and dance groups who’ll brave the cooler temps this year. Until reaching Jackie Robinson Park (1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave.) both parks are significant locations for this event Charles White Park is named for the acclaimed African-American
artist, while Jackie Robinson Park commemorates the trail-blazing athlete. The Black History Festival will take place on Hammond Street and the north side of Robinson Park from noon-4:30 p.m. There will be fun activities for kids, music, displays and food for purchase.
Monrovia Coordinating Council Looking for Outstanding Young People Each year the Monrovia Coordinating Council honors an outstanding young person with its Youth Recognition Award. This is given to a Monrovia resident enrolled in 6ththrough 12th grade to recognize outstanding humanitarian/ altruistic efforts in which the nominee engaged in selfless actions for the benefit of others. An individual or a group of young people can be considered for the award. Other than the requirement of residence and grade level, the criteria may include the following:
- Extraordinary volunteer efforts, -Unusual actions to assist another youth or adult, - Acts of heroism, or -Actions of a human nature A community organization, school, church or individual can make a nomination. For further information contact Nancy Matthews, president of the Monrovia Community Coordinating Council. The deadline is Wednesday, February 28th. A nomination and a written personal recommendation should be sent to Matthews atNancy.
NLMconsulting@gmail.com The recipient of the award or in the case of a group being recognized, a representative of the group and their parents or a chaperon will be guests of the Coordinating Council at the April 2nd General Membership meeting for the presentation of the award. In the case of a group being the recipient, the Youth Award Coordinator will make arrangements for a Coordinating Council member to attend a meeting of the group to make the presentation so all the members of the group can be recognized for their efforts.
Robber Steals Wallet and Cellphone at Gunpoint in Arcadia On February 10, 2018, at approximately 12:47 PM, Arcadia Police Officers responded to the 300 block of Diamond Avenue regarding a robbery that had
occurred. Officers contacted one victim, who stated a lone suspect approached him, pointed a black semiautomatic firearm at him and demanded property.
The victim handed over his wallet and cellular phone, and the suspect ran to an awaiting vehicle, which was occupied by at least one other person. The vehicle
fled, and was last seen traveling south on Second Avenue, out of sight. The suspect was described as black, in his mid to late teens, wearing
a white long-sleeve shirt. He was armed with a black, semi-automatic handgun. The suspect vehicle was described as an older blue Honda Civic 4-door.
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All Washed Up I say, by George, is that true? Rarely at a loss for words, George Fasching, the well-known former Mayor and exceptional cleaner of Arcadia’s Horseless carriages, makes his position crystal clear on the new voting districts for April’s election. The sign outside his car wash in Arcadia clearly points out that he is not amused. With the advent of turning Arcadia into districts, it seems a great number of Arcadia residents cannot vote. For one candidate, even his own campaign manager cannot vote due to his resides outside that particular district.
Two More Microbreweries Are Being Proposed in Monrovia Susan motander motander@yahoo.com
According to Community Development Director, Craig Jimenez, two more microbreweries are looking to open here in Monrovia. The two are looking to open next door to one another on West Maple Avenue. Both are looking to manufacture small
batch brews and both plan to have small tasting rooms at the facilities when they are operational. David Robkin is looking to open Wingwalker Brewery at 235 West Maple Avenue. Ryan McKay hopes to have his Over Town Brewing Company open at 227 West Maple Avenue. Both owners hope to be open
by this summer. These two will bring the total number of microbreweries in Monrovia to be four. They will join Pacific Plate Brewing Company at 1999 South Myrtle that opened several years ago and Hop Secret at 162 West Pomona Avenue that opened last September.
Activists to Protest in Old Town Pasadena community demands violent, incompetent officers be put on desk duty On Friday, February 16th, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. local activist group Pasadenans and Altadenans Against Police Violence (Pasa-Alta) will engage in nonviolent action to demand that Pasadena Police Chief Philip Sanchez and city manager Steve Mermell take action and take officers Lerry Esparza
and Zachary Lujan off patrol duty and put them on desk duty. Officers Esparza and Lujan brutally beat unarmed 21-year-old African-American man Chris Ballew during a traffic stop on November 9th, 2017 and broke his leg; officer Esparza also drew his gun on Mr. Ballew with his finger on the trigger.
Pasa-Alta will hold picket signs with pictures of Kendrec McDade, Reginald Thomas, Matthew Hurtado, Chris Ballew, and other victims of the Pasadena Police Department and pass out flyers. Meet up will be at the corner of W Colorado Blvd and Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena.
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ARCADIA Feb. 4 Just after 8:20 a.m., officers responded to the area of San Antonio Road and San Rafael Road regarding 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. The tracker led officers to a vehicle with four occupants. Officers contacted a 38-year-old male and three females, ages 33, 32 and 18, from Las Vegas, Nevada. An investigation revealed they had the stolen package, along with bags of stolen mail, a counterfeit postmaster key, fraudulent checks and stolen identification cards inside their car. All four suspects were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
At about 9:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of West Huntington Drive regarding a domestic dispute. A female was heard yelling and seen pulling away from a male subject. An investigation revealed the couple began arguing after leaving a Super Bowl party. The male subject slapped the female subject across her face. The 36-year-old male from Los Angeles was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Feb. 5
Around 7:20 a.m., officers responded to Westfield Santa Anita, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a physical disturbance. An investigation revealed a male security officer found a male subject sleeping in the Promenade and asked him to leave. The subject punched the security officer in his chin. The 23-year-old male from Pasadena was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for
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Just after 9:55 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 700 block of Anoakia Lane regarding a burglary. An investigation revealed two male suspects entered the back yard. One suspect found a ladder and climbed up to the second story balcony. He then smashed the master bedroom sliding door and entered the home. The victim arrived home at that time and the suspects fled the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Feb. 6
At approximately 3:22 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Stanford Drive regarding a burglary. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) entered the home by unknown means, possibly an unlocked sliding door, stole a watch and fled undetected. No witnesses were located.
Just before 7:00 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Baldwin Avenue and Arboretum Way for having expired registration tabs. Upon contacting the driver, the officer discovered the 32-year-old male from Los Angeles was driving without a license. He was cited and released in the field. The vehicle was left legally parked. Feb. 7
Just after 2:00 a.m., officers responded to Cecilia Jaime-McKee DMD Dentistry, 145 East Duarte Road, regarding a burglary alarm activation. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) smashed a ground floor window causing the audible alarm to sound. The suspect(s) fled the scene. The investigation is ongoing. At approximately 5:35 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Mrs. Fields Cookies, 400 South Baldwin
Avenue, regarding a theft of a purse. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect stole an employee’s purse from behind the main counter and fled the scene undetected. The investigation is ongoing. Feb. 8
Around 7:19 p.m., an officer responded to Knockouts Gentlemen’s Club, 1580 Clark Street, regarding suspicious subjects throwing money in the street. The officer witnessed a subject enter his vehicle and leave the scene at a high rate of speed without headlights on. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and upon contacting the driver, he detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the 24-year-old male from Temple City was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
At approximately 10:50 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Live Oak Avenue and Tenth Avenue for making an illegal U-turn. Upon contacting the driver, the officer noticed a strong smell of marijuana emitting from the driver. The driver indicated he was in possession of marijuana. Further investigation revealed the driver was driving with an expired license and was on probation. Arcadia Police K-9 Zoli detected the odor of illegal drugs coming from a backpack containing $20,000 in cash. The 43-year-old male from Beverly Hills was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Feb. 9
Just before 2:00 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the parking lot of Westfield Santa Anita, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a vehicle burglary report.
An investigation revealed an unknown suspect smashed the right rear passenger window of the victim’s vehicle and stole a laptop from the back seat. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.
At approximately 6:40 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a motorcycle in the area of Baldwin Avenue near the 210 freeway for an equipment violation. The officer discovered the driver was driving with an expired license and without a motorcycle endorsement. The motorcycle also had expired registration and the driver was on probation for narcotics. The officer located PCP on the subject. The 61-year-old male from Pasadena was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Feb. 10
Just after 8:00 a.m., an officer on patrol noticed a smashed front door of Hooplife, 11680 Goldring Road. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) used a piece of concrete to smash the front glass door of the business and gain entry. The suspect(s) ripped the alarm system from the wall and stole a computer. The investigation is ongoing.
Just before 1:00 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of Diamond Avenue regarding a robbery that had just occurred. The victim stated the suspect approached him, pointed a gun at him and demanded his property. The victim gave the suspect his wallet and cellphone. The suspect ran to an awaiting vehicle and fled the scene south on Second Avenue. The suspect is described as a male black teenager wearing a white long sleeved shirt. He was armed with a black semi-automatic handgun. The suspect vehicle is described as an older model blue Honda Civic sedan.
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Feb. 4 At about 1:34 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of N. Lima St. regarding a domestic dispute between a parent and child.
SIERRA MADRE Feb. 5 A resident came to the station lobby at about 1:51 p.m. to report that furniture she put on the curb in front of her apartment building in the 400 block of Mariposa for a donation to the Salvation Army was taken by unknown person(s). 7:31 p.m.
Officers responded to the 200 block of Rancho Rd for a burglary audible alarm activation. Officers arrived to the location and conducted an exterior check. During the exterior check officers discovered a glass French door located to the rear of the property had been shattered. The resident determined that some personal items were apparently taken during the burglary.Case to Detectives At 8:24 p.m. A citizen contacted officers in the 400 block of W. Sierra Madre Blvd. regarding a person laying on the ground. After interviewing the subject, it was determined that he was intoxicated and had two outstanding warrants from neighboring cities. The subject was taken to the Pasadena PD jail for booking. Feb. 6
An attempted residential burglary was reported to have occurred in the 100 block of south Hermosa at about 12:36 p.m. The resident reported to the responding officers that he saw someone attempting to enter his back door then leave once he was noticed. The suspect fled in an unknown direction. Feb. 7
At approximately 7:25 a.m. a non-injury traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred at Sierra Madre Blvd. and Mountain Trail
Ave. All parties refused medical treatment from Sierra Madre Paramedics. Feb. 9
Officers responded to 00 block of W Sierra Madre Blvd at about 9:58 p.m. regarding a subject laying on the ground. After an investigation, officers determined the subject was intoxicated. The subject was arrested and transported to the Pasadena Police jail, cited and released. Feb. 4
MONROVIA At 10:44 a.m., two female subjects entered a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington and used electronic tools to steal eight expensive purses. The females left the location and officers were called. The females were not located. The investigation is continuing.
At 9:45 p.m., officers responded to a report of domestic violence in the 100 block of W. Scenic. When officers arrived, they contacted the husband and wife, who had been in an argument over a suspicious telephone call, which led to the female causing injuries to her husband. Both signed a refusal to prosecute form, however, the case is being forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office. Feb. 5
At 9:16 a.m., officers responded on the report of a male subject drinking alcohol in public in front of a business in the 600 block of W. Huntington. When they arrived, they located the subject. He was arrested for being drunk in public and for being in possession of an open alcoholic container in public. At 9:26 a.m., a male subject was reported to be trespassing at an apartment complex. When officers arrived, they located the subject, who was loitering on the property for no apparent reason. A computer check revealed he has several warrants for his arrest, so the officers arrested him and took him into custody.
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Arcadia Church Offers Grief Support Group Church of the Good Shepherd, United Methodist in Arcadia (400 W. Duarte Rd. Arcadia, CA 91007) is beginning the fourth round of the 10 week grief support group. This group will begin meeting on Tuesday, February 27th from 7pm-8pm for ten weeks in the library. This group is open to the
community regardless of religious affiliation. We will gather weekly with tea and engage in deep listening and uplifting support. People at all stages of grief are welcome to join this support group. Please email Linda Brown at childcenter@cgsum if you are interested or if you have any questions.
The Search For Life In The Universe at Pasadena Public Library Dr. Bonnie Buratti, Director of the Comets, Asteroids, and Satellites Group at Pasadena’s Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) will discuss the search for life in our universe on Saturday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. at Pasadena Public Library’s Linda Vista Branch, 1281 Bryant St. A planetary astronomer in the Division of Earth and Space Science Dr. Buratti’s research involves the composition and physical properties of planetary surfaces and volatile transport in the outer solar system. Focusing particularly on Io, Pluto and Triton
and the microphysical nature of planetary surfaces, and the possible existence of water ice in the permanently shadowed regions of the lunar poles. 2018: Year of Science is sponsored by the Linda Vista Library Associates. For more information on this and other upcoming science programming events planned, contact Robin Reidy at (626) 744-7278 or rreidy@cityofpasadena.net or Deborah Takahashi at (626) 744-7278 or dtakahashi@cityofpasadena.net.
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The State Of The Monrovia Address Available On Line According to City Manager Oliver Chi’s update last week, the January 29th State of the City address can be viewed on line by going to the following link http://www.cityofmonrovia.org/yourgovernment/city-council/state-of-the-
city#ad-image-5. It can also be accessed by going to the city website, click on “Your government and then to the City Manager’s Update in the far left hand column. The first item on the Weekly Update of February 8th.
Pasadena Women’s Connection Presents ‘ Girls Day Out’ Feb 21 “Girls Day Out” Luncheon and Program will be presented by the Pasadena Women’s Connection on Wednesday, February 21, 11:30 am at the Women’s City Club, 160 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena. Take a stroll down the Pegboard Highway with Pauline Goldstein as she presents affordable travel ware and fun
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boutique Items for your upcoming vacation. Talented singer and actress, Lori Berg, will entertain with song. Carrie Payne, Traffic Supervisor, will share the way to “Become a Masterpiece” in her inspirational talk. Tickets are $25. For reservations call Darlene (818)353-2212 or Carole (818)790-1907.
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FRIday - February 16 Grant Writing ‘Let’s Get Started’ will be from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at La Pintoresca Branch Library (1355 N. Raymond Ave. Pasadena CA 91103). Interested in writing a successful grant proposal? Learn how to structure your proposal, support it with all the necessary documents and tell a compelling story about your organization. Conducted by Jamie Jackson, MBA, nonprofit management consultant. To sign up, call 626-744-7268 or visit ww5.cityofpasadena.net/library/. -Pasadena
Black History parade feb 17 @ 10a.m. - 4p.m.
Live Jazz at the 1881 Bar at 8 p.m. (1881 E. Washington Blvd. Altadena, CA 91104) enjoy live Jazz with Joel Taylor (drums), Riner Scivally (guitar), John Gross (sax) and Putter Smith (bass) at the 1881 Bar! If you are looking for some cool jazz then come on over at the 1881 Bar and relax, have a drink and go crazy with Jazz! Happy Hour is 2:30-6:00 p.m. daily! For more information, email speakeasy1881@gmail.com or call 626-314-2077. -Altadena
SATURday - February 17 The Crowd has spoken and asked for more music. Matt Denny’s Winter Concert series presents The Route 66 Band Rock and Roll from 6 p.m. to 9 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 626462-0250. -Arcadia “Twist and Shout” your way to see The Beatles one night only at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center, February 17th at 6:30 p.m. (188 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007). Tribute band, A HARD DAY’S KNIGHTS presents The BEATLES TRIBUTE for this one-time only event. Longley Way GLEE opens the concert. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. concert. VIP begins at 5 p.m. with live music by The Licata Brothers, sound check, Merengue Bakery desserts, caricatures by Greg Dohlen, and photos with “The Beatles.” Tickets range from $10 Mezzanine to $69 VIP. Call the Box Office at (626)-821-1781 or visit www.arcadiapaf.org/beatlestribute/ to purchase tickets. Use code OFF30 at checkout for 30% off tickets until 2/11/2018. All students are 20% off! - ARCADIA
Sunday - February 18Help shape Monrovia’s first pedestrian master plan! from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at (121 West Duarte Road Monrovia, CA 91016). We will be walking Monrovia to collect data on existing conditions for walking, and provide feedback on potential safety improvements. You will become a citizen scientist to help us gather information that the City can use to make more informed decisions about their bike and walking infrastructure. The walk will be easy and include frequent stops to make and record observations. All materials and snacks will be provided. Volunteer hours
One of Southern California’s largest Black History parades begins at Charles White Park and ends at Robinson Park on February 17th from 10 .m. to 4 p.m. (1081 N Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103). Enjoy the Festival at Robinson Park! The festival features live bands, dance performances, community booths, guests speakers, food to purchase and fun proudly coordinated by the Black History Planning Committee, and the City of Pasadena, Human Services and Recreation Department. For event information, please call Jarvis Emerson at the above number (626-744-7300). - Pasadena
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will be available for anyone who completes the walk. Please bring comfortable walking shoes, water and sun protection. -Monrovia
MONday - February 19 Messy Mondays at Southern California Children’s Museum on February 19th at 10 a.m. (459 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91101) drop by, let loose and get messy creating a one of a kind masterpiece for Kids and their supervising adults. For more information visit socalkids.org/ or call 626-657-0357. -Pasadena
TUEsday - February 20 Olympus Escrow will be discussing Los Angeles County 2018 1st quarter Real Estate market report and predic-
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tions on February 20th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (137 E. Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA 91006). No matter what your real estate goal is, you need to understand what the real estate market is doing now and where the market is heading. As a real estate professional you need to be able to explain this market and these trends to your clients. In 2017 we thought everything would change but it stayed the same through most of the year. Housing inventory was low, buyers are still writing multiple offers, interest rates stayed about the same, we see new construction going up everywhere but for the entry level buyer there is not a lot of options to choose from. You will learn about what the market has been doing, who is buying, who is selling, where the opportunities are, and what’s going to happen next. For more information call or text 323-2159836 and ask for Daniel Andrade. -Arcadia
WEDNESday - February 21 Pasadena Women’s Connection will hold its “Girls Day
Out Luncheon” at Women’s City Club on February 21st at 11:30 a.m. (160 N. Oakland Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101). Take a stroll down the Pegboard Highway with Pauline Goldstein as she presents affordable travel ware and fun boutique Items for your upcoming vacation. Talented singer and actress, Lori Berg, will entertain with song. Carrie Payne, Traffic Supervisor, will share the way to “Become a Masterpiece” in her inspirational talk. For reservations call Darlene at (818) 353-2212 or Carole at the818-790-1907 ticket cost is $25.00. -Pasadena
thursday - February 22 Back for its 14th year, The U.S. Comedy Contest will be held at The Ice House Comedy Club on February 22nd at 7:30 p.m. (24 N. Mentor Ave. Pasadena, CA 91106) this the biggest and most respected contest in Los Angeles. For more information call 626-577-1894 or visit www. icehousecomedy.com/evemt.cfm. -Pasadena
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Hidden Treasures ~ The Innas, Ettas, Annas & Donnas of Mozart’s Operas In Pasadena In association with Girls on the Run Los Angeles, Performances à la Carte presents an afternoon concert of arias and duets entitled, Hidden Treasures ~ the Innas, Ettas, Annas and Donnas of Mozart's Operas on Sunday, February 25 at 4:00 p.m. at Neighborhood UU Church Sanctuary in Pasadena. The concert will feature a variety of singers including several of the rising stars on the opera scene: soprano Julia Metzler (First prize winner, Western Regional Metropolitan Opera Competition);
mezzo-soprano Joanna Lynn Jacobs (LA Opera’s Outreach production of Who Wants to be an Opera Singer?); soprano Lucy Zepeda Chirdon (sought after classical singer performing in oratorio, recital and opera productions in NY and LA); as well as soprano Sandy Price (Pasadena Master Chorale, Glendale United); and long celebrated soprano Carla Jamie Perez. Kristi Brown Montesano, author of Understanding the Women of Mozart’s Operas will be the concert’s narrator, and pianist and coach, Lisa
Edwards will accompany. The program’s theme serves to contrast the restricted and predesignated role of women in the 18th century with the expanding egalitarian role of women and girls today by way of using the arias and duets of the female characters of some of Mozart's most popular operas. The story lines of these particular Mozart operas portray a cross section of 18th century girls and women whose only means of dealing with their circumstances is by way of their “artful feminine
wiles.” The beauty, humor, cleverness, fury and pathos represented by these arias and duets run the gamut of emotion and are filled with wit and intelligence. These are women who from experience generally know all too well what they are up against. Mozart’s music exquisitely represents that despite appearing hidden and ornamental, they creatively utilize the devices of emotion and allure relegated to them to affect their desired outcomes. Since Courtesy photo 2004,
Girls on the Run of Los Angeles (GOTRLA) has created safe environments for girls in 3rd to 8th grades to learn the skills and habits that support physical, mental and emotional growth. GOTRLA's nationally developed and tested 10-week curriculum fosters a careful balance between encouraging exercise and deemphasizing the importance of external appearance, particularly an unrealistic body ideal. As one of over 200 independent councils of the national organization, GOTRLA supports
and benefits from this expansive network that has served over a million girls since its inception. For more information on GOTRLA, please visit https://www.gotrla.org/. TICKETS: $20 through Brown Paper Tickets in advance; $25 cash only at the door; $15 student rush tickets at the door with valid ID Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com
FREE MARCH EVENTS AT PASADENA SENIOR CENTER There is something for everyone in March at the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St. You do not have to be a member to attend. Some events require advance reservations as noted. How You Can Help Foster Kids – Thursday, March 1, at 10 a.m. Learn about CASA L.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and how you can
be a volunteer advocate for kids in the foster care system. Friday Movie Matinees – Fridays, March 2, 9, 16 and 30, at 1 p.m. Everyone enjoys movies and the pleasures they bring. March 2: “Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House” (2017, PG-13) starring Liam Neeson and Diane Lane. Mark Felt, known to Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein of the New York
Times as “Deep Throat,” helps them uncover the Watergate scandal in 1972. March 9: “Loving Vincent” (2017, PG-13) with the voice talents of Douglas Booth and Jerome Flynn. Animated in an oilpainting style, the film depicts a young man who travels to the last hometown of painter Vincent van Gogh to deliver the troubled artist’s final letter and ends up investigat-
ing the van Gogh’s final days there. March 16: “Groundhog Day” (1993, PG) starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. A weatherman finds himself inexplicably reliving the same day over and over again.March 30: “Good Night, and Good Luck” (2005, PG) starring David Strathairn and George Clooney. Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow decides to try and bring down
U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy during the senator’s communism witch hunt. Tech It Up! The Basics and Benefits of Technology – Mondays, March 5 to 26, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Do you ever feel lost during conversations about social media, apps and technology? During this four-week program, learn how to use some popular travel apps. March 5: airbnb. March
12: Uber and Lyft. March 19: Maps/GPS. March 26: Yelp and Expedia. Presented by Jade Myer, a Pasadena community Gold Award Girl Scout candidate. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com
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Dr. Chen talks about neuropathy and how a mainstream Chinese practice provides hope for a cure. Cayucos by-the-Sea is coming to life this March for the 8th annual Sea Glass Festival (photo courtesy of Cayucos by-the-Sea)
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alifornia's majestic Central Coast is speckled with hidden gems lining the Pacific Ocean and none shine brighter than the tiny town of Cayucos by-the-Sea. This is especially true in Spring, when the temperature rises, flowers blossom along the hillsides and the
city hosts its annual Sea Glass Festival. Located off California Highway 1, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Cayucos by-the-Sea sits peacefully between the Pacific Ocean and rolling hills of open ranchland that are dotted with grazing cattle and old oak trees. Often referred to as "the last of the California beach towns," the town possesses
a colorful history that dates back to the days of Spanish land grants, sailing ships and steamers, as well as rum runners and revenuers. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com
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body, which often causes symptoms such as burning sensations, cramping, numbness, and in more severe cases, the sensation of walking on pins and needles. The 3 types of peripheral neuropathy that Dr. Chen often see stems from type 2 diabetes, chemotherapy, and spinal disc damage. Although all 3 cases of peripheral neuropathy come from different causes, Dr. Chen sees acupuncture as a key role in the mitigation, or even reversal, of the condition. As Western medicine focuses greatly on handling the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, Dr. Chen emphasizes the importance of directly addressing the root cause. But how does acupuncture help?
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and seasonal menu items and apply them to a new endeavor, Crossings South Pasadena. The local staple in South Pasadena is known as a place where surrounding neighborhoods can come to enjoy the beautiful atmosphere at the
brick and mortar building. Last week, Crossings launched a new dinner menu that offers everything from a great wine list, to their brand new seasonal Californian cuisine, created by new Chef, Kevin Malone.
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When The Emperor Was Divine Pasadena Public Library presents the National Endowment for the Arts’ NEA Big Read, which broadens the understanding of the world and communities through the joy of sharing a good book. The library features programming designed around the book, When the Emperor Was Divine, by author Julie Otsuka on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Central Library’s Donald Wright Auditorium. The event focuses on historical aspects of the World War II internment of Japanese Americans. Megan Asaka,
Assistant Professor of History at UC Riverside will start the program off with an overview of Executive Order 9066 Then and Now. Asaka has worked extensively in the field of public history, including five years as an oral historian and visual history coordinator for Densho, a digital archive of primary sources related to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. Hidden Histories, a touring program of short narrative films about the internment of Japanese Americans will follow. Produced by Jason Matsumoto, each film tells
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a personal story dramatizing a different period of this history, from the issuance of Executive Order 9066 to the internment’s present-day legacy for younger generations. A discussion of the films led by UC Riverside Assistant Professor of History Megan Asaka and featuring Jason Matsumoto, Producer and Creative Director of Ho Etsu Taiko follows the screening. Read Full Length Article PasadenaIndependent.com
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bridge’s national historic status and architectural significance. The Task Force includes experts in the fields of architecture, engineer-
ing, historic preservation, mental health, suicide prevention and public safety. The vision of the Task Force is to allow the community to experience and enjoy the Colorado Street Bridge and the Arroyo
Seco area below it as a safe and beautiful environment. Free parking is available in the Visitor’s Parking Lot on campus or the school’s underground parking, both off of South St. John Avenue.
being made, and will be well into the 2030s. The irony is it's the Preservation Party that has been the most beneficial economically for this community. The myth for years has long been that if the city didn't allow for large scale development, it would perish financially. Yet somehow it never did. Quite the contrary. Have you looked at what
houses here are going for lately? Sierra Madre has become one of the most desirable places to live on this side of Los Angeles County. That happened because nothing here changed very much, while other towns got suckered in and sank. Funny how things work, right? Sometimes the best changes are the ones that were never made.
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talking about the real issues in town. But there is no denying that the differences are profound, and these things do play a role in everything involved in selecting local leadership. The Library move is a fine example. Many Preservationists would like to keep
that place pretty much as it is. There is little denying the Library is in need of a makeover, and it would cost the city dearly to do that. But the thought of the place being reduced to rubble and its property sold off is not a happy one for them. The Development Party, on the other hand, apparently feels no such attachment. In their minds that
property could be used for far more interesting things, such as a highly profitable condominium project. They might express a deep love for the Library, but that would hardly stop them from plowing the place under and selling off property that the city has owned since Lucky Baldwin times. Here's another. A downtown development
scam, known by the acronym DSP, led to a grassroots uprising and a stunning defeat at the polls for the Development Party. An interest only water bond scheme, which was very much a part of the overall DSP plan, saddled Sierra Madre residents with millions of dollars in debt, despite that vote. Payments on this disaster are still
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dawning at the horizon for quite some time now. When the board unanimously approved the district budget last summer – a budget described as “very, very tight” by Chief Business Officer Bernadette Griggs during the June 22, 2017 board meeting - Superintendent Brian McDonald predicted that the upcoming budget reduction process was “going to be painful” and that some decisions would “not be popular.” Similarly, before the new year, Board Member Scott Phelps penned an opinion piece for Pasadena Now where he begins, “the PUSD’s budget is not doing well.” Phelps went on to cite a combination of factors that have driven the district’s fiscal circumstances into a crisis – decreased revenues, student enrollment, and a lack of “significant increase in state funding” have all contributed to the PUSD’s budget woes. According to the district’s first interim report,
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PUSD’s average daily attendance is projected to decline by 317 over two years, a two percent decrease. The gravity of the situation was only heightened when Candi Clark, chief financial officer for the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), sent a letter to PUSD Board President Roy Boulghourjian on Jan. 19 urging the school district to take immediate action to restore its required minimum reserves for economic uncertainties. Clark ordered the PUSD to adopt a fiscal stabilization plan “no later than Feb. 26” and also revealed
that the LACOE would be “placing a fiscal expert at the district at the expense of the county office, to assist in the development and implementation of the plan.” The letter, which described the PUSD as being in “immediate risk of becoming insolvent,” cited projected operating deficits of $11.9 million for 2017-18, $21.2 million for 2018-19, and $23.9 million for 201920. Read Full Length Article PasadenaIndependent.com
The event taking place at the Pasadena Convention Center will cater to students K-12 as a joint venture with Zuckerberg Media and Open World Events. Randi Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO of Zuckerberg Media, the creative team behind Sue’s Tech Kitchen and Universal Kids’ award-winning series “Dot.,” have partnered with Open World Events to bring her latest tech experience to Pasadena. The first-ever i5 Live! (formerly the Young Innovators Fair) is a Super STEM event for kids K-12 taking place on March 3rd and 4th at the Pasadena Convention Center. Complete with tech and science fueled games, activities and performances
taking up two indoor football fields, i5 Live! will offer fun and interactive experience for families to enjoy together. This one of a kind event will inspire children ages 5-18 to engage with science, technology, engineering and math, by creating a space for them to explore and play with cutting-edge technology from the latest startups, as well as established tech companies all in one giant, immersive experience. “We set out to jolt the community in the sciences,” said Gabe Young, CEO of Open World Events, producer of i5 Live! “and with the help of many amazing partners, this show is the awesome outcome.” In 2018, the entire city
of Pasadena will embark on a year of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, making them an ideal partner to help launch i5 Live! for the very first time. Some of the experiences that can be expected from i5 Live! will include activities exploring the worlds of architecture and design, aviation, aerospace, chemistry, physics, robotics, automation, brain games, puzzles, music, film, green energy, sustainability, coding, computer science, gaming, hardware & software.
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(please see agenda reports and minutes under the “Information and Handouts” section below), with the City Council to consider adopting a plan to comply with the CVPRA on December 11, 2017. The
resolution does not address any changes to the format of future City Council elections (e.g. primary/general run-off elections vs. plurality elections), which will be considered and acted on in the coming weeks as part of future deliberations by the City Council.
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Monrovia Unified Celebrates 100th Day of School With Grandparents Day, Reading 100 Books Monrovia Unified School District celebrated its 100th day of school with lively classroom and community activities, from having students imagine what they would look like when they turn 100 to kindergarteners playing number games rooted in 100 on Jan. 30. These events gave the opportunity for schools to showcase their students’ successes and progress while creating excitement over what they’ve learned over the first 100 days of school. “Congratulations to all of our students for excelling in their academic and personal goals through the first 100 days of school,” Monrovia Unified Board President Terrance Williams said. “Thank you to all of our teachers and staff for making this day exciting for our students and our community.” Monroe Elementary celebrated the day by hosting a Grandparents and Special Friends Day with students reimagining themselves at 100 years old by dressing up in shawls and sporting gray hair. Students shared color paper images of what they think they would look like when they
turned 100 and gave tours around their campus to their grandparents and families. “I liked seeing everyone all dressed up for the day and it was really fun to bring my aunt with me to school and show her what I do in class,” fourth-grader Presley Jones said. “She wanted to visit and remember what it was like to be in elementary school because it’s been such a long time since she was a kid.” Kindergarten students at Bradoaks Elementary School painted 100 gumballs and found 100 objects in a picture. Wild Rose Elementary school students participated in numerous activities that involved counting up to 100, stringing 100 pieces of cereal, and bringing collections of 100 items. Mayflower Elementary School challenged their students to read 100 books and write 100 words in one day. Plymouth students tried to find 100 pigs in their playgrounds, based on the book Pigs in Hiding, and matched the farm animal to a number line. They also held their 100th class meeting, said 100 hellos, and then built a wooden community block structure.
Monroe Elementary third-grader Vanessa Torres does an impression of herself at 100 years old during Grandparents and Special Friends Day, marking the 100th day of school on Jan. 30. / Courtesy Photo
Pasadena Chamber Enhances Education With Work-Based Learning Opportunities The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association is an active partner in the success of students in College and Career Academies within Pasadena Unified School District. During the current school year, the Chamber has enhanced the educational experience through workbased learning events with and through our business member partners. This work has also positively impacted other members of our community seeking internships, employment and workforce development support. The Chamber's Workforce Development efforts and Work-Based Learning Initiatives are spearheaded by Amy Foell, director of workforce development. This is the progress that has been made through December of 2017: So far this school year, Ms. Foell recruited nine Health
Career Academy seniors from Blair High School into Huntington Hospital’s yearlong internship program. Ms. Foell coordinated and facilitated multiple advisory board meetings for the Business and Entrepreneurship Academy, Law and Public Service, Health Career Academy, Engineering and Environmental Science Academy. She also consulted the CEO and App Academy with work-based learning best practices and support. Through Ms. Foell's efforts on behalf of the Chamber, we connected the Rose City Continuation School Career Exploration Academy with Old Navy in Hastings Village to create an embedded internship component into their customer service curriculum utilizing Old Navy as the pipeline for the students. Other efforts included attending multiple team collaboration meetings with
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teachers and administrators at our dedicated academies to plan work-based learning events and better understand the educational needs of the students and teachers. Ms. Foell also recruited
five students from across academies interested in bio science and bio manufacturing to the Amgen Biotech Experience at the Pasadena Bioscience Collaborative. The Chamber presented a
resume workshop to juniors enrolled in the Law and Public Service and Business & Entrepreneurship academies in preparation for mock interviews and summer internships.
The Chamber helped recruit PUSD students to volunteer for One Arroyo events through Academy teachers. Ms. Foell also recruited and coordinated non-profits to be guest speakers and participate in “Serving Our Community with Nonprofit Partners Project” with the 11th graders enrolled in the Law & Public Service Academy. The participating organizations are; World Wildlife Federation, Peace Over Violence, Streets are for Everyone, Day One, Plan !t Now, Pasadena Ronald McDonald House and the American Red Cross. Small groups of students will select an organization to volunteer and create a PSA to support their mission as a classroom assignment. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com
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lavor-seeking caffeine fiends should make their way to Home Brewed Bar, a Pasadena cafe distilling new flavors from the classics. Managed by “renegade entrepreneur” Brian Molina, Home Brewed Bar’s painstaking “Toddy” technique creates a smoother, less acidic base for its inventive cold-brewed concoctions. “I want people to see that coffee and tea don't have to be strong and bitter to give you that punch and kick to get you through the day,” said Molina. “Coffee and tea can actually taste good as opposed to strong.” And here, they do. The menu at Home Brewed Bar reflects Molina’s 20-plus years of experience develop-
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ing menus and mixing cocktails in the restaurant/bar/ club business. Home Brewed Bar marinates both grinds and leaves for 20 hours—the “Toddy” process—before combining them in a variety of hot, iced or blended concoctions, like Nutella or Matcha Pistachio. Enhancements like mini boba, extensive milk alternatives and the mind-blowing Taro whipped cream (do not skip this) allow customers to season their selection to taste. The resulting flavors are complex, yet mild, feeding in a maddening desire to try the whole menu—and to pull up a stool and stay a while. “We wanted an atmosphere that skewed to camaraderie and conversation, so we designed our tables to be like bar tops at your local watering hole during happy hour,” explained Molina. “We
are definitely all about the home feeling and vibes.” That vibe is largely attributed to the staff at Home Brewed Bar, whom Molina cites the most important part of this “home away from home” model. “My team is great,” he said. “Behind that bar and,
sometimes in front of it, are an assortment of comedians and creatives. We've been fortunate to hire super genuine people; really friendly and always hard-working.” His business partners also serve as inspiration for life both in and outside of Home Brewed Bar. “We met at Cal State
Fullerton as club members of the Pilipino American Student Association (PASA),” he said. “Ever since then we've been trying to make our mark, break from traditional jobs and become leaders as Pilipino Americans; to become leaders, mentors, partners and friends to other members of PASA, to other entrepreneurs, and really, to anybody out there who wants to listen and be part of it all.” It’s clear the team behind Home Brewed Bar is doing something right. With glowing Yelp reviews and a loyal following, Home Brewed Bar is slated to open a second location in Cerritos this spring—an encouraging success story in a sea of competing name-brand coffee shops. To Molina, future growth will involve constant innovation as well as that home-brewed hospitality.
“Indie business are a birthplace for innovation and invention. Much like how baggy pants were once a thing which then moved on to skinny jeans, I'm sure the shell will change to keep us ‘lit,’ so to speak,” he said. “One thing's for sure, our heart won't.” Home Brewed Bar is located at 39 N. Arroyo Parkway in Old Town Pasadena. Contact the team at www.homebrewedbar.com | 626.397.2887 | info@homebrewedbar.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @homebrewed bar. Home Brewed Bar in Old Town Pasadena delivers inventive coffee and tea concoctions and laid back vibes for a “watering hole” ambiance. - Photo by Emily G. Peters
Century 21 Village Honors 2017 Top Producers Andy Bencosme, Managing Broker at Century 21 Village Realty in Sierra Madre recently presented the annual sales production awards to the office’s top sales producers. The annual awards breakfast was held at The Only Place in Town Restaurant in Sierra Madre. Bencosme thanked all of the agents present for their hard work, professionalism and complete dedication to their clients. “It takes all of you to make us what we are. One of the premier real estate companies in the San Gabriel Valley.” Bencosme stated. To recognize the
top agents in the company, Century 21 Village honors the top 3 individual producers annually as well as the top team. Nazee Rix was honored once again as the office’s Top Sales Producer for the year. Rix, a Bradbury resident and mother of two has been a consistent top sales producer for the Sierra Madre office. For 2017, she posted the highest number of home sales and the highest sales volume in the office. Bencosme credits her success to having an extraordinary dedication to her business and an understanding of her client’s individual needs.
Nazee Rix was honored once again as the office’s Top Sales Producer for the year. – Courtesy photo / C21
Her expansive knowledge of the various real estate markets in the vicinity and her commitment to her business also play very important roles in her success. “Nazee continues to have very loyal clients, who sing her praises and recommend her to friends and family” says Bencosme “A large percentage of her business comes from referrals of very satisfied past clients.” Other winners included Julie Bencosme, Jackie Adaimy, and “The Village People” team, which is comprised of former manager of Village, Mike Lepore, who has over 35 years of experience,
daughter Kris Mathison and his grandson, Brian Franklin. Nazee Rix, Julie Bencosme, Jackie Adaimy, The Village People and all of the friendly CENTURY 21 Village agents can be contacted at 38 W. Sierra Madre Blvd in Sierra Madre or by telephone 626.355.1451 or on the internet at www. c21village.com or www. facebook.com/c21village Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com
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thing on the menu, or what if she won’t let me have sex with her after, or what if she’s a mean horrible person? Doesn’t matter. The man pays. If he’s on a tight budget he can take her for coffee to start and then a modestly priced bistro later. That’s why most meet up at places less costly on a first date because for many guys out would go broke if they had to spend hundreds of dollars a week on wasted dates. There is no room for advocacy when it comes to this issue, but there are enough coffee shops out there to spend $5.00 wisely to see if you are even inte rested in anything further. Are you ready for your first date?
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Ask Dr. CanzonerI A Crown or Veneer. What to do ?
My dentist told me that I need a “bunch” of crowns and veneers. I don’t need a movie star smile. I just want my teeth fixed but I don’t want to mortgage the house to do it. Why cant I have a “ bunch” of regular fillings instead ? Signed: Anti-Hollywood smile
ear Anti-Hollywood: As most of the readers know I do numerous Bite Reconstructions and Smile Rejuvenation’s . It is important to know that crowns and or veneers are indicated for a number of reasons other than just a “ beautiful “ smile. Crowns / veneers are needed to rebuild teeth that have been severely worn, cracked or ravaged by decay. If a patient decides on a large oversized filling there is a definite possibility that the tooth will possibly fracture and that may lead to a root canal and at worst an
extraction of the tooth. I’m asked almost every week if I would rather prepare a tooth for a crown or a veneer. That actually is an easy question. If conservation of healthy tissue is the goal of any surgeon than a veneer is a definite option. When you prepare a tooth for a veneer you remove a small amount of enamel from the front surface of the tooth and sometimes from the side and chewing edge of a tooth. When preparing a crown, tooth structure is removed from all sides of the tooth. In many situations, even though a veneer is a more conservative
option, a crown is indicated due to extensive decay, loss of excessive healthy tooth structure or advanced cosmetics needs. Alway feel free to ask your dentist about your treatment options. Remember conservation of health tooth and gums is paramount. About Dr. Canzoneri: Dr. Kenneth Canzoneri maintains a private family practice in Arcadia, CA. He specializes in advanced laser dentistry and rebuilding smiles for both cosmetics and function. Please call (626) 446-1679 for an appointment or visit canzoneridentistry.com
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Reader Agrees With Columnist Hedda Muskat’s article about being single on Valentine’s Day is a keeper! I too, like most of my fellow bipeds, have experienced loneliness, especially on Valentine’s Day, and longed for romance. My rescue came when I invited myself to a good dinner by the seaside, followed by the latest movie. And yes, I enjoyed my company.
Those whose vocation is mental health all agree that before we can love others, we must first love ourselves -with the proviso, of course, that our self-love doesn’t degenerate into narcissism. So now, in the twilight of my years, I have two Valentines: The first (and the greatest one) is my wife, who is the love of my life … and the second (and lesser one) is myself. David Q. Monrovia
Career column: Love your job
Angela COPELAND, angela@copelandcoaching.com
The month of love is upon us again. Happy Valentine’s Week! It always happens just after we create our latest New Year’s resolutions. We’re often still thinking about career goals, and future plans. All these goals bring up an important question. Do you love your job? If the answer is no to this question (and you have fallen out of love with your job), this is the perfect time to make a change. The first step is to identify what you like (and dislike) about your current job. Being in tune with your feelings will help you to spot your perfect job, and career, in the future. If you don’t love your job, what is it that would make you want to go to work every day? Are you looking for more meaning? Would you like a bigger paycheck? Do you prefer more autonomy and respect from your boss? Perhaps you want all of the above. What do you like about your current job? Hopefully, there are good parts to your less than ideal situation. Do you feel that you’re working on something with a purpose or a mission that motivates you? Does the job give you flexibility in your daily schedule? Maybe there’s something else that you enjoy about your work. When we’re unhappy at our current job, we often start by looking through job postings for the perfect job title. We assume that the right title and job description will make all the difference.
Although this makes perfect sense, it’s rarely that straightforward. Finding the right job is often about finding the right situation. It’s about finding a supportive boss, and good coworkers. It’s about finding a reliable company in a stable industry. Would you agree? The perfect job title doesn’t mean much if you hate your boss, or your workplace. Alternatively, you might be willing to make a little less money if you could just find a job you loved to go to each day. Remember, finding a job is a lot like dating. If we breakup with one person, but we don’t take the time to reflect on what went wrong, we very well might end up in another equally unhappy relationship. This is often the case when we run from one job to another due to a difficult situation. Once we have a good idea of the pros and cons at our current job, we should start building up our professional network. Even if we’re not ready to switch today, we will need our network when we are. Plus, finding a job through networking gives us a higher chance of success. We may already know our future boss. Or, a friend may share how great their company culture is. Like dating, the more you know about the company going in, the more likely you are to find a match. Finding a job you love is all about fit. Angela Copeland is a Career Coach and Founder of Copeland
Monrovia City Notices ORDINANCE NO. 2018-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF WATER SERVICE CHARGES WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code Section 5471 to prescribe, revise and collect rates and charges for services and facilities furnished by the City in connection with the City’s water service system. WHEREAS, the City of Monrovia has conducted an analysis of its services, the costs reasonably borne of provided those services, the beneficiaries of those services, and the revenues produced by those paying fees and charges for special services; and WHEREAS, the City has previously developed and instituted Water Service Charges to finance the water utilities furnished by the City, including the costs of water acquisition, water system operations, capital projects, and maintenance; and WHEREAS, the City has identified additional costs associated with operating the City’s water system, as detailed in Resolution No. 2017-36 adopted on November 7, 2017, incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, Chapter 3.46 (Fee and Service Charge Revenue/ Cost Comparison System) of the Monrovia Municipal Code establishes a policy of recovering the full costs reasonably borne of providing special services of a voluntary and limited nature, such that general taxes are not diverted from general services of a broad nature and thereby utilized to subsidize unfairly and inequitably such special services; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2000-09 on the 25th day of April, 2000, establishing its policy as to the recovery of costs and more particularly the percentage of costs reasonably borne to be recovered from users of City services and directing staff as to the methodology for implementing said Ordinance; and WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing to receive public comments and protests and to consider the proposed Schedule of Water Service Charges was held on January 16, 2018. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby adopts the water service charges set forth in the schedules below. Schedule of Water Service Charges FIXED RATES [STANDBY CHARGE]
Single-Family Residential/Multi-Family Residential Current Effective Effective Meter Size Rate 3/8/2018 01/01/2019 $15.34 5/8 inch $30.56 $34.53 $15.34 3/4 inch $30.56 $34.53 $19.43 1 inch $38.72 $43.75 $30.65 1.5 inch $61.06 $69.00 $38.78 2 inch $77.28 $87.33 $59.26 3 inch $118.04 $133.39 $77.58 4 inch $154.54 $174.63 $129.54 6 inch $258.04 $291.59 $220.56 8 inch $439.36 $496.48 Fire Meter $15.34 5/8 inch $30.56 $34.53 $15.34 3/4 inch $30.56 $34.53 $19.43 1 inch $38.72 $43.75 $30.65 1.5 inch $61.06 $69.00 $29.80 2 inch $77.28 $87.33 $44.70 3 inch $118.04 $133.39 $59.60 4 inch $154.54 $174.63 $89.40 6 inch $258.04 $291.59 $119.19 8 inch $439.36 $496.48 $178.79 12 inch $745.49 $842.41 New Construction Developments of Five (5) or More Units $15.34 5/8 inch $41.06 $46.40 $15.34 3/4 inch $41.06 $46.40 $19.43 1 inch $52.03 $58.79 $30.65 1.5 inch $82.04 $92.71 $38.78 2 inch $103.84 $117.34 $59.26 3 inch $158.60 $179.22 $77.58 4 inch $207.65 $234.64 $129.54 6 inch $346.71 $391.78 $220.56 8 inch $590.34 $667.08 Commercial / Industrial / Landscape $15.34 5/8 inch $30.56 $34.53 $15.34 3/4 inch $30.56 $34.53 $19.43 1 inch $38.72 $43.75 $30.65 1.5 inch $61.06 $69.00 $38.78 2 inch $77.28 $87.33 $59.26 3 inch $303.50 $342.96 $77.58 4 inch $459.27 $518.98 $129.54 6 inch $893.02 $1,009.11 $220.56 8 inch $2,358.88 $2,665.53 Hotel $15.34 5/8 inch $30.56 $34.53 $15.34 3/4 inch $38.20 $43.17 $19.43 1 inch $57.56 $65.04 $30.65 1.5 inch $106.93 $120.83 $38.78 2 inch $160.88 $181.79 $59.26 3 inch $303.50 $342.96 $77.58 4 inch $459.27 $518.98 $129.54 6 inch $893.02 $1,009.11 $220.56 8 inch $2,358.88 $2,665.53
Effective 01/01/2020 $37.12 $37.12 $47.04 $74.17 $93.88 $143.39 $187.73 $313.45 $533.71
Effective 01/01/2021 $39.91 $39.91 $50.56 $79.74 $100.92 $154.14 $201.81 $336.96 $573.74
Effective 01/01/2022 $41.10 $41.10 $52.08 $82.13 $103.94 $158.77 $207.86 $347.07 $590.95
$37.12 $37.12 $47.04 $74.17 $93.88 $143.39 $187.73 $313.45 $533.71 $905.59
$39.91 $39.91 $50.56 $79.74 $100.92 $154.14 $201.81 $336.96 $573.74 $973.51
$41.10 $41.10 $52.08 $82.13 $103.94 $158.77 $207.86 $347.07 $590.95 $1,002.71
$49.88 $49.88 $63.20 $99.66 $126.14 $192.66 $252.24 $421.17 $717.12
$53.62 $53.62 $67.94 $107.13 $135.60 $207.11 $271.16 $452.75 $770.90
$55.23 $55.23 $69.98 $110.35 $139.67 $213.32 $279.30 $466.34 $794.03
$37.12 $37.12 $47.04 $74.17 $93.88 $368.68 $557.90 $1,084.80 $2,865.45
$39.91 $39.91 $50.56 $79.74 $100.92 $396.33 $599.74 $1,166.16 $3,080.36
$41.10 $41.10 $52.08 $82.13 $103.94 $408.22 $617.73 $1,201.14 $3,172.77
$37.12 $46.40 $69.92 $129.89 $195.43 $368.68 $557.90 $1,084.80 $2,865.45
$39.91 $49.88 $75.17 $139.64 $210.09 $396.33 $599.74 $1,166.16 $3,080.36
$41.10 $51.38 $77.42 $143.82 $216.39 $408.22 $617.73 $1,201.14 $3,172.77
CONSUMPTION RATES [PER UNIT CHARGE] Consumption charges for all classes Current Rate Applicable to All Classes & Meter Sizes New Const. Dev.of 5+ Units
$1.70 $1.70
Effective 3/8/2018 $1.81 $2.43
Effective Effective Effective Effective 01/01/2019 01/01/2020 01/01/2021 01/01/2022 $2.05 $2.75
ADDITIONAL UNIT CHARGE [HOTEL & MULTI-FAMILY ONLY]
$2.20 $2.95
$2.37 $3.17
$2.44 $3.27
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Effective 3/8/2018 $17.14
Effective Effective Effective Effective 01/01/2019 01/01/2020 01/01/2021 01/01/2022 $19.37 $20.82 $22.38 $23.05
As of the effective date of this Ordinance, the above Water Service Charges shall be charged as set forth in the above schedules and shall remain in effect until amended or replaced by the City Council. The above Water Service Charges shall become effective on March 8, 2018, and shall continue to increase at the beginning of each year through January 1,
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As of the effective date of this Ordinance, the above Water Service Charges shall be charged as set forth in the above schedules and shall remain in effect until amended or replaced by the City Council. The above Water Service Charges shall become effective on March 8, 2018, and shall continue to increase at the beginning of each year through January 1, 2022, as set forth in the above schedules. SECTION 2. Discounts for the water service charges may be provided for senior, low income, and veteran account holders that meet the eligibility requirements established by the City and administered by the Public Services Department or the Finance Department Utility Billing. The discount rates shall be set by resolution. SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause the same to be published in the manner required by law within fifteen (15) days after its passage, and this ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its passage. INTRODUCED this 16th day of January, 2018. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 6th day of February, 2018. AYES: Councilmembers Shevlin, Spicer, Mayor Pro Tem Crudgington and Mayor Adams. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Blackburn. /s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC, City Clerk Publish Thursday, February 15, 2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 415 SOUTH IVY AVENUE MONROVIA, CA 91016 A public hearing will be held by the Historic Preservation Committee of Monrovia at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at City Hall in the Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, to determine whether or not the request for a Mills Act Contract for Historic Landmark #54 should be approved under Title 17 Historic Preservation Ordinance of the Monrovia Municipal Code. APPLICATION Mills Act Contract 136 for Historic Landmark 54 Easton Allyn and Allison Drinkert 310 Wildrose Ave Monrovia, CA 91016 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION Categorical Exemption (Class 1) Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, February 22, 2018 after 4:00 p.m. at the Monrovia City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, Community Development Department/Planning Division. Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 9325565. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565. Sheri Bermejo Planning Division Manager PUBLISH ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 15, 2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held for the project described below. The project includes the following: 900
900 S. Baldwin Avenue APN: 5778-002-001 Contact Information: Project Planner: Jordan Chamberlin, Associate Planner JChamberlin@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 821-4334 City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066
A. Categorical Exemption from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301(a) of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to the use of an existing facility; and B. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 17-13 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 17-05 Project Description: A request for a Conditional Use Permit with a parking modification to operate a 4,462 square-foot music school (dba: 360 Education Academy) within an existing commercial building. The proposed business hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week. The proposed music school would accommodate up to 50 students and nine teachers at any one time. Minor façade improvements are proposed to accommodate the new use. Applicant: Steven Chen, Designer Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Place of Hearing: Arcadia City Council Chambers 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held for the project described below. The project includes the following: 155
155 Alice Street APN: 5779-017-006 Contact Information: Project Planner: Jordan Chamberlin, Associate Planner JChamberlin@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 821-4334 City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066
A. Categorical Exemption per Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – In-Fill Development; and B. Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 17-05 (73828) and MultipleFamily Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 17-07 Project Description: A proposal for a three (3) unit residential condominium development requiring approval of a Tentative Parcel Map and Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review. Applicant: Thomas Li, Designer Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Place of Hearing: Arcadia City Council Chambers 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA
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Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT REYNOSO AKA BOBBY REYNOSO CASE NO. 18STPB01282
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ROBERT REYNOSO AKA BOBBY REYNOSO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RICHARD REYNOSO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RICHARD REYNOSO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of
Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/12/18 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with
the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept
by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner JAMES R. HELMS, JR. - SBN 23590 HELMS & MYERS 150 N SANTA ANITA AVE #685 ARCADIA CA 91006 2/15, 2/19, 2/22/18 CNS-3099541# ARCADIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARJORIE B. BERNKLAU Case No. 18STPB01086
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARJORIE B. BERNKLAU A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Dianne K. Fisk in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Dianne K. Fisk 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 on March 7, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the Califor-nia Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney 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 ac-count as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: DAVID G BUNN ESQ SBN 119570 BUNN AND BUNN 1112 FAIR OAKS AVE S PASADENA CA 91030 CN946113 BERNKLAU Feb 12,15,19, 2018 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
FEBRUARY 15 - FEBRUARY 21, 2018 17 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 MartinezChavez 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
Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Recording requested by: TS No. CA-17783981-NJ 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. : 8508-004-098 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-17783981-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 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-783981-NJ IDSPub #0136603 2/8/2018 2/15/2018 2/22/2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY
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Pasadena Basketball Begins Playoffs on Friday Spencer Stueve sports@beaconmedianews.com
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he Pasadena High School Bulldogs basketball team, led by Head Coach Tony Brooks, had another brilliant season in 2017-2018, and it’s not over. On November 28, the Bulldogs began their season with a win over Eagle Rock High School, beating them 73-31. It was a sign of things to come. Pasadena would finish the regular season with a 20-6 record, finishing 13-1 in Pacific League action, and claiming the league title over rival John Muir. Winning league is nothing new to
the Bulldogs. It is their 12th consecutive league championship. The success of the PHS basketball team is all the more impressive when you consider that they have no home gym this season. Due to renovations, they played the entire season on the road. Leading the way for the Bulldogs is Senior Bryce Hamilton. The 6’4” 170 pound shooting guard is committed to play college basketball at UNLV. Hamilton averaged 20.9 points per game this season, leading the team, but he was certainly not alone. Darius Brown II, Darius Mason, Tavian Percy, and Omari Moore also had fine seasons for the Bulldogs. Despite the strong record,
the league title, and 13 game winning streak to end the regular season, Pasadena High School was not selected to participate in the Open Division playoffs. The Open Division was created to place the best teams in the playoff bracket, regardless of size of school or division they participate. In 2018, the Open Division shrunk from 16 teams to eight, and the Bulldogs were one of the ones left out. Still, their season is not over. They will compete in the Division I playoff bracket. In the opening round, the Bulldogs have a bye. They will face the winner of the game between Redondo Union and Loyola High School on Friday, February 16.
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Arcadia Basketball Finishes Frustrating Season Spencer Stueve sports@beaconmedianews.com
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Monrovia Basketball Season Comes to a Close Spencer Stueve sports@beaconmedianews.com
The Monrovia boys basketball team, led by Head Coach Randy Hare, finished out their season last week with a win. After knocking off Temple City High School in a close game, the Wildcats ended their three game losing streak and ended their season on a positive
note. The Wildcats’ season was frustrating. After a 13-13 season last year, Monrovia fell to just 12-16 this season. For much of the season, the Wildcats seemed like a team ready to break out. They were 8-5 with two overtime losses early in the season and several dominant blowout wins. Then everything fell apart. Monrovia would win
just four more games the rest of the season, dropping 11 games. They lost six in a row before breaking the skid with a win over Temple City in January, and then dropped three more before beating Temple City again to close out the season. Junior Christian De Guzman led the team in scoring for the season, averaging 16.9 points per game. Senior Rory Hare added 15.2.
Win two. Lose two. Repeat. That’s how the Apaches began their 2017-2018 boys basketball season. They beat Monrovia and Rio Mesa to start the season, then dropped two. They beat Foothill Tech and Burroughs, then dropped two more. They beat Burbank and Hoover and then the losing began again. This time, the streak didn’t end at two. The Apaches lost five consecutive games before they finally got back on track. For Head Coach Donte Bell and the Apaches, the early season struggles were too much to overcome. Arcadia would win four of their next six games. With one game to go, the Apaches’ record stood at 10-11. A win in the final game would even their
Arcadia boys basketball finishes season with a loss - Courtesy photo -/ Facebook Arcadia Unified
record, but against Crescenta Valley, the Apaches fell 60-57 and their season ended on a sour note. Going into the 20182019 season, the Apaches will have major holes to
fill. Their two leading scorers, Jason Cardenas, 19.5 points per game, and Jay Yoon, 18.5 points per game, will both be missed, set to graduate this summer.
Monrovia Caps Off League-Title Season Aaron VALDEZ valaaron.94@gmail.com
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aving already won the league title, Monrovia boys soccer enjoyed themselves a victory lap as the team cruised to a 2-0 victory over Temple City High School on Thursday. The Wildcats became the Rio Hondo league champs
after taking a hard-fought contest 3-2 over runners-up La Canada on Feb. 6. “It feels good. It’s a big accomplishment but we want to continue to go forward,” said first-year Head Coach Andrew Barajas on his squad winning the league title. Monrovia finished the regular season with an overall record of 16-6-3, a league record of 9-1 and is
now poised for deep run in the playoffs. In the match against the Temple City Rams, Barajas opted to rest his regular starters since the league champ had already been decided. He felt it was best to give some of the younger players on the field a chance to gain some much-needed experience. Despite the shakeup to the usual lineup, Monrovia
didn’t skip a beat by keeping possession of the ball and limiting mistakes on the defensive end. The Wildcats jumped out to early lead when Keenan Mckelvey cleaned up a rebound from an Eduardo Mendez shot to put Monrovia up 1-0. Monrovia’s constant pressure earned them many chances in the final third, which ultimately led to their second goal of the
match. After a cross from a corner kick and a scramble in the 18-yard box, the ball bounced right in front of junior midfielder David Johnson, who calmly slotted the ball into goal for the 2-0 advantage. Johnson’s goal would serve as the Wildcats’ final one of the game but it didn’t stop them from keeping their foot on the gas. Monrovia’s wingers found major
success along the flanks, taking full advantage of their speed to create various scoring opportunities. Temple City also had no answers for Monrovia’s defensive line, especially goalkeeper Aiden Mckelvey, whose best save came in the second half during a one-on-one situation. The sophomore finished the SEE MONROVIA SOCCER PAGE 19
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Senior forward Keenan Mckelvey (right) shields the ball from an oncoming defender in Monrovia’s 2-0 win over Temple City Thursday. The Wildcats will face Mountain View in the first round of CIF. –Courtesy photo / Gloria Huang- Temple City High School Yearbook
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set to play Mission Valley League’s Mountain View High School (10-9-3) in the first round of CIF playoffs on Feb. 16. The team knows there is still a lot work left but Barajas said he always knows how to motivate his players. “We go one game at a time and tell them, ‘Hey, just play this game like it’s your last game,’” Barajas said. “The boys they are a family, they understand that so that’s always a plus.”
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game with three saves and did well to pick out any threatening crosses that came his way. Midfielder Bryan Martinez – who leads Temple City in assists with nine – gave Monrovia the hardest time as he managed to get off three shots with all of them being on goal. However, the Wildcats were able to walk away unscathed with another shutout (seven total on the season) under their belts.
Before Barajas was at the helm of varsity soccer, he was coaching junior varsity for four years, which helped him establish good relationships with his players since they were young. He said the extended time gave him a chance to mold the team to play a more possessionbased style, one that promotes a great amount of ball movement. Now that Barajas’ implemented philosophies have panned out quite nicely, the Wildcats are
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