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ARCADIA ELECTION MAILER POKES FUN AT OPPOSITION AS ELECTION TACTICS RUN THE GAMUT At the eleventh hour, humor has thrown some residents a curve ball Terry MILLER
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This creative little mailer, which targets District 5 voters, pokes serious jabs at Roger Chandler’s position on housing rights – Graphic Courtesy Deborah Priester
Arcadia Residents Concerned About Election Misinformation And Historic Preservation Galen PATTERSON galen.patterson303@gmail.com
Arcadia City Council convened on the evening of March 20 for a night of recognition and legislation. The open session began with the customary blessing
and Pledge of Allegiance, provided by Reverend Terry Keenan from the Santa Anita Church and Steve Sweeney U.S. Army, Retired. Sweeney was selected for the pledge because of Arcadia’s SEE MISINFORMATION PAGE 6
Arcadia Resident Files FPPC Complaint Against PAC Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
A 35-year Arcadia resident, Roger Nemrava, recently filed an FPPC complaint regarding the Arcadian's Rights Protection Association (ARPA): FPPC complaint COM-0305201800262: Arcadian's Rights
Protection Association. ARPA, which is not based in Arcadia but Alhambra, has sent out mailers supporting Bob Harbicht and Roger Chandler, candidates for Arcadia City Council, allegedly without the required disclaimers. SEE COMPLAINT PAGE 6
pril’s municipal election in Arcadia has turned ugly and humorous at the same time. This is nothing new in politics. While candidates exchange jabs at one another and residents decry the advent of Districting which leaves over 11,000 residents without a voice, campaign mailers and complaints are flying in to the Fair Political Practices Commission. Epoch Times, a Chinese newspaper, is the latest to splash another, potentially illegal political photo, where an Arcadia police officer’s badge is clearly shown in a direct endorsement for candidates Harbicht and Chandler. Arcadia City Hall was not amused. More recently, Deborah Priester, a resident of District 5, has had enough of the
attacks and put out a mailers that encourages voters to select ANYONE but Roger Chandler. The mailer depicts Roger Chandler as the Monopoly man. You might remember two weeks ago, ‘Arcadia’ Best’ – a conservative blog run by Mayor Pro Tem. Sho Tay – ran the same photo of the APOA endorsing the two pro development or ‘property rights’ candidates for Arcadia’s election next month. They, too, got their wrists slapped by election officials who take these matters very seriously. Here’s how our friends over at Sierra Madre Tattler described the latest attempt to coerce the few voters that can actually vote in this year’s election: “It seems that the ARPAs are now back for Round 2, but they're trying a completely different tact as their 2016 graphic masterpieces didn’t SEE POKES FUN PAGE 9
MARCH 26 IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR ARCADIA ELECTION On March 12, ballots for Districts 2 and 5 were mailed. Ballots may be returned by mail (no postage required), or in person at the City Clerk’s Office, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on alternate Fridays, and on Election Day, Tuesday,
April 10, 2018, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please note March 26 is the last day to register to vote for the Arcadia All-Mail Ballot General Municipal Election. Questions related to the Election contact the City Clerk’s office at (626) 574-5455 or e-mail at CityClerkGeneralMailbox@ArcadiaCA.gov.
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Pasadenans Organizing for Progress (POP!) Board of Directors voted unanimously to fully endorse the Pasadena Tenants Union (PTU) initiative campaign to amend the Pasadena City Charter to establish rent control. The Amendment would also establish a Rental Housing Board and establish just cause eviction criteria according to which tenants may be evicted. POP, a multi-issue community activist organiza-
tion, that led the fight to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour and worked with the City Council and Pasadena Police to protect immigrants is aggressively engaged in fighting for affordable housing in Pasadena. “Rent control is an effective tool to stabilize and bring affordability back to rental housing” said POP’s Housing and Tenant’s Rights Committee Chair Ed Washatka. “The struggle for affordable
Sunrise Service in arcadia’s Wilderness Park Our Savior Lutheran Church invites the community to worship the risen Savior at the 48th Easter Sunrise Celebration in Arcadia’s Wilderness Park at 7:00 a.m. Enjoy live music and the proclamation of the Easter message in one of the most beautiful settings in Arcadia, a natural outdoor amphitheater located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Services in the church sanctuary include a
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services will be held at 7:00p.m. Two different Easter Services will be held at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the church sanctuary. Childcare is available during sanctuary services and the church is handicap accessible. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com,
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Pasadena Police Lieutenant Gourdikian Resigns Terry MILLER
housing is at crisis proportions in Pasadena,” he added. Nicole Marie Hodgson, member of the PTU and one of three proponents who signed the initiative states, “57.1% of Pasadena residents are renters and yet we have no housing security in the City.
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A lieutenant in the Pasadena Police Department who turned himself in recently after being indicted on charges of selling guns without a license has now officially resigned , Lieutenant Jason Clawson, Adjutant to the Chief of Police, told Pasadena Independent in a ‘phone call Tuesday night. Vasken Kenneth Gourdikian, 48, of Sierra Madre,
was named in a four-count federal indictment for allegedly selling guns without a license, making false statements on Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Forms, and possessing an unregistered shortbarreled rifle. Gourdikian, who had been on paid administrative leave with the city of Pasadena since February 2017, resigned effective March 15.A
Monrovia rolls out its new mobility plan Susan motander motander@yahoo.com
Last Saturday the city of Monrovia literally rolled out its new mobility plan with a community bike ride. The program involves a partnership with Lyft and LimeBike. The city will subsidize Lyft rides so that Monrovian can travel within the city for only 50¢. In addition, the city is supporting LimeBike coming into town to make affordable bike rentals easily available.
Unfortunately most Southern Californian believe they are genetically related to the Wicked Witch of the West and will melt if they get wet; so, with threatening skies, turn out was not as great as expected. But thos who braved the danger of rain were treated to information on the program and even free bike helmets. Look for the bright green bike parking areas throughout the city. The bikes can be unlocked using a smart phone
and the LimeBike app. The Lyft app on the smart phone can get you a lift anywhere within the city. The service area includes: • City of Monrovia • City of Bradbury • Unincorporated areas adjacent to Monrovia • Target in Duarte (transfer to Duarte Transit) • Physician offices and select medical locations within a three (3) mile radius of Monrovia’s city limits including Methodist Hospital, the
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City of Sierra Madre Demands Stop Using City Logo to Mislead Voters The City of Sierra Madre has put TeaPac and the two proponents of Measure D on notice that they must immediately cease and desist the unauthorized use of the City's logo in their Stop the UUT campaign literature, or face legal consequences, including a potential lawsuit. After receiving telephone calls and emails from confused or angry residents demanding to know why the City's well-known and loved Wistaria logo was being used in Measure D campaign materials, the City was forced to take immediate action to stop the deception.
Use of the City's logo without express written consent is a violation of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code and may be enjoined as a public nuisance or enforced as a misdemeanor. Use of a city logo or seal in campaign materials in a manner that misleads or gives a false impression that the campaign materials are authorized by a public official is also a violation of state law. Read More at, SierraMadreWeekly.com,
Everyone loves a winner, right? We all want to know who the local FAVORITES are going to be in this year’s annual Readers’ Choice publication. Beacon Media News, publisher of Arcadia Weekly, Monrovia Weekly, Pasadena Independent and Sierra Madre Weekly (AMPS) will shine a spotlight on businesses large and small, restaurants and the retail world - along with local organizations and establishments that our reader’s choose to recognize. Our theme this year is, most fittingly, the irrefutable ‘Power of the Press.’ Let our marketing professionals show you how to be included in this prestigious publication, and let them show you how your business can grow with the remarkable power of the printed word. With AMPS combined print and digital reach of an estimated 42K+, Readers’ Choice is one of the best ways to get your message directly to your immediate consumers. This highly popular special section has been published annually for the
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Ninth Annual Women, Wealth, Warriors Luncheon in Pasadena Slated March 24
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Coleen Sullivan, Teedra Moses among celebrities headlining the event As the world celebrates Women's History during the month of March, powerful and successful women will bring a message of empowerment and tips for success to women thinking about starting their own businesses and those who already have one. Celebrities including ABC 7 Los Angeles' Coleen Sullivan, R&B Singer Teedra Moses, Comedian Sunda Croonquist, and Rapper Yo-Yo are just a few of the recognizable names headlining the Women, Wealth, Warriors 9th Annual Luncheon in Pasadena, Saturday, March 24th. Tunisia Offray, the event's organizer, is a single mother of four who put the luncheon together after finding herself laid off from work following the 2008 economic downturn. Tunisia worried about how she'd take care of herself
and her kids. She decided creating her own business was the way to go and founded Offray Accounting and Bookkeeping Services, then later went on to establish Prestige Insurance and Financial Services. Both of her businesses are successful to date. “Entrepreneurship is the key to financial freedom for many women,” Offray says. “I know, because it's helped me. I am my own boss, I create my own hours, and I'm able to spend much more time with my kids and provide for them.” The award-winning business woman says she's inspired to share her story because she has a passion for helping women and girls reach their dreams and to achieve her level of success. “It is our duty in life to give back and empower others,” says
Offray. “Each one should teach one. As women, we must be an example to our young girls. No matter what the circumstances may be in life, we must let our girls know that success is always achievable." The lunch event takes place Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena. Doors open at 10am. Tickets are available online at www. womenwealthwarriors. org. Proceeds will benefit Shepherd's Door Domestic Violence Resource Center in Pasadena. The National Network to End Domestic Violence points out that “financial abuse is an aspect of domestic violence that doesn’t often make it into the headlines because it is such a subtle method of control. However, it is a phenomenon that rears its ugly head in 98 percent of domestic violence cases.”
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The Silent film “Ramona,” released in 1928, was considered lost and was recovered by film scholars in the Czech Republic in 2010. The film was restored and re-screened for the
first time on March 29, 2014 in Los Angeles. The film depicts the struggle of Native American tribes in southern California at the hands of Spanish settlers
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ARCADIA March 11 Just after 3:00 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Springhill Suites by Marriott, 99 North Second Avenue, regarding a subject seen loitering to the front of the location. The officer contacted the subject and a consensual search of his backpack revealed he was in possession of methamphetamine. The 22-year-old male from Downey was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Just before 4:00 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road for speeding. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the 30-year-old female from Temple City was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. March 12
Just before 1:00 a.m., an officer responded to the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department, 250 West Huntington Drive, regarding the report of a robbery. The victim stated he was inside his vehicle parked on Arcadia Avenue with his driver side window down when he was approached by two male suspects. One suspect demanded his property
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crime blotters and told the victim that he had a knife. The second suspect opened his passenger door and removed the victim’s backpack. The suspects are described as two male Asians wearing dark hooded sweatshirts. The investigation is ongoing. At approximately 3:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of West Naomi Avenue regarding a suspicious vehicle with subjects seen looking into mailboxes. Officers located the vehicle and its three occupants. An investigation revealed they were in possession of stolen property, burglary tools, and methamphetamine. One subject had outstanding warrants for his arrest and was also charged with resisting arrest. The 32-year-old male from Fontana, 35-yearold male from Alhambra, and 29-year-old male from Whittier were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. March 13
Just after 10:00 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Hacienda Drive regarding an auto burglary investigation. The victim told officers he saw an unknown suspect cut the lock securing the roll up door to his truck. The suspect then stole his gardening equipment and fled the scene in a white truck. The suspect was described as a male Black wearing a black hat, a black shirt, a yellow reflective vest and green pants. Just
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night, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of West Le Roy Avenue regarding a residential burglary. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) made entry by unknown means, stole jewelry, and fled the scene in an unknown direction. The investigation is ongoing. March 14
Just after 8:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Le Roy Avenue regarding a residential burglary. Unknown suspects forced entry into the home by breaking a bedroom window. Three suspects, described as Caucasian males with dark hair, were seen fleeing the residence. They entered an awaiting vehicle, described as a white late model sedan, and fled the scene eastbound on Le Roy Avenue. Just before 11:00 p.m., an officer responded to the 800 block of West Naomi Avenue 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. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect stole the package and fled the scene on a bicycle. The package was found abandoned along with a bicycle near a residence in the 9000 block of East Naomi Avenue. March 15 At
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7:30 p.m., officers responded to the parking lot of Nordstrom, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding the report of an attempted robbery. The victim told officers she was retrieving items from the backseat of her car when the suspect, described as a male Hispanic wearing a red shirt and blue jeans, grabbed her purse. The victim clutched her purse tightly and the suspect eventually let her purse go and fled the scene by entering the passenger side of an awaiting red four door sedan.
At approximately 9:30 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1300 block of Oakwood Avenue regarding a burglary. The officer determined unidentified suspect(s) entered the residence by smashing a window to the master bedroom. The suspect(s) then ransacked the residence before fleeing. The loss was undetermined due to the fact that the residents were out of the country at the time of the burglary. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. The investigation is ongoing. March 16
Just after 11:30 a.m., an officer was dispatched to H Mart, 1101 West Huntington Drive, regarding a subject being detained for theft. An investigation revealed the subject stole a can of soda and hid it in his coat. Employees contacted the subject and asked him to return the can of soda. The subject then raised his skateboard over his
head and threatened to hit the employees with it. The employees followed the subject outside, rushed him, and a struggle ensued. The subject bit one of the employees during the struggle. The 23-yearold male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Just after 12:00 p.m., officers responded to a hotel room at Motel 6, 225 Colorado Place, regarding a domestic disturbance. Officers contacted the victim in the room and noticed she had visible injury to her face. She stated her boyfriend had pushed her to the ground causing her to hit her eye on a piece of luggage. The suspect then fled the scene. The investigation is ongoing. March 17
At around 4:15 a.m., officers were dispatched to Walgreens, 253 East Foothill Boulevard, regarding a commercial burglary that had just occurred. Three unknown suspects made entry by prying open the front door of the location. They attempted to access the pharmacy department and fled the scene when they were unsuccessful. The suspects are described as males wearing hooded sweatshirts and black gloves. The investigation is ongoing. Just before 11:00 p.m., an officer responded to First Cabin Bar, 46 East Huntington Drive, regarding a male subject causing a disturbance. The subject had been verbally assaulting sev-
eral people. Upon contacting the 51-year-old male from Covina, the officer noticed symptoms of alcohol intoxication and determined the suspect was unable to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking
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Between the hours of 2:30 p.m. on this date and 9:30 a.m. on Thursday 3/15, several vehicles were broken into and ransacked with a few that had property missing. In most cases the vehicles were locked and parked in the driveway. These events of burglary or vandalism occurred in the 400 block of Grove St., the 300 block of E. Grandview and the 300 block of Toyon Rd. March 15
At about 1:07 a.m. officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The driver admitted to be in possession of methamphetamine. Following an investigation, along with the methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia was also found in the vehicle. The driver was arrested and transported to the Pasadena Police jail and his vehicle was stored. March 17
Officers responded to a suspected drunk driver in the 00 block of Kersting Ct. Officers conducted a DUI investigation and arrested the man for a DUI. The subject was transported to the Pasadena Police Jail.
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Hometown Heroes program, which finds ways to recognize and appreciate Arcadians who have served in the armed forces. The council then honored Girl Scout Troop 4221 for the high school seniors that have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award this year. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the equivalent to the Boy Scouts Eagle Award and requires an extraordinary amount of volunteering and community impact. “They’ve done so much it would take a really long time to really share it all,” said Carla Peyton Thomas, one of the leaders of the troop. The city then presented a proclamation to realtor Sylvia Ramos as an ambassador of the Red Cross. March is Red Cross Month, and the council recognized Ramos as the recipient on behalf of the organization. City Clerk Gene Glasco was then presented with a certificate from the city for National Vietnam Veterans Day, which was signed into law on March 29, 2017 by President Donald Trump. Glasco is a Vietnamera veteran and has worked hard to erect a Vietnam War monument in the city, which is nearing completion and is on the cusp of having lighting
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installed within the next few weeks. Following the awards, the council then heard a presentation from city staff about National Fix-A-Leak Week, which is a program designed to raise awareness and urge Americans to fix leaks and conserve water. According to the public services department, leaks can waste around 1 trillion gallons of water per year nationwide, meaning 10,000 gallons per home per year. The public services department is offering free leak repair kits during regular business hours throughout the week and runs from March 19 –25. Public comments came in the form of 14 speakers voicing their opinions on
several matters. Nine of the speakers mentioned their stance against the drafted historic preservation ordinance. Several speakers leveled quizzical accusations at Councilman Tom Beck, citing questionable sources and misinformation in what appeared to be a concerted effort to attack the councilman, a connection that was recognized by one speaker. Official legislation consisted of adopting resolutions for a cost of living increase, applicable to city employees represented by five different associations and in the amount of 2 percent for the first year and another 2 percent for the next. The first year also grants an additional $100 to medical benefit allowances. The council also voted on the same increase for City Council and unrepresented confidential employees of the city, allowing the same 2 percent pay increase per year for the next two years, with the additional $100 medical benefit allowances for the first year. Councilman Tom Beck appears to be the victim of an election smear campaign. – Photo by Terry
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44th Annual City of Arcadia Mayor's Community Breakfast on April 6 This year the City of Arcadia is partnering with the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce to host the 2018 Mayor’s Community Breakfast featuring the State of the City Address. This new take on the City’s featured event gives Arcadians a fresh opportunity to come together as a community and share in the spirit of our hometown. “We are excited to be partnering with the City of Arcadia to host the Mayor’s Community Breakfast,” said Arcadia Chamber CEO Karen Mac Nair. “The theme for this year’s breakfast is about Legacy,” said Mayor Peter
M. Amundson. “Arcadia is great because of the devotion and dedication of those who came before us. As Arcadians, we each play a role in shaping the future of our community. I encourage everyone to do their part to keep Arcadia great.” Mayor Amundson will speak further on the subject of “Leaving a Legacy” in his State of the City Address. This year’s keynote speaker is former Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich who served Arcadia in the Fifth Supervisorial District from 1980 to 2016. His 36 years as a County Supervisor were characterized by his commitment
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The first mailer sent was in support of Bob Harbicht. Nemrava complained to the Arcadia's City Clerk's office. The Chief Deputy City Clerk for Elections, Lisa Mussenden, contacted ARPA to stop. Shortly thereafter,
another mailer from ARPA was mailed in support of Roger Chandler. Again, Nemrava complained to the Arcadia City Clerk's office and then decided to file a complaint with the FPPC. The Arcadia Rights Protection Association is being investigated by the FPPC for violating
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to public safety, effective and responsive representation, support for small business, and addressing the needs of our County’s foster children, seniors, and veterans. Mr. Antonovich will share some of his views on the virtues of service and legacy. Tickets to the event are $20 per person, with a breakfast buffet included. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Foothill Unity Center. Reservations required by March 28. For additional information please contact the Mayor’s Office at 626-574-5403, or email mbuttice@ArcadiaCA.gov.
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campaign finance disclosure laws. “ARPA doesn’t comply because it is attempting to hide where the money is coming from for the mailers. This is a major violation,” Nemrava told Arcadia Weekly. Nemrava belives ARPA, Harbicht and Chandler are breaking the rules.
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FRIday - March 23 68th Annual Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pasadena Convention Center (300 E. Green St. Pasadena, CA 91101) the fair will showcase the talented work of 6th to 12th grade students from more than 150 area schools. For information call 626-795-9311 or go to www.lascifair.org/. - Pasadena
2018 Wistaria Festival march 26 @ 7p.m.
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Free Staged Reading: Dinner with Friends by Donald Margulies on March 26th at 7 p.m. at the Sierra Madre Playhouse (87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024) Sierra Madre Playhouse continues it’s off the page series of free staged readings with Dinner with Friends by Donald Margulies, Directed by Scott Alan Smith, and Winner of the 2000 Pulitzer Prize. For more details go to sierramadreplayhouse.org/free-reading-series.php or call 626-355-4318. - Sierra Madre
Silhouette Artist Event will be held at Oh Mulberry Bush from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (415 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016) artist Karl Johnson will be appearing. The registration for the link can be located by visiting www.tinyurl.com/oh-Mulberry2.com. - Monrovia Taste of La Salle from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (3880 E Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107) a food and beverage tasting event featuring over 35 eateries and beverage companies. Event benefits the Alumni Scholarship fund at La Salle High School. Tickets are $50 pre-sale and $75 at the door for unlimited tastes of over 250 vendors for more details visit www. lancernetwork.com/Taste2018. - Pasadena
Sunday - March 25 Vroman’s Local Author Day Kids Edition Introduces Anne Wheaton at 12 p.m. (695 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91101) Anne Wheaton presents and signs Piggy & Pug - Piggy and Pug is a delightful story about a pug who is searching for a new family, and a pig who is searching for a friend visit www. vromansbookstore.com for more information or call 626-449-5320. - Pasadena
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house.org/free-reading-series.php or call 626-3554318. - Sierra Madre Tech It Up! Yelp and Expedia Apps class on March 26th from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Pasadena Senior Center (85 E. Holly St. Pasadena, CA 91103) o 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. Call 626795-4331 for more information. - Pasadena
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MONday - March 26 Free Staged Reading: Dinner with Friends by Donald Margulies at 7 p.m. at the Sierra Madre Playhouse (87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024) Directed by Scott Alan Smith, and Winner of the 2000 Pulitzer Prize. For more details go to sierramadreplay-
Chamber Ribbon Cutting Sityodtong, USA from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. (260 Taylor St. Monrovia, CA 91016) Join the Chamber for a ribbon cutting welcoming new member Sityodtong, USA for more information contact 626-358-1159. - Monrovia
SCIENCE SATURDAYS S AT U R D AY, M A R C H 2 4 , 2 018 ▪ 4 P M
Octopus Challenge
Beckman Auditorium ▪ $10 (general admission) Recommended for all ages
The octopus is a truly remarkable creature. This amusing and insightful program shows the octopus in action—squeezing into tiny spaces, sniffing out hidden food, even opening doors. These soft-bodied, boneless mollusks appear to outshine all the other invertebrates, but are they clever or just instinctive? Discussion Leader: Justin Rolando, Caltech Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Ph.D. Student
Free Parking Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium www.events.caltech.edu ▪ 626.395.4652
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PUSD Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2019 Town Hall Meeting at 6 p.m. at Marshall Fundamental School Auditorium (990 N. Allen Ave. Pasadena, CA 91104) Learn all there is to know about the New PUSD graduation requirements for the class of 2019. For additional details call 626-396-3600 or visit www. pusd.us. - Pasadena
wednesday - March 28 Historical Preservation Commission Meeting is on from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at City Hall (415 S. Ivy Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016) the Commission is responsible for administering Monrovia’s Historic Preservation Ordinance and Included in their purview is the approval of exterior changes to historic landmarks, design review for building facades in Old Town along Myrtle Avenue, and determinations of historic significance for more information call 626-932-5565. - Monrovia
Kids’ Art Salon the World of Architecture from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pasadena Library Studio on 4th (285 E. Walnut Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103) Celebrate STEAM 2018 as architecture in highlighted! For more details call 626-744-4027 or visit ww5.cityofpasadena.net/ library/. - Pasadena
thursday - March 29 Bartinder is at Mt. Lowe Brewing Company on March 29th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (150 E. Saint Joseph St. Arcadia, CA 91006) Mt. Lowe is introducing “Bartinder”. Each person will be matched with a potential date. You will each have a heart with your name, you can choose to give the heart or not give your heart. Please order your tickets and we will email you a questionnaire to fill out to order visit https://www.eventbrite. com/e/bartinder-tickets-42967685504?aff=ebdssbc itybrowse. - Arcadia
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Pasadena Society of Artists 93rd Annual Juried Exhibition at White’s Fine Art Gallery The Pasadena Society of Artists invites you to attend the Opening Reception for the 93rd Annual Juried Exhibition. The celebration starts at 5 pm on Saturday April 14 at White’s Fine Art Gallery located at 2414 Honolulu Avenue in Montrose. See a spectacular exhibition of 77 new and original artworks created by forty-four PSA members as selected by juror Meher McArthur. Meet the artist and discuss their work while enjoying light refreshments and hors d’ oeuvres. Artwork is presented in oil, acrylic, watercolor, etchings, traditional and digital photography, stone sculptures, clay sculptures, bronze sculptures, ceramics, encaustic, pen & ink, graphite pencil, mixed media, etching, aquatint,
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Saturday, April 28, 2018. The Artist’s Reception is Saturday, April 14 from 5 pm to 7 pm, awards presentation at 6 pm. White’s Fine Art Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday
monoprint, photo-montage, fused glass, cut paper, pastel and collage. The 93rd Annual Juried Exhibition is open from Monday, April 2 through
9 am to 5 pm. Additional information is available at www.whitesfineart.com or calling 818-957-4071. Images suitable for print or web use are available upon
request. Founded in 1925, the Pasadena Society of Artists is one of the area’s original professional artist groups. The Society is noted for its
vigorous, active membership, wide diversity of artistic statement, and high professional standards. Membership is by juried submission. PSA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to present the works of its many talented and creative artists to the community of Pasadena and surrounding areas. Combining an active tradition of community participation and partnering with local community arts organizations, as well as philanthropic, humanitarian and educational institutions, PSA endeavors to enhance public awareness of art and the enriching qualities it brings to our lives. For more information about PSA please visit www. PasadenaSocietyofArtists. org .
Come for the Poetry, Stay for the Fundraiser vital support services with love and dignity.” FUCI is currently in the public phase of its first ever capital campaign in our thirty-eight year history. In honor of the public phase
of our campaign from Dream to Reality, FUCI is partnering with the Arcadia Performing Arts Center for a Poetry Slam fundraiser with proceeds benefitting the capital campaign. On
April 8th 2018 at 2 p.m. location is Arcadia Performing Arts Center 188 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA for more information and details call 626-821-1780 or visit www. Foothillcenter.org.
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Monrovia, California, Foothill Unity Center is a Community Action Agency and the primary provider of food, case management/ crisis help, and access to health care resources
Presale Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at www.lancernetwork.com/Taste2018
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Arcadia Rotary Club’s Salute to Seniors Luncheon The annual Salute to Seniors Luncheon sponsored by the Arcadia Rotary Club will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive. At this special event, the Arcadia Rotary Club along with the City Council, Senior Commissioners, and other guests will honor Mary Hansen, the City of Arcadia 2018 senior of the Year! Tickets will be distributed beginning Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 7:30am, limit two (2) tickets per person. Congratulations to the 2018 senior of The Year, Mary Hansen. Mary is the 2018 senior of the Year because of her 46 plus years of volunteer work and dedication throughout the City of Arcadia. Over the past 46 years, Mary has volunteered in many capacities ranging from board member to President for the following organizations: Arcadia Beautiful Commission, Methodist Hospital, American Heart Association, Centennial Celebration, Lutheran Church of the Cross, Meals on Wheels at the Red Cross, Women’s Club, American
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Cancer Society, Breeder’s Cup, Arcadia Tournament of Roses, ALTRUSA, Arcadia Republican Women, Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Arcadia Historical Society, and Arcadia Coordinating Council. Mary has not only volunteered countless hours to the Arcadia Commu-
nity but she has also made generous contributions to the Arcadia Rotary Veterans Memorial and also to the Arcadia Police foundation to purchase K-9 Officer Zoli. The City would like to congratulate Mary for her service, dedication, and contributions to the community.
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get Harbicht elected. April Verlato was successfully voted onto the City Council while Bulldozer Bobby suffered an extremely embarrassing defeat. One that he is still whining about, and blaming everyone but himself. Now it is 2018, and their chosen target this time is the mild mannered and politically positive Tom Beck, who is currently on the City Council and running for re-election. They are also targeting any candidate that dares to run against the timeless Roger Chandler, who has been sitting on the City Council since back when Fred Flintstone was still in diapers. “ The always politically astute Tattler also added this regarding another mailed sent out in Chinese: After careful translation, The Tattler made this observation: “What I especially like here is the description of Beck being a mob leader causing crime to increase, property values to decrease and taxpayer money to be wasted, all at his direction. Joyce Platt is apparently a “puppet” of Tom Beck, and Jolly Wu is selfish because she
wants to keep the Arcadia Dial A Ride for seniors and the disabled, herself being wheelchair bound. Your only hope, according to this group is to elect the venerable Bob Harbicht and Roger Chandler. While we were unable to translate this mailer, it seems obvious that the Harbicht / Chandler campaign is going after a specific demographic. We contacted Tom Beck for comment on this story and the advent of the dueling mailers “. I am most concerned about all the lies, misstatements, and plays to fear that Harbicht is sending out at me. He said he would run a clean campaign. His ethics sure are different from mine,” Tom Beck. Even though Mayor Pro Tem, Sho Tay , is not actually running for office – he was
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appointed - he has allegedly opened a committee may be receiving contributions from local real estate interests. According to sources familiar with the campaign, Sho Tay is allegedly paying from his committee for the mailers being sent in support of Harbicht and Chandler. However, in an email to this office, Tay denies any responsibility.
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Some camps on offer exceptional unique traveling experiences combining classThis guide will be packed with information learning room education with fun, exciting and exceptional activities allowing students to enjoy their summer while exploring new opportunities in and exploratory opportunities for school-age children K-12. Parents and out of the classroom. These include some classes that earn credits for graduation and to programs, explore and enhanceacademic one’s knowledge of Southern can find information on summer enrichment California rich artistic, cultural, and historical wonders. In this special section we hope you’ll peruse and inwardly digest what advancement, arts and culture, many sports and exercise, summer of our advertisers are offering to enhance your child’s experience and give you piece mind that while they are having fun, a structured reading, volunteer opportunities andof much more! nurturing summer lies ahead for those able to attend any one of these
here’s a plethora of summer camps vying for your attention and in this issue we hope to give a little attention to some of those camps that are local and those that offer unique programs to not only have fun for your children but also perhaps enlighten them, albeit without them knowing they’re learning something new and exciting. There are organizations which offer a balance between academics and fun and then there are Educational Foundations devoted to preparing students for the new school year and aquire college/career skills. Additionally there are numerous private and public schools with unique activities for 5-6 weeks on average that offer academic, developmental, and creative workshops.
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Play Smarter Basketball At Play Smarter Basketball all of our classes are co-ed and we start training children from age 6 years old through high school athletes. Our program has been training and developing local boys and girls for more than 40 years, and many of our kids have gone on to become outstanding athletes. You will see good, steady results while your child is learning proper basketball skills from the very best possible coaching staff available. We know your child will definitely love our outstanding staff and PSB program! We also have advanced training program, (Cream of the Crop) in this program we will help take your child to the next level. You cannot find a better advanced training program anywhere. Our Cream of the Crop Training Program is designed for those boys and girls that are playing
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or want to be able to be on a school team and are serious about their own personal improvement. We are sure your child and you will like our youth development program, so if not satisfied for any reason after your first class, we will return all of your money on the same
day . “You cannot find a better class anywhere”, so call Coach Marquis at 626-482-8267 or Coach Duke Xie at 626-321-2008 or email him at coachmarquis@gmail.com or go to our website at www.Playsmarterbasketball.com for more information
Design a robot, build a mobile app, and more at summer program at Westridge School for Girls located in Pasadena! Choose from a range of exciting STEM and entrepreneurship camps, where girls develop their creativity and self-confidence and discover new skills. Offering two camps for girls entering grades 3-8: Bizzy Girls Entrepreneurship Camp empowers girls to learn leadership skills by creating their own product line, and Girl-Powered Engineering & Robotics
with LEGO® teaches girls the fundamentals of engineering and physics. Offering four programming boot camps for girls entering grades 9-12: Introduction to Java Programming, Ethical Hacking & Cyber Security, Arduino Robotics, and Electrical Engineering with Raspberry Pi. Sessions: June 18-22, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20. Visit www.westridge. org/summerprogram for more info and to register.
Critter Camp A week-long camp for animal lovers 9 to 12 with six sessions running from June 25 to August 3
To register:
pasadenahumane.org/kids.
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Hands-on animal activities Arts and crafts Fun and games Humane Education
Critter Camps run Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm. The cost for each camper is $300.
361 S. Raymond Ave. Pasadena, CA 91105 626.792.7151 pasadenahumane.org
•Take academic classes for course credit with tutoring hours • College Planning & SAT prep classes • Take ESL (English as a Second Language) courses with tutoring hours • Enjoy a day of adventure each week with field trips outside of campus
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Looking for something fun and educational for your child this summer? Come check out Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department Specialty Summer Camps! These camps offer academic and creative programs for youth of all ages. Whether your child
depending on the camp. Extended care in the morning and afternoon is also available for most camps. Don’t miss out and sign-up today! For more information, please visit the website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/recreation or call the Recreation Office at 626.574.5113.
wants to build and create with Legos ®, develop their own app, or even perfect their skateboarding skills, these camps are sure to make summer enjoyable and rewarding. Specialty Summer Camps are one week long and run from June 11-August 10. Prices vary
“Summer Adventures at Southwestern Academy offers students in grades 7th-12th different summer programs uniquely combining classroom education with fun, exciting, and exceptional activities, allowing students to enjoy their summer while exploring new opportunities in and out of the classroom.
Our two campuses, located in San Marino, CA and Rimrock, AZ allow us to craft programs to meet student’s needs. Student can earn credits for graduation while exploring and enhancing their knowledge of Southern California and northern Arizona’s rich artistic, cultural, and historical wonders.
Our Summer Adventures program is where students may excel, grow, and truly belong. We invite you to explore our community and discover what we offer. Our students have found a place to belong. Maybe it’s your place, too.” 2800 Monterey Road, San Marino Ca 91108. Phone number 799-5010-ext-05
2018 AEF SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL For Incoming 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Grade Students
ALHAMBRA HIGH SCHOOL 101 S. Second St., Alhambra, CA 91801
Summer High School Dates: Monday, June 11 -Friday, July 13 7:30am – 12:55pm & 1:45pm - 4:00pm 5 weeks, 5 days per week program, Monday – Friday
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Social Sciences (all classes 10th, 11th, 12th only)
*EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION SATURDAY, APRIL 7 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Alhambra High School Cafeteria *Tuition Discount - Save $$
Regular Registration Alhambra Educational Foundation Office 1603 Chestnut St., Alhambra, CA 91803 9:00am - 4:00pm
REGULAR TUITION RATES (April 16 - May 10): 10 unit course 5 unit course Enrichment
$480 $240 $440, $395
World History U.S. History American Government (5 credits) Economics (5 credits) Elective Courses: Expository Writing for College & Career (9th-12th) Speech & Debate (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th) SEI/English Language Development Drawing/Painting 1/2 (9th-12th)
Afternoon Enrichment (credits not offered)
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SAT Test Preparation (11th & 12th only) Robotics & Engineering (9th- 12th)
For further information, please call
* Additional courses may be added; all courses are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment. All classes 10 credits unless otherwise noted. Some courses require pre-requisites and prior teacher approval. See course catalog for details.
(Duke Xie): (626) 321-2008 playsmarterbasketball@gmail.com
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Alhambra Educational Foundation AEF- Funding K-3 Music… And More!
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“Thank You For Supporting Aef! With Your Donations, In The 2014-15 School Year, Ausd Has Hired Credentialed
Music Teachers Who Will Visit Each And Every K-3 Class, Teaching Our Kids A Grade-Appropriate Instructional Music Curriculum That Will Have Them Tapping Their Toes And Singing With Joy!
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AEF’s Music & More campaign will provide support funding to our 4-8th grade band and orchestra programs to help pay for instruments, music and supplies. At AUSD’s high schools, (Alhambra, Mark Keppel, San Gabriel, Century/ Independence), AEF seeks to enhance and strengthen the
College and Career Counseling programs by adding two additional college/career counseling positions, to help all students in grades 9-12 with their college research, application process, and career counseling opportunities. In addition, AEF will sponsor the new ‘College Field Trip
IC School Summer Program!!! June 18-July 13
Adventures’ program for interested junior and seniors interested in visiting our local colleges and universities. These programs will benefit all students, from freshman just starting their adventure to seniors ready to embrace their futures.
Critter Camp at Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA
Go Out And Learn!!!
Immaculate Conception School wants your children to enjoy themselves during the long days of summer. Immaculate Conception focuses on S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, the Arts and Math) and our summer program will highlight all these areas. Register by May 15 to secure a place for your child. For more information, please contact the school office at (626) 358-5129 or visit www.icschoolmonrovia.org
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Looking for a fun activity for your child this summer? Check out Pasadena Humane Society’s Critter Camp, a weeklong camp for animal lovers 9 to 12 years old. Campers will get hands-on with animals as they learn about dogs, cats and other critters in the shelter, as well as animal behavior, pet adoption, co-exist-
ing with wildlife and careers with animals. Activities include arts and crafts, fun and games, and humane education. Critter Camp is a week-long camp with six sessions running June 25 to August 3. The camp runs Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm. The cost for each camper is $300. Register at pasadenahumane.org/kids.
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Oxbridge Academic Programs Welcome Intellectually Adventurous For over 30 years, Oxbridge Academic Programs has been welcoming intellectually adventurous 7th -12th grade students to summer programs in the great towns and universities of the world. Guided by professors and creative professionals, students from over 80 countries immerse themselves in any of over 200 fascinating disciplines and creative pursuits. Students choose Majors and Minors from subjects
as varied as Law, Medicine, Business, Art, Fashion, or Psychology. Our programs take place in Oxford, Cambridge, St Andrews, Paris, Barcelona, Montpellier, Salamanca, New York, Boston, and Los Angeles. Our professors use these great cultural centers as teaching tools so that students become deeply familiar both with the subjects they have chosen to study and the cities in which they have elected to live.
Immaculate Conception School is setting its G.O.A.L. (Go Out and Learn) this summer with an exciting program based on following the World Cup. 1st through 7th grades will have the opportunity to learn about other countries, improve writing and math skills, and apply science, technology and engineering as we watch our favorite teams compete. The Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students have a program specifically geared for their age level with music, arts and crafts, story and play. Our summer program is for all students. It runs from June 18-July 13 with no school on July 4th. Classes are from 8:00-11:30AM with after school camp available until 6:00PM. Visit our website at www.icschoolmonrovia.org or call the school office at (626)3585129 to register by May 15
Monrovia Schools Foundation Summer Enrichment Programs - monroviaschoolsfoundation.org 5 $47 N TIO TUI
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Elementary School Program June 14th - July 12th Kinder Camp • Spanish Dual Language Enrichment • Mandarin Dual Language Enrichment • Art
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN DATES: JULY 9-28 M-F 9-3 SHOW: JULY 26-28
Middle School Program June 14th - July 12th Coding / Science
NO AUDITION NECESSARY AFTER CARE AVAILABLE $5 PER HOUR
SHREK AUDITIONS: JUNE 16 • 10AM REHEARSAL: JUNE 25-JULY 21 SHOW: JULY 19-21
High School Program June 14th - July 18th Chemistry
REHEARSALS WILL VARY BY ROLE; NOT ALL PARTS WILL BE CALLED DAILY M-F 1-9 ; SAT 9-5
REGISTER ONLINE: CENTRESTAGEINC.COM Location: IFGF 147 W. PALM , MONROVIA Questions? CENTRESTAGEINC@YAHOO.COM ; 626.297.4758
Registration and full course descriptions are available online at: monroviaschoolsfoundation.org
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Monrovia‘s Center Stage Inc.
Westridge School’s innovative summer program provides opportunities for girls from all schools to develop their creativity, self-confidence, and technical and leadership skills, all in an environment of friendship and fun. These programs are held on the beautiful Westridge campus in Pasadena.
For Girls Entering Grades 3-8: Bizzy Girls Entrepreneurship Camp JUNE 18-22, JUNE 25-29, JULY 9-13, JULY 16-20
Project-based and fun, Bizzy Girls is an entrepreneurship and empowerment camp where girls learn leadership skills by creating and marketing their own product line.
Girl-Powered Engineering and Robotics with LEGO®
Summer theatre camps abound, but one look into a Centre Stage Monrovia, and it is clear: this youth camp defies genre youthful and exciting, but professional and focused. This summer, give Centre Stage a try, with one of our two shows. For younger performers, ages 5-12, join Peanuts and the gang for "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown." Running daily, Monday through Friday, 9-3, this camp is for new and experienced youth. No audition necessary. Camp dates are July 9-28. The junior and senior camp is a more challenging experience, with traditional auditions and rehearsal times. For ages 12-21 with singing and dancing experience, the SHREK session might be more your speed. Join Shrek, Donkey and all the fairytale characters we defeat the dragon and let our freak flags fly in Duloc. Auditions are June 16. Check out centrestageinc.com for more details on camp info, after care & tuition.
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Girls learn the fundamental principles of engineering and physics and boost their confidence, creativity, and ability to collaborate using LEGO®.
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Programming Boot Camps Introduction to Java Programming JUNE 18-22
Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security JUNE 25-29
Oxford • Cambridge • St Andrews Montpellier • Paris • Boston Salamanca • Barcelona New York • Los Angeles
Arduino Robotics JULY 9-13
Electrical Engineering with Raspberry Pi JULY 16-20 www.Westridge.org/Summer 626.799.1053 ext. 177 | 324 Madeline Drive, Pasadena, CA
Oxbridge Academic Programs Summer Study Grades 7-12 www.oxbridgeprograms.com
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Summer@Stratford Discover Where the Extraordinary Begins Summer@Stratford infuses its STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) program into an innovative summer camp experience. A wide-variety of camp sessions are designed for children entering Preschool through 8th Grade. Beginning in Preschool, Young Campers learn, explore, and engage in imaginative camp-style activities that promote STEAM learning - all while enjoying non-stop summer camp fun. For Elementary-age campers (grades 1-5), we take themed project-based
learning to a whole new level with sessions including: Worldly Adventures, Innovation Design, Culinary Exploration, and Team Building Challenge. Stratford’s Middle School camp sessions offer a robust assortment of academic classes where Themed activities come to life through specialized sessions including Artificial Intelligence, Crime Scene Investigations, Visual Effects Filmmaking, and more! Explore Summer@Stratford at StratfordSchools.com/summer-camps.
In an increasingly competitive world, parents everywhere are doing all they can to give their children every tool and resource for a successful future. A solid education is obviously a critical component of that toolkit, but childcare professionals and dedicated caregivers both know that learning doesn’t start and stop with the school year. For that reason, youth summer programs that offer academic courses to keep kids sharp as well as camps that provide extracurricular fun and excitement have become increasingly popular choices for parents looking to make the most out of their child’s time during the down months. The sheer number of choices can be daunting, but the Barnhart School Summer Program offers a wide range of affordable options, in both categories, from an esteemed academic institution. Barnhart provides the
summer fun children want along with the intellectual stimulation that they need. Because every child has a range of interests and fascinations, the Barnhart program is built to satisfy a spectrum of fun and exciting pursuits and topics including: music, theater, grammar, dance, computer science and martial arts training, hip hop, and creative writing to name a few. Alongside, full-day, weeklong summer camp sessions, the Barnhart Summer Program also offers academic enrichment courses designed to give students a leg up as the entire the next grade, or the ability to catch up on topics they may need to refocus on. All academic courses and camp activities are led by a dedicated team of hands-on childcare specialists, instructors, and teachers who are already a part of the Barnhart School community, and are committed to a tradi-
tion of excellence. Barnhart School believes strongly that learning and growth are at their best, when students are encouraged to question, experiment, and take the lead in a friendly and professional child-centered environment that is all about them. Students and participants of the Barnhart Summer Program are able to remain engaged in thought provoking and zany activities and courses within a support system that prides itself on individual attention for each and every child. Because scheduling and availability can be difficult for families, The Barnhart Summer Program is divided into two, three week sessions and two weeks of summer camp. For full course descriptions, and scheduling information visit barnhartschool. org, or email Julia Chavez, Summer Session Director at jchavez@barnhartschool. org.
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PUSD Superintendent Addresses Community As we prepare for spring recess, I want to share with you some positive news. With the transformation of schools like Jackson and San Rafael, Pasadena Unified has proved that by tapping the potential of our extraordinary staff, teachers, and community, we can create a mix of vibrant academic programs that accelerates our students’ progress and attracts more families to our schools. I am pleased to inform you that after hearing recommendations from the School Consolidation and Boundar-
ies Committee at a special meeting, the Board of Education opted to indefinitely postpone discussions about school consolidation so that we can first explore ways to maximize our district’s capital assets. We will move quickly to develop a facilities asset management plan that makes the most of our existing properties. Members of the Committee completed their difficult task with diligence, commitment, and care for children in our schools. I am grateful for their work and look forward
to our continued partnership in providing excellent educational opportunities for all our students. Our work to address the budget shortfall has yielded positive results. The reductions and savings of more than $6.9 million during 2017-2018 and more than $12 million in reductions for 2018-2019 has allowed us to replenish our district’s state-mandated reserve and end the year with a balanced budget. At the special meeting, the Board approved the Second Interim Financial Report that
upgrades our district’s fiscal certification from negative to qualified. This means that oversight by the Los Angeles County Office of Education will end once the County affirms our qualified certification. To align our resources and reach for higher student achievement, we’re examining the way in which we currently allocate federal Title I funds to high schools. We are already becoming more effective and efficient with the resources and funding we have. The immediate and courageous action of the
Board of Education ensures our district’s solvency, protects our schools’ vibrant academic programs, puts in place greater program and operational efficiencies, and focuses on right-sizing our district to match our student enrollment. As we put into effect tough decisions to reduce the size of our staff at both schools and the central office, I want you to know that the Board of Education and I are committed to doing everything possible to retain as many of our talented and passionate
teachers as possible, and to ensure that their knowledge, training, and skills continue to serve Pasadena Unified students. Although we have not yet reached agreement with our labor partners on teacher retirement incentives, we remain hopeful that a compromise can be reached in time to recall teachers and other staff who are receiving reduction-in-force notices. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com
monrovia’s Plymouth Elementary School Partners Scholarshare 529 More than $300,000 in grants available to California’s k-8 public and charter schools Plymouth Elementary School is excited to share that it is participating in the 2018 Scholar Dollars Grant Program, which is part of a statewide initiative from State Treasurer John Chiang and ScholarShare 529, California’s College Savings Plan, focused on supporting K-8 public and charter schools throughout California. The Scholar Dollars grants are intended to help fund extracurricular and enrichment programs at K-8 public and charter schools. Grants are available in varying amounts, up to $30,000, depending on the school’s enrollment size. If selected, Plymouth plans to use the money to fund new library books and update the school library. Almost 75% of the current library collection is over 20 years old. A large portion of the grant will go towards the purchase of books that are more relevant and appealing to Plymouth students.
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Arcadia H.S. Receives National Recognition for Commitment to Empowering Students As part of Plymouth Elementary School’s work to improve the lives of children and families, we’re asking our members and supporters to spread the word about Scholar Dollars. All members of the Monrovia community are encouraged to vote once per day at MyScholarDollars. com through March 23, 2018.
Community participation is a critical component for helping Plymouth win a grant, so please vote often and help spread the word about this important program, encouraging others to vote, too. For more information on the program, including the rules or to vote for Plymouth Elementary School, visit MyScholarDollars.com/rules.
Arcadia High School has been recognized as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for providing broad access to transformative learning opportunities; to students through PLTW engineering courses. Arcadia High is one of only 10 schools in California and one of only 133 high schools across the U.S. to receive this honor. The 2017-18 PLTW Distinguished School recognition
honors schools committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs. To be eligible for the designation, Arcadia High had to meet the following criteria: - Offer at least three PLTW courses; - Have 25 percent of students or more participate in PLTW courses, or of those who participated in PLTW, at least 33 percent took two or more PLTW courses;
- Have 70 percent of students or more earn a Proficient or higher on PLTW Endof-Course Assessments or 10 percent of students earn the AP + PLTW Student Achievement. and successful on any career path they might choose.” Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com
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Foundation. The foundation delivers cookies to children with critical and ongoing illnesses or disabilities. “Our second annual ‘Cookies of Love Day’ is May 1, 2018, and we are really gearing up for it,” said Quezada. “Last year we reached 600 kids. This year we hope to double that.” Now scoping out a commercial kitchen, Quezada ultimately aims to grow Lemon Drop Cookie Shop into a household name—and credits the community for those future hopes. “I strongly support and am grateful for the support of other independent businesses. It’s hard work, but my wish for everyone is that they could do what they love, and love what they do,” she said. “I try not to ever take it for granted.” To learn more about Lemon Drop Cookie Shop, Contact the team at www. lemondropcookieshop.com | 626.386.5980 and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @lemondropcookieshop.
flavor,” she said. “They are all individually handglazed and decorated by our very dedicated team.” It’s that team that allows Quezada, who runs the business alongside her sister, Crystal Murguia, to creatively cut loose. A local client favorite includes their “Fresh Baked Cookie Break,” where a dozen warm cookies are delivered right to your door (even with milk!). For those with a specific vision, Lemon Drop Cookie Shop offers edible printing, which allows Quezada to put virtually any image on her glazed cookies. “We also print images for others to use on their own cookies, cakes and cupcakes,” said she said. “It really takes the party theme to another level.” With the retail side of her business growing steadily, Quezada has turned her attention to baking cookies for a cause. After watching her sister Crystal battle with breast cancer, in 2016 she created a nonprofit arm of Lemon Drop Cookie Shop called the Butterfly Kisses 1
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better it feels afterwards. At the end of week one, Alex says that a couple cravings have started to kick in at this point. What helps him the most is to make sure that he keeps all of his meals prepared and ready to eat. Not having to make that last minute decision, of what to eat, on an empty stomach can really be the difference between a good or bad decision.
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of nutrients available, but it also significantly improves energy levels throughout the day. I personally experience this all the time when eating out. Five years ago, I would’ve never listened if someone told me to order that salad over a burger, but now I know just how much
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Beachfront Luxury at Inn at the Pier in Pismo Beach steps from the beach. My getaway to the Inn at the Pier began when a friend and I checked into an incredible suite, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Pismo pier. Covering more than 800 luxurious square-feet, the room was highlighted by mesmerizing ocean and pier views from two separate balconies: one off the living room and one off of the separate bedroom. Other suite amenities included a spacious living area with an L-shaped couch; 55-inch LCD TV; office work desk with chair and highspeed Wi-Fi; and a kitchen with sink, refrigerator, microwave, espresso machine and
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dining bar with chairs. There was also a huge bathroom with double vanities, walk-in shower and separate toilet area; not to mention the two aforementioned balconies overlooking the gorgeous Pismo coastline. After unpacking, we walked about 100 yards from the hotel to the sand, where we laid out a blanket and relaxed, watching surfers ride waves and seagulls perch on the historic pier. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com
ow cool is it to sample the various food and drinks from over 35 different restaurants and beverage companies all gathered in one place? And how great would you feel knowing that you are donating to a good cause while enjoying such bounty? La Salle High School gives you the opportunity to indulge your gastronomic appetite and satisfy your philanthropic inclinations at its bi-annual ‘Taste of La Salle’ from 6:30 to 9:00 pm on Saturday, March 24. Advance ticket price is $50 and $75 at the door. Now in its fourth year, ‘Taste of La Salle’ has attracted popular Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley establishments including Altadena Town and Country Club, Casa del Rey, Colette, Domenico’s, El Cholo Café, El Portal, The Peacock Grill, Roy’s, Stone Fire Grill, Twohey’s; breweries and wine growers from farther afield like Craft Beer Cellar, Lagunitas, Stone Brewing, E & J Gallo Wine, San Antonio Winery, and Wilson Creek Winery. Kristen Schultz, Assistant Director of Institutional Advancement and Director of Alumni Relations, spearheads this event. She says,
“It was created to have an alumni fund going to current students from alumni donors. When this began, we awarded two college scholarships to two members of the class of 2013. It is a one-time scholarship to help them with their first-year expenses and focuses on service, citizenship and leadership, not on their GPA. We invite students to apply in the spring of their junior year and they’re asked to give short answers to questions related to their leadership, their impact on the greater community, what happened in their years at La Salle, their future plans and how they will remain engaged after they graduate. I take out all the personal information about the applicants so the 17-member Alumni Association Executive Board makes its decision based purely on the answers given by the students. I check in with the scholarship recipients six months into their first year of college to get an update on how they’re doing, etc. While I continue to communicate with them periodically during their college career, there are no requirements on their part. Although I hope they stay in touch and most of them do! In 2016 we offered the first incoming heritage scholarship
to a member of the class of 2020, who is now a sophomore. This is a four-year scholarship as long as the student retains a 3.0 (B average), remains active in school activities, and maintains an exemplary discipline record. The criteria are similar for the incoming scholarships but obviously with some differences because we’re asking 13-year olds versus 17-year old students – community service and involvement, why do they want to be a part of La Salle, what difference can they do here, what La Salle means to them. We have continued to offer two college scholarships every year since 2012 to the graduating class and one freshman scholarship since 2016 to the incoming class. We just recently named our incoming scholar for the class of 2022 who will start at La Salle this August. The class of 2019 is currently applying for next year’s College Scholarship. We have 12 college scholarships and three freshman scholarships to date.” ‘Taste of La Salle’ promises to be a fun and enjoyable way to spend an evening. That it goes a long way towards assisting future generations of community-engaged and socially responsible citizens only makes it doubly worth our generous support.
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A Hemet man was recently convicted of raping a fellow college student in 2016, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. The jury deliberated for less than a day before finding Kishawn Holmes (dob 9/30/95) guilty of forcible rape in case VA145919. The defendant is scheduled to be sentenced May 2 in Department H of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Norwalk Branch. He faces a maximum possible sentence of 18 years in state prison and lifetime sex offender registration. Deputy District Attorney Mariela Torres of the Victim Impact Program, who prosecuted the case, said at the time of the crime, Holmes was a football player at
Cerritos College in Norwalk. On Sept. 8, 2016, Holmes invited a fellow college student, a 19-year-old woman, to his Norwalk apartment, the prosecutor said. While in his room, the defendant sexually assaulted the woman, according to the prosecutor. The victim told several people about the attack, but waited to alert law enforcement until January 2017, according to trial testimony. After further investigation, authorities arrested Holmes and charged him in connection with the rape in February 2017. The defendant has remained in custody since his apprehension. The case was investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia is accepting requests for proposals for Legal Advertising for the City of Arcadia as required by the City of Arcadia Charter Section 420. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Bid for Legal Advertising” and shall be sent to the City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, 240 W. Huntington Drive, P.O. Box 60021, Arcadia, California, 91066-6021. Proposals shall be due no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at which time they shall be publicly opened. Copies of the proposal may be obtained in the Purchasing Office, Administrative Services Department, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, 91007. Said specifications, proposal forms and contract documents are hereby referred to and incorporated herein and made a part by reference and all quotations must strictly comply therewith. The City of Arcadia reserves the right to accept in whole or in part or reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities in the bid process, and all bids are binding for a period of ninety (90) days after the proposal opening and may be retained by the City for examination and comparison, as specified in the contract documents. The award of contract shall be made by the Arcadia City Council. CITY OF ARCADIA PURCHASING OFFICE Dated: March 21, 2018 Publish: March 22 and 26, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY
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Man Sentenced For Murdering Fashion School Student in 1991 A man was sentenced today to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 1991 murder of a fashion school student whose body was found in a burning vehicle in South Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Ahjeeb Jamal Boyd (10/4/70) was sentenced by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Richard Kemalyan. On Feb. 1, jurors found Boyd guilty of one count of first-degree murder with the special circumstance allegation of rape to be true. Deputy District Attorney Gloria Marin of the Sex Crimes Division prosecuted the case. In the early morning
hours of Sept. 29, 1991, firefighters responded to a vehicle engulfed in flames near the intersection of 45th and Flower streets. After extinguishing the flames, they found the body of 22-year-old Jill Dara Sampson, who was a student at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise in downtown Los Angeles. DNA evidence recovered from the victim tied Boyd to the cold case murder. In February 2014, Boyd was arrested for Sampson’s murder. Case BA427109 was investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department’s Major Crimes Division, Criminal Conspiracy Section.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MOLLY KATHLEEN LYNCH aka MOLLY K. LYNCH Case No. 18STPB02245
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MOLLY KATHLEEN LYNCH aka MOLLY K. LYNCH A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by John P. Lynch in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that John P. Lynch 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 April 6, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 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 invento-ry 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: DANIEL J WOODARD ESQ SBN 124044 LISA MACCARLEY ESQ SBN 164458 700 N BRAND BLVD STE 240 GLENDALE CA 91203 CN947182 LYNCH Mar 19,22,26, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY
Public Notices NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE NEPOMUCENO, ERWIN A. VS PATEL, MULJI CASE NO: GC040256 R Under a writ of Execution issued on 07/25/17. Out of the L.A SUPERIOR COURT STANLEY MOSK, of the CENTRAL DIS-TRICT, County of Los Angeles, State of California, on a judgment entered on 07/05/11. In favor of ERWIN A. NEPOMUCENO and against PATEL, MULJI showing a net balance of $2,382,062.69 actually due on said judgment. (Amount subject to revision) I have levied upon all the right, title and interest of said judgment debtor(s) in the property in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows: IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA: THE SOUTH 50 FEET OF THE WEST 106 FEET OF LOT 7, IN BLOCK ``A`` OF SANTA ANITA LAND COMPANY'S TRACT, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 6, PAGE 137 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. APN: 5383-033-028 Commonly known as: 6702 N. GOLDEN WEST AVENUE ARCADIA, CA 91007 Public notice is hereby given that I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States all the right, title and interest of the debtor(s) in the above de-
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scribed property or so much as will be sufficient to satisfy said writ or warrant with interest and all costs on 04/18/18, 10:00 AM at the following location. STANLEY MOSK COURT-HOUSE 111 N. HILL STREET, ROOM 125B LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 (X) This sale is subject to a minimum bid which must exceed $175,675.12, CCP 704.800(a); and a minimum bid of $747,000.00, CCP 704.800(b). (Amount subject to revision) Prospective bidders should refer to sections 701.510 to 701.680, inclusive, of the Code of Civil Procedure for provisions governing the terms, conditions and effect of the sale and the liability of defaulting bidders. Creditor's Attorney MICHAEL A. WALLIN WALLIN & RUSSELL LLP 26000 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE #130 FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 Dated: 03/05/18 Branch: Los Angeles JIM McDONNELL, Sheriff By: MISTY DOUGLAS, Deputy Operator Id: E612694 Para obtener esta informaciontraduccion en Espanol llame a este numero: (213) 972-3950 NOTE: IT IS A MISDEMEANOR TO TAKE DOWN OR DEFACE A POSTED NOTICE BEFORE THE DATE OF SALE. (Penal Code section 616) CN947047 GC040256 Mar 15,22,29, 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 Friday March 30, 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 3:30 pm Carrillo, Michael Cruz Garcia, Eduardo Duckett, Sandra Vega, Ashley Crossley, Kenneth A. Cornejo, Amanda All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 15th, of March and 22nd, of March 2018 by StorAmerica – Arcadia, 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA. 91006 (626) 303-3000 Fax (626) 303-6470 3/15, 3/22/18 CNS-3107635# ARCADIA WEEKLY
Trustee Notices T.S. No. 17-49755 APN: 8530-024077 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/5/2007. 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 a 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to
be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: CLAYTON SMALL AND SUSAN SMALL, HUSBAND AND WIFE Duly Appointed Trustee: Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 1/25/2007 as Instrument No. 20070158229 in book , page The subject Deed of Trust was modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded as Instrument 20100928432 and recorded on 7/7/2010 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:4/5/2018 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $84,002.64 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1032 ROYAL OAKS DRIVE UNIT G MONROVIA, CA 91016 Described as follows: As more fully described in the Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 8530-024-077 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 8489272 or visit this Internet Web site www. elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 17-49755. 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. Dated: 3/8/2018 Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (714) 8489272 www.elitepostandpub. com_____________ Dalaysia Ramirez, Team Lead THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 24931 3/15, 3/22, 3/29/2018. MONROVIA WEEKLY
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hile it was fun while it lasted, Pasadena’s version of March Madness concluded last week as both the Pasadena Bulldogs and Muir Mustangs were knocked out of the CIF State Championships. The eliminations marked the end of each team’s grueling but successful season. Their up-tempo and flashy play on the hardwood created a
massive buzz around town. After claiming the Pacific League crown and then losing in the CIF Division I Southern Section finals to Chino Hills, Pasadena was given another shot at glory in the CIF State Championships. The Bulldogs made their way past Narbonne and Taft in the first couple rounds but were foiled once again by none other than, Chino Hills. However, the Bulldogs gave the Huskies a much tougher time in their regional semi-final bout. In that game, Pasadena fell
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short by only three points compared to the 16-point beating suffered in its first meeting with Chino Hills. Since then, key players Darius Brown and Tavian
Percy have chosen to continue their athletic careers with new programs. Brown committed to Cal State North Ridge while Percy will play for the
AAU’s Compton Magic, a nonprofit 501C corporation. Muir High School, Pasadena’s cross-town rivals, also enjoyed a successful campaign in 2018. The Mustangs were runners-up in the Pacific League standings with a 12-2 record. Muir battled its way to the Final Four of the CIF Division II Southern Section playoffs but was ousted by eventual champion San Marcos. Despite the loss, the Mustangs ended up getting their revenge sooner than anticipated.
Much like the Bulldogs, Muir qualified for the CIF Division II State Championships where they also met the team that had eliminated them in the Southern Section playoffs. However, the Mustangs were the ones to come out on top this time, vanquishing San Marcos 58-54. The Mustangs then moved on to the second round for a game against Brentwood School. Unfortunately, this would be Muir’s final appearance on the court this season as Brentwood trounced the Mustangs 72-61.
Apache Tennis Maintains Reign Of Dominance Aaron VALDEZ sports@beaconmedianews.com
Arguably the hottest team on campus, Arcadia boys’ tennis has shown no signs of slowing down since its first official season in 2014. Head Coach Damon Lieu and assistant Ruth Lagace have implemented a perpetual sense of prestige and bravura into the school’s program. Not only do the Apaches continue to surpass
expectations, but they also do it with flying colors. This year, the Apaches have steamrolled their way to an 8-0 start, which is two wins shy of matching last season’s 10-0 start. Their best start in history was in 2015 when the team went 21-0 until they were finally brought down to earth by San Clemente in the CIFSS Division II Semi-Finals. What’s even more impressive is that nearly all of Arcadia’s victories this
season have been shutouts. The only game that wasn’t a complete blanking was the Apaches’ 16-2 win over the Arroyo Knights. Despite its prolonged dominance, Arcadia was upended in 2017’s CIFSS Division II Quarterfinals against an equally formidable San Marino squad. However, the Apaches now have their sights set for a return to the CIFSS Championship since they last won in 2016.
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EARN MORE. BE MORE. Monrovia coach Marcel Mayorga huddles up with his team before heading into the final stretch of the Wildcats’ 8-4 loss to La Cañada on Monday. - Photo by Aaron Valdez / Beacon Media News
Wildcats Hungry For A Dream Season Aaron VALDEZ sports@beaconmedianews.com
Entering in only his second year as Monrovia softball’s head coach, Marcel Mayorga leads a fervid Wildcat squad in hopes of capturing their first Rio Hondo League title since 2014. Even in such a short amount of time, Mayorga has done well to carry on the
rich and proud traditions of Monrovia softball. This season, the Wildcats are off to a solid 4-3-1 start, including wins over La Salle, Shurr, Wilson and Alhambra. On Monday, the team opened up league play with a home game against reigning champions La Cañada. By the end of the third inning, it seemed La Cañada was on the verge of running away with the game, opening
up a 3-1 lead. However, the Wildcats came roaring back in the fourth frame to take a 4-3 advantage. Alas, a few miscues in final innings proved costly for the Wildcats, which allowed the Spartans to regain control and eventually take the game 8-4. Despite the loss, Mayorga said his team put together a valiant effort and showed they are more than capable to compete with the best of them.
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o you believe in love at first sight? If you ask Romeo when he first laid eyes on Juliet, or Bella from Twilight when she first sees Edward, then they will tell you that love at first sight does exist. The distinction between this feeling of love vs. lust is quite different. Love embraces a broader range of emotions of instant, extreme and romantic feelings upon first meeting a stranger. This feeling is much deeper than the sexual arousal of lust. Love is a connection between two human beings on a more spiritual level as two complete strangers lock eyes. Those you ask to try and explain this feeling usually simply say “I just knew”. You feel lost yet found, you feel energized yet drained, you feel powerful yet surrendered, you feel at home. But is this love? According to Psychol-
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ogy Today the answer is “no”. Love can not happen in an instant. The true feeling of love develops gradually over time. Love becomes deeper and more powerful as you spend more time with each other. Lust can fizzle out pretty quickly. Love can survive disagreements and fights. Lust won’t want to touch reality. Love makes you want to come back after such blow ups. Lust makes you run. Falling in love takes time. Those butterflies in your stomach, obsessive thoughts, and separation anxiety are just the beginnings of true love. Sorry to burst the bubble
of those who romanticize the notion of love at first sight because it’s really just a myth. Great partnerships need to be nurtured with a sincere passion and longing to want to be with this person. Love is a mental state that will need no explanation as to how complete strangers have this organic chemistry that just happened. That’s because with genuine love you will just know. Hedda Muskat is the author of The Dating Mystique based on her days as a writer on the TV Show “Love Connection”.
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A fair and impartial judiciary is a cornerstone of our democracy. Yet, throughout our state, keeping the courts free from the influences of political partisanship and favoritism is under a serious threat. Sitting judges are being challenged in the upcoming June election for doing their jobs within the authority provided them under the law. This is not a valid reason for voters to remove them from office. We want judges who will rule on cases based on the facts and the law, and not what is perceived as good “policy.” We do not want “political judges”, nor do we want political judicial elections. A judge’s removal by the voters should be reserved for situations involving illegal or unethical conduct, not a perceived difference of opinion or political philosophy. Judges must often make decisions that will be unpopular with one group or another. Results in cases involving searches by police, their use of force or interrogations, setting amounts of bail, criminal sentencing, zoning and land use, employment law, child custody and the enforcement of personal liberties can often trigger strong negative reactions from certain groups, even when entirely legal. But, even if disagreeable to some, a lawful decision by a judge is no offense but rather the hallmark of an impartial judiciary which is faithful to the law. In this June’s election, a highly respected and long-serving Los Angeles judge is being challenged purportedly for his rulings in employment law cases. Many say his age has something to do with it. In one high profile case, a Santa Clara judge faces a recall for his grant of probation to a first-time sex offender. A judge in San Luis Obispo has just been appointed by the Governor after careful vetting and yet has drawn a challenge. In San Francisco, four respected judges, all Democrats appointed by Republican governors are being challenged because, as one of those challengers put it, “A Democrat appointed by a
Republican governor - how much of a Democrat is that person, really?” There is no claim that any of the aforementioned sitting judges is incompetent, has engaged in lawless or unprincipled decision-making, or corruption of any kind. The partisanship and singleissue politics motivating these challenges has no place in the selection of our state’s judicial officers. Some of the challengers also say these judges should be removed from office and replaced to better diversify our state’s bench. They are correct to recognize that Californians should have a judiciary that reflects our population. But the challenged judges are, themselves, a diverse group. Moreover, recent governors take diversity into account when making judicial appointments, and opportunities exist in many elections for the voters to further diversify their local bench. Election to an open seat, where there is no incumbent candidate, remains a viable opportunity for voters to have an imprint on their courts. Indeed, ten of the eleven judgeships on the June ballot in Los Angeles are for open seats. Finally, the specter of these partisan judicial elections brings the possibility that special interest campaign money will have an effect on the composition of our courts. Across the United States this has been a troubling trend. Spending in state supreme court elections has gone from $6 million in the 1990 elections to over $45 million in 2008. Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court recognized, “Left unaddressed, the perception that justice is for sale will undermine the rule of law that the courts are supposed to uphold.” Californians have the right to a non-partisan, impartial judiciary that applies the law without fear or favor. Yet, this very right is threatened when judicial elections are politicized in order to remove judges who make rulings some people disagree with or who are thought to hold differing social or political views than their own. The ability of judges to render decisions within the law, without fear of reprisal from special interests, is fundamental to the ability
of our courts to protect the rights of all Californians. Absent demonstrable illegal or unethical conduct, please vote to retain the incumbent judges on California’s ballots this June. Let’s keep partisanship and politics out of our courts. Hon. Stuart M. Rice, President California Judges Association* *For almost a hundred years, the California Judges Association has represented approximately 2300 sitting and retired judicial officers in matters concerning the fair and impartial administration of justice for the people of California.
READER COMMENDS MONROVIA WEEKLY STORY Dear Editor: Professor Susie Ling of Pasadena City College did a very comprehensive article in last week’s Monrovia Weekly on Lt Col. .Allen Allensworth Neighborhood treasure (the first of many) Ron Husband, the artist, is a native son of Monrovia who created a very special work that tells the story of this great American hero. At the very same time it should be noted that Harriet Tubman abolitionist leader now occupies a space formerly held by Generals Lee and Stonewall Jackson; (LA Times 3-16-18 A-16) Many states are wondering what to do with Confederate relics of the past Monrovia has created a new chapter in the story of Allen Allensworth. One that does not end with this tragic death but rather a city that wants to provide a vital connection with the town of Allensworth . The great-great nephew, Charles Allensworth came all the way from Oakland CA. to be part of this event. His humble ‘Thank You’ to Monrovia for recognizing history really touched a special place in my heart. The town Allensworth is in dire need of help. It needs a train stop to make it more accessible and a Friends of Allensworth Chapter in Monrovia would create another chapter. What a blessing to have been a part of something so special Who and Where will the next Neighbor Treasure be in Monrovia. Ralph W.
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CAREER CORNER Starting a Career in Digital Marketing Angela COPELAND, angela@copelandcoaching.com
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igital marketing is a hot field. It has been hot for more than ten years. I rarely share much about how to move into the field of digital marketing. However, I get many questions about it because a large part of my career was spent as a digital marketer. When I first started, there were no specific courses you could take. Digital marketing is a career path that attracts entrepreneurial minded people. Advertising on the internet changes quickly, so those working in the field must constantly grow their skillset. These quick changes require marketers to be selflearners. My background in computer engineering helped open the door to the digital world because I had experience building websites. Initially, I became an affiliate marketer. Affiliate marketers help to sell products online for other companies, and then receive a percentage of the sales they generate. I built websites and created digital marketing
campaigns to sell a number of products and services, including shoes for the website Zappos.com. You need experience in digital marketing to become a digital marketer. It’s hard to land a job that requires experience when you have none. Affiliate marketing is relatively easy to break into. It gave me the experience I needed to get going. That led me to a full-time digital marketing position which led to more experience and more work opportunities. But, things have changed quite a bit since I started. One notable difference is that early on, many digital marketers were generalists. There were fewer total professionals in the field, so each person needed to have a broad skillset that covered many areas. Now, there are more professionals, so many have more specialized roles. For example, one digital marketer may focus solely on placing and optimizing Facebook ads. In the past, this person would have known some Facebook, and a bit about every other social media website. Each person now has a more in depth knowledge of a smaller number of topics. There are also more
courses for digital marketing. Colleges offer them. Websites have them. There are meet up groups about digital marketing. The digital marketing community has grown. If you are interested in switching into digital marketing, start by thinking like an entrepreneur. Look for free resources to get you going before you pile money into courses. If you prefer to take a formal class, check out www. edx.org. This site offers free online courses from schools like Harvard and MIT. Look for a way to get experience, even if it means volunteering your time. In the early days of Facebook, I volunteered to setup and administer a Facebook fan page for a nonprofit. It greatly increased my understanding of the site, and it gave me real experience that I could put on my resume. Digital marketers are selfstarters. When you’re making the switch, whatever you do, don’t wait for someone else to show you the way. Make your own path. Angela Copeland is a Career Coach and Founder of Copeland Coaching CopelandCoaching.com or on Twitter at @CopelandCoach.
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