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PASADENA’S GLENARM POWER PLANT PUBLIC ART PROJECT STALLS Council approves ‘Homeless Incentive Program’; Airbnb TOT agreement Gus HERRERA gherrera@beaconmedianews.com
Pasadena’s newest art installation, the Glenarm Power Plant Public Art Project, hit a speed bump at the city council’s latest regular meeting. The project, an ambitious 44-foot by 76-foot sculpture to be located on the front façade of the power plant’s northern-
most cooling tower, was unable to achieve a consensus amongst the city’s policymakers, in part, due to potential safety concerns. Designed by the New York City artist Alice Aycock, who is world-renowned for her large-scale land art installations, the Glenarm project is envisioned to be an artistic gateway, welcoming those who enter the city SEE GLENARM PAGE 10
Two Pasadena Men Arrested for Attempted Murder
Two men are now in custody after being identified as the suspects responsible for a shooting earlier this month. On March 3, police responded to a “multiple shots fired” call on Los Robles. Detectives found a woman down suffering from
multiple gunshot wounds. Now, two young men are in custody charged with attempted murder. The on-going investigation culminated in the serving of multiple search warrants in the area as SEE ARRESTED PAGE 11
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Residents’ complaints, concerns force city to delay project Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
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n Thursday, March 22, hundreds of Pasadena residents joined Mayor Terry Tornek, Councilmembers Gene Masuda and Margaret McAustin, and City staff to discuss the proposed Orange Grove Boulevard. “Road Diet” project. Over 100 of the attendees
provided public comment. There will be time for additional public comment before any decisions are made. However, for the reasons set forth below, the second community meeting that was scheduled for yesterday has been put on the back burner due to public concern. As was discussed at the meeting, the proposed timing for the resurfacing of Orange Grove Boulevard, which would necessarily precede any restriping of the street to implement a “Road Diet”, is expected to be postponed for approximately twelve months to allow time for the Water
Signs like these are popping up all along Orange Grove.
SEE ROAD DIET PAGE 10 – Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
Larry Wilson Disses Frosty, and Sierra Madre Dies A Little (Indulgent friends, here is an article I ran on The Tattler blog on Christmas Eve of 2009. I am reposting it now because to me it epitomizes the kinds of gratuitous insults Sierra Madre has endured from Pasadena over the years.) Did Christmas in Sierra
Madre die a little this week? Perhaps you could hear it, a faint wisp of a wail on the winds that sent shivers through so many, yet with few really knowing why. I can only hope that Bill Coburn doesn't know about SEE TATTLER PAGE 11
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The Beginning of ChapCare Amelia LUCERO alucero@beaconmedianews.com
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hapCare, originally known as Community Health Alliance of Pasadena, first opened its doors to the community in January of 1998 with its first health center on 1855 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena. The organization was established with the combined efforts of more than 50 founders who understood the dire need of accessible health care services in the Northwest part of Pasadena at that time. Some of the leading figures who came together to advocate for the medically underserved included Kaiser Permanente, Black Males Form, Huntington Hospital, City of Pasadena, City of Pasadena Public Health Department, PUSD, Pacific Clinics and Planned Parenthood of Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley. The objective was to bring more primary medical care services to the heavily impacted, low-economic area that was identified to have a health professional shortage with a ratio of 1 provider per
Opening of ChapCare’s Dental Services in Pasadena. (2001). – Courtesy photo / ChapCare
21,000 residents. ChapCare CEO Margaret B. Martinez, MPH, who has been with the organization for 19 years, said that due to the lack of local providers, many were forced into urgent care, resulting in high medical expenses that may have been avoided if the individual would have had access to a general health clinic beforehand to receive possible preventative care. In an effort to put an end to this cycle, ChapCare
brought forth a ready health care facility to serve the community with accessible providers that were trained in regular medical services. Shortly after, in 2001, the clinic expanded its services to dental, and mental health services a few years after that. In 2007, the community clinic proved itself to be a leader in the health care industry by becoming one of the first health centers in Los Angeles County to implement electronic health records.
ChapCare decided to expand its services to other areas with large low income populations by opening several more health centers throughout the San Gabriel Valley, including in the cities on Pasadena, Monrovia, El Monte, and South El Monte. Now with a total of 8 health centers, ChapCare has been able to truly make an impact in the way health care is carried out in the SGV. ChapCare will be celebrating its 20 year anniversary on
April 21, 2018 at its Lincoln location. The keynotes speakers include Assemblymember Chris Holden and Dr. Nathan Lewis, M.D., a ChapCare Founding Board Member. NBC 4 Investigative Reporter, Lolita Lopez, will serve as Master of Ceremony for the event. The organization hopes many of its original founders will join the event to see the growth of the seed they first planted together 20 years ago.
The Suit Bots, a Monrovia High School Robotics Program team, has qualified to compete in the 2018 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Championship West taking place in Houston, TX, April 18-21, 2018. This is the second year in a row that the Suit Bots have qualified to compete in the FTC championships. The Suit Bots (FTC #4628) are a FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team that designs, builds, programs, and operates robots in head-to-head competitions in a team alliance format. Over 5,900 robotics teams from around the world competed in the 20172018 FTC season, with 128 teams qualifying to compete at Championship West. Read More at, MonroviaWeekly.com
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First Congregational Church of Pasadena, UCC Pasadena Area Women's Scholarship is available annually in the amount of $1000 or more for persons who identify as female who are currently enrolled or planning to enroll by Fall, 2018 at a college or trade/technical school. Our Church’s Core Values are: Nurturing Spirituality, Welcome and Social Justice. Our Vision Statement expands upon that to embody God’s love for all by celebrating diversity in: racial, age, gender, sexual orientation and physical ability. We also work to serve the marginalized and educationally under served in the greater Pasadena area. These values and
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Keeping the Streets of Old Town Monrovia Clean Councilmember Larry Spicer, Mayor Tom Adams and Councilmember Alex Blackburn honor Bill Curtis (second right) for helping to keep the streets of Old Town Monrovia clean. For five years, Bill Curtis has been picking up paper cups, napkins and other discards with his mechanical grabbing stick on Myrtle Avenue during his morning walks. Last Tuesday, the city council was on hand to say “Thank you, Bill.”
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SPRING FLING – ARCADIA’S EVENING IN PARIS Bonjour, Grab your passport and spend an evening in “Paris” dining on French themed food, dancing to live music by Linda Herman, enjoying the photo booth, dessert bar, raffle and more! The Spring Fling will be held on Friday, April 20, 2018 from 4:30-7pm at the
Arcadia Community Center – 365 Campus Drive. Tickets are $13 and are for sale now both online at arcadiaca.gov/recreation and in person at the Arcadia Community Center. Don’t wait to purchase your ticket for an unforgettable evening in Paris.
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OVER 80,000 EGGS ON THE FIELD OF PASADENA’S ROSE BOWL Celebrate spring by hopping your way through Pasadena’s FREE Egg Bowl and Spring Festival Saturday, March 31, 2018, at the Rose Bowl Stadium. This is the fourth year the Egg Bowl will be held at the historic stadium, and more than 6,000 people are expected to attend. 80,000 eggs will line the historic Rose Bowl Stadium field. Three separate egg hunts for kids up to 12 years old will begin at 11:30 a.m. The second set of egg hunts will start at 12:45 p.m. and the last at 2:00 p.m. No registration is required and admission is FREE. All egg hunts are the same. Remember to bring your best egg hunting basket or purchase a $3 bucket. Hop over to the Spring Festival featuring free family activities, games, performances including a bubble
artist, a puppet show and the Wilson Marching Band, arts and crafts, face painting (nominal fees apply), food for sale and more from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Scheduled exhibitors at the festival include, Armory Center for the Arts, The Huntington, Lakeshore Learning Store, Options for Learning, Mission Renaissance Fine Art, Pasadena Educational Foundation, PlayLab, Ronald McDonald House, Stratford School, Southern California Children’s Museum, the Sri Lanka Foundation and the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Take advantage of our summer day camp preview sale at this year’s Egg Bowl. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com
Readers’ Choice open ballot begins April 12 Beacon Media News’ annual Readers’ Choice poll (a tip-of –the–hat to local businesses) is about to begin. We’re particularly excited this year, as you the reader, have far more say in who gets selected to potentially win this influential and sought-after annual award. Now is your opportunity to let your local establishments know how much you really appreciate all
of their hard work. Maybe you know how much your local barber has struggled to finally establish their own business and you want to say “Congratulations!” What better way to say it then by helping them be featured as a FAVORITE winner in this year’s Readers’ Choice! Each year, our readers vote for whomever they want in any category in an open ballot. This year, the top three who are voted
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ARCADIA March 18 Just after 2:00 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of El Monte Avenue and Camino Real Avenue for an equipment violation. 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 29-year-old male from El Monte was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Just before 6:00 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of East Forest Avenue regarding the report of a burglary. An investigation revealed unidentified suspect(s) entered the residence by damaging the lock of a rear door. The suspect(s) ransacked the residence and fled the scene. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. March 19
At approximately 7:00 a.m., officers responded to Dave and Buster’s, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding the report of a commercial burglary. An investigation revealed the suspect entered an office inside the business and stole a large sum of money from the vault. The investigation is ongoing. Just after 11:00 p.m., an officer respond-
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CRIME BLOTTERS ed to the parking lot of Burlington Coat Factory, 1201 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding the report of a stolen vehicle. The victim parked her car in the underground parking lot just before 7:00 p.m. and returned just before 11:00 p.m. to find her vehicle missing. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. March 20
At around 7:30 a.m., officers responded to McDonald’s, 143 East Foothill Boulevard, regarding the report of a male lying on the ground bleeding. An investigation revealed a suspect approached an elderly man in the parking lot and punched him several times causing severe injury. The suspect, a 24-year-old male from West Covina, was located and found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Just before 10:00 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of West Camino Real Avenue regarding a burglary report. The victims returned to their home to find that it had been ransacked. The unknown suspect(s) entered the home by smashing a master bedroom window. The suspect(s) stole several pieces of jewelry before fleeing the scene in an unknown direction. March 21
Just after 1:00 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Live Oak Avenue and Spruce Court con-
ducted a vehicle stop on a vehicle for blocking a private driveway entrance to a gated community. 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 24-year-old male from Marina was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At approximately 2:30 p.m., officers received the report of a male subject causing a disturbance at Denny’s, 7 East Huntington Drive. Officers contacted the subject, a 40-year-old male from Arcadia, and noticed symptoms of alcohol intoxication. Officers determined that the suspect was unable to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. March 22
Just after 4:00 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 900 block of North Santa Anita Avenue regarding the report of a traffic collision. The reporting party witnessed the driver of a white sedan collide with a parked vehicle. Officers contacted the driver of the white sedan and noticed a strong odor of alcohol emitting from him. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the 41-yearold male from Pasadena was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
At approximately 6:30 p.m., an officer responded to Westfield Santa Anita, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a male and female involved in a verbal dispute. An investigation revealed the male grabbed the female by her wrist and pulled her hair. A restraining order was served to the subject, a 28-year-old male from Temple City. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. March 23
Just after 10:00 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 7-Eleven, 102 East Huntington Drive, regarding the report of a theft. A male suspect entered the store, selected a bag of chips and a drink, then fled the scene without paying for the items. Officers located the suspect nearby. The 21-year-old male from El Monte was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Just before 7:00 p.m., an officer responded to the 300 block of West Palm Drive 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 a 41-year-old male from Pasadena had the stolen package, property, and tracking device in his vehicle. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
March 24 At approximately 1:00 p.m., an officer responded to an apartment complex in the 1100 block of West Duarte Road regarding found property. The reporting party located a black BB-gun and wallet in the courtyard of the complex. Further investigation revealed the owner of the wallet was a victim of a robbery that had occurred around 2:30 a.m. The victim and his girlfriend were seated in his car when he was approached by the suspect armed with a black handgun. The suspect opened the unlocked door of the victim’s vehicle and demanded cash. The victim handed his wallet to the suspect and the suspect fled into a blue vehicle. The suspect was described as a male Black, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and 140 pounds, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with dark colored pants. Just before 5:00 p.m., an officer responded to Sephora, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a female being detained for shoplifting. A loss prevention specialist witnessed the suspect conceal 15 items (over $400.00 in value) in her purse before exiting the store, failing to make payment. The 22-yearold female from Los Angeles was cited and released in the field.
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Officers responded to a report of vandalism in the 200 block of N. Lima St. where unknown
suspect(s) shot out the glass on the victim’s floodlights that are attached to the second story of his home. March 21
At about 12:01 p.m. officers were dispatched to a call of a subject consuming alcohol while parked in his vehicle. Officers attempted to contact the subject who fled in his vehicle upon. A short vehicle pursuit ensued before the subject came to a stop. Officers attempted to place the subject in handcuffs, but the subject resisted. Officers deployed a Taser and were able to handcuff the subject. The subject was transported by Sierra Madre Fire Paramedics to a local hospital where he was medically cleared to be booked. Officers then transported the subject to the Pasadena Police Jail for booking. March 23
At about 7:30 a.m. an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a female pedestrian occurred at Lima St and W. Grandview Ave. The pedestrian was treated by the Sierra Madre Paramedics at the scene and later transported to a local hospital for further treatment.
While following up on a call of a wrong way driver, officers located a vehicle nearby with front end damage at about 10:32 p.m. During the investigation officers determined that the female passenger was intoxicated. The female was arrested for public intoxication and for possession of marijuana in the area of Santa Anita Ave and Oakwood Ave. The woman was transported to the Pasadena Police Jail for booking.
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outhern California played a pivotal role in our country’s aerospace program when in 1936 the first rocket tests took place in Pasadena’s Arroyo Seco and launched the Rocket Age. Interestingly, the progress in the aeronautics industry in the region paralleled the growth of the science fiction community. The Pasadena Museum of History (PMH) shows how science, fiction, and Southern California converge in an exhibition called ‘Dreaming the Universe.’ On view from March 3 through September 2, 2018, it explores the history of science fiction from 1930 to 1980, and its significance in the advances of science, the changes in technology, and shifts in American society. Nick Smith, president of the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society, curated this show that features historic artifacts, fine and graphic art, books and ephemera,
and historic photographs. It will touch on the contributions of Ray Bradbury, Octavia Butler and other luminaries whose names are synonymous with science fiction; it will likewise highlight the fans and followers of the genre. “To a great extent science fiction is based in Southern California because the technology and the sources of technology are here, as well as the TV and film industry,” expounds Smith. “Rod Serling didn’t have to travel very far to find writers to work on ‘The Twilight Zone.’ He was able to find the best scriptwriters by driving down the street.” Smith’s fascination with science fiction began several decades back. He relates, “Ever since I could read I read the ‘Superman’ comics. The local library provided me the opportunity to read science fiction books written for younger readers. The earliest one I could remember was called ‘Have Space Suit Will Travel,’ about a kid who won a space suit in a contest and got caught up with things like aliens and other weird
things. “Once I had an allowance and had the ability to buy magazines at the newsstand I started purchasing them. That actually influenced some of the artwork we have in this exhibition. I was at a magazine stand and my eye caught this really curiouslooking wrap-around cover of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. It turned out to be a Hannes Bok illustration called ‘A Rose for Ecclesiastes.’” The books Smith read as a youngster were published by Erle Korshak. The distinc-
tive wrap-around cover of the magazine that stopped him in his tracks at the newsstand is one of the graphic art on display in the exhibit and is from the collection owned by Stephen Korshak. There are six illustrations on loan from the Korshak Collection and this marks the first time they are being shown on the West Coast. There are currently 90 pieces in his collection, with 29 pioneering American artists representing 80 years of published science fiction and 20 European artists from 15 countries who worked
from 1863 to 1984. They can be seen online in ‘Korshak Collection: Illustrations of Imagination Literature.’ In the introduction Korshak names one particular piece that stands out in his memory, “The J. Allen St. John illustration for the 1941 ‘Amazing Stories’ magazine cover of John Carter battling the dead in ‘The City of Mummies’ lured me into a fantastic world that I never knew existed. I read and enjoyed the Edgar Rice Burroughs story behind the illustration but, for me, the illustration itself gave me a sense of wonder I had never previously experienced.” “By exhibiting the artwork, I feel I’m doing something thoughtful by introducing these illustrators to a new generation of people and helping preserve some of these illustrators’ legacy as well. I’m not singlehandedly going to do that but, in my own little way, am contributing towards that end. I have also written books on two illustrators – Hannes Bok and Frank R. Paul. I wrote the Hannes Bok book
with Ray Bradbury before he passed away. It was Bradbury who introduced Bok to the editor of Weird Tales which helped start up his career. “In the Frank R. Paul book, I mentioned Sir Arthur C. Clarke, who co-wrote the screenplay for ‘2001: A Space Odyssey.’ Clarke claimed that Paul was one of the great influencers in his life. He said that the NASA space engineers who worked on NASA projects knew we could go to the moon because Frank R. Paul had visualized it,” confides Korshak. If the people responsible for America’s space program look to science fiction books to determine which galaxies to explore, do we need further evidence that whatever the mind can imagine is humanly possible? Hannes
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‘The Immigrant’ at the Sierra Madre Playhouse
Maki Hsieh plays a burst of chords from the theme of the Phantom of the Opera, and readies herself for the finale of the song. - Photo by Michael Tseng
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To the talented and 12 language-vocalist Maki Hsieh, no obstacle stands in her way. Like a firefly in the moonlight, Hsieh always seems to manage to create her own spotlight, and dazzle the audience with her mix of classical, rock, and technomusic. Although she was born deaf in her left ear, she still manages to overcome her difficulties, and pursue her passion in music. Last Saturday night, Maki Hsieh displayed the full limit of her artistic talent in her debut concert, New Moon, an afternoon spectacle of lights, dance, drums, and opera all merging together to create an Eden of the arts. Throughout the concert,
the professionally trained musician played timeless classics, such as Sarah Brightman’s Time to Say Goodbye, Van Halen’s Jump, and a variant of Michael Jackson’s Smooth Criminal. Partnering with her two daughters, Arcadia High School’s Chanteurs and the band Live from Earth, Hsieh delivers a masterpiece and diverse set of songs. Each style is represented with a different dress: A stunning white gown accompanies an opera performance and a golden dress engraved with peacock feathers for her Rock and Roll finale. The entire audience can feel the emotions that she pours into her music, listening to and feeling the vibrations and strum of her violin. Although there were a few tonal inconsisten-
cies in her vocals, these mistakes helped add on to the ambiance of a live performance, and each loud shout and riff reverberated deep within the entire room. Hsieh truly has a way of captivating others with her proactive and feisty performing style. Hsieh, as the director of the Arcadia Performing Arts Center, has heavily advocated for the development of art programs in school districts all over the state. She believes that art is an important cultural aspect that brings family together, and also inspires students and young children to pursue their dreams. In fact, an important reason she held the concert was to entertain the children and to show them the many different styles of music.
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The Immigrant, written by Mark Harelik and directed by Simon Levy, depicts the true story of Haskell Harelik, a Jewish refugee who, upon his arrival in Hamilton County, Texas in 1909, is aided by a Christian couple as he seeks to build a home and family in his adopted land, the U.S.A. The narrative certainly has resonance for the current day, as a new wave of immigrants seeks to make a home in America. The play opens April 20 at Sierra Madre Playhouse. In connection with the new production of The Immigrant, there will be several public events, some of them free. Friday, April 6, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.- Challah (or Matzoh) and Chili- A Klezmer/TexMex Listening Party. FREE event; Come eat challah or matzoh and chili while listening to Klezmer and TexMex songs, Test your knowledge of Texas and shtetls and learn some new things and maybe go home with a prize. This event
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will be held at Vroman’s Bookstore at Hastings Ranch, 3729 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 (Note this is NOT the original Vroman’s store in Pasadena). Those attending this event will receive a
certificate entitling them to purchase up to four discounted tickets at $5 off normal prices in a single purchase. This offer may be applied to any performance between April 29 and May 25 but must be reserved by April 18.
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JOHN MUIR ENGINEERING HOSTS EVENT IN PASADENA John Muir’s Engineering and Environmental Science Academy’s Advisory Board hosted a special evening celebrating their business partners at Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The event was also presented to recruit potential new business partners and advisory board members for the academy. Annie Richardson, EESA Advisory Board member and Jet Propulsion Laboratory employee organized a reception and tour of the campus.
Amy Foell, workforce development director for the Pasadena Chamber helped recruit potential business partners for the event and presented those in attendance with information and materials to encourage them to volunteer to support the students. The group observed the clean room where engineers are building the Mars 2020 rover and a control room where the center communicates with satellites in orbit
around the Earth. A highlight of the evening was a showcase of student work from the academy at John Muir. Students from each grade level in the academy displayed their projects and shared the benefits of having engineers and scientists involved with their program.
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and Power Department to install a proposed 3.5 mile water transmission line from Sunset Avenue to Sierra Madre Boulevard. In other words, any decision on the “Road Diet” is likewise being postponed. While the intent of the proposed “Road Diet” is to enhance safety, it is clear that there are many concerns regarding the potential impacts of the project as it has been proposed. “These concerns have been taken to
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heart by the City representatives,” according to a city press release sent out last week. Orange Grove has two vehicle lanes in both directions. Under the proposed reconfiguration, the street would have one lane in both directions, but also a centerleft turn lane and buffered bike lanes. Residents are not amused. “Given delays caused by the water transmission line project, City staff has an opportunity to develop greater community dialog and to work toward an approach that is
more likely to be accepted by the community. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.” “We are grateful to all those who participated at the meeting, or made their thoughts known previously. Pasadena’s engaged and informed citizenry is one of things that makes our community so special,” stated City Manager Steve Mermell. A copy of the presentation provided at last week’s meeting can be found at http://saferstreets.cityofpasadena.net
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from Arroyo Parkway’s 110 Freeway off-ramp. The project’s vision statement reads: “Public art at the Glenarm power plant is envisioned to be an iconic and innovative gateway for Pasadena. The project should be experiential, dynamic, and inspiring, making a strong visual statement about the city’s role as a leader in art, science, and technology. It will be seen day and night and may explore themes of energy, water, and sustainability.” According to city staff’s report, the source of funding for the development of the project is “derived from two water and power capital projects.” The total project budget is $868,935 from the city’s capital public art fund and the recommended contract award for the artist Aycock is $740,000. The installation is expected to have a 30-year lifespan. Although the project, which is still technically in the “conceptual stage,” was reviewed by both the municipal services committee and the arts & culture commission, some council
Conceptual rendering of the Glenarm Power Plant Public Art project, viewed from the 110 Freeway. – Courtesy photo / Pasadena Municipal Services Committee
members still held reservations. Council Member Steve Madison voiced his concern over the proposed location, citing the daily traffic congestion along the 110 Freeway exit, “are people going to be looking over at our art, as they should be braking?” Madison also reminded council of Art Center’s ambitious 15-year master plan, which is expected to completely re-define the character of the Arroyo Parkway/Glenarm intersection. Council Member Gene Masuda similarly questioned the “distraction factor” of having a massive illuminated sculpture alongside one of the city’s busiest stretches. Council Member Tyron
Hampton, who attended the meeting via teleconference, challenged the accessibility of the project, “what is the public benefit? … the only way I can see this is if I have a car … I can’t walk down the freeway to see this art display.” Public comment on the item yielded mixed reviews: one speaker dubbed the project a “million-dollar band-aid,” while others were thrilled at the idea of having a world-class artist leave her mark on the city. Council Member Margaret McAustin and Mayor Terry Tornek both voiced support for the project. Read Full Length Article PasadenaIndependent.com
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Pasadena Man Sentenced to Prison for Bank Robbery Spree A Pasadena man was sentenced for a series of bank robberies culminating in an armed robbery at a Pasadena bank where he brandished a shotgun and placed it to the side of a bank employee’s head. Shownee Shon Smith, 41, was sentenced to over 10 years in prison by U.S District Judge Percy Anderson for robbing a Wells Fargo Bank branch in East Pasadena while armed with a loaded shotgun. In addition to the prison term,
Smith was sentenced to five years of supervised release and ordered to pay $20,285 in restitution to the victimized banks. On June 10, 2017, Pasadena Police Department officers responded to alarms and a 911 call from inside the Wells Fargo branch and arrested Smith immediately after he exited the bank. According to court records, Smith committed six bank robberies between May 15 and June 10, 2017. Smith was
also charged with robbing a US Bank branch in Burbank and a Wells Fargo in South Pasadena on May 15, Chase Bank in East Pasadena on May 20, Chase Bank in North Hollywood and Citibank in Tarzana both on May 27. Prior to the Wells Fargo robbery on June 10, Smith had allegedly used notes to demand money from bank employees. Read Full Length Article PasadenaIndependent.com
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well as the identification and arrest of both suspects on Friday March 23, 2018. Interim Chief John E. Perez stated, “We continue to use our resources, expertise and partnerships, in collaboration with the public, to safeguard our local community.” The suspects are identified as Khy Charles, male adult, 21 years old, Pasadena resident, and Davian Thomas, male adult, 23 years
old, Pasadena resident. The case was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, and the following charges were filed against both suspects. 1 count of attempt murder with gun allegations was filed on Khy Charles with bail set at $2,040,000. 1 count of attempt murder with gun allegations was filed on Davian
Thomas with bail set at $2,040,000. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call Pasadena Police at (626)744-4241, or you may report information anonymously by calling “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), using your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http:// lacrimestoppers.org
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this. Because nobody loves Christmas more than Bill. Frosty the Snowman has been a beloved Sierra Madre tradition for some time now. And every year like clockwork Frosty shows up in the back of a couple of pickup trucks, as fluffy and pure as the mountain snow he comes from. And in the caring hands of the dedicated folks who have honored this tradition throughout the years, these inchoate snows of the San Gabriels are shaped into a figure known and beloved to children everywhere, Frosty the Snowman. Or, as we are known to call him here, just Frosty. There is an excellently delineated photo montage to be found on the Sierramadrenews.net site called "Frosty Comes to Town." It captures everything that is special about this occasion, and in its gentle way helps to define who we are as a town. Which is why I was personally stunned and dismayed when I read the following on Pasadena
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Star News columnist Larry Wilson's Public Eye blog: "The ugliest snowman - I don't know if some intrepid Sierra Madreans went up to Baldy and got a truckload, or if this is the crushed leftover slush from a late night at the Buccaneer, but this old boy at Baldwin and the Boulevard is the sorriest snowman in the San Gabriel Valley, so far as I can tell. Of course, maybe he's the onliest snowman in the SGV, too. And it's true that the lime eyes are a nice touch. This morning
he was melting away in the wind and picking up all kindsa grit from the air... Merry Christmas anyway!" Now we here in Sierra Madre have gotten used to taking potshots from Larry Wilson. From the infamous "stroller mom" column earlier this year, to the time he accused us of having no "American Americans" in town. Yes, I know, it has been hard. But we've all learned how to handle these kinds of things. But why did he have to go after Frosty? Why?
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Monrovia Unified Third-Graders Compete in Inaugural Math Bee Fifteen Monrovia Unified third-graders, sitting in a row and divided by blue partitions, quickly jotted down answers to math problems on whiteboards as they competed in the final rounds of the District’s inaugural Math Bee. Mayflower Elementary student Yi Gao came out as the champion, outlasting two Monroe Elementary school students – second-place winner Cosette Menard and third-place winner Julie Shin – in the Pi Day event held March 14. “He is a natural,” said George Gao, Yi’s father.
The Math Bee was staged in four rounds, each testing a different math skill such as using multiplication and division to identify missing products, factors, and terms. Questions were displayed on a screen in front of the students, while an announcer read the question aloud. Contestants had 60 seconds to write out their solutions. There were only four contestants left by the end of the second round. Julie was eliminated in Round 4 and left Yi and Cosette to math it out. The duo kept pace for the final five questions in Round 4. The
Yi Gao, Cosette Menard and Julie Shin (bottom, L to R) were the top three winners of Monrovia Unified’s inaugural Math Bee on March 14. Also pictured: Mayflower Principal Michelle Costarella (back, left) and Monroe Principal Dr. Lillian Jarvis. - Courtesy photo
questions switched to multiple-step word problems in the overtime rounds. Yi prevailed
on the second question. All three received trophies and Target gift cards.
“The Math Bee created a competitiveness and excitement around mathematics for our students at a young age, showing that they can use their skills and knowledge in a fun way,” Monrovia Unified Board of Education President Terrence Williams said. “Congratulations to Yi and all of our students for challenging themselves in this competition.” The Math Bee was sponsored by Swun Math, which has provided K-5 math instruction for Monrovia Unified since 2014. Three students from each of the five
Monrovia Unified elementary schools participated in the District Math Bee, after winning the top spots in their school competitions. “The inaugural Math Bee showcased our students’ enthusiasm for their education, as well as the strength of our school spirit,” Monrovia Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Katherine Thorossian said. “Monrovia Unified strives to provide unique opportunities for our students to demonstrate their learning, and I look forward to our future Math Bee competitions.”
Arcadia High Receives Recognition for Commitment to Empowering Students 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. “It is a great honor to recognize Arcadia High School for its commitment to students,” said Vince Bertram, President and CEO of PLTW. “This school is a model for what school should look like, and Arcadia High should be very proud
of ensuring students have the knowledge and skills to be career ready and successful on any career path they might choose.” Arcadia High’s PLTW program includes three courses: Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, and, the capstone course, Engineering Design and Development. The program also provides students the opportunity to work with and receive work
critiques from professional engineers from the renowned Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Arcadia High School has also been distinguished a U.S. News and World Report Gold Medal School three times, an honor bestowed on less than 3 percent of the more than 19,000 schools in the country. Similarly, Newsweek named Arcadia High on its Top Public High Schools in America list. Arcadia High
was also recently identified by Niche.com as being in the top 2 percent of the best public high schools in California. For the second consecutive year, Arcadia High’s 2017 graduating class had at least one student accepted into every Ivy League school in the country. Likewise, for the second consecutive year, Arcadia Unified School District was named on the College Board’s 8th Annual AP ® District Honor Roll.
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From Croatia, With Love: Cafe LuMar Monrovia, luring passersby with a few bistro tables and the red-and-white checks of the Croatian flag. The cafe is run by Dragica Grabovac Giardina, churning out what she refers to as Croatian comfort food for regulars and newcomers alike. “My menu is about food I grew up with,” said Giardina, who named the cafe after her children Lucia (Lu) and Mario (Mar). “I cook these same items at my own home—and I love them so much that I wanted to share it all with
others.” As it turns out, Giardina’s home cooking is a particularly singular expe-
rience. Cafe LuMar is one of the few—if not the only— Croatian restaurants in all of Los Angeles.
“Some of the food I serve is hard to find elsewhere— or at least not as good as it is at Cafe LuMar,” Giardina joked. “We feature all kinds of European specialties, and cook like you're sitting at my kitchen table. All fresh ingredients and everything from scratch, no artificial flavorings.” Diners will find some familiar items on the menu, like Giardina’s crepes (Croatian palačinke); some filled with sautéed shrimp and a creamy white wine sauce, others with cream cheese and flambéed
berries. Yet, for newcomers, Giardina has some standout recommendations. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com Cafe LuMar is one of the few—if not the only—Croatian restaurants in Los Angeles, making its madefrom-scratch stroganoff, goulash and Croatian crepes must-trys for venturesome eaters.
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Lizeth Delgado Joins Century 21 Village in Sierra Madre Andy Bencosme, Managing Broker of CENTURY 21 Village in Sierra Madre recently welcomed Lizeth Delgado to his office. The announcement was made at the office’s weekly marketing and sales meeting. Lizeth Delgado is a licensed real estate agent and REALTOR who has lived in the San Gabriel Valley for over 40 years and has knowledge of many neighborhoods in this
area. She is bilingual, being fluent in Spanish. She is also a certified shorthand reporter with over 25 years of experience in the court reporting field and has worked for the Los Angeles County Courts since 1993. Bencosme said he hired Lizeth because "she is professional, compassionate, ambitious, and honest! All traits I look for when adding a new agent."
Lizeth is happily married with two children. With the encouragement of her family, she has enthusiastically entered the field of real estate. Her goal is to help both buyers and sellers in their real estate endeavors. Lizeth likes volunteering at her children’s school, going camping, and spending time with her friends. She genuinely believes that success is built on commitment and hard
work. Lizeth looks forward to serving the real estate community and providing the utmost dedication to your real estate goals. Lizeth and all of the friendly CENTURY 21 Village agents can be contacted at 38 W. Sierra Madre Blvd in Sierra Madre or by telephone 626.355.1451 or on the internet at c21village.com or www.facebook.com/c21village.
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MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016
MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 South Ivy Avenue MARCH 29 - APRIL Monrovia, CA 91016
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This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request shou be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:
ENVIRONMENTAL Conditional Use Permit CUP2018-04 DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 3)
APPLICATION: REQUEST:
Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to construct a ne 2,200 square foot drive thru shop (Starbucks) and surface parkin Kaidence Group; c/ocoffee Kayman Wong lot with 35 parking spaces. The existing building onsite will b demolished. This property is located in the RCC (Regional Commerci PROPERTY ADDRESS: 239 West Huntington Drive (APN#: Corridor) zone. 8508-008-071 and 8508-008-070) ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 3)
APPLICANT:
DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Kaidence Group; c/o Kayman Wong 7:30 PM
APPLICANT:
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
239 West Huntington Drive (APN#: 8508-008-071 and 8508-008-070)
NOTICE THAT ALL BALLOTS FOR THE ALL MAIL BALLOT GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018, WILL BE COUNTED AT A CENTRAL COUNTING PLACE
PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 7:30 PM 415 South Ivy Avenue, PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Monrovia, Hall, CouncilCalifornia Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia California This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether AREA MAP: or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or AREA MAP: 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:
The Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Arcadia has authorized that the Council Chamber at Arcadia City Hall, 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007, is designated as the central place to count the ballots for the All Mail Ballot General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.
APPLICATION:
Conditional Use Permit CUP2018-06
/s/ Lisa Mussenden Chief Deputy City Clerk
NOTICE OFis PUBLIC HEARING Applicant requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a new 10,480 square foot indoor chilMONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION dren’s facility within an existing 415 recreational South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 shopping center. This property is located in the CRS (Commercial Regional/Subregional) This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 zone. of the Monrovia Municipal Code:
Dated: March 26, 2018
APPLICATION: Conditional Use Permit CUP2018-06 ENVIRONMENTAL
REQUEST:
If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raisDETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (ClassUse 3) Permit for a new 10,480 REQUEST: Applicant is requesting a Conditional If you this application in court, be limited to raising those issueshearyou or someon ing only those issues youyou or may someone else raisedonly at the public square foot indoor children’s recreational facility within anchallenge existing else(Commercial raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to th shopping center. This property is located in the CRS ing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered APPLICANT: Veronica Becerra Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of you Regional/Subregional) zone. to the Planning Division at,this orapplication, prior to, the public hearing. ThisDivision ap- at (626 property. For further information regarding please contact the Planning 932-5565. plication will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further PROPERTY ADDRESS: 723 East Huntington Drive ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 3) information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, April 5, 2018 after 4 p.m. at: Division at (626) 932-5565.Monrovia City Hall DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at APPLICANT: Veronica Becerra 7:30 PM 415 South Ivy Avenue PROPERTY ADDRESS: 723 East Huntington Drive CA will 91016 Staff Report pertaining toMonrovia, this item be available on Thursday,
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ChambersEste aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue, necesita información adicional en español,Monrovia favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, Planificación al número (626) 932-5565.415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, California California Este aviso es para informarle una junta pública acerca de PLEASE PUBLISHsobre ON MARCH 29, 2018 la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565.
Conditional Use Permit CUP2018-05
Sheri Bermejo Planning Division Manager
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REQUEST:
Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use PerMONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION mit for service and sales of alcoholic bever415the South Ivy Avenue 91016 ages Monrovia, (Type 47CAABC License) at a new restaurant (Basin 141). This property is located in the This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should (HistoricMunicipal Commercial be granted under Title 16 and/or 17HCD of the Monrovia Code: Downtown) zone.
PLEASE PUBLISH ON MARCH 29, 2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPLICATION: Conditional Use Permit CUP2018-05 ENVIRONMENTAL
If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone Ifand you thisdescribed application court, maycorrespondence be limited todelivered rais- to the raised at thechallenge public hearing in thisin notice, or you in written DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 1) Permit for theelse REQUEST: Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use service Planning Division or priorissues to, the public hearing. This application will not zoning status of your ing onlyat,those you or someone else raised atalter the the public hearsales of alcoholic beverages (Type 47 ABC License) at a new restaurant property. For described further information regarding contact the Planning Division at (626) (Basin 141). ThisLLC; property located in the HCD (Historic Commercial ing in this notice,thisorapplication, in writtenplease correspondence delivered APPLICANT: Basin 142, c/oisJoseph Friedman 932-5565. Downtown) zone.
MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016
to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This ap-
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 402 - 404 South ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 1)
Monrovia, CA 91016
Sheri Bermejo Planning Division Manager
AREA MAP: AREA MAP:
This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: APPLICATION:
April 5, 2018 after 4 p.m. at:
PLACE OFHEARING: HEARING: Monrovia Hall,atCouncil DATE AND HOUR OF Wednesday, AprilCity 11, 2018 7:30 PM
MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016
Staff Report pertaining to this willthe be available Thursday, April property. 5, 2018 after For 4 p.m. at: plication will notitem alter zoning on status of your further City Hall information regarding this Monrovia application, please contact the Planning 415 South Ivy Avenue Division at (626) 932-5565. 2018 at Monrovia, CA 91016
Myrtle Avenue
This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca propiedad indicada más arriba. Si 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 402 - 404 South Myrtle Avenue Staff Report pertaining to this item will de bela available on Thursday, necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de April 5, 2018 after 4 p.m. at: PLACE OFHEARING: HEARING: Monrovia City Chambers, Planificación al número (626) 932-5565. DATE AND HOUR OF Wednesday, April 11, 2018Hall, at 7:30Council PM APPLICATION: Conditional Use Permit CUP2018-0003 & Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue, SheriMonrovia, Bermejo PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, TPM2018-81343 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, California Planning Division Manager California Monrovia, CAMARCH 9101629, 2018 PLEASE PUBLISH ON REQUEST: Applicant is requesting to construct an attached, AREA MAP: AREA MAP: two-story, four-unit, multi-family residential conEste aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de dominium complex with attached two-car gala propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional rages on a 10,000 en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGsquare foot lot. The subject property is located in the RH (Residential High Planificación al número (626) 932-5565. MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION Density) zone. 415 South Ivy Avenue Sheri Bermejo Monrovia, CA 91016 ENVIRONMENTAL Planning Division Manager This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 3) be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: PLEASE PUBLISH ON MARCH 29, 2018 APPLICATION: Use Permit CUP2018-0003 & TPM2018-81343 APPLICANT: Conditional Kamen Lai, Architect MONROVIA WEEKLY REQUEST: Applicant is requesting to construct an attached, two-story, four-unit, DATE APPLICANT:
AND HOURBasin OF142, HEARING: Wednesday, April 11, LLC; c/o Joseph Friedman 7:30 PM
multi-family residential condominium complex with attached two-car
garages on a 10,000 square lot. The subject property is located in PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1224foot South Alta Vista Avenue
If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to rais-
If you challenge thisthose application in court, be limited to raising issues you or someone ing only issues youyou or may someone else raisedonly at those the public hearelse raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the ing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your Planning Division at,this or application, prior to, the public hearing. This ap- at (626) property. to Forthe further information regarding please contact the Planning Division 932-5565.plication will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further
information regarding this application, please contact the Planning
Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, April 5, 2018 after 4 p.m. at: Division at (626) 932-5565.Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue CA will 91016 Staff Report pertaining toMonrovia, this item be available on Thursday,
5, informarle 2018 after 4 p.m. at: pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Este avisoApril es para sobre una junta Monrovia City Hall
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016
Sheri Bermejo Planning Division Manager Este aviso es
Monrovia, CA 91016
para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la PLEASE PUBLISH ON MARCH 29, 2018 propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 9325565.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: DATE APPLICANT:7:30
REQUEST:
Categorical (Class 3)Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at AND HOUR OFExemption HEARING: PM Kamen Lai, Architect
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
1224 South Alta Vista Avenue
PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers
DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday,415 AprilSouth 11, 2018Ivy at 7:30 PM Avenue
Monrovia, California PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California
This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:
Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de 415 South Ivy Avenue APPLICATION: Planificación al número (626) 932-5565.
the RH (Residential High Density) zone.
AREA MAP:
Conditional Use Permit CUP2018-04 Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to construct a new 2,200 square foot drive thru coffee shop (Starbucks) and surface parking lot with 35 parking spaces. The existing building onsite will be demolished. This property is located in the RCC (Regional Commercial Corridor) zone.
Subject Property: 1224 South Alta Vista Avenue
AREA MAP:
If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to rais-
If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626)
16 MARCH 29 - APRIL 4, 2018 ing only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565. Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, April 5, 2018 after 4 p.m. at: Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565. Sheri Bermejo Planning Division Manager PLEASE PUBLISH ON MARCH 29, 2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RICHARD SCOTT HARRIS Case No. 18STPB02521
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 described 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 informacion-traduccion 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
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RICHARD SCOTT HARRIS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Chizuru Harris in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Chizuru Harris 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 16, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 57 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: VERLAN Y KWAN ESQ SBN 243246 KEYSTONE LAW GROUP PC 11300 W OLYMPIC BLVD STE 910 LOS ANGELES CA 90064 CN947510 HARRIS Mar 26,29, Apr 2, 2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY
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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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ho wouldn’t like to make more money? If you’ve read my column before, you probably know that I’m an advocate of changing companies every three to five years (for many industries). On top of gaining extra experience, switching has the potential to bump up your pay considerably. But, there are often times when you need a raise at your current employer. So, where do you start? If you want the best chance of landing a raise of more than two or three percent, do it at a time when your role has evolved quite a bit. This would be the case if your work has grown into a new area, has expanded significantly in scope, or has added management responsibilities. For
example, if you were hired as an individual contributor and are now managing a team of seven, the scope of your job has changed. It’s easier to ask for more money if your job has changed significantly because you aren’t asking for more money for your existing job. That may sound silly, especially if you’re doing more than your peers. You may be smarter, saving more money, or getting more done. But, it’s hard for a manager to justify paying you much more for any of these things. When your job has changed, you’re essentially asking for a fair amount of money for a new job. While you’re making the case, it may also be a good time to request a new title and an updated job description. This way, you are officially taking your current position to the next level. Once you’ve decided
you’re ready to make a case for more, you’ll want to find the perfect time. It may be during your annual performance evaluation. Or, you may want to lobby for more money at another time, in hopes that your manager won’t be restricted by a certain pool of money. Whenever you decide to do it, plan ahead. Request a meeting in advance, so your boss won’t be caught off guard. Prepare your case in such a way that your manager can easily advocate for you. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com Angela Copeland is a Career Coach and Founder of Copeland Coaching CopelandCoaching.com
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Feeling Run Down, Stressed Out and Looking for Answers? Dr. Tamika henry, office@unlimitedhealth.com
Tell me if you’ve ever experienced this before: You go to the doctor because you’re feeling a bit off. Maybe it’s a cough, or fatigue, or lack of enjoyment in the bedroom. The doctor looks you over, asks a few questions, and gives you a course of action to fix the problem - could be a prescription or a suggestion of what to do different. You go home, follow the doctor’s order, and… you feel slightly better but still something is off. So, you go back, get a different course of treatment, and again you feel a little better but … This happens because the doctor, through no fault
of their own, is treating a symptom and not the root cause. That is the difference between general medicine and functional medicine. Functional medicine is not alternative medicine. As a certified functional medicine practitioner who is also board certified in family medicine the experience I described above is what led me to practicing functional medicine. The tenet of functional medicine is to discover the root cause of why someone is sick. Whether you are suffering from fatigue, hormone imbalance, diabetes, or more, functional medicine dictates that your symptoms are a sign of what is really going on with you. A functional medicine practitioner will help discover
the root cause and treat it so your whole body becomes healthy. I focus on helping people understand that the mind and body are connected. I tell my patients, “Unlimited Thinking. Unlimited You!” If you have been struggling with your health you should consider seeing a functional medicine practitioner. There is most likely something going on that needs to be addressed. My office is offering a FREE 15-minute initial phone consultation. We can talk about your issues and discuss options on how to get you feeling 100% again. Call (626) 389-8922 to find out more or to schedule your consultation. And remember, Unlimited Thinking, Unlimited You!
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Reader points out unfair treatment of Black Employees & Black Students at PCC Dear Editor Time’s Up! PCC Trustees can STOP the decline in the recruitment & retention of Black PCC Employees. According to the PCC Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) numbers released for 2016 out of 2000 employees 9% are Black Employees and 40% of the Black Employees are part-time. 55% of PCC employee workforce is listed as white and does not reflect the beautiful campus diversity. Unfortunately, Black employee voices & feedback have continuously been silenced and devalued in a repetitive culture of ignore, stall, ignore. The current black employee population reflects a decline directly correlated to abuse of
power, discrimination, forced resignation, “layoff”, unequal pay - threats to economic security, & implicit bias - in which Black employees are not being promoted after 10-20 and 30 years of dutifully working at PCC. The Trustees are in the process of selecting the next President to lead the Institution - The Sixth President in just under Ten Years. The timeline on the website states a new President will be selected on May 16, 2018. Additionally, Four (4) PCC Trustees are up for re-election in June 2018. PCC Board Goals 5C state under “Social Justice” that the college is to work to hire and retain a diversified staff reflective of the community. Black students (3.6%) are directly impacted by the decline in black role models and mentors. Accountability. Inclusion: We, the Community are demanding that the board’s policy of nondiscrimination,
diversity, affirmative action, code of ethics, EEO policy, & Board rules and regulations be followed & applied to ALL EQUALLY. We are in support of PCC Black Employees and students’ pursuit of Justice, being heard, acknowledged & adequately addressed parity, equal opportunities, freedom from harassment & retaliation followed by swift and effective systemic changes. PCC Trustees, please select Presidential candidates who will Respect & Value all employees & students. Time’s Up for Business As Usual! “You can’t remain inactive in the face of injustice without, to some extent, being guilty of it.” - Rae Foley Gloria H. Altadena
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5 Things You Can Do Right Now To Have A Date This Weekend hedda muskat Author of The Dating Mystique heddamuskat@gmail.com
Are you getting bored with the same old ways you’ve been trying to meet people? Dating websites, dark bars, losers your nosy neighbors try to pawn off on you can make the process of meeting someone new and exciting so clinically depressing. Being single is still way better than being locked into a relationship with someone who is not worthy of you. Don’t let your loneliness push you to settle for the wrong person. Don’t let the fact that all your girlfriends are getting married and you’re about to reach 30 and you’re still single. There are reasons you may still be single and you should embrace that as part of your fate and your protection from jumping into a relationship out of desperation. Being single now may be the best thing for you until that wonderful person just walks into your life when you least
Hiking is one of the many activities you can do to meet new people to date. - Courtesy photo
expect them too. It may be time for you to shake of the old humdrum ways of trying to connect to the person of your dreams and take some fun risks. You’ve got nothing to lose, except maybe a little pride, if that’s important to you. Here are some unique ways to meet new people to date: 1. Take a long hike where lots of hikers go. 2. Hang out where the daredevils go: bungee jumping; parachuting, indoor skydiving 3. Throw a Friday the 13th Party at your local bar
4. Dog Shows. Rodeos. Monster Truck Shows, Craft Brewers Expos 5. Hold Shakespeare night at your local bookstore If you hate all these ideas there’s always Applebees. Taking a nose-dive into the deep end can be quite exhilarating. A change of attitude and a daring approach may be all you need to start fresh. 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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LIU - Brooklyn 61
St. Bona
65
Radford
UCLA
58
71
UMBC
74
Creighton
59
Kansas St.
69
Kentucky
78
Davidson
73
Arizona
68
Buffalo
89
Miami (Fla.)
62
Loyola-Chi.
64
Tennessee
73
Wright St.
47
Nevada
87
Texas
83
Cincinnati
68
Georgia St.
53
Xavier
102
NCCU/TXSO
83
Missouri
54
Florida St.
67
Ohio St.
81
So. Dak. St.
73
Gonzaga
68
UNC-Green.
64
Houston
67
San Diego St
65
Michigan
61
Montana
47
Texas A&M
73
Providence
69
N. Carolina
84
Lipscomb
66
First Round
Arizona St.
56
N.C. Central
46
Syracuse
60
Texas So.
64
Men’s Division l Basketball Championship
Third Round 54
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Sweet 16
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81 Villanova Kansas St. 61
90 Villanova
Elite Eight
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Kansas St. 62
71 Villanova
Kansas St. 50
58 Alabama
94 W. Virginia
Kentucky 95
Buffalo
78 W. Virg
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Kentucky 58
75 Loyola-Chi.
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Villanova
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Marshall
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Florida
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Loyola-Chi. 63 78 Txs Tech
Loy-Chi. 69 Tennessee 62
69 Texas Tech Loy-Chi. 78
National Championship
59 Txs Tech 73
Butler
Cincinnati 73
76
Purdue
70
83
Kansas
Nevada
75 Nevada 68
Xavier
65 Purdue
80 Kansas
Florida St. 75
79 Seton Hall
Florida St. 75 83 Kansas
Florida St. 54 Ohio St.
84 Clemson
84 Gonzaga 60
76 Clemson 53
Gonzaga 90 Michigan
WEST Houston
Kansas
Auburn
MIDWEST 55 Syracuse
63 Mich.
99
65 Syracuse
Michigan 64
53 Mich.
58
81
Mich St.
Duke
Texas A&M 86
62 Rhode Is. TXS A&M 72
69
N. Carolina 65
Second Round
Third Round
Duke 87
Duke
87
Villanova
61
Radford
83
Va. Tech
86
Alabama
85
W. Virginia
68
Murray St.
75
Wichita St
81
Marshall
77
Florida
62
St. Bona.
70
Texas Tech
60
SF Austin
62
Arkansas
79
Butler
74
Purdue
48
CSFullerton
76
Kansas
60
Penn
94
Seton Hall
83
NC State
79
Clemson
68
New Mex. St.
62
Auburn
58
Charleston
52
TCU
57
Syracuse
82
Michigan St.
78
Bucknell
83
Rhode Island
78
Oklahoma
89
Duke
67
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ollowing a masterful showing at last week’s Babe Herman Tournament, Arcadia High School is ranked No. 8 and No. 12 in the Los Angeles Times’ Top 25 baseball rankings and Prep Baseball Report’s Power 25, respectively. Boasting an unblemished 9-0 record in nonleague play, the Apaches have been nothing short of sensational
and the community has taken notice. In both the Frozen Ropes Classic and the Babe Herman Tournament, Arcadia swept through the competition, winning each game by an average of 4.5 runs. The Apaches’ closest calls came during their games against West Covina and Etiwanda where they came out on top by only one run. The 20-time Pacific League champs’ biggest victory came last Friday against Orange County perennial powerhouse Mater
Arcadia celebrates its victory over Los Altos during the Frozen Ropes Classic. – Courtesy Photo / Tuyet Castillo, Arcadia Baseball Photographer
Dei from the Trinity League. In that contest, Arcadia
erased an early deficit with a four-run rally in the third
inning as they defeated the Monarchs 5-3. Apaches starting pitcher Jacob Morales got off to a shaky start in that game, which allowed the Monarchs to take an early 2-1 lead. However, a pair of squeeze plays set up Andrew Scanell to knock in a two-RBI single for the 5-2 lead. On the season, standouts behind the plate include juniors Jeffery Castillo, Dominck Tello and Jacob Lopez, who are all hitting over .300. The trio has also combined for 22 RBIs in nine
games. On the mound, Caden Ross had arguably Arcadia’s best performance thus far. In the Apaches’ 4-0 win over Cleveland, the senior tossed a complete game, surrendering a mere four hits. By the time this article is published, San Gabriel Valley’s hottest team will have already begun Pacific League with a home fixture against Burbank. However, the team will then travel to Burbank on Friday for its second game against the Bulldogs in one week.
Pasadena Players Honored At Scholar Athlete Banquet Aaron VALDEZ sports@beaconmedianews.com
Fifty-three players from the San Gabriel Valley, including 10 from the Pasadena area, were recognized March 20 at the 48th Annual National Football Foundation for Scholar Athletes. Established in 1959, the National Football Foundation aims to award studentathletes with postgraduate scholarships based on their performance on the gridiron and in the classroom. The organization also promotes academic excellence, encourages students to become leaders in the community and strives to integrate football as a virtuous part of the high school curriculum. Pasadena’s Jalen Jolley and Ethan Nishikawa, Muir’s
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Monrovia Golf Ready For Another Round
The National Football Foundation honored 10 players from Pasadena schools during its 48th Annual Gala Banquet at the Pasadena Civic Center on March 20.
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Jonathan Stephens and Seth Reece, Maranatha’s Kwon Peterson and Summer Ortland, Poly’s Cameron McFarlane and Sean Tibay, St. Francis’ Patrick Gibbons and La Salle’s Daniel Cina were among the athletes honored at the banquet. Historically, Pasadena schools have always been well represented at the banquets. Last year, eight
players from the Pasadena area were honored with awards. Of the aforementioned Pasadena schools, St. Francis (12-2) enjoyed the most success this past season. The Golden Knights were only trounced once during the regular season and were edged out 44-42 by Rancho Verde in the CIF Division III Championship.
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The Wildcats of the Monrovia golf team teed off their 2018 season last week and are optimistic they can make some waves in the Rio Hondo League this year. Entering his 12th year as head coach, former golf professional Reid Davis will lead his team into another promising season. Despite
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golf not being as popular some of the other sports on campus, Davis said it’s a game that can be played for a longer time being that it’s not as physically strenuous. In seasons past, Monrovia’s roster has always been coed but this year, the team is a little shorthanded with only seven boy players. Historically, no Wildcat has qualified past the Rio Hondo League Championships but Davis believes the team is
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