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PUSD BOARD SUPPORTS CITIZEN-DRIVEN RENT CONTROL CHARTER AMENDMENT Gus HERRERA gherrera@beaconmedianews.com
At their latest regular meeting, the Pasadena Unified School District’s (PUSD) Board of Education ratified a symbolic gesture of support for Pasadena’s citizen-driven effort to place a rent control charter amendment on the Nov. 6, 2018 ballot. In a rare 4-0-3 vote (Board Members Roy Boulghourjian, Kimberly Kenne,
Lawrence Torres abstained), the board approved Resolution 2448 – formally placing the school district in support of the Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing Charter Amendment. The proposed charter amendment, filed by the Pasadena Tenants Union (PTU) in November 2017, hopes to establish rent control for units that are part of multi-unit complexSEE RENT CONTROL PAGE 11
Sprint Partners With Pasadena Schools for Wi-Fi Hot Spots To ‘Bridge the Homework Gap’ Starting early 2018, Pasadena Unified School District started the 1:1 Tech Equity Take Home Program which afforded middle and high school students the opportunity to check out a Chromebook to use both at home and at school. PUSD is committed to preparing students for their future and believes that this objective cannot be accomplished without the use of technology. The Tech Equity program
provides our students with opportunities to leverage technology for learning both at home and at school and ensures that all participating students have equitable access to digital learning resources. It is our goal that students will learn to: access digital resources where and when they need them; proficiently and safely use information, media, and technology to succeed in a SEE HOT SPOTS PAGE 11
City Says Six Pasadena Officers Cleared in September 2016 Death of Reginald Thomas Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
A young woman holds a hand made sign that read “ my blackness is not a crime” outside the apartment comp,ex where Reginald Thomas died in 2016.
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In the wake of a report that was released by the Thomas’ family attorney stating that the death of Reginald Thomas was a “ Gross Departure” from police policy, the Los Angeles
County DA has cleared six cops of any wrong-doing in the incident that sparked outrage in the community in 2016. In a press release issued by Pasadena Tuesday, the Justice SEE THOMAS PAGE 10
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Arcadia’s Morgan McFadden Selected as one of 2019 Distinguished Young Woman of North Los Angeles County
How Much Do You Really love Your Local Favorites? Readers’ Choice Nomination Ballot Opens Next Week
Morgan attends Bishop Amat Memorial High School. She is an avid soccer player and is not only Captain of the Varsity team, but is proud to have earned the Highest GPA Award on the team. She was selected to Lay the Wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, attended Next Generation Storytelling at University of Oregon, the People to People Ambassador Program at Harvard, and is a past recipient of Student of the Year. In addition, Morgan has been interviewed on the Ellen Degeneres television show for a Teen Survey, is a Youth Minister at Holy Angels Church, a Student Ambassador, a Math/English/ History tutor at Dana Middle School and is on the ASB Freshman Orientation and Pep Week Planning committee. A member of the National Honor society, Morgan plans to attend Gonzaga University with a goal to work in the Sports Media field. Founded in 1958 in Mobile, Alabama, Distinguished Young Women is the largest and oldest national scholarship program for high school girls. During its 60 years of operation, the program has provided life-changing experiences for more than 765,000 young women. Distinguished Young Women provided more than $106 million in cash scholarships and $1.5 billion college granted scholarship opportunities to program partici-
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How Desegregation in Pasadena 40 Years Ago Prepared Me for Leadership and Community Involvement Jesse DILLON,
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CEO, beacon media news the eighth grade and was jdillon@beaconmedianews.com
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grew up in Northwest Pasadena. My neighborhood was predominately black except for a small pocket between Glen and Lincoln that was made up of Asians due to the Japanese Buddhist Temple in the area. Within walking distance to where I lived were Washington Elementary and Junior High and John Muir High Schools. I entered Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) in 1963 as a first grader at Washington Elementary. I remember vividly, as though it was yesterday, every morning my mom would pack our brown bag lunch, made sure we had clean underwear on and sent us off to school. My sisters and I would make an adventure out of walking to school each day by taking short cuts, meeting up with friends along the way and getting into a little trouble. As far as I could tell, life was normal and good. I liked my teachers, took pride in my school and was a good student. In 1970 everything changed, US district court judge Manuel Real found that the Pasadena Board of Education had “Knowingly assigned” blacks and whites to separate schools. (Which violated the Supreme Court’s Plessy v. Ferguson desegregation mandate.)
at Washington Middle School. I had already been informed that our school would receive the kids from Upper Hastings Ranch, a middle class all white community on the east side of town. I was somewhat familiar with the area because of Christmas tree lane and Sears’ department store. My only familiarities of white kids were those on television shows like the Brady Bunch, Marsha and Greg Brady. Upon returning to school after summer that year, I immediately noticed how different or better the school looked. We had a fresh coat of paint on the walls, floors waxed, lockers repaired, new desks and textbooks. Then it happened, the doubled doors popped opened, and all I saw were a sea of white kids, blondes, brunettes, red hair. I only noticed the difference. I had heard that their parents and other community members had attempted to block the buses from leaving east Pasadena and there had been protests. Throughout the day and weeks to come, teachers and staff created space to talk about the what, why and how of this monumental occasion. By the end of the year, I had several friends and acquaintances that didn’t look like me but we learned to gravitate to these things
we had in common like sports, music and hobbies. Of course, I could elaborate so much more on how impactful and transformational desegregation was in my life, but I would need the entire publication to do so. In short, integration of the schools in Pasadena exposed me to new ideas, opportunities and possibilities in life. I later
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” – Martin Luther
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graduated from Pasadena High School and went on to college at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. My experience at PUSD prepared me for racial challenges I faced while living on campus. I believe my roommate and I were the only two blacks in our dormitory of more than a couple hundred people. My first job was with the AAA Pasadena in the travel department. My job was to escort groups to Hawaii, Mexico, Europe and other destinations. The members in these groups
that I escorted were usually older, wealthy white men and women. Again, my earlier experiences had prepared me for being able to relate to people who were different than me. I continued to find myself in these environments as I furthered my education in graduate school, received promotions in my jobs and got involved in various organizations. The bottom line is desegregation 40 years ago prepared me for the real world made up of challenges, opportunities, and diverse cultures. I know there are many who feel the desegregation plan is a dismal failure, and PUSD continues to suffer from what took place more than four decades ago. I admonish you to revisit PUSD as an option for your child’s education. I currently have a great nephew, Jameer, at Pasadena’s McKinley School. Initially I enrolled him in a private school because what I was hearing about all the failures of PUSD. A couple of years ago, I gave PUSD a chance and I am pleased I did. When I walk on McKinley’s campus, I always feel touched and moved to see the diversity of the student body and how well these kids interactive with each other. It’s interesting to see how my nine year old great nephew, Jameer, does not see people’s differences the way I did at his
age. He loves his school, friends and teachers. Every night I assist him with his homework and I am very involved with his education. I am very pleased and impressed to share that he is getting a well -rounded quality education at McKinley. His goal is to become a doctor. I have no doubt the foundation that is being constructed for him in the third grade will be strong enough that he can build on it and move on to college and medical school. I encourage my generation to get involved in our community as leaders. “Leaders aren’t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal.” - Vince Lombardi. We need to be transparent and build a community that allows the tough questions and honest conversations so we stir up change in one another. There are several organizations in Pasadena that are doing good work that you can join like the Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF). For more than 45 years, PEF has been supporting, enhancing and supplementing the programs, initiatives, and priorities of the Pasadena Unified School District. Please visit their website at www.PasEd.org to see how you can join with PEF and support our schools.
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Pasadena Community Mourns Loss of Peace Advocate Tim Rhambo
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On March 25th Pasadena lost a unique soul, Timothy (Tim) Rhambo. Tim Rhambo was all about peace, trying to make a truce, working hard in the Pasadena community, helping kids with boxing, outreach programs, speaking out to the community, giving advice, etc. Tim Rhambo
has touched many in the community from all ages and race. Everyone loved him dearly. Tim suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. We're all mourning his death and trying to rationalize his sudden passing. We've received an outpouring and overwhelming amount of prayers, love, honor and tributes we've
seen on various sites. A Go Fund Me page has been set up so everyone can contribute to our cause to pay for the best funeral service and repass to share Tim's amazing life and story with his family and loved ones. If you can help, please go to this GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme. com/tim-rhambo
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Pretty in Pasadena: Social Media Influence for Social Good emily g. peters emilygpeters@gmail.com
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n the last few years, the term “social media influencer” has worked its way into our lexicon, describing those who use their online presence to influence others’ purchases, appearance or lifestyle. But what if that influence could shape a community for social good? It’s a question recently tackled by Michelle Simonsen and Mackenzie Reed Mize, the two powerhouses behind Pretty in Pasadena. Launching in November 2017, these millennials use their social media influence to foster meaningful community connection. “Pretty in Pasadena aims to support all things local by being the premier community builders of our area,” the pair explained. “We strive to grow authentic relationships by connecting
with and supporting local businesses, organizations, nonprofits, influencers and personalities.” Armed with the tagline “more than just a pretty place”, Pretty in Pasadena grew out of the duo’s desire to unlock the city’s hidden gems. “Friends wanted to know how we found the great places we visit in Pasadena,” said Simonsen, who met Mize when they both became volunteers with Pasadena’s Junior League. “We realized we wanted to start a brand where we could bring awareness to the people, places and events that make Pasadena what it is—without taking a fee to promote.” Both Pasadena transplants (Mize grew up in Texas; Simonsen hails from Alaska), both understand what it takes to build a personal community from scratch. A long career in the entertainment industry
Michelle Simonsen and Mackenzie Reed Mize are the two powerhouse women behind Pretty in Pasadena, a growing social media influencer platform committed to fostering authentic community connections in Pasadena.
brought Mize to Los Angeles, while Simonsen’s skill in music production and performance led her to USC. Along the way, they fell in love with Pasadena— where they now reside as neighbors.
8TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY YARD SALE IN SIERRA MADRE The Sierra Madre Senior Community Commission is hosting the 8th Annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Sierra Vista Park 611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Community Organizations and members are invited to come together with their neighbors to participate in a community yard sale. Participants have the opportunity to clean out their garages, attics, storage sheds and closets without sending those items to landfill! $35.00 Fee for individual spaces - no yard sale permits are needed; and all proceeds will benefit our senior programs and activities. Registration is required to be done in person
beginning Monday, April 9th in City Hall - 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024. Registration deadline is Thursday, May 17th or until spaces are filled. Yard sale spots are limited and are reserved on a first come, first served basis. You do not want to miss out! Participants must provide their own tables, chairs, canopies (12’x12’ maximum) and cash boxes if needed. No electricity will be provided and selling areas must be self-sustaining. Live animals, larger than stated canopies, and selling of food or beverages are prohibited. All business must be conducted within your space. Note: Event may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
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“There is so much to love about the Pasadena area: amazing restaurants, bars, shopping, music, culture and events for people of all ages, especially young people,” the pair said. “Here we have it all.”
In just a few months, Pretty in Pasadena’s mission of authentic connection has already born fruit. Their monthly iTunes podcast keeps locals in the know about the community, and numerous collaborations have led them deep into Pasadena’s network of small businesses. They’ve also been able to support causes like foster care/adoption, mental health and empowering female leadership. “Our 2018 nonprofit partner of the year is Five Acres,” said Simonsen of the agency, which works with families in crisis. “They’re celebrating their 130th year of service and are one of the oldest nonprofits in all of LA County.” The pair’s home nonprofit is also close to their heart. “We’re proud to be the media partner for Junior League of Pasadena’s ‘Simply Speaking’ benefit on April 28,” said Mize. “It’s open to the public with
tickets currently available.” As their audience grows, it seems like Pasadena likes what these two women are doing. The pair hopes to become the go-to resource for the best of what Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley has to offer— all the while using social media as the conduit. “Social media has an incredible way of bringing communities together— but can sometimes feel produced and unreal,” the pair said. “Who we are in our photos is exactly who we are in real life. We’re real people, best friends and we’d love to meet you. If you see us in town, say hi!” Learn more about Pretty in Pasadena at www. prettyinpasadena.com | hello@prettyinpasadena. com. Follow their podcast on iTunes and join the community conversation by following them on Instagram and Facebook @prettyinpasadena and Twitter @prettyinpas.
Monrovia’s Foothill Unity Center Seeks Volunteers The 26th Letter Carriers’ Food Drive is on May 12th and Foothill Unity Center needs volunteers. This national event, the Carrier’s “Stamp Our Hunger” drive will be the largest single-day food-collection event ever, and the Center needs help to receive and pack the items picked up by the local carriers and get them to the Center’s warehouses. Volunteer support is needed at the post offices in Arcadia, Altadena, Monrovia, Pasadena and Sierra Madre (Monrovia’s post office now serves Duarte as well). Volunteers will do 3 hour shifts at various times at the different post offices as well as at the Monrovia Warehouse (where later-hour shifts
are open). Youth Volunteers are encouraged to participate as well as adults. Please note that those under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to volunteer. There are a few additional rules. Post Office regulations require that all volunteers wear close toe-shoes (No sandals, flip-flops, or opentoed shoes). This is a very physical activity in which strong volunteers are needed. The center will provide water and light snacks. To volunteer go to www.foothillunitycenter.org and click on Get Involved. For more information on the program go to the same website or call the center at (626) 358-3486.
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ARCADIA March 25 Just before 1:00 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Santa Anita 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 22-year-old male from Mission Viejo was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. March 26
Just before 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of Oakhurst Lane regarding a burglary. The officers determined the unidentified suspect(s) entered the residence by smashing a rear sliding glass window. The suspect(s) then stole jewelry before fleeing. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. The investigation is ongoing. March 27
Just after midnight, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Baldwin Avenue and Huntington Drive for having expired registration. An investigation revealed the driver was driving with a suspended license. The passenger provided the officer with a fictitious name and was found to be in possession of an open alcoholic container and stolen checks. She also had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. The 52-year-old female from Glendora was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for
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Just after 8:00 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 900 block of Wigwam Avenue regarding a burglary alarm. The officer discovered a smashed rear sliding glass window. Unknown suspect(s) ransacked the residence before fleeing. The property loss was unknown due to the owner of the residence being out of the country at the time. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. March 28
Just before 11:00 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a missing rear plate in the 200 block of Colorado Place. Shortly after the officer contacted the driver and his female passenger, the male driver fled the scene on foot and out of sight. The officer discovered the vehicle had been reported stolen in a carjacking incident by an armed suspect. A witness at the scene reported seeing the suspect running from the officer with a handgun. A containment was established with the assistance of officers and K-9s from Sierra Madre, Monrovia, Pasadena, San Gabriel, El Monte, and San Marino Police Departments. Pasadena Air Support also assisted. The suspect was eventually located. Both subjects were determined to be convicted felons in possession of a firearm, ammunition, shaved keys, stolen property, narcotics and drug paraphernalia. The female was released to medical staff and the 28-year-old male from Pomona was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
At approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded to Boba Ave Express, 1437 S. Baldwin Avenue, regarding the report of a fight in progress. An investigation revealed the suspect was upset with the victim for talking to his girlfriend. He approached the victim and punched him several times in his face. The suspect also provided officers with a fictitious name. Officers discovered the suspect’s true identity and that he was on probation. The 18-yearold male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. March 29
At about 9:40 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Fairview Avenue regarding a theft report. The officer contacted the reporting party who witnessed the theft. The suspect was seen reaching into the bed of the victim’s truck and removing gardening equipment. The suspect then placed the stolen equipment into the bed of a silver pickup truck and fled the scene westbound on Fairview Avenue. The suspect was described as a male Asian wearing a white surgical mask over his face and dark clothing. The investigation is ongoing. At approximately 2:30 p.m., an officer responded to Sephora, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a suspect being detained for shoplifting. A Loss Prevention Officer witnessed the suspect conceal several pieces of merchandise in her sweatshirt and exit the store. The Loss Prevention Officer contacted the suspect and detained her until Arcadia Police Officers arrived. The 20-year-old female from Los Angeles was arrested and transported
to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. March 30
Just after 3:00 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Boutique 5, 733 West Naomi Avenue Unit E, regarding a grand theft report. An investigation revealed the first suspect entered the store and requested to see a Chanel handbag. The suspect placed the handbag over her shoulder and began walking around the store while looking at other purses. At that time, three additional suspects entered the store. All four suspects grabbed as many handbags as they could carry and ran out of the store, into a vehicle, and fled the scene westbound on Naomi Avenue. The suspects, three female and one male, were described as Black, 18 to 23 years of age. The investigation is ongoing. March 31
Just before noon, an officer was dispatched to a traffic collision involving three vehicles. An investigation revealed one vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle, pushing it into the third vehicle, both vehicles had been stopped at a red light when the third vehicle collided with them. The officer contacted the driver and detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the 36-year-old male from Glendale was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Just after 2:00 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of East Pamela Road re-
garding a burglary alarm. The officer discovered a rear sliding glass door had been smashed and unknown suspect(s) had ransacked the residence, stealing several electronics and jewelry before fleeing. The investigation is ongoing.
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At about 5:54 p.m. officers responded to a call in the 300 block of W. Sierra Madre Blvd. regarding an unknown male loitering in front of the apartment. Officers contacted the subject, who gave a false name and date of birth. The subject was arrested, transported and booked at Pasadena Police Jail. Case to Pasadena DA’s office March 29
Officers responded to a suspicious person call in the 400 block of Acacia St, at about 11:30 a.m., the person reporting the call stated that she witnessed two suspects run out of her back yard into the front yard then leave in an older black sedan.
Adult Protective Services (APS) sent a report disclosing that an elderly female was possibly a victim of financial abuse. Per the report, there was large amounts of money being withdrawn from the victims account in a short period of time, which is unusual for the victim’s account activity.
Officers responded to the 400 block of W. Highland Ave regarding a theft of three chainsaws. An unknown suspect(s) stole the chainsaws from the
sidewalk where the victim had placed them. The theft occurred between 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The total loss was estimated to be about $2,800.00. A report was taken of a non-injury, hit and run traffic collision that occurred in the 00 block of W. Sierra Madre Blvd. March 30
At about 9:17 a.m., a person came into the lobby to report his vehicle was stolen from his assigned carport at his apartment complex located in the 500 block of W. Sierra Madre Bl. The victim stated his vehicle was stolen on March 24, 2018 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The vehicle was taken without the reporting parties’ permission. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle was towed by CHP West Valley around the area of Sherman Way in the City of Van Nuys. The vehicle was later released to the reporting party.
Officers conducted an extra patrol in the rear parking lot in the 400 block of W. Sierra Madre Blvd., regarding a report of a transient setting up camp in the area. A male subject was contacted and found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and burglary tools. He was arrested and transported to Pasadena jail for booking. March 31
At approximately 2:30 p.m. officers responded to the 00 block of Rancho Rd. for a burglary investigation. Suspect(s) entered the residence through a rear door and attempted to pry open a steel safe located in the residence. There was no force entry or signs of tampering on the residence windows and doors.
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‘WaistWatchers The Musical!’ Comes to Upland Five local area actors have been cast to star in Alan Jacobson’s “WaistWatchers The Musical!” at The Grove Theatre in Upland, now through April 22, 2018. Sheri Shepard, Jamie Pezold, Mary Zastrow all from Upland, Stephanie Hill (Riverside) and Rita Merchant from Apple Valley. WaistWatchers The Musical!, set in Cook’s Women’s Gym, takes a lighthearted and hilarious look at women dealing with their relationship to food, fitness and friendship. Full of energy and 90 minutes of non-stop exercise, song, and dance, four 40+ women and their exuberant younger trainer tackle universal issues of dieting, exercise, plastic surgery, and sex – areas of concern to women, and to men - of all ages. “When I first wrote WaistWatchers The Musical! I was looking to create a fun show that people of all ages, backgrounds, and lifestyles could enjoy,” the show’s creator Alan Jacobson explained recently.” “I couldn't think of anything more universal and
topical than food. I truly don't know anyone who doesn't eat it! What has given me the greatest satisfaction is seeing how people respond to the show,” he says, “Not only with laughter and pleasure, but how so many people identify with the struggles, and are inspired to lead healthier lives. And to me, that is what theater is all about.” “We just finished a 40-week national tour of the show, and though very successful, we still envision greater things,” said the show’s creator Alan Jacobson. “Together with our director, Matt Silva, we decided we would inject the show with Vince Di Mura’s new, original music set to my existing lyrics, incorporating more variety and a style all our own, and which would free us up to be more inventive with our staging and choreography.” "You'll Burn Off Pounds Just Laughing!" – Los Angeles Times “Waistwatchers Offers Boatloads Of Laughs Even If You're Not A 40-ish Woman Who Loves To Eat” - Orange
County Register “If I had known it was going to be that great, I would have gone earlier so I could go AGAIN!!” – San Jose audience member “A fun show; the performers sell it with appealing enthusiasm.”– San Jose Mercury News “Infectious musical numbers and crazy workout choreography will have you coming back for more!” – Walnut Creek Magazine “Singing beautifully while getting a serious gym workout!” – Arizona Republic Now – April 22, 2018 The Grove Theatre, located in historic downtown Upland. Matinees – Thursday, Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 PM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:29 PM Tickets - $45 - $65 THE GROVE THEATRE: 276 E. Ninth Street, Upland, CA 91786 www.waistwatchersthemusical.com Grove Theatre Box office: 909-920-4343. Group tickets: 909-9204343 ($45 each)
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rcadia high school students will call attention to social issues, including poverty and homelessness, at the Arcadia Poetry Slam which will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, April 8, at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center (APAC). To benefit Foothill Unity Center, it will also serve as a launching ground for students to get their voices heard. Whitney La Barge, assistant general manager of APAC, coordinates the event with Arcadia High School. “We want to bring more students into the space,” says La Barge. “Right now we do orchestra, band concerts, dance and theatre shows. Arcadia Poetry Slam gives other students, who wouldn’t otherwise have, the chance to be a part of the center as well as the foundation.” Anthony Sigman-Lowery, APAC operations manager, says further, “This will be the inaugural Poetry Slam and it’s meant to encourage students to use their voices through poetry. We have a black box with 99 seats: it’s a small intimate environment for students who may have stage fright. What better way to bring students who might not normally be performing here.” La Barge expounds, “All AHS students can participate but we’re giving preference to seniors; we’re also limiting it to 30 contestants. It’s pretty open in terms of format because we want them to express their creativity. The only restrictions we have are that it is under five minutes long and it has to be school-appropriate. We’re also encouraging students to touch on social issues like homelessness and poverty.”
“We really wanted to hold this but we don’t know how to judge a poem,” relates Sigman-Lowery. “So we partnered with L.A. Poets Society. They gave us the components by which the poems will be judged – content, stage performance, voice, and diction.” La Barge adds, “We also asked for a statement from each poet of what they’re trying to accomplish with the piece. The judges will then pick three whose messages came across effectively. Winners will receive Beats wireless headphones courtesy of Beats. L.A. Poets Society will award writing journals and feature them in their website under the New Poet Section.” APAC and Foothill Unity Center have been community partners for a while according to Sigman-Lowery. He explains, “We started working with Foothill Unity Center with our Sunday with Santa event in December. We collected canned goods and to encourage people to donate, each can served as a raffle ticket to win prizes.” Raina Martinez, Foothill Unity Center’s development and donor relations director, confirms, “APAC’s executive director, Maki Hsieh, wanted to come up with a way to support the center as well as get the community involved, especially the youth. And
poetry is popular with young people and is a great way to get their voice out there. “Our two sites – Pasadena and Monrovia – serve eleven cities in the San Gabriel Valley offering food, temporary shelter, case management, transportation, and vital health services for low income and homeless people. Additionally, we offer job training skills for youth and adults, and an internship program. We have an AmeriCorp program on the site where they can get clerical and warehouse type skills. “We have two major events during the year. We provide, we have thanksgiving boxes and the Christmas holiday distribution food boxes. For children, we have the Holiday Angel program that provides toys and gift items, and a popular Back-to-School event which we do at the Santa Anita Race Track in August. Children from kindergarten through college receive backpacks, school supplies, socks, clothing, haircuts, manicure, health screenings – everything they need to get them ready for school.” Through the Arcadia Poetry Slam local students will bring attention to Foothill Unity Center and the most pressing problems affecting the lives of those around us. It is art galvanizing social activism.
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Kenny Scharf and his electric brand of pop art James SCHIFF editorial@beaconmedianews.com
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t’s a cool Spring morning in Southern California. A light breeze flips a few dry leaves into the parking garage of the Pasadena Museum of Contemporary Art. Immediately, the leaves realize they are not alone. Staring down at them from all angles are aliens. They are creatures of odd shapes, sizes, and colors so fantastic they’re frankly unbelievable. The leaves catch another gust and make their exit, but Kenny Scharf’s pop art mural, along with all of its fantastic characters, remains. Though the PMCA garage installation, known as the “Kosmic Krylon Garage” is but one mural commissioned by Scharf in his hometown of Los Angeles, it’s a good place to start when getting to know the artist. With only a handful of walls to showcase his work, the garage shows Scharf’s detail and creativity in a place whose purpose is far from artistic. Kenny Scharf is a true Angeleno. Born in Hollywood in 1958, the artist has had an illustrious career with his art gracing the walls of galleries from Tokyo and Luzern to Kalamazoo and Santa Monica. While his medium is apt to change from bronze sculpture to acrylic paint to literal trash (known as Lixo), his creativity remains throughout every pop piece he produces. Whether he’s working with Mercedes, Diane Von Furstenberg or Jeremy Scott, Scharf always brings his trademark energy to the table.
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Though schooled at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, Scharf has largely remained in Los Angeles, contributing to galleries and walls across the city. So why focus on the PMCA installation for this profile? Aside from its convenient location on the outskirts of Old Pasadena, the garage is the perfect personification of Scharf’s range. His creativity, color choice, variability, and energy are all on display throughout the garage’s varied surfaces. The PMCA garage is small. There are enough spots for maybe 30 cars, including handicap parking spots. And with a small garage, comes only a handful of walls which are well-suited for art. At least, that’s how an artist who lacks the imagination of Scharff, would see the space. In reality, Scharf covers the space, from walls and columns to rouge pipes jutting out from the ceiling, in paint. He works with the space, turning things like sprinklers or fire alarms into props, convincing guests of the museum there natural purposes is an artistic one. The thing that makes
Kenny Scharf such an exciting artist is his ability to translate motion effortlessly into his art. In any piece, his character’s feel like they’re in flight; living bursts of electricity zipping through the frame with explosive energy. And throughout his catalog of works, that energy is no more on display than in “Kosmic Krylon Garage.” The entire installation feels almost like a movie. Each one of his characters looks like they’re liable to break out of the wall at any minute and rocket towards the stars. Some are smiling, some frowning, some look like happy butterflies, and others take the shape of more sinister characters like an angry mushroom cloud or a snarling face. Regardless of their shape, however, they showcase Scharf’s energy and pop art style. About the objective of his art, Scharf says, “One very important and guiding principle to my work is to reach out beyond the elitist boundaries of fine art and connect to popular culture through my art.”All of which he accomplishes in “Kosmic Krylon Garage.”
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Pasadena Officers Response to Reginald Thomas Incident was ‘Out of Policy, Reckless & Excessive.’ Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
The City of Pasadena and the plaintiff family members of Reginald Thomas have reached a tentative settlement in the lawsuit brought against the City (Lindsey v. City of Pasadena, et al.). Thomas died on September 30, 2016, following an ‘altercation with Pasadena police officers who were attempting to restrain him after he had failed to comply with their instructions,’ according to a press release sent out from the city of Pasadena. “Following settlement discussions that were conducted with U.S. District Court Judge S. James Otero, the City will pay the family $1.5 million to settle all claims,” the release stated. Accoring to the press release, “In the early morning hours of September 30, 2016, officers from the Pasadena Police Department responded to emergency 911 calls from family members within the apartment, as well as others, requesting police assistance at an apartment in the 200 block of East Orange Grove Boule-
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vard, in Pasadena. Upon the officers' arrival, they observed the 35-year-old Thomas outside the apartment door holding a fire extinguisher, and carrying a large dagger under his arm. In the apartment were four children and Thomas’ girlfriend. Thomas was acting erratically and appeared to be under the influence of controlled substances. Officers learned that before they had arrived, Thomas had sprayed the fire extinguisher inside the apartment, including spraying one of the children.” “From the time the officers arrived, and in an effort to safeguard the minor children and others, they instructed Thomas to drop the dagger and fire extinguisher numerous times. When he did not comply, Thomas was tased by the officers but remained uncooperative and slammed the front door on the officers as he was re-entering the apartment. Additional officers arrived and they entered the apartment and attempted to take Thomas into custody. A struggle ensued, Thomas later became unresponsive and the officers immediately
commenced CPR. The paramedics from the Pasadena Fire Department were called and, upon arrival, took over CPR efforts. However, Thomas was declared deceased at approximately 3:26 a.m. The facts of this incident are currently under review by the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office. Additionally, the Pasadena Police Department is undertaking an administrative review of the incident to assess whether the officers acted within Department policy.” However, according to the family’s attorney, Carre Harper the details of that early morning incident weresubstantially different : The following paragraphs briefly recount the incident and include comments by Police Use of Force Expert, Roger Clark: “On September 30, 2016 at approx. 2:50 A.M., Pasadena PD dispatch report reflected a radio transmission that Mr. Thomas was in custody. Read Full Length Article PasadenaIndependent.com
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Preservation has put at least $200,000 into the pockets of every longtime Sierra Madre homeowner If the City Council election in Sierra Madre was being discussed at an adult and rational level, there would be different topics for people to talk about. And at the top of that list would be the extraordinary increase in property values here over the last few years, and how that happened. It is a remarkable story, and in many ways a unique one. It certainly hasn't happened everywhere. This chart from Zillow shows just how radical
and relentlessly consistent property value increases have been in Sierra Madre since 2012.
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shedding some light on what has been going down. "The median home value in Sierra Madre is $1,008,000. Sierra Madre home values have gone up 6.5% over the past year and Zillow predicts they will rise 2.3% within the next year. The median list price per square foot in Sierra Madre is $576. Read Full Length Article PasadenaIndependent.com
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System Integrity Division of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office (LACDAO) declared it has completed its review of the September 30, 2016 in-custody death of Reginald Thomas and has concluded that ‘Pasadena Police Department Officers used reasonable force in subduing Thomas.’ No further action will be taken by the
District Attorney’s Office. On the announcement of officers Aaron Villicana, Thomas Butler, Rafael Santiago, Phillip Poirier, Michael Orosco, and Robert Lee Griffin not facing federal charges “the Plaintiffs and percipient witnesses to the killing Shainie Lindsay and her children breathed a sigh of relief because they would not have to relive that fateful night and they could finally
move-on with their lives,” in a statement issued by attorney Carree Harper. “We want to thank the Los Angeles County D.A. for their comprehensive work and for their commitment to finding the truth in this matter,” said City Manager Steve Mermell. Read Full Length Article PasadenaIndependent.com
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PASADENA’S EARLY MOTHER’S CLUB REUNION Mother’s Club in 1960’s to the 1980’s was held at Orange Grove Friends Quaker Meeting House. There will be a special reunion Saturday, April 7th from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the new location on Fair Oaks. Mother’s Club began with the inspiration of an
elderly Quaker ,Mara Moser and a few friends and eager volunteers like Taka Nomura and Terry Mackenzie from Orange Grove Friends meeting helped the Clug grow. They offered to assist with chores for some of the mothers in her low income neighborhood whose husbands had been incarcer-
ated. Mother’s Club became a place where families of all races came together to help foster a sense of belonging to the whole community and an appreciation for different cultures and different races. Through classes and sharing, mothers and children increased their sense of self-worth and
learned new skills. That tradition continues today at the Families Forward Learning Center on North Fair Oaks. The event will be held at the Families Forward Learning Center, the new name for Mother’s Club, at 980 North Fair Oaks in Pasadena.
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es, built prior to 1995. According to a statement released by the PTU, the proposed rent control will be regulated by a five-person board, to be appointed by the city council. The board, which will operate independently of the city council and city attorney, “will establish regulations, determine the allowable annual rent adjustment, hear individual rent adjustment petitions, and go to court to enforce the measure.” Landlords will still be able to raise rent annually, “by the percentage increase of the Consumer Price Index,” but any annual increase would be capped at
4.5 percent. The city currently has no cap on the amount of times a landlord can raise rent within a single year. The proposed charter amendment will also include a “just cause” component, wherein landlords may not evict a tenant without citing a specific lease violation (i.e. non-payment of rent, unlawful activity, or other “serious causes”). This stands in contrast to the city’s current provisions, under which a landlord “may evict good tenants without cause with as little as a 30-day notice in some cases,” per the PTU. Landlords would also be “prohibited from retaliating or harassing their tenants for reporting violations of the
Taka Nomura (left) and Mary ‘Terry’ Mackenzie were among the early founders of Orange Grove Mother’s Club.
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HOT SPOT measure.” With the average rent for a one-bedroom unit having risen 51.7 percent in the past six years (according to the PTU), the idea of rent control has been percolating for quite some time now but has failed to gain traction with the mayor or city council (three of whom are known landlords). That said, as a rentermajority city - the U.S. Census Bureau 2010-2014 American Community Survey revealed that 56 percent of Pasadena’s residents are renters.
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digital world;communicate with peers, teachers, and appropriate resources beyond the schoolhouse in support of learning; learn, share, collaborate and create to think and solve problems; manage work, equipment, resources, and timelines to lead to accomplishment; and take ownership of goals and apply resources to reach them. The latest in this endeavor is a partnership with Sprint to get students access to the internet where they not be able to. On Tuesday, PUSD officials started handing out nearly 1300 of these devices that will allow students who would otherwise not have internet access, to do homework and
Pasadena High School student Anthony Viloria, 11th Grade, examines his new Sprint hot spot device.
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other studies online. “It’s an amazing opportunity for not only our students but for the students of Pasadena Unified School District. This partnership will help us close the digital divide that many of our students face on a day to day basis and with these hotspots, be able to bridge that gap,” said
Pasadena High School Principal Robert Hernandez. Sprint hopes to help one million high school students who do not have Internet access at home reach their full potential by giving them free high-speed Internet access. Pasadena Unified is one of 118 school districts involved.
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our high school students from the San Gabriel Valley were given the Congressional Award by Representative Judy Chu at a presentation ceremony held at noon last Thursday, March 29 at the Pasadena office of Congresswoman Chu. “The Congressional Award program is a private–public partnership created by the United States Congress in 1969 to recognize and promote service, initiative, and achievement among American’s youth. It is, in fact, the highest award for youth in the country. To date, nearly eight million hours of service have been rendered by 48,000 of involved youth across the nation,” declared Congresswoman Chu. Participants have to set and accomplish goals in four program areas: voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness, and expedition/exploration. The recipients of this honor were Richard Dong from Arcadia, Julieanna Guo of Alhambra, Cristie Huang from Arcadia, and Melanie Phan from Claremont. Alhambra High School
student, Julieanna Guo, received a bronze medal. She committed to over 100 hours of volunteer service to the non-profit organization Global Youth Mission; for personal development, she practiced her piano skills for future performances and competitions; for physical fitness she reduced her mile run time from eleven minutes to under nine minutes; for her expedition/exploration she travelled to Boston to compare the culture and history of the East and the West Coast. Cristie Huang from Arcadia High School was awarded a bronze medal. She volunteered at the Arcadia Retirement Center to care for elderly residents; for personal development she improved her piano skills and participated in solo and group recitals; for physical fitness she ran on the treadmill six times a week to increase her stamina; for expedition/exploration she travelled to Japan and experienced various sites. Melanie Phan, who attends Claremont High School, received a silver medal. She spent over 200 hours volunteering as a Human Services personnel for San Bernardino County. For her personal development she committed to expanding her guitar
skills. For physical fitness she increased her overall time in breast stroke and was able to make it to the top 20 girls for the swimming finals. For her expedition she travelled to Georgia to learn more about the Southern culture. Arcadian Richard Dong, whom Congresswoman Chu introduced as someone she knows quite well because he was in intern in her office in 2015, is a junior at San Marino High School (SMHS) and received the bronze medal. For volunteer service he worked as a teacher’s aide for SMHS; for personal development he refined his piano skills to perform multiple hours per week at local schools, churches, and online; for physical fitness he focused at recovering from his 2015 medical treatment for gallstones; for expedition/ exploration he traveled to Taiwan to tour sites including Taiwan Science Museum, Liberty Square, and Taipei World Trade Center. “Through this experience I developed time management skills, gained the courage to face challenges head-on, grew and matured as a young adult,” says Dong. “It helped me tremendously to become enduring and resilient, to rebound
Congresswoman Judy Chu (center) gave Congressional Awards to four San Gabriel Valley students (from left to right): Julieanne Guo, Richard Dong, Melanie Phan, and Cristie Huang.
from setbacks and become stronger physically, mentally, and psychologically. Like me, young people today face enormous pressure – to participate in arts and sports, volunteer for community service while doing well academically. We might think of them as activities to cram into our already busy lives, but we should also realize that they prepare us to make a difference in the world.” Dong was diagnosed with cholecystitis when he was 14
years old and had to miss a year of school to recover from it. He has first-hand knowledge about fighting against medical challenge. Through it all he managed to not only get back on his feet but to push himself to achieve greater things. In addition to this recent accomplishment, Dong travelled to Washington DC in February to receive a medal for Outstanding Student for 2017 from the International Leadership Foundation (ILF).
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But, more importantly, Dong has mustered the energy and found the time to serve others using his talent as a pianist, performing in senior centers and schools. He is also lending his assistance in homeless shelters and fundraising for them. Representative Chu was correct when she said the recipients of the Congressional Award are outstanding young people. We can all rest easy to leave the future in their capable hands.
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New Croissant on the Block: Wheat Shop
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pace is a luxury in ever-growing Old Town Pasadena, where you’re fortunate to find an open chair at the more popular weekend spots. New bakery Wheat Shop is changing all that with plenty of room for your laptop, latte, and perhaps a couple of friends thrown in, too. Founded in 2016, the Old Town Pasadena location is a new start-up run by the gifted pastry chefs of Le Cordon Bleu. Co-owned by Terry Zeng, one of three managing partners, the bakery offers a clever blend of French and Japanese-influenced delicacies with the conveniences of a modern coffee shop. “The service style of the Wheat Shop is counter service where the guest will order from the counter and the items will be delivered to their table,” explained Zeng. “It’s a comfortable and exciting part of this location. We
Among Wheat Shop’s most popular items is its matcha mirror mousse: a matcha biscuit topped with intense matcha cream covered by—you guessed it—a glossy matcha glaze. - Photo by Emily G. Peters
serve with smiles!” Wheat Shop’s ambience is as light and airy as its classic croissant. Rows of neat white tables and covetable outlets are available for students and business-folk alike, along with communal tables and a window bar to accommo-
date plenty of passersby. Among its expansive baked goods menu are both savory and sweet items including a variety of croissants, sandwiches, shortbreads, cream puffs and more. Zeng has a few favorites of his own. “The chocolate chip
cookie, milk tea and green tea tiramisu are some of our signature items that everyone must try,” he said. And for the true matcha enthusiast? “Try our matcha mirror mousse cake.” Everything is baked fresh first thing in the
morning, and special orders for custom cakes are available, too. Milk teas and gourmet coffees balance out the sweetness of the pastries, while the truly adventurous can go wild with customizable slushies and smoothies with matcha whipped
cream. The flavors are solid, the service friendly and the location convenient—ticking all the boxes for a potential new Pasadena hotspot. While Zeng and his partners hope to see Wheat Shops spring up all over Los Angeles, the Pasadena location is special—particularly as part of the city’s impressive culinary past. “Old Town Pasadena is a historic city—and a significant artistic center,” said Zeng. “As a modern bakery with fine art decoration and pastry products, Wheat Shop is a perfect fit for Pasadena.” Wheat Shop is located at 39 N. Raymond Ave. in Old Town Pasadena. To help spread the word about the bakery, Wheat Shop is currently offering a $5 gift card to anyone who posts about their Wheat Shop experience on Instagram. Contact the cafe at www.wheatshops.com | 626.8084444 | info@wheatshops. com and follow along on Facebook and Instagram @WheatShop and Twitter @ShopWheat.
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Yajen TAN love breakfast. Whether it’s out to the local breakfast diner for pancakes and sausage, or at home with my usual smoothie or oats, I think breakfast is a huge opportunity to both enjoy a delicious meal and set yourself up for an effective day. I’ve experimented with dozens of breakfast options and how well they hold up to various activities to see which ones really work the best. So here are a couple breakfast options that can make or break your day. Oatmeal This is one of my favorite meals. A well-designed bowl of oats can really help stabilize your energy levels throughout the day. Thanks to the high-fiber content, oatmeal helps me avoid crashing by midday or late afternoon. The best part of oatmeal is that there is so much flexibility in how you can prepare it, you can almost add in whatever
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ingredients that you enjoy the most. Whenever I get tired of my usual recipe, I'll mix it up a little and make my Reese's pieces flavored oats. Breakfast sandwich I know a lot of people enjoy a hot and fresh meal when they wake up in the morning. If you’re one of those people, then a breakfast sandwich is definitely a great option for you. Don’t make the mistake of running off to your local fast food joint, you can easily make a nutrient-dense breakfast sandwich in minutes. Fresh-made Breakfast smoothie The breakfast smoothie has become part of my daily routine. It’s super easy on
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my stomach and contains tons of fibrous vegetables that I otherwise struggle to get into my diet. If you find that you have trouble getting in enough vegetables into your diet too, I definitely recommend giving breakfast smoothies a shot. No breakfast at all Fasting was something that I played around with a lot in the past year. It’s definitely something that has received a lot of attention in the fields of health and wellness lately. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com
t’s been nearly 100 years since British archaeologist Howard Carter first discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamun in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. Since that time, the world has been fascinated with the golden history and mysterious life of the Boy King. To celebrate the 100-year anniversary of this famous discovery, the California Science Center in Los Angeles is showcasing the world premiere of “King Tut: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh” – the largest King Tut exhibition ever toured. Featuring more than 150 authentic artifacts from King Tut’s tomb, the exhibit is a dramatic new presentation, with dazzling multimedia effects to complement the many priceless pieces and help immerse guests in the life and times of the pharaoh, who lived more than 3,000 years ago. The exhibition’s curated
Archaeologist Howard Carter accompanies artifacts from King Tut’s tomb after its 1922 discovery in Egypt. - Courtesy photo / Heritage Image Partnership Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo)
collection represents the largest assembly of artifacts and gold from the Boy King’s tomb ever on public display outside of Egypt, which has historically been limited to approximately 50 items. On show will be many items King Tut himself used in life and in death, including: golden jewelry, elaborate carvings, sculptures, and ritual antiquities. Forty percent of these artifacts will be leaving Egypt for the first and last time before returning for permanent display at the new Grand Egyptian Museum, which is currently under construction. “As a part of the celebration, Egypt is sending 150 masterpieces to tour all over the world…Please see them, visit them, before they return back to Egypt forever,” said Dr. Mostafa Waziry, Secretary General of the Ministry of State for Antiquities, Egypt. California Science Center President Jeff Rudolph says the exhibit’s ornate artifacts and multimedia displays
will “stimulate interest in the many sciences related to archaeology. Guests will also learn how the scientific analysis of his 3,000 year-old mummy revealed new information about his health and lineage, as well as how cutting-edge archeological tools are assisting in discovering tombs and analyzing existing ones in ways never before imagined.” The display encourages guests to follow King Tut as he journeys from death through the underworld to find his place in the afterlife, learning how each burial artifact was used to assist him in his lifeafter-death journey. According to the ancient Egyptians, a man dies twice. First, when his soul leaves his body and a second time after the death of the last person who speaks his name. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com
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Arcadia City Notices NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia is accepting bids to provide On-site Shredding Services. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “On-site Shredding Services” 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. Bids are due no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at which time said bids shall be publicly opened. Copies of the bid may be obtained in the Purchasing Office, Administrative Services Department, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, 91007. Said specifications and bid forms 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. CITY OF ARCADIA PURCHASING OFFICE Dated: April 4, 2018 Publish: April 5 and April 9, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY
CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICE INVITING BIDS The City of Arcadia (Owner) will receive sealed bids for the CITY FACILITIES ADA IMPROVEMENTS Project. The Project, which includes, but is not limited to, sandblasting and striping parking lot layout to install additional ADA parking stalls, installation of curb ramps, installation of ADA concrete pathway and signs and also a partial remodel of the City Council Chambers which includes relocation of assembly seating and new dais access walkway with handrails, must be completed within 15 working days, as provided in the Bid and Contract Documents. Bidders are strongly encouraged to review the Bid Documents (including the more detailed Notice Inviting Bids included therein) for more complete information regarding the Project and submission of bids. Bids must be submitted to the Owner on the Owner’s Contract Bid Forms. Prospective Bidders may obtain Bid Documents only from the DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ ENGINEERING DIVISION at the following address: 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. 91066-6021, (626) 574-5486. Please contact the DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION for more information, including availability of Bid Documents and mailing costs. A Pre-Bid Conference and Site Walk will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. All Bids must be addressed, sealed in an envelope and received by the office of the CITY CLERK no later than 11:00 a.m. on April 26, 2018. All Bids will be publicly opened, examined and read aloud at the CITY CLERK’S OFFICE at that time. Bids shall be valid for 60 days after the bid opening date. Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier's check, or a Bid Bond in favor of the Owner in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted Total Bid Price. Prior to award of the Contract, the successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Bid Price, on the forms provided and in the manner described in the Bid Documents. Contractor shall comply with PCC § 4108 with respect to subcontractor bond requirements. Pursuant to B&P Code § 7028.15 and PCC § 3300, Contractors shall possess the following California Contractor's license(s) in order to perform the Work: “B” Class. All contractors and subcontractors must be eligible pursuant to the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/debar.html) and the Federal System for Award Management, to do public works projects. Bidders are advised that this Contract is a public work for purposes of the California Labor Code, which requires payment of prevailing wages. Owner has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rates, and will place them on file at the Owner’s office and make them available to any interested party upon request. This construction project is being funded in whole or in part with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fed-
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eral Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Federal Labor Standards Provisions (HUD-4010 form) including the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon & Related Acts (DBRA) will be enforced. The current Federal Wage Decision will be the one in effect 10-days prior to the bid opening date, and can be found at www.wdol.gov. In the event of a conflict between Federal and State wage rates, the higher of the two will prevail. Pursuant to PCC § 22300, the successful Contractor may substitute securities equivalent to monies withheld by the Owner. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informality or irregularity in any Bid received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective Bids received. /s/ Lisa Mussenden Chief Deputy City Clerk/ Records Manager Publish Date: April 5 and 12, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY
Monrovia City Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 SOUTH IVY AVENUE MONROVIA, CA 91016 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA 2018-01 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-14 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-15 A public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Monrovia at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in the City Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California to consider the proposed Open Space Element of the Monrovia General Plan and the Negative Declaration for the Open Space Element and Park Master Plan. The Open Space Element and Park Master Plan are documents that address the comprehensive and long-range preservation and conservation of open space land, describes characteristics of the existing park system, projects the need for parks, and provides goals and policies as well as strategies to implement those policies. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the City’s local CEQA Guidelines, the City has conducted an Initial Study which shows that the proposed project (Open Space Element and Park Master Plan) will not have a significant impact on the environment. The adoption of the draft Negative Declaration is therefore proposed. Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission recommended approval of GPA2018-01 and Negative Declaration at their March 14, 2018 meeting. The public comment period for the proposed Negative Declaration was February 22, 2018 through March 14, 2018. The City collected written comments on the proposed Negative Declaration and accepted oral public comment at the Public Hearing held by the Planning Commission on March 14, 2018. The Initial Study and the draft Negative Declaration are on file and available for review in the offices of the Planning Division at the address below. The Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, April 12, 2018 after 4:00 p.m. at Monrovia City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, Community Development Department and on the City’s website at www.cityofmonrovia.org/planning. The purpose of this public hearing is to afford the public an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed Open Space Element. 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. If you need additional information on this matter or have questions, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565 or e-mail at planning@ ci.monrovia.ca.us. Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de un cambio de la ley indicada arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto del Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565. Sheri Bermejo Planning Division Manager PLEASE PUBLISH ON APRIL 5, 2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY
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Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: IRENE AGUILAR GOMEZ CASE NO. 18STPB01550
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of IRENE AGUILAR GOMEZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MICHAEL GOMEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MICHAEL GOMEZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/30/18 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner JAMES A. FRIEDEN, ESQ. SBN 73983 LAW OFFICE OF JAMES A. FRIEDEN 1717 FOURTH ST. THIRD FLOOR SANTA MONICA CA 90401 4/2, 4/5, 4/9/18 CNS-3116834# MONROVIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ELIZABETH ROSE DUQUESNEL CASE NO. 18STPB03000
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ELIZABETH ROSE DUQUESNEL. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EILEEN M. CAMERON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that EILEEN M. CAMERON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions
without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/01/18 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 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 JOHN C. LANSING SBN 257182 TAYLOR SUMMERS TOROSSIAN & LANSING LLP 301 E COLORADO BLVD. STE 450 PASADENA CA 91101 4/5, 4/9, 4/12/18 CNS-3116994# ARCADIA WEEKLY
Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 007585-GG Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names and address of the Seller/Licensee are: HARSHAD CHIMANBHAI PATEL AND JAYA HARSHAD PATEL, 338 S. MYRTLE AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016 The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: N/A The business is known as: OLD TOWN PIZZA The names, and address of the Buyer/ Transferee are: RSSA LIGHTNING LLC, 400 N. 4TH AVE, ARCADIA, CA 91006 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Sellers/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: NONE The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TRADE NAME, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, CONVENANT NOT TO COMPETE and are located at: 338 S. MYRTLE AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016 The kind of license to be transferred is: Type: ON-SALE BEER AND WINE - EATING PLACE, License #41-511019 now issued for the premises located at: 338 S. MYRTLE AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016 The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is MAY 2, 2018 at the office of: CAPITAL TRUST ESCROW, 280 S BEVERLY DR, #300, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including estimated inventory, is the sum of $199,000.00, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CASH $199,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/ Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. DATED: MARCH 21, 2018 HARSHAD CHIMANBHAI PATEL & JAYA HARSHAD PATEL, Seller(s)/Licensee(s) RSSA LIGHTNING LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Buyer(s)/ Transferee(s) LA1998883 MONROVIA WEEKLY 4/5/18
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can damage the gums and bone that holds your teeth in your mouth. I am constantly told by patients that it is normal that their gums bleed. My answer is; do you think it is normal when any other body part bleeds? The answer is of course not. It is imperative that you contact your dentist to evaluate the damage that the gum disease has caused and what the possible solutions might be. Xerostomia ( also called dry mouth) can cause bad breath. Think of saliva as bathing your teeth and washing some of the plaque and dead cells on the tongue, gums
and cheeks away. Dry mouth can be a side effect of medications, salivary gland problems and breathing through your mouth. It is imperative that you contact your dentist to evaluate possible causes of “ bad breath” because it could be an early warning sign of other medical and or dental problems. About Dr. Canzoneri: Dr. Kenneth Canzoneri maintains a private family practice in Arcadia, Ca. He specializes in advanced laser dentistry and rebuilding smiles for both cosmetics and function. Please call (626)446-1679 for an appointment or visit canzoneridentistry.com
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Dear Editor: Terry, I enjoyed reading your coverage of the City Of Pasadena Road Diet article. I didn't see any coverage in the Pasadena Weekly. Must be they didn't get standing room spots in the PCC meeting room on Foothill Blvd. It was quite a crowd! My thought was just how much did it cost to have that meeting? Maybe that
could be another story for the future. I've been to many city meetings and this one finally warmed my heart that the folks in Pasadena have finally woken up to what is happen to our city when city officials think we are not looking and don't care with their decisions made on our behalf. My other thought was why did the city even have the meeting when they knew a delay was in order and why didn't they asked the citizens first before spending the money on a study" their thoughts" on such a major project? It
seems the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing when decisions are being made? Now, who's fault is that? Where were the studies on Noise and air quality when some of the reasoning for such a project was for public safety. I thought public safety included public health risks, which we have no idea of those values on a daily basis? If we knew, maybe we would change our views on many transportation issues for the entire San Gabriel Valley? Richard L
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ith Rio Hondo League play looming on the horizon, Monrovia baseball is polished and primed for another run at an elusive title. Other than losses to Sierra Vista and La Salle, the Wildcats (9-2-1) have brushed aside the competition. As of April 2, Monrovia has blanked their opponents on four different occasions
and beaten three opponents by 10 or more runs. In addition, the Wildcats have gone unbeaten in their last six games and have not allowed more than two runs in each of those games. Most recently, the team traveled down to Hemet to compete in the Titans Spring Baseball Classic over the weekend. In the first couple of games, Monrovia trounced Rancho Verde (4-8) and Lakeside (5-7) by a combined scored of 27-4. In the Rancho Verde game, junior shortstop Sennet Schultz and senior
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catcher Steven Bermudez did most of the heavy lifting
on offense. Schultz was perfect at the plate, going
3-3 with three RBIs while Bermudez went 1-3 and also knocked in three RBIs. Pitcher Josh Delgado picked up the win in that contest as the senior threw five innings, dealing four strikeouts and allowing only one hit. This win marked Delgado’s third on the season, which keeps his ERA at 0.32. Monrovia’s meeting with Lakeside featured more dominance from the Wildcats. On offense, Bermudez picked up where he left off from last game, bringing in two RBIs while
going 1-3 at the plate. Seniors William Clayton and Gabriel Arellano also pitched in with three RBIs apiece. The Wildcats’ pitching staff put together a balanced performance against Lakeside. With the game only lasting five innings, Trevor McPherson and Angel Pargas threw the first four innings while Cole Mitchell came in to close it out. Upon returning from the Titans Spring Baseball Classic, the Wildcats will open league play on Monday with a road fixture against San Marino (4-5-1).
Muir In Search Of A Mid-Season Rhythm Aaron VALDEZ sports@beaconmedianews.com
As the Muir softball team dives deeper into Pacific League play, the Mustangs will quickly need to develop some sort of consistency if they plan to contend for the title. In recent years, the Mustangs have never turned out to be serious contender for the Pacific League title. However, Lester Gamble and his squad are more determined than even to make some real noise this season. With two league games already its belt, Muir is still in good position to challenge teams like Crescenta Valley (2-0 Pacific, 13-1 Overall) and Burbank (2-0 Pacific, 5-3 Overall). The Mustangs seemed to have gotten off on the right foot by handing Hoover an 11-8
The Arcadia track & field team hosted Burroughs and Pasadena at Slater Stadium in its seventh meet this season on Thursday. – Aaron Valdez / Beacon Media News
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defeat to open league play. Despite the impressive outing, Muir followed up the win with an uninspired performance in a 13-3 loss to Glendale. It was evident their consistency issue reared its ugly head during the loss, especially considering that the Mustangs had actually opened up a
3-1 in the second inning. By the time this article is published, Muir will have already been put through the test with a contest against Burbank on Tuesday. The Mustangs will then be heading to Burroughs for a game against the Indians on Thursday.
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The Arcadia track and & field team put together another solid outing as the Apaches hosted Pasadena and Burroughs in it’s seventh meet this season on Thursday. Before competing at the San Gabriel Valley Championships in a couple of weeks, the Apaches used this meet to sharpen their skills and prepare for the second half of the season.
On the boys’ side, every Apache participating in the 100-meter dash hit a personal record. Aiden Johnson clocked in at 11.44a, good enough for second place just behind Pasadena’s Asher Smith (11.08a). Anthony Carranza and Soichiro Nagao also had impressive showings in the 800 meters and the 3200 meters, respectively. Carranza placed first with a time of 2:03.31a while Nagao recorded a personal best time of 9:49.92a. Arcadia’s 4x100 and the
4x400 relay teams dominated as well, earning first place in their respective events. Highlights from the girls’ side include Natalie Stepanian’s performance in the 3200 meters event. She clocked in at first place with a time of 11:33.82a, which was more than a minute less than second place Lakely Nealis from Burroughs. The girls’ 4x100 relay team managed to edge out Burroughs and Pasadena for a first-place finish with a time of 50.61a.
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