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PASADENA’S OCCUPANCY INSPECTION PROGRAM TO UNDERGO SIGNIFICANT CHANGES

City staff will develop methodology that ‘piggybacks’ OIP onto private third-party inspections; will return before council within 30 days Gus HERRERA gherrera@beaconmedianews.com

n a night when budget discussions dominated the city council’s meeting agenda, it was an item that will change how real estate transactions are conducted in the City of Pasadena that ended up filling the seats. A platoon of local

realtors, many of whom sported a sticker that read “no illegal searches,” attended council’s latest regular meeting in hopes that the city’s occupancy inspection program (OIP) would be amended or scrapped altogether. The program, which has drawn criticism from local SEE INSPECTION PROGAM PAGE 12

Although highly unpopular, the OIP stands as one of the city’s only effective tools to formally identify and deter illegal additions/renovations that could otherwise go unreported during a property’s point of sale. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

Gang Member Sentenced to 332 Years to Life in Prison for Drive-By Shooting in Pasadena A member of the Du Roc Crips gang in Duarte was sentenced Monday to 332 years to life in state prison for his role in the shooting of seven bystanders in Pasadena, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced. Marquis Duran Turner, of Apple Valley, was convicted by a jury on April 2 of one count each

of conspiracy to commit murder and shooting at an occupied motor vehicle, and seven counts of attempted murder. Deputy District Attorney David Ayvazian of the Hardcore Gang Division said the jury also found true gang allegations and allegations of a principal discharging a firearm causing great

bodily injury. On March 28, a different jury found co-defendant Anthony Deon Edwards, aka Deon Jackson, of Duarte guilty of the same counts and allegations. Edwards was sentenced on April 26 to 246 years to life in state prison. On Jan. 16, 2017, SEE GANG MEMBER PAGE 13

PASADENA PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES MARIJUANA HEALTH EDUCATION CAMPAIGN The Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) has launched a campaign to inform the public about the health effects of cannabis, commonly known as marijuana. The goal of the local educational campaign is to raise awareness about the health effects of cannabis use and the legal consequences of cannabis consumption while

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driving, which can impair driving abilities. The ads are focused on reaching youth and marijuana users, and will be placed inside Pasadena Transit buses. On November 9, 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64, known as the “Adult Use of Marijuana Act” or “AUMA”, which legalized the recreational use and smallscale personal cultivation of

cannabis for individuals age 21 and older. On January 2, 2018, the proposition allowed for the sale and taxation of recreational marijuana. Although the sale of cannabis continues to be prohibited in Pasadena, education to protect the health of Pasadena residents is necessary due to the availability of cannabis from SEE MARIJUANA PAGE 13

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3 Myths About Detoxes Debunked By Dr. Tamika Henry, MD, MBA Everyone is getting ready for summer and that means trying to lose those extra winter pounds fast. You might even be thinking you should do a detox... let’s chat about that. Here are a few myths you might believe are true about doing a detox and what you should really do instead. Myth #1: You don’t need to do a Detox because your body already does that for you. One of the comments I hear most often when I suggest someone do a detox is “my body already does that.” And, you know what, they’re half right. Our bodies do cleanse and detox themselves, in fact, we have multiple organs that help to accomplish that very task, like our liver, kidneys, and lungs. But, and this is a pretty big but, the world is full of toxins that our bodies didn’t interact with even just 50 years ago. We come into contact with thousands of chemicals every day, not to mention the hundreds of synthetic chemicals we put into our bodies on a daily basis with the foods we eat. So, yes our bodies were designed to handle cleaning the toxins out of our systems and taking them out with the trash, but they just can’t handle the toxin overload that our modern lifestyles inflict on them. Finally, I want to stress something here - doing a detox is more than just getting rid of the bad stuff. You have to add back the right stuff, or else the detox won’t have any benefit.

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The Legislative and Government Affairs Committee considered the array of initiatives on the June 5th ballot. In deciding whether or not to take a position, the Committee analyzed whether a particular measure would impact the local economy, local businesses as a whole, or individual Chamber members. The Legislative and Government Affairs Committee is recommending the following positions on local ballot measures: Ballot Measure AA: Adjusts the City Election Calendar. OPPOSE. The measure would align the

city elections, as required by state law, to match statewide election cycles. While this is required by law, the means the City Council chose to implement the rules is nonsensical. Unlike the PUSD, which will go to plurality voting where the candidate with the most votes wins, the City Council chose to maintain the primary election and general election cycles, where if no candidate receives a majority of votes in the primary, there will be a run-off election at the next statewide cycle, which would be in November. The City election cycle would, possibly, begin in advance of the March

primary and not conclude until the following November. The committee found this extended election cycle to be expensive and simply too long for voters to remain engaged. Ballot Measure BB: Adjusts Pasadena Unified School District Election Calendar. SUPPORT. The measure puts PUSD in compliance with state law and allows for plurality voting, where the candidate with the most votes in the election wins outright, whether they receive a majority of votes or not. Ballot Measure CC: Commercial Cannabis Regulations. OPPOSE. The measure

put forth by the City Council is extremely restrictive, allowing for only six retail outlets in Pasadena and imposing severe distance restrictions. While the committee appreciates keeping distance requirements for recreational marijuana sales from schools, residences and homes, they felt the small number allowed would simply mean the status quo would prevail, where illegal sales would predominate the local marketplace, or retail operators would set up in neighboring communities. The overwhelming majority of Pasadena voters supported the legalization of recre-

ational marijuana. The City of Pasadena should heed those voters and place meaningful distance requirements but not allow for only a minimal number of retail outlets. Ballot Measure DD: Cannabis Business Tax. SUPPORT. The measure allows for collection of business taxes and fees from retail cannabis operations. Funding would support regulation enforcement and potentially provide funds for city operations. The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce does not endorse individual candidates for office.

4th of July Grand Marshal Steve Heydorff The volunteers of the Sierra Madre 4th of July Committee are pleased and excited to announce that the 2018 Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal will be Sierra Madre’s very own Steve Heydorff. The Grand Marshal is a person, or persons, whose efforts over a long period of time have been beneficial to the community of Sierra Madre. The title of Grand Marshal is intended to honor a person or persons’ volume of work, dedication, and overall enhancements to our community. Steve recently retired as Sierra Madre’s Fire Chief after serving 37 years (mostly volunteer) on the Sierra Madre Fire Department. Steve really is our Hometown Hero making a difference in our lives every day. Steve spent the last 39 years making Sierra Madre his home. He moved here in 1979 with his wife Lynette and eventually they raised two daughters, Farrell and

that his biggest accomplishment is seeing all the career firefighters who began their careers volunteering right here in Sierra Madre, finding their passion and following their dreams. Steve, a true Hometown Hero, is a dedicated

husband, father, and friend to many. He is funny, kind, generous, and a wholeheartedly devoted contributor to our town. He is a shining example of the sort of person who makes Sierra Madre such a magical place to live.

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Gillian. His first volunteer act was the building of a covered bridge in the Sierra Madre Canyon on Brookside Lane. Chief Heydorff joined the then Volunteer Fire Department in 1981, became a volunteer Engineer in 1985, volunteer EMT in 1988, volunteer Captain in 1989, and in 2001, continuing his volunteer duties, began serving part-time in the City’s Fire Prevention Bureau. Steve proudly states

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The Arcadia Weekly has been adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation in court case number GS 004333 for the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California. The Monrovia Weekly has been adjudicated as a newspaper of General Circulation in Court Case GS 004759 City of Monrovia, County of Los Angeles, State of California.

Early-bird pricing still available for the 2018 Fountain to the Falls Run/ Walk & Health Fair, the 6.38 mile out-and-back race from the Library Park Fountain to

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Traffic Collisions and Electrical Fire Keep Arcadia Fire Busy On Saturday, May 5th at 11:11 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a traffic collision in the 400 block of East Huntington Drive. Fire crews arrived to find a truck had backed into a fire hydrant and sheared it from the pavement. The resulting geyser flooded an adjacent vehicle before the water could be shut off. The driver of the vehicle was not injured. Training During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire

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Thirty job-training programs drive increases in local wages and employment recognition for achieving goals across three measurements of students’ success: A substantial increase in earnings, attainment of a living wage pegged to regional conditions, and work in a field closely matched to the student’s field of study. The results stand out as among the strongest in the state. Twenty-six PCC programs reached the target on one of the metrics, earning Bronze Star status, while two hit two targets for Silver Stars. Two more programs, radiologic technology and registered nursing, earned Gold Star status by meeting all three goals. “These results show the power of a community college education,” said Terry Giugni, PCC’s vice president

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Students enrolled in thirty career education programs at Pasadena City College are likely to see a boost in their careers following their studies, according to new data released by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. Thirty job-training programs at the college – from cosmetology to biotechnology, and many in between – have been recognized as “Strong Workforce Stars” under a statewide program designed to drive success in earning power and social mobility. The program is part of the state’s $200 million annual investment in career training programs at California’s 114 community colleges. At PCC, programs earned Bronze, Silver, and Gold Star

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ARCADIA April 29 Shortly before 5:44 p.m., an officer responded to Vons, 745 West Naomi Avenue, regarding a shoplift report. The officer discovered the suspect, a 23-year-old male from Compton, concealed groceries in his backpack prior to exiting the store, failing to make payment. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At approximately 11:02 p.m., officers responded to a traffic collision near the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue. Upon contacting the drivers, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from one of them. A field sobriety test determined the 29-year-old male from Pasadena had a blood alcohol content of .20%. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The suspect was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for evaluation. April 30

Just after 3:15 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a theft report. An investigation revealed the victim accidentally transferred $1,300.00 into the wrong account and the receiver of said money refused to return the funds. The suspect is a male from Arcadia and an acquaintance of the victim. The investigation is ongoing. May 1

Around 11:55 a.m., an officer responded to Abercrombie and Fitch, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a grand theft report. Surveillance footage

blotters revealed four suspects stole approximately $2,490.00 worth of jeans. All of the suspects are described as Hispanic females, ages 18 to 25-yearsold. The investigation is ongoing. May 2

Shortly after 6:55 p.m., an officer responded to 24 Hour Fitness, 125 North First Avenue, regarding a commercial burglary report. An investigation revealed an unidentified suspect entered the men’s locker room, broke into the victim’s locker, and stole his wallet, cell phone, and car keys. The officer discovered two other victims had their lockers broken into and their property stolen as well. The investigation is ongoing. At about 10:07 p.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a stolen vehicle report. Between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect stole the victim’s 1999 Honda Civic from the parking lot. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. May 3

Before 12:02 a.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the intersection of Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue for driving while using a cellphone. A records check revealed the suspect, a 58-year-old male from Norwalk, had three misdemeanor warrants. During a consensual search of the vehicle, the officer located a methamphetamine pipe. The driver was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At approximately 5:34 p.m., an officer responded to a

residence in the 00 block of Woodland Lane regarding a package theft report. Surveillance footage revealed the suspect exited a green Honda Civic, stole the victim’s package and fled. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 30-years-old, wearing a white tank top, black pants, and an LA Dodger hat. The investigation is ongoing. May 4

At about 1:55 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Magna Vista Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue for speeding. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the suspect was driving with a blood alcohol content of .179%. The 20-year-old male from Los Angeles was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. May 5

Shortly after 3:23 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 300 block of Coyle Avenue regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed unknown suspects entered the home while the victim was out of the country and it is unknown if any property was stolen. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

At approximately 6:21 p.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Race Track, 285 West Huntington Drive, regarding a battery report. A male victim was attacked by a male suspect for no apparent reason. The suspect, a 42-year-old male from Beverly Hills, was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

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At 3:04 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 100 block of E. Huntington when he saw two subjects near the intersection who appeared to be intoxicated. He stopped to speak with them. A computer check revealed one of the subjects had multiple warrants for his arrest; he was arrested and taken into custody. The second subject was intoxicated, but was capable of caring for their own safety.

At 8:42 a.m., residents in the 100 block of N. Highland reported a female subject going through people’s trashcans on the street. Officers arrived and located the subject. A computer check revealed she had several warrants for her arrest, so she was arrested and taken into custody. A search incident to arrest revealed she was in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, which were added to her charges. April 28

At 12:56 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the 1400 block of S. Myrtle when he saw a motorist in front of him commit a vehicle code violation. The officer stopped the vehicle and approached the driver, who appeared to be intoxicated. Field sobriety tests were conducted and the driver was arrested for DUI. At 5:29 p.m., a resident in the 600 block of Anita arrived home and discovered someone had taken a package from their front porch that had been delivered earlier in the day by UPS. This investigation is continuing.

April 30 At 4:21 p.m., officers responded to a home in the 500 block of W. Duarte regarding a possible family argument. When they arrived, they discovered a male subject in the home had hit his wife, but did not cause any visible injuries. He was arrested for domestic battery.

At 8:40 p.m., the employee of a convenience store in the 900 block of W. Duarte reported a male subject walking back and forth in the business parking lot. The subject was yelling and causing a disturbance. Officers arrived and contacted the subject. They found him to be under the influence of a controlled substance, so he was arrested and taken into custody. He was later issued a citation to appear in court on the charge. May 1

At 8:47 a.m., the manager at an apartment complex in the 1200 block of S. Alta Vista saw a female subject sleeping inside one of the vacant apartments. Officers arrived and contacted the subject. A computer check revealed she had a warrant for her arrest, so she was arrested and taken into custody. She was also charged with trespassing.

At 4:31 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 100 block of W. Foothill when she saw a motorist talking on their cellphone while driving. She stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver. A computer check revealed the driver had a warrant for his arrest, so he was arrested and taken into custody. May 2

At 5:38 p.m., officers were alerted to a vehicle traveling north in the 2000

block of S. Myrtle that was wanted in connection with a felony that had previously occurred in San Bernardino County. Officers located the vehicle and contacted the driver. A computer check revealed the driver had a warrant for her arrest, so she was arrested and taken into custody. Residential Burglary

At 8:16 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of El Nido arrived home and discovered someone had forced entry into her home through a sliding glass door. She entered the home and saw that it had been ransacked. This investigation is continuing.

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May 5 A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation at about 10:04AM. During the interview process the driver admitted to having methamphetamine inside of his vehicle. The driver gave officers a consent to search his vehicle. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found inside of the vehicle. The driver was arrested and transported to the Pasadena jail. A theft of personal items occurred from an unlocked vehicle in the 200 block of Santa Anita Ct. by an unknown person(s).

Following a stop for an equipment violation in the 1300 block of N. Santa Anita Ave. the driver was not able to identify himself and said his driver’s license was suspended. The driver and passenger were later found to be in possession of narcotics and the passenger had a misdemeanor warrant. Both subjects were transported to the Pasadena Jail.

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What Everybody Ought to Know About the Renaissance Pleasure Faire alex CORDERO corderoalex82@yahoo.com

he Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire makes an annual visit every spring at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, minutes away from the City of Pasadena. It is here from April, 7th through May, 20th with a different theme every weekend. This upcoming weekend of May 12th, and 13th, the Renaissance Faire will be featuring a new theme, “Heroes & Villains”. The theme event will have recognizable characters with outgoing personalities to join you and your family for amazing photos and create that perfect social media post. In addition, during this upcoming weekend there will be a “Maids of Honour in Training” event for ages six through ten. This event takes place in the Nobles Glade section of the Faire and you will learn how to tend to the Queen. The little ones might even have the opportunity to meet the Queen! There is

Deena Mauldim (top left), a local Pleasure Faire Spinner, St. Minerva’s Washer Women (bottom left) and Renaissance Pleasure Faire Dancer are some of the people you’ll see at the Renaissance Faire.

limited space so be sure to sign up at Guest Services Gazebo inside the front gates. The closing weekend of May, 19th and 20th the Faire will host a Craft Brew Celebration. It will highlight dozens

of local and international craft brews throughout the terrain. In addition you will enjoy all of the amazing attractions the Faire has to offer. One of the things you will be sure to see are “Spinners”.

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I had the pleasure of meeting Deena Mauldim a Spinner at the Renaissance Faire for the last fourteen years. The Redlands, California native has been mastering the spinning of wool into yarn technique

for the last ten years. She uses a modern spinning wheel manufactured by Kromski. She enjoys spinning, and explaining how this ancient process works. She obtains satisfaction in knowing she can accomplish

such delicate a process and be able to see her finished product as well. The Renaissance Pleasure Faire is filled with colorful, authentic energy that makes everything around you exciting while walking through this remarkable atmosphere of celebration. It is filled with activities that the entire family can enjoy such as Tea with the Queen, jousting, and musical performers. There are also individual activities that may ignite your adventurous side such as axe throwing, fencing, and archery. Everyone at the Faire is in full character, from the performers to the vendors by whom you can expect to be addressed as “m’Lady” or “m’Lorde” The entire event is engaging and everyone at the Faire initiates conversation with Renaissance jargon and European accent that makes you forget that you are in Irwindale 2018. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com

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Radiantly Beautiful and Rare Prints on Exhibit at the Huntington Library May s. ruiz MayChu@att.net

rench artist and astronomer Etienne Leopold Trouvelot (1827-1895) is largely unknown to most of us but it would be such a shame if his beautiful drawings didn’t get the acknowledgment and appreciation as the works of magnificence that they truly are. From April 28 through July 30, at the West Hall of the Huntington Library, we have the opportunity to view a rare set of lithographs depicting the pastel drawings of planets, comets, eclipses, and other celestial splendor that he created during his lifetime, in an exhibition aptly titled “Radiant Beauty: E.L. Trouvelot’s Astronomical Drawings.” “The set of 15 chromolithographs was the crowning achievement of Trouvelot’s career,” declares Krystle Satrum, assistant curator of the Jay T. Last Collection at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens. “He was both an extraordinarily talented artist and a scientist, producing more than 7,000 astronomical illustrations and some 50 scientific articles during his working life. The high quality of the artwork and the scientific observation demonstrate his uncanny ability to combine art and science in such a way as to make substantial contributions to both fields.” Trouvelot worked at the Harvard College Observatory where he made highly detailed drawings of his observations, many of which were published in the Annals

Partial Eclipse of the Moon, 1881, color lithograph. - Courtesy photo / The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

of the Astronomical Observatory of Harvard College. In 1875 he was invited to the U. S. Naval Observatory to use their 26-inch refracting telescope, the world’s largest at the time. Shortly after that, he went public, exhibiting several astronomical pastels at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Because the exhibit was a big success, he decided to team up with New York publishers Charles Scribner’s Sons to publish a portfolio of his best drawings. In 1882, 15 of his drawings were made into lithographs. While an estimated 300 of Trouvelot’s portfolios may have been published, only a handful of complete sets still exist. Initially, the collections were sold to astronomy libraries and observatories as reference tools that astronomers could use to compare with their own observations. However, as early 20th

century advances in photographic technology allowed for more accurate and detailed depictions of the stars, planets, and phenomena, these prints were discarded outright or sold to collectors. According to Satrum the exhibition has no underlying message or theme, “It’s a very visual exhibition and it’s specific in scope. We’re showing these 15 illustrations, not presenting a broader picture of Trouvelot, the artist. I simply want to share with our public a little bit about astronomy, and that these were originally drawings that were turned into lithographs.” After the exhibition the collection will go back in storage and will be available for researchers to use. But until then we can marvel at Trouvelot’s collection of rare 19th century astronomical prints that capture the most breathtaking moments in time.

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The History of Mother’s Day Following her mother’s death, Anna Jarvis embarked on a remarkable campaign. She poured out a constant stream of letters to men of prominence — President William Taft and former President Theodore Roosevelt among them — and enlisted considerable help from Philadelphia merchant John Wannamaker.

The woman considered by historians as the founder of Mother’s Day, Anna Jarvis, was only twelve years old in 1878 when she listened to her mother teach a Sunday school lesson on mothers in the Bible. “I hope and pray that someone, sometime, will found a memorial mother’s day,” the senior Jarvis said. “There are many days for men, but none for mothers.”

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By May of 1907, a Mother’s Day service had been arranged on the second Sunday in May at the Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia, where Mother Jarvis had taught. That same day a special service was held at the Wannamaker Auditorium in Philadelphia, which could seat no more than a third of the 15,000 people who showed up.

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to be a memorable day for the entire family as you celebrate the women you love most. Casita Del Campo will be open for Mother’s Day Brunch and Dinner, Sunday, May 13th from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm: 1920 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027; www. CasitaDelCampo.net

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realtor associations and the State of California alike, has been described as inconsistent, redundant, and anachronistic. Some realtors argue that the OIP holds up escrow, sometimes causing sales to fall through. While the State of California’s March 2016 audit revealed various deficiencies in the program – deficiencies that included inconsistency during inspections and a lack of follow-through once violations have been identified, according to Israel Del Toro, code enforcement manager. Yet, as was revealed by council’s discussion, the program stands as one of the city’s only effective tools to formally identify and deter illegal additions/renovations that could otherwise go unreported during a property’s point of sale. Adopted by the city’s board of directors in 1973, the OIP has not been updated since 1991 and remains “one of the most detailed” inspections, as compared to those of other cities in Los Angeles County, according to Del Toro. In fact, only 16 of the 88 cities in the county require some form of inspection at the point of sale, per city staff’s report.

Therefore, city staff recommended to council that the OIP be streamlined in the following ways: re-focus inspections on critical life/ safety violations, allow selfcertification for minor code violations, and exempt condominium/townhouse units from mandatory inspections. City staff acknowledged that the need for the OIP has changed “significantly in the past 27 years” – improved housing stock, the prevalence of private third-party home inspections (typically initiated by the buyer and commonly required by lenders), and changes in technology have all exacerbated the redundancy of the city’s point-of-sale inspections. Yet, once all the arguments had been heard, the council was split. Council Members Margaret McAustin, Tyron Hampton, and John Kennedy supported scrapping the program altogether – a motion that failed by a vote of 3-5. In addition to agreeing on the OIP’s redundancy, the trio also argued that resources could be allocated more appropriately, especially given the city’s tenuous budget situation. “With flat revenue I

don’t see why we, as a city, need to be allocating our precious resources for this,” said Vice-Mayor Kennedy, “this program is, in my view, anachronistic, and we need to move on.” “This is a program that has more or less outlived its usefulness,” said McAustin, “we have to be more strategic about the deployment of our resources … this is one small opportunity to do that,” she said. On the other hand, Mayor Tornek, who admitted that the program had “not been well-managed,” cautioned council about the potential consequences of moth-balling the program. The mayor reminded everyone that the OIP remains one of the city’s only formal tools to deter illegal construction, “if we abandon this program, that risk [of getting caught] goes away and I guarantee that over time there will be more bootlegs … I think this is a critical program … I suggest that we adopt staff’s recommendation and revisit in a year.” Read Full Length Article PasadenaIndependent.com

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2018 WOMAN’S CIVIC LEAGUE OF PASADENA HOST MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDEES LUNCHEON The Woman’s Civic League’s May 7th luncheon was devoted to honoring young women from PUSD Middle Schools who have shown tremendous growth and tenacity during their middle school years. This event is always well attended with the girl’s teachers, counselors, parents, and siblings joining them for lunch and presenting the girls to the organization. These young women, while often facing familial or academic struggles, have all shown extremely signifi-

cant improvement in their grades. While lots of awards are presented at this time of year to outstanding scholars and athletes, this award goes deep into the character of the student. Rita Elshout, the WCL Ways and Means Chair arranged for Marilyn Johnson, PCC School of Math & Science, Coordinator of Instructional Technology, to be guest speaker and honor the girls with her inspiring words to further motivate them for success. Special thanks to League

member Eddie Newman, League President Lisa Fowler and her Education and Youth Services committee members. Besides a Certificate of Achievement, League member Joanie Smith created charming centerpieces at each table consisting of a gift basket of goodies including Target $100 gift certificates, Dominick’s Restaurant pizza gift certificates, beauty skin products, candy, and a Hawaiian Lei for each of the middle school girls. Visit www.wclpasadena. org for more information.

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Edwards and Turner conspired to go to Pasadena with an AR-15 rifle and a handgun to shoot at rival gang members, according to evidence presented in court. The two defendants opened fire on a group not affiliated with gangs near Garfield Avenue and Buckeye Street, the prosecutor said. One of the seven victims suffered permanent damage to her fingers as a result of the shooting. Case GA100994 was investigated by the Pasadena Police Department.

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sources outside of Pasadena and home-grown or homemade cannabis products. City Health Officer Dr. Ying-Ying Goh said, “Of the 11th grade students at Pasadena Unified School District, 26% self-reported having had tried marijuana, according to the 2016-2017 California Healthy Kids Survey. There is substantial

evidence of the association between cannabis use and increased risk of motor vehicle crashes, including in states that have legalized recreational marijuana. We want to educate everyone in our community, and especially youth, about the health risks related to marijuana use.” The current campaign was developed with input from several local youth organizations, including the Pasadena

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People’s Choice Awards Celebrates Monrovia High Student Leaders

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Two Arcadia Unified Schools Earn California Distinguished School Honors Holly Avenue Elementary School and Longley Way Elementary School in Arcadia have been named California Distinguished Schools. Honoring “some of California’s most exemplary and inspiring public schools,” the California Department of Education recently released its list of schools that received the state’s top recognition. With nearly 6,000 public elementary schools in California, less than five percent were named Distinguished Schools for 2018.

“These schools implement outstanding educational programs and practices that help California students realize their potential, and put them on the path to achieve their dreams,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson. Along with all the other Arcadia Unified School District elementary and middle schools, Holly Avenue Elementary and Longley Way Elementary have both been bestowed this coveted recognition in the past.

“It’s very rewarding to be recognized as two of the best schools in Southern California and the entire state,” said Arcadia Unified School District Superintendent Dr. David Vannasdall. “I’m so proud of all of our principals, teachers, students, staff, and parents who really work together in so many innovative ways to help our children thrive in school.” Read Full Length Article MonroviaWeekly.com

Larry Torres Elected President of Pasadena Unified Board of Education At its annual organizational meeting on May 7, 2018, the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education elected Larry Torres as its President. Patrick Cahalan was elected Vice President and Scott Phelps was elected Clerk. “It is such an incredible honor to be voted President of the Board,” said Mr. Torres. “I cannot say enough about the hard work I have experienced personally in

this district on behalf of our children. I am proud and honored to lead this organization.” Mr. Torres was elected to the Board of Education in 2015 and is the first board member to represent the newly drawn District 6. He has previously served as Board Vice President and Clerk. A National Board Certified Teacher, Mr. Torres began his teaching career in the Los Angeles Unified

School District in 1986 and was a pioneer in the middle school movement. Since 1993, he has been a teacher and coordinator at the City of Angels, an alternative K-12 program that works with students who need a non-traditional educational experience. Read Full Length Article PasadenaIndependent.com

Monrovia High Junior Natalia Guevara and Senior Eeana Torres led the school’s symbolic class walkout after the Parkland, Florida shootings in February, providing a space to honor the lives lost and for their peers to voice their thoughts and feelings without leaving campus. Guevara was recognized with the Be the Change Award and Torres with the I Can Count on You Award for their leadership during the 14th annual Renaissance People’s Choice Awards on April 17, in which Monrovia High teachers honored 60 students who made their profession rewarding. “Natalia went out with a purpose and walked with a purpose,” Garrison said. “This is a compassionate young lady who is committed and focused. I am proud to have her in my class.” Monrovia High teachers and staff nominated one or more students to honor for the event and personalized the title of the award to fit the student. Among the recognitions were: The Please Run

Monrovia High teachers honored 60 students who made their profession rewarding at the 14th annual Renaissance People’s Choice Awards. – Courtesy photo / MUSD

for President Award, The Awesome and Model Young Gent Award and the Queen of Perseverance Award. “Congratulations to all of our students who were recognized for their unique abilities and strongest character traits,” Monrovia Board President Terrence Williams said. “The People’s Choice Award highlights the diversity of students at Monrovia High and the inspiration they bring to their classmates.” The awards show was hosted by Renaissance, a student leadership group that

recognizes and celebrates student and faculty achievements throughout the year. “Thank you to our Monrovia High teachers and administrators for providing opportunities for our students to excel in their academics and also in their personal pursuits,” Monrovia Unified Superintendent Dr. Katherine Thorossian said. “Our District strives to provide a school environment that encourages our students to see their personal traits and identities as strengths to support their peers.”

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Air-Tech Heating and Air Conditioning Keep cool with Air-Tech Heating and Air Conditioning

on’t be fooled by the recent mild weather in the Southland. In an area that’s barely emerging from one of its worst historical droughts, Air-Tech Heating and Air Conditioning has one message: let’s get your home or business summer-ready. Before starting Air-Tech Heating and Air Conditioning in 1988, founder Larry Rodriguez already had years of experience in the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) field. “I helped to grow a very successful HVAC company in San Gabriel,” he explained. “I started in the field as an installer, graduated to a foreman, and as the company grew, I left the field to become the installation manager for what became a multimillion dollar installation piece of this HVAC company.” As Rodriguez’s expertise expanded, so did his desire to own his own company and see his family more. “My wife Shirley told me that if I was going to put all these hours and weekends

In celebration of their 30th anniversary, Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek joined fellow community members and the Air-Tech Heating and Air Conditioning family for a ribbon cutting ceremony in April 2018 – Courtesy photo

in, I may as well be working for myself. That’s when the thought of owning my own business turned into a process.” Like any successful entrepreneur, Rodriguez’s journey was marked by exhaustive dedication, family support and a fantastic staff that he’s particularly proud of. “Our office is the heartbeat of this company and I couldn’t ask for a better staff,”

he said. “Valerie, Evelyn, Heather and Jessica provide superb customer service and help to maintain efficiency in all aspects of the business. Our service and installation technicians are among the cleanest in the trade. Because our team takes pride in what they do, we’ve been able to maintain higher standards in job performance in the field.” Air-Tech also provides “Comfort Advisors” who work

with clients and manufacturers to ensure the best possible HVAC experience. “We have two comfort advisors, my son Rod and Alex Fish. Their extensive product knowledge is passed on to our customers providing them with the most efficient resolution for their HVAC needs,” said Rodriguez. He also recommends a maintenance plan to prolong the life of your systems.

“Duct work should always be checked during maintenance, and replacing your filter is the most important thing a homeowner can do,” he said. “Incorporating this into your maintenance plan will help reduce gas and electric bills and keep repairs to a minimum.” All this attention to detail has more than paid off. In celebration of their 30th anniversary, Air-Tech

Heating and Air Conditioning recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony with Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek. To thank the community for their support, they’re also sponsoring Air-Tech Cares, where locals can visit www. airtechac.com and vote for their favorite nonprofit (Five Acres, Friends in Deed and the Pasadena Humane Society) to receive a donation from Air-Tech. Rodriguez views all of their community work and involvement as being an extension of their family values. “It is most satisfying when our customers become part of our Air-Tech Family,” said Rodriguez. “It’s always a pleasure to complete a job, and have our customers comfortable again in their homes and businesses.” Air-Tech Heating and Air Conditioning is located at 204 S. Rosemead Blvd. in Pasadena. Contact the team at www.airtechac.com | 626-795-8880 and Facebook @airtechpasadena and vote in their Air-Tech Cares competition before Memorial Day.

Planned Parenthood Advocates Endorse Sandra Chen Lau for Pasadena City College Board of Trustees

626.462.0250 145 E. Huntington Dr. City of Arcadia

Planned Parenthood ¬¬¬¬Advocates Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley (PP Advocates) has endorsed Sandra Chen Lau for Pasadena City College Board of Trustees because of her commitment to strengthen PCC student outcomes as they relate to high quality education and access to support services like those provided by Planned Parenthood. “Sandra Chen Lau is a tireless advocate who understands the everyday challenges that many PCC students face. Issues such as enrolling in classes, transportation, and even access to health care, are all real obstacles that PCC students have to navigate,” said Sheri Bonner, President of PP Advocates. Sandra has deep roots in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley. She volunteers on the Board of the Pasadena City College Foundation, is a member of the PCC President’s Asian Pacific Islander Advisory Board, and previously served on the Patron Committee

Planned Parenthood Advocates endorse Sandra Chen Lau for Pasadena City College Board of Trustees. – Courtesy photo / Planned Parenthood Advocates Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley

for Planned Parenthood Advocates. Her background and experience makes her the ideal candidate to help lead the PCC community in a positive direction to benefit all students. PP Advocates is proud to join Sandra’s long list of supporters, and will work with her to ensure that the reproductive health care and educational needs of

PCC students are met. Sandra Chen Lau responded, "I am delighted to have the support of PP Advocates. We share a strong commitment to women's health, privacy, and choice. I look forward to working with the Planned Parenthood community on these issues when I'm elected to the Board of Trustees.

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Study Finds Kids Willing to Step Up to Help Aging Parents

What is being done to make ride-hailing services like Uber safer for women? –Courtesy photo

How Safe Is Uber? Does it Depend on Gender? It’s shorthand for the potential danger faced by women using app-based, ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft. And if you’re already dismissing how dangerous it can be, you’ve obviously missed the rash of headlines like these from across the country. - “Uber Driver Charged With Rape Ordered Held After Dangerousness Hearing” (Boston Globe, August 2016) - “Police Had Tip That Lyft Driver Charged With Sexual Assault Planned To Flee Country” (Dallas Morning News, November 2015) - “Police: Uber Driver Returns to Rape, Burglarize Passenger at Her Home” (FOX-TV New Orleans, January 2016) - “Fake Uber Driver Arrested After Brutal Sexual Assault of Passenger in Westlake: LAPD” (KTLA-TV Los Angeles, April 2016) You read correctly. Per that last headline, we’ve now

reached the point where bad guys are actually posing as Uber drivers in order to lure unsuspecting women into their cars. “With the alarming number of alleged sexual assaults involving ride-hail app drivers, it’s urgent that we bring this issue to the forefront of conversations,” says Delilah Rumburg, CEO of the nonprofit National Sexual Violence Resource Center. To that point, the organization has allied with another nonprofit, the National Limousine Association (NLA), which — in calling for a “Passenger Bill of Rights” last year as part of its “Ride Responsibly” initiative — has been spearheading a nationwide movement to subject drivers for the Ubers of the world to the same rigorous criminal background checks as those behind the wheels of taxis and limos. To up the ante, both have enlisted Pamela Anderson, of

“Baywatch” fame, to make their case in a Public Service Announcement. “You can’t always vet the driver you are using,” she says in “The Driving Game!” video, “but the service you are using should.”

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That’s the good news in a conversation many people are having these days — around aging parents — that comes courtesy of the third biennial “Fidelity Investments Family & Finance Study.” Less heartening is that nearly 4 in 10 families seem to be suffering from what can only be described as — hats off to “Cool Hand Luke” for this — a failure to communicate. Let’s start by paying homage to at least certain offspring and giving them their due credit: - While 93 percent of parents felt it would be “unacceptable” to become financially dependent on their kids, 70 percent of the adult children had no qualms about opening their wallets. - Children were much more likely to expect that they, or a sibling, would care for an ill parent than their moms and dads were (47 percent vs. 11 percent). “Despite this welcome news for parents, the study suggests several areas where they [parents] need to speak up to ensure their wishes are heard, as it appears the children may not be getting

While children are overwhelmingly willing to help aging parents, there is a failure to communicate between the two parties. –Courtesy photo

the message,” says John Sweeney, Fidelity’s Executive Vice President of Retirement and Investing Strategies. Whether it is estate execution, long-term caregiving during an illness, or help in managing investments and retirement finances, it often turns out that the very child that parents expect will handle things doesn’t have a clue the responsibility will fall to him or her. Part of this miscommunication is attributed to “timing,” given that only 33 percent of parents and their offspring agree on when it’s “appropriate” to initiate conversations related to aging. Before retirement? Upon entering retirement?

Closer to when health and/ or finances become an issue? The correct answer? Before retirement. Compounding the problem is that even when those conversations do occur, the study found, they’re not as detailed as they should be. Think about it, has your family discussed how it will cover the estimated $245,000 the average couple can expect to spend on healthcare throughout their golden years? Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com

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irst impressions mean a lot. So when I pulled into the L'Auberge Del Mar, by Destination Hotels, and saw the sun reflecting on the ocean, as it loomed slightly above the peaked roofs of the hotel, I knew I was in for something special. My getaway began recently when a friend and I drove south to the beautiful, seaside town of Del Mar, where we checked into the L'Auberge and a charming suite overlooking the hotel pool and the Pacific Ocean. To get to our room, we walked past a spacious lobby with sweeping ocean views and rode the elevator to the third floor. In the room, we found a comfortable coastal space, with a blend of beach style and luxury. The room was highlighted by a cozy king bed, 42-inch flat screen TV, work station with Wifi and desk, iPod docking alarm clock radio, fully stocked mini-fridge, a classy marble bathroom, and a private balcony with chairs and

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City of Monrovia Department of Community Development Planning Division NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (626) 932-5565 FAX (626) 932-5569 The City of Monrovia hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Planning Staff has analyzed the following request: Station Square South Specific Plan Tentative Parcel Map No. 78225, Conditional Use Permit CUP2018-0008, Specific Plan SP2018-0001, Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendment MCA2018-0001, and General Plan Conformity GPC2018-0001 L’Auberge Del Mar sits on the water like a beachfront mansion with stately grounds and gardens - Courtesy photo / Greg Aragon

awesome beach views. After unpacking we explored the 121-room, FourDiamond boutique hotel and surrounding area. Located in Del Mar, about a mile from the city’s famed race track, the mansion-like property rests on 5.2 gracefully landscaped acres, with a private pathway to a secluded beach. The hotel features a signature restaurant, a 5,000-sq-ft, full-

service spa with 10 treatment rooms, a couple’s suite and outdoor relaxation areas; a pool and Jacuzzi, two tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and 12,000-sqft of meeting space. L'Auberge Del Mar is also a dog-friendly hotel. The hotel also boasts and outdoor bar and restaurant, and a fun indoor Lobby Bar, where we sipped vodka

martinis and relaxed on the patio, watching the sun begin its descent. But before the giant yellow orb could disappear into the ocean, we walked a few hundred yards to Seagrove Park, which sits on the beach. Here we saw silver Amtrak trains zip past sand and water, with the sun's golden hue creating a beautiful backdrop. Back at L'Auberge we discovered Kitchen1540, the hotel’s award-winning restaurant. Modern and spacious, the place boasts white vaulted ceilings, an elegant fireplace, contemporary-chic furniture, an inviting wine bar, and an open kitchen. The menu highlights locally-sourced ingredients that “capture bright, seasonal tastes of Southern California,” says the hotel’s website. “Served amongst an open presentation kitchen and contemporary table settings, Executive Chef Nathan Lingle prepares a menu that will captivate and delight you.” The party takes place after the opening day festivities at the race track and will feature live entertainment and specially created foods and bites from Chef Nathan Lingle available at a variety of food stations located throughout the resort. For more information, visit: www.openingdayafterparty.com L'Auberge Del Mar is located at 1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014. The hotel is dog-friendly. For more information, current specials and reservations, call 858.259.1515 or visit www. laubergedelmar.com Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com

Project Location: 225 W. Duarte Road (APN: 8507-003-048 and 8507-003-050), 1725 Peck Road (APN: 8507-003-047), 1726 S. Magnolia Avenue (APN: 8507-003-051), 205 W. Duarte Road, (APN: 8507-003-045 and 8507-003-046), and Peck Road street vacation north of Duarte Road. Project Description: The Station Square South Specific Plan is a plan for a 3.79-acre (gross) property adjacent to the Gold Line Monrovia Station. The development will be a transit-oriented, multifamily residential development of 296 dwelling units, yielding a density of 78 dwelling units per acre (gross). The project includes a private pool courtyard with spa, fitness room, lounge, bike “barn” including a bike work station, fire pit, community kitchen, a dog run, three private courtyards, a public open space area, and a six-story (seven-level) parking structure. The dwelling units will be marketrate apartments. The project also proposes to change Peck Road north of Duarte Road to a publicly accessible driveway and drop-off area for the adjacent Metro Gold Line Monrovia Station. The site is part of the Station Square Transit Village. Passenger service on the Monrovia Gold Line station began on March 5, 2016. The proposed project includes the demolition of three existing structures: (1) approximately 32,192 square feet of industrial use, (2) an 18,700-square-foot vacant warehouse, and (3) a 13,260-squarefoot fitness club. Project construction will occur in one phase after the existing buildings have been demolished. The 296 dwelling units will be housed within two five-story, multitiered residential buildings with an approximate floor area of 287,329 square feet. The residential building along Magnolia Avenue will have sections that are three and four stories. The units vary in size from 509 to 2,382 square feet. The units are a mix of: (1) 15 studios, (2) 193 one-bedroom units, (3) 88 two-bedroom units, and (4) six live/work units (five one-bedroom and one two-bedroom units). The units are oriented around three private courtyards and a pool court. A pedestrian bridge over the driveway connects the residential buildings and parking structure. The live/work units will be located on the ground floor fronting Duarte Road and can include retail, food and beverage sales, instructional services, service commercial, office, and business support services uses. Additional features available to residents include three courtyards, a pool court, common roof decks, a dog-run available for residents, and a greenhouse, for a total of 26,671 square feet. Balconies are provided for each unit, except for the live/work units. The project also provides three types of planned public open spaces: a 15,448-square-foot drop-off plaza (and accessible paths) for Gold Line station passengers, an approximately 475-foot-long paseo (walking path) located along the northern portion of the site connecting to the drop-off plaza, and a 2,130-square-foot publicly accessible open space area fronting Magnolia Avenue. The project includes a six-story (seven levels) above-ground parking garage that accommodates 522 vehicles, including 15 for ADA vehicles. Forty-nine of the 522 spaces will be public-for-pay parking stalls, and the remaining 473 parking spaces remain reserved for residents, their guests, and staff. The proposed parking garage will be located behind the residential buildings and screened from adjacent street views. The project will be serviced by existing infrastructure and utilities, including: 1) water (Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California [MWD]), 2) sewer (Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County), 3) storm water (Los Angeles County Department of Public Works), 4) solid waste disposal (Athens Services), 5) natural gas (SoCal Gas), and 6) electricity (Southern California Edison). Most utilities are located within or adjacent to the Specific Plan area (along Magnolia Avenue and Duarte Road). Within the Magnolia Avenue right-of-way, utilities include a 10-inch sewer main, 12.75-inch gas main, and an eightinch water main. Within the Duarte Road right-of-way is a 16-inch water main, two-inch water main, 24-inch sewer main, three-inch

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The proposed project includes adoption of the Station Square South Specific Plan, initial approval of Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 78225, approval of a Conditional Use Permit, adoption of a Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendment to add Station Square South Specific Plan to Section 17.04.035 of the Monrovia Municipal Code, and a General Plan Conformity finding because the City is vacating a public street (Peck Road). After reviewing the Initial Study and any applicable mitigating measures for the project, the Planning Staff has determined that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Accordingly, a MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION has been prepared. A public hearing will be held by the Monrovia Planning Commission to consider this proposed MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION on June 13, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016. Beginning May 14, 2018, written public comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration will be received by the City through the date of the Planning Commission meeting on June 13, 2018. Oral public comment on the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration will also be accepted at the Planning Commission meeting on June 13, 2018. Copies of all relevant material, including the project specifications and all documents referenced in the Mitigated Negative Declaration are available for public inspection at Monrovia City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, CA or in electronic format online at www.cityofmonrovia.org/planning. The project site is not listed on any list of hazardous waste sites prepared pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. Any information contained in a Hazardous Waste Substances Statement is attached to this Notice. Date:

May 3, 2018

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Arcadia City Notices NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia is accepting bids to provide Shopping Cart Retrieval Services. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked â€œShopping Cart Retrieval Servicesâ€? and shall be sent to the City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, 240 W. Huntington Drive, P.O. Box 60021, Arcadia, California, 910666021. Bids are due no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 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: May 8, 2018 Publish: May 10 and May 14, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY

Public Notices ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Pacheco Micke Ayala FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: ES022141 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 300 East Olive Avenue, Burbank, Ca 91502, NorthWest District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Pacheco Micke Ayala filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Pacheco Micke Ayala to Proposed name Micke Ayala 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that

includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 615/2018 Time: 8:30AM Dept: B Room: The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Arcadia Weekly DATED: January 31, 2018 Darrel Mavis JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY

Arcadia City Notices NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED MONEY

It is proposed that the monies described in this notice will become the property of the City of Arcadia on June 30, 2018. Prior to this date, persons who believe they have a legal right to any of the designated amounts must submit a claim to the City Treasurer's office at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007. TRUST FUND 714-2281 TRUST FUND 714-2287 POLICE DEPARTMENT EVIDENCE UNCLAIMED DEPOSITS Date Case# Balance Date Reference# Balance 2/1/2009 0900616 107.00 11/23/2005 Permit #B00-023-674 demo bond 3,200.00 11/1/2013 0905493 80.74 5/24/2007 Permit #B00-027-602 demo bond 2,200.00 1/15/2014 0806014 22.00 9/25/2007 Permit #B00-028-559 demo bond 1,300.00 1/19/2014 1400318 20.00 5/23/2011 Permit #B00-037-206 demo bond 1,375.00 4/16/2014 0700282 20.25 3/14/2013 Permit #B00-042-693 demo bond 1,700.00 8/22/2014 1402460 100.00 6/6/2013 Rfd #323475 Rec Class 8639 40.00 8/22/2014 1404181 100.00 6/13/2013 Water Acct #0033-007000.09 34.06 10/9/2014 1403462 80.00 7/3/2013 Rfd #334737 Rec Class 8819 20.00 10/10/2014 1005739 890.80 7/25/2013 Rfd #339725 Rec Class 8809 80.00 11/21/2014 1305778 64.86 9/5/2013 Rfd Citation HH210003130 53.00 12/2/2014 0905319 38.00 10/31/2013 Rfd Citation HH110001302 143.00 12/13/2014 1102275 515.00 11/7/2013 Bus Lic#54295 "Scandal" 653.50 12/16/2014 1202331 199.00 11/21/2013 Bus Lic#56512 "The Goldbergs" 428.00 12/16/2014 1202331 499.00 1/2/2014 Rfd #368234 Fall '13 Basketball 40.00 1/25/2015 1405257 82.00 1/16/2014 Rfd #371975 Youth Basketball 38.00 2/15/2015 1500789 20.00 1/30/2014 Rfd Citation HH110002102 143.00 2/20/2015 0907016 250.00 3/20/2014 Permit #B00-033-159 bond 100.00 2/20/2015 1000365 80.00 3/20/2014 Permit #B00-039-968 demo bond 1,998.00 2/20/2015 1001904 331.00 4/7/2014 Rfd #386121 Rec Class 10440 16.00 2/20/2015 1001904 59.00 6/12/2014 Water Acct #0039-463100.02 46.58 2/20/2015 1101193 390.00 6/19/2014 Water Acct #0041-203000.13 36.11 2/20/2015 1102022 136.00 6/19/2014 Water Acct #0049-665000.15 17.99 2/20/2015 1104587 1,601.00 8/21/2014 Rfd #411177 2014 Daycamp Wk 9/10 210.00 3/1/2015 1501047 33.82 9/28/2014 Yun Liu 1674 Highland Wtr Meter 1,276.00 3/2/2015 1203032 125.00 10/23/2014 Water Acct #0052-229100.22 26.41 3/2/2015 1203919 1,040.00 10/23/2014 Water Acct #0041-701000.03 55.28 3/30/2015 0904042 245.00 10/23/2014 Water Acct #0034-219000.21 96.35 4/4/2015 1501690 24.01 10/23/2014 Water Acct #0038-482300.08 47.64 4/9/2015 1201035 168.93 10/23/2014 Water Acct #0033-609000.08 97.22 4/27/2015 0903369 275.00 10/30/2014 Rfd #425945 Rec Class 11834 75.00 4/27/2015 1102117 4,800.00 12/11/2014 Rfd #430054 Rec Class 12157 10.00 4/27/2015 1105709 154.00 2/5/2015 Water Acct #0051-665000.08 56.77 4/27/2015 1201725 335.00 2/12/2015 Water Acct #0041-059500.02 7.94 4/27/2015 1205813 85.08 2/12/2015 Water Acct #0058-680000.05 39.15 Publish May 10, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: AKIKO SAGGIO CASE NO. 18STPB03776

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of AKIKO SAGGIO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by STEVEN HAWKINS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that STEVEN HAWKINS 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: 05/23/18 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code,

or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an 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 MARC G. GARLETT - SBN 266640 LAW OFFICES OF MARC G. GARLETT 49 S. BALDWIN AVE. STE G SIERRA MADRE CA 91024 5/3, 5/7, 5/10/18 CNS-3126702# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WEN-YING LIN LO CASE NO. 17STPB01827

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of WENYING LIN LO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MICHELLE LO AND STANLEY LO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MICHELLE LO AND STANLEY LO 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: 06/21/18 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 JONATHAN D. LEVENTHAL - SBN 262910 LEVENTHAL LAW GROUP, P.C. 5850 CANOGA AVE. 4TH FLR. WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367 5/7, 5/10, 5/14/18 CNS-3128071# ARCADIA WEEKLY

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gas main, and eight-foot and 18-inch storm drains. Along the existing Peck Road right-of-way is an eight-inch sewer main, eight-inch water main, and 90-inch storm drain. When Peck Road is vacated, utilities will be accessible through an easement. Sufficient utility capacity exists to accommodate the proposed 296 residential units.

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s your new romance riddled with so many problems that it makes your stomach turn every time you hang up the phone? Are you in denial about it? Potential relationship offenders have different contexts when it comes to men and women, but there are many that can apply to both. When analyzing what is a “deal breaker” you must consider that these problems will be more potent in longterm relationships than in the “now” because you are currently less invested in that person. It’s been noted by research that women have more deal breakers than men, so even if a man has a bevy of amazing qualities, women may overlook that if other factors that are important to her stand out. Things like a man who floats from job to job, or does drugs, or is into things sexually that’s a little too aggressive to her liking. Men may love all the amazing qualities of the woman he’s

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starting to date has, but if she makes him chose between his friends, mother, and job, that can be a deal breaker for him. What can be a turn off for some may not be a hindrance with others so each situation will be different. Here are some samples of major deal breakers according to Men’s Health: 1. Bad in the Sack 2. Bull-Headed 3. Tech-Obsessed

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Since only scant information is given in most history textbooks about why France twice invaded Mexico in the 19th century, many people are unaware that the Catholic Church and its reactionary supporters were responsible for the success of France’s second invasion of Mexico following the celebrated Cinco de Mayo Battle of Puebla in 1862. It all began when Mexico’s president Benito Juarez initiated legislation known as “La Reforma,” which stripped power and wealth not only from the aristocrats who owned most of the land, but also from the Church. Predictably, the Vatican and its Mexican

advocates wasted no time in persuading Napoleon III to again invade Mexico, hoping to restore not only their property, but also the supreme authority which they had enjoyed for centuries. Thus, France’s occupation of Mexico lasted for several years until 1867, when the Mexican people, after a long and bloody struggle under the leadership of President Benito Juarez, finally drove the invaders from their land. Mexicans too (like Americans) are brave and resilient. VIVA MEXICO!

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Ask Dr. CanzonerI Q:

Can I Still Get Cavities Under My Crown?

Dr. Kenneth canzoneri, covers the entire tooth… are there bacteria that eat D.D.S. porcelain? No.

ost patients feel the answer to this question is obvious. A dentist drills away decaying or broken parts of a tooth and then cements a crown on to the tooth. Therefore, from a patient’s point of view the answer to the question may seem to be “No”. Unfortunately, the correct answer to the question is “Yes” you can still get cavities under crowns. I know most of you reading are thinking how is that possible? The crown is made of porcelain and

The problem is that crowns are sitting on various types of tooth structure. Any part of the tooth can be attacked by bacteria thereby causing decay. When I am asked this question by patients, I let them know that tooth decay can attack a tooth with a crown, filling, veneer, removable partial denture, braces and any other dental apparatus, just like a tooth without any dental work. There is good news, The way to keep your natural teeth, crowns, fillings and other dental work from

getting decay is to maintain excellent oral hygiene. Oral hygiene is simply brushing, flossing, regular dental cleanings and check ups. Yes, you can get cavities under crowns just like natural teeth but by taking regular care of your teeth dental decay can be minimized. 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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Don’t let your vacation stop you from switching companies Angela COPELAND, angela@copelandcoaching.com

ne of the number one reasons people are hesitant to switch jobs is because of their vacation time. They start with one or two weeks of vacation each year at their company. Then, as they stay at their job for a few years, more days are added on. After a while, they may find that they have earned four or five weeks of vacation per year. This much vacation can truly be life changing. And, all that vacation time took years to earn. It makes you not want to leave. Can you relate? One of the biggest secrets to interviewing for a new job is this. Vacation time is negotiable. In other words, you can ask for more. This especially true at big corporations – for office jobs. I get it. There’s a company handbook. The human resources team lays out the rules. Everyone starts with two weeks. When you start a new job, you start over. In reality, everyone starts out with two weeks, until they negotiate for more. When you are negotiating your job offer, along with pay and your start date, you can negotiate for more vacation. Don’t get me wrong. You can’t ask for more of everything. If you ask for more vacation, you may not want to ask for ask for more money.

Often, it is actually easier for a company to give you more vacation than it is to give you more money. On the surface, this can be surprising, because many employees value vacation more than they value a few extra dollars. If you’re thinking of switching, don’t let your current vacation stop you from looking for a new job. It’s very possible that your new job will be open to the idea of matching your current vacation time. Wait until you have a job offer in hand to ask for more vacation. Then, ask if there’s room for negotiation around the amount of vacation. Explain that you love the new job, but that you have earned a certain level of vacation time at your current company. You would hate to lose that time. In all likelihood, you’ll ask this question to the human resources recruiter. That person will have to talk this

over with the hiring manager. Then, they’ll let you know if your request is approved. If they do decide to approve your request, there’s one important thing not to forget. Get it in writing. Increased vacation days are often an agreement between you and your manager. If your current manager were to leave the company, how would your new manager know about the agreement? At a bare minimum, get your approved vacation time in an email, so that you could share it with a new manager. It’s as simple as that. If you ask for more vacation, you very well might get it. It doesn’t always work. But, if you don’t ask, you will never know. Angela Copeland is a Career Coach and Founder of Copeland Coaching CopelandCoaching.com

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Pasadena Athletes Sign Letters Of Intent

ollowing another year of excellence on the hardwood, court, field and diamond, 13 of Pasadena High School’s top athletes signed their letters of intent last Thursday in hopes of continuing their playing careers at the collegiate level. With their high school journeys all but wrapped up, these athletes are ready to embrace whatever the future has in store for them in college. From water polo to soccer to basketball to tennis, Pasadena

had their fair share of athletes catch the eye of colleges and universities across the nation. The Bulldogs that signed their letters on Thursday are as follows: Fernanda Alvarez Women’s Water Polo – Pasadena City College Darius Brown, Men’s Basketball – California State University of Northridge Mariah Cathcart Women’s Basketball – Pasadena City College

Thirteen athletes from Pasadena High School signed their letters of intent to pursue their academic and athletic endeavors at the collegiate level. – Courtesy Photo / Twitter, @Bulldog_Future

Bryce Hamilton Men’s Basketball – University of Nevada, Las Vegas Sophia Lindsay Women’s Volleyball – University of Southern Maine (Portland, ME) Tauie Magee Women’s Volleyball – Virginia Union University (Richmond, VA) Elisa Novo Women’s Water Polo – University of La Verne Tavian Percy Men’s Basketball ¬ –

University of New Mexico Jordan Sime-Tagne Men’s Soccer – California State University of Monterey Bay Caleb Vance Men’s Water Polo – California State University of Maritime Academy Jourdan Wallace Women’s Tennis – Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD) Sara Winsky Women’s Water Polo – University of La Verne.

Arcadia’s Win Streak Snapped By Burroughs With the Pacific League title just being a two-horse race between Crescenta Valley and Burroughs, Arcadia softball aims to close out the season strong and with their heads held high. The Apaches struggled mightily to find their footing during the first two weeks of league action. They lost four of six games, including a 10-0 blanking to the Hoover Tornados, who are currently sitting behind Arcadia in sixth place with a 2-10 record. However, one of those defeats also came in a hardfought contest to first-place Crescenta Valley. Despite not scoring themselves, Arcadia held the Eagles to only two runs, which at that point, was a far cry from their average win margin of 14 runs.

After losing at home in a two-part series to San Marino on Tuesday, the Monrovia Wildcats will have to win the second game on Thursday in order to clinch the Rio Hondo League title over the Titans. – Photo by Aaron Valdez, Beacon Media News

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The Apaches’ valiant performance in that game signaled a turning point in their season. After that loss, Arcadia ended up going on a five-game winning streak, which included an impressive 15-10 victory over third-place Burbank. It seemed the Apaches had a real chance to end the season winning eight consecutive games but unfortunately for them, Burroughs had other

plans in their meeting last Thursday. Despite Arcadia winning by an average of 9.8 runs during their win streak, they were blanked 5-0 by the Indians, who are trying to keep pace with Crescenta Valley for the league crown. Arcadia will wrap up its 2018 campaign on Thursday with a game against none other than Crescenta Valley to potentially prevent the Eagles from taking the Pacific League.

Monrovia Suffers Setback In Loss To San Marino The Monrovia baseball team’s crusade of winning another Rio Hondo League title was put on hold as the Wildcats came out flat in a 4-0 home defeat to the San Marino Titans on Tuesday. It was a potential titleclinching game for the Wildcats as they were undefeated in nine games of league action. However, it was only fitting for Monrovia to have to go through San Marino first in the final two games of the regular season. Despite losing to Monrovia 3-0 in the league opener, the Titans have been on the Wildcats’ tails all season as they sit directly behind them in second place. Of course, Tuesday’s game

was completely the opposite of the first meeting between the two Rio Hondo League juggernauts. Ace pitcher Julian Gomeztrejo took the mound for Monrovia and had an uncharacteristic performance, giving up six hits with three strikeouts in four innings of play. This loss marked his second of the season and his four earned runs were the most he’s surrendered since the loss to Tahquitz in the Titans Baseball Spring Classic. San Marino was determined to put the game away early, scoring two runs in both the first and third innings. The Titans’ bats took advantage of not only runners in scoring position, but of a few mental

errors from the Wildcats’ infield, including a balk and a wild throw to first. On the other hand, Monrovia’s offense was nowhere to be found, recording only three hits as a team from the bats of junior Logan Barnier, senior Steven Bermudez and senior Jordan Erby. With the loss, the Wildcats drop to a 9-1-1 record while the Titans improve to 9-2 and are in much better position to snatch an elusive league title right from Monrovia’s hands. The grand finale for the Rio Hondo League crown between Monrovia and San Marino will take place on Thursday and is scheduled for a start time of 3:30 p.m. at San Marino High School.

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