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GENE GLASCO SHINES A BEACON ON THE ARCADIA VIETNAM WAR MEMORIAL May 26 ceremony to mark new dusk-to-dawn lighting at Arcadia monument
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Arcadia’s Proposed Budget for FY 18-19 Has Structural Deficit of Nearly $3.1M City Manager says Arcadia is at a fiscal ‘crossroads’ Staff WRITER editorial@beaconmedianews.com
On Tuesday, May 15 Arcadia City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto presented the City’s FY 18-19 budget, launching a robust public discussion regarding vital City services. “As always, the City is committed to continuing its work towards maintaining public safety and the quality of services Arcadia residents expect and deserve,” accord-
ing to the release. The FY 18-19 budget maintains existing levels of public services, but apparently the City can no longer guarantee that services will remain at current levels over the long-term. “Due to recent changes in state law and other fiscal constraints, the City’s proposed budget has a structural deficit of nearly $3.1 SEE DEFICIT PAGE 12
ANNUAL LAW DAY OFFERS FREE LEGAL ADVICE TO ARCADIA AND BEYOND Galen PATTERSON galen.patterson303@gmail.com
On the morning of May 19, dozens of people gathered at the Arcadia Public Library and waited patiently under a canopy and gloomy sky. The people talked in low mumbles, waiting to be ushered into the auditorium, where 20 tables provided a close-proximity platform to double the amount of attorneys to give free legal advice. This is Arcadia’s annual Law Day. This year’s Law Day was a partnership between
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ene Glasco enlisted in the United States navy in 1967. He was deployed to South Vietnam’s Mekong Delta in 1969. Gene is a native Californian. Once in Vietnam, Gene was first assigned to Naval Support Activity- Nha Be as a Radioman in the communications center.
It’s been almost two years since a tractor and double-bed trailer from Redding, delivered the eleven-ton concrete and bronze Arcadia Vietnam War Monument to the Arcadia County Park. The ever so humble Gene Glasco told Arcadia Weekly Tuesday, that this project is not about him. However, without him the monument to honor local Vietnam Veterans might never have be completed. Memorial Day 2018 will mark the second anniSEE GENE GLASCO PAGE 12
Arcadia City Clerk and founder of the Vietnam Memorial in Arcadia, Gene Glasco, is putting the finishing touches on the lighting project which will shed a new light on Glasco’s project that has been years in the making.
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Supervisor Katherine Barger is continuing the tradition started by her predecessor, Michael Antonovich, of hosting a tribute to Veterans and their families. As usual,
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Supervisor to Host Memorial Day Celebration May 26 in Arcadia
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the city and the Arcadia Chinese Association. Members of the ACA wore green vests and staffed the event along with city representatives like Vanessa Guerra, an administrative intern for the City Manager’s office. Guerra came early to set up. She arranged the sign-in area under the canopy. She arranged pamphlets and set up tables. When the volume of prospective clients became too much, Guerra helped with the flow of citizens to attorneys. Among the attorneys
the event will be held on Saturday, May 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Arcadia County Park. This is an opportunity to listen to veterans sharing their talent as well as for other veterans to find new opportunities and SEE MEORIAL DAY PAGE 13
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Newcomers and Friends of San Gabriel Valley Invites Local Women to Arcadia Event Table of Contents News & Community. .3-4, 12-13 Crime Blotters . . . . 5 Featured Padge Memorial Day 6 Calendar . . . 7 Arts & Entertainment . . 8-9 Did You Know?. . . 10 Obituary . . . 10 Business . . . 15 Education . . . 16-17 Lifestyle . . . 18-19 Opinion . . . 20 Regional News . . . 21 Sports . . . 22
Newcomers and Friends of San Gabriel Valley, a social club, invites local women to attend their June general meeting. New members can expect to make new friends, explore well-known landmarks, and enjoy new activities. On June 6, at 10:00 a.m., Newcomers and Friends of SGV’s “meet-and-greet” coffee will be held in the Fireside Room at Santa Anita Church, 226 West Colorado Blvd., in Arcadia. Free tickets
are available from Eventbrite. This general meeting is a great way to meet the members of Newcomers and Friends, and learn about the club's wide variety of daytime activities. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to attend the event. Additional weekday activities include a book club, bridge, crafting, day trips, games (Bunco, Rummikub, etc.), golf, hiking, happy hour, Lunch Bunch, Mahjong,
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movies, and wine tasting. The incoming President, Marti Garlett, and her Board will be installed at a luncheon in a local restaurant on June 13. This group currently has 130 members and has existed since 1965. To learn more about Newcomers and Friends of San Gabriel Valley, contact them via email at sgvnewcomers@gmail.com or visit them online at www. sgvnewcomers.com.
Volunteers of all ages are needed for several positions during the Pasadena Senior Games and California Senior Games Championships now through July 15. The games feature competitions for athletes ages 50 and older in nearly 30 categories from archery to volleyball. Volunteers are needed at competition venues in
Pasadena, Arcadia, Burbank, Glendale, Highland Park, Long Beach, Los Angeles, South El Monte, Simi Valley and Van Nuys. Volunteer positions include registering athletes, timing, scoring, manning water stations, running to deliver results of foot races, handling medals, and providing refreshments. For more information about volunteer opportuni-
ties call Renee Uriarte at (626) 685-6724 or email at reneeu@pasadenaseniorcenter.org. For more information about the programs and services of the Pasadena Senior Center, including athlete registration for the Pasadena Senior Games, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call (626) 795-4331.
Monrovia Fire and Rescue honored our Award-Winning Photographer Terry Miller with his own brush fire jacket.
– Courtesy photo / Monrovia Fire Chief Brad Dover
Monrovia Fire and Rescue Honors Monrovia Weekly Photographer At their annual Fire Service Day Pancake Breakfast, Monrovia Fire and Rescue honored Monrovia Weekly’s Editor and Photographer Terry Miller. They presented the award-winning journalist with his own brush fire jacket for safety at fire scenes. Appropriately, the jacket bears just the word
“PHOTOGRAPHER” across its shoulders. “We wanted to show Terry how much we appreciate everything he has done for the department over the years,” said Fire Chief Brad Dover. A little bird had mentioned that Terry was searching for a used jacket to use at fires to protect his clothing.
Pasadena’s Outward Bound Adventures to Hold Fundraiser Outward Bound Adventures (OBA) is having a yard sale Saturday, May 26 and Saturday, June 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 456 West Montana St. Pasadena, California 91103. They will be selling office furniture, office chairs, book shelves,
conference tables, an oak dining room set, storage racks, solid bentwood chairs, a 5 x 4 sushi table, printer ink, work gloves, motorcycle gloves, camping equipment and more. For more information about OBA visit obainc.org.
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The Monrovia Legacy Project Approved The City Council has approved the Monrovia Legacy Project. It’s taken nearly three years to organize, digitize, and load the City Historian’s collections of historic photographs and papers to create an online collection. Now, you can browse over 5,000 historic photos and nearly 1,000 documents on our city’s rich history, including: city directories from the 1900s, house histories, out of print Monrovia history books, and
much more. You can find the resource on the Library’s website under the heading, Monrovia Historical Collections and Monrovia Legacy Project. Click on “Photos” to see individual records. Click on ‘’Documents” to find the link to open each document. Search for things of special interest using “Keyword Search,” and use quotation marks to narrow your search. Eventually, the resource will also link
to online databases for the Monrovia Historical Museum and items from the City’s own local history collection. Marketing materials and a program at the Library hosted by the Monrovia Legacy Project Team will be coming soon. If you have any questions, please call the Monrovia Library at (626) 256-8274, or contact the Historical Society, home of the Legacy Project, at monroviahistoricalsociety1896@gmail.com.
Arcadia Recreation Department Invites Public to the Hollywood Bowl, Featuring Diana Ross Join the Recreation Department for an adult excursion to Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, June 16, 2018 from 6:00 to 11:30 p.m. The fee is $52 per person and includes a round trip ticket for the shuttle bus. Invite a few friends and pack a basket of picnic delights for a captivating evening of entertainment. The evening will begin with an overture play by the brilliant Hollywood Bowl Orchestra (HBO), led by Principal Conductor Thomas Wilkins, followed by a special performance with members of Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) side-by-side with the HBO. Diana Ross will headline the evening, performing hits from her vast and historic catalogue of fan favorites accompanied by the HBO and Wilkins. Ross has had an iconic career spanning more than 50 years in the entertainment industry, including music, film, television, theater and fashion. Ross recently received the Grammy Awards' highest recognition: The Lifetime Achievement
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Free June Events at Pasadena Senior Center There is something for everyone in June at the Pasadena senior center, 85 E. Holly St. You do not have to be a member to attend. Some events require advance reservations as noted. Friday Movie Matinees – Fridays, June 1, 8, 15 And 22, at 1:00 p.m. Everyone enjoys the experience of watching movies and the pleasures they bring. -June 1: “Phantom Thread” (2017, R) Starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Vicky Krieps. The life of an aging, renowned dress designer at the center of 1950s British society is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. -June 8: “Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool” (2017, R) Starring Annette Benning and Jamie Bell. A young actor starts up an affair with a famous, older Hollywood actress in 1978 Liverpool where their passion and lust for life is
tested to the limits by events beyond their control. The film is based on true events. -June 15: “The Post” (2017, PG) Starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. Katherine Graham, the first female publisher of The Washington Post, and the newspaper’s editor, Ben Bradlee, race to catch up with The New York Times to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets that spanned three decades and four U.S. Presidents. The film is based on true events. -June 22: “The Awful Truth” (1937, NR) Starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant. Unfounded suspicions lead a married couple to begin divorce proceedings, whereupon they start undermining each other’s attempts to find new romances. Lost Memories – Tuesday, June 5, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Follow the Ramirez family in a four-episode telenovelastyle miniseries as they
confront the challenges of Alzheimer’s Disease when Grandma Gloria begins to show signs of memory loss. There will be a discussion after each episode about the warning signs, diagnosis process, disease progression, and challenges a family can face before they are able to come together. Each episode is between seven and 10 minutes long. RSVPs are required, to RSVP call (626) 685-6732. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Disaster Preparedness – Thursday, June 7, at 10:00 a.m. Are you prepared for the next major earthquake and other potential disasters? learn how to create a disaster kit, make disaster plans and how to get the special training you need before the next disaster occurs Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com
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Award. The evening will conclude with a fireworks display. You can register now, on-line, by mail or in person. Visit the City of Arcadia’s
website at www.arcadiaCa. gov or stop by the office, 375 Campus Drive. For more information please call (626) 574-5113.
Arcadia Police Start ‘Click It or Ticket Campaign’ As the unofficial start of summer, the Memorial Day holiday weekend is a busy time for Californians. Each year, the highways fill with families in vehicles, on their way to start their summer vacations. To help keep drivers and passengers safe, the Arcadia Police Department is reminding motorists to “Click It or Ticket.” The national seat belt campaign began May 21 and will run through June 3, concurrent with the busy travel season. During this two-week period the Arcadia Police Department will deploy additional officers on special traffic patrols, specifically to stop and ticket both drivers
and passengers for failing to use the vehicle’s safety belt restraints. This will also include drivers who fail to secure children in the proper child restraint seats. “Buckling up is such a simple task that can keep you and your family safe in the car,” said Sergeant Cieadlo of the Arcadia Police Department. “But it’s more than that. Buckling up is the law. Our law enforcement personnel see the consequences of not buckling up. We see the loss of life and injuries at the scene of a crash. Often, deaths could have been prevented and injuries reduced with the simple click of a seat belt. This should be automatic.”
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly half (48%) of the passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in 2016 were unrestrained. At night from 6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m., that number soared to 56 percent of those killed. That’s why one focus of the “Click It or Ticket” campaign is nighttime enforcement. Police, Sheriff, and the CHP will be taking a no-excuses approach to seat belt law enforcement, writing citations day and night. In California, the minimum penalty for a seat belt violation is $162. For additional information please contact Sgt. Kollin Cieadlo at (626) 574.5475.
ARCADIA May 13 Shortly before 1:07 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Duarte Road and La Cadena Avenue for having expired registration and a broken head light. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana. The suspect, a 19-year-old female from Arcadia, admitted to being under the influence of marijuana and was in possession of marijuana while driving. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
At approximately 2:46 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1800 block of Highland Oaks Drive regarding a disturbance report. An investigation revealed the victim took an Uber ride home from visiting the Commerce Casino and, when he exited the vehicle, an unidentified suspect followed him and attacked him. The victim fought off his attacker and the suspect fled to an awaiting vehicle. The suspect is described an Asian male with a thin build. He was wearing a hooded sweatshirt, a scarf around his neck, and a beanie-type hat. The investigation is ongoing. May 14
Just after 9:30 a.m., an officer responded to Santa Anita Cleaners, 1001 North Santa Anita Avenue, regarding a fraud report. The victim stated she accepted a customer’s personal check and after depositing it, discovered the account
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had been closed. The reported loss is $291.50. The investigation is ongoing. At approximately 5:00 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1100 block of North Second Avenue regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed the suspect entered the home through an unlocked kitchen window, appeared to have slept in the victim’s oing. May 17
Before 10:36 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of Walnut Avenue regarding an audible alarm activation. The suspects activated the audible alarm by forcing open the front door. Once inside, they ransacked the residence and fled before officers arrived. A witness stated they fled in a white van. The loss is unknown at this time. The investigation is ongoing. Around 5:31 p.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and Live Oak Avenue regarding a road rage incident. The officer discovered an altercation occurred between the victim and suspect resulting in the suspect displaying a toy that looked like a gun to frighten the victim. The suspect is a 22-year-old male from Arcadia. The investigation is ongoing. May 18
At about 6:27 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 800 block of West Duarte Road regarding a robbery report. The victim stated an
altercation occurred between her mother and herself on May 10th resulting in the mother taking her purse and stealing $250.00. The suspect is described as a Hispanic female, approximately 5’2”, with blonde hair and green eyes. The investigation is ongoing. May 19
Shortly after 6:28 a.m., an officer responded to Burlington Coat Factory, 1201 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a petty theft report. The victim stated the suspects entered his vehicle by unknown means and stole the third row seat sometime between 9:30 p.m. and 11:08 p.m. on Friday, May 18th. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.
At approximately 1:24 p.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding an intoxicated subject in a parked vehicle. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his breath and noticed two small children inside the vehicle. A series of tests confirmed the suspect had a blood alcohol content of .193%. The 50-year-old male from Pasadena was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The children were released to their mother.
Shortly after 7:03 p.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Mall parking lot, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding an intoxicated subject. Upon contacting the suspect, the officer determined he
was unable to care for himself. The 31-year-old male from West Covina was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
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At 2:57 p.m., a resident in the 700 block of Ocean View walked outside his home and found a pile of opened mail in his front yard. He looked at the addresses and saw the mail belonged to several of his neighbors. This investigation is continuing.
At 10:35 p.m., several residents in the 400 block of Heliotrope reported a noise disturbance at one of the houses in their neighborhood. Officers arrived and located the party and the owner of the property. A computer check revealed she had several warrants for her arrest; she was arrested and taken into custody. May 13
At 4:15 a.m., a female resident of a hotel in the 900 block of W. Huntington reported that her boyfriend had just hit her after an argument and he was attempting to leave. Officers arrived and contacted both subjects. After further investigation, officers arrested the male subject for domestic violence. May 14
At 5:51 p.m., officers responded to a collision that occurred in the intersection of California and Central be-
tween two vehicles. One of the drivers complained of pain to her leg, so she was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Both drivers claimed to have a green light. This investigation is continuing.
At 7:53 p.m., a sergeant saw a male subject loitering by a door to the rear of a business in the 600 block of W. Huntington. He stopped the subject to investigate the suspicious behavior. A computer check revealed the subject had a warrant for his arrest; he was arrested and taken into custody. May 15
At 7:19 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of W. Lime walked outside her home and discovered someone had entered her unlocked vehicle sometime during the night. Two credit cards were taken from the vehicle. This investigation is continuing. May 16
At 2:01 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 1800 block of S. Shamrock when he saw a male subject he recognized from previous contacts. A computer check revealed the subject had a warrant for his arrest, so he was stopped and taken into custody.
At 11:29 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 600 block of S. Canyon when he saw a motorist commit a driving violation. He stopped the vehicle and found the driver to be intoxicated. After field sobriety tests were conducted, the driver was arrested.
SIERRA MADRE May 14 Officers responded to 600 block E. Sierra Madre Blvd.at about 11:27AM, regarding an unknown male who was trespassing. The subject fled when officers attempted to contact him. The officers set up a containment in the area of Orange Grove Ave and Rancho Rd, with air support from Pasadena PD and Arcadia PD patrol units. The subject was apprehended in the 100 block of Olivera Lane without incident and was arrested for trespassing, resisting arrest and was also in violation of his probation status. He was then transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries before being transported to L.A. County Jail for booking. May 15
A report of a theft was reported that sometime between 5-15-18 at 9:00PM and 5-1618 at 7:00AM the theft of a bicycle occurred in the 00 block of Monterey Lane. The officers received a description of the bike and video of the possible suspect. May 19
At about 6:33AM officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of N. Lima regarding an argument between a couple. The officer’s investigation revealed that they were in a verbal argument inside the residence. The female involved was arrested for domestic violence and transported to the Women’s Facility in Lynwood.
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Rotary Club of Arcadia Hosts Third Annual Field of Honor Story & Photos Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
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his Memorial Day, The Arcadia Rotary Club and its members invite the community to share this special holiday, as the Field of Honor is assembled in the City of Arcadia. Bob Harbicht and Arcadia Rotary
spearheaded a unique project at Arcadia County Park which was installed for the first time two years ago. That inaugural event displayed 1,000 flags, which marked a corner of the park in an impressive show of patriotism … just in time for Memorial Day. Arcadia Field of Honor is a community-wide event designed to celebrate patriotism and honor
those who have served our country and/or are special in our lives. Proceeds support local Rotary charities and a veterans’ memorial in Arcadia. Flags can be purchased for $50 each and will have a tag with a custom message (up to 25 words) of your choosing. Flags will be displayed at County Park on Santa Anita Ave. and Huntington Dr. in Arcadia until May 28.
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) recently introduced the Veterans Crisis Response Corps Act to establish a new independent federal agency, “VetCorps,” with the mission of matching veterans with a desire and ability to serve with crisis response events, hazard mitigation, infrastructure construction and improvement, and other projects at
home and abroad. Of the 22 million veterans across the U.S., approximately 4 million have left the military since September 11, 2001. Unemployment rate hovers around 4.5% for those veterans who served since 2001. Over one-third of employed veterans are underemployed, working in jobs for which they are overqualified.
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FRIday - May 25 Michael Yo and Friends at The Ice House, May 25 at 8:00 p.m. (24 North Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106). Enjoy the comedic stylings of stand-up comedian Michael Yo, known for his work on E!’s Chelsea Lately and his regular appearances on The Talk and The Today Show. This is show is for adults over 21, general admission is $20 and VIP tickets are $27. For more details visit icehousecomedy. com. -PASADENA
Santa anita Carnival may 26-28 @ 12p.m. - 7p.m.
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Santa Anita Carnival at Santa Anita Park, May 26-28 from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m. (285 W Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007). Enjoy rides, carnival food, and games as Santa Anita’s Infield transforms into the Santa Anita Carnival on Memorial weekend. Admission and parking is free through Gate 6 off of Colorado Place and unlimited-rides wristbands are $15 online and $20 for walk-ups. For more information visit santaanita. com. –ARCADIA
Sidewalk Astronomy at the intersection of Myrtle and Lime, May 26 from 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. (Myrtle/ Lime Library Park, Monrovia, CA 91016). Enjoy a special view of the nighttime sky by viewing celestial bodies through the eye of a telescope. This event is free for the public. For more information visit facebook.com/OTAstro. -MONROVIA Animal Adventurers: Feline Fun: Cats 101 at the Pasadena Human Society & SPCA, May 26 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (361 South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105). While visiting the Neely Cat Center, your child will spend some time learning about basic cat care while hanging out with their kitties in their communal cat rooms. Tickets are $25 per child. For more information call 626.792.7151 or visit pasadenahumane.org. –PASADENA Adult Workshop: Silkscreen Printing With Self Help Graphics at the Pasadena Museum of California Art, May 26 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (490 East Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91101). Join a guest instructor from Self Help Graphics and Art in Boyle Heights to learn the basic techniques behind silkscreen printing and make your own prints to take home. Space is limited and tickets are $40. For more information visit pmcaonline.org. –PASADENA Verbal Description Tour for the Visually Impaired at the Norton Simon Museum, May 26 from 1:00 2:00 p.m. (411 West Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105). Multisensory experiences and verbal descriptions bring the Museum’s exhibitions to life for people who have low vision or anyone interested in participating. This event is free with the price of admission but space is limited. Admission for adults over 18 is $15, Seniors over 62 pay $12 and all others enter free. For more information visit nortonsimon.org. –PASADENA Make & Take: Red, White and Blue Patriotic Planter at Armstrong Garden, May 26 from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. (635 W Huntington Dr., Monrovia, CA 91016). This class includes a reusable Americana oval tin planter and all material for your patriotic planter. Registration and a $29.99 fee for the planter are required prior to the event. For more information call (626) 358-4516 or visit armstronggarden.com. –MONROVIA
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Rosé at the Races at Santa Anita Park, May 27 from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. (285 W Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007). Enjoy a rosé tasting bar, featuring award-winning wines, while watching Thoroughbred racing in the elegant Chandelier Room. This event is for adults over 21 and the General Package is $55 but you can upgrade to the Boho Chic Package for an additional $30, or you can purchase the VIP Package for $125. For more information visit santaanita.com. ARCADIA
Virtual Reality at the Sierra Madre Public Library, May 29 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). Step into a different reality with easy-to-use virtual reality systems. This event is free for visitors; participants must be over the age of 13. For more information call (626) 355-7135 or visit cityofsierramadre.com. –SIERRA MADRE
MONday - May 28 Memorial Day BBQ & Dance at the Pasadena Senior Center, May 28 from 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. (85 E. Holly Street, Pasadena, CA 91103). The Pasadena Senior Center honors Memorial Day with a hamburger/ hot dog lunch created by Chef Gabby and music by the Great American Swing Band. The event costs $10 for members and $12 for non-members. For reservations or more information visit PasadenaSeniorCenter.org or call (626) 795-4331. -PASADENA
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WEDNESday - May 30 Monrovia Police Department Blood Drive at the Community Center, May 30 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (119 W. Palm Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016). The Monrovia Police Department is coordinating a blood drive with the American Red Cross. This event is free by registering at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code “MONROVIA” or by calling 1(800)-red-cross, all participants must present proper identification. For more information visit cityofmonrovia.org. –MONROVIA Preschool Storytime at the Sierra Madre Public Library, May 30 from 7:00 – 7:50 p.m. (232 W. Sierra
Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). Children, parents, and caregivers come together for stories, songs, puppets, and crafts. This event is free. For more information call (626) 355-7135 or visit cityofsierramadre.com. –SIERRA MADRE The History of Sierra Madre Community Hospital at The Kensington, May 30 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (245 West Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). Special speaker, Dr. William White, will talk about the history of the Sierra Madre medical facility. This event is free. You can RSVP by emailing SSciurba@KensingtonSL.com or by calling (626) 355-5700. For more information visit thekensingtonsierramadre.com. –Sierra Madre
thursday - May 31 Here and There: Artwork of Sid Bingham at The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage, May 31 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (380 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007). Inspired by his travels, Sid Bingham presents watercolors in his newest exhibit. General admission to the museum is free. For more information visit ArcadiaCA.gov/Museum or call (626) 574-5440. - ARCADIA
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Beyond the Streets: Graffiti and Street Art in DTLA Jeff DAVIS jeffdavis.2001@gmail.com
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eyond The Streets” is a multimedia showcase of graffiti, street art, murals, photography, sculpture, and room-size installations currently on exhibit in downtown LA through July 6th, 2018. The show is housed in a 40,000 square foot warehouse located at 1667 N. Main Street, LA, CA 90012. Although billed as “The Definitive Showcase of Graffiti & Street Art” it is actually much broader in terms of appeal and reach. Unlike MOCA’s 2011 “Art in the Streets,” which had a much more narrowly defined definition of street art, Beyond the Streets includes studio artists who either started in the streets or were influenced by those early risk takers. In addition to the expected LA artists including Shepard Fairey, Kenny Scharf, RETNA,
Gorilla Girls and photography of famous LA murals you’ll see mind-blowing works by Takashi Murakami and Faile. It’s a museum quality exhibit, well worth the $25 admission price. Plan at least 1.5 to 2 hours to experience the exhibit without rushing yourself. It’s also an excellent idea to use the map provided to weave your way through the maze-like first half of the show, which focuses predominantly on more traditional street art (graffiti, murals etc.). The second half of the show is easier to navigate, housed in the back of the warehouse, which has larger open spaces that flow more easily into one another. Photography is encouraged and there are tons of selfie opportunities throughout. There are too many exceptional works to highlight them all, but I’ll give you a glimpse of a few I found noteworthy or unexpected. Eye-catchers in the 1st half of the exhibit include Cale-
donia Curry’s (“Swoon”) life size wheat-paste prints and cutouts that stare at you as you walk by; her classic training is evident in the highly detailed portraits. Swoon’s works explore the relationships between people and their built environments. “No Strings,” a surrealistic menagerie of animals by Greg “Craola” Simkins stands out from the pack immediately. I didn’t expect this type of detailed, fine line technical painting in the exhibit; however, I can see the street art/ graffiti influences. Gajin Fujita, a native of East LA, works pull from his Japanese and American cultural backgrounds. “Invincible Kings of This Mad Mad World” is an imaginary realm where opposing cultural elements might exist. The gold leaf surface is covered with graffiti covering parts of the Japanese and American iconic imagery. It looks like a beautiful Japanese Disney billboard was defaced, or
perhaps enhanced with spray paint. The excitement continues to build in the 2nd half of the exhibit. Murakami’s massive collaboration with MADSAKI, snipe1, TENGA one, ONEZKER is a showstopper. The 20’ x 46’ twosided mural drapes in a semi-circle from the ceiling and a bench in the center allows the viewer to sit inside and absorb the imagery. “Depicting this Purgatorial World” delivers exactly what the name implies; flames, graffiti, and text on one side and hundreds of screaming cartoonish heads on the other. You’d think that would be hard to match, however, the Brooklyn based artist duo Faile’s (Patrick McNeil and Patrick Miller) stone installation, “Temple,” is equally impressive. “Moni”, Swoon, 2018, Silkscreen,
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Monrovia Music Fest – 5 Years of Bringing Communities Together Through Music
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Pasadena TV Game Show Heads to Hollywood Fringe Festival: Buzz'd Out Live! Theaters across Hollywood are buzzing with creativity and passion in eager anticipation of the Hollywood Fringe Festival coming in June. Popular Fringe venue Studio/ StageLA is offering a first of the festival's kind: an interactive game show “Buzz'd Out Live!” hosted by accomplished magician and mind reader Ben Benjamins. “It’s a crazy live game show that’s wacky and a ton of fun,” Benjamins explains, “anyone who's always wanted to be on a messy, fun, and wild game show, this is their chance.” Benjamins has been a resident of Pasadena for almost a decade and with his partner, Roe Moore, created the game show with the assistance of Pasadena Media. “Buzz’d Out!” is clever, entertaining, and just a plain wild TV game show that airs on The Arroyo Channel, a Pasadena's local cable access channel. Benjamins' inspiration to create the show lies in two words: Double Dare. "For me, that show really inspired me to think about game shows in a way that was different. All the game shows up to that point were very interview-like, very talking-heads," shares Benjamins. "I think it led to the creation of realitybased challenge shows like Survivor and Amazing Race. It all started with those physical challenge game shows." Like Double Dare, the show pairs crazy challenges with mindboggling trivia. In each round contestants must buzz in to answer trivia questions on a variety of topics but the buzzers
aren’t always the most obvious. Sometimes they’re a physical challenge, like hitting a target with a pool noodle dart. Other times, they’re ridiculous like touching a dead fish with your face. The TV version has already built a following through the show’s partnership with Pasadena Media, including local corporate sponsors like Pizza PressPasadena offering prizes for the winning contestants. This live version of “Buzz'd Out!” will have new challenges, new questions, and new contestants with each performance. Attending audiences will also have an opportunity to take part in the show either as a contestant or assisting contestants on stage to complete the challenges. And before hesitating on attending, know that Benjamins has taken careful consideration that the live version be done different from the TV show based on his experiences attending live game shows. "I felt something got lost when game shows went from the TV version to the live version -- it was really boring when they played the games exactly like they do
on TV," Benjamins explains. "I don't think we'll have as much of an issue because the best part is that the audience becomes part of this crazy TV game show brought to life on stage." The reason the show is taking a chance on the Hollywood Fringe Festival is to gain exposure and interest to take the project to the next professional level. Hollywood Fringe allows independent artists an opportunity to put their work up and have audiences that would never have considered seeing the work a chance to see it. "The big picture would be to produce this show on a professional level for a network and a wider audience," Roe Moore explains, "We'd love to partner with Hulu, Netflix, YouTube Red, or the other New Media networks because our show is different." “Buzz'd Out Live!” Opens June 2nd and runs through June 23rd with the Hollywood Fringe. Tickets are currently on sale. For more information, be sure to check out www.BuzzdOut. com and check out the promo video.
Monrovia Music Fest will celebrate its fifth anniversary under the famous Morton Bay Fig tree at Library Park, 321 S. Myrtle Ave in Old Town Monrovia, on Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 from 12-7pm. The event will feature a diverse mixture of musical genres throughout the day, including virtuosic Latin dance with Roger Espinosa’s Café Fuego, alternative rock, R&B, acoustic folk, world-renown musical whistling, and more. Various award-winning indie SoCal bands and artists will perform at the festival: The Travelling Fools, The Whistling Diva, Hardly Sisters, Mikael Pederson, and many others. Admission is free. Festival-goers will be pleasantly surprised by a wide selection of local craft beers from 38 Degrees Ale House, Hop Secret Brewing Co, and Congregation Ale House. Monrovia Music Fest will feature a great variety of food trucks (Kogi Truck, Okamoto Kitchen, BBQ Smokehouse and Dulce Shave Ice, etc.), artisan market, and fun activi-
The event will feature a diverse mixture of musical genres throughout the day.
ties for the whole family. What started as a small community fest in 2014, the park has grown to become one of the largest music festivals in the San Gabriel Valley, drawing a crowd from all over Los Angeles County. This year the Fest has partnered with the Renal Support Network, a nonprofit which provides services and a worldclass prom for those with kidney disease. The Studio C Productions team has been awarded by Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, the State
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Senate, and the Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please visit the official website of the Monrovia Music Fest at www.monroviamusicfest.com and follow Monrovia Music Fest on Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, YouTube, and Instagram @MonroviaFest.
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The custom of holding observances to remember and honor those who gave their lives in military service goes back many hundreds, if not thousands, of years. In the United States, that custom has long since been formalized in the creation of Memorial Day (formerly known as Decoration Day). Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30. It is believed that date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country.
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onnie (not that I ever called her that, to me she was Mother) was born August 28, 1926 in Arlington, Massachusetts (now a part of Boston). Her parents, Marion (always known as Naya) Whall and Teodoro Eduardo Hartung had married when he, as a young Argentine Naval Officer, had been studying at MIT while his ship was in dry dock in Boston. The couple divorced in 1928 with Naya and young Connie remaining in the US. Naya and my mother moved in with Naya’s mother and with time both of Naya’s divorced sisters and their children. The three young women worked as beauticians ultimately moving to San Francisco, leaving their children in New York with their mother. With time they were able to send for the children and mother. In 1937 Gibby, as my Great Grandmother was known (short for Grace Belle), brought all five children across country by train. When her mother remarried, she remained in San Francisco to finish high School at George Washington H.S. and then went on to the University of California at Berkeley. She majored first in Spanish to be able to better communicate with her father and then switching to Business Administration for practical reasons. She was elected to Phi Beta Kappa in her Junior year at Cal, an unusual accomplishment even then. She graduated in 1948 and began to work as an accountant. After my father, Donald Motander, returned from a brief hiatus from Cal (WWII), he and mother began dating. After his own graduation in 1950, they were married on October 21 of that year when Papa was recalled to active duty for the Korean conflict. The newlyweds were assigned to the Presidio of San Francisco. It was there that my sister, Elizabeth was born. Shortly after the birth, the young family moved to Monrovia where
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my parents would live the rest of their lives. As a typical housewife of the fifties Mother did not work outside the home. But as a bright, active woman, motherhood was not quite enough and she started a long career of volunteer work. When my sister and I started school, our parents were very active in the PTA, both receiving Honorary Life Membership Awards from the Monroe School PTA and Continuing Service Awards from the Monrovia High School PTA. She also began to teach Sunday School at Monrovia First Presbyterian Church. Father also drove the church van, picking up those who could not drive. In the 1960s Mother returned to the paid work force on a limited basis at first. She began as an aid at Monroe School and then moved to Monrovia High School, first to help with the re-accreditation presentation in 1970 and ultimately becoming the accountant for the school and the student associations. Even after my father died she continued her volunteer work. She was a member of the Monrovia
Garden Club, serving as its President for one term and for several years as its Treasurer. In addition, she volunteered at least one day a week at the Monrovia Historical Museum. She also volunteered with Foothill Unity Center working in their thrift store and on their food distributions. But this biographical data does not present the full picture of my mother. She was a kind, witty, and thought-full person. As my sister reminded me, our mother loved to get down on the floor and play with her grandchildren. Since my children were already grown by the time they came into my life, I was able to see her react the same way with her great grandchildren. She also had a dry wit and a sometimes ribald sense of humor, but my sister maintains only I brought out that side of her: the ribald, not the wit. She could see the humor in most situations and she always maintained her composure. Services will be held at Douglas and Zook, 600 E. Foothill Blvd., Monrovia on Friday May 25th, at 3:00 p.m.
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versary of the monument’s dedication where hundreds witnessed a moving observance which paid tribute to fourteen Arcadia servicemen who lost their lives in one of the longest and most divisive wars in history. As a result of tireless efforts, Glasco will once again be in the public spotlight, this time for the activation of six in-ground LED lights that will enhance the Vietnam monument, its plaques, as well as the three flags above it from dusk to dawn every day of the year. Glasco, Arcadia City Clerk and Founder of the Arcadia Vietnam Memorial, said the after-dark lighting on the monument was always in his long-range plans but were put ‘on-hold’ due to budgetary restraints. A fundraising dinner sponsored by the Arcadia Women’s Club last November, along with donations from community and veterans’ groups and families of those killed in Vietnam, secured the needed funds to pay for the lighting equipment and subsequent albeit complex installation. “With the addition of these beautiful new lights to the Monument,” Glasco
said, “veterans and their families will have a place to reflect on the sacrifices our service people have made and continue to make in protecting America’s freedom from powers who would like to take it from us”. On Saturday evening, May 26 beginning at 7:00 p.m., the public is invited to participate in a pre-Memorial Day Ceremony that will include an Invocation by a Chaplain from the Arcadia/Monrovia VFW, the Presentation of Colors, Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, Tolling of the Honor Bell, Rifle Salute, and TAPS followed by a “Community Countdown” where the Arcadia Vietnam Monument’s lights will officially be activated for the first time. Before the Program begins there will be free coffee donated by Starbucks and, while they last, special custom made Monument cookies that are replicas of the Arcadia Vietnam Memorial Challenge Coin. To help sustain the Monument’s Upkeep and Improvement Fund, the Arcadia Women’s Club and Santa Anita Chapter DAR will be offering for sale women and men’s polo shirts embroidered with the Arcadia Vietnam Monument logo and the ever-popular Arcadia Vietnam
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DEFICIT Memorial Challenge Coin. For more information and videos about the Arcadia Vietnam Monument please visit their newly revised website at: www.arcadiavietnammonument.org and their Facebook page at: www.Facebook.com/Arcadia Vietnam Memorial. Schedule of the Arcadia Vietnam Memorial Lighting Ceremony: 7:00 p.m. Refreshments & fund raising items for sale 7:40-7:45 p.m. Program begins 7:45 p.m. Presentation of Colors 7:48 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance 7:49 p.m. National Anthem 7:51 p.m. Invocation 7:53 p.m. Introductions 8:00 p.m. Hon. Congresswoman Judy Chu 8:05 p.m. Hon. CA State Assemblymember Ed Chau 8:10 p.m. Hon. Mayor Peter Amundson-City of Arcadia 8:15 p.m. Tolling of Bell -Roll Call for Arcadia's 14 Servicemen 8:20 p.m. Rifle Team-3 Volley Salute 8:23 p.m. TAPS 8:26 p.m. Benediction 8:30 p.m. Activation of Monument Lights “At the going down of the sun and in the morning… we shall remember them”Lawrence Binyon
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proposed budget has a structural deficit of nearly $3.1 million with expenditures in excess of revenues. According to the City’s long-term financial forecast, the structural deficit will remain for the foreseeable future,” the city stated. In a recently-commissioned Community Priorities Survey, Arcadia residents stated strongly that they want existing levels of police and fire public safety services maintained. Among other priorities, residents cited preventing and investigating property crimes, like thefts and burglaries, maintaining local paramedic services, and protecting 911 emergency response times as primary areas of concern. The City of Arcadia will continue to work hard to preserve the vital City services that residents expect and deserve. This budget holds the line on key services through the prudent use of City reserves, but the City will need to do more to protect service levels in the coming years, which is why the City will continue to engage residents on community service priorities. The City wants to continue hearing the priorities
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that are important to Arcadia residents and take action to ensure that they work with the community to protect the city’s excellent services and high quality of life. If you are interested in taking a leadership role on this important topic, the City of Arcadia is accepting applications for the newly formed Citizen Financial Advisory Committee. This ad hoc committee will be responsible for reviewing the City’s long-term financial forecast and providing recommendations to the City Council for potential revenue enhancement and/or cost containment strategies. The commitment is expected to be for a period of no more than six months, but will require intense review and discussion about the City’s financial future. Due to the specialized nature of this Committee,
prospective candidates with a background in finance are preferred. To serve on the Committee, candidates must be at least 18 years of age, a registered voter, and a resident of the City of Arcadia. Qualified candidates with an interest in serving may pick up an application from the City Clerk’s Office, located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, or print one off of the City’s website at ArcadiaCA.gov/ CitizenService. Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office on or before the close of business on Thursday, May 24, 2018. Appointments are expected to be made in June.
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ARCADIA MUSEUM COFFEE TALK TO FEATURE CHINESE-AMERICAN HERITAGE OF ARCADIA Fascinated by Arcadia history? Join The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage for a hot cup of coffee on Saturday, June 2, at 10:00 a.m. when a noted local historian Eugene Moy, a member of the Board of Directors of the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, will share new, original research on the history of Arcadia. Moy will talk about the “Chinese American Heritage of Arcadia and the San Gabriel Valley,” a fascinating look at the important role Chinese Americans played in Arcadia’s past.
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For more information, please call (626) 574-5440 or visit the website at www.ArcadiaCa.gov/museum. The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is located at 380 W. Huntington Drive, immediately behind the Community Center. The Museum Education Center is located at 382 W. Huntington Drive. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed 12-1). Admission is always free. You can also follow the Museum on Facebook and Twitter. Dozens of legal professionals stood by to help those with legal questions. – Photo by Galen Patterson / Beacon Media News
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to discover new resources. There will also be information on wellness and history.
There will be displays of military vehicles and equipment, a children’s area, and a food court. All are welcome and admission is free.
providing free legal consultation is Councilwoman April Verlato. Across the room sat Christine Wood, an attorney with Best, Best and Krieger. Wood fell backwards into law school, having first worked in the media industry, working for media publications by consulting with newspapers. When she saw the declining number of print publications, she became a paralegal and went to law school. Now that Wood is a legal professional, she uses her skills to help in ways she can make an impact. “I love being able to help people,” said Wood. One of Wood’s favorite parts of her current
career is being able to work with the government on local levels and help them operate more efficiently. In this way she doesn’t just help one person, she has the ability to help our society. For hours, people discussed various sticky situations, which the attorneys can decide to take up as a cause of their own. In one corner, two people explained to an attorney that their neighbors make too much noise on a continuous basis. The attorney suggested that they notify the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, because the city they live in doesn’t have its own police department.
Wood says that although she will not disclose what she spoke with people about, she has noticed a prevailing theme of rental disputes between landlords and tenants. Around the room, Mandarin-speaking attorneys hear the grievances of Mandarin speakers, a thoughtful service provided by the city. Both Wood and Guerra agree that Law Day in Arcadia is an invaluable service to the community. “It’s important for people to have access to the law,” said Wood. “I think it’s great,” said Guerra, “Its helps the community and helps people answer questions for free.”
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Tupperware party meets art class; like a wine and paint night, but more creative and focused on self-expression,” said Hoffman. “I bring all the materials and supplies and you can have cocktails, snacks, whatever you like.” Rosita’s Studio offers affordable classes in a variety of mediums, including Hoffman’s favorite “fiber arts” like embroidery, weaving, and textiles, as well as abstract painting and printmaking. Unlike typical wine and art classes which lead a group through a recreation of an existing work of art, Rosita’s Studio deliberately steers away from that technique. “As an artist, I'm against the re-rendering of an image because it limits creativity. I think it's important to give someone the access to materials and allow them to control how they want to do it,” Hoffman explained. “There's something about a low-stakes class that's not as intense as a 6-week course that's attractive to
Named after owner Ellie Rae Hoffman’s grandmother, Rosita’s Studio brings art to your doorstep with traveling art classes suitable for artists of any experience level. – Courtesy photo / Rosita’s Studio
people—and that you get to walk away with a finished product that's uniquely your own.” In addition to traveling art classes, Hoffman teaches regular workshops at local storefront Craft in Sierra Madre and Makers Mess in Silverlake. To fuel her inspiration, she continues to develop her personal portfolio and hopes to introduce creative collaborations with other artists. “One of my good friends, Samantha OldhamBaum, has a clothing line and we're talking about doing something together,” said Hoffman. “We’d love to offer a printmaking workshop where you design your own stamp to use on a vintage bag.” She’s also developed courses based on growing interest among her clients. “With a renewed popularity in tattoos, minimalist figures, and line drawings, I noticed that there was a growing interest in learning to draw with thread,” she said. “That’s how my class
‘Embroidery Forms and Figures’ was created.” Though most Rosita’s Studios traveling art classes are one-off experiences, Hoffman favors the concept of someday offering regular courses that build upon an artist’s skills. Ultimately, teaching itself yields its greatest joy simply by helping her clients creatively “let go.” “People get really attached to artwork at [a] certain stage. You don't know if you want to push it, don't know if it's done or you just started and you don't know where it's at,” she said. “So take a picture of whatever you’re working on—and keep going. There’s always developing and uncovering to be had.” Rosita’s Studio offers traveling art classes across San Gabriel Valley. Learn more at www.rositasstudio. com, call (626) -353-2800, email her at rositasstudio@ gmail.com, and follow the studio’s latest offerings on Instagram at @rositasstudio.
Arcadia Association of Realtors: Strong Wages and Steady Home Prices Buoy California Housing Affordability Higher wages and lower seasonal home prices combined to push California’s housing affordability higher in the first quarter of 2018, compared to the previous quarter, the Arcadia Association of Realtors said today. The percentage of home buyers who could afford to purchase a median-priced, existing single-family home in California in the first-quarter of 2018 edged up to 31 percent from 29 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017, but was down from 32 percent in the first quarter a year ago, according to the California Association of Realtors’ (C.A.R) Traditional Housing Affordability Index (HAI). This is the 20th consecutive quarter that the index has been below 40 percent. California’s housing affordability index hit a peak of 56 percent in the first quarter of 2012. C.A.R.’s HAI measures the percentage of all households that can afford to purchase a median-priced, single-family home in California. C.A.R. also reports affordability indices
The percentage of home buyers who could afford to purchase a median-priced, existing single-family home in California in the first-quarter of 2018 edged up to 31 percent. – Courtesy photo
for regions and select counties within the state. The index is considered the most fundamental measure of housing well-being for home buyers in the state. A minimum annual income of $111,500 was needed to qualify for the purchase of a $538,640 statewide median-priced, existing single-family home in the first quarter of 2018. The monthly payment, including taxes and insurance on a 30-year, fixedrate loan, would be $2,790, assuming a 20 percent down payment and an effective composite interest rate of
4.44 percent. The effective composite interest rate in the fourth-quarter of 2017 was 4.17 percent and 4.36 percent in the first quarter of 2017. Condominiums and townhomes also were more affordable in the first-quarter of 2018 compared to the previous quarter, with 39 percent of California households earning the minimum income to qualify for the purchase of a $449,720 median-priced condominium/townhome, up from 38 percent in the fourth quarter. An annual income of $93,090 was required to make monthly payments of $2,330.
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Arcadia Unified Social Media Ranked Among World’s Best A double tap unlike any other for Arcadia Unified School District’s Instagram page. In its “Top 10 Best School Instagram Accounts” list, BuzzFeed named the school district among the top educational accounts (including college, high school, and elementary) in the world. “I was shocked when I received a message, fittingly on our Instagram page, with a link to the BuzzFeed article,” said Arcadia Unified’s Chief Communications Officer Ryan Foran who created the
Instagram page nearly five years ago. “There are so many great schools and universities running very creative Instagram pages with world-class photography; it was incredibly rewarding to be recognized among them.” According to the BuzzFeed article, “The Arcadia Unified School District's Instagram account shows that public school districts can do Instagram well too. Their feed goes to great lengths to demonstrate the wide variety of extracurricular activities
on offer in the well-regarded California school district.” The first picture Foran posted on the district’s Instagram page was of a 9/11 tribute that occurred at an all-school assembly at Arcadia High School in 2013. The photograph shows the student body of more than 3,500 linked arm-in-arm while singing the school’s alma mater. Since that first post, there are now nearly 4,000 followers to the page which has posted an incredible 1,065 times since 2013.
In 2017 alone there were 103,646 double taps, aka “likes,” for the Instagram novice’s 317 posts. “We started the Instagram page to better connect with our students. Our Facebook page was and is a terrific outreach to connect with our parents and community, but we thought Instagram would better cater to our students, which comprise the majority of our followers,” Foran said. The key to creating a dynamic Instagram page is consistency and creativity
according to Foran. He said he has plenty of great stories to share and highlight thanks to the plethora of activities, sports, arts, and academics that are offered throughout the award-winning and highly rated school. The Arcadia Unified Instagram page has averaged more than one post per each school day for more than four and a half years now. In order to maintain the volume and consistency of pictures posted, the Arcadia Unified page uses a team approach.
In addition to Foran, the District's Communications Specialist Amber Nuuvali, and several students post on the page. Last year, Foran turned over the keys to the Instagram page to the District’s Digital Communications Internship students. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com
Monrovia High Class of 2018 Participates in College Signings During Lunchtime Celebrations Monrovia High senior Rebecca De La O proudly signed a symbolic letter of commitment to attend the University of California, Los Angeles during the school’s lunchtime series of college signing celebrations, Sign on the Line. De La O will study Mathematics of Computation, a major she discovered that blends her interests in computer science and gaming when she became a member of Monrovia High’s Math and
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Science Academy (MASA) to explore how she can become a video game programmer. “I love the problemsolving aspect of writing code. Making any kind of change in the game requires going back and rewriting lines and lines of code,” De La O said. The ambitious student completed 13 AP courses over her four years at Monrovia High, competed in the school’s cross country and track teams, and was recognized by the College Board’s National Hispanic
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Recognition Program by scoring among the top 2.5 percent of the Hispanic/ Latino population across the states in the PSATs. She also boasts a 4.6 GPA and is the Class of 2018’s salutatorian. Sign on the Line is an annual end-of-the-year celebration organized by Monrovia High’s Renaissance Club in which seniors officially declare the college, university, or military branch they will attend. This year, 123 Monrovia High seniors
participated. Renaissance, now in place at every Monrovia Unified school, is a student leadership team that recognizes peers for educational achievements, attendance, behavior, citizenship, and personal endeavors. Monrovia High Class of 2018 graduates will attend prestigious universities across the nation, including UC Berkeley, CSU Los Angeles, Arizona State, Kansas State, and Azusa Pacific.
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Comfortable home in Covina. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Formal entry with bench. Formal living room, bonus family room, modern kitchen with granite countertops. Newer windows. Two car detached garage, room for RV parking. (G16808)
MONROVIA $1,838,000 This Stunning View Home is situated in the secluded gated community of Terrace View Estates. Features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, vaulted two story ceiling. Custom Crown molding in living room with gorgeous marble fireplace. Formal dining room with French doors. Gourmet kitchen. Family room with entertainment center. Master suite. Attached 3 car garage. (T308)
Fixer Upper in Pasadena’s Bungalow Heaven. With 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and office next to formal dining room. This1,263 sq.ft. home on a 7,451 sq.ft. lot with a fireplace in the living room. Basement could be turned into a wine cellar. Front porch and one car garage with bonus room. (M1126)
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e’s at transportation every single day, rain or shine, opening car doors for students arriving in the morning and leaving in the afternoon. He is the one constant for the thousands of children who have attended Clairbourn School in San Gabriel through the decades – Dr. Robert William Nafie, headmaster. It was therefore with much melancholy that students and parents received the announcement that he was leaving at the end of the 20172018 school year. He’s such a permanent figure that it’s almost impossible to envision the school without his daily presence on campus. When he arrived at Clairbourn, at the age of 29, the school was a disjointed grouping of structures on two different parcels of land, the grounds were uneven and unpaved, and the campus had no central area. “It didn’t have an irrigation system, so I hooked up a hose and a basket on my ten-speed bike and I rode around the campus in the evenings and made sure all the plants got watered,” he smiles in recollection. During his fourdecades, he oversaw the creation of the new library, art studio, music room, new infrastructure – sidewalks, central lighting system, irrigation system, electrical and gas lines. He linked the two parcels by creating a campus center from which the students could get to either side of the school grounds upon
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arrival. More construction followed, including Randall Hall, the MultiPurpose Building, the Gardner Building, and the Seiter Center. However, Dr. Nafie’s tenure wasn’t all about construction and structural face-lifts but also about upholding the essence that would define his tenure – a dynamic engagement with his students and parents. An annual tradition that Dr. Nafie started in 1981 is singing a song for moms during Mothers’ Visiting Day’s morning assembly. For years, at the Spring Carnival, he would gamely agree to be dunked in water. Asked what he considers his biggest accomplishment and what he sees in the school’s future, he replies, “I’m most proud of developing the Clairbourn campus into one of the most elite school campuses in the area – with its many facilities up-to-date and all paid for. Ten years hence, it will have a consistently superior faculty with complementary facilities in a multi-culturally diverse community that loves its school and cher-
ishes its legacy.” Dr. Nafie transformed the Clairbourn campus into one that inspires reflective erudition and meaningful discourse. He has made it his life’s work to create a school that provides both a challenging and nurturing environment. For 39 years he led his students, parents, faculty, and staff to become educated, wellinformed, caring members of society. Clairbourn stands today as a magnificent realization of his vision – the embodiment of an excellent education based on a code of ethics of honesty, respect, responsibility, spirituality, and citizenship. It’s a school that Dr. Nafie can not only be truly honored to have led but that which its community is proud of. He leaves a beautiful legacy, which he will continue to cultivate as a trustee, to ensure that it does more than endure but flourish for decades yet to come. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com
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tress sucks, but you probably didn’t need my reminder to feel that. There are countless triggers of stress that we face today. Whether it’s relationships, finances, work-related, or those little rascals that take up all your free time to raise, they all gradually compound into your body until you can’t take it anymore. You’re not alone. It is estimated that up to 90% of doctor’s visits are due to stress-related cases. If you want to save yourself a visit to the doctor’s office and stay away from stress-related diseases, take a look at what you can do to cut back on stress and learn to relax. One of the most common impacts that stress has on the human body is through our relationship with food. The stress-induced hormone cortisol can cause an insulin response in the body that will trigger a desire for “comfort foods”. These foods are often loaded up with unhealthy sugars and fats that can help relieve that stress, but over time, can cause serious chronic health conditions. Tips to combat stress and improve your health: Practice mindfulness meditation Meditation is something that has become more popular, in the past few years, for stress-reduction. It took me a couple tries to really be able to sit still for more than 5 minutes at a time, but it was incredibly worth it. Not only did I feel more alert and focused after I tried, but I also felt calmer than I had in a while. An easy way to get into meditation would be to try a couple guided meditations that are led by a meditation teacher through voice recording.
5 Tips to Combat Stress-Related Weight Gain Lay back and relax Sleep is one of the most important parts to health. Unfortunately, stress can seriously impact the quality of your sleep, and we all know that a poor night of sleep never made the next day any better. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that the majority of adults get around 7-9 hours of sleep per night. What helped me better stick to a sleep schedule was to just set it and stick to it. It also helped to learn a couple times what it felt like to wake up at 5 in the morning, after missing my determined bedtime. Work out the stress, but not too hard Working out is probably the last thing on your mind after a stressful day. Although it might not sound as appealing as a slice of pizza, it’s shown that low intensity workouts can help lower the levels of cortisol in the body. However, it does appear that higher intensity workouts can temporarily increase your stress levels. Before you start questioning why a trainer sounds to be recommending against exercise, it was found that exercise has the ability to produce brain cells that are more resilient to stress compared to an inactive counterpart. Plan for success Benjamin Franklin once said that “if you fail to plan, then you plan to fail”. I never truly realized what that meant until I started realiz-
ing that many of the failures that I faced were the result of not having planned better. In the past year, I’ve put an enormous emphasis on improving my organization skills by doing the following: -Outlining all events and activities that I participate in -Outlining regular morning and pre-bedtime routines -Cleaning out my room -Journaling on thoughts and ideas I’ve found that these tactics, amongst many more, have significantly helped me in reducing the amount of stress and anxieties that I previously faced on a regular basis. My goal for organization is to clean out the clutter and give me a clean slate to operate on. Go out on a hike When was the last time you stepped out into nature to relax? A study done in Japan showed that a 15 minute experience out in nature was able to reduce stress concentrations by around 15%. That means that the simple act of being outdoors can help you eliminate a fair amount of the anxieties that build up throughout the week. On top of that, hiking gives you the added benefits of a light-tomoderate intensity exercise session. Luckily, the San Gabriel Mountains is home to a large variety of hiking trails that allow people of all fitness-levels to access these benefits.
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Waterfront Paradise in Marina del Rey Greg aragon gregsgetawaytravel@gmail.com
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t’s hard to call a town with the world’s largest man-made marina a hidden gem, but in a way Marina Del Rey is just that. Located near the larger, more famous areas of Venice Beach and Santa Monica, the tiny city can easily be overlooked. But for savvy travelers from around the globe the place is waterfront paradise. “Marina del Rey is an urban waterfront playground that offers tourists resort-like amenities, exceptional hotel accommodations, and dining experiences with breathtaking Marina views,” says Janet Zaldua, CEO of the Marina del Rey Convention & Visitors Bureau. I began a recent getaway to Marina del Rey at Jamaica Bay Inn, a tropical island-like resort located in the marina, on Mother’s Beach, with great views of sand and water. The boutique hotel is a true West Indies-inspired experience, complete with rattan furnishings, warm colors, rich textures, and lush flora. And, like a Caribbean resort the water is only a few steps
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away. My room at Jamaica Bay Inn featured a 55-inch flat screen TV, two queen beds with plush linens, an office desk with free Wi-Fi, a mini-fridge, a Keurig coffee maker, an oversized comfy chair, Molton Brown bath amenities, plush bathrobes and a huge waterfall shower.
However, the room’s best feature was the balcony overlooking the coastal skyline and the marina full of beautiful boats. Beyond comfortable rooms, the hotel boasts a heated year-round pool with marina views, a fitness center, a 24-hour lobby business center, on-site bicycle
rentals, a gourmet restaurant, banquet and conference rooms, and a location within walking distance to attractions like Venice Beach or the shop district of Abbot Kinney Blvd. When not relaxing at Jamaica Bay Inn, I was exploring the rest of town. Built in the early 1960s at the site of
an old salt marsh, Marina del Rey is a modern wonder of construction. As one of the world’s largest man-made small craft harbors, it features eight basins and is home to approximately 6,500 boats. My meal at the Beachside began with a bowl of New England clam chowder, and Ahi tuna tartare with red
Indian curry, charred peanut, cucumber, and avocado. For the main course I had the tender and delicious Meyer lemon and herb chicken with baby carrots, blue lake beans, potato puree, and lemon thyme jus. After dinner I walked to Mother’s Beach to listen to live music at Marina del Rey’s “Food Truck Thursdays” weekly event, where gourmet food trucks and bands welcome in summer every Thursday night from 5 - 9 p.m. In the morning I rented a bicycle from the hotel and rode to Venice Beach to lounge on the sand and play basketball. The Jamaica Bay Inn is located at 4175 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Ray, 90292. For more info call (888) 823-5333 or visit: www. jamaicabayinn.com. For more information on visiting Marina del Rey, visit: www. visitmarinadelrey.com. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com
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Reader Is Proud of City’s Historical Preservation Imagine! Wouldn’t the founders of Monrovia be proud to see that their legacy continues to thrive in the custody of our capable administrators and other
public servants? Most of all, they'd be pleased to know that our city fathers are steadfast in their determination to preserve the architectural heritage of our fair city. Thanks to them, Monrovia has remained
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How Much Do You Reveal About Yourself on a First Date? hedda muskat
I heard a similar idea last year at a podcast conference I often attend, Podcast Movement. A speaker talked about how we, as podcasters, look at one another as competition. We each want to be number one in iTunes. We don’t want to help each other for fear that we’ll lose listeners. But, what would happen if we assumed there was room for everyone? What would happen if we assumed that we could all succeed in some way? In this scenario, it’s likely that we would help each other more. We would talk to each other more. We’d share ideas and suggestions. And, we would all be more successful -- together. I know there’s a strong temptation to be “the best.” Going to school prepares us for this idea. In elementary school our teachers may rank us by reading level. In high school we fight to become the valedictorian or the best athlete. In college we each want to earn the distinction of cum laude. There’s always a ranking. There’s a first place and then the very first loser. Nobody
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on the first date is a good start. Guys still like to do some hunting so let them ask you some more questions before you volunteer all the dirt about yourself. So how much is too much? Here are 3 tips on how to control your desire for wanting to be overly honest. Don’t talk negatively about yourself. Try and present your best self. Be upbeat, positive and ask fun upbeat questions to get the conversation going. Let your date see you as a whole and complete person. Don’t brag about all your achievements and accomplishments. It sounds conceited and makes it look like you’re insecure, as
if you’re fishing for all sorts of compliments about how great you are. Being humble is the way to go. Don’t talk about how many partners you’ve had. That’s extremely personal and it’s not necessary for the other person to know all that. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com Hedda Muskat is the author of The Dating Mystique based on her days as a writer on the TV Show “Love Connection”.
e all have bad days. Whether you woke up on the wrong side of the bed, or someone cut you off on the way to work, it can make getting through the day difficult. What can make it even more difficult is when we look at each moment as a competition to the top. Why do we assume that in order to do well at our job (or to win), someone else must lose? It’s a sad state of affairs when we look at those around us as competition. It’s sad to think of life as a zero-sum game. Think of it this way, when you’re having that bad day the one thing you need is a helping hand. But, if you haven’t given a hand to anyone else in the past you’re unlikely to get the help you need. Alternatively, if you’ve spent time helping others over the years you may be surprised to see help pouring in from those around you. 1
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re you one of the millions of daters out there who felt your date went bad because you opened your big mouth and said things that you now regret? Things that are way too personal or risqué before you gage the interest of the other person you are with? Even if the chemistry is there, if you reveal too much about your past it could potentially turn off your date; then you can thank yourself for sabotaging that one. It’s not because your date may not want to know that you were just out of prison for a crime you didn’t commit, but it’s mostly because it’s too much information too soon. There is definitely a fine line between opening up and over sharing on a first date. Your desire to put everything out on the table right away so you can get all your thoughts out there in the open doesn’t really work. Dating is a process and maintaining some mystery
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wants to lose. But in real life, and in the professional world, things rarely work this way. We get ahead because of the people on our team. We get ahead when we lean on those whose strengths are different than ours – and when we share our talents with others. In life we rarely get ahead on our own with zero support. We get ahead when others help us. And others want to help us when we’ve helped them. Even if we could get ahead on our own – what would the prize be at the end of the journey? Who would we share our winnings with? All alone seems like a pretty lonely place to be. So, take the time to remember – there’s room for everyone. We each have a place at the table, and the best way to get there is together. Angela Copeland is a Career Coach and Founder of Copeland Coaching CopelandCoaching.com or on Twitter at @CopelandCoach.
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LAPD Human Trafficking Taskforce Makes Several Arrests The Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Taskforce, along with deputies from Compton Sheriff’s Station, conducted a human trafficking operation in the city of Compton. The operation took place in the area of Long Beach Boulevard and Elm Street, Compton, between the hours of 1p.m. and 11p.m. During the operation, detectives arrested 26 adults and rescued two female juveniles, ages 13 and 17, who they identified as commercially sexually exploited children. Both of the females were released to the care of the Department of Children and Family Services. Three adult females were arrested for the charge of Loitering for the Purposes of Prostitution. Each of them were offered victim-centered services from Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Services (LEADS). Two of the females were identified as victims of human traffick-
ing and accepted ongoing services. Seventeen of those arrested were male adults who solicited undercover Sheriff’s deputies for various sex acts. One male was arrested for Indecent Exposure and soliciting, after he exposed himself to an undercover Sheriff’s deputy during the course of propositioning her for a sex act. Those males were transported and booked at the Century Regional Detention Facility. A 17 year old male juvenile was detained on a felony charge of Pandering after he attempted to recruit an undercover Sheriff’s deputy to work for him as a commercial sex worker. Jahmoni Keys, an 18 year old male from Compton, was arrested on a felony charges of False Impersonation of Another as well as Resisting Arrest and violating the terms of his probation. The operation included
task force partners from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.), the District Attorney’s Office (LADA), the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Los Angeles Unified School Police (LAUSD), State Parole, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) the Los Angeles County Probation Department, Saving Innocence, and the Department of Children and Family Services. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Human Trafficking Bureau at (323) 526-5156. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http:// lacrimestoppers.org. The Los Angeles County
Sheriff Department’s Human Trafficking Bureau houses the LA Regional Human Trafficking Task Force, the nation’s largest co-located human trafficking task force. The Task Force is a collaboration of federal, state, county and local law enforcement, social service agency and nongovernment and communitybased organizations investigating and serving the needs of commercially exploited adults and minors victimized for the purpose of sex and labor. The LA Regional Human Trafficking Task Force brings together systems and disciplines to address the victim’s needs through a victim centered, trauma informed approach. The task force employs a regionalized strategy that crosses jurisdictional boundaries to identify and rescue victims while aggressively pursuing traffickers and buyers.
L.A. County Approves Creative Housing Solution To Combat Homelessness Bolstering a countywide movement to fight homelessness, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved an ordinance providing homeowners with new opportunities to build or convert existing spaces into Accessory Dwelling Units, also known as “backyard homes” or “granny flats.” The ordinance gives homeowners more flexibility in creating ADUs. The goal: to help increase the region’s seriously depleted housing stock though the development of safe and livable low-cost housing options. “This ordinance enables County property owners to be part of the solution in the fight against homelessness,” said Board Chair Sheila Kuehl. “Building ‘granny flats’ can help alleviate our affordable housing crisis, while providing additional rental income for the families who build them. I strongly encourage homeowners to consider whether this opportunity can work for them. When it comes to reducing homelessness, we need all hands on deck and everyone in.” "Addressing a shortage of more than 500,000 affordable units across Los Angeles County will
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Starting a new business? Go to filedba.com Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Thursday May 31, 2018 personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located At: StorAmerica – Duarte 2250 Central Ave Duarte CA 91010 2:00 pm Mendoza-Rosales, Christina M. Namba, Ryan All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 17th, of May and 24th of May 2018 by StorAmerica, 2250 Central Ave Duarte, Ca. 91010 office (626) 930-0036 Fax (626) 930-1396 5/17, 5/24/18 CNS-3130127# ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Thursday May 31, 2018 Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located at: StorAmerica – Arcadia 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA 91006 3:00 pm Jackson, Kathryn Gorden, Erik R. Oconnor III, James J. Brockman, Jane M. Gutierrez, Cornelius M. Janacua, Rosa Adkins, Greg Abilar Jr., James G.R. Fobbs J., Louis St, Juste, Gelda Lopez, David G. Magallanez, Jennifer M. Tellez, Edgar A. Medina Marisa G. Castaneda, Richard L. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 17th, of May and 24th, of May 2018 by StorAmerica – Arcadia, 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA. 91006 (626) 303-3000 Fax (626) 303-6470 5/17, 5/24/18 CNS-3130178# ARCADIA WEEKLY
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require the expedient deployment of different types of housing, and ADUs are a great way for single family properties to be part of the solution," he said. "It puts rent income into property owners' pockets, without altering
the character of their neighborhoods." Supervisor Janice Hahn added: “We need to build more housing stock, period. If homeowners are willing and ready to build new units on their property, we should help them—not
stand in their way.” The Department of Regional Planning was a key player in the development of the ordinance, a reflection of the mobilization of multiple county departments to confront homelessness.
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LLOYD J NESSLER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Edmond Khachi in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Edmond Khachi 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 on June 15, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 2D 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. Petitioner: EDMOND KHACHI 410 N CANYON BLVD MONROVIA, CA 91016 626-476-6842 MONROVIA WEEKLY May 21, 24, 28, 2018
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SEOW KOK CHEONG a/k/a SEOW K. CHEONG Case No. 18STPB04754
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SEOW KOK CHEONG a/k/a SEOW K. CHEONG A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Amber Linn a/k/a Amber singnam Cheong in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Amber Linn a/k/a Amber singnam Cheong 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 on June 19, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N Hill Street, 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: ALBREKTSON & SHUMATE, LLP STATE BAR #238094 Christopher A. Shumate 1801 Orange Tree Lane Suite 230 REDLANDS, CA 92374 May 24, 28, 31, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY
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he Wildcats of Monrovia baseball are one step closer to championship glory after a remarkable 11-0 victory over Sierra Vista in the second round of the Division 4 CIF Southern Section Playoffs on Tuesday. Coming off a narrow 3-2 win over Pacifica in the first round last Thursday, it seemed the Wildcats still had a lot of things to tidy up if they wished to make a deep run in this year’s playoffs. Following that game against the Tritons, starting pitcher Josh Delgado said Monrovia went into the game lacking a sense of urgency, which is something that needs to change in the later rounds.
“Everyone was kind of lazy,” Delgado said. “No one was yelling as much as they used to and I think we came out overhyping ourselves. We got to be louder in the dugout and mess with the pitchers like we usually do.” However, this certainly was not the case in Tuesday’s game as the Wildcats evidently took heed to their ace’s advice and forged their best offensive game of the season. Sierra Vista, co-champions of the Montview League, had no answers for Monrovia’s high-flying bats and refined pitching. After a scoreless first inning, the Wildcats opened a 2-0 lead in the second frame. Monrovia then delivered the
essential knockout blow by racking up four runs in both the third and fourth innings. Seven different Wildcats posted one RBI apiece but it was Steven Bermudez who had the best performance at the plate, as the senior was a perfect 3-of-3. Julian Gomeztrejo took care of business on the mound, going five full innings with three strikeouts. Closer Chantz Powers also recorded a notable performance, picking up three strikeouts and allowing no hits in 1.1 innings of work. Monrovia will move on to the quarterfinals where it will travel to Northview High School for a game against the 21-9 Vikings.
An explosive all-around effort propelled Monrovia baseball during its 11-0 shutout over Sierra Vista in the second round of the Division 4 CIF-SS Playoffs on Tuesday. – Photo by Aaron Valdez / Beacon Media News
Arcadia Emerges Triumphant In CIF Championships The Arcadia boys’ golf team completed its 2018 campaign by taking the CIF Northern Division Championship crown on May 15. After coming out on top in Pacific League action at the Santa Anita Golf Course on May 1, the Apaches still had one last stone left to be turned in CIF competition. Needless to say, Arcadia’s dominant 368-stroke performance at league finals, a hefty 30 strokes lower than secondplace Burroughs, was just a precursor for what was to come next. The Apaches did much of the same at the 16-team CIF championships, capturing first place with a team score of 361 at the
Arcadia boys’ golf team ends season on a high note. - Courtesy Photo
ever-familiar Santa Anita Golf Course. Individually, Arcadia’s Josh Kwon (71) and Jerry Wu (71) shot even at par, which put them in a six-way tie for first place with Agoura’s Nick Burns and John Cook, Brentwood’s Chip O’Donnell and La Canada’s Andrew
Ricci. Warren Lin, Warren Oetojo, and Justin Chan all shot a 73 while Andy Zang rounded out the Apaches’ final outing with a solid 76. West Ranch High School finished in second place with a stroke score 368.
Pasadena High School’s Jaloni West qualifies for the CIF Masters Meet this Saturday following an impressive performance at the Divisional Championship Finals over the weekend. – Photo by Aaron Valdez / Beacon Media News
Pasadena’s Jaloni Dazzles at CIF Finals Pasadena High School track star Jaloni West finished third in both the 100- and 200-meter dash at the CIF-SS Ford Track and Field Divisional Championship Finals on Saturday. As Pasadena’s sole representative at the competition, West’s skills were put to the test against some of Southern California’s most elite athletes. Despite not finishing in first place, the senior put together an impressive
performance in his own right. In the 100-meter dash, West hit a new personal record by clocking in at 10.76, which was .03 seconds faster than his previous best at the CIF-SS Division 3 Prelims. His effort was good enough for a third-place finish behind Santa Margarita’s Blake Hennesay (10.57) and Antelope Valley’s Jalen Perdue (10.73). West also placed third in the 200-meter dash with
a time of 22.05 seconds, behind St. John Bosco’s Colby Bowman (21.81), and JSerra Catholic’s Kelley Stephens (21.85). West’s personal record of 21.86 seconds for the 200-meter was set at the prelims. Out of all the runners that competed in the finals, only the top 11 advanced to the CIF-SS Ford Masters Meet this Saturday. West qualified for both events, as his times in the 100 and 200 were the seventh and eighth best, respectively.
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