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PASADENA CELEBRATES 132 YEARS THIS SUNDAY

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his year’s Happy Birthday Pasadena celebration takes its theme from the Pasadena Museum of History’s popular exhibition, Dreaming the Universe: The Intersection of Science, Fiction, & Southern California. They invite you all - locals and

otherworldly visitors alike - and thank Baja Ranch Supermarket. The cosmic array of free activities and entertainment is sure to be a pure delight. Don’t miss the Robot Making Workshop. You supply imagination and creativity and Art 2 Go will provide guidance and supplies. Watch in amazement (or horror) SEE HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAGE 11

At last year’s Happy Birthday Pasadena, a Hurdy-gurdy man shows a young girl the fine art of his German Harmonipan. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

Tournament Of Roses® Hires Executive Producer of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Staff WRITER editorial@beaconmedianews.com

For more than 129 years, the Rose Parade has held a special place in the hearts and minds of viewers across the world. Now, under the leadership of Executive Director/ Chief Executive Officer David Eads, the parade is marching forward into a new era, maintaining its historic roots while layering in new entertainment features. This respect for the traditional and embrace of the

new will secure the parade’s place as a New Year’s tradition for generations to come. To facilitate this transition, Eads announced the formation of the new Rose Parade Development Office that will be headed by someone uniquely qualified to do the job. Amy Kule, one of America’s leading live event impresarios, has been appointed the Chief Creative & Development Officer. SEE PRODUCER PAGE 10

PUSD BOARD APPROVES NEW SET OF STAFF LAYOFFS 24 positions eliminated, 12 reduced Gus HERRERA gherrera@beaconmedianews.com

As another school year comes to a close and students begin to enjoy their summer vacation, the board members of the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) have already shifted their focus towards next year, as efforts to chip away at the district’s financial woes continue indefinitely. At their latest regular

meeting on May 24, the board unanimously approved a resolution that will eliminate 24 positions and reduce the hours of an additional dozen, to be effective on July 24. Similar to their city council counterparts, the PUSD board is faced with a structural deficit – a deficit which has forced them to make substantial cuts and SEE LAYOFFS PAGE 11

Pasadena Rent Control and Just Cause Signature Count Falls Short for Ballot Initiative Pasadena is 57.1% renter occupied and 42.9% homeowner occupied Staff WRITER editorial@beaconmedianews.com

On Thursday, May 24, 2018 the Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing coalition for Rent Control and Just Cause final signature count was 10,224. While short 2,112 of the required signatures, the Pasadena Fair and Equitable

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Housing Coalition considers the citizen led volunteer signature gathering efforts a success. The Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing Coalition states, “from 12 individuals, which included tenants, homeowners, and one landlord, meeting on SEE RENT CONTROL PAGE 10

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Arcadia Police Remind Motorists to Move Right for Sirens and Lights

CVC 21806 requires drivers to yield to authorized emergency vehicles. Police, Fire, Medics, and Forestry are the most common emergency vehicles seen in our City, but any authorized emergency vehicle displaying at least a solid red light and a siren as needed shall be yielded to

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Donna Shepard is named Pasadena Unified’s Teacher of the Year. – Courtesy photo / PUSD

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2018 Pasadena Unified Teacher of the Year Donna Shepard, a special education teacher at Focus Point Academy, has been named the 2018 Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Teacher of the Year and is the district’s nominee for the annual 2018 Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year honors competition. Ms. Shepard was one of five Rotary Teachers of Excellence awardees honored earlier this month. “Honoring the exemplary educators in our district is one of the highlights of the year. Ms. Shepard’s remarkable dedication to the students she serves represents the excellence of our teachers,” said Superintendent Brian McDonald. “Her profound commitment to making a positive impact on students at Focus Point Academy is truly inspirational.” Ms. Shepard is a Special Education teacher at Focus Point Academy, the structured program that incorporates daily supportive counseling and specially designed academic instruction for students diagnosed with emotional disturbances and specific

learning disabilities. A native of Pasadena, she has been a teacher in PUSD for 25 years, with the last six working as a special education teacher. She has a bachelor’s degree in Human Services from University of Phoenix, a credential as an Education Specialist for both mild/moderate and moderate/severe disabilities with an Autism clearance, and a master’s degree in Special Education from Point Loma University. “I love teaching at Focus Point Academy,” says Ms. Shepard. “My goal is to get each student reading and writing at or above grade level. I’m inspired every day by their growth and academic progress.” As the district’s nominee, Ms. Shepard will represent PUSD in the annual Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Teacher of the Year competition, the largest of its kind in the state that is also part of the oldest and most prestigious honors contest in the U.S. for public school teachers. If selected as L.A. County Teacher of the Year, Ms. Shepard will be in contention for state designation.

on the road. What does this mean? The CVC is specific in saying that drivers shall not only yield, or in other words "get out of the way," but shall pull toward the right side of the road and stop. Hence the saying, "move right for sirens and lights." Here’s what to do when

you hear those sirens and see those lights: - Don't panic. - Don't stop in the middle of the road. - Do slow down and pull to the right safely. - Do remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed.

Sierra Madre Super Summer Begins June 9 at the Sierra Madre Public Library Be part of the fun of the Sierra Madre Super Summer starting on Saturday, June 9. Pick up your passport at the Library or at any City event and get your passport stamped by reading, attending events, shopping local, and by visiting City landmarks. Start your summer fun with these events: Make Your Own Summer Flower Pin Create fun fabric flower pins with the Library Adult

Crafters group at 10:00 a.m. in the Library. Simple stitches and squares of fabric create a seasonal pin to wear throughout the season. Reading Buddies Prevent summer slide with this reading opportunity for children. High school volunteers will read with children ages five through nine at the Library to help them maintain reading skills over the summer. This will start June 9 from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

Enjoy Classical Guitar Music with Andre Giraldo Enjoy an hour of classical guitar music from around the world at 3:00 p.m. with Andre Giraldo, an LA based classical guitarist. Read, discover, and connect with the Sierra Madre Public Library, located at 440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024, by calling (626) 355-7186, texting (626) 662-1254, or visiting www.cityofsierramadre.com/services/library.

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Monrovia Offers Junior Researcher Summer Academy If you’re looking for a premier summer science program, the new Junior Researcher Summer Academy, hosted by the City and Oak Crest Institute of Science, Might be for You! As part of the City’s new focus on educational programming for our youth, they are pleased

to announce the Junior Research Summer Academy. Now, teens in Grades 8-10 can participate in one of three summer sessions for $40 per researcher: Session 1: June 25 – July 6 Session 2: July 9 – July 20 Session 3: July 23 – August 3

Participants have so much to look forward to, including getting introduced to a variety of scientific fields through hands-on experiments with real research scientists. To register or if you have any questions contact the Monrovia Community Center at (626) 256-8246 or visit us online.

Pasadena Village Annual Meeting Hosted by MonteCedro June 9 Pasadena Village will kick off its 2018 Annual Meeting with Keynote Speakers Assemblyman Chris Holden and The Honorable Bill Bogaard. The event will be hosted by MonteCedro in Altadena. Pasadena Village is part of a national movement. They are committed to helping

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r. Jerome (Jerry) Selmer - originally of Huntington Park, CA - born on January 10, 1933, passed away at the age of 85 on May 12, 2018 in Arcadia, CA. Graduating from UCLA in 1955, Jerry served in the Army directly after college. He then went to work for the city of Los Angeles, culminating his 31-year career as Assistant City Administrative Officer. Additionally, he served as Executive Director of the Southwest Museum for a few years. He was the beloved husband of Doris Selmer for

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62 years. He is survived by Doris, their son John Selmer and wife Barbara Goldeen, daughter Anne Joseph and husband Randy, and granddaughters Pamela and Julie Joseph. Jerry and Doris were named Arcadia Senior Citizens of the year in 2015. Jerry served on two City of Arcadia Commissions, the Library Board of Trustees and the Human Resources Commission. He was involved in various organizations which included the Los Angeles Corral of Westerners, Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, Zamorano Club, E Clampus Vitus, and

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the Archival Center of the Archdioceses of Los Angeles. Jerry had many hobbies which included all facets of Western Americana, travel, music, watching old classic movies, and reading and writing book reviews. Those who wish to do so may donate in Jerry’s name to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library – 20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 or to The Westerners-Los Angeles Corral, c/o John Shea, Keeper of the Chips, 13613 Barlin Ave., Downey, CA 90242. There will be no services. The scattering of ashes will be private.

ARCADIA May 20 Shortly before 1:03 p.m., an officer responded to the 1000 block of West Duarte Road regarding a vehicle burglary report. The officer determined the suspect used a screw driver to break a passenger window and fled with various tools and equipment. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. May 21 At approximately 10:03 a.m., an officer responded to Embassy Suites, 211 East Huntington Drive, regarding a theft report. Surveillance footage revealed a suspect stole an employee’s personal laptop from an employee-only area. The suspect was identified as a 27-year-old male transient. He is outstanding at the time of this report. May 22 Just before 10:35 p.m., officers responded to Ralph’s, 211 East Foothill Boulevard, regarding a vandalism report. A witness stated the suspect vandalized one vehicle and a store wall with a marker before stealing a helium balloon from the store. The suspect, a 27-year-old male from Rosemead, was located nearby and transported to Charter Oak Hospital for evaluation. May 23 At about 9:41 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of Genoa Street regarding a stolen ve-

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hicle report. The victim stated his 2015 Nissan van was stolen from his carport sometime between 3:30 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. The victim recalled he left the vehicle unlocked and the spare key was inside the vehicle. The investigation is ongoing. May 24 Before 11:14 a.m., an officer responded to Hot Point Hot Pot, 168 Las Tunas Drive, regarding a commercial burglary report. An investigation revealed unknown suspects smashed a front window, ransacked the register, and fled with a safe containing approximately $6,000. The investigation is ongoing. Around 11:44 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 900 block of South Eighth Avenue regarding an audible alarm activation. The officer determined unknown suspect(s) entered the residence by smashing a bedroom window and fled with an unknown amount of property. The victim was out of town during the incident. The investigation is ongoing. May 25 At about 12:28 a.m., officers responded to Cabrera’s Mexican Cuisine, 625 East Live Oak Avenue, regarding an alarm activation. Surveillance revealed unknown suspects pried open the rear door, stole the register drawer, and fled emptyhanded. The suspects are described as one white male and one white female wearing hooded sweatshirts. They fled on bicycles. The in-

vestigation is ongoing. Just before 9:25 a.m., an officer responded to the 300 block of East Camino Real Avenue regarding a vehicle burglary report. The victim stated an unknown suspect smashed a passenger window and fled with the Acura CPU/ engine control module from underneath the dashboard. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Shortly after 7:36 p.m., an officer responded to Nordstrom, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a burglary report. Surveillance footage revealed three suspects stole 6 purses by cutting the alarmed wire cables. They fled to an awaiting black Audi with paper plates. The suspects are described as two black females and one black male, all wearing hooded sweatshirts. The investigation is ongoing. May 26 At approximately 11:13 p.m., officers responded to the 00 block of Diamond Street regarding a robbery report. An investigation revealed the victim was attacked by two male acquaintances. One suspect, a 17-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The second suspect, a 23-year-old male from Arcadia is outstanding at the time of this report.

MONROVIA May 17 At 8:13 p.m., two vehi-

cles collided in the 800 block of W. Colorado, causing one of the vehicles to collide into two parked vehicles. One of the drivers complained of pain and was transported to a nearby hospital. After an investigation was conducted, the party at fault was issued a citation. May 18 At 6:53 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 100 block of E. Olive when he saw a male subject lying on the sidewalk in front of a bar. He stopped to see if the subject needed assistance and found him to be heavily intoxicated. After field sobriety tests were conducted, it was determined the subject was too drunk to care for his own safety. He was arrested and held for a sobering period. May 19 At 12:08 p.m., a resident in the 1700 block of Encino walked outside his home and discovered his Nissan had been stolen from his driveway sometime during the night. Officers responded and searched the area for the vehicle, but could not locate it. The vehicle was entered into the DMV stolen vehicle system. This investigation is continuing.

fled the front yard, but was found a short distance away. He was arrested and taken into custody. At 6:41 p.m., two male subjects entered a store in the 1600 block of S. Mountain and began filling an empty box with several power tools. They were stopped by store security as they attempted to flee the store with the merchandise. Officers arrived and took custody of both subjects. May 21

was arrested and taken into custody. At 12:53 a.m., a sergeant was patrolling the 1400 block of S. Myrtle when he saw a motorist violate a driving law. He stopped the vehicle and approached the driver. A computer check revealed she was driving with a suspended license and had a warrant for her arrest. She was arrested and taken into custody.

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At 4:10 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of E. Palm reported his 25-year-old son had just hit him in the face, and then ran out of the house. Officers responded and searched for the suspect, but could not locate him. An emergency protection order was granted to the father. This investigation is continuing. May 22 At 7:51 a.m., an employee of a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington arrived to work and found that someone had entered their gated property sometime over the weekend and stole several large batteries. This investigation is continuing. May 23

At about 9:35PM, officers responded to the Sierra Madre PD front lobby in regards to a runaway juvenile that had returned home. Following the interview process, the juvenile was also issued a citation for possession of cannabis. May 26 At about 10:23PM, a traffic stop of a vehicle where the driver of the vehicle was found to be driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and later transported to the Pasadena Jail where he was later released on a citation. May 27

May 20 At 4:34 a.m., a resident in the 500 block of E. Almond reported a former roommate was in her front yard causing a disturbance. She advised she had obtained a restraining order against him and he had been served. When officers arrived, the restrained person

At 12:19 a.m., employees of a restaurant in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported a female subject walking around in their parking lot, yelling and causing a disturbance. Officers arrived and located the subject. She was found to be heavily intoxicated and unable to care for her own safety. She

Officers responded to a call of a traffic collision with injuries at about 9:41PM at S. Mountain trail and Sierra Madre Bl. When the officers arrived a vehicle collided with a bicycle and the bicyclist hit his head and was bleeding. It was determined that the bicyclist had been drinking.

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FRIday - JUNE 1 25¢ a Play: The Art of the Videocade at Peekaboo Gallery, June1 from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (40 Mills Place, Pasadena, CA 91105). This debut show recreates the ultimate 1982 mall arcade experience, where top-shelf, vintage video games and pinball machines will be available for sale alongside prototypes and original Atari art. For more information call (323) 547-3227, email info@peekaboogallery. com, or visit peekaboogallery.com. –PASADENA

Happy Birthday Pasadena: Wish Upon a Star!! June 3 @1p.m. – 4p.m. Happy Birthday Pasadena: Wish Upon a Star!! at the Pasadena Museum of History, June 3 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (470 W. Walnut St. Pasadena, CA 91103). Pasadena celebrates its 132nd year with a familyfriendly party for the community that will include the Mayor and City dignitaries as well as various activities. Admission and parking is free. For more information call (626) 577-1660 or visit pasadenahistory. org. –PASADENA

Flavors of Indian Cuisine at Saute Culinary Academy, June 1 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. (150 E. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016). Explore the wide variety of regional cuisines native to India. Tickets are $75 for adults. For more information, visit sauteacademy. com or call (626) 429-2323. –MONROVIA Attracting Butterflies at Armstrong Garden, June 2 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (635 W Huntington Dr Monrovia, CA 91010). Provide a garden habitat for pollinators; Armstrong Garden can show you what works best for California. This event is free just show up. For more information, visit armstronggarden. com or call (626) 358-4516. -MONROVIA

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SATURday - JUNE 2 Brunch in the Frontrunner at Santa Anita Park, June 2 from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (285 Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007). Enjoy the views and indoor comforts of The FrontRunner while partaking in the sweet and savory option on the buffet menu. Event packages for adults range from $49.99 to $99.99 (before tax). Tickets for children under 17 are $19.99 (before tax). For more information call (626) 5747223 or visit santaanita.com. –ARCADIA Local History Tours at the Richardson House Museum, June 2 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (67 Mira Monte Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024). These historic tours are hosted every 1st Saturday of the month. This event is free. For more information call (626) 355-3905). –SIERRA MADRE

Sunday - JUNE 3 Monrovia Music Fest at Library Park, June 3 from 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). The 5th annual Monrovia Music Fest is back with a vast array of regional and national music

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MONday - JUNE 4 Preschool Story time at the Sierra Madre Public Library, June 4 from 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. (440 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024). This popular program brings pre-school children, parents, and caregivers together for stories, songs, puppets and crafts. This event is free. For more information call (626) 355-7186. –SIERRA MADRE Birth Death Breath at Armory Center for the Arts, June 4 from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. (145 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, California 91103). This exhibit is described as an opera “performed” by inflatable lawn decorations in various stages of inflation and

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TUEsday - JUNE 5 SAYL Kick-Off Week: Travel Crafternoon at the Arcadia Public Library, June 5 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. (20 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia, California 91006). Use Library supplies to personalize your “Reading Takes Your Everywhere” reading bag, create a reading bag tag, and craft your own activity kit for your next road trip. This event is free and is on a drop-in basis but materials are limited. For more information call (626) 821-5567 or visit arcadiaca. gov. –ARCADIA

WEDNESday - JUNE 6 Development Review Committee Meeting at City Hall Council Chambers, June 6 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. (415 S. Ivy Ave, Monrovia CA 91016). The Development Review Committee (DRC) is an administrative body consisting of department directors that meet to review new development proposals. This event is free. For more information, please call Planning at (626) 932-5565. –MONROVIA

thursday - JUNE 7 Disaster Preparedness at Pasadena Senior Center, June 7 at 10:00 a.m. (85 East Holly Street, Pasadena, CA 91103). Lisa Derderian, Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Pasadena, will show you how to build a disaster kit, make disaster plans and get trained before the next disaster occurs. This event is free. For more information visit pasadenaseniorcenter. org. -PASADENA

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amilies, and the drama that’s inherent in each, is the topic of Mfoniso Udofia’s play ‘Her Portmanteau.’ It will have its West Coast premiere at Boston Court Performing Arts Center from May 24 through June 30, 2018. Directed by Gregg T. Daniel, who recently directed Lorraine Hansberry’s groundbreaking play ‘Raisin in the Sun’ at A Noise Within, ‘Her Portmanteau’ stars Joyce Guy who plays the role of Abasiama the family matriarch. Completing the cast are Omoze Idehenre as Adiaha and Dele Ogundiran as Iniabisi. A theatre graduate of Hampton University, Guy was a member of DC Black Repertory Company. She has performed at the Kennedy Center and Mark Taper Forum. Her film and television credits include ‘Moneyball,’ ‘The Santa Clause,’ and ‘Animal Kingdom,’ among others. This will be Guy’s debut performance at Boston Court

and she recalls how her involvement in the project came about. “This is the third time, in the last year and a half that I’ve worked with Gregg. I choreographed ‘Les Blancs’ at Rogue Machine and ‘Raisin in the Sun,’ both of which he directed. When I was at the performances of ‘Les Blancs,’ Jessica Kubzansky, Boston Court’s Co-Artistic Director, was in the audience. I’ve known her for a while; I took a class with her a long time ago and we became friends. After the play she said to me, ‘Joyce, I have this play that I want you to audition for.’ And then I got a call from the casting director.” Aside from the ‘baggage’ that ‘Her Portmanteau’ explores, it also literally refers to a suitcase. Guy reveals, “It’s the same luggage that Adiaha took with her when she left for Nigeria with her father three decades ago.” “It’s a great story, with a character who has several layers,” Guy says. “And as an actress it’s challenging, but it’s a wonderful one. What keeps surprising me is that for someone who’s very direct in her everyday interactions

with people, to the point of rude bluntness, she wasn’t forthcoming with important information about her family. She makes promises she can’t keep and it seems that she does it to make herself feel better. She’s a woman of many contradictions. “There is a universal theme to this play. It’s about family dynamics and dysfunction, things we all can relate to; there’s no perfect family. For me, the biggest takeaway would be that we all have regrets; we’ve all done something that weighs on us. But you can work past that as long as you’re forthcoming and honest with yourself. The thought may not go away but you can go forward from there,” concludes Guy. While Mfoniso Udofia’s ‘Her Portmanteau’ is semiautobiographical, this taut and poignant drama about relatives, legacy, and connections will resonate with all of us. Some of us will recognize our particular family’s dysfunction and see ourselves in one of the characters. Because as different as every one of us is, we all share a human-ness that is imperfect.

Team supplies are set out in preparation for the Amending America Escape Room at the National Archives in Washington, DC, on June 7, 2017. – Courtesy photo / Jeff Reed.

The Challenge of Escape Rooms Comes to Pasadena Jackie Gonzales jackiegonzales3392@gmail.com

A timer counts down as you fumble with a lock and you can only think that you must escape, and do it now. This is the thrill of the increasingly popular Escape Rooms. The concept is simple; you are locked in a room with only the knowledge that you have a set amount of time in which to escape. You must search the room for clues, codes and other puzzle elements, all the while keeping your wits about you as the anxiety of your limited time builds. This rising business is beginning to find its way into more and more cities, offering players unique experiences that challenge their intellect and composure. Upon first hearing of Escape Rooms, I knew immediately that I wanted to visit the closest one to me. Luckily,

I found The Bunker Experience in downtown Pasadena. Located in the heart of Pasadena, this escape room has taken full advantage of the old bank building it is located in. While participating, I managed to step back from the thrill of the game and appreciate the creativity with which the Bunker Team has incorporated their location into the design of their experience. Old safe doors and exposed piping contribute to the entire experience. From the very beginning, it is clear that this team has created something unique, and is whole heartedly committed to the execution of an all-around entertaining challenge. Any attempt of either of The Bunker Experience’s two rooms begins with the building of SEE NEXT PAGE

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Arcadia High School Choir’s May Show Sandi Khine sandiwkhine@gmail.com

“Just like fire, burning out the way, if I can light up the world for just one day…” Arcadia High School’s (AHS) eminent choral groups concluded the successful 2018 season with a “fire” show at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center (PAC) last Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26. At AHS, the choir groups are split into two: the mixed choir group and the advanced choir group Chanteurs. Impressively, Chanteurs is the oldest show choir in Southern California. In the fall semester Chanteurs is a concert choir performing classical pieces while in the spring semester

it is a show choir that incorporates dance choreography with vocals under a particular theme. This year’s theme was ‘Fire,’ and Chanteurs proved with its accomplished season (5th at the Los Alamitos Xtravaganza and 6th at the Burbank Blast! competitions) that its shows were nothing less than fire. Fortunately, friends and family were able to see the show choir performances and several others showcased at the annual May Show, including pop music, senior solos, show sets, and Chanteurs cabaret. On Friday, audience members enjoyed a panoply of senior solos, as well as several show numbers performed during show choir

competition season. Among the featured were Mixed Chorus: Imagination Station and Chanteurs Senior Solos, and Chanteurs: Fire! Saturday's show featured smaller groups, including solos and duets by Chanteurs cabaret. AHS students proved their innumerable talents even further as they sang numbers in French and Chinese. As a conclusion to AHS Choir's hard work and dedication this year, May Show allowed friends and family to marvel at such a complete culmination of everyone's talents. Special thanks to the performers, Dr. Pu, The Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation, Arcadia Music Club, and friends and family for a wonderful show.

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anticipation. Participants must wait outside for two actors to come retrieve them and begin their quest. Once the obligatory waivers are signed the game begins and the team of actors makes it a truly enjoyable time. The entire facility is themed and built around a storyline years in the future in which nuclear fallout has occurred. The first of two rooms task players with finding a map and escaping before their time limit in order to warn the primary group of

survivors of a coming threat. Without revealing any important details of the puzzles themselves, I can say that I felt a good balance of challenge and satisfaction as our group (made up of myself, four friends, and two others) managed to complete the room with little time to spare. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com

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Until last year, Ms. Kule was the Group Vice President of Macy’s Parade and Entertainment Group where she was responsible for some of the highest profile events in the country including serving as the Executive Producer of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks. Last year Kule launched Merry Wonderer; a strategic and creative consulting agency geared towards building immersive activations, marketing and branded entertainment programs working with such clients as FreeMantle Media, FAO Schwarz, Legacy Pictures, and Sharper Image. She will lead the new Rose Parade Development Office and oversee broadcast partnerships, all parade participants, strategic partnerships, and advise on the overall entertainment and creative elements of the Rose Parade while also maintaining her role at Merry Wonderer. Kule said, “I’m passionate about large scale live entertainment events and experiences and honored to join the Tournament of Roses as they look toward the future with the creation of this brand-new office. I will lead the team and focus efforts on working with

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our great partners and enormously talented and dedicated volunteers to expand and diversify the entertainment and business model of the parade as well as its surrounding year-long event slate and charitable giving initiatives.” Also joining the Rose Parade Development Office is Eric Solomon, the new Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships, reporting to Kule. In this role he will lead up business development and sponsorship engagement for the Rose Parade. Solomon most recently served as Director, Strategic Partnerships – Culinary for WME | IMG where he launched the US expansion of the global Taste Festival platform, known as Taste-

maker Collective. Prior to IMG, Solomon was Associate Director, Corporate Sponsorships for Film Independent and their Film Independent Spirit Awards. He was also Manager, Client Services and Sponsorship for Wasserman Media Group for seven years and earned his Bachelor of Arts, Economics from the University of Virginia. “We are excited to welcome Amy and Eric to the Tournament of Roses staff and look forward to creating innovative strategies and strengthening the successes of America’s New Year Celebration,” said Eads. “Together with the 935 volunteer members, we will continue to elevate our premiere events.”

While short 2,112 of the required signatures, the Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing Coalition at Pasadena Tenants’ Union worked diligently to garner signatures these past few months.

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November 29th, 2016 to being 300 plus strong today the goal is and will continue to be to bring awareness and action regarding the rental housing crisis and tenant displacement in Pasadena.” “The Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing Coalition thank the hundreds of volunteers who juggled multiple life duties while gathering signatures. More than 80% of signature gathering was volunteer base and 20% of canvassing was from in-kind donations from community

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members and tenant rights advocates to hire local hourly wage canvassers who otherwise would not be able to participate in canvassing due to economic circumstances. We thank the thousands of neighbors who opened doors, provided water on hot days, provided tea on cold days, and the amazing conversation regarding Pasadena’s housing crisis which gave us hope that kindness, community stability, and human compassion matters.” The Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing Coalition states it “is proud to continue

the community dialogue and bring Pasadena’s housing crisis to the people of Pasadena so they too have a voice. Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing Coalition will continue to fight for one of the best policies for housing stability and affordable housing: rent control and just cause. Our housing crisis is not happening in a vacuum.”

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as makeup artist Carmen MacDonald brings the Frankenstein Monster to life in the Makeup Demo Studio. Be sure to wish the monster a Happy 200th birthday. Once inspired, let the face painters enhance your look and then watch as wizards from Mind Blowing Balloons make you an amazing accessory. Want a photo op to commemorate the celebration? With the Mayor? Star Wars Stormtroopers? Frankenstein? All three? That space-themed music you hear will be live – follow the sound and catch a performance by Gypsy Jambo. Be

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Arroyo Pacific Academy’s Foundation Celebrates 20 Years in Arcadia Arroyo Pacific Academy’s Foundation celebrated its 20th Anniversary Gala in their new building at 325 N. Santa Anita Avenue in Arcadia. With over 200 guests in attendance, alumni, parents, and friends of the school came together in support of the new campus and the annual Gala. The school moved only two weeks prior to the event, but guests were all smiles as the event raised over $35,000 for scholarships for deserving students. The Mardi Gras Ball was an evening that celebrated the new school campus with an enthusiastic mood that was contagious. The jazz band played New Orleans themed music throughout the evening, the roving mime kept people entertained and the dinner was a New Orleans treat. There were raffle prizes, a silent auction, a live auction, and a Fund-A-Need that kept the loyal alums and friends bidding throughout the evening. The new buildings are now joined with the Clarke Center as one cohesive campus. There is an academic

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building that houses classrooms and a computer lab. The main administrative building houses offices, classrooms, a computer lab and a dining hall. The Clarke Center has a Mac Lab, Art Studio, Dance Studio, Music Suite, TV & Film Production Studio, Fitness Center, and Theatre. The campus can accommo-

date up to 250 students and is currently accepting applications for summer school and the 2018-2019 academic year. If you are interested in getting more information about Arroyo Pacific Academy, please contact the school at (626) 294-0661 or visit their website, www. arroyopacific.org.

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Pasadena Unified Awarded Grant to Expand Social and Emotional Supports The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) has been awarded a $1.76 million Learning Communities for School Success program grant from the California Department of Education to provide social and emotional supports that lead to student success in and out of school. The threeyear grant supports practices and activities that improve attendance and academic outcomes for the district’s most vulnerable students, including foster youth and those at risk of dropping out of school. PUSD’s Learning Communities for School Success program is designed to improve student outcomes by enhancing school climates, reducing truancy and chronic

absenteeism, and preventing and addressing disciplinary incidents. Funding from the state grant will be used to fill key positions that directly support the district’s most vulnerable students through foster and homeless youth services, attendance, mental health, mentoring, parent/guardian outreach and education, and school support. Positions include the addition of a foster youth liaison to support foster and homeless youth; parent/guardian education and outreach workers who will conduct home visits and work closely with chronically absent K-12 students and their families; a mentoring specialist to expand the Mentors for L.I.F.E. program; an atten-

dance coordinator who will work with schools to boost attendance; mental health workers to provide therapeutic mental health counseling for at-risk students; and a coach who will support schools in building positive climates. The Pasadena Unified School District's School Support Services Division and Child Welfare, Attendance, and Safety Department promote student success through programs and services that strategically address academic, social, emotional, or physical barriers to learning and achievement. To learn more about Pasadena Unified’s organized network of social and emotional supports, visit pusd.us/cwas.

Blood Drive Slated June 2 for Monrovia High Student Battling Leukemia More than 220 students, teachers, and community members have stepped up to donate blood during a drive benefitting Monrovia High School studentathlete James Speranta, who is facing an unexpected battle against leukemia. The numbers double the typical signups received by the American Red Cross, triggered by news of Speranta’s sudden diagnosis in mid-March. Speranta is a member of Monrovia High’s swim and water polo teams, and San Gabriel Men’s Water Polo Club, and regularly trains at the local Fitness Factor gym. All of his sports and physical activities came to a halt on March 16 when he was diagnosed with

leukemia. Nicola Speranta noticed her son was looking pale after strenuous activity in early March. She took him to the local doctor on March 13. After checking his vitals and blood levels, his hemoglobin level was about a third of what would be normal, signs his body was struggling to transport oxygen in his blood. James Speranta was given three bags of blood to stabilize his condition and lower his heart rate. A bone marrow sample on March 19 revealed he was facing childhood leukemia. Speranta underwent intensive 28-day chemotherapy treatments at Miller Children’s Hospital,

where he stayed in the hematology/oncology ward so doctors could monitor his progress in a sterile environment. Monrovia High students, teachers, and staff recorded encouraging messages, which they sent to James to view and listen to while he was hospitalized. Another blood drive will be held in support of James on June 2 at Clifton Middle School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by Monrovia Unified, the James Speranta Foundation, and Red Cross. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com

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FITNESS With Summer just around the corner, how do you plan on stepping up your workout routine Yajen TAN yajen@gimmefit.com

y now, you’re probably starting to regret having signed up for that gym membership that you haven’t touched since February. But with beach season just around the corner, you’re probably starting to wonder just how much progress you can make with such little time left. Fear not, despite not having months and months of time to prepare, you’ve still got a fair shot to get your body moving in the right direction, and start developing behaviors that will give you that summer confidence all year round. Preparing your body for training Before you dive headfirst into the best workout or diet program that crosses your eye, take a few days to sit down and figure out what supplemental behaviors can

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ummer is coming and the great white north is calling. In fact, if you listen closely you can almost hear roaring grizzly bears, splashing killer whales, rustling moose, and squawking bald eagles – all doing their best to attract tourists to share in the splendor of Alaska. So for those who have never taken a trip to the area, now is a great time to look for last-minute cruise specials. One of the most popular lines sailing around the “last frontier” is Holland

Take this opportunity this summer to not only change your physique, but to also change your life.

help increase your chance of success. The majority of the people, who eventually hit all of their fitness and nutrition goals, share a couple common traits. These people are very mindful about how their bodies operate, and make sure to take care of those needs first, before running into the gym. If you’re looking to step up your game this summer, figure out how you can apply these tips to boost your results

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this summer. -Pump up your water intake Water is a simple, yet often overlooked, element in a healthy lifestyle. Many of our bodies’ internal processes rely greatly on us staying hydrated. To really point out just how important that is, a mere 2% decrease in overall water weight can cause significant changes in blood flow and blood volume, which

then can cause loss of focus, low energy, and decreased physical performance. To keep yourself more hydrated throughout the day, make sure you keep water readily available. This might mean carrying a water bottle with you throughout the day, or leaving a large cup at your desk during work. Personally, I enjoy using a cup much more, because I don’t have to remove a cap every time I want to take a drink. -Start crafting your green smoothie The benefits of incorporating a green smoothie, in your daily routine, are truly amazing. For starters, it’s a super easy way to help you meet your daily nutrient needs. You can compress a whole lot of vitamins, minerals, and fiber into just a couple ounces of liquid. On top of that, it also acts as a great way to help you meet your hydration needs early on in the day. -Figure out how stressed

you are There aren’t many people who account for stress in their fitness and nutrition behaviors. The reality is that we’re more stressed today than ever before and that can seriously impact the quality of your workouts and overall physical well-being. Interestingly enough, exercise is amazing for close to all groups of individuals, but when it comes to people who face highly stressful lifestyles, it can actually worsen the amount of stress that they face. -Workouts/activity

Once you’ve taken the time to prepare your body for a physical transformation, exercise will play a huge role in your results. I recommend that you take a few weeks to really work on creating a habit of exercise that you can stick to. This might be as simple as doing 50 jumping jacks Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com

Summer Cruise Season is Here and Alaska is Calling America (www.hollandamerica.com), which has ships in the region bringing guests closer to the state’s natural wonders, such as Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier, Twin Sawyer Glaciers of Tracy Arm, or the glaciers of College Fjord. The company currently has numerous cruises around Alaska, ranging from seven to 14 days long, with a multitude of great itineraries and ports. They are also offering a bunch of specials and last-minute deals on Alaska cruises as well as other destinations. One of the Holland America cruises I am

currently looking at is the 7-day Alaskan Explorer, an exciting roundtrip journey from Seattle, Washington with stops to see the cobaltblue icebergs at Glacier Bay, the authentic Alaska town of Ketchikan, and much more. The voyage departs August 25 from Seattle and heads north up the Inside Passage for about 900 miles to Juneau. The journey takes about a day and half, so guests will have plenty of time to acquaint themselves with the majestic Eurodam, Holland America Line’s first Signature-class ship. Guests on this graceful vessel can enjoy scores of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, pools

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and spas, lounging spots, and lots of daily activities. On day three the ship arrives in Juneau, one of the most remote and strangest

state capitals in the U.S. Surrounded by water, forest, and mountains, Juneau offers glacier hikes, fishing, and history.

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The Social Media Tattoo Angela COPELAND, angela@copelandcoaching.com

ave you ever considered getting a tattoo? Or, had a child ask you about getting one? If you have, you know it can be a tough decision. Getting a tattoo is very personal. Tattoos are permanent. They have a personal meaning that often ties back to your beliefs or your experiences. If you decide to get a tattoo you’ll consider where the tattoo will be located. You’ll decide if you want people to see it all the time, or just some of the time, depending on which clothing will cover it. You probably wonder where I’m going with this line of thought. I was recently asked about social media during a radio interview. How should we use it? What should we post online, and what should we keep to ourselves? Given everything going on in the world today, what we share on social media is such a difficult and personal

question. There’s no one size fits all answer. On one hand, with all the important political issues that are in the news you may feel compelled to speak out and be heard. On the other, you may be hesitant to make waves. Whatever you decide to share, one thing is for sure; what you post on the internet is permanent. It’s like you’re writing in permanent marker each and every time you share. Sometimes the things we write don’t seem permanent. Our online presence appears to be in our control. We can delete anything we add to the internet, after all. But, don’t be fooled. There are a number of ways that everything you write online is permanent. There’s a website called the “Wayback Machine” that archives web content. It doesn’t have a copy of every site and every piece of content, but you would be surprised how much is there. Visit www. archieve.org and look up your favorite website. You’ll find that you can look at copies of the site from years ago. It’s pretty incredible. Then, there are printouts

and screen shots, and all the other ways that your posts and tweets can be memorialized without your consent. Does this mean that you should stop tweeting? No, it doesn’t. But, it means that you want to consciously think about what you want to be known for. You want to be aware of your “online brand.” This is especially true if you’re looking for a new job. Employers will no longer accept your resume at face value. They’ll go to Google and search for your name. They will look at all of the content that pops up, whether it’s text or photos. And, sadly, they will judge you. That’s a part of the modern day life we’re living. Again, there’s no right answer to this question. What you choose to share is up to you but, remember the content you share online is an internet tattoo that will follow you long after you outgrow it. Angela Copeland is a Career Coach and Founder of Copeland Coaching CopelandCoaching.com

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Proof That Self-Image Isn’t Always a Truthful Reflection changing anything. Why would anyone refuse to see a change in themselves as drastic as plastic surgery? To quote Dr. Maltz in his book The New Psycho-Cybernetics, “To really live, that is to find life reasonably satisfying, you must have an adequate and realistic self-image that you can live with. You must find yourself acceptable to you…” And that’s why I believe a detox should start with fixing your mental view of yourself. If you don’t have a healthy self-view, if your self-image is out of alignment with what you are trying to accomplish, you

will never see success. We all are much harder on our flaws then we need to be. That’s why I felt compelled to include a chapter in my new book on explaining how to do a mental detox. It’s where everything we are begins, and we must detox ourselves from the negative thoughts and harsh lies we tell ourselves every day if we want to have any success at detoxing our body. To learn more about doing a mental detox check out my brand new book “The Unlimited You Detox” by visiting http://www. unlimitedyoudetox.com and grab your free copy - just cover the shipping.

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re Dating Rules ruining your social life? Are you so overwhelmed by what you should or shouldn’t do that dating has become an emotional burden that you just want to give up on? Well, you’re not alone and this is perfectly normal. With the thousands of dating books out there and the ginormous mountains of articles on every dating site about lists of “do’s and don’ts” regarding every breath you take, it’s time to say enough is enough. I’m not going to let dating rules and protocols dictate my life anymore. I’m going to just go out, let it rip, break all the rules and just have a great time.

Here are some rules that you may want to consider breaking if you truly feel the chemistry and the compatibility are mutual. The “Playing Hard to Get Rule.” This is the rule that tells you to not be so available and to not to show interest. This is a rule to break if you really like that person and you sincerely do not have other plans. Being upfront about how you feel is a good start. The “Hold Back Your Deal Breaker Rules.” If there are definite deal breakers for you, such as kids, marriage, smoking, or drug use, then be upfront as soon as possible even at the risk of turning the other person off.

Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com With the thousands of dating books out there and the ginormous mountains of articles on every dating site about lists of “do’s and don’ts” regarding every breath you take, it’s time to say enough is enough.

Hedda Muskat is the author of The Dating Mystique based on her days as a writer on the TV Show “Love Connection”.

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collaborative process. Despite claiming that they would consult with the players before making a decision on this issue, the National Football League Players Association said, “The NFL chose to not consult the union in the development of this new ‘policy.’” So the league and owners will decide what shows “respect.” Kneeling is out. The Pittsburgh Steelers indicated that raising a fist or linking arms is out. If one team decides a

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to the Gold Line Monrovia Station. The development will be a transit-oriented, 5-story multifamily residential development of 296 dwelling units, including 6 live/work units, yielding a density of 78 dwelling units per acre. The project includes three private courtyards, a public open space area along South Magnolia Avenue, and a 6-story (seven-level) parking structure. The project also proposes to change Peck Road north of Duarte Road to a publicly accessible driveway and drop-off area for the adjacent Metro Gold Line Monrovia Station. This property is located in the PD-12 (Planned Development Area 12 – Station Square Transit Village) zone.

Monrovia City Notices NOTICE OF MEASURE TO BE VOTED ON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following measure is to be voted on at the Special Municipal Election to be held in the City of Monrovia on Tuesday, June 5, 2018:

Shall an ordinance, placed on the ballot by the City Council, be adopted to increase the rate of the City’s existing transient occupancy tax, paid only by visitors to the City, from ten percent (10%) to twelve percent (12%) to raise an additional $400,000 per year in revenue to fund general City services such as public safety, parks recreation,placed and senior Shall and an ordinance, on theservices? ballot by

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The proposed project includes adoption of the Station Square South Specific Plan, initial approval of Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 78225 to consolidate several parcels into one parcel, adoption of a Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendment to add Station Square South Specific Plan to Section 17.04.035 of the Monrovia Municipal Code, a General Plan Conformity finding because the City is vacating a public street (Peck Road), and approval of a Conditional Use Permit to construct the development (collectively, the “proposed project”).

the City Council, be adopted to increase the YES The polls hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ratewill of be theopen City’sbetween existing the transient occupancy tax, paid only by visitors to the If you would like ten a complete copy to of twelve Measure TT please call 626City, from percent (10%) 932-5599. percentuna (12%) to raise an additional ¿Debe ordenanza, colocada en la $400,000 per year fund SÍ boleta electoral por in el revenue Concejo to Municipal, NO MEDIDA SOMETIDA A VOTACIÓN general City services such as public safety, ser adoptada a fin de aumentar la tasa del parks anda recreation, and senior services? impuesto ocupación transitoria POR MEDIO DELlaPRESENTE SE COMUNICA que en las eleccioShall an ordinance, placed on llevarán the by existente de la ciudad, pagado soloballot poralos nes municipales especiales que se cabo en la ciudad de the City Council, be adopted increase the por la siguiente visitantes de la5Ciudad, dede unto diez por Monrovia el martes de junio 2018 se votará YES rate of (10%) the City’s transient ciento a unexisting doce por ciento (12%) iniciativa de ley: para recaudar por año occupancy tax,$400,000 paid onlyadicionales by visitors to the NO en ingresos financiar servicios City, from tenpara percent (10%) to twelve ¿Debe una ordenanza, colocada en la generales de latoCiudad como seguridad percent (12%) raise an additional SÍ boleta electoral por el Concejo Municipal, pública, parques y in recreación ytoservicios $400,000 per year fund ser adoptada a fin derevenue aumentar la tasa del NO para personas mayores? general City services suchtransitoria as public safety, impuesto a la ocupación parks and recreation, and seniorsolo services? existente de la ciudad, pagado por los visitantes de la Ciudad, de un diez por ciento (10%) a un doce por ciento (12%) 是否應採納一項由市議會列入選票的法令 para recaudar $400,000 adicionales por año NO 贊成 en將僅由遊客向本市 ingresos para financiar servicios ，繳納的本市現行暫住稅 generales de la Ciudad como seguridad 稅率從百分之十 (10%)提高到百分之十二 ¿Debe una ordenanza, colocada en la pública, parques y recreación y servicios SÍ boleta electoral por el Concejo Municipal, (12%) ，以每年籌集400,000美元的額外收入 para personas mayores? ser adoptada a fin de aumentar la tasa del 反對，用於資助公共安全、公園與康樂以及老年 impuesto a la ocupación transitoria Los centros electorales estarán abiertos las 7:00 a.m. y 8:00 existente de la ciudad, pagado solo entre por los 人服務之類的一般市政服務？ p.m. visitantes de la Ciudad, de un diez por 是否應採納一項由市議會列入選票的法令 ciento (10%) a un doce por ciento (12%) 贊成，將僅由遊客向本市繳納的本市現行暫住稅 Si desea copia$400,000 completa de la Medida al número para una recaudar adicionales por TT, año llame NO 626-932-5599. 稅率從百分之十 en ingresos para (10%)提高到百分之十二 financiar servicios generales de la Ciudad como seguridad (12%) ，以每年籌集400,000美元的額外收入需要表決的議案 pública, parques y recreación y servicios 反對，用於資助公共安全、公園與康樂以及老年 para personas mayores? 特此通知，以下議案將於2018年6月5日﹙星期二﹚在蒙羅維亞市舉行的人服務之類的一般市政服務？市級特別選舉中投票表決

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Mitigated Negative Declaration (see below) APPLICANT:

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投票站將於上午7時至下午8時開放。如果您希望索取議案TT全文，請電洽 626-932-5599。 /s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC City Clerk/Secretaria Municipal/市書記員 Publish May 31, 2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565. Sheri Bermejo Planning Division Manager PLEASE PUBLISH ON MAY 31, 2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the followingNOTICE requestOF should be granted under Title 16 and/or PUBLIC HEARING 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: APPLICATION:

MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION Appeal Neighborhood 415 South Ivy Avenue Compatibility Design Review DR2018-0005 Monrovia, CA 91016

APPLICATION:

patibility Design Review for the construction of a new 3,628 square foot two-story, single-family on of a 9,720 square foot lot. This prop- approvi Appealresidence the decision the Development Review Committee erty is located in the Design RL (Residential zone. Neighborhood Compatibility Review forLow) the construction of a Appeal Neighborhood Compatibility Design Review DR2018-0005

youapplication challengeinthis application in limited court, to you mayonly be limited to raisIf you challengeIfthis court, you may be raising those issues you or some ing public only those issues you or the public hearelse raised at the hearing described in someone this notice,else or inraised writtenatcorrespondence delivered to ingat,described notice, or inThis written correspondence delivered Planning Division or prior to,in thethis public hearing. application will not alter the zoning status of to theinformation Planning Division prior to, the public hearing. This approperty. For further regardingat, thisorapplication, please contact the Planning Division at (6 932-5565. plication will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further

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This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to decision determineofwhether or not the following REQUEST: Appeal the the Development Reviewrequest sh be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Committee approvingCode: a Neighborhood Com-

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Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 225 W. Duarte Road (APN: 8507-003048 and 8507-003-050), 1725 Peck Road 3,628 square foot two-story, single-family residence on a 9,720 sq (APN: 8507-003-047), 1726 S. Magnolia ENVIRONMENTAL foot lot. This property is located in the RL (Residential Low) zone. Avenue (APN: 8507-003-051), 205 W. DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 3) ENVIRONMENTAL Duarte Road, (APN: 8507-003-045 and Exemption (Class 3) 8507-003-046), and Peck Road DETERMINATION: street vaAPPLICANT: Categorical Alan Morse cation north of Duarte Road. APPLICANT: Alan Morse PROPERTY ADDRESS: 239 North Alta Vista Avenue HEARING BODY: Monrovia Planning Commission PROPERTY ADDRESS: 239 North Alta Vista Avenue DATEAND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 7:30 PM DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 7:30 PM DATE AND 7:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Chambers, 415Council South Ivy Avenue, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monro California PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council ChamMonrovia, California bers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California AREA MAP: AREA MAP: PROPOSED PROJECT AREA MAP:

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Staff Report pertaining this item 932-5565. will be available on Thursday, June 7, 2018, after 4 p.m. at: Divisiontoat (626) Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, Monrovia, CA 91016 Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the JuneStudy 7, 2018, after 4 p.m. at: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the City has conducted an Initial an Initial Study shows effect that the proposed Monrovia City Hall which showsCity thathas the conducted proposed project will not havewhich a significant onEste the environment the aviso es parawith informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. will not have a measures. significant The effect on theofenvironment the Declaration is 415 South Ivy Avenue imposition ofproject the proposed mitigation adoption the Mitigated with Negative imposition of the proposed mitigation measures. The adoption of información adicional en español, therefore proposed. Monrovia, Si necesita favor CA de 91016 ponerse en contacto con el Departamento the Mitigated Negative Declaration is therefore proposed. Planificación al número (626) 932-5565. The public comment period for the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration has begun and Este will extend aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la through the date the Public Hearing. Thefor Initial and the draft Mitigated Negative are indicada más arriba. Sheri Bermejo Theof public comment period theStudy proposed Mitigated Negative Dec-Declaration propiedad on file and available review in and the offices of thethrough Planningthe Division atthe the Public address below and Manager online at Planning Division larationfor has begun will extend date of Hearwww.cityofmonrovia.org/planning. ing. The Initial Study and the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration are Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en conPLEASE PUBLISH ON MAY 31, 2018 file andwritten available for review in the offices Mitigated of the Planning Division tacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565. The City is on collecting comments on the proposed Negative Declaration. Written at the address below and online at www.cityofmonrovia.org/planning. comments must be received by the City prior to the close of the Public Hearing. Written comments should be sent to the address below or by email to planning@ci.monrovia.ca.us. Sheri Bermejo

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MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION should be sent to the address below or by email to planning@ MONROVIA WEEKLY The purpose of the public hearing is to afford the public an opportunity to be heard concerning the ci.monrovia.ca.us. 415 South Ivy Avenue proposed application. If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written Monrovia, CA 91016 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Oraldelivered public comment on the proposed Negative Declaracorrespondence to the Planning Division at,Mitigated or prior to, the public hearing. For further MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION tion will also be accepted at the Public Hearing. information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565. This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether 415 SOUTH IVY AVENUE or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or Staff Report pertaining to thisof item willpublic be available on Thursday, Junethe 7, 2018 afteran 4 p.m. MONROVIA, CA 91016 The purpose the hearing is to afford public op- at: 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: APPLICATION:

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Monroviathe Cityproposed Hall portunity to be heard concerning application. If you 415 South Ivy Avenue ORDINANCE NO. 2018-03 challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising Station Square South Specific Plan Tentative Monrovia, CA 91016 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2018-03 Parcel Map No. 78225, Conditional Use Per- only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing in this notice, or inpública written correspondence to arriba. Este aviso esdescribed para informarle sobre una junta acerca de la propiedaddelivered indicada mas mit CUP2018-0008, Specific Plan SP2018A public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the 0001, Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendment the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further City of Monrovia at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible on informationadicional regarding application, the Planning Si necesita información en this español, favor de please ponerse contact en contacto con el Departamento de MCA2018-0001, and General Plan Conformity Planificación Division al númeroat(626) 932-5565. Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in the City Council Chambers, 415 (626) 932-5565. GPC2018-0001 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California to consider Ordinance Sheri Bermejo Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, No. 2018-03, amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Monrovia MuniciThe Station Square South Specific Plan is a Division Planning Manager pal Code to permit Tattoo Establishments as ancillary uses in the plan for a 3.79-acre (gross) property adjacent June 7, 2018 after 4 p.m. at: PLEASE PUBLISH ON MAY 31, 2018

HCD (Historic Commercial Downtown) zone and establish review requirements and operational conditions for Tattoo Establishments in the HCD, CRS/RCC (Commercial-Regional/Subregional and Retail Corridor Commercial), RCM (Retail Corridor Mixed Use), and M (Manufacturing) zones. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the City’s local CEQA Guidelines, City Staff determined that there is no possible significant effect directly related to the adoption of Ordinance No. 2018-03, therefore no further action is required under CEQA. The Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, June 7, 2018, after 4:00 p.m. at Monrovia City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, Community Development Department and on the City’s website at www.cityofmonrovia.org/planning. The purpose of this public hearing is to afford the public an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed Ordinance. If you challenge the Ordinance in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. If you need additional information on this matter or have questions, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565 or e-mail at planning@ ci.monrovia.ca.us. Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de un cambio de la ley indicada arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto del Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565. Sheri Bermejo Planning Division Manager PLEASE PUBLISH ON MAY 31, 2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY

Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF GOODS TO SATISFY LIEN AUCTION LOCATION: 730 CYPRESS AVE., MONROVIA, CA In accordance with the provisions of the California Commercial Code, Sections 7201-7210, notice is hereby given that on Saturday June 16, 2018 at 10:00 am of said date, at 730 Cypress Ave., City of Monrovia, County of Los Angeles, State of CA, the undersigned will sell at public auction for cash, in lawful money of the United States, the articles hereinafter described, belonging to, or deposited with, the undersigned by the persons hereinafter named at: Pink Transfer Moving and Storage. Said goods are being held on the accounts of: Margaret Rosenberg, Romona McMillian, Rebecca Morales, George LeFave, and Julio Ramirez, Jr. All other goods are described as household goods, furniture, antiques, appliances, tools, misc goods, office furniture, and articles of art, equipment, rugs, sealed cartons and the unknown. The auction will be made for the purpose of satisfying the lien of the undersigned on said personal property to the extent of the sum owed, together with the cost of the sale. For information contact Pink Transfer Moving and Storage. Terms: Cash only with a 15% buyer's premium. Payment and removal of items purchased, day of sale. Auction conducted by American Auctioneers, Dan Dotson & Associates (800) 838-SOLD, (909) 790-0433 or www. americanauctioneers.com Bond #FS86320-14. /S/ Pink Transfer Moving and Storage 5/31, 6/7/18 CNS-3138146# ARCADIA WEEKLY

Probate Notices 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

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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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOSE CASTRO VILLARREAL CASE NO. 16STPB07300

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JOSE CASTRO VILLARREAL. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOBANY VILLARREAL in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOBANY VILLARREAL 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 with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be

held in this court as follows: 06/21/18 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. In Pro Per Petitioner JOBANY VILLARREAL 2103 REDELL AVENUE MONROVIA CA 91016 5/31, 6/4, 6/7/18 CNS-3138030# MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BLANCHE ETHEL ERVIN CASE NO. 18STPB04840

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of BLANCHE ETHEL ERVIN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DEMETRIUS ERVIN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DEMETRIUS ERVIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/21/18 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner JAMES A. HAGAN - SBN 241832 LAW OFFICES OF JAMES A. HAGAN 215 N. MARENGO AVENUE, THIRD FLOOR PASADENA CA 91101 5/31, 6/4, 6/7/18 CNS-3138528# MONROVIA WEEKLY

Using “form-focused” instruction, Ready Sweat Go differs from other Pilates classes in the area as students are instructed on the form and function of the muscles they’re developing— ultimately helping them maximize their physical and mental health goals. – Courtesy photo

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hysical fitness isn’t just about what your muscles and bones can sustain. It’s mental game, and one that owner Vanessa Sandoval at Ready Sweat Go Pilates studio is helping others master. “What I loved about Pilates was how it made me feel,” said Sandoval, who was introduced to the practice by a chance Groupon session with a friend. “After each session, I felt stronger, leaner, more energized and less stressed. Once I committed to a program and actually began the certification process, I knew almost immediately that I was going to open my own studio.” Similar to yoga but more centered on core strength and body control versus flexibility, Pilates was created in the 1920’s by Joseph Pilates to aid post-injury rehabilitation. The

It’s Time to Ready, Sweat, Go practice has enjoyed renewed popularity in the last several years, with Ready Sweat Go opening just last year in 2017. To stand her studio apart, Sandoval’s instruction draws heavily from Pilates’ origins to maximize results for her clients. “What sets us apart is that we’re form-focused, meaning that we take the time to explain the Pilates method and principles to our clients,” she said. “I introduce the correct names for the muscles and to explain which muscles should be working in any given exercise. I want our clients to be as informed as possible so that they can reap the full benefits of the Pilates method.” Ready Sweat Go is also unique in its pared-down classes, with no more than five individuals participating at a time. Private and semiprivate (two individuals) classes are also available, with all options allowing Sandoval

to note their progress and make modifications specific to their bodies—something she especially loves. “The great thing about the Pilates method is how adaptable it is. There’s a variation for every exercise, and a skilled instructor will know how to tweak an exercise to make it more or less challenging,” she said. Helping clients overcome misconceptions about the method is also a priority. Ready Sweat Go is located at 945 W. Foothill Blvd. in Monrovia. Learn more at www.readysweatgostudio. com | 626-701-4711 | hello@ readysweatgo.com and follow the studio’s latest on Instagram and Facebook @readysweatgostudio. Read Full Article at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com

Avison Young Completes Medical Office Lease With USC in Arcadia Avison Young, the world’s fastest-growing commercial real estate services firm, announced that it has negotiated a 10-year, 33,000-squarefoot (sf) medical office lease with the University of Southern California (USC) on behalf of the building’s owners in Arcadia. The two newly constructed buildings are located at 125 West Huntington Drive, and this lease brings the 40,000-sf property to full occupancy. Robert Ip, a VicePresident, and Principals Michael Dettling and Andrew Berk, who are all based in Avison Young’s North Los Angeles office, represented the landlord, VG Property Investments, LLC, which completed development of

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the property in mid-2016. The tenant, represented by Rocky Binswanger and David Freitag of CBRE, will use the space as an oncology infusion center and for general medical purposes. The three-story property features ample free parking at an adjacent 200-car, threestory parking structure. The

asset also overlooks the Santa Anita Racetrack, features views of the San Gabriel Mountains, is located just off the 210 freeway and is near public transportation and Arcadia’s Gold Line Metro Station. Westfield Santa Anita Shopping Center and Arcadia Methodist Hospital are also proximate to the property.

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off Northview ace Alfredo Frey to pull Monrovia within two runs. Barnier’s homer lit a huge fire within the Wildcats as they poured it on in the seventh inning with five more runs to cap off the craziest of comebacks. Interestingly enough, the semifinal game against Hemet on Tuesday played out in similar fashion. After the Bulldogs gave the Monrovia a taste of their own medicine with a grand slam to go up 6-3, the Wildcats stormed back and scored eight runs in the fifth inning. Steven Bermudez

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Pasadena’s Muir Has Magical Playoff Run Nixed by El Rancho Going into this year’s postseason, expectations were low for a Muir baseball team that hadn’t made the playoffs in over 30 years. However, the Mustangs went on a six-game winning streak late in the season that helped them finish third in the Pacific League standings and earn a spot in the CIF-SS Division 5 playoffs. This momentum transferred over to postseason

play as Muir defeated Twentynine Palms 5-2 in the opening round and Rancho Christian 6-0 in the second round. Unfortunately for the Mustangs, they were finally brought down to earth by a seasoned El Rancho squad in the quarterfinals. The Dons managed to jump out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back from there. Muir’s bats were no match for El Rancho

ace Damien Ureta, who pitched a complete game while only surrendering two hits to go along with four strikeouts. First baseman Ely Resendiz was the only Mustang to record a hit as Ureta retired Muir’s final nine batters en route to a 3-0 victory. Despite the playoff exit, the Mustangs can hang their hats on one of its better seasons in recent memory.

Arcadia’s Bitter End to Historic Season Tried as it might, but the Arcadia baseball team was unable to stop Long Beach Wilson’s last rally in the second round of the Division III CIF-SS playoffs; effectively ending the Apaches’ recordbreaking season. Following a brilliant regular-season run that saw them string together a program record 23 wins, the Apaches were thwarted in their second game of the postseason. Despite being highly ranked in several national polls throughout the season, Arcadia seemed to run out of gas in this extra-inning loss to the Bruins. After a scoreless stalemate through the first four innings, Arcadia started to pick up a head of steam when Dominick Tello hit a chopper to left field to bring in Jeffery Castillo for the 1-0 lead. The Apaches then went on to open a 4-0

Arcadia baseball’s magical season came to a close as the Apaches faltered down the stretch during their 5-4 defeat to Long Beach Wilson in the second round of the Division III CIF-SS Playoffs.

lead in the sixth after Tim Van Kirk smacked a bases-clearing shot to the left-field gap. However, the Bruins responded in a big way in the bottom half of the frame, leveling the score thanks to some timely hits by Nolen Ornelas, Ryan Guerrero and Cristian Tavares. This sent

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the game into extra innings, which was where it all came undone for Arcadia. In the bottom of the eighth with runners on second and third, the Bruins took full advantage of a wild pitch that allowed Kyle Clothier to come home for the walk-off 5-4 victory.

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