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WHAT’S GOING ON WITH ARCADIA’S LAKE BALDWIN? Part 4: A legitimate threat

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STATE TREASURER AND ARCADIA LEADERS SHOWER ACCOLADES AT GROUNDBREAKING

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Arcadia citizen Stan Raddon has lived across from the Los Angeles County Arboretum for 46 years. “I have watched the degradation of Lake Baldwin,” says Raddon. Raddon spent much of his professional life in the conversion of bio-mass into environmental fuel. Suffice it to say Raddon pays attention to natural cycles and how society can benefit from it while keeping the Earth intact. Raddon also pays attention to natural things that work against humans, in this case: green algae. Lake Baldwin has large swaths of blue-green algae covering what is left of the surface of Lake Baldwin. It may come as no surprise to see algae in a lake, but blue-green algae can be deadly to humans if it blooms. SEE LAKE BALDWIN PAGE 11

Arcadia Leadership Academy Forming for September Start The City of Arcadia is offering a free, behind-thescenes look into the City’s operations for Arcadia residents 18 years and older starting in September 2018. This powerful community leadership program grants residents an all-access pass that immerses them in the inner-workings of Arcadia’s city government. The Academy produces empowered, inspired, and engaged resident leaders who strengthen the community and play an active role in Arcadia’s future. "The Leadership Academy is a priceless opportunity to get to know your City and have your voice heard,” said a 2017 Leadership Academy Graduate. “The program helps residents learn more about the City’s operations and builds stronger ties between the City and its residents.” SEE ARCADIA LEADERSHIP PAGE 10

Le Meridien is the largest hotel project in 30 years

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Downtown Arcadia Patriotic Festival

he former Santa Anita Inn, now almost completely razed, is the site for an elaborate new $300 million hotel development opposite the Santa Anita race track. Developer Chateau Group USA held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Wednesday for the hotel

Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association Board of Directors Come out and join us this Sunday, July 1, from 5 to 9 p.m. for the 4th annual Downtown Arcadia Patriotic Festival. This free Independence Day celebration will take place on First Ave. between Bonita and Diamond streets. The event will feature an assortment of great food, beer, wine, artisanal crafts, shopping, and live music. There will also be balloons, face painting, and other fun activities for the kids, and fabulous free raffle

You know it’s a major project when the California State Treasurer and Gubernatorial candi-

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‘Pump Boys and Dinettes’ Serves Up Tunes at Sierra Madre Playhouse

How to Start Your Fourth of July Weekend

Lineage Dance

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date, John Chiang, shows up for a groundbreaking. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

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Friend in Pasadena’s

and mixed-use development named Le Meridien, One Gallop Way. Hundreds of officials from the city and state, as well as surrounding cities, joined in the ceremonies and enjoyed an elegant afternoon with gourmet food and drinks while they mingled with corporate giants and state and local officials.

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

On June 24 at approximately 1:20 a.m., officers from the Arcadia Police Department responded to the area of Duarte Road and Baldwin Ave. regarding numerous vehicles obstructing the intersection and driving recklessly. Officers were able to disperse the large crowd, which drove northbound on Baldwin Ave. and proceeded eastbound on the 210 Freeway. California Highway Patrol was notified and responded to the area. The group of vehicles impeded traffic briefly on the freeway before continuing east-

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bound and out of our jurisdiction. The case is currently under investigation. Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Arcadia Police Department at (626) 574-5151, case number 1802720. 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 Iacrimestoppers. org.

Pasadena PD to Conduct DUI/Driver License Checkpoint Pasadena Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/ Driver License Checkpoint on June 29 between the hours of 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. In recent years, California has seen a disturbing increase in drug-impaired driving crashes. Pasadena PD supports the new effort from the Office of Traffic Safety that aims to educate all drivers that "DUI Doesn't Just Mean Booze." If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI. The deterrent effect of High Visibility Enforcement using both DUI checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols has proven to lower the number of persons killed and injured

in alcohol or drug impaired crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when wellpublicized proactive DUI operations are conducted routinely. DUI Checkpoints like this one are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, affording the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public. In California, alcohol involved collisions led to 1,155 deaths and nearly 24,000 serious injuries in 2014 because someone failed to designate a sober driver. Over the course of the past three years Pasadena PD officers have investigated 181 DUI collisions which have claimed three lives and resulted in

Pasadena PD reminds everyone that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.”- Courtesy photo / U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William O’Brien

another 83 injuries. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/ or drug impairment, with

officers checking drivers for proper licensing, delaying motorists only momentarily.

Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com

Foothill Unity Food Sorting Fun in Monrovia for the Summer Foothill Unity Center Inc. needs help sorting food. This activity takes place Monday through Friday at their new location in Monrovia at 790 W. Chestnut Ave. They have ten volunteer spaces available per day from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers under the age of 14 must have adult supervision. The parent or guardian will be required to register with their underage volunteers. Visit their website at foothillunitycenter.org to register. Go to the green tool bar at the top of the

Home Page and click on “Get Involved,” scroll down to select “Volunteer - July Food Sorting.” If you have any ques-

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tions, please contact Foothill Unity at (626) 358-3486 or by email at volunteer@foothilllunitycenter.org.

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Did you know these 4th of July Fun facts? • Only two “Founding Fathers” signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The rest signed a month later, on August 2, 1776. • The holiday actually celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress, not the signing. • John Adams predicted that

July 2 would be celebrated as American Independence Day since the day before Congress voted to sever ties with Great Britain. • Independence Day didn’t become a federal holiday until 1870. • The first newspaper to print the Declaration was the Pennsylvania Evening Post on July 6, 1776.

Source: http://www.rfdtv.com/story/32328872/4th-of-july-fun-facts

ARCADIA June 18 Shortly before 9:34 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 2400 block of Doolittle Avenue regarding a burglary report. The officer discovered unknown suspect(s) smashed a rear sliding glass door and entered the residence sometime between June 14 and June 18th. The loss is unknown. The investigation is ongoing. Around 4:37 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Live Oak Avenue and Sixth Avenue regarding a hit and run traffic collision. Based on witness statements, the officers located the black Camaro near Lynrose Street and Farner Avenue. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver’s breath. The 48-yearold male from Rancho Cucamonga was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. June 19 Just before 12:10 p.m., an officer responded to the City of Arcadia Public Works Services Facility, 11800 Goldring Road, regarding a theft report. Surveillance footage revealed an unidentified suspect stole five tires and four steel wheels. The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male, approximately 25-years-old with short dark colored hair. He was driving a dark colored mid-size SUV. The investigation is ongoing.

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June 20 Shortly after 6:20 p.m., an officer responded to Chevron Gas Station, 11 East Live Oak Avenue, regarding theft report. An investigation revealed a female suspect was in possession of various stolen snacks from the gas station and was located a short time later by an assisting officer. The 27-year-old from Pico Rivera was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Before 5:23 p.m., an officer responded to Sephora, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. A loss prevention employee witnessed the suspect, a 15-year-old female from Duarte, conceal $382.00 worth of merchandise in her purse before exiting the store, failing to make payment. She was apprehended, arrested, and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

p.m., an officer responded to Hartfield Construction, 11908 Clark Street, regarding an alarm activation. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect used a rock to smash a front window and likely fled once the alarm activated. No suspects were seen, no witnesses were located, and no loss was reported. June 23 At approximately 9:01 a.m., an officer responded to Waxology, 709 South First Avenue, regarding a burglary report. The owner discovered an unknown suspect attempted to open one of the windows in an effort to enter the business. The suspect was not successful and no loss was reported. The investigation is ongoing.

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restraining order against the other. The offender was immediately arrested. June 15 At 7:04 p.m., a resident in the 1600 block of South Mayflower Avenue reported her boyfriend had just hit her after they had been arguing. Officers responded, and after an investigation, they arrested and took the male subject into custody. The female subject was provided domestic violence victim’s resources. At 7:33 p.m., the customer of a store in the 700 block of West Huntington Drive exited the store after shopping for a few minutes and found her vehicle’s window had been shattered. The suspect stole her backpack containing a camera, money, and her work identification. Officers searched the area for a suspect, but did not locate anyone. This investigation is continuing.

June 21 At about 10:39 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of Diamond Avenue regarding an assault report. An investigation revealed an altercation between roommates escalated and resulted in the suspect threatening to kill the victim while holding a kitchen knife. The 48-yearold male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. June 22 Shortly

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At 6:24 p.m., employees of a store in the 1600 block of South Mountain Avenue reported a male suspect had just ran out of their store with stolen merchandise. Officers searched the area and apprehended the suspect. The merchandise was returned to the store and the suspect was arrested. At 10 p.m., residents in the 100 block of North Encinitas Avenue reported two suspicious subjects loitering on the street. Officers arrived and contacted both subjects. A computer check revealed one had a domestic violence

June 16 At 6:56 p.m., security at a store in the 500 block of West Huntington Drive reported a female subject had entered their store, took jewelry from a counter and left the store without paying. She refused to stop for store security. Officers responded and apprehended the suspect. She was arrested and the jewelry was returned to the store. At 8:53 p.m., residents in the 700 block of Wildrose Avenue reported that their son was standing in their

driveway refusing to leave. They said he does not live at their house. Officers arrived, and a computer check revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested for the warrant and taken into custody. June 17 At 10:25 a.m., employees of a store in the 500 block of West Huntington Drive reported a male subject was removing security tags from merchandise. Officers responded and stopped the subject as he was leaving the store with the stolen merchandise. The subject was also in possession of methamphetamine and someone else’s identification. He was arrested and taken into custody. At 7:37 p.m., a resident in the 700 block of Wildrose Avenue reported their son had previously been advised not to return to the property or he would be charged with trespassing, but he was back in their front yard. Officers arrived and contacted the subject, then placed him under arrest for trespassing. June 18 At 3:41 p.m., the owner of a company in the 200 block of East Huntington Drive reported one of the employees was taking money from the company. The theft was discovered to be over $60,000. This investigation is continuing. At 7:25 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 500 block

of West Duarte Road when he saw a bicyclist commit a violation, so he was stopped. The bicyclist was found to be in possession of a pipe that had been used to smoke methamphetamine, so he was arrested and taken into custody. At 10:44 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 700 block of West Duarte Road when he saw a male subject behaving suspiciously. He stopped to speak with the subject and found him to be under the influence of narcotics. The subject was arrested. June 19 At 2:50 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 100 block of West Foothill Boulevard when he saw a male subject he recognized from previous contacts. A computer check revealed he had several warrants for his arrest. The subject was arrested for the warrants and taken into custody.

SIERRA MADRE June 18 Sometime between the hours of 10 p.m. on June 18 and 10 a.m. on June 19, an unknown suspect(s) removed the vehicle registration card and the 2019 registration tab from an unlocked vehicle parked in a driveway in the 500 block of Sierra Meadow Lane. June 22 At about 6:43 p.m., officers responded to a single car, non-injury accident in the 400 block of Theresa Lane.

*Disclaimer: All blotters are submitted directly from the Police Departments. If you have any questions are concerns regarding a blotter, please contact the department directly.

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FRIday - JUNE 29 Summer Nights Concert at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, June 29 from 6-8 p.m. (301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007). Pack your blankets, lawn chairs, umbrellas and picnic and enjoy music by Strawberry Smog and Christine Shields among various other activities. Tickets are $7 for the general public, $4 for kids 5-12 years-old, and free for members and children less than 4 years of age. For more information, visit arboretum.org or call (626) 821-3222. –ARCADIA

americafest at the rose bowl July 4 @ 2 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

AmericaFest Presented by Honda at the Rose Bowl, July 4 from 2-9:30 p.m. (1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena, CA 91103). The 92nd annual AmericaFest will display more than a ton of fireworks; don’t miss the Family Fun Zone or the thrilling motorcycle stunts. Tickets are priced at $15 for general admission and $30 for reserved; children under the age of five are admitted free. For more information, visit rosebowlstadium.com. –PASADENA

626 Night Market at Santa Anita Park, June 29 from 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. (285 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, California 91007). Enjoy food, games, art, shopping, and performances during the seventh season of the Market. Admission is $5 at the door and must be paid in cash, children less than 3 years of age enter for free. For more information, visit 626nightmarket.com. -ARCADIA Happy Hour Paint Class at Paint n Play Studio, June 29 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. (418 South Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Sip on a beverage while you are guided through each painting so that you can create your own masterpiece. Tickets are $45 and include drinks, canvas, paints, brushes, and a smock. For more information, call (626) 256-4848 or visit paintnplayartstudio.com. -MONROVIA

SATURday - JUNE 30 Tarzan Returns at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, June 30 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007). The Arboretum celebrates the heritage of Tarzan movie making at Baldwin Lake and the surrounding landscape by hosting special walking tours, a screening of “Tarzan and the Amazons,” and jungle crafts for kids. Tickets for regular admission are $9 for adults, $4 for kids 5-12 years-old, and free for members. For more information, visit arboretum.org or call (626) 821-3222. –ARCADIA Iliza Shlesinger at The Ice House, June 30 at 8 p.m. (24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106). Shlesinger is the one of today’s leading comedians with her own show on Freeform and recent appearances on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” “The Today Show.” Tickets range from $20 to $27 dollars with a two drink minimum; this is an 18 and over event. For more information, visit icehousecomedy.com. -PASADENA

Sunday - JULY 1 Vaud and the Villains at the Levitt Pavilion, July 1 at 6:30 p.m. (85 E Holly, Pasadena, CA 91103). Vaud and the Villains will bring their 19-piece 1930s New Orleans orchestra and cabaret show to Memorial Park as the main attraction for the night’s festivities. The concert is free for all. For more information visit levittpavilionpasadena.org. -PASADENA

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Downtown Arcadia Patriotic Festival in Downtown Arcadia, July 1 from 5-9 p.m. (First Ave. from Bonita to Diamond, Arcadia CA 91006). Enjoy live music, food, beer and wine, and fun events for kids. This event is free. For more information, visit downtownarcadia.org. -ARCADIA

fireworks. Admission to the park is free but admission to the beer and wine garden is $6 per person or $20 for four tickets. For more information, visit sierramadrefourthofjuly.com or call the Sierra Madre 4th of July Committee at (626) 789-5461. –SIERRA MADRE

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Movie Night at the Monrovia Public Library, July 2 from 6-8 p.m. (321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Dress in your pajamas and pack your blanket for a family movie night featuring “A Bug’s Life.” This event is free. For more information, call (626) 256-8274. -MONROVIA

TUEsday - JULY 3 Party and Picnic at Memorial Park, July 3 from 5:30-10:30 p.m. (222 Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024). Join the Sierra Madre community for picnic with a beer garden, dancing, a kid’s zone with confetti eggs, and bubble wrap

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Sierra Madre 4th of July Parade at Sierra Madre Blvd., July 4 from 10 a.m. – noon (Sierra Madre Blvd., between Sunnyside Ave. and Rancho Road, Sierra Madre, CA 91024). The parade showcases community organizations, classic cars, marching bands, and precedes a community picnic and games at Sierra Vista Park. Both events are free. For more information, visit sierramadrefourthofjuly.com or call the Sierra Madre 4th of July Committee at (626) 789-5461. –SIERRA MADRE Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Show at Library Park, July 4 at 7 p.m. (321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Entertainment will begin at 3 p.m. with recorded music, followed by a live band at 7 p.m., and the fireworks begin at 9 p.m.

The Fireworks Show is free of charge. For more information, visit cityofmonrovia.org. –MONROVIA

thursday - JULY 5 Summer Concert and Movie on the west lawn at City Hall, July 5 at 6:30 p.m. (240 West Huntington Dr., Arcadia CA 91007). Pack your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets for a night of music courtesy of Cold Duck, food courtesy of Surfer Taco food truck, and entertainment courtesy of “Despicable Me 3.” The event is free for but the food truck is not. For more information, please call (626) 574-5113. –ARCADIA Old Pasadena Summer Cinema at CTRL Collective, July 5 at 8 p.m. (45 S. Arroyo Pkwy., Pasadena, CA 91105). This annual summer film program celebrates motion picture in all its forms starting with the classic comedy “There’s Something About Mary.” Admission is free. For more information, visit oldpasadena.org/summercinema. -PASADENA

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Fourth of July Luncheon at the Pasadena Senior Center, July 4 noon-2 p.m. (85 E. Holly St., Pasadena CA 91103). Enjoy a patriotic luncheon with live music from the Great American Swing Band. The cost is $10 for members and $12 for non-members of all ages. For more information, visit pasadenaseniorcenter.org. –PASADENA

Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Show at Library Park, July 4 at 7 p.m. (321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Entertainment will begin at 3 p.m. with recorded music, followed by a live band at 7 p.m., and the fireworks begin at 9 p.m. The Fireworks Show is free of charge. For more information, visit cityofmonrovia.org. –MONROVIA

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American Idol Winner, Maddie Poppe, to Perform at Rose Bowl’s Fourth of July Event The Rose Bowl’s 92nd annual AmericaFest™ extravaganza will feature Maddie Poppe, winner of the most recent American Idol, as part of its 4th of July celebration of live music combined with the largest display of fireworks on the West Coast. Also performing at AmericaFest™ will be Michael Knight, the world’s premiere Michael Jackson tribute artist. In a very distinct performance, Knight’s years of meticulous focus and study of every Michael Jackson nuance will showcase a polished

tribute to his childhood hero. Knight will sing Jackson lyrics and dance every iconic Jackson step – all while holding an amazing resemblance to the original king of pop. Back by popular demand, TNT Freestyle Motocross will electrify the crowd as part of the evening’s entertainment with their thrilling, death-defying, motorcycle stunts. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com

Sierra Madre Fourth of July For over 50 years the Sierra Madre community has joined together in celebration of the great American tradition with music, picnics, games, and the ever popular 4th of July Parade. Residents and guests crowd Sierra Madre Boulevard to watch youngsters on their patriotic bikes stroll down the route alongside hometown heroes like the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team and Sierra Madre Fire Department. The Official Sponsor of the 2018 Parade is The Kensington. The KensingtonSierra Madre is an assisted-living and memory care residence in the heart of Sierra Madre, along the parade route. The Sierra Madre 4th of July

Committee is pleased to honor retired Fire Chief Stephen Heydorff as the 2018 Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal. “The Grand Marshal is a person or persons whose efforts over a long period of time [have] been beneficial to the community of Sierra Madre. The title of Grand Marshal is intended to honor a person or persons’ volume of work, dedication and overall enhancements to our community.” Steve’s 30 plus years on the Fire Department are shining examples of this. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com

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What You Don’t Want to Miss This Summer in Pasadena alex CORDERO corderoalex82@yahoo.com

(Left to Right) Emily Kay Townsend, Jim Miller, Jimmy Villaflor, Mike Murray, and Cori Cable Kidder. – Courtesy photo / Gina Long

here are so many things to do in the City of Pasadena you may often find yourself wishing you could be in two places at once (or a few places for that matter). It is normal for the city to pull you in various directions. However, during summer it’s a whole different Pasadena experience. If you are struggling with deciding on how to plan your calendar next month, please make sure to mark July 14 for the Biennial Colorado Street Bridge Party in the City of Pasadena. The event is hosted by Pasadena Heritage, an organization that focuses on preserving the history of Pasadena. This has become a Pasadena summer tradition you don’t want to miss. Did you know that the Colorado Street Bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places? The bridge was built and designed by a firm called Waddell & Harrington in 1913. This historic bridge spans 1,486 feet at a maximum height

The Biennial Colorado Street Bridge Party will include live music and children’s activities. – Photo by Alex Cordero / Beacon Media News

of 150 feet. This majestic overpass connects Pasadena with Eagle Rock and Glendale to the west and with Monrovia to the east. The Colorado Street Bridge is distinguished by its Beaux Arts design. This architectural style taught in Paris had a great influence on American architects. With its arches, light standings, and railings this architectural masterpiece was designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Is it any wonder why the Pasadena Heritage presents a summer party on this iconic bridge? Since 1977, the Pasadena

Heritage, a nonprofit organization, has been identifying, protecting, and preserving historic and architectural resources in Pasadena through advocacy and education. In fact, it is their mission to preserve and protect the history that defines the city’s character. Pasadena Heritage makes it easy for you to become part of their organization. You can join Pasadena Heritage by becoming a member, volunteering, donating or participating in current and upcoming events. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com

‘Pump Boys and Dinettes’ Serves Up Country/Pop Tunes at Sierra Madre Playhouse Fran Syverson Guest Contributor

he five Pump Boys burst onto the Sierra Madre Playhouse stage and right away the audience is toe-tapping along with the countrified music the boys are a-singin’ and a-playin.’ Keeping them company are the Dinette Girls, ready to serve the customers hot coffee along with the lusty tunes. So starts the musical that’ll give your summer evenings just the right carefree, robust melodies to fill your heart with joy. The Pump Boys and Dinettes hang out in a roadside diner somewhere between Frog Level and Smyrna on Highway 57 in North Carolina. The boys’ filling station is just next door. Story line? Never mind. What little there is comes through the lyrics themselves. There’s a certain amount of guy-gal interplay, some action

around the dinette counter, and some capers among the instrumentalists. Mostly the evening is just one good song after another. Cori Cable Kidder returns to the Playhouse stage after her phenomenal run in the title role of “Always…Patsy Cline” in 2015. For that, you could close your eyes and believe she was the reincarnation of Patsy. This time, as she belts out “Be Good or Be Gone” with her usual gusto, she nuances it with a North Carolina drawl as Rhetta Cupp. With five talented instrumentalists on board, you would expect to hear solo riffs from each throughout the evening. You will not be disappointed. Michael Butler Murray on guitar and dobro, Kevin Tiernan on bass, Jimmy Villaflor on guitar, Jim Miller on drums, and Sean Paxton on piano and accordion all have their turn. Paxton also serves as musical director. In contrast to recent stark sets at the Playhouse, Jeff G.

Rack designed a very busy. Half of it is garage-like, with appropriate hubcaps and gas tanks sitting around. The other half is the dinette, with table, chairs and the necessary accoutrements for a dinette. Customers occupy one corner area. Angela Nicholas, who does the costuming, dressed the pump boys at the gas station wear the uniforms typical of 1972, when they still offered service. Likewise, the dinette gals garbed in short, bright waitress outfits. This is Allison Bibicoff’s debut as director/choreographer of a production at the Sierra Madre Playhouse. Christian Lebano and Estelle Campbell are producer and co-producer, respectively. Chloe Madriaga is stage manager. “Pump Boys and Dinettes” originated as a musical act in New York City. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com

The Southern California Mormon Choir will be heading to Cambridge, in the United Kingdom, to perform later this year at the centennial celebration of the signing of the armistice that ended combat in World War I. – Photo by Galen Patterson / Beacon Media News

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he annual Celebrate America choral performance took place on June 23, in the Arcadia Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The welcoming ceremony began with Bishop Mike Miller of the Arcadia Stake graciously thanking his guests for their attendance, while the audience sat in silence. With the presentation of colors, a nationally-recognized ritual of public gathering in which the U.S. flag is presented and

retired, the music began. “We’re setting the mood for the Fourth of July,” a singer said, “That’s what music does, it sets the mood.” The Southern California Mormon Choir sang three acts, each consisting of a minimum of three classic arrangements. Between the second and fourth act, U.S. Army Veteran Michael K Parson spoke to the audience. Parson is the recipient of the Purple Heart and Air Medal, received for his service in Vietnam. According to the U.S. military, “The Air Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the armed forces

of the United States, shall have distinguished himself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.” The Purple Heart is awarded to those injured by a weapon of the enemy. In the audience was Glade Merkley, a former Bishop of the Arcadia Stake, U.S. Army veteran and original founder of the Celebrate America event 34 years ago. “[The concert] pays tribute to the country I love,” Merkley told Arcadia Weekly. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com

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The Academy takes place on Wednesday evenings over a period of nine weeks between September 11 and November 6. This exclusive access to the City will include one-of-a kind tours of City facilities, hands-on demonstrations, meet and greets, and interactive presentations by executive leadership on the ins and outs of each City department. Dinner is also provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to expe-

rience Arcadia like you’ve never seen it before. Gain a new perspective on what it takes to be a premier organization that values service and excellence. If you are interested in applying to be part of the fall program, please visit the City website for the current application. Space is limited and will be granted on a first-come, firstserve basis. The deadline to apply is Aug. 30, 2018. For additional information, please contact Laena Shakarian at lshakarian@ ArcadiaCA.gov or at (626) 574-5434.

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prizes and other giveaways. Free parking is available on city streets and in the large city parking lot north of Huntington Drive next to the post office. You can also take the Metro Gold Line. The event is only a short walk from the Arcadia Metro Station, just four blocks south of the station on First Ave. Starting at 5 p.m., enjoy delicious food and drinks from local restaurants including Villa Catrina and Hot N’ Sweet Chicken. Also scheduled to attend are Fahrenheit LA Pizza, Kealy’s Kettle Corn, Nothing Bundt Cake, A Rockin’ Ice Hawaiian food truck, and more. Adults over 21 years of age can enjoy $5 wine and beer

courtesy of Downtown Arcadia’s own Vendome Wine & Spirits and Mt. Lowe’s Brewing Company. Enjoy live music and dancing from 5-9 p.m. by Murray Middleman and his nine-piece band. Murray has been in the music entertainment industry for over 22 years and will perform Patriotic music from a wide range of musical styles. For those arriving in a dancing mood, a large dance floor will be setup by the stage. Kids can also enjoy free games and activities at the festival including free Mister Fun balloons, face painting, and giant bubble making. This year, Artisanal LA will also be joining the Patriotic Festival and showcasing products made by up-andcoming “indie makers.”

They are scheduled to bring over a dozen of these indie makers to the event with a variety of different handcrafted products. At 6 p.m., event festivities continue with a patriotic flag presentation from local Boy Scout troop 104. At 7 p.m., Arcadia Council Member Peter Amundson and the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association will give the official event welcome and remarks. Then at 8 p.m., winners will be announced by Arcadia Mayor Pro Tem April Verlato for the free raffle drawings courtesy of the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com,

According to the National Ocean Service, a branch of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, less than 1 percent of algal blooms are toxic to humans. However, the blooming algae are not dangerous to humans alone. Algae slowly deplete the oxygen in water, block light from the life below the surface, and have been known to clog fish gills, resulting in death. Algae in smaller, more natural amounts can be tolerated, but the risk increases with the amount of algae, and the amount of algae increases with the right growing conditions. Currently, Lake Baldwin is an ideal harmful algaegrowing location. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says harmful algae are commonly caused by a mixture of certain ingredients. The first is sunlight, which southern California has year-round in spades. The second is slow moving water, which is why most lakes tend to have a certain level of algae growth. The third ingredient is a

It may come as no surprise to see algae in a lake, but blue-green algae can be deadly to humans if it blooms.

combination of phosphorus and nitrogen. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says both phosphorus and nitrogen are commonly found in fertilizer, manure, organic wastes and sewage. The excess rainwater from the yards of many San Gabriel Valley residents ends up in Lake Baldwin, bringing with them the fertilizer from their manicured lawns of cultured grass. Los Angeles County has funds set aside for

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the removal of green algae, Lake Baldwin is not the only algal threat the county faces. Four years ago, Raddon began working on a plan to bring Lake Baldwin back to life. While the specifics of his plan are still in the review and finalizing stages, Raddon is open about his intent to solve the problem in a way that everyone wins, this time, including the Tongva. More on this story next week.

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California’s median home price reached a new high in May, while home sales retreated both on a monthly and annual basis, wiping out most of the gains posted for the year, the Arcadia Association of REALTORS® recently said. Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 409,270 units in May, according to information collected by the California Association of REALTORS® from more than 90 local REALTOR® associations and Multiple Listing Services (MLS) statewide. The statewide annualized sales figure represents what would be the total number of homes sold during 2018 if sales maintained the May pace throughout the year. It is adjusted to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales. May’s sales figure was down 1.8 percent from the revised 416,750 level in April and down 4.6 percent compared with home sales

in May 2017. May marked the first year-over-year sales decline in four months and the lowest sales level in more than a year. “The softening in May home sales was due in part to the spike in interest rates in mid-April, when the 30-year fixed mortgage rate jumped 20 basis points in just one week to reach the highest level since 2014,” said AAR President, Margaret Garemore. “Homebuyers may have postponed escrow closings to wait out the effects of the rate surge. Additionally, the specter of rate increases earlier in the year may have pulled sales forward into the first quarter, which resulted in the subpar performance in the last couple of months. For the first time in 11 years, the statewide median home price surpassed its previous peak price of $594,530. The May statewide median price was $600,860, up 2.8 percent from a revised $584,460 in April and up 9.2 percent from a revised $550,230 in May 2017. The year-over-year price growth

pace was the highest rate of growth since May 2014. The statewide median price per square foot rose to $286 in May, the highest figure since November 2007; and marks “real” growth in home values rather than a shift toward sales of larger or higher-end homes. However, with the Bay Area outperforming the rest of the state, there is undoubtedly some pressure on the median price as the Bay Area made up a larger share of home sales. “As predicted last month, California’s statewide median home price broke the previous pre-recession peak set in May 2007 and hit another high as tight supply conditions continued to pour fuel on the price appreciation fire,” said AAR CEO Andrew Cooper. “With inventory starting to show signs of improvement, home price appreciation could decelerate in the second half of the year, especially since further rate increases are expected to hamper homebuyers’ affordability and limit how much they are willing to pay for their new home.”

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f the popularity of shows like “Dancing With the Stars” is any indication, dance is no stranger to the average U.S. household. Hilary Thomas, artistic director of local dance company Lineage Dance, can definitely vouch for rising interest in the medium—but to her, dance offers something more powerful than mere competitive entertainment. “For me, dance was always an art—so it's hard for me to comprehend the competitive element,” she explained. “Dance provides an opportunity for people to communicate in a nonverbal, visceral way that no other form of expression can. It brings out a certain happiness that is community-building and healing.” Thomas launched Lineage Dance twenty years ago after a disenchanting year in what she calls “practical” work. Armed with degrees in dance

Lineage Dance not only brings dance education to the community but gives nonprofits an opportunity to raise funds and cause awareness through special performances.

and psychology, Thomas saw an opportunity to share dance with others—but ultimately grew into something bigger. “Originally, we were solely a group of dancers, packing ourselves into a van and touring across the country. I was straight out of college and broke, but was realizing how many wonderful nonprofits in Pasadena that I wanted to support,” she said. “Instead

of giving money, I thought maybe I could offer dance as a potential fundraising tool for them. Before we knew it, we were offering benefit concerts for nonprofit organizations across the country.” Beyond benefit shows, Lineage Dance also offers modern dance classes to the community, including a free “Dance for Joy” program developed especially for those with Alzheimer’s, Parkin-

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son’s, autism, cancer, MS and more. Their repertory is similarly bold, using dance to touch on subjects like suicide, gender identity, cancer, and other complex issues. Paired with post-performance panel discussions with subject matter experts, these shows give the audience a bridge to deeper conversations on intense topics. “As an artist, I’ve found it most satisfying to embrace

a topic that is often taboo or difficult for people to talk about,” said Thomas. “Through art, we’re able to offer a more accessible way to address that issue.” Through these unusual nonprofit partnerships, people who might never have attended a performance have tasted dance’s storytelling power. Lineage Dance is also making waves across Pasadena: teaching

across the school district, producing the city’s annual dance festival, participating in ArtNight and supporting its Dance for Joy communities. It’s a lot to tackle—and likely why the company will be moving to a new, larger location sometime in the coming months. But Thomas wouldn’t have it otherwise. “I've said this before, but dance seems to resonate with people in a way that is more passionate and more visceral than other art forms,” she said. “When you are dancing yourself, there is something about engaging every muscle in your body and getting your blood flowing that makes you feel completely alive.” Lineage Dance Company and Performing Arts Center is located at 89 South Fair Oaks Ave. in Pasadena, but will be moving to an interim location at United Methodist Church at 500 E. Colorado Blvd. beginning August 2018. Keep in the know at www.lineagedance.org | (626) 844-7008 | lineagedance@gmail.com and follow their updates on Facebook @lineagepac.

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ew words inspire adventure and travel like Jeep. From its inception in the early 1940s, this first-of-its-kind off-road vehicle took soldiers to battle and civilians to thrilling, hard-to-reach destinations. In the process it became a legend. So when I got a chance to test drive a new, 2018 Wrangler JL Sport for a week I jumped at the chance. My getaway began when I picked up the keys to a shiny, black 2-door. The new JL model replaces the outgoing JK and is designed to celebrate Jeep’s off-road history, while improving comfort and on-road driving. “Jeep has always represented the ultimate in capability and open-air freedom, and our all-new 2018 Wrangler protects that important legacy and takes it into the future,” said Mike Manley, Head of Jeep Brand – FCA Global. “The all-new Wrangler is instantly recognizable as a Jeep, staying true to the original, yet it is better

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in every way – delivering even more rugged capability, more ride comfort, more fuel efficiency courtesy of several advanced powertrain options, more interior comfort, more safety and more technology.” New on 2018 models, the front windshield and grill are slightly more slanted for aerodynamics, the square backlights are set in, and there are air extractors behind the front fender flares to help cool the engine. The Jeep Brand badge has been moved from the hood back to the side of the

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Dining al fresco is one of the great delights of summertime in Southern California but rarely can we experience the joy of a delicious dinner with friends in the setting of a Japanese garden. On Saturday, July 21, the Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden will host its first-ever Summer Dinner Party in the Garden, in collaboration with renowned local chef and caterer, Jennie Cook. Cook will craft a special seasonal menu with a slight Asian accent to fit the garden setting. Dinner will be served family-style under the trees with the teahouse as a backdrop. To honor the

garden’s fusion of Japanese and Californian cultures, the summer feast will include exquisite miso salmon served with local seasonal vegetables and sticky rice. Starting at 5:30 p.m., guests will be welcomed into the landmark stroll garden and invited to enjoy cocktails, explore the garden’s pathways and delightful vistas, and meet the artist Sumi Foley, whose exhibition, “Mirage: Kimono Fabric as Pigment,” is currently on view in the garden’s En Gallery. A raffle and a silent auction featuring a wonderful array of art works;

Asian antiques that include porcelains, dolls and folding screens; Japanese textiles; and gift certificates will offer guests the chance to treat themselves to something special while also supporting the garden. Cook, former owner of the Culver City restaurant and catering company Cooks Double Dutch, is an advocate of healthy dining using sustainable ingredients. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com

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f there is one thing that can derail an athlete’s career in the blink of eye, injuries are definitely it. This was almost the case with Pasadena High School track standout Jaloni West. Despite making a name for himself with his blistering speed in the 100and 200-meter dashes, the senior had to battle through a torn hamstring early in the season to be healthy in time for CIF. However, West managed to make his

return before CIF competition and ended up being one of the top runners in the state. “It was a real happy and fun experience making it that far,” West said. “There was also a lot of mixed emotions because of the injury but I just stayed focused on my goal.” West’s talents caught the attention of multiple schools but he ultimately chose to run for Cal State Northridge as he signed his letter of intent on Saturday.

“It will take a confident mentality for me to succeed at the next level,” West said. “It will take a lot of hard work and commitment to stay focused … just to push yourself at all times and just always pushing your body past its limits.” This season, West’s personal record in the 100-meter was 10.75 at the CIF State Championship Prelims while his record in the 200-meter was 21.86 at the CIF-SS Division 3 Prelims.

Meet Arcadia’s Head Coach: Andrew Policky While the majority of students and faculty are enjoying their summer vacation, Head Coach Andrew Policky and the Arcadia football team are back to work in preparation for the 2018 season. It’s a great time to be a fan of Apache football as Policky, who is entering his sixth year at Arcadia’s helm, has the team trending upward. With each passing year, the Apaches seem to improve, as they were just one win shy of winning the Pacific League title last season. Being an Arcadia High alumnus himself, Policky played football during his time at Pasadena City College and then transferred to University of Oregon where he majored in exercise science. He then returned to Southern California to eventually be an assistant and head coach at Hoover High School before taking the job at Arcadia.

“It’s a blast,” Policky said of the opportunity coaching at his alma mater. “It’s like being at home and it [has] come with a lot of responsibility and deep-seeded desire to try to do the best job that I possibly can, but it [has] been a lot of fun.” Along with striving for excellence on the field, Policky said he holds all team members accountable and aims to create a family environment. In addition, he

believes that developing relationships not only amongst each other, but also with the community, is one of the many important aspects to team sports like football. “I think when it comes down to participating in a team sport, it’s always about building relationships,” Policky said. “The impact that you have on kids and watch them grow up and leave the nest and then see how they contribute to society later down the road, that’s pretty much what it’s all about.” Policky and the rest of the Arcadia football team look to finally capture the elusive league title this fall after not having won it since 2010 when they were co-champions with Burroughs. Arcadia football coach Andrew Policky looks to capture this year’s league title. – Courtesy Photo / Arcadia High School

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Monrovia Football’s New Faces And Fresh Start After parting ways with Head Coach Jerry Chou, the Monrovia football program was sure to be facing a summer filled with uncertainty. However, the hiring of new Head Coach Chris Williams brings a glimmer of hope to a team that has come up short in recent seasons. Aside from the coaching change, Monrovia football was also dropped from Division 7 to Division 9. This CIF-wide division shakeup was based on how the schools have performed in the past couple of years. Last season, the Wildcats lost all seven of their nonleague contests but went undefeated in the Rio Hondo League (4-0), earning them the title and playoff berth. Despite the somewhat successful season, this was the first time Monrovia had

a losing record since 2005 as the Wildcats were quickly disposed of by Yorba Linda in the first round of the playoffs. Williams was at Baldwin Park’s helm for two seasons before coming over to Monrovia where it’s safe to say that he expects no less than a

CIF championship. Summer practices have already begun for the Wildcats as of June 11. Will a new coach and division breathe new life into Monrovia football? - Courtesy photo

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Arcadia City Notices PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held for the project described below. The project includes the following: A. Categorical Exemption per Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – In-Fill Development; and

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B. Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 18-02 (74697) and Multiple Family Design Review No. MFADR 17-08 Project Description: A proposal for an eight (8) unit, multi-family residential condominium development requiring approval of a Tentative Tract Map and Multiple Family Architectural Design Review. To accommodate the proposal, Contact Information: the two existing lots will be consolidated into one lot through the Tentative Project Planner: Tract Map process. Jordan Chamberlin, Associate Planner Project Location: 22 & 26 E. Colorado Blvd APNs: 5773-002-026, -027

JChamberlin@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 821-4334 City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066

Applicant: Philip Chan, Designer Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Place of Hearing: Arcadia City Council Chambers 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA

Persons wishing to comment on the project and/or environmental documents may do so at the public hearing or by submitting written statements to Planning Services prior to the July 10, 2018, hearing. This notice was mailed and published on June 28, 2018. The staff report for this project will be available on the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov after 5:30 PM on Thursday, July 5, 2018. You may also visit the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/noticesanddecisions to view this notice, the architectural plans related to this project, and the eventual approval/denial letter. City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in observance of Independence Day and Friday, July 6, 2018. Per Government Code Section 65009 – If you challenge this project in court or in administrative hearing, 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 City of Arcadia, or prior to the public hearing. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Planning Services at (626) 574-5423. Notification of three business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. 很想知道这里讲的是什么吗？我们也希望你们了解这些信息。阿凯迪亚市向公众免费提供文件翻译服务。请致电 (626) 574-5455，向市书记官办公室了解详情。

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Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STELLA LEE VUSICH Case No. 18STPB05511

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of STELLA LEE VUSICH A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Vesna Dalmatin in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Vesna Dalmatin 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 July 20, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 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 representa-tive, 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 Califor-nia Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable 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: DAVID R SCHNEIDER ESQ SBN 204578 LAW OFFICES OF DAVID R SCHNEIDER APC 325 E HILLCREST DR STE 195 THOUSAND OAKS CA 91360 CN950381 VUSICH Jun 21,25,28, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOAN CAROLYN MEYER aka J C MEYER, JOAN MEYER Case No. 18STPB05466

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOAN CAROLYN MEYER aka J C MEYER, JOAN MEYER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by County of Los Angeles Public Administrator in the Superior Court of California, Coun-ty of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that County of Los Angeles Public Administrator be appointed as personal representa-tive to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra-tion of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representa-tive to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important ac-tions, however, the personal repre-sentative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or con-sented 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 July 13, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 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 Califor-nia Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable 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: MARY C WICKHAM ESQ COUNTY COUNSEL SYNA N DENNIS ESQ PRIN DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL 350 S FIGUEROA ST STE 602 LOS ANGELES CA 90071 CN950400 MEYER Jun 21,25,28, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SANFORD EDWIN SILVERSTEIN AKA SANFORD E. SILVERSTEIN CASE NO. 18STPB05592

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of SANFORD EDWIN SILVERSTEIN AKA SANFORD E. SILVERSTEIN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by FRED NAHRA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that FRED NAHRA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's lost WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The lost WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to

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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: 07/25/18 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 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 VANESSA M. TERZIAN - SBN 245041 PRIMUTH, DRISKELL & TERZIAN LLP 790 E. COLORADO BLVD. SUITE 300 PASADENA CA 91101 BSC 215867 6/25, 6/28, 7/2/18 CNS-3145997# MONROVIA WEEKLY

Trustee Notices Trustee Sale No. 889228 Loan No. 23160274 Title Order No. APN 5777-032-003 TRA No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/19/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/12/2018 at 10:00AM, First American Title Insurance Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on June 23, 2017 as Document Number 20170701377 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: 952 Bal, LLC, as Trustor, East West Bank, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOT 52, OF TRACT NO. 11932, IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED JULY 26, 1939 IN BOOK 219, PAGE(S) 39 AND 40, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. APN: 5777032-003 The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 952 Balboa Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $890,155.84 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand

for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit the website below using the file number assigned to this case. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For information on sale dates please visit our website at: http:// www.firstam.com/title/commecial/foreclosure/ DATE: 6/6/18 First American Title Insurance Company 4380 La Jolla Village Drive Suite 110 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 410-2158 David Z. Bark, Foreclosure Trustee NPP0334019 To: ARCADIA WEEKLY PUB: 06/14/2018, 06/21/2018, 06/28/2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 124948 Title No. 150324463 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/12/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/19/2018 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 04/19/2006, as Instrument No. 06 0853767, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Esvy J. Juarez, A Single Man, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 - Vineyard Ballroom. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 8513-006-024 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 358 Pamela Road, Monrovia Area, CA 91016 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $391,181.25 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 6/15/2018 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC James Lewin/Authorized Signature 27455 TIERRA ALTA WAY, STE. B, TEMECULA, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these re-

sources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site – www.Auction. com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 124948. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A-4661340 06/21/2018, 06/28/2018, 07/05/2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY Trustee Sale No. 889229 Loan No. 23160275 Title Order No. APN 5777-032-003 TRA No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/21/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/12/2018 at 10:00AM, First American Title Insurance Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on June 23, 2017 as Document Number 20170701378 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: 952 Bal, LLC, as Trustor, East West Bank, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOT 52, OF TRACT NO. 11932, IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED JULY 26, 1939 IN BOOK 219, PAGE(S) 39 AND 40, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. APN: 5777032-003 The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 952 Balboa Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $1,006,928.66 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit the website below using the file number assigned to this case. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For information on sale dates please visit our website at: http:// www.firstam.com/title/commecial/foreclosure/ DATE: 6/6/18 First American Title Insurance Company 4380 La Jolla Village Drive Suite 110 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 410-2158 David Z. Bark, Foreclosure Trustee NPP0334055 To: ARCADIA WEEKLY PUB: 06/21/2018, 06/28/2018, 07/05/2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY

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MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:

MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016

APPLICATION:

This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:

REQUEST:

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: APPLICANT:

Variance request is for the addition to encroach into the required rear ENVIRONMENTAL yard setback (30’-0” in lieu of 60’-0” first floor; 36’-10” in lieu of 70’-0” DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 3) second floor) and the Minor Exception request is for an encroachment

Joe Kouchakian

DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: PLACE OF HEARING:

APPLICANT:

109 East Lemon Avenue Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 7:30 PM

REQUEST:

MMC Section 17.12.020 to construct a 550 square foot addition to an existing 3,431 square foot two-story, single-family home. Specifically, the

Categorical Exemption (Class 1)

into the required side yard setbacks (9’-3½” in lieu of 12’-0” north side; 6’-10” in lieu of 8’-10” south side). subject property located in the Kevin Wilkes and The Steve Eide withis Drafting & RL (Residential Low Density) zone.

Design, Ltd.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

Categorical Exemption (Class 3) PROPERTY ADDRESS: 176 North Sunset Place

APPLICANT:

How Much Do You Make?

Request of Variance and Minor Exception V2018-0001 and ME2018-0007

Applicant is requesting a Variance and Minor Exception request from MMC Section 17.12.020 to construct a 550 square foot addition to an existing 3,431 square foot Minor Exception ME2018-0008 two-story, single-family home. Specifically, the request is for the addition to NOTICE OF Variance PUBLIC HEARING Applicant is requesting a Minor Exception encroach into the required rear yard setback MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION from Monrovia Municipal Code Section (30’-0” in lieu of 60’-0” first floor; 36’-10” in 415 South Ivy Avenue 17.28 to exceed the maximum permitted lieu of CA 70’-0” Monrovia, 91016second floor) and the Minor permanent window sign area at an existing Exception request is for an encroachment This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should restaurant (100% window coverage in lieubeofgranted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia into theMunicipal required Code:side yard setbacks (9’-3½” 10% window coverage), The Diplomat Eatin lieu of 12’-0” north side; 6’-10” in lieu of Request of Variance and Minor Exception V2018-0001 and ME2018ery & Tavern. This property is located in APPLICATION: the 8’-10” south side). The subject property is 0007 HCD (Historic Commercial District) zone. located in the RL (Residential Low Density) REQUEST: Applicant is requesting a Variance and Minor Exception request from zone.

PROPERTY ADDRESS:

C R AREE ORNE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Monrovia City Notices

APPLICATION:

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Kevin Wilkes and Steve Eide with Drafting & Design, Ltd.

DATE AND HOUR Wednesday, July 11, 2018 176 North Sunset Place OF HEARING: at 7:30 PM

PROPERTY ADDRESS:

Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 7:30 PM Monrovia, California PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, 415 South Ivy Avenue, California Monrovia, California AREA MAP:

Angela COPELAND, angela@copelandcoaching.com

ave you ever been asked, “How much do you make?” in a job interview? This question usually shows up during the first phone call. You’ve applied online. The HR manager calls you. The conversation seems normal at first. They ask, “Why did you apply for this job?” and “Tell me about yourself.” Then all of the sudden, bam! “How much do you make?” Or, they may try, “How much have you made in the past?” These questions are tough, and they have more of an influence on your future than you may think. Whether you’re currently underpaid or overpaid, answering this question wrong can completely eliminate you from consideration. And, answering too low can also put you at a disadvantage.

A number of states and cities have started to reduce or eliminate this question altogether. In 2017, Delaware and New York City banned employers from asking about salary history. In January 2018, California banned questions around a candidate’s pay history. In July 2018, Massachusetts will join suit. In 2019, Oregon will ban employers from asking. New Orleans and Pittsburgh are also implementing this rule on city agencies. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com Angela Copeland is a Career Coach and Founder of Copeland Coaching CopelandCoaching.com

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If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raisIf you challenge application inthis court, you may be limited to raising only thosebe issues you or to someone If youthis challenge application in court, you may limited raiselse raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the ing only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing only those issues you or someone elsewillraised public Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application not alterat thethe zoning statushearof your ing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered property. ing For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This 932-5565. apto the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further plication not zoning status July of your For further Staff Report pertainingwill to this itemalter will bethe available on Thursday, 5, 2018property. after 4 p.m. at: information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Monrovia City Hall please contact the Planning information regarding this application, 415 South Ivy Avenue Division at (626) 932-5565. Division at (626) 932-5565. Monrovia, CA 91016 Este avisoStaff es paraReport informarlepertaining sobre una junta la propiedad indicada más Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, topública this acerca item de will be available on arriba. Thursday, July 5, 2018 after 4 p.m. at: July 5, 2018 after 4 p.m. at: Monrovia City Hall Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 Monrovia, CA 91016

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Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 9325565.

Sheri Bermejo Planning Division Manager

PUBLISHED ON JUNE 28, 2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY

that location is: Hometown Seafood Restaurant (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 07/18/2018 at the office of Aria Escrow Corp., 2920 Huntington Drive, Suite 100B San Marino, CA 91108, Escrow No. 001672-AP, Escrow Officer: Angela Peh. (8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above. (9) The last date for filing claims is 07/17/2018. (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: None Dated: June 11, 2018 Transferees: S/ LDJ US LLC, a California Limited Liability Company By: s/ Yuan Wen, Manager 6/28/18 CNS-3146884# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 414579-21 (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: 186 Foothill Inc., a California Corporation, 186 West Foothill Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 2377 Crenshaw Blvd. #320, Torrance, CA 90501 (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: Elite Development Group, Inc., a California Corporation, 1028 East Edna Place, Covina, CA 91724. (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are All furniture, fixtures and equipment, owned by Seller and used in the operation of the business, inventory and stock in trade remaining at closing, tradename and

Reader is not Happy with New Building Design Dear Editor, The illustration of Le Meridien by Marriott on the front cover of The Weekly (6/21/18) was very disappointing. That structure is not very attractive for that location. Back to the drawing board? Frank W. P. Arcadia

Reader Applauds Health Department’s new ad Dear Editor:

Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 001672-AP (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: C&A Global Trading Inc., 1228 S. Golden West Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 2630 Santa Anita Avenue, #19, El Monte, CA 91733 (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: LDJ US LLC, 146 Avenida Grulla, Walnut, CA 91789 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are all stocks in trade, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and goodwill of that certain business located at: 1228 S. Golden West Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at

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goodwill of that certain business located at: 186 West Foothill Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016. (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: Waba Grill. (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 07/17/18 at the office of Viva Escrow! Inc., 136 West Walnut Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016, Escrow No. 414579-21, Escrow Officer: Rebecca Barasorda, CET. (8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above. (9) The last date for filing claims is 07/16/18. (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: "NONE" Dated: June 12, 2018 TRANSFEREES: Elite Development Group, Inc., a California Corporation By: S/ Caleb Cabrera, President 6/28/18 CNS-3147934# ARCADIA WEEKLY

Kudos to the Pasadena Health Department! Their giant, full page “Don’t get

suckered” message against tobacco companies (prominently displayed in your June 21 issue) is a real attention getter - and comes at a good time. Any effort that encourages people to stay away from products that shorten their lives, while at the same time saving them tons of money, deserves our praise. Let’s only hope that more government agencies will imitate Pasadena’s Health Department by campaigning with similar messages against the proliferation of firearms which is also causing the premature death of countless people and so much suffering. David Quintero Monrovia

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3 Seriously Messed Up Ways Dating a Hot Narcissist Can Cloud Your Judgment hedda muskat Author of The Dating Mystique heddamuskat@gmail.com

re you so infatuated with the new person in your life who’s so good looking that you’ve become blinded by their mask of beauty? The kind of person who says all the right things to you to draw you in and then does something so utterly cruel that you start making excuses for their bad behavior? A true narcissist is so brilliant at overdoing the compliments and making you feel like you’re the most important person in the world then instantly can slam your self-respect to the ground with over-the-top flirting with the waitress. If you call them on it, they will quickly make it seem like you’re the paranoid one. Here are some narcissistic behavioral traits that should open your eyes so you can make informed decisions from your head and not your

Beware the handsome narcissist. -Courtesy photo

heart: 1. Obsessed with perfection. Narcissists like their outer appearance to mirror perfect images they see in magazines. This often involves micromanaging your own appearance. They’ll often make their partners feel like they should be striving to reach their imagined idea of perfection from the hairclip in your hair to how you tie your shoelaces. 2. They steer the conversation toward

themselves. It doesn’t matter what you just told them about you, narcissists can easily make it about themselves. 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”.