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Real estate transactions in the City of Pasadena have become a little easier, as buyers and sellers will be able to forego previouslyrequired city inspections and instead self-certify properties for life and safety violations. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

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uch to the delight of local realtors, the process of buying and selling a home in the City of Pasadena is about to get a little easier. At their latest regular meeting, the City Council voted to streamline Pasadena’s unpopular occupancy inspection program (OIP), eliminating the previously-required city inspections and allowing buyers/sellers to self-certify prop-

erties for life and safety violations. Although some residents and realtors would have liked to have seen the OIP eradicated altogether, there is plenty of optimism behind this move. According to staff’s report, the city is hoping that the streamlined process will eliminate or significantly reduce any delays in real estate transactions, as well as any “redundancies and inefficiencies associated with private and city inspections.” David Reyes, director of planning and community development, is also confident that the move will benefit the

Pasadena Burglary Ring Busted by LASD Staff WRITER editorial@beaconmedianews.com

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Burglary/ Robbery Task Force along with law enforcement partners of the Ventura County Sheriff's Office and other local agencies have arrested eight suspects as part of an ongoing inves-

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burglary crew is believed to have committed more than 20 burglaries throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Investigators anticipate several more arrests as this investigation continues. In April of 2018, the Thousand Oaks Police Department (Ventura County Sheriff’s DepartSEE BURGLARY RING PAGE 10

quadrennial inspection program, which ensures the quality and maintenance of the city’s multi-family units. Free from the occupancy inspections, Reyes and his staff will now be able to dedicate more time and resources to “protect residents that don’t have a voice, those who are not selling their homes for a million dollars.” Additionally, Pasadena will now be joining the majority of cities in Los Angeles County – currently, only 16 of the SEE COUNCIL STREAMLINES PAGE 11

PPD Investigates Gang-Related Incidents Staff WRITER editorial@beaconmedianews.com

Pasadena Police Department (PPD) is actively investigating several gang-related incidents that have occurred within the city over the past four weeks. The PPD is following multiple leads as it seeks to bring the perpetrators to justice. Over the past couple

of months, 30 gang members have been arrested for various crimes, including 10 felony drug violations, and the PPD has seized 11 firearms, bringing the year to date firearm recoveries to 160. The PPD is utilizing all available resources for a more robust deployment of police officers in the commuSEE GANG-RELATED PAGE 11

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Pasadena 'Dine-and-Dash Dater' Charged With Extortion Staff WRITER editorial@beaconmedianews.com

A man, who has become known as the "Dine-and-Dash Dater," pleaded not guilty to extortion, grand theft, and other charges, the Los Angeles SEE DINE-AND-DASH PAGE 11

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There is something for everyone in September at the Pasadena Senior Center, located at 85 E. Holly St. You do not have to be a member to attend. Some events require advance reservations as noted. Labor Day Concert for all ages on Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. The summer concert series in the Scott Pavilion at the Pasadena Senior Center will conclude with the Great American Swing Band featuring the sounds of big band, rhythm and blues, jazz, and Dixieland. Chiropractic for Good Health, presented by Dr. Nazee Rofagha, will be held on Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. A safe, effective and non-invasive technique called Quantum Neurology can uncover hidden neurological weak-

nesses in the nervous system resulting from brain or spinal cord injuries, accidents and strokes. Learn more about this technique and whether it may be right for you. Book discussion of “Love Soup for Seniors,” presented by John L. Feeny, on Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. Born in 2015 when author John L. Feeny met Ann on social media, “Love Soup for Seniors” encourages improved health and lust for life, and that happiness is sustainable. Books will be available for sale and signing; a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Pasadena Senior Center. LA Opera Talk: Verdi’s “Don Carlo” on Monday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. An LA Opera community educator will lead guests through “Don Carlo,” one of Giuseppe Verdi’s most

The summer concert series in the Scott Pavilion at the Pasadena Senior Center will conclude with the Great American Swing Band. - Courtesy photo / Facebook, @PasadenaSeniorCenter

dramatic and complex grand operas that is set in the 16th century during the Spanish Inquisition and based on actual historical figures. Don Carlo, son of King Philip II of Spain, loses Elizabeth de Valois, his fiancée, to his

father in an arranged marriage to end a war between Spain and France. The brokenhearted Don Carlo realigns his sympathies and turns against the Spanish Inquisition, resulting in Philip II ordering his rebellious son to be thrown

in prison with the possibility of the death penalty. Verdi’s masterful opera includes rich orchestrations, thundering choruses and an endless flow of rapturous arias and duets in an enthralling tale of morality and mortality.

Sierra Madre Playhouse Celebrates ‘The Gin Game’ The new main stage production at Sierra Madre Playhouse, “The Gin Game”, is a Pulitzer Prize winning play about an aging man and woman who regularly play a game of cards that becomes an escalating, emotional high stakes competition. In honor of this awardwinning play, Playhouse digs deeper into “The Arts Of Aging” with a series of free public events, most of them suitable for both young and old. These events take place at the Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024, which is east of Pasadena. There is ample free parking behind the playhouse. Grandparent’s Day is on Sunday Sept. 9, 1 - 2 p.m. Before the Sunday matinee of “The Gin Game,” join youth

An attendee checks out the Southern California Edison information booth from last year’s earthquake workshop. - Courtesy photo / Jim Wigton

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from the Playhouse’s newly formed Teen Council for some informal cross-generational fun as they set up a photo booth, portrait drawing materials and typewriter stations to write poems and prose dedicated to grandparents and elders. Under approval,

the Playhouse will post the masterpieces in a special Grandparents’ Gallery in the lobby. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com

Newcomers and Friends of San Gabriel Valley Invites Arcadia Residents to September Event Are you interested in meeting new people, making new friends, exploring well-known landmarks, and enjoying new activities? Newcomers and Friends of San Gabriel Valley, a social club, invites local women to attend their September general meeting. On Sept. 5, at 10 a.m., Newcomers and Friends of SGV’s “meet-and-greet” coffee will be held in Jordan Hall at Church of the Good Shepherd, located at 400 W. Duarte Road in Arcadia. Free

is a great way to meet the members of Newcomers and Friends and learn about the club's wide variety of daytime activities. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to attend. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com Local women are invited to meet new friends. - Courtesy

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Second Annual Monrovia Earthquake Workshop - Sept. 22 jim Wigton Guest Contributor Last year’s earthquake workshop was so popular and well-attended that a second workshop has been scheduled. The Monrovia Fire Department and the Monrovia Historic Preservation Group (MOHPG) will once again partner to host the event on Saturday Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event will again be held in the Community Room of the Monrovia Public Library. Refreshments will be provided and each attendee will receive a free gift. Last year’s featured

speaker, Margaret Vinci from the California Institute of Technology, will once again share her extensive knowledge regarding earthquake preparation. Also in attendance will be representatives from Monrovia Fire & Rescue, the Southern California Gas Company, Southern California Edison, and the American Red Cross. Because space is limited, the maximum number of attendees is set at 60. If you would like to attend it’s free, but you must register ahead of time. To RSVP go to the MOHPG website (mohpg. org) or contact the Monrovia Fire Department at (626) 256-8181.

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City of Pasadena Operations Manager Florinda O. Langilotti has received the Professional Manager of the Year Award – Administrative Management from the American Public Works Association (APWA). APWA’s Professional Manager of the Year Award in Administrative Management seeks to recognize outstanding achievement in the area of administration within a public works department and to inspire excellence and dedication in the public sector by recognizing the outstanding career service achievements of administrative professionals. Langilotti has been with the City of Pasadena for 17 years and is the operations manager for the Department of Public Works. Her extensive experience in her various managerial administrative positions throughout Southern California prepared her to be an asset to the city. She now oversees 69 full-time employees and an operating budget of approximately $20.7 million. Langilotti has developed and implemented an organizational-wide centralized fleet replacement program, developed and implemented a computerized maintenance management system (Lucity), and conducted a comprehensive maintenance optimization study. She has also led building automation upgrades and helped facilitate coordination of the staff to support the Rose Bowl. She further implemented a number of recom-

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mendations from the maintenance optimization study to improve maintenance operations and reduced the Fleet Maintenance Division overtime by 172% over the past four years. Langilotti has also implemented major construction upgrades to the Citywide Compressed Natural Gas fueling station. The APWA presented the award to Langilotti at the APWA National Conference in Kansas City, Mo. on August 27. Langilotti will be recognized by the Local Southern California APWA Chapter President at the Pasadena City Council meeting on Sept. 24.

ARCADIA Aug. 21 At about 6:30 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 300 block of East Duarte Road regarding a subject armed with a knife threatening his roommates. An investigation revealed the subject had been holding them against their will for approximately 90 minutes before one victim was able escape and call for help. The subject cut two of his roommates with a butcher knife. The 30-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested. Just before midnight, officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of West Camino Real Avenue regarding a burglary alarm activation. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) entered the home by smashing a rear glass door. The suspect(s) ransacked the residence and fled undetected. The property loss could not be determined at the time of the report due to the residents being out of the country. Aug. 22 After 2 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Las Tunas Drive regarding a burglary report. The victim returned home and saw his front door left open. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) had smashed the rear sliding glass door, stole porcelain antiques and fled undetected. At around 3 p.m., an officer responded to the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department regarding the report of a stolen vehicle. The victim stated that at about 6 p.m. the prior evening, she left her vehicle parked in the parking lot near JC Penney at Westfield Santa Anita, located at 400 S. Baldwin Ave. While inside the mall, the victim lost her purse which contained her car keys. The victim returned with her spare key and discovered her vehicle was nowhere to be found. Aug. 23 At approximately 6:45 a.m., an officer was dispatched

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to the Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, regarding a report of vandalism. An employee arrived for work and noticed the cable on the flagpole had been cut and the flags were on the ground. The investigation is ongoing. Just after 10:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of East Live Oak Avenue regarding a disturbance. A subject was contacted and an investigation revealed he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The 23-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Aug. 24 Just after 6 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Balboa Drive regarding a female subject passed out inside a vehicle. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of methamphetamine, heroin, drug paraphernalia, burglary tools and stolen mail. She also had four outstanding warrants for her arrest. The 33-year-old female from Pasadena was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Aug. 25 At around 4 a.m., officers responded to the area of Varus Street and Goldring Road regarding a vehicle fire. Officers confirmed there were no occupants inside the vehicle and Arcadia Fire Fighters arrived to extinguish the flames. An investigation revealed the vehicle had been stolen. The investigation is ongoing. Just before 11 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the parking structure of 24 Hour Fitness, 125 N. First Ave., regarding the report of two vehicle burglaries. The officer discovered an unknown suspect(s) smashed the rear right passenger windows of two vehicles. The suspect(s) stole a diaper bag and wallet from one vehicle and a purse from the other vehicle. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. At around 9:30 p.m.,

officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of Genoa Street regarding a domestic dispute. An intoxicated husband and his wife were arguing when the husband slapped his wife across her face causing her to fall to the ground. The 60-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

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arrested. Aug. 18 At 9:51 a.m., police responded to a traffic collision in the 500 Block E. Lemon. A female adult driver hit a parked car and ended up on the lawn of a residence. Officers arrived, and after investigation, they arrested the driver for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Aug. 19

Aug. 16: At 4:02 p.m., an officer observed a bicyclist commit a traffic violation in the 300 block of W. Duarte and stopped her. A computer check of the subject showed she had two warrants for her arrest. A search of the subject revealed drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine in her purse. She was arrested. Aug. 17: At 1:27 a.m., officers responded to a call reporting shots fired in the 300 block of Hill Street. While responding, an officer saw a vehicle leaving the area with no headlights on, that was occupied by four subjects. He stopped the vehicle in the 400 block of S. Ivy, and the driver was found to be unlicensed. The vehicle was searched and numerous mortar type fireworks and a launcher were found in the vehicle. The subjects admitted to setting off a firework in the area of Hill Street. Three of the subjects were juveniles and the driver was an adult. The driver was arrested for possession of dangerous fireworks and unlicensed driver. The juveniles were arrested and released on a citation to appear in court for the curfew violation and possession of dangerous fireworks. At 8:56 p.m., a shoplifting incident was reported at a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington. A female suspect concealed jewelry and accessories inside her purse and exited the store without paying. She was detained by loss prevention and police were notified. The property was recovered and the suspect was

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At 11:35 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle near the intersection of Mayflower and Huntington for vehicle code violations. A consent search revealed drug paraphernalia on his person. The subject was arrested and released in the field with a citation to appear in court on the charges. Aug. 20 At 8:35 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the area of Foothill and Norumbega regarding a male subject going through trash cans. The subject was found to have a warrant for his arrest and was taken into custody. At 11:38 a.m., a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain was reviewing their surveillance footage and noticed a theft that occurred on August 18. A male subject stole approximately $1,000 worth of merchandise. Aug. 21

zone. Officers stopped the vehicles in the City of Duarte and both drivers were arrested for participating in a speed contest. They were released in the field with citations to appear in court on the charges, and both vehicles were stored for 30 days.

Aug. 22: Aug 22 At 3:29 p.m., a computer scam was reported to police by a resident in the 100 block of E. Scenic. The victim received a pop-up message on her computer screen advising her to pay $299 to fix her computer and an additional $299 to install a firewall to prevent viruses. She and her husband were afraid and paid $500. After speaking with their daughter shortly after, they learned this was a scam. Fortunately, they were able to cancel the transaction prior to the money being withdrawn. As a precaution, they cancelled all of their accounts and obtained new ones, and thankfully, there was no monetary loss. At 3:39 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from a business in the 300 block of W. Foothill. The business buys vehicles from auctions, and then repairs and sells them. When the victim returned to work that afternoon, he discovered a Maserati had been stolen from the parking lot of his business. He last saw the vehicle the day before when he left his business.

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At 12:18 a.m., officers on patrol in the area of Mountain and Huntington saw two vehicles racing east on Huntington. The vehicles were traveling at approximately 60 miles per hour in a 35 mile per hour

The theft occurred between 12:45AM and 2:15PM. The suspect(s) took a wooden chest, two wooden night stand tables and a metal bed frame that were left in the driveway waiting for a pick up from a local charity organization.

Aug. 21 At about 2:35PM, officers were dispatched to the 400 block of E. Highland Ave. for a report of a petty theft.

Officers responded at about 6:00AM to a welfare check of a male sleeping in parking lot in the 00 block of N. Baldwin Ave. Upon arrival, officers noticed that the subject was sleeping with his pants ripped, with his genitalia exposed to the public. The officers woke the subject up and transported him to the Pasadena Jail where he was booked and released on a citation for Indecent Exposure. Case to DA’s office Aug. 24: A resident in the 300 block of E. Laurel Ave. came into the station to report that at approximately 9:30PM, a theft from his residence had occurred. It appeared that the suspect was invited into the victim’s residence to provide housekeeping services. Shortly after entering the residence, the suspect took the victim’s briefcase which contained the victim’s laptop and work related papers and left the home. Case to Detectives Aug. 25: At about 11:46AM, officers were requested by the Sierra Madre Fire Department to respond to the 600 block of Woodland Dr. for a dog bite that occurred to a person delivering a package to the residence. The victim was treated at the scene

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This is what the town looked like in 1887. - Courtesy photo / MOHPG

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$3,973. Then in 1904 homes received house numbers. The following year the city’s beloved Library Park was purchased with bond issue funds. However, the city couldn’t be called a modern city until 1909 when the first light standards were installed on Myrtle Avenue.

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True pride of ownership can only describe this immaculate home, view of nature and the mountains. Nicely upgraded kitchen, granite counters, stainless appliances, breakfast area. With 2 bedrooms, upgraded bath with tile shower. Covered patio, private in ground pool, water fall, fire pit. Hardwood flooring. Single level, attached garage. (A1928)

Beautifully well maintained home on a cul-de-sac in Southridge Village Fontana. This perfect 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Features fireplace in family room, kitchen and bar both with granite countertops and ceramic tile floors throughout. Near freeways, schools, recreation area, shopping malls and business centers. Two car attached garage. (W11366)

Situated in the sought after Lake Arrowhead Gold Course area. Lake Rights. Located on a cul-de-sac street. Split level bright open floor plan with large living spaces 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Double garage and storage room. Large bright kitchen with center island, breakfast bar, granite counter tops. Formal dining area. Large master suite. (E275)

Mountain Home in Pine Mountain Club located in Kern County. Offers club house, golf course, pool, tennis courts, equestrian center, dining and lots more. Gorgeous home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, beautiful upgraded kitchen, cabinets, counter tops, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and closets for storage, family room/den with fireplace. Two levels home with front and rear porch. Two car detached garage. (P1813)

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$1,234,567

Two story Mediterranean style home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, plus office/5th bedroom. Walk-in closets, spacious floor plan. Gourmet kitchen with dark maple cabinets. Cherry hardwood flooring. Ceiling fans, high ceilings. Italian ceramic tile floors downstairs. Attached 3 car garage. Private rear yard with covered patio and built-in BBQ, professional landscaped yard. Community pool. (V11523)

$394,000

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in Redlands. Kitchen with granite counters and tile flooring, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances. Wood laminate flooring, bay window, corner nook. Large bedroom closets. Dual pane windows and air condition. Backyard spacious and private. Perfect for entertaining. Two car garage. (S11)

$720,000

This ranch style home in the city Sierra Madre offers 2 bedroom, 1 bath, living room, gallery style kitchen, laundry area and one car garage. There are front and back covered porches where you can sit and relax. There is 750 sq.ft. of living space, on a 6600+ sq.ft. lot. The has many of the original features, nice size front and back yard and offers lots of opportunity to live-in, remodel or develop. This is a Probate Sale.

$1,725/MONTH

Charming guest house located in Sierra Madre. Nice living room with fireplace opens to kitchen with island, stove and refrigerator are included, large one bedroom, ¾ bathroom.Rustic wood flooring. Furnished. Gas, electric, water & trash are included. Street parking with City permit. (G320)

$859,800

Gorgeous single story family home in great neighborhood with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Large living room with brick fireplace, formal dining room, glass sliding doors open to covered patio. Gourmet kitchen with quartz countertop. New wood laminate floors throughout, new tile floors in kitchen and bathrooms. (H6028)

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FRIday - AUGUST 31 Wine & Food with Debbie at Vendome Arcardia, Aug. 31 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. (103 E. Santa Clara St., Arcadia, CA 91006). Enjoy four wines paired with food, hosted by Debbie Adelman. The cost is $20 per person and you must RSVP. For more information or to RSVP, call (626) 461-5498. – ARCADIA

Street Food Cinema Screening Sep. 1 at 9 p.m.

The Bash at Matt Denny’s, Aug. 31 from 7 – 10 p.m. (145 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006). Enjoy live rock ‘n’ roll with your Friday night dinner and drinks. Admission is free but dinner and drinks are not. For more information, visit mattdennys.com. – ARCADIA Eighties Night at The Buccaneer, Aug. 31 at 9 p.m. (70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). Enjoy a night of ‘80s rock, disco, and more with your friends. Admission is free. For more information, call The Buccaneer at (626) 355-9045. – SIERRA MADRE Hollywood Comes to Pasadena at The Ice House, Aug. 31 at 10 p.m. (24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106). Watch Frank Nicotero and Jay Washington do their stand-up routines, catch some magic performed by magicians and illusionists from the Magic Castle before the show, and spin the “gift wheel” after the show. General admission is $10 and VIP tickets are $17. For more information, visit icehousecomedy.com. - PASADENA

SATURday - SEPTEMBER 1 Flavors of Spanish Tapas at Sauté Culinary Academy, Sept. 1 from 6 – 9 p.m. (150 E. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016). With a paella as a centerpiece, learn to make amazing tapas such as empanadas, ceviche, and other recipes with amazing flavors. Tickets are $75 per adult. For more information, visit sauteacademy.com. – MONROVIA

Don’t miss Karla Perez, pictured center, as she sings all your favorite Selena hits. – Courtesy photo / Facebook, @therosepasadena

Selena: The Tribute at The Rose – Pasadena, Sept. 1 at 9 p.m. (245 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101). Karla Perez is an amazing singer and performer who is widely recognized as the number one artist doing a loving and respectful tribute to the great Selena Quintanilla. Tickets are $24.50 plus applicable fees and you must arrive by 7 p.m. For more information, visit wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com. - PASADENA

Eighties Themed Brunch at Mt. Lowe Brewing Co., Sept. 1 from 10 a.m. – noon (150 E. Saint Joseph’s St., Arcadia, CA 91505). Enjoy breakfast options, specialty beers, ‘80s movies on the big screen, ‘80s trivia and a lip-sync battle. Tickets are $22 per person and it includes one specialty beer and a plate of breakfast. For more information, visit store.mtlowebrewing.com. – ARCADIA

Sunday - SEPTEMBER 2 626 Night Market at Santa Anita Park, Sept. 2 from 4 p.m. – midnight (285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007). This is the last weekend to enjoy all the food, art, music, and shopping at the night market. Admission is $5 at the door and they only accept cash. For more information, visit santaanita.com. – ARCADIA The 19th Adams’ Pack Station Barnyard Jamboree at Adams’ Pack Station, Sept. 2 (Chantry Flats, Sierra Madre, CA 91024). Enjoy burgers, fries, hot dogs, Panini sandwiches, and music from TW Blue Lightning Revue, GRIT, Amos Cassidy, and more. Admission is free but parking is $10 on Sundays. For more information and directions, call (626) 447-7356 or visit adamspackstation.com/music. – SIERRA MADRE

MONday - SEPTEMBER 3 Craft Camp at Craft Sierra Madre, Sept. 3 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (49 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). Pack a lunch for your kids as they spend a fun and messy afternoon crafting. The event is $50 per child and you can book a spot for your child at craftsierramadre.com/book-online. For more information, visit craftsierramadre.com. – SIERRA MADRE The Great American Swing Band at the Scott, Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. (85 E. Holly St., Pasadena, CA 91103). Enjoy music and songs of the big band era and more. This event is free. For more information, visit oldpasadena.org. - PASADENA

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WEDNESday - SEPTEMBER 5 Native Gardens at Pasadena Playhouse, Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. (39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101). In this play, directed by Jason Alexander, a disagreement between neighbors about the lay of the land escalates into a backyard brawl and cultures collide. Orchestra B tickets are $39 and Orchestra C tickets are $29. For more information, visit pasadenaplayhouse.org. – PASADENA Karaoke Night at Pacific Plate Brewing Co., Sept. 5 from 6 – 10 p.m. (1999 S. Myrtle. Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Sing your heart out with friends and the host

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for the night, Smarty McFly. Admission is free. For more information, call (626) 239-8456 or visit their events page on Facebook at @PacificPlateBrewing. - MONROVIA

thursday - SEPTEMBER 6 Beer and Board Games at Myrtle Tree Garden Café & Market, Sept. 6 from 6 – 10 p.m. (407 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Invite your friends to happy hour and some friendly competition. Admission is free and there will be select beers and glasses of wine for $5. For more information, visit myrtletreecafe.com. – MONROVIA Trivia Night at Barney’s Beanery, Sept. 6 from 8 – 11 p.m. (99 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105). Barney’s Beanery gives out $150 a week in Barney’s Beanery gift cards to winners at this competitive trivia night. Admission is free. For more information, visit barneysbeanery.com. - PASADENA

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James Eckhouse directs the Los Angeles premiere of “American Hero.” – Courtesy photo / Facebook, @iamatheatre

Bess Wohl’s ‘American Hero’ Opens in Pasadena Playhouse Guest Production IAMA Theatre Company opens its 2018-19 season with a darkly comic celebration of the power of teamwork and unity to overcome adversity. James Eckhouse directs the Los Angeles premiere of “American Hero,” opening Sept. 21 in a Pasadena Playhouse guest production at the Carrie Hamilton Theatre. Performances will continue through Oct. 21, with low-priced previews

beginning Sept. 15. A franchise-owned sandwich shop becomes a microcosm of recessionera America in Wohl’s sharply comedic commentary on the struggles and perseverance of the American working class. When a trio of disparate and desperate “sandwich artists” at the local mall — an awkward young misfit (Laura Mann), a single mom (Anna LaMadrid)

and a downsized refugee from corporate banking (Graham Outerbridge) — find themselves left to their own devices by overwhelmed franchisee Bob (Rodney To), they are forced into an unlikely alliance in order to keep the store, and themselves, afloat. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com

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‘Butterflies Are Free’ at Sierra Madre Playhouse For the next entry in its Off the Page monthly series of free staged readings, the Sierra Madre Playhouse will present the comedy “Butterflies Are Free” on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. Young Don Baker, the hero of his mother's children's book series "Donny Dark," has been blind since birth; his overprotective mother following his every move. Don finally decides to take his own apartment in Manhattan and pursue his songwriting ambitions. When she meets his kooky neighbor, sexy actress Jill, Mrs. Baker's controlling instincts go into overdrive with hilariously touching results. The New York Daily News lauded the play as "A lovely play. It is funny when it means to be, sentimental when it is so inclined, and heartwarm-

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September 2018 at Kidspace in Pasadena Jean Gilpin and Peter Van Norden at an Off the Page play reading on Aug. 20. – Courtesy photo / Facebook, @SierraMadrePlayhouse

ing." Leonard Gershe is the playwright. “Butterflies Are Free” received three Tony Award nominations when it was first produced on Broadway in 1969. Gershe’s other Broadway credits include “Destry Rides Again” and “Alive and Kicking.” He

received an Oscar nomination for “Funny Face” and wrote screenplays for “40 Carats” and “Silk Stockings.” He also wrote for “The Lucy Show” and “The Ann Sothern Show.” Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com

Boston Court Pasadena Presents a New Season of Music This Fall Boston Court Pasadena presents another daring season of music events to Southern California - “14 Uncommon Performances” - this fall starting Sept. 7 with a program of all new work in “Poets, Prophets and Philosophers” with The Lyris Quartet and soprano Hila Plitmann. Artistic Director Mark Saltzman has programmed an eclectic, globe-trotting and genre-crossing series of concerts that include a weekend mini-festival of three performances and a master class from Oct. 5-7, surveying the music

of Claude Debussy and commemorating the 100th anniversary of his death. This weekend mini-festival will also include pianist Jérémie Favreau and violinist Ken Aiso, which explores the fictional “Vinteuil” violin sonata in Marcel Proust’s seminal novel, “Remembrance of Things Past,” with the works that actually inspired it - SaintSaëns and Franck’s Violin Sonatas, Fauré’s Ballade for piano and The Harp Twins which are already sold out. Boston Court Pasadena features the latest compositions by Julia Adolphe in

order to keep its mission to present the newest and most interesting music of Los Angeles area composers. Adolphe’s commissions have already been performed by the New York Philharmonic and the LA Chamber Orchestra which included selections from her new opera, “A Barrel of Laughs, A Vale of Tears.” Tickets for the Fall Music Series range from $30 - $35 with discounts available for seniors, students and groups. Tickets are available by calling (626) 683-6801 or online at BostonCourtPasadena.org.

Pop-Up Program: Bubble Party will be Sept. 2-3 from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Take this time to get down and boogie in a bunch of bubbles. Kidspace will be dancing the day away in the Physics Forest, playing games for the whole family, and experimenting with giant bubble making. Rubber Ducky Races will be Sept. 8-9 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join Kidspace for its wackiest

event of the year at their 10th Annual Rubber Ducky Races. Decorate and race rubber ducks down the Interpretive Arroyo stream, cheer on friends, and explore the Hawk's Nest. Races will run every half hour from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., and ducks will be available for purchase in the Busy Bee Learning Store. No outside ducks will be used to ensure that all races are fair with the same shape and weight of each rubber duck.

Lowrider Band Performing at Long Beach Blues Festival Eric Burdon and Jerry Goldstein didn’t feel like Long Beach was a battlefield when first meeting Harold Brown and Howard Scott in 1969. “War” certainly was declared, however. “The World is a Ghetto,” “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” and the thematic “Low Rider” have been songs of the community for over 40 years. Founding members Harold Brown and Howard Scott are locals to the area; in fact you might catch Harold without drumsticks trekking the streets! The founding members of War, with the exception of the late Charles Miller and “Papa” Dee Allen, are combusting this Labor Day weekend at the New Blues Festival’s mainstage under the new name, Lowrider Band! This year the band’s mission is for the people of Long Beach to educate and

The festival will be on Sept. 1 and 2. – Courtesy photo

innovate when harnessing the power of blues. There are plenty of fans who may not know, but the music of the Lowrider Band is an intercultural music bound together by the tradition of blues. Take a listen to the recordings of Lee Oskar’s harp or Brown’s syncopated double shuffles. It’s clear that the spice of the band comes from more than Long Beach salsa. The members of

Lowrider Band have over 17 professional albums and are certified platinum on two of their greatest hits. This band is dynamite in Long Beach which blew a new hole in the world of music. Thank goodness they’re featured on the New Blues Festival Stage this year at El Dorado Park. The festival will be on Sept. 1 and 2. Tickets are available online at newbluesfestival. com.

World Premiere of ‘Everything That Never Happened’ at Boston Court Pasadena Boston Court Pasadena presents the world premiere of “Everything That Never Happened” written by Sarah B. Mantell and directed by Jessica Kubzansky, playing from Sept. 27 – Nov. 4. The production stars Leo Marks (Shylock), Erika Soto (Jessica), Paul Culos (Lorenzo) and Dylan Saunders (Gobbo). “Everything That Never Happened” uses “The Merchant of Venice” as a jumping off point, exposing the realities of Jewish history and drawing three-dimensional characters from the stereotypes depicted in the original Shakespeare play.

Mantell’s fresh and timebending story is rich with humor and heartbreak while bridging the 16th century with today. What do we lose or gain by leaving our own culture? And what sacrifices does love demand of fathers and daughters, lovers and friends? “Everything That Never Happened” is a play about disguise, assimilation, pomegranates, and everything Shakespeare left out. Playwright Sarah B. Mantell explains in an interview with The Realm, what led her to re-tell this story: “It can feel daunting to take on Shakespeare for any number

”Everything That Never Happened” draws three-dimensional characters from the stereotypes depicted in “The Merchant of Venice.” - Courtesy photo / Sarah B. Mantell

of reasons. William Shakespeare took a long-existing stereotype and imbued it with just enough empathy that it has lasted generations beyond his death. But it’s still a stereotype. One that has been used as an excuse to harm an entire ethnicity/ religion/race/culture of people for a very long time. I wanted to write a play that allowed these characters to speak in Jewish voices for the first time. To give them back their history, their humor, their heartbreak.” Mantell continues, “The stories we choose to tell and retell have a huge impact

on how we see each other in our daily lives. I’m so deeply tired of the free pass we’ve given to the canonical. Shakespeare is brilliant and he is limited. It is possible to love something and also name the way it causes harm. And what is missing from it. I wrote ‘Everything That Never Happened’ to prove to myself that that is true.” Tickets, priced from $20 - $39, are available at BostonCourtPasadena.org or by calling (626) 683-6801. This world premiere is made possible, in part, through a grant from the Fishman Family Foundation.

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Pasadena PD Sergeant Thompson greets each and every student with a high five as they arrive to shop with a cop for some school essentials. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

Pasadena Rotary and Police Join Forces for Kids to ‘Shop With a Cop’ Twenty local kids shop with Pasadena cops for school supplies On Aug. 24 twenty middle school students were paired-up with a Pasadena Police officer, detective or the interim chief and shopped for school essentials at the Target located at 3121 E. Colorado Blvd. The twenty youth each

received a $100 Target gift card paid for by Pasadena Rotary. This event will be Pasadena Rotary’s forth year partnering with the Pasadena Police Department fund to bring forth “Shop With a Cop.” The Pasadena Boys and

Girls Club selects deserving students who often lack the resources to purchase essentials for a successful school year. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com

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ment) had a series of residential burglaries that were occurring during daytime hours while the residents were not home. The residences were located in various parts of Thousand Oaks and in nearby unincorporated areas. It is believed the suspects conducted surveillance on the residences before committing the burglaries. All of the burglaries involved gaining access to the home via a rear window or glass

door. During the investigation, investigators learned similar burglaries were occurring in various cities in Los Angeles County. Based on similarities in the burglaries, it was believed an organized group of suspects were involved in the crimes. Evidence was obtained linking Terrance Hall and Keith Callum to one of the residential burglaries in the unincorporated area of Thousand Oaks. Hall and Callum were determined to be members of a criminal street gang

from Pasadena that has a history of committing residential burglaries among other crimes. It was also determined Hall was on parole for burglary. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com Seven

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county’s 88 cities require an inspection at point of sale, per staff’s report. Under the new process, self-certification for life/ safety violations (i.e. unpermitted additions, conversions, new construction, and fire detection/protection equipment) will replace inspections previously carried out by the city’s code compliance department. Both the buyer and seller will be required to affirm that there are no “unpermitted additions or conversions (over 120 square feet)” and that all the necessary fire protection equipment is installed on the property. If any violations do exist, there are two options: the seller can either correct the violation or the buyer can accept responsibility, in which case he/she must submit a permit application within six months and subsequently complete any respective work within 12 months. The city will then follow up with an inspection within 18 months. Israel Del Toro, acting code compliance manager, revealed that the city’s goal is to make self-certification a “one-visit transaction.”

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Mayor Terry Tornek, who comprised the only vote in opposition, likened the streamlined OIP to “hanging up a sign that Pasadena welcomes bootleg additions.” - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

According to staff’s report, the application will be “available as an over-the-counter transaction in the permit center,” and there will also be a dedicated website where applicants will be able to obtain the necessary forms/ information. If approved, the applicant will be given a certificate of completeness, to be included in their escrow documents. In the case that an applicant is not comfortable undergoing the self-certification process, the city’s code compliance department will still offer optional inspections for a fee (currently $143). City staff’s recommendation originally required a site plan and floor plan to be submitted with the applica-

tion, but the idea did not sit well with many around the dais. “It’s fraught with peril,” described Councilmember Victor Gordo, “the people who are going to take the hit are in the lower-end properties who (sic) are going to have to pay to have that floorplan done.” This concern was echoed by Laura Olhasso, former three-time mayor of La Cañada Flintridge and director of government affairs for the Pasadena-Foothills Association of Realtors, who described the proposed requirement as “onerous.” Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com

County District Attorney's Office announced. Paul Guadalupe Gonzales, born Feb. 24, 1973, faces seven counts of extortion, two counts of attempted extortion, and one count of grand theft, all felonies, according to the criminal complaint in case GA103750. He also is charged with two misdemeanor counts each of defrauding an innkeeper and petty theft. The case was filed for an arrest warrant on July 3. Bail was set at $315,000.

Paul Guadalupe Gonzales now faces a maximum penalty of 13 years in state prison. - Courtesy screenshot / KTLA

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 7 in Department J of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Pasadena branch.

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nity, city parks, and business districts and is enhancing its enforcement efforts. Among the initiatives are: officers conducting high visibility policing efforts, bicycle officers patrolling neighborhoods under the newly reconstituted Neighborhood Action Team, gang intervention officers conducting in-home visits and outreach at local hotspots, enhanced parole and probation compliance checks, the strategic deployment of plain clothes

PPD has seized 160 firearms this year. – Courtesy photo

officers and police volunteers, as well as partnerships with non-profit organizations, respected clergy members, the Police Chief’s Advisory Council, City Council district liaisons and stakeholders in

the city’s commercial districts to help keep the city safe. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com

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(Left to Right, Top to Bottom) Canaan Pettit, Jasen Samuel, Jenna Kim, and Lily Patterson have a good time at the library. – Courtesy photo / Judson School

Judson School in Pasadena Recognized for Its Diversity The 2018-19 academic year is off to a great start at Judson International School. Judson is has students and faculty from over 20 countries this year including Armenia, Barbados, Belize, China, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Italy, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Russia and Vietnam. Judson’s diverse student body is made up of 65 percent local American students and 35 percent international, earning them a national Niche

ranking as one of the top most diverse private schools in the U.S. and the 11th most diverse private school in Los Angeles County. Judson International School’s theme for the 2018-19 school year is “May earth be better and heaven richer because of Judson School.” With 100 percent of Judson students involved in service both locally and internationally, Judson’s aim is to develop students who will make a difference in the world.

Arcadia Elementary Music Program Starts September The Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD) is providing music instruction for all fourth and fifth grade students starting the week of Sept. 10. Students in fourth and fifth grade will select a music class to attend once a week during school. All parents will need to register their child for a music class by 4 p.m. on Sept. 5. Students have the option of joining Instrumental Music (Band/Orchestra) or General Music. All music classes are taught by highlyqualified, credentialed music teachers, with additional support from instructional assistants. AUSD has restructured the Instrumental Music Program to eliminate pullouts for music instruction. Students will not miss

Students have the opportunity to perform in at least one concert per year. - Courtesy photo / YouTube, @AYMA Arcadia

class to attend music classes. Students who signed up for Instrumental Music in May are encouraged to select the same instrument. Music classes are full-year courses, students are not able to switch classes mid-year. Students will choose one of three classes: band, orchestra, or general music. The AUSD Instrumental

Music Program begins in the fourth grade. No experience is necessary to enroll. Students are expected to practice at home and have the opportunity to perform in at least one concert per year. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com

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Mastering the Art of Gluten-Free Goodies Celiacs: there’s a cupcake with your name on it

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luten-free. Dairyfree. Vegan. Any one of these dietary restrictions can make the prospect of getting your hands on a tasty baked good tough going. Combine them and you’re looking at saying goodbye to cupcakes forever—right? Not quite. Katie’s Bakery in Pasadena is a name you’re going to want to know, especially if you fall into any of the above categories. Based in Old Town Pasadena, this mini-bakery is in fact a test kitchen offering products perfected through years of experimental baking. The woman behind all this R&D is Lynn Griffith:

executive chef, mother, and passionate advocate for healthy eating. Named for her daughter, Griffith opened Katie’s Bakery in 2016 after learning to cook and bake around Katie’s dietary restrictions. “At the age of ten, she couldn't eat wheat or dairy. Gluten-free foods were just coming into the marketplace but we couldn't find what she liked, so I [started] playing around with glutenfree flours,” said the chef. She ultimately launched the bakery to extend her knowledge to others. “I wanted to change the perception of the taste and texture of gluten-free baked products,” said Griffith. “The idea was to make it so that nobody could tell the difference between Katie's products and traditional

wheat baked goods.” Of course, it’s not just about gluten. Griffith guards her ingredient list ferociously—there’s nothing genetically modified, synthetic or artificially flavored in her products. Yet Griffith has also expanded beyond the counter display. “I’ll get ten calls a month for gluten-free wedding cakes—there’s a tremendous demand that I can’t possibly fulfill,” she said. So she developed her pièce de résistance: baking mixes, including a glutenfree white cake mix that’s perfect for wedding cakes. To Griffith, the mixes are the game-changer. “It’s more cost effective for individuals and or families to bake out the mixes. My main goal is to

Arcadia Association of Realtors: Affordability Crunch Dampens Home Sales California’s housing market backpedaled in July on an annual basis for the third consecutive month as higher interest rates and rising home prices eroded housing affordability and dampened demand, the Arcadia Association of Realtors (AAR) said today. Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 406,920 units in July, according to information collected by the California Association of Realtors from more than 90 local Realtor associations and multiple listing services (MLSs) statewide. The statewide annualized

sales figure represents what would be the total number of homes sold during 2018 if sales maintained the July pace throughout the year. It is adjusted to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales. July’s sales figure was down 0.9 percent from the revised 410,800 level in June and down 3.4 percent compared with home sales in July 2017 of 421,460. “In the midst of the peak home-buying season, high home prices and rising interest rates combined to crimp housing affordability, which in turn is subduing home sales,” said AAR President Margaret Garemore. “Some of the reluctance by

buyers appears to be driven by fears that the market may be peaking. Additionally, the lack of a federal tax incentive for homeownership could be at play given that much of the weakness is in the lower-priced, firsttime buyer segment of the market.” The statewide median home price decreased to $591,460 in July. The July statewide median price was down 1.9 percent from $602,760 in June and up 7.6 percent from a revised $549,470 in July 2017. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com

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get to people who don’t have access to gluten-free products that are also dairy-free and vegan,” she said. “I’d also love to see

traditional bakeries use Katie’s Bakery vegan double chocolate cupcakes and vegan banana muffins for the vegan community.”

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Monrovia Firm Announces Slate of New Hires The Pacific Bridge Companies fills three new positions in key segments The Pacific Bridge Companies (TPBC) recently announced a slate of new hires in key segments of its business structure. Monrovia-based TPBC is a global financial services network which focuses on generational and geographical wealth transfer within the Pacific Rim and beyond. The three new hires are the result of increased demand within TPBC’s network and track to the firm’s projected growth and expansion. “Our people are our main asset,” says TPBC CEO and Founder Stephen Kagawa. “Our business model is based upon provid-

ing the best possible service to our network of financial services professionals— our OhanaNet—and these recent additions to the team enable us to do just that while meeting the increas-

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Sweeping Views and Boutique Charm at Andaz San Diego Hotel

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love being in the heart of the action. But, I can also appreciate a casual evening with wine and wonderful views. I got both and much more, when I recently discovered Andaz San Diego, a fascinating boutique hotel located in the heart of the historic Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego. “A sanctuary of chic, Andaz San Diego pampers your senses and indulges your whims,” reads the hotel’s website. “We'll greet you at check-in with a beverage, stock your mini bar with a selection of complimentary select snacks and beverages and ensure you’re always connected with complimentary Wi-Fi in your guestroom, suite, and around the hotel.” With welcoming words like this, I couldn’t wait to experience the property. My Andaz getaway began when a friend and I checked into a beautiful fourth-floor suite overlooking the ocean, the San

The Andaz Hotel offers boutique charm in the middle of San Diego’s bustling Gaslamp Quarter. - Photo by Greg Aragon / Beacon Media News

Diego Coronado Bridge, and Petco Park (home to the San Diego Padres). The modern-designed room offered two queen beds,

large flat screen TV, a sleek bathroom with hardwood floor, glossy brick-shaped tile, and large glass shower. And just as promised, it

also came with a stocked fridge/mini-bar area with top-notch beers and potent potables, and lots of free snacks and beverages, free Internet, and 24-hour room service available. My favorite aspect of the room was the sweeping city views, afforded by three huge windows looking to the water, the Gaslamp District, and East San Diego. The windows were so big they came with gigantic, couch-like window seals. After getting to know the suite, we explored the rest of the historic, sixstory, 159-room hotel. Our first stop was The Rooftop by STK. This rooftop pool area is where a wine bar, nightclub and gorgeous city views attract visitors from all over – especially at night when music plays,

while sea breezes surround the open-air environment. While on the roof, we swam in the pool, sipped cold beers, and relaxed admiring the San Diego skyline. The Rooftop by STK also serves creative signature cocktails and a delicious lunch menu. Using organic, locally sourced ingredients, the rooftop restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring American dishes with a cool SoCal spin. From the roof, I changed for a workout in Andaz’s fitness center, taking advantage of the treadmill and various state-of-theart weightlifting machines. The facility is open 24 hours-a-day to guests. . I then rested before meeting my friend in the lobby for the daily Andaz wine reception, where guests are

treated to complimentary wine from 5 – 8 p.m. After mingling with other hotel guests and staff members, we headed back to the rooftop for dinner. Our dinner began with peppers and cheese, which featured jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese and crab, with ranch dipping sauce. With this we sipped Californian wine and once again enjoyed the wonderful city views surrounding us. For a main course I experienced the succulent ancho barbecue braised beef, with a tender beef brisket and pappardelle pasta. My friend went with a memorable pepper & smoked sugar salmon, with roasted corn mashed potatoes seasonal vegetables. For dessert we shared a decadent homemade cheesecake. After dining, we strolled around San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter (gaslamp. org), enjoying a beautiful summer evening and wondering in and out of different nights spots. Covering about 16 squareblocks of Victorian-era buildings and modern skyscrapers, the Gaslamp boasts more than 100 of the city’s finest restaurants, pubs, nightclubs and retails shops, as well as offices and residential/ work lofts. The Andaz San Diego is located at 600 F St., San Diego, 92101. The hotel is near Petco Park, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego Bay, San Diego International Airport, Balboa Park and Museums, East Village, Hillcrest, North Park, San Diego Zoo, and Sea World. For more information on staying at Andaz and current specials, visit andazsandiego.com or call (619) 849-1234.

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The Time to Find a New Job is Now Reader Responds to “Unwelcome Experience at Walmart” I read with dismay Ralph Walker’s letter about his unpleasant experience at the Walmart store in Covina. As one who cherishes equality, freedom and fraternity, I too would be offended to see an employee at work in a place of business while displaying the American swastika, which is what the Confederate flag symbolizes. Mr. Walker’s letter inspired me to dispatch a message to Doug McMillon, Walmart’s president and chief operating officer, urging him to forbid his employees from displaying at work any symbol of bigotry (racial or otherwise), lest his customers are offended and decide to boycott his stores. -David Q. MONROVIA

Reader Responds to Mr. Walker’s Letter Someone needs to inform Mr. Ralph Walker that the South lost the Civil War and there is no need to re-fight it. After reading his letter several times it was obvious who was dripping with HATE over a silly Confederate flag pin. Owning property in Arkansas, I see Confederate flagls (sic) and U.S. flags all the time, and they are friendly and loving of all types of people, they love our country and many have died in battle defending our freedoms. It’s not my thing, but I will defend their right to their freedom of expression (sic). -Fred S. ARCADIA

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For years, the job market has been tight. I’ve spoken to many job seekers who are suffering through work each day. They aren’t sure what their alternatives are, and they’re not prepared to be unemployed for any length of time. If you can relate, there’s good news for you. All signs indicate that the job market is looking up. Our national unemployment rate, hovering between 3.8 and 4.1 percent, has been lower this year than in any of the past ten years. The entire situation is forcing companies to fight a little harder for the best candidates. If you’ve been unhappy in your current situation, this is the time to look at your options. For many industries, it’s a job seeker’s market. But, before you rush out and look for a new role, you should focus your energy on three specific areas of your job search.

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First, polish up your resume. Once you start talking to friends about your interest in a new job, the first thing they’ll ask you for is the latest copy. Updating your resume first will ensure that you’re ready to go if you find job openings. If you get stuck, ask for help. A close friend or family member is often happy to help out. Be sure to include quantifiable results, and check closely for errors. These two steps are critical to creating an impactful resume. Next, work on your talking points. This is often called

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The Carmelite Sisters – Sister Vincent Marie Finnegan DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM (This notice PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1210 Royalhas Oaksbeen Drive revised to reflect a new public hearing date)

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ADMINISTER ESTATE DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM (This notice has been CHERRY LIU revised to reflect a new public hearing date) PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415

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PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Ivy Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia,To all heirs, beneficiaries, South Avenue, California creditors, contingent creditors, and Monrovia, California

persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CHERRY LIU A PETITION FOR PROBATE 1210 has been filed by Tzuen Hong Royal Fang, Guardian of Jaden Liu in the Oaks Dr. Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Tzuen Hong Fang 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 If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raisIf you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone taking certain very important aconly issues or someone elseorraised the public hearelseing raised at those the public hearingyou described in this notice, in writtenatcorrespondence delivered to the tions, however, the personal repPlanning Division at, orin prior to, notice, the public or hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your ing described this in written correspondence delivered resentative will be required to give property. further information regarding application, contact the Planning Division to theForPlanning Division at, orthis prior to, theplease public hearing. This ap- at notice to interested persons unless (626) 932-5565. they have waived notice or conplication will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further Esteinformation aviso es para informarle sobre unaapplication, junta pública acerca de la contact propiedad indicada mas arriba. sented to the proposed action.) The regarding this please the Planning independent administration authorSi necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Division at ity will be granted unless an interPlanificación al número (626) 932-5565. (626) 932-5565. ested person files an objection to Sheri Bermejo the petition and shows good cause Planning Division Manager why the court should not grant the Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la authority. PLEASE PUBLISH ON AUGUST 30, 2018 propiedad indicada mas arriba. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Sept. 17, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932IF YOU OBJECT to the grant5565. ing of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections Sheri Bermejo with the court before the hearing. Planning Division Manager Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. PLEASE PUBLISH ON AUGUST 30, 2018 IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceMONROVIA WEEKLY dent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed Probate Notices by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of THE PETITION requests auNOTICE OF PETITION TO first issuance of letters to a general thority to administer the estate unpersonal representative, as defined ADMINISTER ESTATE OF der the Independent Administration in section 58(b) of the California MEL LIU of Estates Act. (This authority will Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from Case No. 18STPB07732 allow the personal representative the date of mailing or personal deTo all heirs, beneficiaries, to take many actions without oblivery to you of a notice under seccreditors, contingent creditors, and taining court approval. Before taktion 9052 of the Califor-nia Probate persons who may otherwise be ing certain very important actions, Code. interested in the will or estate, or however, the personal representaOther California statutes and both, of MEL LIU tive will be required to give notice legal authority may affect your A PETITION FOR PROBATE to interested persons unless they rights as a creditor. You may want has been filed by Tzuen Hong have waived notice or consented to consult with an attorney knowlFang, Guardian of Jaden Liu in the to the proposed action.) The indeedgeable in California law. Superior Court of California, County pendent administration authority YOU MAY EXAMINE the file of LOS ANGELES. will be granted unless an interested kept by the court. If you are a perTHE PETITION FOR PROperson files an objection to the petison interested in the estate, you BATE requests that Tzeun Hong tion and shows good cause why the may file with the court a Re-quest Fang be appointed as personal repcourt should not grant the authority. for Special Notice (form DE-154) resentative to administer the estate A HEARING on the petition will of the filing of an inventory and apof the dece-dent. be held on Sept. 17, 2018 at 8:30 praisal of estate assets or of any AREA MAP:

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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: MEGAN E WAUGH ESQ SBN 294391 SCHOMER LAW GROUP APC 222 N PACIFIC COAST HWY STE 130 EL SEGUNDO CA 90245 CN952765 LIU Aug 30, Sep 3,6, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY

Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 324239-BY (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: HAPPY IN HAWAII LLC, 400 S Baldwin Ave. Ste 2200, Arcadia, CA 91007 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: Same as above (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are YELLOW MONKEY INC. 400 S Baldwin Ave. Ste 2200, Arcadia, CA 91007 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are all fixture and equipment of that certain business located at: 400 S Baldwin Ave. Ste 2200, Arcadia, CA 91007. (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: MONKEY BAR. (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 09/11/18 at the office of Jade Escrow, Inc., 9604 Las Tunas Drive Temple City, CA 91780, Escrow No. 324239-BY, Escrow Officer: Betty Sit. (8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above. (9) The last date for filing claims is 09/10/18. (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: August 20, 2018 TRANSFEREES: YELLOW MONKEY INC., a California Corporation By: S/ KAI LIN, President 8/23/18 CNS-3166569# ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 414404-20 (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: G.S. MULTANI, INC., 106 S. MYRTLE AVE, MONROVIA, CA 910162845 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME AS ABOVE (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: SADATHIA FOODS, INC., 106 S. MYRTLE AVE, MONROVIA CA 91016-2845. (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: ALL FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT PRESENTLY OWNED BY SELLER AND USED IN OPERATION OF BUSINESS, AND GOODWILL, of that certain business located at: 106 S. MYRTLE AVE, MONROVIA CA 91016-2845. (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: NOORS INDIAN BISTRO (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is SEPTEMBER 18, 2018, at the office of VIVA ESCROW! INC, 136 W WALNUT AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016 Escrow No. 414404-20, Escrow Officer: JULIANA TU, CSEO, CEO, CBSS, CEI, SASIP (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above. (9) The last date for filling claims is: SEPTEMBER 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: AUGUST 22, 2018 TRANSFEREES: SADATHIA FOODS INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION LA2089694 MONROVIA WEEKLY 8/30/18 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE DRY DOCK STORAGE 3131 SOUTH PECK ROAD MONROVIA, CA 91016 The contents of the storage units below consists mainly of household and or office goods. The contents of: Loretta Haro MS354 & MS309 & MS305 Chad Gireth MS329 Arlene Ledesma MS74 Loraine Vides MS169 will be sold on Friday September 14, 2018 at 10:00 am For additional information contact Dry Dock Storage at the above address or call (626) 445-8762 9am-5pm daily Publish August 30 & September 6, 2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY

Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Recording requested by: TS No. CA-18813988-NJ Order No.: 8732708 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/21/2014. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the accrued principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MICHAEL DENNIS TREROTOLA, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 2/27/2014 as Instrument No. 20140202348 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 10/2/2018 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of accrued balance and other charges: $411,220.45 The purported property address is: 119 Norumbega Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016 Assessor's Parcel No. : 8518-005-023 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 call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the trustee: CA-18813988-NJ. 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. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee's attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-813988-NJ IDSPub #0143191 8/16/2018 8/23/2018 8/30/2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY

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fter starting the season 2-2, the La Salle girls’ volleyball team has won five out of their last six as the Lancers brushed aside Westridge 3-0 on Monday but fell short to Sierra Canyon 3-0 on Tuesday. Going into the season, many questions were surrounding the team as to how the team would perform without longtime and touted Head Coach Tiare Tuitama, who stepped down earlier this year. However, new Head Coach Shari Iwatani has filled in quite nicely, implementing a new culture while leading the Lancers to a 7-2 record. “Obviously, (Tuitama)

left a big legacy behind to follow, but I’ve definitely got the girls to buy in and understand what I’m trying run and what I’m trying to do,” Iwatani said. “Once they bought in, it was really easy for them to work hard and work on the things that we needed to do.” With Monday’s win over Westridge, it seemed La Salle had been responding well to Iwatani’s new teachings. The Lancers set the tone early by controlling the pace of the game and jumping out to early leads. Chloe Howell’s team-high 13 kills helped lead La Salle to a 25-17 win in the first and a 25-15 win in the second.

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Defensively, Crystal and Vanessa Ramirez worked tirelessly to keep plays alive as the duo combined for 26 kills. The final set was a slightly different story than the first two. Westridge was in command half way through and even opened up an eightpoint lead on the Lancers. However, La Salle showed tons of grit as it quickly erased the deficit to take the third set 25-20. In the second leg of their back-to-back on Tuesday, the Lancers did not enjoy the same success as they did against Westridge. Both the fatigue and Sierra Canyon proved to be too much to overcome as La Salle dropped to a 7-3 record. The Lancers will open Del Rey League action on Thursday with a match against Viewpoint (4-1 overall, 1-0 league).

Despite it being so early in the season, the Arcadia girls’ tennis team is already showing signs of unwavering dominance as the Apaches handily defeated La Cañada 13-5 in a nonleague bout on Monday. “Were just at the very beginning of our season but the girls are all working hard,” said Arcadia Head Coach Ruth Lagace. “I have a lot of girls that have a lot of talent. It’s just not the three top girls, it’s a deep team.” Arcadia was coming off a solid 12-6 victory over West Ranch on Thursday to open the season. Monday’s win over the Lancers brings them one step closer to the promise land of the CIF Southern Section State finals, where the Apaches fell short last season. Rachelle Yang, Arcadia’s No. 1 seed, won both her

Doubles team Francesca Yao (right) and Angel Pan (left) won two of three matches during Arcadia’s win over La Cañada. – Photo by Aaron Valdez / Beacon Media News

matches 6-3, 6-2 while Chloe Barberi subbed on for Yang and won the third match 6-2. No. 2 seed Lauren Ko also claimed both of her matches 6-3, 6-1. Both Yang and Ko have verbally committed to playing at Division I schools in Fordham University (New York) and UC Davis, respectively.

The Apaches were just as masterful in doubles action, taking seven out of nine matches. The tandem of Angela Qiu and Sunny Ng took all three of their games with scores of 6-1, 6-0, and 6-2. Arcadia will return home on Thursday for a match-up with the Mira Costa Mustangs (1-0).

Monrovia Football Struggles to Find Its Footing It was grueling and hard-fought contest to say the least, but Monrovia football came up short by a last-minute field goal during its 23-21 loss to Alta Loma last Friday. The Wildcats were coming off a listless 45-12 defeat at the hands of Burbank in the opening game of the season but were hopeful to bounce back on the road against Alta Loma. For most of the game, it seemed new Head Coach Chris Williams had his team prime to bring

home their first win of the season. Unfortunately for Monrovia, Alta Loma had other plans in mind, squeezing in the gamedeciding field goal to cap off a furious drive at the end of the game. The loss dropped Monrovia’s record to 0-2 while Alta Loma improves to 2-0. The Wildcats will looks to get in the win column for the first time this season as they host Don Lugo on Friday to close out the preseason.

Monrovia will host Don Lugo on Friday. - Courtesy photo

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Kayla Olivas’ defensive talent wasn’t enough for San Marcos’ University of Saint Katherine Thursday during the season opener in Arcadia. – Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

Pasadena’s Sea Beggars Put Out the ‘Firebirds’ Flames in Arcadia Pasadena’s Providence Christian College Women’s soccer team opened their season playing against San Marcos’ University of Saint Katherine in Arcadia

on Thursday. The Sea Beggars and Firebirds played a toe to toe game. The Sea Beggars came out on top again this year with a 4-0 game.

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