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PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL GYM AND ATHLETIC COMPLEX GETS A $19M MAKEOVER
Story & Photos Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
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asadena Unified School District (PUSD) officials joined Pasadena High School (PHS) students, staff, and parents at a ceremonial ribbon cutting and celebration of the newly remodeled Tom Hamilton Gymnasium at Pasadena High School on Tuesday. The ceremony was followed by the boys’ junior varsity basketball game at 3:30 p.m. and the boys’ varsity game at 5 p.m. “The renovation of the gymnasium delivers enhanced opportunities for the students of PHS to concurrently pursue excellence in academics and athletics,” said Superintendent Brian McDonald. The modernization of the 58,000-square-foot athletic complex includes the 8,800-square-foot gymnasium with a full-size basketball court, bleachers, lobby, concession stand, restrooms, and new entrance. The adjacent locker room area, which is slated for completion in early 2019, includes team rooms, administrative offices, and customized
“The renovation of the gymnasium delivers enhanced opportunities for the students of PHS to concurrently pursue excellence in academics and athletics,” Superintendent Brian McDonald told those gathered for the ceremony Tuesday. – Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
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Long-Awaited ShakeAlertLA Earthquake Early Warning App Now Available Story & Photos Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
The ShakeAlert system developed by the U.S. Geological Survey has released ShakeAlertLA, a mobile app that sends alerts to users within Los Angeles County that an earthquake of greater than magnitude 5.0 or
level IV intensity has been detected and that they may soon feel shaking. The app is available for both Apple and Android devices and available in both English and Spanish. You can also use this app to prepare for an earthquake, get details on recent earthquakes, and find help after an earthquake. ShakeAlertLA is the result of a partnership between the City of Los Angeles and the U.S. Geological Survey’s ShakeAlert system in
partnership with Pasadena’s CalTech. That system has 400 sensors in California, Oregon, and Washington, which will supply the seismic data. The city spent about $300,000 for AT&T and the GRYD Foundation to build an app that can turn the data into mobile alerts This app is an official pilot in partner-
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Out With the Old,
Pasadena Playhouse Takes on Ambitious New Production
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SPORTS Pasadena Takes Bite Out of Burbank to Remain Pacific League’s Top Dog
Cal Tech Professor Tom Heaton sporting a San Andreas Fault tie. - Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
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To better serve ADA customers, Monrovia’s dial-a-ride will now require pre-registration with the city. – Courtesy photo
Monrovia Transit Dial-a-Ride is Changing Monrovia city staff has been trying to find ways to improve the GoMonrovia program; staff has also been assessing how they can better serve passengers with disabilities who are in need of an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessible vehicle. Currently, ADA rides are provided through the city’s dial-aride shuttle. However, users with non-ADA needs are still utilizing that particular transportation option. This has resulted in slower and
less efficient services for those with ADA needs. In an effort to address that concern, city staff has been working to develop a dial-a-ride program that only serves those with ADA needs. To transition the program, the city will require anyone looking to utilize the city’s ADA services to pre-register before services will be provided. Despite the inconvenience caused to rider by instituting this new process, the city maintains
that a registration process will be needed to better serve the ADA community in Monrovia. City staff is currently in the process of finalizing the registration program details. In February, those wishing to ride on diala-ride shuttle vans will have to first complete a short, one-time application and waiver. City staff is also currently planning a community meeting and registration drive to take place sometime this month.
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The city wants to add bike lanes along Cordova. – Courtesy rendering / City of Pasadena
Pasadena Cordova Street Enhancements Project Reassessed The City of Pasadena held the first “open house” Tuesday for community input regarding the upcoming proposed Cordova Street Enhancements Project between Marengo Avenue and Hill Avenue. Unlike the previous version of a “road diet” on Orange Grove, this idea seemed to pass the initial litmus test Tuesday. The city wants to
remove two traffic lanes along Cordova from Arroyo Parkway to Hill Avenue and to add bike lanes in both directions among other improvements to improve safety. The project consultant team discussed the potential enhancements coming to Cordova Street. Questions or comments should be addressed to Cordova@ cityofpasadena.net.
Interested in connecting with your neighbors, exchanging ideas and sharing information? The City of Arcadia has a long history of encouraging neighborhood interaction and communication. The city believes that knowing the people who live nearby makes for stronger neighborhoods, and oftentimes results in cherished friendships. The way we communicate with family, friends, and neighbors has changed significantly in recent years with the increasing popularity of social media. One social network you may want to take a look at is Nextdoor.com. Nextdoor is a private network that fosters communication between neighbors. Participation is free. Discussion topics can range from information sharing to notices about local events and school activities, contractor recommendations, disaster preparedness, crime prevention, lost pets and many other topics. Neighborhoods establish and manage their own Nextdoor network. The information shared on each Nextdoor site is visible only to the members who live in the neighborhood and have
Nextdoor allows users to receive notices from neighbors regarding things like lost pets and notices from the city. – Courtesy photo / Nextdoor
verified their address. How does Nextdoor work? Nextdoor allows neighbors to create a private social network for their neighborhood. Members can find neighbors in the directory, view a neighborhood map, ask for advice, exchange local recommendations, and share neighborhood information with each other. Residents can choose to see and respond to updates via e-mail or only through the platform. How much does Nextdoor cost? There is no charge for an Arcadia resident to participate in their neighborhood site.
How can you get started? Go to Nextdoor.com and put in your address to see if your neighborhood is already established. If not, define your neighborhood, invite your neighbors to the group, and get the discussion going. The website includes step-by-step instructions for getting started. For optimal participation and success, it is recommended that your neighborhood have between 250 and 2,500 properties. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com under News
Janie Duncan. – Courtesy photo / PLS
Nominees should have made significant contributions to the Sierra Madre community. - Courtesy photo / Staff Sgt. Candy Knight, U.S. Air Force
Sierra Madre Accepting Nominations for 2019 Older American of the Year The Sierra Madre Older American of the Year is an honor bestowed upon an individual, couple or group that has made significant contributions to the betterment of the Sierra Madre community. Each year the Senior Community Commission seeks nominations for this award and a reception is held in the recipients honor at the Hart Park House. This year the reception will be held on Friday, May 10. Nominations will only be
accepted for new candidates who have not been honored in years prior. Nomination forms must be filled out and returned to the Heart Park House Senior Center, or mailed/walked into the Community Services Department at City Hall (232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.) no later than Thursday, March 21. The Senior Community Commission will then review nominations and select an honoree at their regularly scheduled meeting
on Thursday, April 4 at 3 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Individuals being nominated must live in Sierra Madre, demonstrate outstanding community service, and be at least 60-years-old. Applications for the Sierra Madre Older American of the Year can be obtained at the Hart Park House or on the city’s website. Contact Lawren Heiz, recreation coordinator, at (626) 355-5278
Third-Generatoin ‘rock hound’ speaks at Pasadena Lapidary Society The Pasadena Lapidary Society (PLS) will hold its program meeting at the Pasadena Main Library, Donald Wright Auditorium on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. This month’s speaker is PLS member Janie Duncan, a third-generation rock hound, who will present “A History of Beads.” This month’s featured rock will be psilomelane presented by Mona Ross. This meeting is free of charge and open to the public. PLS is a non-profit organization that seeks to promote learning about the earth sciences, rocks and minerals, and the lapidary arts. The
club accomplishes this with field trips to collect rocks; a workshop to learn and use methods of cutting, shaping, carving and polishing rocks and gemstones; presentations to schools and community groups regarding rocks and minerals; monthly program meetings where speakers present topics on earth sciences and lapidary arts; and an annual show. This spring PLS will host the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies Convention and Show on March 8-10, at Fairplex in Pomona inside Expo Building 6. To find out more, visit pasadenalapidary.org.
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City of Arcadia Accepting Bids for Huntington Drive Traffic Signal Improvements Project The City of Arcadia will receive sealed bids for the Huntington Drive Traffic Signal Improvements Project (Project). The Project, which involves the installation of two new traffic signals for pedestrian midblock crosswalks, additional traffic signal modifications, and installation of conduit, must be completed within 60 calendar days, beginning 10 calendar days after the date on which the Notice to Proceed is sent by the city to the contractor. Bids must be submitted to the city on the contract bid forms which are a part of the bid package for the Project. Bid documents may be obtained free of charge on the City of Arcadia’s website or purchased directly from the city. All prospective bidders that obtain the bid documents, either electronically or in paper copy format, should contact the Development Services Department/ Engineering Division in order to be placed on the Plan Holders List and receive any addendum(s). Contact information should be sent in an email to DSD@arcadiaca.gov with the bidder’s information. Upon the payment of a non-refundable fee of $35, prospective bidders may obtain one complete set of bid documents. Bid documents may be obtained between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and on alternate Fridays, excepting holidays, from the Development Service Department, Engineering Division at: Development Services Department/
The Project includes two new traffic signals. – Courtesy photo / Downtowngal (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Engineering Division 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 ATTN: Kevin Merrill, Principal Civil Engineer An original of the bid, using contract bid forms with all blanks fully completed in ink and including all information required by the bid documents, must be addressed and delivered on time to the city’s offices at: City of Arcadia City Clerk’s Office 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 ATTN: Lisa Mussenden, Chief Deputy City Clerk All Bids must be in writing, sealed in an envelope and received by the office of the City Clerk no later than Jan. 22, 2019 at 11 a.m. The Project specs and plans can be viewed on the city’s website.
Recycle Used Oil & Filters! Do you change your car’s motor oil? Did you know that used motor oil and oil filters are recyclable? Used oil can be re-refined or processed into new motor oil. Currently only 46% of used motor oil is being recycled, which means 20 million gallons may be illegally entering California’s waterways via stormwater systems, posing a great risk to the environment. One gallon of used oil can contaminate a million gallons of drinking water; polluting our waterways and threatening fish and aquatic life. Prevent pollution; recycle used motor oil and filters! Local Certified Collection Centers that accept Used Motor Oil and Filters*: ARCADIA
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Firestone* 1500 S. Baldwin Ave. (626) 446-2164
BMW of Monrovia 1425 S. Mountain Ave. (626) 358-4269
Metro Infiniti 821 E. Central Ave. (626) 303-1000
Pick-a-Part Auto* 3333 S. Peck Rd. (626) 445-2922
Jiffy Lube 5 W. Huntington Dr. (626) 848-0796
Oil Stop* 746 E. Huntington Dr. (626) 357-6711
O’Reilly Autoparts* 723 E. Huntington Dr. (626) 303-2637
Sierra Autocars, Inc.* 1450 S. Shamrock Ave. * Accepts used oil filters (626) 359-8291
Homer’s Auto Service* 148 Lemon Ave. (626)358-6259
Pep Boys* 201 W. Huntington Dr. (626) 303-3906
Sierra Vehicle Preparation Center 1450 S. Shamrock Ave. (626) 359-8291
* Accepts used oil filters
SIERRA MADRE & BRADBURY Sierra Madre and Bradbury residents are invited to use any of these certified collection centers.
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Image used for illustration only. – Courtesy photo / U.S. Department of Energy
Station Square Parking Lot Work Just Got More Expensive Giant boulders and low groundwater levels cause problems The City of Monrovia approved an agreement with HMC, Inc., in August of 2018 to coordinate remediation efforts at the park-and-ride lot at Station Square, as mandated by the LA Regional Water Board (Board), and those efforts have been going well thus far. The Board approved a preliminary Remedial Action Plan that outlines the pathway for gaining compliance at the location. Additionally, as part of the work, the Board directed the city to coordinate additional groundwater testing, which HMC has also been coordinating at the site during the past few weeks. In order to coordinate the groundwater testing, the Board directed the city to drill three new wells to pull new groundwater samples. The drilling work began in December 2018 and to date
the city has only been able to complete drilling at one of the three required wells. A number of problems have arisen during the project. The most prominent issue is large underground boulders. During the drilling process, the team repeatedly ran into boulders bigger than cars, which damaged drilling equipment and slowed the overall process down. To compensate for that factor, the city identified a bigger air rotary drill rig that has been brought on site, and which can get through the boulders. Another issue that arose is the fact that groundwater levels have fallen dramatically forcing the city to drill deeper than originally thought in order to hit water. Initially, the city estimated that they would have to drill down around 200–220 feet.
Instead, groundwater is not being hit until the drill gets past 300 feet underground. HMC Inc. has mentioned several times that having to drill 80–100 feet deeper than originally anticipated is quite shocking, even when taking into account the current drought situation. It’s certainly a sign of how much the region has been impacted by the lack of rain during the past 10 years. As a result of these unforeseen troubles, city staff is now anticipating cost overruns and has asked for a worst-case scenario. They anticipate needing around $60,000 to $70,000 more to offset the boulder issues and the deeper wells that need to be drilled. Staff plans on bringing a change order to the contract forward for City Council review at the Jan. 15 meeting.
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ARCADIA Dec. 30 At approximately 2 a.m., an officer initiated an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the parking lot of the Station Bar, 1218 S. Baldwin Ave., for driving recklessly. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his breath. A series of tests revealed the 23-year-old male from Martinez, Calif. had a blood alcohol content of .122 percent. The suspect was arrested.
located by Los Angeles Police Department in the West Valley area with severe damage and missing license plates. Jan. 3 Before 8:18 a.m., an officer responded to the area of First Avenue and Camino Real Avenue regarding a battery report. An investigation revealed an altercation occurred between a male and female resulting in the female suspect punching the male victim in the chest. The 54-year-old female from Arcadia was arrested.
Dec. 31 Jan. 4 Just after 10:45 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1200 block of Highland Oaks Drive regarding a package theft report. Surveillance footage revealed a male suspect stole the victim’s package on this date, at 10:39 a.m. The suspect was seen wearing a black shirt, black basketball shorts, and black shoes. Jan. 1 Around 7:29 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of Hacienda Drive regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed four suspects encountered the victim and fled to an awaiting vehicle. The suspects are described as four black males. They were driving a silver sedan. Just before 5:48 p.m., an officer responded to Arcadia Methodist Hospital, 300 W. Huntington Drive, regarding a battery report against a nurse. The officer discovered a female caregiver of a patient grabbed and pushed a nurse. The 42-year-old female from Fontana was gone by the time officers arrived. Jan. 2 Shortly after 4:43 a.m., an officer responded to the 1100 block of West Huntington Drive regarding a stolen vehicle report. The victim stated his 2004 Nissan Sentra was stolen from the location sometime between Dec. 30 and Jan. 2. The vehicle was
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At about 9:27 a.m., an officer responded to the 900 block of South Holly Avenue regarding a vehicle burglary report. Surveillance footage revealed a white, two-door vehicle parked, the suspect smashed the victim’s window, and stole a lunch bag. The investigation is ongoing. Just before 11:27 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 500 block of North Altura Road regarding a fraud report. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect stole the victim’s check after it was mailed, altered it, and fraudulently cashed it. The fraudulently modified check had been issued to a “Mitchell Klein.” The victim does not know a “Mitchell Klein” or the identity of the suspect. Jan. 5 Shortly after 12:07 a.m., an officer witnessed two subjects arguing before entering their their vehicle and driving away. The driver began driving erratically and the officer initiated a traffic stop. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from inside the vehicle. The 34-year-old male driver from El Monte admitted to having an open alcoholic beverage inside the vehicle. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At approximately 9:14 a.m., an officer responded to Tierra Verde Park, 211 E.
Camino Real Ave. regarding a vandalism report. The officer discovered an unknown suspect used spray paint to graffiti one of the restroom doors. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Dec. 29 At 12:58 a.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 500 block of South Myrtle regarding a female subject in the bar that was heavily intoxicated, smoking in the bar and refusing to pay her bill. Officers contacted the subject and found she was too intoxicated to care for her own safety. She was arrested and held for a sobering period after she paid her bill. At 9:08 a.m., several callers reported smoke coming from a building in the 800 block of South Myrtle. Monrovia Fire Department and officers responded. The fire was coming from a make-shift fire pit inside a wheel barrow that was sitting on a piece of carpet on the property. As officers were arriving, two subjects started walking away from the property quickly. They were detained and, after further investigation, arrested for warrants and possession of smoking paraphernalia. There were several other subjects hanging out on the property and sleeping in tents. Once on the property, officers observed spliced electrical wires lying on the ground that were coming from a power source and were next to a pool of water on the ground. Code Enforcement responded to the location and the entire property was red-tagged and deemed unsafe to occupy. Edison also responded and shut off the power to the property. Dec. 30 At 11:13 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 300 block of West Huntington. The victim parked his vehicle in front of a business at 6 a.m. and went into the business. He returned to his vehicle at 11 a.m. and discovered it was missing. The investigation is continuing. Dec. 31
*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.
MONROVIA At 12:43 a.m., an employee from a business in the 300 block of West Huntington called to report a petty theft. An adult male entered the business and attempted to purchase lottery tickets with a debit card. When the subject was told the lottery tickets must be purchased with cash, he switched old lottery tickets he had in his possession for new ones and fled the location without paying. This was the second incident involving similar circumstances. The investigation is continuing. At 11:06 p.m., police dispatch received a call reporting that a male was attempting to take a females purse in the 400 block of South Myrtle. Officers arrived and determined the two were a couple and they were involved in an argument. During the argument, the male battered the female, but did not cause any injury. The male subject fled prior to officers arriving. An Emergency Protective Order was obtained for the victim and the investigation is continuing. Jan. 1 At 12:48 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of North Canyon called to report her vehicle had been vandalized. The victim’s vehicle had two smashed windows, nothing else was tampered with and no items were missing. The investigation is continuing.
business was pried open and a laptop and two monitors were taken. At 2:36 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 300 block of West Duarte. The victim called to report that sometime during the past week his motorcycle was taken from a parking space at his complex. The investigation is continuing. At 4:26 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the 200 block of West Primrose. A motorist was traveling east on Colorado and stopped at the intersection of Primrose. A pedestrian was running south on Primrose and crossed the intersection at Colorado while outside the crosswalk. Neither the pedestrian nor the vehicle saw one another and both entered the intersection at the same time. The pedestrian was struck by the vehicle and suffered an abrasion to one of his arms. He was transported to a local hospital. The investigation is continuing. At 5 p.m., a motorist collided into two parked vehicles in the 200 block of East Cypress. When officers arrived, the vehicle was in the middle of the intersection of Cypress and Sherman and the driver was located outside the vehicle on the ground, face down. He admitted to driving the vehicle. Numerous beer bottles were seen inside the vehicle. The driver was taken to a hospital for treatment. Dec. 31
Jan. 2 At 10:15 a.m., a business owner in the 2600 block of South Myrtle called to report that sometime during the night the rear door to the
Officers responded at about 6:37 p.m. to a man passed out behind the wheel of a running car in the 00 block of Kersting Court. Following an interview and field testing,
the man was found to be intoxicated and impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested and transported to the Pasadena Jail. The case was sent to the DA’s office. Jan. 1 At about 4:43 p.m., a person came into the Sierra Madre Police Department lobby to report that his vehicle had been broken into. The victim stated that he parked his car in the 1200 block of Via Granate at about 3 p.m. and returned at about 3:30 p.m. to find that an unknown suspect(s) shattered the rear driver side window and removed a hang bag from the floorboard containing items inside. A set of golf clubs, sunglasses, and other small items were also removed from inside the vehicle. The case was referred to detectives. Jan. 3 Officers responded to the 400 block of Canon Drive to speak with a female that reported that she was in an argument with her boyfriend that became physical. Following an interview of both parties, the boyfriend was arrested for domestic violence and transported to the Pasadena Jail. The case was referred to the DA’s office. Jan. 4 A resident came into the lobby at about 2:30 p.m., to report that he had been scammed out of $1100. The resident posted on petfinder.com seeking a job and was contacted by a woman who was looking for him to run errands as well as pet sit. The woman sent him a fraudulent check, which he did not realize was fraudulent until after he sent money.
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If you’re resolution was to travel more and you envisioned getaways to Europe then now is the time to redefine that goal and visit more places nearby, like Big Sur. – Courtesy photo
We all start the year with goals and plans to make a positive change in our lives but according to the International Business Times, only about 12 percent of those make New Year’s resolutions actually see them through. Americans are so bad at staying committed to their resolutions (only 9 percent succeed according to StatisticBrain) that Jan. 17 is now Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day. However, you needn’t feel like a failure. Seize this day as an opportunity to set more realistic goals. For instructions on how to play, visit http://beaconmedianews.com/print-products/sudoku/
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FRIday - JANUARY 11 Aparna Nancherla at Jones Coffee Roasters, from 8:30-10 p.m. (693 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105). Every month, comedians Rachel Mac and Amy Silverberg treat Pasadena to a month of stellar stand-up comedy and the first comedian to take the stage will be Aparna Nancherla of “Inside Amy Schumer” and “Totally Biased.” Tickets are $5. For more information, visit Eventbrite. com. – PASADENA
Millennial Loteria at Pacific Plate Brewing Co. JAN. 11 from 6 - 9 p.m.
The San Pedro Slim Band at Arcadia Blues Club, from 7-11:30 p.m. (16 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006). San Pedro Slim is a singer, songwriter, and harmonica player who has toured Europe and released various CDs. Tickets are $10. For more information, visit ArcadiaBluesClub.com. - ARCADIA Cheryl Barnes Band at Nano Café, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. (322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). Spend a dynamic evening dancing, dining, drinking and having fun with friends. Admission is free but food and drinks are not. To make reservations, call (626) 325-3334. For more information, visit @TheNanoCafe on Facebook. – SIERRA MADRE
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Millennials may “kill” many industries but game boards continue to survive, just ask Monopoly for Millennials. - Courtesy photo / Instagram, @millennialloteria
Music Generation at Myrtle Tree Café, from 7:3010 p.m. (405 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Hear your favorite ‘80s, ‘90s, and contemporary hits played live. Admission is free and there will be specials on beer and wine all night. For more information, visit @Myrtletreecafe on Facebook. - MONROVIA
Millennial Loteria at Pacific Plate Brewing Co., Jan. 11 from 6-9 p.m. (1999 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Traditional loteria just got a millennial makeover with cards like “La Student Debt” and “La Craft Brew.” Admission is free but food by Acierto and cervezas (Spanish for beer) are not. For more information, visit @PacificPlateBrewing on Facebook. - MONROVIA
Young Dubliners at The Rose – Pasadena, at 9 p.m. (245 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101). The Young Dubliners have built a fervent fan base with their style of playing older songs people love and mixing them with new songs. Tickets range from $24 to $38. For more information, visit WhereMusicMeetsTheSoul.com. - PASADENA
- Calendar by Fabiola Diaz, editorial@beaconmedianews.com
Happy Hour Paint Class at Paint n’ Play Art Studio, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. (418 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Adults can enjoy and evening out and learn how to paint a creative piece of artwork. Tickets are $45 and drinks are included. For more information, visit PaintNPlayArtStudio. com.
Sunday - JANUARY 13 – MONROVIA Second Sunday Concert at the Pasadena Public Library, Jan. 13 at 2:30 p.m. (285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91101). This program, titled “Opera Plus,” will feature Corilo Prochnow, Samantha Aiko Kim, Eric Castro and Mary Lou Basaraba performing a variety of arias including some from “West Side Story,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “South Pacific,” and seven different grand operas. For more information, call Trudi Anderson at (626) 537-1735. – PASADENA
MONday - JANUARY 14 Mickey and Dick Flacks at Vroman’s Bookstore, at 7 p.m. (695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101). The Flacks’ story, chronicled in their book “Making History Making Blintzes,” is a valuable first-hand account of how progressive American activism has evolved over the last 100 years and they will be on hand to discuss the book and sign copies. The event is free but those wishing to get books signed must purchase at least one copy of the author’s most recent title from Vroman’s. For more information, visit VromansBookstore.com. - PASADENA
Burton Zimmer Blues Band at The Mixx, 8 p.m. – midnight (443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101). Burton Zimmer is a true slide guitar player from the Californian blues scene. There is no cover charge for this event. For more information, visit TheMixxPasadena.com. - PASADENA
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Trivia Night at Mt. Lowe Brewing Co., Jan. 16 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. (150 E. Saint Joseph St., Arcadia, CA 91006). Gather your friends and spend an evening drinking and challenging your brain. Admission is free but drinks and food are not. For more information, visit MtLoweBrewing. com. – ARCADIA
Songwriter Serenade at Matt Denny’s Ale House, from 7-9:30 p.m. (145 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006). Alias Means, 2Ton Bridge, and Christopher Lockett will perform their original music. Admission is free but food and drinks are not. For more information, visit JCHyke.com. – ARCADIA
Rudy Moreno at The Ice House, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. (24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106). Rudy Moreno is well-known and well-respected in the comedy community. General admission is $15 and VIP is $22. For more information, visit IceHouseComedy.com. - PASADENA
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thursday - JANUARY 17 “She Kills Monsters” at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, at 7:30 p.m. (87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). Tells the story of Agnes Evans, a young woman grieving for her deceased sister, who recruits a Dungeons and Dragons “dungeon master” to help her understand her sister. Online tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. At the door tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for adults and seniors. Visit sgv. csarts.net. – SIERRA MADRE Taste of Spain at Vendome Arcadia, from 5:309:30 p.m. (103 E. Santa Clara St., Arcadia, CA 91006). Sip and savor wines from Spain. Tickets are $15. Visit VendomeArcadia.com. – ARCADIA DTH Punk Covers at Old Towne Pub, from 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. (66 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103). Get Out will release their new album of Down the Hatch’s punk rock covers. There will be a $10 cover charge for this 21-and-older event, visit @ oldtownepubmusic on Facebook. - PASADENA
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Pasadena Playhouse Takes on Ambitious New Production
Global Game Jam encourages people to collaborate to design and develop a new game. – Courtesy photo / Facebook, @GlobalGameJam
Calling All Game Developers to Mt. Sierra College in Monrovia Mt. Sierra College is hosting a Global Game Jam event on their Monrovia campus from Jan. 25 through Jan. 27. Global Game Jam is the world's largest game jam event (game creation) taking place around the world at physical locations. Think of it as a hackathon focused on game development. The weekend stirs a global creative buzz in games, while at the same time exploring the process of development, be it programming, iterative design, narrative exploration or artistic expression. It is all condensed into a 48-hour
development cycle. The Jam encourages people with all kinds of backgrounds to participate and contribute to this global spread of game development and creativity. Everyone gathers on Friday late afternoon, watches a short video keynote with advice from leading game developers, and then a secret theme is announced. All sites worldwide are then challenged to make games based on that same theme, with games to be completed by Sunday afternoon. The Jam is known for helping foster new friendships, increase
confidence and opportunities within the community. People are invited to explore new technology tools, trying on new roles in development and testing their skills to do something that requires them to design, develop, create, test and make a new game in the time span of 48 hours. To enroll, visit globalgamejam.org/2019/jamsites/mt-sierra-college. Mt. Sierra College is located at 800 Royal Oaks Drive, suite 101, in Monrovia. For more information on Global Game Jam, visit GlobalGameJam. org.
The Pasadena Playhouse will transform the historic theater with an all new version of “Ragtime: The Musical” as it returns to Los Angeles more than two decades after its premiere at the Shubert Theatre. With 21 actors and a 16-piece orchestra, this is one of the most ambitious productions in the Playhouse’s recent history. Danny Feldman, Pasadena Playhouse producing artistic director said, “We’re thrilled to be producing one of the largest-scale projects in our history. Not only have we assembled a veritable fleet of actors, designers and musicians to bring this musical to life, with visionary director David Lee at the helm, but we are pleased that this production will [employ] over 100 LA-based theatre artists. This local production, created for our theatre, of ‘Ragtime: The Musical’ will be a landmark theatrical event for Los Angeles once again.” Based on the novel “Ragtime” by E. L. Doctorow, “Ragtime: The Musical” is written by Terrence McNally and composed by Stephen
Flaherty with lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. This production is directed by David Lee with choreography by Mark Esposito and musical direction by Darryl Archibald. Tickets for “Ragtime: The Musical” start at $25 and are available at pasa-
denaplayhouse.org, by phone at (626) 356-7529, and at the box office at 39 S. El Molino Ave. in Pasadena. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com under Arts & Entertainment
Caltech Chamber Music Hosts 5 Concerts This Winter Caltech Chamber Music, directed by Maia Jasper White, will kick-off its Winter Concert Series on Friday, Jan. 25. All concerts will take place in in Dabney Lounge on the Caltech campus. The Winter Concert Series will have performances on Jan. 25, Jan. 26, Jan. 27, Feb. 1 and Feb. 3. The program will include works by Beethoven, Shostakovich, Telemann, Piazzolla, Debussy, Brahms, and lesser-known gems of the repertoire. Admission is free and no tickets are required. Programs will be posted online one week prior to each concert. For more information, call (626) 395-3295 or visit pva.caltech.edu. Where else can you enjoy live performances of Beethoven for free? - Courtesy photo / Facebook, Caltech Performing and Visual Arts
PCO musicians donate their time and talent to provide free concerts in Pasadena. - Courtesy photo / Facebook, @pasadenacommunityorchestra
Pasadena Community Orchestra Hosts First Concert of the Year The Pasadena Community Orchestra (PCO) will perform Mozart’s, Symphony No. 40, J.S. Bach’s G Minor Fugue, Walton’s Spitfire Prelude & Fugue and Liszt’s Les Preludes under the baton of Music Director Beth Pflueger on Jan. 25. Mozart’s iconic Symphony No. 40 is scored in four movements. Written in 1788, its passionate tone makes it an emotionally intense work. It opens with a steady pulse in
the violas and then moves into a melody in the violins. The second movement is a slower. The third movement is a powerful minuet that becomes more complex and contrapuntal as it progresses. The concluding allegro assai resolves the piece with a clever series of developments based on the opening theme and returning to the opening G minor key. The concert will take place at First Church of the
Nazarene, 3700 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. in Pasadena on Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. The venue offers ample free parkin. There is no cost to attend but donations are always welcome For more information, call (626) 445-6708, email publicity@pcomusic.org, or visit pcomusic.org. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com under Arts & Entertainment
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The Frostig Center Hosts Benefit for Children With Learning Differences The Frostig Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children with learning differences, will hold its benefit dinner on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Altadena Town & Country Club. Guests will enjoy an evening of dining and entertainment and have opportunities to bid on a tempting array of vacations, artwork, jewelry and special events. NBC4 Southern California Weathercaster Fritz Coleman will be the master of ceremonies. Proceeds from the event will support Frostig School, which enrolls 130 students in grades 1-12 who have learning challenges. The silent and live auctions will have something for everyone. Art lovers, for instance, may bid on work by Frank Gehry, Kenton Nelson and David Trulli, while music fans will have the chance to take home a copy of The Beatles’ White Album signed by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr
(Left to Right) Volunteer Heather Fung, Frostig Trustee Nancy Hogg, Frostig Executive Director Dean Conklin, and Trustees Phyllis Kochavi and Linda Moore. – Courtesy photo / The Frosig Center
and a guitar autographed by members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. “The Frostig benefit dinner is always a fun and uplifting evening,” Executive Director Dean Conklin said. “It gives the community a moment to celebrate and support students who work hard every day to overcome their learning challenges.” Frostig School enrolls boys and girls in grades 1-12 who have learning differences such as dyslexia, auditory processing disorders, ADHD, and high functioning autism. Frostig School draws students from throughout the greater Los Angeles area with its strong academic curriculum, robust arts program, and on-site clinical services. The benefit begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Altadena Town & Country Club, 2290 Country Club Drive in Altadena. Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased by calling The Frostig Center at (626) 791-1255.
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storage for athletic equipment. Construction upgrades were also made to the pool area. New air conditioning systems were installed and electrical systems were upgraded. The only complaint a few visitors noticed was that the overall lighting is limited in the gym. The next phase of renovations for PHS includes landscaping around the gymna-
sium as well as the rest of the campus and modernization of the small gym. “The gymnasium is a symbol of our proud Bulldog athletic tradition and our promising future, and we are grateful to the community for their support of our student athletes,” said PHS Principal Robert Hernandez. PHS serves more than 1,700 students in grades nine-12 and currently fields sports teams in basketball, football, volleyball, cross
country, water polo, tennis, cheer, soccer, baseball, softball, golf, swimming, and track and field. The $18,949,326 million project was funded by Measure TT, the $350 million school bond initiative approved by area voters in 2008. For more information about Measure TT, visit measurett.org. The project was designed by Flewelling & Moody with the Nazerian Group as the general contractor.
The new gymnasium floor at Pasadena High School – Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
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Pasadena’s State of the City Address Slated for Jan. 17 Mayor Tornek’s State of the City Address Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek will present his annual State of the City Address on Thursday, Jan. 17 at Pasadena High School’s (PHS) newly renovated gymnasium, 2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. PHS students will be in attendance to welcome attendees to their school. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The program will take place from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Mayor
Tornek will provide financial information about the city, as well as several other important updates. On-site parking, including accessible parking and additional on-street parking will be available. Spanish language translation and closed captioning services will be provided. Light refreshments will also be served following the Mayor’s Address. Pasadena Media (PasadenaMedia.
org) will record the event for broadcast on KPAS, the City’s government cable access television channel, seen locally on Charter Spectrum, channel 3 and AT&T U-Verse, channel 99, and will also be posted on the City’s website at CityofPasadena.net. For more information, contact Rhonda Stone, (626) 744-7147, rhondastone@cityofpasadena. net or Araceli Mellem, (626) 744-7210, amellem@cityofpasadena.net..
Volunteers Needed for Pasadena Homeless Count On Jan. 22 The process of recruiting volunteers for Pasadena’s 2019 Homeless Count has begun. The count will be conducted on the evening of Jan. 22 and the early morning of Jan. 23. Training will be provided, and the entire time commitment is roughly six hours. Data collected during the homeless count informs the planning of homeless services in our community. For more information, please visit; https://pasadenapartnership.org/ If you have questions about the count, please contact Sofia Herrera with Office for Urban Initiatives at 626-304-3753 or via email at sofiaherrera@urban-initiatives.org.
Accurate counts help deploy resources for those experiencing homelessness. - Courtesy photo / Facebook, @lahsa.org
Mayor Tornek will expand on what the city’s future holds and what we have learned from the past. - Photo by Terry Miller
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ship with the U.S. Geological Survey. Years in the planning stages, Caltech officials were delighted to announce last October the beginning of the new technology. ShakeAlert, an innovative technology designed to alert people about a significant earthquake before shaking arrives, was developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, UC Berkeley, California Institute of Technology, University of Washington and University of Oregon in partnership with the California
Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Even with just a few seconds of warning, trains can be slowed or stopped, a surgery can be paused, and a person can brace themselves or quickly take shelter. Since 2014, Representative Adam Schiff and his colleagues in Congress have been working to provide the sustained funding needed to build out ShakeAlert and get it up and running. They have secured over $45 million dollars for the system so far, with more expected this year. For the past few years, researchers and emergency
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Arcadia Educational Foundation to Announce Mini-Grant Winners The 2018-19 Arcadia Educational Foundation (AEF) mini-grant winners will be announced by Jan. 15. During December’s year-end drive, AEF received nearly $9,000 in donations. All contributions collected will now go to preserving educational programs, enhance students’ learning experiences, and bridge the funding gap created by low state funding of public schools (California state funding for public schools is 44th in the nation). For more information on AEF and how you can support their endeavors, visit ArcadiaEdFoundation.org. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com under Education
Through their efforts AEF can provide Arcadia students with unique opportunities like allowing students to learn about space through virtual reality. – Courtesy photo / Twitter, @mrstmai
President Trump addressing a joint session of Congress on Feb. 28, 2017. – Courtesy photo
Government Shutdown Affects Monrovia Unified Families In her latest message to the Monrovia Unified School District (MUSD) community, Superintendent Katherine Thorossian acknowledged that some families within MUSD are being directly affected by the partial government shutdown, now the secondlongest in U.S. history, which began on Dec. 22. In her message, Dr. Thorossian assured
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Out With the Old, in With the Sew Not your grandma’s sewing school
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n an era of massproduced clothing, limitless fashion stores and a dry cleaner around every corner, sewing has more or less become a relic of the past. However, while they maintain everyone should be taught to sew on a button, Pollard’s Sew Creative in Arcadia has found new ways to make the skill applicable in 2019. “I didn’t necessarily get into this because of a
passion for sewing,” said Jenny Nobile, who runs Pollard’s Sew Creative, a shop launched by her parents more than 20 years ago in Glendora. Nobile’s career, in fact, seem to run in the opposite direction— instead of preserving crafts of yesteryear, Nobile led the edtech department as a professor at University of La Verne. Ironically, it was sewing technology that lured her back to the family business. “I came back because of the technology emerging; the design and creative side of sewing,” explained Nobile. Like embroidery
Established by her parents, Pollard’s Sew Creative is now run by former tech professor Jenny Nobile. - Photo by Emily G. Peters / Beacon Media News
software, for example. “What's cool about it now is the latest machines have Wi-Fi, have the cloud. We teach you how
to create and design on our laptops and then spit the actual design out via the machine,” said Nobile. The ease of it is attractive
to all ages, too. “What's neat is the fact that sewing with this technology is not just for younger people; if someone struggled, we have basic computer classes to show women and men how to be more tech savvy. It’s making sewing easier— there are even apps that exist to tell you when the thread is low,” said Nobile. So while the shop offers sewing supplies, machines and even repairs, that teaching element reigns supreme. “Today in sewing there are no real rules,” said Nobile. “The creative form
and freedom is there. It’s not your grandma’s sewing anymore.” Pollard’s Sew Creative’s Arcadia store is located at 27 S. First Ave. For more information, contact the Pollard Sew Creative team at pollardsewcreative. com | (626) 795-9907 and follow along Facebook @ pollardsewcreative. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com under Business
How BroadbandNow is Changing the Way Consumers Shop for Internet Access Their research highlights limited ISP choices in Pasadena alex CORDERO corderoalex82@yahoo.com
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re you frustrated with the limited choices of internet providers in your area? What if there was a place where you could easily collect all the information you need to make a smart choice on what internet provider to sign up for? Well now there is. BroadbandNow is a website that gives consumers the tools to compare prices and
find internet service providers (ISP) in their area. Or as they like to describe it, “it’s like Kayak for Internet service.” The organization also focuses on bringing awareness to internet access issues in the U.S. They recently performed research in Pasadena pertaining to internet providers available in the city and these are just a few things their research found: - There are 26 internet providers in Pasadena with seven of those offering resi-
dential service. - Residential fiber service is available to only 5 percent of people living in Pasadena. - Approximately 100 percent of Pasadena residents are serviced by multiple wired providers. According to BroadbandNow the City of Roses is covered by two main internet providers: Charter Spectrum and AT&T. However, there are four other wired providers that cover certain areas of the city. As more and more large corporations merge
together the end result of these business deals leave the consumer with a limited choice of internet access with high fees and slow service. BroadbandNow focuses on increasing internet coverage and provide tools to make it easy for consumers to have access to the internet free of marketing and bias. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com under Business
As internet connectivity becomes a must, we must ask how a limited number of providers affect our experiences online and what we pay for that access. – Courtesy photo / Shaunleeyh (CC BY-SA 3.0)
SCE Makes Buying an Electric Car More Affordable Rebate is in addition to federal tax credit Drivers who make the switch to driving green in the new year will have more electric vehicle (EV) choices than ever. On top of more vehicle choices with longer driving ranges, driving an EV is about to become even more affordable. Southern California Edison is now offering a $1,000 rebate to customers who purchase or lease a new or used all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle on or after Jan. 1, 2019. The rebate is offered through SCE’s Clean Fuel Reward program. Unlike most rebate programs, second and third EV owners can apply for a rebate. Customers who purchased an EV before
Jan. 1, 2019 are eligible for a $450 rebate. These rebates are in addition to the federal EV tax credit and any applicable California clean vehicle rebates. “When drivers make the switch to an EV, not only do they contribute to cleaning the air we breathe, they also help us affect climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” said Katie Sloan, SCE’s director of eMobility. “Transportation accounts for nearly half of California’s GHG emissions and more than 80 percent of its air pollution. “Each mile driven using electricity from the grid helps reduce tailpipe emissions. Plus, EV owners also save
money on maintenance and lower fuel costs. Fueling an EV is equivalent to paying less than $2 per gallon of gasoline.” To encourage SCE customers to take advantage of EVs, the company has also
launched the Charge Ready Home Installation Rebate Program. The program helps residential customers offset the cost of installing infrastructure that can lower average charging times to 5 1/2 hours or less depending
on the car make and model. The faster charging, or Level 2 charging, consists of a professionally installed charger connected to a 240-volt AC outlet, the kind commonly used by washers and dryers. SCE also has different rate
options to help customers save money. These plans may include special rates offering lower costs for charging off-peak or at night. The EV Rate Assistant tool can help customers determine a rate that is best for them.
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s the boat glided across Lake Constance, a seventh-century castle appeared through the morning mist, her fortified walls jetting from the side of an ancient cliff. Below the fortress a village of halftimber structures and fertile vineyards climbed a hillside, exposing a colorful medieval town. This is how sailors saw Meersburg centuries ago. This is how I discovered the tiny German village last spring. My getaway began by climbing a flight of ancient stairs to the upper part of the city, known as Oberstadt. Here I found a pedestrianonly town of meandering cobblestone streets and colorful buildings hidden above the lake. My first stop was Hotel 3 Stuben (3stuben.de) a historic, half-timbered house located on the edge of old town, near the oldest inhabited castle in Germany ("Old Castle") as well as
Set on a cliff above Lake Constance, Meersburg, Germany is a charming medieval village of castles, vineyards, museums and pubs. - Photo by Greg Aragon / Beacon Media News
the famous Baroque Neues Schloss ("New Castle"). The hotel consists of 28 rooms individually decorated with character and style true to its 16th century roots. And while the décor is whimsically historic, the amenities are all modern and efficient.
At the hotel I checked into a charming top floor room with a pitched ceiling, comfy twin bed, large TV, work station, sofa and chairs, mini bar, bathroom with shower, and big windows looking over the city. With home base taken
care of I went exploring, starting with the Old Castle. Located on a ridge overlooking Lake Constance, Meersburg Castle was built sometime in the seventh century to protect city dwellers from invaders. Today it is both a public
museum and a private residence. To enter the giant fortress, I crossed a draw bridge and was instantly transported back to the Middle Ages, where I encountered medieval living areas; knight’s armor and
weaponry such as lances, swords and battle axes; and a creepy castle dungeon, in which prisoners were lowered to their doom. The torture chamber in the deep castle dungeon offers insight into medieval justice. Guests visiting the castle can see more than 35 furnished rooms, including the “dirnitz” or great hall, the castle kitchen, and the well chamber. There is also a bathhouse and bakery. The castle tour also includes the rooms in which famous German poet, Annette von DrosteHülshoff, lived when she visited Lake Constance until her death in May 1848. The castle café with its magnificent panoramic terrace and the romantically situated castle tavern by the Marienbrunnen fountain offer great views of Lake Constance. From the castle, I strolled past pubs, gift shops, eateries and museums. One of the most interesting museums is dedicated to wine and features oldschool wine making tools, such as a mammoth wooden grape crusher and wine barrel.
Healthy Snacks to Help You Keep Your Resolutions The beginning of a new year marks the annual pledge many of us make for healthier eating habits after the long gluttonous run from Halloween thru New Year’s Day. With the heft of the holidays weighing in both body and mind comes the desire for clean, simple, lighter eating. Cue popcorn. Popcorn is a simple yet satisfying whole grain. Popcorn is naturally low in fat and calories, which makes it a great choice. The fiber in popcorn makes you
feel fuller longer, which helps curb hunger. Health and wellnessminded consumers today look for added nutrients to boost the system. Why eat only whole grains when you can sprinkle on protein and antioxidants? Powders, herbs, ground roots, seeds, and spices like turmeric, matcha, maca, and chia can make your snacks more nutrient rich. And while there’s no substitute for a balanced diet, pairing these on-trend
ingredients with whole grain popcorn is a natural. MACA ALMOND POPCORN BARS Servings: 16 bars Ingredients - 8 cups unsalted, unbuttered popped popcorn. - 3/4 cup sliced almonds. - 1/2 cup flaked oats. - 1/3 cup almond butter. - 1/3 cup brown rice syrup. - 3 tablespoons honey. - 1/2 teaspoon salt. - 2 teaspoon maca root powder.
Directions - Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Place popcorn in large mixing bowl. - Spread almonds and oats on baking sheet; bake for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned and toasted. Let cool completely; add to bowl with popcorn. - Set saucepan over medium heat, combine almond butter, brown rice syrup, honey and salt. Stir in maca root powder until
smooth and dissolved. - In large mixing bowl, pour almond butter mixture over popcorn mixture; toss gently to coat evenly. Transfer to prepared baking pan, patting down and spreading to edges. Let cool until firm. - Cut into bars. (Recipe from the Popcorn Board) You’ll love the taste of these chewy popcorn bars. – Courtesy photo / Popcorn Board
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Arcadia City Notices NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber, 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, the Arcadia City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive input from the public regarding community development and housing needs in order to determine what Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs the City of Arcadia should undertake for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. For Fiscal Year 2019-2020, the City of Arcadia will receive approximately $307,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Any activities undertaken with CDBG funds must benefit low- and moderate-income residents, aid in the prevention/ elimination of blight or substandard housing, or improve disabled accessibility. A maximum of 15% of the CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 may be used for public services such as senior citizen assistance or meals programs. The remainder must be used for programs related to community enhancements for low- and moderate-income residents; i.e., housing rehabilitation programs, neighborhood development programs, or retrofitting of facilities to comply with federal disabled accessibility (ADA) requirements. At said time and place an opportunity will be afforded to all those interested and the public in general to be heard. All persons are hereby advised that should any person desire to legally challenge any action taken by the Arcadia City Council with respect to the above matters and this public hearing, such person may be limited to raising only those issues and objections raised by such person or other persons at or prior to the time of the public hearing. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) persons with a disability who require a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the Arcadia City Clerk’s Office at (626) 574-5455. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting. All persons are invited to appear and provide testimony at the public hearing. In addition, all persons are invited to provide written and other evidence at or prior to the public hearing. You may view the Arcadia City Council agenda and the documents on the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Further information regarding the use of CDBG funds is available at the Arcadia Development Services Department located at 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California. If you have questions, please contact the Development Services Department at (626) 5745415 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on alternate Fridays. Arcadia City Hall will be closed on Friday, January 5, 2018. City of Arcadia – Development Services Department Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Publish Dates: December 27, 2018, January 3, 2019, and January 10, 2019 ARCADIA WEEKLY
Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LISA L. QI aka LISA QI Case No. 19STPB00019
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LISA L. QI aka LISA QI A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Chuan Jiang in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Chuan Jiang 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 rep-resentative 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 Feb. 1, 2019 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St.,
Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-ing 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 California 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: CATHERINE KEN ESQ SBN 186470 LAW OFFICES OF CATHERINE KEN APC 805 W DUARTE RD
STE 104 ARCADIA CA 91007 CN956759 QI Jan 10,14,17, 2019 MONROVIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LINDA KARYN MEYER Case No. 18STPB11702
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LINDA KARYN MEYER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Charise Lynn Strobel in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGE-LES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Charise Lynn Strobel be appointed as personal representative to admin-ister the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Admin-istration 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 Feb. 13, 2019 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in sec-tion 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 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: FREDERICK E CHOL ESQ SBN 026689 550 E UNION ST PASADENA CA 91101 CN956751 MEYER Jan 10,14,17, 2019 ARCADIA WEEKLY
Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Tuesday January 29, 2019 Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located at: StorAmerica – Arcadia 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA 91006 1:30 pm Purcell, John E. Dawson, Andrea Lopez, Megan E. Jackson, Monique D. Gutierrez, Samuel Brown, Stephen Dominguez, Al All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 10th, of January and 17th, of January 2019 by StorAmerica – Arcadia, 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA. 91006 (626) 303-3000 1/10, 1/17/19 CNS-3210113# ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Tuesday January 29, 2019 personal property including but not limited
to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located At: StorAmerica – Duarte 2250 Central Ave Duarte CA 91010 12:00 pm Neiman, Eric L. Sauls, Calvin Gibson, Danielle A. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 10th, of January and 17th, of January 2019 by StorAmerica, 2250 Central Ave Duarte, Ca. 91010 office (626) 930-0036 Fax (626) 930-1396 1/10, 1/17/19 CNS-3210242# ARCADIA WEEKLY
Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA18-826397-RY Order No.: 180205495-CAVOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/1/2006. 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. 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 remaining 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 ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): SUSANA TAN AND EDDY TAN, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 8/8/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1756439 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 2/14/2019 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $812,293.32 The purported property address is: 2200 CIELO PLACE, ARCADIA, CA 91006 Assessor's Parcel No.: 5765-032-002 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-18-826397-RY. 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 sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary'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. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-6457711 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-18-826397-RY IDSPub #0148521 12/27/2018 1/3/2019 1/10/2019 ARCADIA WEEKLY
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APN: 8573-030-002 TS No: CA0100031118 TO No: 95312117 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED August 31, 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 January 24, 2019 at 10:00 AM, behind the fountain located in the Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766, TSG FINANCIAL CORP., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as original Trustee, Special Default Services, Inc., as Agent for the Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on April 5, 2018 as Instrument No. 20180329844 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by CORY C. BRENDEL, ADMINISTRATOR, ESTATE OF JACOB J. KEOSABABIAN, DECEASED, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OR TRUSTEE OF THE TRUST, AND AS APPLICABLE PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA PROBATE CODE 7000, ET SEQ., WHEREBY TITLE TO A DECEDENT`S PROPERTY PASSES ON THE DECEDENT`S DEATH TO THE PERSON TO WHOM IT IS DEVISED IN THE DECEDENT`S LAST WILL OR, IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH A DEVISE, TO THE DECEDENT`S HEIRS AS PRESCRIBED IN THE LAWS GOVERNING INTESTATE SUCCESSION , as Trustor(s), in favor of TSG FINANCIAL CORP., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, D/B/A THE SUBURBAN GROUP as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST 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: 11153 DAINES DRIVE, ARCADIA, CA 91006. 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 without covenant or warranty, express 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $16,687.28 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on 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 California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. 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 In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Special Default Services, Inc. or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA01000311-18. 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. Date: December 21, 2018 TSG FINANCIAL CORP., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as original Trustee, Special Default Services, Inc., as Agent for the Trustee. TS No. CA01000311-
18 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 (949) 225-5945 TDD: 866-660-4288 Lisa Welch, Trustee Sales Officer SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 SPECIAL DEFAULT SERVICES, INC. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ISL Number 54262, Pub Dates: 12/27/2018, 01/03/2019, 01/10/2019, ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 18-20574-SP-CA Title No. 180307948-CAVOI A.P.N. 8509-014-016 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/31/2006. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier's check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on 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; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an "as is" condition, 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 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. Trustor: Salvador Nelson Pineda, a married man as his sole and separate property and Christian Antonio Pineda, a single man as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 09/11/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2013818 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 01/23/2019 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $558,205.41 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2011 Fairgreen Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp. com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 18-20574-SP-CA. 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. Date: 12/21/2018 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp. com Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4679807 01/03/2019, 01/10/2019, 01/17/2019 MONROVIA WEEKLY
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Reader Questions Pasadena Mayor’s Statements Dear Editor, Why does the mayor continue to talk about how good [sic] Pasadena residents and visitors will have a better quality of life with what his committee of one did without explanation of [sic] scaring voters into a sales tax increase? Let’s see where the money is spent during the first audit if anyone can follow the numbers? - Richard L.
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Reader Suggests a Solution to Avoid Door-to-Door Solicitors Dear Editor, I’d like to suggest a way to avoid physical brawls (and their costly legal consequences) between aggressive door-to-door salespersons and annoyed home dwellers, such as the one described in your Jan. 3 article, “PPOA Supports Pasadena Officer Accused of Racial Bias.”
Simply place a prominent sign on the front door which says: “Solicitors, please do not disturb. We are not interested in buying anything. Thank you.” The same can be done to discourage proselytizers: “We are happy with our own religion, and do not wish to change it. Please respect our wishes.” I doubt that even the most audacious salesperson or hell-bent missionary (pun intended), would ignore such a polite request.
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am so excited! This year – 2019 – is set to be a record year for job searching. If I could knock on the door of every reader to personally deliver this message, I would. This message deserves to be yelled from rooftops everywhere. If you have ever thought of looking for a new job, now is the time to do it. Right now. Not in six months. Not next year. Now. Andrew Chamberlain, the chief economist from Glassdoor summed it up best when he shared that, “this is the best job market we have seen in an entire generation.” This is the time to negotiate for more money. It’s the time to ask for better benefits. And, it’s the time to wait to find a job that fits your life. I could not agree more! We haven’t seen a job market like this since before I graduated from
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college. For years, the market has been dicey. But now, the unemployment rate is incredibly low, and there’s a shortage for skills in cities across the country. When the market first turned in favor of the job seeker, it was hard to feel the benefits. Hiring managers were still being overly specific in job postings. They were still highly critical of candidates. But, it seems this trend is changing. Hiring managers have had unfilled job postings open for months. They’ve been burned by candidates who “ghost” them by not showing up to work on the first day. They’re starting to wake up to the reality that the job seeker is in the driver’s seat once again. But, don’t delay. Don’t take this moment for granted. There is a reasonable chance that a recession could be around the next corner. Any economic slowdown will certainly change the dynamics of today’s great job market.
Chamberlain predicts that the odds of a recession are 15 percent in 2019, and 35 percent in 2020. And, this prediction makes sense. Big companies are already starting to feel the economic slowdown. For example, FedEx announced in December that they will offer an employee buyout program. Eligible employees will receive four weeks of pay for every year of service, up to two-years of pay. This move is expected to save the Memphis-based logistics company over $200 million in 2020. If you’re as excited as I am, don’t wait. Start by revising your resume today. Then, update your LinkedIn profile and begin monitoring the site (and Indeed. com and Glassdoor) for the latest jobs – daily. Research your current market value. If you’ve been stuck in one company for years, you may be surprised to know that your value has gone up quite a bit since the last time that you looked. And, luckily, fewer companies are asking your current salary. Instead, they’re asking how much you want to make in the future. Take advantage of the special moment in time, and create a new future for yourself.
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Pasadena Takes Bite Out of Burbank to Remain Pacific League’s Top Dog
The Arcadia Apaches will have to dig deep to get themselves back in striking distance for the Pacific League title. – Courtesy photo / Facebook, @ArcadiaUnified
Arcadia Spiraling Out of Contention for Pacific League Crown Arcadia boys’ soccer has certainly seen better days as its chances to capture the Pacific League title this season appear even bleaker after the team’s latest 2-1 loss to Burroughs on Tuesday. Outside of their 5-0 blowout over La Salle in the season opener, the Apaches (2-6-1) have struggled mightily to put together a winning effort on the pitch. This is a far cry from last year when Arcadia was in conten-
tion for the Pacific League title but ended up finishing in third with an 8-5-1 record. Since that season opening win, the Apaches went on to drop six of their next eight games. Five of those six losses were against league opponents while the reaming one was a 3-1 defeat to Temple City in a nonleague bout on Dec. 18. Arcadia did manage to salvage a 2-2 draw with Muir on Dec. 11 and a 2-0 win
over Hoover on Friday, which was a team the Apaches had already lost to once, earlier this season. With Burroughs sitting atop the league table at 5-0-2, Arcadia’s chances at staging a comeback are looking quite grim. However, there are still seven games left on the schedule and the Apaches will seek to dig themselves out of this hole starting with a home match against Crescenta Valley on Friday at 3:30 p.m.
The expectation of living up to last season’s major success continues to be a daunting task for Pasadena boys’ basketball. However, the Bulldogs are taking it one step at time as their latest 81-56 win over Burbank on Tuesday keeps them undefeated in league play at 7-0. Having lost in the CIF-SS Championship game last year, Pasadena is back this season looking to finally get the job done. Despite losing several key starters to graduation and a record that does not fully reflect the talent on their squad, the Bulldogs are still a force to be reckoned with as shown in their recent play. Burbank is having a solid season in its own right as it sported a 12-6 overall record going into Tuesday’s contest. While the Burbank Bulldogs did have their moments, it was the Bulldogs of Pasadena that proved to be too explosive.
Pasadena’s athleticism and speedy transition game led them to an 81-56 win over Burbank on Tuesday. – Photo by Aaron Valdez / Beacon Media News
Pasadena had already built up a double-digit lead at half and quickly blew the game open in the third with an array of fast-break points that ended in easy layups or thunderous dunks. On the defensive end, the team’s length also posed a big problem for Burbank, which forced them to settle for low-percentage outside
jumpers. Along with starting a new winning streak, this victory further cements Pasadena’s first-place status in the Pacific League standings. The team with the next-best record is crosstown rivals Muir at 4-2, who happens to be the Bulldogs’ next opponent on Saturday at 7 p.m.
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David Johnson scored the first goal for Monrovia in its 3-0 league win over San Marino on Tuesday. – Photo by Aaron Valdez / Beacon Media News
Monrovia Overcomes Sluggish Start to Trounce San Marino Aaron VALDEZ sports@beaconmedianews.com
In a highly competitive Rio Hondo League, the Monrovia boys’ soccer team can’t afford to slip up not even one game. Fortunately for the Wildcats, they were able to get the job done on Tuesday after an erratic first half in their 3-0 road win over San Marino. In a season full of ups and downs that has the team sitting on a middling 6-6-3 record, the time has come for the Wildcats to find a reliable winning formula for Rio Hondo League action. Coming off a 1-1 draw with La Cañada in its first league match on Saturday, Monrovia earned its first victory as it defeated a scrappy San Marino side. Despite San Marino having never been a historically strong team in the Rio Hondo League, Monrovia
Head Coach Andrew Barajas said this was still a must-win. “I think we could’ve played a little better,” Barajas said. “Our players went in thinking that it was going to be a walk in the park … But we got the win so that’s the most important thing out of it all.” The importance of this win stems from the fact that four teams are all in contention for the league title this season, including Temple City (2-0), La Cañada (1-0-1), South Pasadena (1-1) and of course Monrovia (1-0-1). The victories over the bottom dwellers of the league will pay many dividends during the final stretch. In the first half on Tuesday, the Wildcats had a shaky start as each side struggled to find its rhythm, much less the back of the net. However, Monrovia took control of the game in the second half by using their physicality in the middle and
on defense. Monrovia’s Gordon Sheppard displayed great leadership in the midfield by heavily disrupting San Marino’s offense and by being the decisive link between the defense and offense. He was even rewarded with a goal to put Monrovia up 2-0 late in the second half. While the Wildcats did walk away with the 3-0 shutout, Barajas said he is still concerned about his team’s consistency issues. “For some reason, when we play against stronger teams, I believe we are at where I want us to be. But when we play against teams where we underestimate them, we start playing at a lower level than what we should be playing at,” Barajas said. Monrovia will continue their road swing when it takes on Blair (0-2) on Friday at 3 p.m.
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