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Pasadena Student Speaks Up About Challenges Finding Affordable Housing During MLK Prayer Vigil alex CORDERO corderoalex82@yahoo.com
Communities in Pasadena are coming together to raise awareness, provide resources and share personal stories about facing difficult situations due to not finding an affordable place to live. The Greater Pasadena Affordable Housing Group sponsored a Martin Luther King Jr. prayer vigil for affordable housing on the MLK holiday. A young individual by the name of Mercedes (aka Mercy Young) took this opportunity to share her personal story about her experience with finding affordable housing, which has become a common topic among young adults in the City of Pasadena. “I am one of three family members left, out of four generations of African-Americans that lived, worked and went to school right here in this community” Mercy said. She shared that the reason why there are only a few family members left is because they could not afford to live in Pasadena. Her great-grandfather came to live in California back in the mid-1950s and signed a deed to purchase property in Altadena that read “No Negroes Allowed.” It was common to deal SEE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PAGE 4
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LA teachers are off the picket line, but Pasadena teachers may be next John ORONA john.orona@gmail.com
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fter seven days of striking and some all-night negotiations, more than 800,000 students and 25,000 teachers will return to class this week. But as the dust clears in the battle between Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA), the stage is set for a larger education struggle across the nation and in
Pasadena. This week UTLA won a six percent pay raise, a fourstudent decrease in class size by 2021, 300 more nurse positions, more than 80 library teacher positions, 17 more counselor positions this year, a commitment to reduce testing by 50 percent and a future board vote on whether to cap charter school expansion. According to LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner, the tentative agreement will, “strengthen the voice of SEE TEACHER STRIKE PAGE 9
In recent years the beleaguered PUSD has faced numerous fiscal challenges and the end result is always the same, the students suffer. - File photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
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The public is invited to the Grand Reopening of Robinson Park Recreation Center (RPRC), 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave., on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will begin with a ceremonial ribbon cutting and will continue with tours of the new, state-of-the-art facility, free demonstration classes, and light refreshments. “We are excited to return high-quality recreation programming for all ages and abilities to Robinson Park Recreation Center. Recreation programming improves neighborhood quality of life and well-being, strengthens public safety and brings people together. We look forward to welcoming the community back to the
Center and to our programming,” states Department of Human Services and Recreation Director Brenda Harvey-Williams. Seasonal activities planned for the RPRC include arts and crafts, dance, adult fitness classes, yoga, summer day camp, aquatics, and youth enrichment classes such as guitar and drawing, and much more. For more information on current programming or to register, visit cityofpasadena.net/ humanservices. The Robinson Park Recreation Center Renovation Project began construction in May 2017 and included the demolition and reconstruction of the Recreation Center’s approximately 9,000-square-foot
The open house of the facility will featured guided tours, free class demos, arts and crafts, and a free hot dog while supplies last. - Courtesy rendering / Facebook, @PasadenaHSR
multipurpose room, administrative offices, kitchen, open courtyard, restrooms, and conference room as
well as an approximately 4,900-square-foot addition of fitness and dance rooms, storage, and common areas.
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House Fire Claims Life of Sierra Madre Resident On Jan. 17, 2019, at 9:02 a.m., the Sierra Madre Fire Department, with Engine 66 from Los Angeles County Fire Department, was dispatched to the 300 block of N. Lima Ave. on a reported structure fire. Sierra Madre Fire Engine 41 arrived on scene and reported heavy smoke coming from the rear of the structure and requested a full structure response from Verdugo Dispatch. Engine 41 initiated fire attack on the fire while Arcadia Battalion 105
assumed command of the incident. Sierra Madre Fire Department received additional mutual aid assistance from the cities of Arcadia, Pasadena, and Monrovia. During the course of firefighting operations, it was determined that the occupant of the structure was found deceased near the fire origin. The fire was contained to the rear part of the structure; no other neighboring structures were damaged. No other injuries were reported.
The fire’s cause and origin was investigated by Sierra Madre fire personnel, with assistance from the Arcadia Fire Department Arson Unit. The fire was determined to be accidental. Sierra Madre Police Department, with assistance from Los Angeles County Sheriff Department, determined that there was no evidence of foul play that lead to the fatality of the occupant. The fatality was determined to be accidental.
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Celebrate Black History Month With The Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association February is Black History Month and everyone is invited to join the festivities being hosted by the Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association. There are many special events planned. The first event coming up is a jazz brunch featuring the Nolan Shaheed Quintet on Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Monrovia Community Center (119 W. Palm Ave.). Tickets are $32. There is also a children's art festival and dinner planned for Feb. 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Monrovia High School (845 W. Colorado Blvd.). Finally the Annual Black History Luncheon is planned for Feb. 23 from 1-3 p.m. at the Monrovia Community Center (119 W. Palm Ave.). The topic
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Arcadia PD Advises Community on New Temporary License Plates You can buy tickets for the annual luncheon now. - Courtesy photo / Facebook, @MonroviaDuarteBAAClub
for this luncheon will be “Black Migration & Urban Realities.” Tickets for this event are $20. Tickets for all of the identified events are available for purchase at Simply
Divine Salon located at 319 W. Huntington Drive in Monrovia. For additional information regarding the scheduled activities, visit the Association on Facebook @ MonroviaDuarteBAA.
You may have noticed a new temporary license plate on vehicles driving in California since the beginning of the year. California dealerships are now required to place a temporary license plate on vehicles sold after Jan. 1, 2019. The new plate will assist law enforcement in identifying vehicles and will assist authorities with toll evasion violations on
our roads. The new plate is valid for 90 days from the date of sale. Per the DMV website, "This new law does not affect private party sales." If a temporary license plate is expired or not displayed on a vehicle as required, the violation is subject to citation. For additional information, go to dmv.ca.gov.
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Rotary Club of Pasadena Is Awarding Grants for Local Students The Rotary Club of Pasadena Foundation is accepting applications for 2019 grants from nonprofit organizations that serve Pasadena-area residents. Each grant award will range from $1,000 to $4,000
for health-related programs and services. This includes: prevention programs that encourage exercise, food planning and preparation, and healthy sleep patterns; education programs about health practices intended
to prevent diabetes, heart disease and other serious medical issues; and direct services such as flu shots, oral examinations, physical examinations, blood pressure checks and hearing tests.
Grand Theft Suspect Wanted by Pasadena Police
The Pasadena Police Department is searching for a wanted suspect of grand theft pictured above. If you recognize the pictured suspect, please contact Pasadena Police Dispatch at (626) 744-4241 or, to report anonymously, contact Los Angeles Crime Stopper at (800) 222- 8477. - Courtesy photo
Did you know your car may not need an oil change as often as you think? Fewer oil changes saves you time and money, and helps protect the environment. Simply check your owner’s manual for the recommended oil change interval number. Or visit www.checkyournumber.org
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Pasadena Rotary Club supports local students. – Courtesy photo / Facebook @pasadenarotary
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pardon the pun. The demands the city has put on potential pot distribution is based on a point system and its clear that the city wants no part in fly-by-night operations that have caused confusion and in some case arrests for illegal operation. On June 5, 2018, Pasadena voters approved Ballot Measures CC and DD. Measure CC allows a limited number of cannabis (marijuana) retailers, cultivators, and testing labs to operate within specific zoning areas in the city. Measure DD levies a business license tax on commercial cannabis businesses of up to $10/canopy square-foot (for cultivation) and between 4-6 percent of gross receipts (for retail sales).
A commercial cannabis permit is required prior to opening any cannabis business in Pasadena. - Courtesy photo
The commercial cannabis application submission portal will be available through 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2019 via egov1.cityofpasadena.net/ apps/cannabisapp.
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with racially discriminatory housing agreements written on property deeds at the time “but little did they know that my great-grandfather the first African-American civil engineer of LA was indeed Black.” She continued her story by sharing that her great-grandfather had fair skin and was able to pass as a white man, and so was able to get ahead in life, in part, because of that reason. Although her great-grandfather has passed along and the house he purchased in Altadena no longer exists, Mercy went on to say that the only reason she is still living in Pasadena is because of affordable housing. Mercy continued by stating that three years ago she lived across the street from the Chang Commons parking lot along with 100 students. “Fuller said we had to go and good luck finding a place to live. Families were devastated, international students were terrified” They all faced the same challenge of finding an affordable place to live nearby. All of the young adults working on becoming
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future pastors, teachers and human rights activists suddenly found themselves with nowhere to live. With a waiting list for affordable housing of over 100 people, Young was one of the lucky ones to get a call and received an offer. “But what about my Fuller colleagues, what about the people of the community who were not as lucky as I was,” she asked. She also shared how she received another call shortly after her housing offer from her father. She came to find out that her favorite uncle who she admired because
he was the one who taught her from an early age “to love my blackness and love my history to love who I am” was a homeless man. She asked her uncle to accept her father’s offer to go and live with him but he proceeded to change the subject. Marcy did not know that was going to be the last time she heard from her uncle before he was killed. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com under News
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African Folktale Storytime at Arcadia Public Library
Members of Woman’s Civic League of Pasadena pose for a group photo. - Courtesy photo / Facebook, @WCLofPasadena
Woman’s Civic League of Pasadena Hosts Monthly Luncheon The Woman’s Civic League of Pasadena’s monthly luncheon will be on Monday, Feb. 4 at noon in the Women’s City Club, 160 N. Oakland. Free parking is behind the Clubhouse on Madison. Also attending is guest speaker Victoria-Buxton Pacheco, a registered dietitian who has a Bachelor of Arts and a Master’s degree
in nutrition and has a certificate in adult weight management with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and a recently completed and published nutrition textbook. She will be focusing on energy, balance and weight control: healthy body, healthy mind. The cost for lunch is $25 at the door. Lunch reservations must be made by 8
p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30. To make luncheon reservations, call (626) 888-9404. There is no cost to attend the program only, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Visit our website at wclpasadena.org . For more information about joining The Woman’s Civic League contact Membership Chairman Lela Bissner at lbissner@gmail.com .
2019 Scholarships Available to Eligible Local National Panhellenic Scholars Applications are now available for the San Gabriel Valley Alumnae Panhellenic Association’s (SGVAPA) scholarships. The SGVAPA is affiliated with the National Panhellenic Conference and seeks to nurture healthy fraternity and sorority communities. Scholarships are available for outstanding sorority women who are permanent residents or
reside in the San Gabriel Valley. The scholarship amount is a minimum of $1,000. Requirements for applicants are: -must be a sophomore or junior in fall 2019. -must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. -must have membership in good standing of a National Panhellenic Sorority.
Complete information is available at npcwomen.org/ login/college-panhellenics . Click on Scholarship Award Opportunities to reach the scholarship link where more information about the scholarship can be found. The application deadline is March 31, 2019, and awards will be presented in the June of 2019. For questions, contact Elaine Jeffers at cjjesj@verizon.net .
How to Sell High: Avoid these Three Mistakes When Selling Your Home Alhambra - When you decide to sell your home, setting your optimal asking price is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Price is often the first thing a prospective buyer sees, and many homes are passed over as “not in our price range” before the home even has a chance of being shown. Your asking price is often your home’s “first impression,” and if you want to realize the most money you can for your home, it’s imperative that you make an excellent first impression. This is not as easy as it sounds,
and pricing strategy should not be taken lightly. Pricing too high can be as costly to a homeseller as pricing too low. Comparing against what other homes in your neighborhood have sold for is only a small part of the process, and by itself is not nearly enough to help you make the best decision. A recently study, which compiles 10 years of industry research, has resulted in a new special report entitled “Homesellers: How to Get the Price You Want (and Need).” This report will help you understand pricing strategy from three
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Sierra Madre Civic Club Offers Educational Awards to High School Seniors The Sierra Madre Civic Club is offering education awards to high school seniors who plan to attend a college or trade school. Last year, the five recipients represented LaSalle and Pasadena High School. Applicants must reside in Sierra Madre, work in Sierra Madre, or attend a school in Sierra Madre. Eligible candidates must complete the application form provided by Sierra Madre Civic Club - which includes questions about inter-
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ARCADIA Jan. 14 Just after 6:35 a.m., an officer responded to LA Fitness, 1325 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a commercial burglary report. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect cut the locks to two lockers inside the men’s locker room, and fled with cash from one of the lockers and a second victim’s car keys. The suspect then ransacked the vehicle but fled emptyhanded. The investigation is ongoing. Around 2:59 p.m., an officer responded to Foothills Middle School, 171 E. Sycamore Ave., regarding a battery report. An altercation occurred between two unknown males and the victim’s friend. The victim went to assist his friend and one of the unknown males grabbed the victim, placed him in a “headlock” and punched him in the face twice. Both males then fled on foot. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male with acne, and seen wearing a black jacket and black pants. The investigation is ongoing.
Jan. 17 Before 12:42 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Orange Grove Avenue and Rancho Road for failing to stop at a stop sign. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the suspect’s breath in addition to discovering he was driving without a license. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the suspect was driving with a blood alcohol content of .091 percent. The 21-year-old male from Sierra Madre was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Around 3:10 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of West LeRoy Avenue regarding a gun safe found in front of the location. Assisting offers arrived and discovered unknown suspects smashed a side window and fled the home with the safe, but decided to flee without the safe and left it in front of the home. The loss is unknown at the time of this report. The investigation is ongoing. Jan. 18
Jan. 15 Just before 8:44 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1000 block of Arcadia Avenue regarding a theft from vehicle report. The officer determined an unknown suspect stole the victim’s catalytic converter from her Prius sometime during the previous night. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Jan. 16 Shortly after 6:17 p.m., officers responded to Sprint Cellular Store, 651 W. Duarte Road, regarding a robbery report. Surveillance footage revealed three suspects entered the store and attempted to forcefully remove several phones from their display mounts. They fled with two stolen cellphones. All three suspects are described as black males, ages 20 to 25-years-old, approximately 6 feet tall and clean shaven. The investigation is ongoing.
At about 4:02 p.m., an officer conducted a vehicle check on a vehicle parked in the area of Northview Avenue and Floral Avenue. A records check of the vehicle revealed it had been reported stolen out of Westminster. During a search of the vehicle and the driver, the officer located methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and fraudulent government documents. After providing the officer with false identifying information, a records check of the 35-year-old female from Baldwin Park revealed she had two outstanding misdemeanor warrants and one outstanding felony warrant. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Just before 9:01 p.m., an officer responded to the 800 block of Arcadia Avenue regarding an aggravated assault report. The victim stated she was nearly struck by a vehicle driven by an ex-friend. The 20-year-old female suspect from La Crescenta and the
cRIME BLOTTERS vehicle were gone by the time the officer arrived. The investigation is ongoing. Jan. 19 Shortly after 4:17 a.m., officers responded to T-Mobile, 1019 ½ S. Baldwin Ave., regarding an audible alarm activation. An investigation revealed unknown suspects smashed the front window, ransacked the location, and fled with an unknown amount of property. The investigation is ongoing. At approximately 2:03 p.m., an officer responded to the 24 Hour Fitness parking lot, 125 N. First Ave., regarding a vehicle burglary report. The victim discovered an unknown suspect smashed a window to her 2017 Toyota Camry and fled with her purse and $250 in cash. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.
MONROVIA Jan. 11 At 1 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 400 block of West Foothill when he saw two suspicious subjects loitering in the parking lot. Officers contacted the subjects and discovered both were in possession of drug paraphernalia, a large quantity of mail addressed to over 40 different locations, and bank cards/checks in other person’s names. The two subjects were arrested and taken into custody. At 1:58 a.m., an officer responded to a domestic violence report at a residence in the 1900 block of South Peck. The victim called to report her husband had scratched and strangled her, and then left the location in a vehicle. Officers arrived and conducted an investigation. Later that morning, an officer located the suspect’s vehicle driving south of the location. A highrisk stop was conducted and the suspect was arrested and taken into custody without incident. At 7:27 a.m., a gardener working in the 200 block of West Palm saw a male subject
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steal his leaf blower and walk into the common area of an apartment complex. Officers arrived and knew of a possible suspect, based on the description provided by the victim. Officers conducted a door knock at an apartment and spoke with the female resident. She eventually admitted her ex-boyfriend stole the leaf blower and was hiding upstairs. The victim of the theft did not want prosecution, but the suspect was arrested for being in violation of an active, domestic violence restraining order.
subject who purchased merchandise using someone else’s credit card. The card number had been put into his cellphone, which was used to complete the transaction. The suspect left the store with the merchandise and fled in a vehicle driven by another male subject. Officers arrived and stopped the vehicle. The suspect was arrested and the stolen property was returned to the store. The suspect also had several warrants for his arrest.
At 9:20 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of North Garfield called to report she had a domestic violence restraining order against her ex-boyfriend and he was sending her harassing text messages. Officers reviewed the text messages and contacted the ex-boyfriend. He initially denied the allegation and said the phone number was not his, but officers proved that to be false. Eventually, the subject admitted he sent the text message, and he was arrested for violating the restraining order.
At 8:06 a.m., an employee from a business in the 400 block of West Duarte called to report that a customer entered the establishment, ordered food, enjoyed her meal and left without paying. Officers arrived, but the subject had already left.
Jan. 12 At 6:43 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of El Nido called police to report his Toyota 4Runner was stolen overnight. The vehicle was recovered several hours later by the El Monte Police Department. This investigation is continuing. At 7:52 p.m., an employee from a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain called police to report a possible shoplifting in progress. One subject fled on foot prior to the officers arriving and dropped the stolen merchandise. A second subject was attempting to flee in a vehicle, but was stopped by officers. The investigation revealed the vehicle was stolen and the driver had a no-bail warrant for her arrest. She was arrested and taken into custody. The investigation is continuing. Jan. 13 At 4:12 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a male
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At 11:47 a.m., a male resident in the 500 block of West Colorado called to report that his sister was at the location and was fighting with his mother. Officers arrived, conducted an investigation, and the mother placed the sister under private persons arrest. The suspect was arrested for battery.
onto Lime and parked near the Monrovia Police Department. Officers responded and detained the two occupants inside the vehicle, a female passenger and a male driver. The passenger was identified and released, and
SIERRA MADRE Jan. 14 Residents in the 300 block of East Alegria reported jewelry missing from their residence following a repairmen working at their home. The case was referred to detectives pending further information. Jan. 15 At about 9:30 p.m., officers provided assistance to the Monrovia Police Department in the 700 block of Foothill Boulevard with a disruptive male that was becoming violent with his family. During the contact, the male failed to follow officers’ commands and began to physically resist the officers. As a result of the resistance, officers had to subdue the male. He was ultimately placed on a mental evaluation hold at a local facility by the Monrovia Police Department.
Jan. 15 Jan. 16 At 12:33 p.m., a traffic collision involving three motorists was reported in the 1800 block of South Duarte. Officers and Monrovia Paramedics arrived and found two of the parties were injured. They were taken to local hospitals for treatment. One of the vehicles was traveling west and the other was traveling south. They both claimed they had a green light. The third party advised they weren’t paying attention and were struck by one of the other vehicles. The investigation is continuing.
Officers responded to a disturbance call in the 100 block of East Montecito Avenue at about 12:07 a.m., where the person reporting heard yelling and loud crashing noises. Officer’s arrived and discovered that a female house guest assaulted an adult male resident. The resident placed the female under a private person’s arrest. The female subject was transported to the Pasadena Jail. The case was referred to the district attorney’s office. Jan. 17
Jan. 16 At 10:10 a.m., police dispatch received a report of a stolen vehicle that was traveling north on Myrtle in the downtown area. Officers located the vehicle with the help of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department helicopter. The vehicle turned east
At about 9:02 a.m., officers responded to the 300 block of North Lima Street regarding a structure fire. The Sierra Madre Fire Department along with other assisting Fire Departments responded. During the investigation, an elderly male was discovered deceased inside the residence.
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Homelessness was just as serious an issue back then as it is today. Just after World War II, many were left without a home so architect Wallace Neff thought the solution would be a bubble house. This house was classified as an air-form structure similar to how one would make a paper mache project. This house can be made in 48 hours out of an inflated balloon, wire mesh, and grunite. After the mesh and grunite is set, the balloon is deflated and the structure holds form once it’s dry. The last bubble house from this time remains in Pasadena at 1097 S. Los Robles Ave. Source: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-bubble-house-pasadena-california
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FRIday - JANUARY 25 Artur Menezes at Arcadia Blues Club, from 7-11:30 p.m. (16 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006). Winner of the Gibson Blues Guitarist of the Year Award, Menezes brings his mix of vintage vibes and youthful energy to Arcadia. Tickets are $15. For more information, visit ArcadiaBluesClub.com. - ARCADIA
GlenDoll & The Deep Blue at The Mixx Jan. 29 from 8pm to midnight
Anniversary Party at 38 Degrees Ale House & Grill, from 11 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. (110 E. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016). 38 Degrees celebrates 3 years in Monrovia with this all-day party featuring rare, barrelaged bottled beers, specialty cocktails, a photo booth and craft beers from El Segundo Brewing Power Plant, Firestone Walker, Mumford and more. For more information, visit @38degreesmon on Facebook. – MONROVIA Paint N’ Pints at Pacific Plate Brewing Co., from 7-10 p.m. (1999 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Artist David Drape will take you on a fun step-by-step process of working with acrylic paints as you create a “Toy Story” themed work of art. Participation costs $25 and includes the 11-by-14 stretched canvas, materials and your first beer is free. For more information, visit @PacificPlateBrewing on Facebook. – MONROVIA Pasadena Community Orchestra at First Church of the Nazarene, from 8-10 p.m. (3700 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107). The Pasadena Community Orchestra will perform Mozart, Bach, Walton and Liszt. This concert is free to attend. Visit PCOMusic.org. – PASADENA New Shanghai Circus at The Rose, Jan. 25 at 9 p.m. (245 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101). Direct form China these astonishing athletes and dancers defy gravity and execute breathtaking feats as they stretch the limits of human ability in this spell binding show. Tickets range from $28 to $58. For more information, visit WhereMusicMeetsTheSoul.com. - PASADENA
SATURday - JANUARY 26 Learn to Curl at Pasadena Ice Skating Center, from 10:15-11:59 p.m. (300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101). You’ve seen this at the Olympic Games but now you can learn the basics of throwing, sweeping, and some basic game flow. Registration for adults 21 and over is $25 and for juniors 8-20 years old is $20. For more information, visit HollywoodCurling.WildApricot.org. - PASADENA 3 Saints & A Sinner at Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant, from 6-10 p.m. (145 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006). Matt Denny’s celebrates 20 years in Arcadia with a live performance of classic rock hits. Admission is free but food and drinks are not. For more information, visit @MattDennys on Facebook. – ARCADIA Moschen in Motion at Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, at 8 p.m. (332 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena, CA 91125). Ranked as one of the world’s leading jugglers, Michael Moschen has transformed this ancient circus art into a mesmerizing concert form that has garnered critical acclaim by media such as The Los Angeles Times and The New York Times. Tickets range from $25 to $43. For more information, visit Caltech.edu. - PASADENA
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Glen Doll has performed at The Mixx before. - Courtesy photo / Facebook, @glen.doll.3
GlenDoll & The Deep Blue at The Mixx, Jan. 29 from 8 p.m. to midnight (443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101). Deep Blue is about diving into the origins of blues music; they love to find the inspiration for the new blues music they make. There is no cover charge for this event. For more information, visit TheMixxPasadena.com. – PASADENA
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Sunday - JANUARY 27 Hypnotist Mark Sweet at The Ice House, at 7 p.m. (24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106). Sweet is a certified clinical hypnotherapist who blends hypnosis with comedy. General admission is $15 or for $24.50 you can get dinner and a show. For more information, visit IceHouseComedy.com. – PASADENA Comic and Toy Show at the Pasadena Convention Center, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101). The Pasadena Comic and Toy Show is a one-day comic book and toy culture event featuring more than 75 comic book and toy vendors. Tickets range from $10 to $15 and admission is free for kids. For more information, visit PasadenaComicAndToyShow.com. - PASADENA
MONday - JANUARY 28 Movie Monday’s at Dave & Buster’s, from 7:30-11:30 p.m. (400 S. Baldwin Ave. #930u, Arcadia, CA 91007).
Movie Mondays is a monthly independent film night giving independent filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their work on the big screen and do a Q-and-A. General admission is free. For more information, visit @dnbarcadia on Facebook. - ARCADIA Off the Page at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, at 7 p.m. (87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). This month’s staged play reading is “Father of the Bride,” Directed by Roxanne Barker. Admission is free. For more information, visit SierraMadrePlayhouse.org. –SIERRA MADRE Sparrow Songs: Community edition at Old Towne Pub, from 8 p.m. to midnight (66 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103). Doors open at 8 p.m. and you get to hear Cassowary, Marko Level, and Dalmasy perform. Admission is free. For more information, visit @oldtownepubmusic on Facebook. - PASADENA
TUEsday - JANUARY 29 Salsa Dancing at Ixtapa, from 8-9 p.m. (119 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105). Sergio and Bobby will provide beginner and intermediate salsa lessons while
DJ Pachanga provides the music. No cover charge for this event. For more information, call (626) 304-1000. - PASADENA
WEDNESday - JANUARY 30 Alabama-Style Whiskey Tasting at Vendome Wine & Spirits, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. (103 E. Santa Clara St., Arcadia, CA 91006). Clyde May’s Whisky representative, Joseph Petris, will teach you all about Clyde May’s Whisky as you taste. There is no charge to participate. For more information, visit VendomeArcadia.com. - ARCADIA
thursday - JANUARY 31 Super Smash Bros. Tournament at Mt. Lowe Brewing Co., from 7-9 p.m. (150 E. Saint Joseph St., Arcadia, CA 91006). Sign up and test your skills; the lucky winner will win a prize. The price to participate is $10 and includes one pint of your choice. For more information, visit Eventbrite.com. - ARCADIA
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educators and provide more collaboration for all who work in our schools.” Last year, teachers throughout the U.S. —in places as unlikely as Arizona, Kentucky, West Virginia and Oklahoma— formed picket lines, protested, and marched for demands very similar to what UTLA has earned and what the United Teachers of Pasadena (UPT) are asking for now as they negotiate their next contract. Like UTLA, the 900 teachers, librarians, nurses, psychologists and speech pathologists represented by UTP are asking for better pay, smaller class sizes, more support staff, increased health benefits and a slowing of charter school growth. With overwhelming public support for teachers in Los Angeles, the potential for wildcat strikes in Oakland and Denver soon, and more state and local school funding expected, the landscape of Pasadena’s contract
negotiations may have just shifted drastically. Although the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) and UTP continue to negotiate and are not at the stage of striking yet, recent national sentiment and a lack of confidence in PUSD Superintendent Brian McDonald make it a distant but real possibility. “The position of superintendent calls for a superlative ‘instructional leader,’” the union wrote in a letter imploring the PUSD not to extend McDonald’s contract. “However, In Superintendent McDonald’s tenure, the morale of educators has deteriorated remarkably.” Educators in the LAUSD and PUSD face many of the same challenges: California ranks 41st in per pupil spending, according the California Budget and Policy Center, and both districts are at about twice the American School Counselor Association’s recommended ratio of one counselor for every 250
students. However, PUSD faces additional specific obstacles with declining staff and 22 mis-assignments last year, mostly in Special Education. The district is also on average 19 points behind state English language arts standards and 49 points below math standards with only 36 percent of graduates “college or career prepared.” English learners, foster youth and students with disabilities are especially lagging in these performance metrics. One potential solution is also a bargaining issue: class size reduction. According to a 2001 Vital Research study, reducing the class sizes in LAUSD over the study period helped improve language testing scores by 15 percent and math scores by 14 percent. According to the latest data from the National Education Association, California is ranked highest in average class size and PUSD is above the national average of 27.
The Community Leadership Course for Veterans graduates of 2018. - Courtesy photo / Facebook, @LeadershipPasadena
Leadership Pasadena Partners With Verdugo Workforce Development Board to Serve Veterans Leadership Pasadena (LP) and the Verdguo Workforce Development Board are partnering to provide enhanced services to veterans in a unique pilot program. Veterans will be able to utilize the many employmentbased services offered by the Verdugo Jobs Center while they learn to be visible, productive community service leaders in the San Gabriel Valley—a dynamic combination of technical training and
leadership empowerment. Leadership Pasadena’s Community Leadership Course for Veterans is a unique program for post 9/11 veterans. It’s not a “crisis” program, but a 7-month strength-based comprehensive course for vets ready and willing to serve and lead again—but do not understand how to navigate in the civilian world and fast track their success as community leaders. “Veterans have tremen-
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dous skills in leadership, technology, operations, crisis management, plus an inspirational service-driven work ethic - all of which is lost when veterans do not engage in their new civilian community, school, or job,” according to LP Veterans Services facilitator Lisa Raggio. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com under Community
Old paint. Solvents. Batteries. Computer monitors. These are some of the household hazardous waste and electronic waste items you can bring to a Roundup for recycling. It’s a great opportunity to clean out your garage and clean up the environment. Our free drive-thru, drop-off events are a quick, convenient, and common-sense way to dispose of materials too toxic to trash, pour down a sink, or dump in a storm drain.
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authorities across the country are anxiously awaiting word from HUD on a solution to this critical matter. U.S. Senators Feinstein and Harris, and U.S. Representative Chu have been informed of the need for HUD to continue making the Section 8 payments. Even if the shutdown continues beyond February the payments prevent Section 8 households from losing their housing or landlords from discontinuing their participation in the program.
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Huang, director of housing for Pasadena, there are approximately 1,400 very low income households in Pasadena who receive monthly Section 8 rental assistance. The total rental assistance amount is nearly $1 million per month. Industry experts have indicated HUD has sufficient funds to make the February Section 8 payments to landlords. However, beginning in March it is unclear how HUD will continue to make the payments. Housing agencies and
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The federal government has been in a partial shutdown since Dec. 22, 2018. Many peoples’ lives and government departments have been adversely affected. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is one of the departments included in the shutdown. HUD provides the funding for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (aka, Section 8 Program) operated by the city's housing department. According to William
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Community Comes Together for the Making of ‘The Running Man of Pasadena’ alex CORDERO corderoalex82@yahoo.com
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ur country has many stories about immigrants coming to the U.S. determined to achieve their dreams of living in America. “The Running Man of Pasadena” is a film about local Pasadena resident Haik Zakarian who immigrated to the United States from Iraq dreaming
of only one thing, freedom. You may have even seen him around your neighborhood as he spends most of his free time running long distances through cities like Pasadena and Sierra Madre. The making of this short documentary film did more than tell an American dream story, it also brought a Pasadena community together. Brett Nicoletti, the director of the film, remembers being curious about
Haik Zakarian (left) stands next Brett Nicoletti who directed the short documentary film “The Running Man Of Pasadena.” - Courtesy photo
Zakarian after seeing him running along Altadena Drive during Nicoletti’s normal routine of dropping his daughter off at school one morning back in 2016. After sharing their common interest in long distance running, Nicoletti learned about Zakarian’s story and was inspired to create the film. Local Crown City residents came together for the making of the short film,
making it a true Pasadena community movie creation. For example, an original song called “Finish Line” was composed by Gillian Chamberlin, a 14-year-old high school student from Pasadena who is also featured in the movie. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com under Arts & Entertainment
Ready Your Cups for the Pasadena Festival of Tea One of the garden’s most popular events, the Pasadena Festival of Tea will be held again this year at the Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden on March 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. With spring in full bloom in the garden, the festival will delight tea lovers and garden lovers alike. Local tea vendors will offer tastings and sales of a wide variety of teas and tea accessories. Tasting cups will be
included with admission so visitors can sample Darjeeling and Assam teas, Korean herbal blends, Chinese Oolong and Puerh teas, Taiwan Oolong teas, herbal blends and flavored teas. Tea specialists will give talks throughout the day and Dr. Bradford King, president of the Southern California Camellia Society, will give a slideshow about these delicate Asian flowers and their relationship to tea.
In the garden’s En Gallery there will be an exhibition of tea ceramics and prints by local artist, Julie Bagish, who trained in Japan and was inspired by Japanese art and tea culture. Guests may participate in a Japanese tea ceremony demonstration, enjoying the traditional tea and sweets in the Niko-an teahouse. Tea practitioner, Mikko Nakatomi, will share her knowledge of the customs
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ave you had the opportunity to listen to Pittance Chamber Music perform in Pasadena? The organization keeps hosting incredible concert series and is celebrating its fifth anniversary season. “Piano Quartets with Robert Thies” was the latest concert and if you missed it do not worry because it is not too late to purchase a pair of tickets for their upcoming events. These are unique musical programs designed to grant concert goers with a remarkable experience. Robert Thies along with violist Brian Dembow, cello player Rowena Hammill and Ben Jacobson on violin (filling in for Ana Landauer) played beautifully together on stage this past Sunday at Barrett Hall. The talented musicians played a brilliant program of masterpieces of chamber music literature.
Robert Thies performs at The Pasadena Coservatory of Music along with violinist Ben Jacobson, violist Brian Dembow and cellist Rowena Hammill. – Photo by Alex Cordero / Beacon Media News
The concert included Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor by Mozart, for which the famous composer faced criticism from his publisher because it was not considered to be popular for its time. Perhaps even a modern musician can relate to Wolfgang in that aspect. The concert continued with Beethoven: seven
variations on “Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen” and ended with the lovely Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 26 by Brahms. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com under Arts & Entertainment
behind the ancient rituals which remain an important part of Japanese culture today. (Reservation and additional charge required.) Tickets can be purchased online for $12 or at the gate for $15. Children under the age of 12 don’t need to purchase tickets or make reservations. Reservation will close the day before the event at 5 p.m. For more information, visit JapaneseGardenPasadena.com.
Who want some oolong? - Courtesy photo / Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden
Monrovia’s Rose Leaf Ragtime Club The Rose Leaf Ragtime Club will once again meet to delight audiences with their dance across the ivory keys at The Myrtle Tree Cafe, 405 S. Myrtle Ave., on Jan. 27. The December meeting featured great performances by Vincent Johnson, Andrew Barrett, John Reed-Torres and Eric Marchese. Barrett delighted those in attendance by playing Rose Leaf’s own Fred Hoeptner’s marvelous Portrait in Rag No. 2. You can listen to these talented musicians from 1-4:30 p.m. on the last Sunday of every month. Piano (or other instrument) players and listeners are welcome. Parking is on-street, but most parking places are unlimited and free on Sundays. It’s a busy part of Old Town Monrovia, so allow a few extra minutes to find a parking place. Suggested donations for non-performers are $5 for adults and $2 for children. For further information, call Ron Ross at (818) 439-9048 or Hal Leavens at (626) 359-8648. For further information on Myrtle Tree Café, call (626) 388-5024 or visit their website at myrtletreecafe.com. The Rose Leaf Ragtime Club is on the web at roseleafclub.com.
Vincent Johnson, from Sierra Madre, has been playing for years. – Courtesy photo / J. Constantian
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The Thrill of the Rare Book Chase Whitmore Rare Books carries rarities from the 1400s to modern day
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any books are rare—but according to Dan Whitmore, owner of Whitmore’s Rare Books in Pasadena, that doesn’t necessarily make them valuable. So how does a lawyer-turnedbook dealer decide what to carry in his shop? “Whitmore Rare Books has been focused on exceptional copies of the literary high spots since we first opened. Over the years, we have expanded our offerings to include significant works in other fields—like a first edition of Saint Thomas A. Kempis’s ‘Imitation of Christ’ or our rare pamphlet of Susan B. Anthony’s ‘Declaration of Rights of the Women of the United States of America,’” Whitmore explained. Still, like with many book collectors, rarity often collides with sentiment. “Just for fun, I’ll sometimes pull in first editions Eric Carle’s ‘The Very Hungry
Whitmore Rare Books only carries books and materials of exceptional rarity, beauty and fascinating association—both of high literary note and pop cultural significance. - Courtesy photo
Caterpillar’ or ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,’” he said, noting favorites of his four young sons. “That way when the boys visit me in the shop, they can see some of the books that we’ve read at home.” Still, supply and demand are the order of the day for Whitmore. He started his own book collection in law school—and in terms of attention to detail, research
and writing, his legal experience did help when setting up shop. But it was appreciating of the power of reading that compelled Whitmore to swap careers. “Anything that gets people reading is a positive thing—and more often than not, people who collect are seeking out books they’ve read before,” he said. “Collecting a first edition of a cherished work connects you
with the book and its author, and, as it sits on your shelf, serves as tangible reminder of the thoughts expressed within the work and how they impacted your life.” Many of those books grace the shelves at Whitmore Rare Books, a former art gallery outfitted to resemble a classic English paneled library—“with modern touches,” Whitmore noted. The shop houses books and materials from the 1400s to today, expertly curated for the discerning collector. Whitmore Rare Books is located at 121 E. Union St. in Pasadena. For more information, contact the Whitmore Rare Books team at whitmorerarebooks.com | info@whitmorerarebooks.com | (626) 714-7720 and follow along on Facebook and Instagram @ whitmorerarebooks. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com under Business
The Caltech Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics will be holding their Big Data conference in Pasadena. – Courtesy photo/ Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum
Pasadena’s Caltech Cahill Center Holds Big Data Conference This Saturday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m., the Caltech Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics will be holding their Big Data conference which will include networking opportunities and a full program of guest speakers. Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum explains, “Big Data has exploded and engulfed us all. It has led to a technology and business revolution. Entrepreneurs are pursuing these Big Data opportunities in what is becoming the 21st century equivalent of the gold
rush.” Advance Tickets are free for Caltech students while general admission is $30 and $20 for non-Caltech students. Advance ticket tales end on Friday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. Admission prices will increase at the door. A current valid ID is required for all student admissions. A full admission price will be charged without ID. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com under Business
Maquina Takes Tacos and Burritos to New Heights
It’s never too late or too early to learn how to defend yourself. - Courtesy photo / Facebook, @SoCalKenpoKarate
Sierra Madre’s SoCal Kenpo Karate Aims to Teach Local Women Self-Defense Every month, SoCal Kenpo Karate hosts a Woman’s Self Defense Seminar. At Kenpo Karate they “believe in the importance of learning how to protect yourself.” Throughout the two-hour course attendees learn basic self-defense techniques and strikes that can potentially save them. During
the seminar, Kenpo Karate instructors cover many ways to defend against grabs, holds and chokes. They also cover proper ways to strike and target so that you can disable an aggressor. This seminar is very interactive and you will get hands-on practice with martial arts experts. Kenpo Karate will take you step-by-step as you
learn their defense system. Don’t keep this a secret, if you or someone you know needs to learn self-defense give them a call at (626) 796-4029. You can also like them on Facebook (@ SoCalKenpoKarate) to find their next seminar dates. SoCal Kenpo Karate is located in Sierra Madre at 47 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Maquina Taco's roots are in the world of fine dining. In 1996 with the inception of Restaurant Devon in Monrovia followed by Restaurant Halie in Pasadena in 2000, its owners honed in on what it takes to make something as simple as a meal an immersive experience. They took their philosophy of creating great food to tacos with the creation of Bull Taco, branded as "inauthentic Mexican." And now, with Maquina on North Lake the owners have shifted to a more thoughtful, upscale concept characterized by fresh ingredients from local vendors and unmatched quality. With a menu that includes oxtail, lengua (Spanish for tongue), fresh ceviche, lobster, octopus, wild line-caught cod, and chicken soup for the hungry soul, Maquina has something for everyone who walks through its doors. Visit Maquina at 1274 N. Lake Ave. in Pasadena. They are open Tuesday through
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Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information on Maquina or to view their menu, visit MaquinaTaco.com.
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Welcome to Beacon Media’s annual spotlight and salute to Catholic education in the San Gabriel Valley. Schools typically observe a weekly Mass, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to church, local communities and the nation. We hope you enjoy reading about the area’s special events for this special week. Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.
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t. Rita School, located in the peaceful foothills of Sierra Madre is a family-based, culturally diverse learning community. Instruction focuses on academic excellence and personal character development. Students forge lifelong friendships through the camaraderie they experience in their academics, championship
sports and enrichment opportunities. Teachers create and foster learning environments where all children are challenged to utilize a variety of problem solving and analytical techniques to develop critical thinking, creativity and innovation. Twenty-first century technology integrated throughout the curricu-
lum ensures students meet today’s competitive academic challenges. Individual talents are fostered through the many curricular opportunities such as robotics, fine arts, performing arts, speech and debate, academic decathlon, Scripps national spelling bee, and student leadership. The afterschool program offers chess, yoga, dance, karate and more.
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A Catholic-centered education based on timeless values... Celebrating 71 Years!
St. Rita stressed educational excellence and the development of the character and individual abilities of their students. - Courtesy photo / Facebook, @StRitaSierraMadre
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Accepting New Applications (TK-8th) For 2019-20 School Year
School Open House
Sunday, January 27, 2019 • 10:00 am-1:00 pm
St. Luke School Offers:
• Curricular areas for TK-8th Grade • Faith-based Learning • High School Preparatory Program • Advanced Math and Algebra Program • Meet the Masters Art Program • Fully Networked Computer Lab • Science Lab...and more!
Co-Curricular Activities:
• Award-winning Robotics Program • Theater Program • Graphic Design/Yearbook • Academic Decathlon • Speech and Debate • CYO Sports Program • And More!
Present this Ad and Register for FREE - a $75 value! Admission Procedures and Application Forms Available at www.stlukelions.org
Call for a TOUR TODAY! (626) 291-5959
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL invites you to become part of our growing community. Our school serves students from TK (transitional kindergarten) through eighth grade. We offer a STEM program that equips and empowers our students. • Meet the teachers and tour the school • Science Expo • Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast Call now to schedule a tour or enroll for the 2019-2020 school year.
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Academic excellence – Catholic values Prepare your child for their future in a loving Catholic-Christian school with a challenging academic program. Our caring faculty and staff strive every day to meet the spiritual, emotional and intellectual needs of each student.
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iMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL 726 South Shamrock Avenue • Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 358-5129 • clovano@icschoolmonrovia.org www.icschoolmonrovia.org
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Immaculate Heart High School & Middle School A Catholic, independent, college preparatory school, Immaculate Heart (IH) educates and empowers young women in sixth through 12th grade. Founded in 1906, Immaculate Heart offers a distinguished history, with more than 10,000 graduates. Its hillside campus, centrally located in Los Angeles near Griffith Park, welcomes students of geographic, ethnic and religious diversity. Virtually 100 percent matriculate to college, including the most prestigious universities in the country. The high school’s curriculum offers 14 honors classes and 18 Advanced Placement courses, including the new two-year AP Capstone course. IH fields teams in basketball, cross country, diving, equestrian, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, and volleyball. Students participate in community service, retreats and liturgies, theatrical productions, the visual arts, and more than 30 clubs. Bus transportation serves Pasadena.
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St. Luke Catholic School offers core curriculum in a faith-based environment. – Courtesy photo / St. Luke Catholic School
St. Luke Catholic School is Hosting an Open House St. Luke Catholic School, which is transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, will host an open house on Sunday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A burrito bar will be held in the parish hall from 7 a.m. to noon and a book fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Luke Catholic School offers an excellent core curriculum, a high school preparatory program, and an advanced math and algebra program taught in a faithbased environment. Students experience
numerous other learning opportunities such as sports, robotics, theater, speech and debate, and other extracurricular activities and clubs. The 2019-2020 school year registration is now open. Call (626) 291-5959 to schedule a tour. New and international students are welcome. The admission procedure information is available at stlukelions.org/ process.html or at the school office at 5521 N. Cloverly Ave., Temple City.
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Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, a Catholic, Dominican, independent, college-preparatory, day and boarding school, educates a young woman for a life of faith, integrity and truth.
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Immaculate Conception School chooses STREAM (science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and math) as its model for outstanding academics. - Courtesy photo
Immaculate Conception School in Monrovia
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Immaculate Conception School celebrates Catholic Schools Week: “Learn. Lead. Succeed.” Activities focus on students, families, parishioners, community, faculty and staff to share the value of a Catholic education. The week-long celebration begins this Sunday at the 10 a.m. Mass, followed by an Open House from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each grade will offer
STEM highlights. Whether visiting their Science Expo, Robotics & Coding demonstration or shopping at the Usborne Book Fair, you will observe a dedicated community. The school serves students from TK (Transitional Kindergarten) through eighth grade. Their STEM program equips and empowers all their students. Their Jr. High participates in an effective
Generation Empowerment program for social emotional learning. Immaculate Conception School invites you to become part of its student body. Scholarships are available. Immaculate Conception School is at 726 S. Shamrock Ave. in Monrovia. Visit their website at icschoolmonrovia.org or call the school office at (626)358-5129 for more information.
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For over 85 years, the Dominican Sisters and their colleagues have nurtured the dreams, intellectual curiosity and goals of young women in a quiet yet powerful way. Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy (FSHA) graduates walk securely and confidently in
the world and make their indelible mark. A Catholic, Dominican vision of education commits FSHA to educating the whole person in an educational setting that allows adolescent girls to flourish into young women who are well-prepared for college and beyond.
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LoveBug & Me Opens First Brickand-Mortar Location in pasadena Award-winning music program LoveBug & Me, known for their interactive classes geared towards children ages 0-4, has just opened their first brick-and-mortar location in Pasadena, CA. The new space is located at 1357 N. Hill Ave. and takes over former The Cradle Company storefront, where LoveBug & Me has hosted their parent and child music classes for more than four years. The studio, designed to stimulate learning, play, and movement activities, boasts an upscale backdrop of colorful rugs, flowing drapes, high ceilings, and natural lighting. The comfortable, yet whimsical classroom will also serve as a concert and family event venue with an on-site free parking. Owner, Mary Arden Gorman, says, “It was a natural transition for us. After many years of offering our music classes at others’ locations, we now have a dedicated home.” For full schedule and registration information,
College-bound students need to apply by March 21. - Courtesy photo
Local Students Can Apply for a $1K Scholarship California Credit Union now accepting applications
LoveBug & Me offers Parent & Me classes for babies and toddlers. – Courtesy photo/ LoveBug & Me
please visit LOVEBUGandME.com, email music@ lovebugandme.com, or call (310) 356-8363.
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California Credit Union invites college-bound students in Los Angeles County to submit an application in its annual College Scholarship Program. Through the program, California Credit Union provides $20,000 in scholarships to recognize students who are motivated in their academic studies, active in their schools and communities, giving back to others through service and volunteer work.
Los Angeles area collegebound high school seniors and community college students transferring to a four-year university who maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and plan to attend an accredited college or university in the coming year are eligible to participate. Selection criteria include academic performance, school or community involvement, a letter of recommendation, and an
essay submission. “We encourage local students to get a head start on their education and apply for one of our scholarships,” said California Credit Union CEO Steve O’Connell.” Interested students can find more information and apply online at ccu.com/ scholarship. Online applications will be accepted through March 21, 2019. Recipients will be announced on April 19, 2019.
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Day Tripping Down to Dana Point Harbor
Travel Greg aragon gregsgetawaytravel@gmail.com
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or Richard Henry Dana, it was the culmination of an epic and grueling two-year voyage from Boston to California. For me it was a day trip in a rental car. Either way you slice it, Dana Point Harbor makes a great getaway. Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, the man-made harbor provides slips and mooring for 2,500 boats within two marinas inside a one-and-a-half mile jetty. Activities include fishing, whale watching, windsurfing, jet skiing, kayaking, boat charters, sailing, shopping, dining, picnicking, swimming, and paddle boarding. The harbor also boasts an ocean institute, tide pools, and a beautiful fullsized replica of the Pilgrim, the two-masted “Tall Ship” that Dana sailed aboard in the 1830s. Immortalized by Dana in his classic 1840 American seafaring novel “Two Years Before the
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Mast,” the Pilgrim sailed from Boston in 1834 loaded with shoes, foodstuffs and ironware. When she arrived in San Juan Bay (Dana Point), the crew sold or traded her wares, then procured hides from the missions and rancheros to be transported back to Boston. His novel gives readers a shocking and memorable look inside the rough world of 18th century American sea life. "The vessel I am going on is small, but strong and a remarkably fast sailor having been built for the smuggling trade," wrote Dana about the ship. The original Pilgrim burned at sea in 1856, but a new one sailed into Dana Point Harbor in September 1981. This one was built in Denmark in 1945. Each September, the Pilgrim and maritime history are celebrated in the annual Tall Ships Festival. On most Sunday’s the ship is open for public tours. Admission is free with purchase of an Ocean Institute ticket. Once aboard visitors are greeted by volunteers
Dana Point Harbor features tall ships, a marine institute, whale watching and tide pools. - Photo by Greg Aragon / Beacon Media News
in period costumes with pirate accents. As I toured the boat I wondered how a crew could live aboard something so small and cramped for two years as Richard Henry Dana did. After touring the Pilgrim, I visited the Ocean Institute (ocean-institute. org), an ocean education
center that offers in-depth marine science, maritime history and outdoor education programs. The institute includes state-ofthe-art teaching labs, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center, two historic tallships, and an oceanographic research vessel. The facility is open
to the public seven days a week and offers exhibits such as the “Headlands and Beyond,” which features an intertidal touch tank, artifact displays, pop-up experiments, and children’s playscape. Throughout the year the institute offers family programs, summer camps,
whale-watching cruises, tallship sails, and various events including the annual Toshiba Tall Ships Festival and Festival of Whales. After the institute we walked about 25 yards to the beach and explored Dana Point’s famous tide pools. Here, with the tide receding we saw a multitude of sea creatures exposed in tiny coral pools. I saw hermit crabs, limpets, periwinkles, mussels, sea stars, sea urchins, and a bunch of other slimy creatures. The Ocean Institute is located at 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629. For more information on admission and tours, call (949) 496-2274 or visit oceaninstitute.org. For more info on visiting Dana Point Harbor, visit danapointharbor.com.
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How to Achieve Weight Loss Success Without a Personal Trainer
HEALTH FITNESS
The two actions that you need to take in order to reach lasting weight loss success Yajen TAN yajen@gimmefit.com
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nstead of trying to convince you not to pursue a route of working with a trainer, I'm going to break down the common reasons why people look to me for help and share with you the same tactics and strategies that I use to serve their needs Information is one of the reasons why people come in to visit me. The years of research and realhuman experience that I’ve accumulated puts me in a place where I have a great understanding of what works and what doesn’t. Weight loss success is 100 percent founded on having the consistency to keep up with the fitness
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and nutrition protocols that you decide to build into your lifestyle. Take a moment and really let that long sentence settle in. It's really the simplicity of it that catches people off guard. There is no shortcut. And anyone who tells you otherwise is probably trying to sell you something within the next 15 minutes. By the way, want to buy my magic weight loss pill for $999? With the abundance of information that is available to us nowadays, the only trouble that you should have is sorting through what works versus what doesn’t. Accountability will make or break your success. It's one thing to know what's right, but then you've got to act on it.
A breakdown of a study on how to achieve goals showed that a group who achieved significantly higher progress did so by creating actionable commitments to help reach their goals and sent those goals and commitments to a friend as a weekly progress report of their performance. The way that I keep my clients accountable is similar to how the winning group of the study acted. I use a simple checklist of individualized behaviors that my clients need to accomplish in order to achieve lasting weight loss. I then take their weekly performance and compare that against their progress to show them the direct correlation between positive habits and weight loss success.
Step up your progress this year by using the same strategies that the trainers do. – Courtesy photo
Ways to Destress Using Yoga for Beginners
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s we ring in the new year, fitness goals are set forgetting stress management is just as important in achieving a healthier new you. Yoga is a great way to release stress after a long day of work. This practice can seem daunting to those new to the practice but fret not. This beginner flow is designed for those who are unfamiliar with the practice and designed for an easy and restful night. To begin, I recommend a thick blanket for those who do not own a yoga mat. Place it near a wall with enough space; this will help you later on in your
The is guide is designed for those unfamiliar with yoga. – Courtesy photo
practice. Sitting down with your legs crossed, called the easy pose, it is time to
focus on your breath. This is a great way to wind down your day, allowing you to
be in the present and aware of the places where stress is being held throughout
your body. For now, do not worry about how straight your back should be in the easy pose; simply contract your midsection to the best of your ability. Begin inhaling for three to six seconds, expanding your midsection away from you and exhaling to bring it back. Do these three to four times, each time releasing your worries and stresses of the day. Once you are in tune with your breath slowly begin doing shoulder rolls. Roll your shoulders in a backwards motion four times and then in a forward motion four times. This releases tension and stress held by your shoulder blades. When you are finished, inhale bringing your arms over your head and exhale
bringing your hands to your chest. From here allow your head to fall forward to begin your next pose. Slowly begin to roll your head to the right in a full circle, do this three times, and then to the left three times. If your neck is tighter than expected focus on only doing half circles until it begins to loosen-up. Let go of the full weight of your head to release the stress it had held onto. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com under Lifestyle
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Reader Response to ‘Traveling Down History With The Green Book’ I was born in a Sundown Town in California. We had to move before I was a year old because my father was too dark. He told me about it, but I don’t think he told other members of the family (embarrassed, I guess?). I have known about Sundown Towns for as long as I can remember and never realized that it wasn’t common knowledge until fairly recently when I mentioned it to my classmates on Facebook and they were stunned. It’s great, sad, [and] amazing that Green Books and Sundown Towns are finally being discussed publicly. They should have been in our curriculum. - Vee E. PASADENA
Reader gives his opinion to ‘Travelling Down History With The Green Book’ When the white man came to this continent and claimed it as his own, he wasted no time before robbing the native inhabitants of their lands and decimating their population by the millions with his firearms and diseases. Then, as if that were not enough, he proceeded to import and enslave thousands of African men and women whose labor made him immensely wealthy. And even after those poor wretches were “freed,” they and their descendants were forced to spend their
lives under the yoke of the white man’s traditions and laws – which, until the enactment of the Civil Rights Act in 1964, solidified their status as second-class citizens. When I ponder upon this aspect of our nation’s history, I wonder whether Thomas Jefferson, who owned slaves himself, had a crisis of conscience when he wrote: “I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever” (Notes on the State of Virginia, 1782). - David Q. MONROVIA
Reader Responds to ‘Pasadena Mayor’s State of The City Message’ Pasadena Mayor continues to be proud of his accomplishment of crowning himself as the taxing mayor. Many promises were made to get voters to vote for a tax increase. The school system was used over and over again as the best method to get the public attention and the vote count proves the point. When reading the latest Mayors State Of The City message and where the money will be spent in the new budget, I observed that those financing the tax campaign were the ones getting the major amount coming from the revenue source. Public works budget remains the same. So maybe our infrastructure wasn’t in as bad a shape as made out in the mailers. I sure hope the committee has made plenty of Public Records Request forms available to the public
for further explanation regarding the transparency of the facts rendered in the mailers sent out to the public. If the mayor is proud of his accomplishments, I hope he feels the need to answer questions as to how he managed to run the public campaign as well as being a public servant. - Richard L. PASADENA
Reader Responds to Monrovia Weekly Jan. 17 Publication Like always a great body of work on the Dr. MLK and the Tzu-Chi org (Re: Monrovia Weekly Jan 17). When helping people a person must put his heart and soul into what they are doing and never expect anything in return … not even a simple thank you. -Master Cheng Yen - Ralph Walker COVINA
Reader Thanks Former Arcadia Mayor for Windmill Thanks to George Fasching we here in Arcadia have the windmill spinning again and it is so beautifully constructed this time and then with the lights. What a beautiful surprise when you see it at night - now it is red, white and blue for our beautiful United States of America!!!!!!! It will be so interesting to see the different change of colors during the year. We all say, thanks George for all of the time and money that you have given. -Betty F. ARCADIA
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The 6 Biggest Mistakes You’re Making on LinkedIn Angela COPELAND, angela@copelandcoaching.com
Arcadia City Notices SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2358, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE CITY OF ARCADIA UNIFORM TRAFFIC ORDINANCE TO CREATE ADDITIONAL PARKING ZONE RESTRICTIONS
A certified copy of the full text of the Ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk’s Office at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effective thirty-one (31) days after its adoption, and published and posted as required by law. This Ordinance was introduced by the Council of the City of Arcadia on, December 18, 2018 and adopted on January 15, 2019, by the following vote: AYES: Amundson, Beck Chandler, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: Verlato Update your professional networking LinkedIn profile before applying to jobs. –Courtesy photo
been busy. 2018 was a crazy year for everyone. This is the time to update your profile. Add in your current and previous work. Be sure to include your education. -You don’t have enough connections. I know that LinkedIn isn’t the same thing as Facebook. But, to use it effectively, you need to connect to others. Connect to colleagues, classmates, and professional friends. Your goal should be a minimum of 500 LinkedIn connections. . The more first degree connections you have, the more second and third degree connections you’ll have. And, it will be easier to find people at the new
company you’re interested in. -You don’t have enough recommendations. The recommendations on your LinkedIn profile can be incredibly powerful. Your former boss and coworkers can leave you positive feedback – for everyone to see. It shows that you’re someone they would hire again. If you’ve been laid off in the past, the recommendations section can show a future employer that you were a valued employee. Don’t overlook this section. It can add a tremendous amount of value to your resume. -You aren’t participating. LinkedIn isn’t just a place to upload your
resume. It’s a place to connect with others. It’s a place to join and participate in groups. It’s a great place to join into professional discussions. Don’t take a backseat when it comes to your participation on LinkedIn. This is the time to get involved. LinkedIn is a critical piece of the 2019 job search. Before you start, review your profile. Updating your profile will help you to start your 2019 job search off strong. Angela Copeland is a Career Coach and Founder of Copeland Coaching CopelandCoaching.com or on Twitter at @CopelandCoach.
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This Ordinance amends the Traffic Ordinance section of the Municipal Code to eliminate specific references to one-hour and two-hour parking duration restrictions on public streets and public parking lots, and adds a section to allow the City to install signs with a selected parking duration that best fits the needs of a specific area. The posted parking duration restrictions will be enforceable by citation.
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ou’ve decided you want to get a job. The first thing you may want to do is update your LinkedIn profile. But, this is the problem. You’re doing a few things wrong. Those things are going to slow down your search, and you don’t even know it: -You have no photo. You’ve got to get a photo. It’s no longer okay to opt-out of having a photo on LinkedIn. It helps people to know you’re a real person. And, if there’s more than one person with your name, it helps them to find you. -Your URL is a mess. You may have not thought about this, but check out the URL on your LinkedIn page. It will begin with www.linkedin.com/in/. Then, it will have something after the slash. If you haven’t customized your LinkedIn URL, it will be long and will contain many numbers at the end. Take a few minutes to create a custom URL. You can do this by clicking the link that says, Edit public profile and URL. When you pick your new URL, be sure that it is simple, and doesn’t contain a reference to your birth year or graduation year. You don’t want employers to guess your age from the start. -Your profile isn’t up to date. I know, you’ve
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/s/ Lisa Mussenden Chief Deputy City Clerk/ Records Manager Publish Date: Thursday, January 24, 2019 ARCADIA WEEKLY
Monrovia City Notices CITY OF MONROVIA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2018-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 5 (BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS) AND RELATED PROVISIONS OF THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE A SIDEWALK VENDING PROGRAM, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA This is a summary of the above entitled ordinance of the City Council of the City of Monrovia which was read and introduced by the City Council on December 18, 2018, by a 4-0 vote, with one councilmember absent. This summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933. The Ordinance was adopted by the City Council on January 15, 2019. The Ordinance creates a new Chapter 5.98 of the Monrovia Municipal Code to create a Sidewalk Vending Program in compliance with SB 946 (the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act). The proposed regulations are designed to accommodate sidewalk vendors and their equipment, while also providing protections against potential health and safety concerns created by vending operations in the City. The Ordinance requires that sidewalk vendors obtain a City sidewalk vending permit, liability insurance, and other applicable licenses, and meet safety, accessibility, and trash disposal requirements. In addition, the Ordinance restricts sidewalk vending during certain hours and in certain settings, including within the vicinity of permitted certified farmers’ markets, special events, school sites during school hours, city parking lots, private property without the property owner’s permission, and within Canyon Park and the Hillside Wilderness Preserve. The Ordinance prohibits stationary vendors from operating in areas zoned exclusively residential. The Ordinance also provides for an administrative citation process for violations of the Sidewalk Vending Program. The Ordinance sets maximum citation amounts and alternate considerations for payment or community service that correspond the maximum amounts set forth by State law.
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The Ordinance also amends Section 5.04.030 of the Monrovia Municipal Code relating to definitions applicable to business taxes, licenses, and regulations. The Ordinance amends the definition of the terms “Itinerant Vendor” and “Peddler” to clarify that these terms do not include sidewalk vendors, as defined and regulated by Chapter 5.98. The Ordinance amends Subsection (L) of Section 12.32.050 of the Monrovia Municipal Code relating to park restrictions by adding lan-
20 JANUARY 24 - JANUARY 30, 2019 guage to clarify that sidewalk vendors may operate in City parks in accordance with Chapter 5.98. The Ordinance amends Section 12.48.050 of the Monrovia Municipal Code, relating to exemptions to the City’s encroachment permitting requirements to provide that the encroachment requirements in Chapter 12.48 do not apply to sidewalk vendors operating in accordance with Chapter 5.98. Finally, the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that that there is no possibility that the regulation of sidewalk vendors in a manner that will prevent adverse impacts to the City will have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no further action is required under CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. The City Council has reviewed the project and based upon the whole record before it, in the exercise of its independent judgment and analysis, concurs that City staff has correctly concluded that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the proposed amendments to the Municipal Code and the effects derivative from that adoption may have a significant effect on the environment. The project is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15305 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. A copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance No. 2018-12 is available in the office of the City Clerk in City Hall and is open for public inspection during regular business hours at that location. /s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC, City Clerk Publish Thursday, January 24, 2019 MONROVIA WEEKLY
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.88.080 OF THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FOUND PROPERTY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 2.88.080 (“PROPERTY FOUND BY PERSONS OTHER THAN CITY OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES—DISPOSITION”) is hereby amended to read as follows: “§ 2.88.080 PROPERTY FOUND BY PERSONS OTHER THAN CITY OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES—DISPOSITION. (A) Whenever any lost money or property is delivered to the custody of the Chief of Police, other than by a person mentioned in § 2.88.020, a receipt for such money or property shall be given to such person. Such receipt shall make reference to this chapter and sections amendatory to this chapter by section number and state upon what conditions the Police Department will receive such money or property and that such property may be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (B) Any such money or property which remains in such custody for a period of more than six months shall be disposed of in the manner provided in §§ 2.88.040 and 2.88.050. (C) In the event the owner or person entitled to possession does not appear within 90 days and proves his ownership of the property, and if the property has a value of $50 $250 or more, the Police Chief shall cause a notice of the property to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation. If after seven days following the first publication of the notice, no owner appears and proves his ownership of the property and the person who found or saved the property pays the cost of the publication, the title shall vest in the person who found or saved the property, unless the property was found in the course of employment by an employee of the city, in which case the property shall be sold at public auction. (D) If the reported value of the property is less than $50 $250 and no owner appears or proves his ownership of the property within 90 days, then title shall vest in the person who found or saved the property, unless the property was found in the course of employment by an employee of the city. (E) Any property not thereafter claimed by the person who found or saved the property or in the case the person who finds or saves the property fails to pay the publication fee, shall be sold pursuant to § 2.88.040. Any property not claimed or sold as provided herein may be disposed of pursuant to § 2.88.060.” Section 2. If any section, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part hereof. The City Council of the City of Monrovia hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be published as required by law. INTRODUCED this 18th day of December, 2018. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 15th day of January, 2019. . AYES: Councilmembers Crudgington, Spicer, Mayor Pro Tem Shevlin, and
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Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOYCE CALAVAN CASE NO. 19STPB00255
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JOYCE CALAVAN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by WALTER ALLEN CALAVAN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that WALTER ALLEN CALAVAN be appointed as personal representative to administer 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 Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/11/19 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner ONYINYE N. ANYAMA - SBN 262152 ANYAMA LAW FIRM, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 18000 STUDEBAKER ROAD, SUITE 325 CERRITOS CA 90703 1/24, 1/28, 1/31/19 CNS-3214699# ARCADIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: HENRY SHIAO LIN CASE NO. 19STPB00526
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of HENRY SHIAO LIN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SUSAN SUH SHIH in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SUSAN SUH SHIH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the
Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/19/19 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner VINCENT Y. LIN - SBN 201419 LAW OFFICES OF VINCENT Y. LIN 17700 CASTLETON STREET, SUITE 263 CITY OF INDUSTRY CA 91748 1/24, 1/28, 1/31/19 CNS-3214593# ARCADIA WEEKLY
Public Notices OFFICIAL NOTICE INVITING BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Director of Public Works will receive sealed bids for furnishing all materials, labor, and equipment required to complete construction for the following work: SD: 5; SPECS: 7425; BID DOC FEE: $75; PROJECT: Live Oak Library Refurbishment Project 22 West Live Oak Avenue Arcadia, CA 91007; DATE OF BID OPENING: February 14, 2019. Copies of the project manual and drawings may be downloaded free of charge from the County of Los Angeles, Public Works website (http://dpw.lacounty. gov/go/constructioncontracts), or may be purchased for the fee stated above at the Cashier's office, Public Works, 900 South Fremont Avenue, Mezzanine, Alhambra, California 91803. For bid information, please contact Mr. Sami Gharib of Business Relations and Contracts Division at (626) 458-2552. Each bid shall be submitted on the required form, sealed, and filed at the Cashier's office no later than 10:45 a.m. on the date indicated. Bids will be publicly opened, examined, and declared by Public Works at 11:00 a.m. on this date in the conference rooms at 900 South Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, California 91803. This project requires the general contractor firm to possess a B license classification at the time of bid. In addition to the above, the general contractor must satisfy at least one of the following two minimum requirements for qualification experience: OPTION 1 – LIBRARY PROJECT EXPERIENCE The general contractor shall have completed as a prime contractor, a minimum of one Public Library (as defined by Section 18810 (p) of the California Education Code) project (new or refurbishment) within the last 10 years, where the final contract value of work was at least $3 million. School, Academic, or Special Libraries, as also defined in Section 18810, will not be considered as Public Libraries under this option; OROPTION 2– PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT EXPERIENCE The general contractor shall have completed as a prime contractor, within the last 5 years, at least one new building project or refurbishment project for a public entity at a construction value of at least $3 million and a total square footage of at least 7,000 square feet, which included at least three of the following construction elements: low voltage and telecommunication systems, interior acousti-
cal treatment, custom millwork, or LEED Certification. The general contractor shall submit verification of such qualifying experience on the County provided form at the time of bid submittal. For both options, the County will determine, in its sole discretion, whether or not the information provided at the time of bid submittal meets the requirements for qualifying experience in order for the general contractor to be considered a responsive and qualified bidder for this project. The general contractor and all of its subcontractors of any tier shall be required to pay prevailing wages to all workers employed in the execution of the project in accordance with Labor Code Section 1770. Copies of the prevailing rate per diem wages are on file at the Department of Public Works, which shall be made available to any interested party upon request. PREBID CONFERENCE Public Works Project Management Division I will hold a prebid conference at 10 a.m., on January 24, 2019, at the project site, 22 West Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007, to provide information on the scope of work and answer basic questions from the potential bidders. Detailed questions or additional information must be submitted in writing to Mr. Sami Gharib with Public Works Business Relations and Contracts Division at Fax No. (626) 979-5311 or you may contact him at (626) 458-2552. OTHER INSTRUCTIONS The County supports and encourages equal opportunity contracting. The contractor shall make good faith efforts as defined in Section 2000 of the Public Contract Code relating to contracting with Community Business Enterprises. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive technical or inconsequential errors and discrepancies in bids submitted in the public's interest. Si necesita información en español, por favor llame al Teléfono (626) 458 2563. Individuals requiring reasonable accessibility accommodations may request written materials in alternate formats, physical accessibility accommodations, sign language interpreters or other reasonable accommodations by contacting our departmental Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator at (626) 458-4081, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday (excluding holidays). Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may make contact by first dialing the California Relay Service at 7-1-1. Requests should be made at least one week in advance to ensure availability. When making a reasonable accommodation request, please reference[PJ-I]. Individuos que requieran acomodamiento razonable accesible pueden solicitar materiales escritos en formatos alternativos, acomodamiento físico accesible, intérpretes en lenguaje de señas Americano u otros acomodamientos razonables comunicándose con nuestro Coordinador Departamental del Acto de Americanos con Incapacidades al (626) 458 4081, de 7:30 a.m. a 5:00 p.m., Lunes a Jueves (excluyendo dίas festivos). Personas sordas o con problemas auditivos pueden comunicarse primero marcando al Servicio de Difusión de California al 7-1-1. Solicitudes pueden hacerse por lo menos una semana antes para asegurar disponibilidad. Cuándo se haga una petición razonable para acomodo, por favor mencione [PJ-I]. By order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, dated January 15, 2019. Specs. 7425 CELIA ZAVALA, EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 1/24, 1/31/19 CNS-3210386# ARCADIA WEEKLY
Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2018-04499 A.P.N.: 8504-019-010 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.] YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/18/2006. 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 TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2424h(b), (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), 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, 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: CHRISTOPHER LORENZO, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Entra Default Solutions, LLC 1355 Willow Way, Suite 115, Concord, California 94520 Phone: (925) 272-4993 Deed of Trust Recorded 1/3/2007 as Instrument No. 20070009344 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 2/13/2019 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $475,692.05 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 120 N SUNSET PL MONROVIA, CA 91016 to be sold: A.P.N.: 8504-019-010 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. We are attempting to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these 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.servicelinkASAP.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2018-04499. 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. 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. Date: 1/11/2019 Entra Default Solutions, LLC Koland Mattie, Trustee's Sale Officer A-4681724 01/24/2019, 01/31/2019, 02/07/2019 MONROVIA WEEKLY
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Pasadena Locks Up Share of League Title With Solid Win Over Hoover No one said it was going to be easy, but it’s difficult to think otherwise as Pasadena boys’ basketball has seemingly breezed through Pacific League action. With their latest 89-69 blowout over Hoover on Tuesday, the Bulldogs have done it again and claimed at least a share of the Pacific League title. Their 11-0 record has them sitting pretty on top of the standings and will now only need one more win to become outright champs.
Despite Pasadena’s dominance, it took a while for the team to get going against Hoover. At the end of the first quarter, both squads were knotted up at 18, but it was Hoover that wound up taking a 37-35 lead into halftime. It was an exceptional half for the Tornadoes considering they were tied with Arcadia for last place with a 1-9 record. However, Pasadena went into maximum overdrive in the third quarter by outscoring
The Bulldogs do away with Hoover to claim at least a share of the Pacific League title on Tuesday. – File photo by Aaron Valdez / Beacon Media News
Hoover 24-10. Pasadena poured it on in the final frame as they cruised to their seventh straight victory. This game also marked the Bulldogs’ eighth this season in which they won by 20 points or more. The Bulldogs’ offense was led by senior Darius Mason-Robertson, who finished with 28 points, six rebounds, seven assists, four steals and two blocks. Davian Brown also had himself a nice outing as he dropped
10 points to go along with six rebounds, six assists and three blocks. Other than winning a piece of the league title, Pasadena also received a good performance from Danny Pina, who is just coming off an injury that had him sidelined for quite some time. The senior tallied 20 points while dishing out five assists. Pasadena will look to claim the Pacific League title all for themselves as they host Burroughs (4-6) on Friday at 7 p.m.
Monrovia Comes Out Flat in Loss to League-Leading La Cañada This season was a promising one for Monrovia boys’ basketball, but the team’s latest 77-38 loss to La Cañada signals a bitter end to its 2018-19 campaign. Outside of a few nice wins here and there, the Wildcats have had a rough year as they completely fell out of contention for the Rio Hondo League title on Tuesday. La Cañada was much too polished of team for a struggling Monrovia side that was dealt its fourth loss in a row and 15th of the season. The Wildcats jumped out to a decent start on Tuesday as they matched the Spartans bucket for bucket to end the first quarter even at 10. Unfortunately, they were complete-
No room for error as Arcadia, Crescenta Valley and Burroughs battle it out for the top spot in league. – File photo by Aaron Valdez / Beacon Media News– File photo by Aaron Valdez / Beacon Media News Monrovia boys’ basketball drops to 1-5 in Rio Hondo League action after suffering 77-38 loss to La Cañada on Tuesday. – File photo by Aaron Valdez / Beacon Media News
ly outclassed by La Cañada’s high-powered offense and were outscored 67-28 in the remaining three quarters. The last time Monrovia won a game was when it throttled last-place Blair
77-33 on Jan. 11. With only four games left in the season, the Wildcats will limp to the finish line as they prepare to host Blair (0-6) on Thursday in hopes of picking up any sort of consolation along the way.
Arcadia Blows Past Muir Mustangs in Heated League Title Race In a super competitive Pacific League, Arcadia girls’ soccer has taken care of business in its last couple games, defeating Burbank 4-0 last week while thrashing Muir 9-0 on Tuesday. Despite a painful 2-1 loss to Crescenta Valley(CV) on Jan. 11, the 8-1-1 Apaches are still in great shape to win the league title. However, that definitely won’t be a walk in the park as both Burroughs and Crescenta Valley are tied
for first place at 9-1-1. While the loss to CV is a setback, Arcadia did manage to get the best of Burroughs 3-2 back on Jan. 8. This series of events has essentially ensured a photo finish in the race for the league crown and it is very likely we will see co-champions when the dust clears. The Apaches, however, have made it clear that they want no part in that based on their recent performances against Burbank and especially
Muir. The last-place Mustangs could not keep pace in Tuesday’s game against Arcadia. The Apaches dominated in all facets of the contest, jumping out to a 4-0 lead by the half and then finishing Muir off with five goals in the second. By the time this article is published, Arcadia will have played Pasadena (5-3-2), while their next game will be on Friday against Glendale (5-5-1).
Apaches Rachelle Yang, Jeffrey Castillo, and Lauren Ko are headed to top university sports programs. – Courtesy photo / AUSD
Five Arcadia High Athletes Sign to Play in NCAA Division I & II and difficult.” She reflected, “I started my recruiting process during my sophomore year, and actually verbally committed to a different school, James Madison University [JMU], the beginning of my junior year. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, under Sports
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