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Arcadia’s Santa Anita Main Track to Reopen Today After Rash of Fatalities Mayor Pro Tem April Verlato listens intently to fellow councilmembers during the hearing last week. –Photo by Terry Miller/Beacon Media News
19 horses have died at Santa Anita Race Track since December 2018
Is Historic Preservation Important to Arcadia? Galen PATTERSON
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Arcadia’s most recent City Council meeting saw the consideration of the city’s most recent historic preservation ordinance proposal. Although the ordinance did not pass, it was not entirely dismissed. Several members of the council agreed that the city should adopt some sort of policy on historic preservation, but the concerns of the citizens that spoke at the meeting shed light on the fears Arcadians have on the issue. One of the most common concerns public speakers had was a genuine fear of home-
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he main track will reopen for training on Thursday, Feb. 28. “We feel it is prudent to wait another day in order that we can more thoroughly analyze soil samples and make any adjustments, if necessary,” said Mike Willman, spokesman for Santa Anita Race Track. One day after Santa Anita announced it was closing the track Monday and Tuesday for surface and soil sampling amid a rash of racehorse deaths, another horse died during training Monday morning, the Los Angeles Times reported. Horse racing is a noble sport but also a precarious one for jockeys as well as the thoroughbreds they ride whether in a race or training. The death of any horse is very heartbreaking at Santa Anita. The latest victim, Charmer John, a 3-year-old gelding, was euthanized after he suffered a catastrophic injury to his left front fetlock. He was the 19th horse death at Santa Anita since Dec. 26, according to the Times. A statement from Santa Anita Tuesday said:
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Tale of Two Cities: Arcadia and Bygone Arcadia Noted historians slighted by longtime councilman’s remarks Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
SEE RACETRACK PAGE 13 Santa Anita has experienced 11.5 inches of rain and near-record cold temperatures this month which experts believe contributed to recent racehorse deaths. – Photo by Terry Miller/Beacon Media News
In many ways, one could describe the people of Arcadia by paraphrasing Charles Dickens. It was the best of times it was the worst of times, wisdom and foolishness, when discussing historic preservation last Tuesday at the council meeting. During last week’s epic Arcadia City Council meeting
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owner’s rights being infringed upon. The proposed ordinance had allowed the City Council to vote under extreme cases, to override the homeowner’s rights and designate the structure a historic resource, barring it from destruction. The council agreed that for the city to preserve a property in jeopardy, it should require a supermajority vote (4 votes out of 5) to pass. One Arcadian spoke about how people will not necessarily flock to Arcadia to see her house, which was on the list of potential historic resources. The list of potential historic resources was a list compiled by an outside
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on historic preservation, one councilman took great lengths to ridicule some highly respected local historians who have devoted their lives to preserving the history of Arcadia and when the councilman claimed the razing of Anoakia was due in part to an earthquake there was an audible gasp. “That place was destroyed by the Whittier earthquake. I don’t know if SEE TWO CITIES PAGE 12
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Historical Legacies of Arcadia, Monrovia, Pasadena and Sierra Madre Women TABLE OF CONTENTS News & Community. . 3-4, 12-13 Crime Blotters . . . . 5 Break Time. . . 6 Events Calendar . . . 7 Education . . . 8 Arts & Entertainment . . . 10 Lifestyle . . . 14-15 Business . . . 16 Local Worship Services. . 17 Classifieds . . . 18 Obituary . . . 19 Regional News . . . 20 Sports . . . 19 Opinion . . . 22-23 - STAFF BOX Publisher Von Raees CEO Jesse Dillon COO Andrea Olivas Operations Manager Amelia Lucero News Editor / Photographer Terry Miller Production Designer Jose Virrueta Copy Editor Fabiola Diaz Weekly Contributors Alejandra Cordero Susan Motander John Orona Galen Patterson Emily G. Peters May S. Ruiz Aaron Valdez Sales Fred Bankston José Luis Correa Genesis Arreola Legal Advertising Annette Reyes Jessica Knight Accounting Vera Shamon Marketing Alejandra Becerril Editorial editorial@beaconmedianews.com Production production@beaconmedianews. com Social Media Social@beaconmedianews.com Advertising advertising@beaconmedianews. com Distribution distribution@beaconmedianews. com Accounting accounting@beaconmedianews.com Marketing marketing@beaconmedianews.com General Inquiries info@beaconmedianews.com
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omen’s History Month began as a weeklong celebration in March declared by President Jimmy Carter in 1980. According to National Women's History Alliance, in 1987 Congress declared the whole month of March as Women’s History Month to recognize the “extraordinary achievements of American women.” This has expanded over time and has been celebrated for 32 years since its establishment. We carry this tradition into the present, fully embracing the historical and present-day achievements of women in our local communities. Arcadia
Anita Baldwin -Historical Figure Anita Baldwin is one of the daughters of Arcadia’s benefactor, Lucky Baldwin. As a Baldwin, she inherited her father’s love of horses and generosity. One of the most notable legacies Anita left for Arcadians is the construction of Anoakia, her large, 17,000-square-foot Italian Renaissance style mansion on Baldwin Ranch. Unfortunately, the house no longer stands. Monrovia Anna H. Jones -Civil Rights Activist Civil rights activist. Suffragist. Educator. Founder of the Anna H. Jones (Colored Women’s) Club. All these titles were ones Anna H. Jones possessed. According to historical references, Jones sought to improve conditions for African-Americans through education. Daniela Mazzeo-Teacher
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Daniela Mazzeo came to be a teacher after her own experience in Monrovia schools. Mazzeo teaches at Clifton Middle School in Monrovia and was recently honored for her tremendous work in the classroom. She explains that the women in her life have inspired her desire to teach and value education. Pasadena
Octavia E. Butler -Writer One of Pasadena’s beloved creators of art is AfricanAmerican science fiction writer Octavia Butler. As a child Butler would frequent the library. Butler’s mother tried to discourage her from writing and wanted her to become a secretary. Butler persisted, eventually becoming a recognized and award-winning writer Sierra Madre Alice Brugman-Historical Figure Some may not see the beauty of vines, but Alice Brugman - being the plant person she was - went out and bought one anyways in 1894 for only 75 cents. She carried the wisteria vine in a gallon can and planted it in her Sierra Madre home. Little did she know the vine would grow up to be one of the oldest, largest blossoming plants in world records.
Rachelle ArizmendiCouncilmember Rachelle Arizmendi, she plays her role in the community through her service as a Sierra Madre councilmember, vice president of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment and other organizations. “I see my role as an elected official more as a representative of the community rather than a leader. It is my job and responsibilities to ensure that the decisions I make and actions I take are in the best interest of the city and my constituents,” said Arizmendi. There are many more women within our community that have influenced local government, schools, and movements in various capacities. To the women who have left their mark in history and to the women who continue to inspire us today, we honor your strength, your power, and your determination to lead.
Sierra Madre Cohousing Advocate Discusses Options to Age Well in Community
Mardi Gras King and Queen Dino Clarizio, MD, and his wife, Hope. – Courtesy photo
Mardi Gras Celebration to Benefit Arcadia’s Methodist Hospital The 24th annual Mardi Gras Food Fest benefitting the cancer program at Methodist Hospital of Southern California will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5 at Sirona’s Restaurant in Santa Anita Park. The event is presented by the Methodist Hospital Foundation and promises to once again be filled with great fun, prizes, and entertainment. Mardi Gras will feature gourmet foods from more than 30 of the San Gabriel Valley’s most popular restaurants, as well as offering libations, a festive parade,
crazy costumes, live music, an exciting silent auction, and mysterious raffle boxes all for a great cause. The event also includes dancing to the ’80z All-Stars live band, and the traditional Mardi Gras parade. More than 800 guests attended last year’s celebration and helped raise $145,000 for the new Joint & Spine Pavilion at Methodist Hospital, which opened in April 2018. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, under Community
Learn about the Danish model of housing that develops sustainable, energy efficient, vibrant, progressive neighborhoods where active adults can thrive. This innovative model brings back an old-fashioned concept – a place where you know your neighbors. Alexandria Levitt, gerontologist (USC) and housing advocate will discuss cohousing for adults 50 and older. The free presentation will be held on March 16 at the Sierra Madre Public Library from 1-2:30 pm. The address is 440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Cohousing neighborhoods are composed of privately owned homes/condos clustered around shared open space and extensive common facilities to create an urban village feel. Environmental sustainability is a core value in cohousing projects. Cohousing offers its residents a place to know and care about each other in a community of their own design. For more information about cohousing visit Levittcoho.com.
“Now more than ever living in a neighborhood with a strong sense of community and purpose is good medicine for us and our planet,” said Alexandria Levitt. – Courtesy photo
Monrovia Author Hosts Book Signing in Arcadia Former Rose Hills funeral arranger Darlene Incando of Monrovia will discuss and sign her book, "What You Can Do Now," on March 12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Rod's Grill (41 W. Huntington Drive) in Arcadia. The book goes beyond basic funeral arrangements and takes a unique look at what one can do to ease the grieving process of family and friends at the time of one’s passing. Anyone purchasing a book will get $5 off on beef dip sandwiches, courtesy of the
author. The last words she heard from her late husband, Tony, as he was being wheeled out of his hospital room for some tests were: "Dar, would you get me a beef dip sandwich from Rod's Grill so I can eat it when I get back. I am sooo hungry." There were complications and Tony ended up on life support and died the next day. March 12 would have been his 84th birthday. For more information, call (626) 233-2534.
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Pasadena Celebrates One City, One Story With Hernán Diaz To celebrate the 17th year of Pasadena’s One City, One Story community reading project, the public is invited to a conversation with Hernán Diaz, author of this year’s selected novel “In the Distance,” Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m. in the All Saints Church Sanctuary (132 N. Euclid Ave.). Diaz will discuss his experiences writing “In the Distance.” A question and answer session led by Pasadena Public Library Director Michelle Perera will immediately follow. Attendees are encouraged to bring their copies of “In the Distance” for the author to sign following the discussion. Diaz’s books will be available for sale and signing following the program. The event is free and open to the public. Fee-based event parking is available in surrounding parking facilities. Free parking is available at Pasadena Central Library. “In the Distance” is about a Western trek through America’s frontier in the 1800s. Penniless and alone in California, a young Swedish boy travels east on foot in search of his brother. Driven back over and over again
Pasadena Public Library. – Courtesy photo / Doctor Doctorstein
on his journey through vast expanses, Håkan meets naturalists, criminals, religious fanatics, Indians and lawmen, and his exploits turn him into a legend. Diaz defies the conventions of historical fiction and genre, offering a probing look at the stereotypes that populate our past and a portrait of radical foreignness. Born in Argentina, author Hernán Diaz boarded a freighter to Sweden with his family when he was two years old, escaping the military junta that had just seized power. After several years in Stockholm, his family returned to Buenos Aires, where Diaz attended college
before winning a British Council grant to pursue his master’s degree in London. Now a 20-year resident of New York City, he holds a PhD from New York University, has been an assistant professor at the State University of NY and is currently the Associate Director of the Hispanic Institute for Latin American and Iberian Cultures and Managing Editor of the RHM (Revista Hispánica Moderna) academic journal for Columbia University. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com under Community
Dial-A-Ride progresses its transition to service ADA individuals. – Courtesy photo
MONROVIA DIAL-A-RIDE TRANSITIONS TO ADA SYSTEM The City of Monrovia is pressing forward and making good progress in the transition to dial-a-ride vans to a closed ADA system, where riders will have to get pre-registered in order to access the vans. All ambulatory non-ADA customers also have the option of utilizing Lyft for their public transportation needs.
Based on current progress, starting in February, the City will be requiring that individuals be pre-registered with the City in order to use ADA vans. That pre-registration process requires that passengers provide proof of their ADA needs through simple certifications (doctor certification, DMV notice, or
other proof of ADA need). The City plans on utilizing February as a transitional period, though, and no customer will be turned away from service during the month. However, on March 1, services will be mandating that advance certifications be obtained prior to dispatching ADA vans for passenger pick-up.
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ARCADIA Feb. 17 Shortly before 1:27 p.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding the activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. An investigation revealed a 37-year-old male from Los Angeles and a 45-year-old male transient from Hollywood were in possession of the stolen bicycle and tracker. They were arrested. At approximately 4:25 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of Fairview Avenue regarding a grand theft report. The victim discovered her jewelry went missing after she hired a cleaning company to clean her carpets. The investigation is ongoing. Feb. 18 Just after 3:16 a.m., an officer attempted to contact a suspicious subject walking in the 100 block of East Live Oak Avenue when the subject began to run. The officer located the suspect and an investigation revealed the 33-year-old male from Long Beach was on Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) and was in possession of stolen property from a nearby unlocked vehicle. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At approximately 4:51 a.m., an officer responded to the 400 block of Harvard Drive regarding an activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. The officer determined a 33-yearold male from Sylmar and a 35-year-old female from Panorama City were in possession of the stolen property. The male suspect was also on PRCS and both suspects were charged with being in possession of unlawful paraphernalia and controlled substances. They were arrested Feb. 19 Around 9:02 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 600 block of West Camino Real Avenue
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regarding a fraud report. The victim discovered unknown suspect(s) used his identifiable information to open more than 10 credit card accounts without his permission. The victim does not know how the suspect obtained their personal information or the identity of the suspect. Feb. 20 Shortly after 6:51 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1300 block of North Baldwin Avenue regarding a residential burglary report. An investigation revealed unknown suspects smashed a rear window, ransacked the home, and fled with an unknown amount of property. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Feb. 21 Before 11:06 a.m., an officer responded to the 24Hour Fitness parking lot, 125 N. First Ave., regarding an attempted vehicle burglary report. The victim discovered an unknown suspect attempted to enter her locked vehicle by damaging the lock, however, failed to gain entry. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Around 6:03 p.m., an officer responded to Victoria’s Secret, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a grand theft report. A loss prevention employee witnessed the suspect steal approximately $4,600 worth of merchandise before he fled to an awaiting vehicle. The suspect is described as a black male in his 30s, approximately 6 feet tall, medium build, “scruffy” facial hair, seen wearing a black beanie, black pull over jacket, and black sweat pants. He fled in a black four-door sedan with tinted windows. The investigation is ongoing. Feb. 22 At about 1:37 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department (APD) front counter regarding a fraud report. The victim stated that his brother, a 42-year-old male from Arcadia, had used his name and birth date while being arrest-
ed for various vehicle code violations and driving under the influence. The investigation is ongoing. Just before 5:17 p.m., an officer responded to the APD front counter regarding a theft report. The victim alleged that her brother stole her Macy’s gift card, valued at $101.36. The 24-year-old male from Arcadia is outstanding at the time of this report. Feb. 23 Shortly after 9:03 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of West Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue for lane straddling and failing to obey traffic signs. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the 66-year-old male from Rosemead was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The suspect was cited in the field due to medical concerns. At approximately 3:12 p.m., an officer responded to Victoria’s Secret, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a grand theft report. The manager discovered the $1,353.70 theft during an inventory of the store. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.
MONROVIA Feb. 14 At 12:10 p.m., an attempted robbery was reported in the 1600 block of South Myrtle. The previous night, the male victim was walking on the street and was assaulted by four unknown male suspects. The suspects tried to pull his backpack off of him and a bystander interfered. The suspects ran east and out of sight. Feb. 15 At 12:34 a.m., a caller reported a loud domestic dispute in the 700 block of West Foothill. Officers arrived and contacted the subjects. An in-
vestigation revealed the couple was involved in an argument that escalated to them pushing each other, causing injuries. The male subject was determined to be the primary aggressor and was arrested for domestic violence. At 8:26 a.m., a subject called to report his vehicle was burglarized while he was inside Canyon Park. An officer responded and discovered that several other vehicles had also been burglarized. The suspects targeted hatchback vehicles, smashing the rear hatch window and rummaging for valuables while the owners were inside Canyon Park. Feb. 16 At 4:12 p.m., police dispatch received a call from a hotel in the 700 block of West Huntington. A subject was refusing to pay his hotel bill and refusing to leave the hotel room. The manager requested police remove him from the room. Officers asked the subject to leave the room, but he refused. A computer check of the subject revealed he also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Officers entered the room and found the subject standing just inside the door, holding a large rock. Officers told the subject to drop the rock, but he would not comply. One of the officers activated his taser and the subject was taken into custody. Feb.17 At 1:11 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 100 block of West Palm when she saw a subject she knew had several warrants for his arrest and was in violation of a court order. The warrants were confirmed and the subject was arrested and taken into custody. At 2:38 a.m., a resident in the 500 block of West Duarte called to report that her unlocked vehicle was ransacked during the night. The vehicle was parked in a rear parking lot of the complex. Nothing was missing. Feb. 18 At 8:05 a.m., a customer
at a coffee shop in the 600 block of West Huntington walked outside the store and found a motorist had collided into his parked motorcycle and left without leaving a note. The damage was significant enough that the motorist should have known they collided into the motorcycle. . At 10:23 a.m., a resident in the 400 block of West Duarte reported her husband was yelling at her and she needed help. Officers responded and separated the two subjects to investigate. The investigation revealed the husband became angry with his wife and threw a glass jar at her, trying to hit her with it. She moved and the jar hit the wall behind her, breaking the jar. Officers arrested the male subject, who later bailed out of jail. A temporary emergency restraining order was obtained and served prior to his release. Feb. 19 At 8:27 a.m., a resident in the 600 block of West Foothill called to report a possible electricity theft involving an occupied vehicle. Officers arrived and contacted both occupants of the vehicle. The female occupant had two outstanding warrants for her arrest and she was arrested. The other occupant was released at the scene. No evidence was discovered to prove a theft of electricity. Feb. 20 At 5:30 p.m., security at a store in the 500 block of West Huntington called police to report a shoplifter that had just left their store with merchandise without paying. Officers responded to the area and apprehended the suspect. The property was recovered and returned to the store. The subject was taken into custody and a computer check revealed he also had a warrant for his arrest, which was added to his charges. At 6:47 p.m., a loss prevention employee from a business in the 500 block of West Huntington reported a male subject that had just shoplifted from their store.
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Officers responded to the area, apprehended the subject, and the property was returned to the store. The suspect was arrested . At 10:45 p.m., while handling a call for service in the 300 block of West Huntington, an officer ran an unrelated vehicle license plate which returned stolen out of Los Angeles. LAPD was notified, along with the registered owner, and the vehicle was recovered. Feb. 21 At 3:51 a.m., a resident in the 1200 block of South Magnolia called to report a vehicle traveling northbound on Magnolia that collided into several parked vehicles. The driver exited the vehicle and fled from the scene on a skateboard. No other description was given. Officers searched the area, but did not locate the driver. .
SIERRA MADRE Feb. 21 Officers contacted a man walking in the roadway after receiving multiple calls for service in the area of Canyon Crest Drive and Orange Drive at about 11:30 p.m. The man apparently had mental health issues and was not able to provide basic information. Officers determined the man was unable to care for himself and was placed on a 72 hour hold at a local hospital. At 11:30 p.m. officers responded to the 600 block of W. Sierra Madre Blvd. to take a report from a resident that her vehicle had been tampered with. An unknown person(s) removed the passenger side mirror and left the location. Feb. 23 A resident in the 00 block of N. Lima St. came to the station’s lobby to report that a 24-inch Mongoose bicycle, purple in color, was taken from his front yard sometime between Feb. 22 at about 7 p.m. and Feb. 23 at 8 a.m. The suspect(s) fled in an unknown direction.
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FRIDAY - MARCH 1 Digital Nature 2019 at LA Arboretum, March 1-3 from 6-9 p.m. (301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007). In addition to the amazing video and sound art installations, the evenings include a no-host bar and food will be available for purchase. Tickets range from $10 to $18. For more information, visit Arboretum.org. - ARCADIA
PUPPIES & PAINTBRUSHES MARCH 2 FROM 11AM - 1PM
Shawn Jones Band at Arcadia Blues Club, March 1 from 7-11:30 p.m. (16 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006). Jones’s ability to combine undeniable guitar playing, singing, writing, and heartfelt emotion, impressed Waylon Jennings and ensured the release of his fifth studio album. Tickets are $10 if purchased in advance. For more information, visit ArcadiaBluesClub.com. - ARCADIA
Puppies & Paintbrushes at Wheat Shop, March 2 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (39 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103). The workshop will be led by the talented artist Sarah, of Paint My Buddy, who will walk you through the steps to create a masterpiece of your pup. Tickets are $37 and include all the materials needed. For more information, visit Eventbrite. com. – PASADENA
Karaoke Night at Pacific Plate Brewing Co., March 1 from 6-10 p.m. (1999 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Show off your vocal range and have some tacos from LA Taco Company. Admission is free but food and drinks are not. For more information, visit @ PacificPlateBrewing on Facebook. – MONROVIA Ambient Church Los Angeles at First United Methodist Church, March 1 from 7-10 p.m. (500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101). Ambient Church is a nomadic experiential event series dedicated to working with artists to bring new ecologies to architecturally unique spaces through transcendent audio and visual performance. William Basinski will perform his latest work “On Time Out of Time,” a performance featuring architecturally-mapped projections created by visual artist and motion graphics designer Eric Epstein. General admission is $40. For more information, visit Ambient.Church. - PASADENA
SATURDAY - MARCH 2 Free Wing at Matt Denny’s, March 2 from 7-10 p.m. (145 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006). Unwind with an evening of classic rock. Admission is free but food and drinks are not. For more information, visit MattDennys.com. – ARCADIA Pasadena Film Tour at Pasadena Memorial Park, March 2 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (85 E. Holly St., Pasadena, CA 91103). Join filming locations explorer Jared Cowan as he guides you throughout Pasadena in a comfortable limo bus to some of the most iconic filming locations of your favorite movies and television shows. Tickets are $49.95. For more information, visit VisitPasadena.com. – PASADENA Angela O’Neill & The Outrageous 8 at Myrtle Tree Café, March 2 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. (405 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Enjoy an evening of swing and big band jazz as these veteran players are led by Ms. O’Neill who has been described as a “cross between a jazz diva and a Broadway theater star.” Admission is free but food and drinks are not. For more information, visit @myrtletreecafe on Facebook. - MONROVIA
SUNDAY - MARCH 3 108th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition: Meet the Artists
VIEW FULL LIST OF EVENTS ON Our Website “Lion: A Newfoundland Dog” by Edwin Henry Landseer (1802-1873). – Courtesy photo
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at the former location of PMCA, March 3 from 2-4 p.m. (490 Union St., Pasadena, CA 91101). Exhibiting artists Peter Adams, Cliff Barnes, William Galvez, Jacqueline Kamin, Eric Merrell, and Rodolfo Rivademar share insights on their works. Registration is free. For more information, visit CaliforniaArtClub.org. - PASADENA “Tuesdays With Morrie” at Sierra Madre Playhouse, March 3 at 2:30 p.m. (87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). Author Mitch Albom is reunited with his dying college professor Morrie Schwartz, who teaches Albom about the meaning of life. Tickets range from $20 to $40. For more information, visit SierraMadrePlayhouse.org. – SIERRA MADRE K-von at The Ice House, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. (24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106). On stage, K-von has become a crowd favorite as he pokes fun at himself, current events, and of course, the perils of growing up with a dad from the Middle-East, and a mom from Middle-America. General Admission is $18 and VIP is $34. For more information, visit IceHouseComedy.com. - PASADENA
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Comedy Night at Mt. Lowe Brewing Co., March 4 from 7-9 p.m. (150 E. Saint Joseph St., Arcadia, CA 91006). What goes better with beer than laughter? Admission
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TUESDAY - MARCH 5 Tuesday Musicale at Pasadena Central Library, March 5 at 12:30 p.m. (285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91101). Various talented musicians - playing the cello, flute, and piano – will perform works by Mendelssohn, von Weber, Wanhal, and Fauré. This is a free concert. For more information, call (626) 537-1735. - PASADENA Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Party at White Horse Lounge, March 5 from 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. (41 S. De Lacey Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105). There will be live bands, burlesque troops, dancing, drinking, and an authentic spread of Cajun/Creole cuisine by Chef Thomas. You can RSVP now to be placed on a ticket list and organizers will contact you regarding ticket packages and table availability. For more information, visit WhiteHorsePasadena.com. - PASADENA
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 6 A Classical Kaleidoscope at Arcadia Public Library, March 6 from 7-8:15 p.m. (20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91006). Paul Stein on violin, Valentina Wen-Ting
Huang on piano, and Maksim Velichkin on cello, perform classics from Mendelssohn and Beethoven. Admission is free but seating is limited to 150 people. For more information, call (626) 294-4808. - ARCADIA
THURSDAY - MARCH 7 Harry Potter Trivia Night at Copper Still Grill, March 7 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (610 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Win some prizes when you compete at this 18-and-older event hosted by the Monrovia Public Library. Admission is free; arrive early for a chance at happy hour prices. For more information, visit @ MonroviaLibrary on Facebook. – MONROVIA Marc Cohn at The Rose, March 7 at 6 p.m. (245 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101). Grammy awardwinning musician Marc Cohn is known for hits like “Walking in Memphis” and “Silver Thunderbird.” Tickets range from $38 to $58. For more information, visit WhereMusicMeetsTheSoul.com. – PASADENA Alanna & These Fine Gentlemen at The Mixx, March 7 from 8-11 p.m. (443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101). A fine blend of jazz, bossa-nova, blues and pop featuring Alanna Vicente on vocals and trombone, Shin Kawasaki on guitar, Evan Calbi on bass, and Amos Przekaza on drums. There is no cover charge for this event. For more information, visit TheMixxPasadena.com. - PASADENA
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DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING FOR THESE 4 SCHOLARSHIPS The Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund (TASF), the Cathay Bank Foundation, Royal Business Bank, and Mega Bank are offering scholarships for the fall of 2019. The deadline to apply for all scholarships listed here is Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. 2019 Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund TASF is focused on helping economically-challenged Taiwanese American youth fulfill their dreams of obtaining higher education. This year, TASF will give ten $5,000 scholarships to students of Taiwanese descent planning to attend a university/college in the fall of 2019 and first year college students continuing their education in the fall of 2019. Eligibility: - U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident and direct blood descendant of a Taiwanese citizen. - High school senior or first year college student residing in the U.S. - Plan to attend a univer-
Scholarship winners at the TASF 2018 Awards Luncheon. – Courtesy photo / Facebook, @TASscholarshipFund
sity or college as a first or second year full-time student in the fall of 2019 (If selected, high school seniors must submit college acceptance letter for verification.) - Have a minimum cumulative unweighted high school/college GPA of 3.0. - Have a household income at or below the federal/state/county low income level (Must be able to show 2017 or 2018 tax return
should applicant be selected for award.) - The scholarship is open to all majors. For more information and to apply, visit TAScholarshipFund.org. 2019 Cathay Bank Scholarship Program Cathay Bank Foundation is committed to supporting youth residing in its business service territories to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a
higher education and will award twenty $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors planning to attend college as full-time, degree-seeking students beginning in the fall of 2019. Eligibility: - High school seniors who reside in California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington - Plan to attend a U.S.
accredited four-year college/ university or a community college in the state of California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Texas, or Washington as a first year student in the fall of 2019. (If selected, must provide college acceptance letter for verification.) - Have a minimum cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.0.
- Have a household income at or below the low income level. (If selected, must provide 2017 or 2018 tax return for verification.) - The scholarship is open to all majors and there is no ethnicity requirement. - Employees of Cathay Bank and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply. For more information and to apply, visit apcf.org/2019cathay-bank-scholarshipprogram. 2019 Royal Business Bank Scholarship Program Royal Business Bank is committed to supporting economically-challenged youth residing in its business service territories to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com under Education
Galileo Camps Coming to Arcadia, Summer 2019 Award-winning summer day camp brings unique blend of fun & enrichment to Arcadia community Galileo Camps (Galileo Learning, LLC), one of the most renowned summer day camp providers in the country, will be putting down community roots this summer at Barnhart School in Arcadia on June 17, 2019. Galileo’s mission is to develop innovators who envision and create a better world. This work is more important today than ever before. There are two primary programs: Camp Galileo (preK-fifth grade) and Galileo
Summer Quest (fifth-eight grade). In a whimsical, oneof-a-kind, joyful summer setting, kids and staff learn what it means to be a true innovator. Through imaginative themes and majors, they learn to apply a comprehensive yet straightforward framework called The Galileo Innovation Approach, which has been proven by a Stanford study to have lasting impact. Founded by CEO Glen Tripp in the Bay Area in 2002, Galileo first expanded
to Southern California in 2015. After three years in the region, SoCal camps have grown to serve 26 communities. “As a SoCal native and parent, it has been so fulfilling to bring Galileo magic to the families who are closest to my heart. This program really does teach kids how to be hopeful, bold-thinking changemakers at a time when the world needs it most,” says Sarah McDonald, VP of Southern California Operations.
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Camp Galileo caters to PreK-fifth grade students. - Courtesy photo / Facebook, @galileocamps
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‘Digital Nature 2019’ Displays Dazzle at The Arboretum May S. RUIZ MayChu@att.net
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ake The Arboretum in Arcadia your destination for an evening of dazzling contemporary art. From February 27 to March 3, the natural landscape of this beautiful garden will serve as the backdrop for ‘Digital Nature 2019,’ an art exhibit featuring unique, site-specific artworks. ‘Digital Nature’ brings together a collection of contemporary artists who explore diverse themes – butterfly camouflage, bird songs and heavy metal, and interactive digital wildflowers. They will transform The Arboretum into an outdoor gallery of illuminated art, video, and sound installations. Richard Schulhof, CEO of The Arboretum says, “There’s so much focus right now on changes that are occurring in our natural environment
around the world – global warming, the introduction of invasive species, increasing urbanization. I think there is a cascade of environmental shifts because of climate change. While that’s not the sole emphasis of this show, it’s an important focus. To bring art into the landscape where you can have an artist make a statement juxtaposing with the botanical collection here at The Arboretum is an incredibly opportune occasion. ” As the recently concluded ‘Moonlight Forest Festival’ proved, people enjoy coming to The Arboretum at night. Schulhof would like ‘Digital Nature’ to kindle the same enthusiasm but quickly points out the distinction, “This is an art exhibition – statements from artists about a variety of topics. Unlike going to a light show where you come to enjoy the beauty of visual art or presentation, like the lantern festival, this one is a more cerebral experience. “These installations will
be scattered along the paths so you come upon them as you walk, and in that sense it’s similar to that of the lantern festival. But whereas ‘Moonlight Forest’ was a continuous experience, each encounter in ‘Digital Nature’ is a discrete experience: it’s in its own gallery. But I would love for there to be an overlap; I would be delighted if people who turned up for the lantern festival came and enjoyed this exhibition.” Schulhof adds, “Shirley Alexandra Watts, a Bay Area artist and curator, who has a special interest in botanical landscapes as a context for the public exhibition, is the visionary responsible for ‘Digital Nature.’ She realized there was a rich opportunity in juxtaposing works of art with landscape and botanical collections.” Explaining the reason for the short duration of the show, Watts says, “I’ve had this long career working in gardens, and yeah, it’s only
‘Radiant Flux,’ Nami Yamamoto’s art work, poetically illustrates the process of photosynthesis. - Courtesy photo / The Arboretum
five nights but that’s how things happen in gardens – it’s ephemeral. Right now, at home, my magnolia is blooming and I’m missing it, and that’s it for this year! Things come and go and
change in gardens. For me, it’s appropriate.” That ‘Digital Nature 2019’ transpires and culminates in five nights underscores the fleeting nature of blossoms in our environment, as Watts
points out. The installations are a reminder that we need to appreciate the inherent wonders around us and recognize that we have to play an active role in preserving them for future generations.
‘Tuesdays With Morrie’ is a Hit at Sierra Madre Playhouse Fran SYVERSON syverscribe@earthlink.net
What kind of genius takes the best-selling memoir of all time, turns it into a stage play, and brings it to the Sierra Madre Playhouse? The kind that fills the house on opening night. The kind that takes Mitch and Morrie from college days and their student/professor relationship to the final days of Morrie’s life, for Morrie is dying of Lou Gehrig’s disease. Somber? Tragic? Not the way Morrie sees it. He’s too busy living life, mostly, and inveigling his erstwhile student into spending all his Tuesdays with Morrie. He’s too busy sharing what life is really about—in short, impish questions that send the audience into gales of laughter. So Mitch is once again the student, but in a class held for just one. And being a memoir, it is all based on the true-life story that happened when Albom sought out his former professor, Morrie Schwartz. Here, Mitch learns about life. Jackson Kendall is part narrator, part Mitch who finds himself in both the frustration and warmth of this long-neglected friendship. Larry Eisenberg is
The California Art Club will offer free programs during the presentation of its signature event, the annual Gold Medal Exhibition. – Courtesy photo
“Tuesdays With Morrie” will be on stage through March 31. – Courtesy photo / Facebook, @SierraMadrePlayhouse
a masterful actor as he shows gradual signs of the ALS that is devastating his body, while maintaining his infectious sense of humor. Director L. Flint Esquerra brings a sensitive touch to the nuances of emotion expressed by the men: anger, poignancy, love, humor—even crying. Albom, who wrote the bestseller of the same name, worked with Playwright Jeffrey Hatcher to adapt the book into the hit play. Celebrating opening night at a reception, Producer Christian Lebano announced that a portion of all ticket sales will be donated to the ALS Association, and that a
finale fund-raising day is planned where the entire day’s proceeds will be given too. “Tuesdays With Morrie” runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through March 31. It is playing in repertory with “Stuart Little,” a beloved childhood favorite. For reservations or more information, phone (626) 355-4318, or visit sierramadreplayhouse. org for online ticketing. Admission is $40 for general audiences, $36 for seniors (65 and older), and $20 for youth (younger than 21). The Playhouse is located at 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. in Sierra Madre.
CALIFORNIA ART CLUB TO PRESENT SERIES OF FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Designed to foster understanding of traditional fine arts The California Art Club will offer free educational programs during the presentation of its signature event – the 108th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition – on view at the former location of the Pasadena Museum of California Art from March 3 to 29, 2019. The programs will include: meet the artists events, during which participating artists will be in the gallery to answer questions about the nearly 300 works in this annual showcase of contemporary-traditional fine art. There is no admission charge to view the
exhibition, on display at 490 E. Union St. Hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Sunday, March 3, opening day events include a tour and book signing with Jean Stern from 1 – 2p.m. Jean Stern, Director of the Irvine Museum Collection at UC Irvine and an authority on the California Impressionist movement, will lead this tour. Meet the Artists – the Importance of Color and Light will be from 2– 4p.m. Gold Medal artists will discuss approaches for incorporating color and
capturing the fleeting effects of light. On Saturday, March 16 events include “Forgotten Masters” lecture with Dr. Micah Christensen from 1 – 2p.m. Art historian and curator Dr. Micah Christensen will detail the works of five artists – Simon Vouet, Hugues Merle, Francisco Pradilla, Carolus Duran, and Pietro Canonica. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com under Arts & Entertainment
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GIRLS GET INVOLVED IN STEM AT ARCADIA EVENT A group of girls sitting in a circle listened intently as Andrea Connell talked about her job writing software that will be used for Nasa’s next Mars rover mission. “For me writing code is about solving problems and making somebody’s life better,” said Connel, one of the women professionals who helped encourage girls in grades six through 12 to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at the recent 3rd Annual Los Angeles County Engaging Girls in STEM event in Arcadia. Connel, a software engineer with the Nasa Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, and 22 other women professionals from a wide array of STEM fields served as role models for about 350 girls attending the event at the L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens on Feb. 13. They talked about their jobs and how they persevered and prepared for their careers. The event was organized by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) in partnership with the L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce/ Regional STEM Hub, the UCLA
(Left to Right) Roger Chandler and Tom Beck at last week’s meeting. Chandler was the sole no vote of the Historic Preservation ordinance. - Photo by Terry Miller/Beacon Media News
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About 350 students participated in hands-on activities designed to encourage girls and young women to explore Stem careers. – Courtesy photo
Science Project, Californians Dedicated to Education and the L.A. County Arboretum. “We are proud to be a partner in introducing girls and young women to STEM and encouraging them to explore career paths in these male-dominated fields,” said event organizer Anthony Quan, STEM consultant in LACOE curriculum and instructional services. A government study shows that women are vastly underrepresented in STEM jobs and
among STEM degree holders even though they make up nearly half of the nation’s workforce and half of the college-educated workforce. “The STEM industry is lacking in women and women of color, not because you can’t do the work, but because you aren’t given the chance,” said LACOE Superintendent Debra Duardo in her remarks. “This is the day to find that inspiration, or that person who can make you believe, yes I can.”
many of you remember the Whittier earthquake, it also took down the drive-in liquor store … it took down Anoakia big time,” Councilman Chandler said. “I was taken [aback] by Roger’s tirade last night; so full of lies,” said Carol Libby of the Arcadia Historical Society and noted author of “Chronicles of Arcadia” in 2012 and “Faces and Footprints in Arcadia’s History” in 2014. “I thought of the report Martin Weil wrote on his review of the Anoakia Estate and wished I could have been able to force Roger to read it out loud to the audience there in the Council Chambers (Feb. 19). “Roger must be a miser-
able man, historic preservation is right on the top of my list.” Another author, equally stunned by Councilman Chandler’s comments is noted author Sandy Snider. “My stunned reaction at Roger’s tirade - It was, sadly, similar to what we heard during the Anoakia hearings. Carol [Libby] and I were just on the phone discussing this, and Carol thinks she may still have the report that a number of us collectively funded to counter the ‘house is falling down’ scare tactics employed at the time. We brought in Martin Weil, a noted preservation architect, and David Charlebois, a historic masonry expert, to conduct their own evaluation. As you can imagine, their findings
were dramatically different than the story Roger related last night. “As a side note, that Weil report was entirely funded by private citizens (Mary Dougherty, Carol, myself, among others) and given to the city for review. It was included in the final Anoakia report, a copy of which should be at Arcadia Library. My copy was left at the Arboretum when I retired, but not sure how carefully it has been curated since. “What a wild show that was last night! Even without Roger’s dramatic rant,” concluded Snider. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, under News
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Families Explore Thailand at Gilb Museum Program Families are invited to enjoy a morning of Thai music, snacks, and a craft at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage on Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. Featuring a performance by the Thai Community Arts and Culture Center, this engaging program encourages children to experience international cultures through taking a “hands on” approach to learning.
For more information, please call (626) 574-5440 or visit the Gilb Museum’s webpage arcadiaca.gov/government/citydepartments/museum. The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is located at 380 W. Huntington Drive. The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
This engaging program encourages children to experience Thai culture. – Courtesy photo / Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
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assessor, the Architectural Resources Group, who surveyed the city and figured out what exactly, if anything, was worth preserving. Their report came back with 188 potential structures in the city. The list has been whittled down over time to a list of “gems” within the city. Members of the council have mentioned on several occasions since the report was made public that if a building was on the list it was not automatically designated a historic
resource. Being on the list meant the property was available for consideration. However, many people at the meeting feared the list and the council agreed to throw it out. The members of City Council have not been keen to take away the rights of property owners. During last year’s council elections Councilmember Tom Beck said he was for historic preservation in some form. On the Feb. 19 council meeting, Beck said that he would like a system that is mostly voluntary, but still allows the council to vote
with a supermajority to preserve something important to the city. Councilmember Peter Amundson said “I think there are about 12 properties in the city that are worth preserving.” Local historian Carol Libby told Arcadia Weekly in an interview last year that she also believed a handful of properties were worth preserving in the city.
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“Although Santa Anita has experienced 11.5 inches of rain and near-record cold temperatures this month, dry weather and more moderate temperatures are forecast for the next several days, which will enable LaRocco’s crew to ‘peel back’ the track’s cushion to a depth of approximately five inches, where a thorough examination of the base can be undertaken. “Mick Peterson, PhD, who serves as director of the University of Kentucky’s Agricultural Equine Programs, and who evaluates soil samples from Santa Anita on a monthly basis, will be on-site
in the coming days to review Santa Anita’s sub-surface and surface data. Peterson will also be working with a newly formed committee consisting of Hall of Fame retired jockey Alex Solis, who is now a CHRB commissioner, one well-established Southern California trainer, one active jockey and one member of Santa Anita’s management team to fully evaluate all data and monitor feedback from horsemen, including trainers, jockeys and exercise riders. “Santa Anita’s main track surface, which is tested and evaluated on a daily basis by both Santa Anita and the CHRB, is one mile in circumference, with quarter mile and
seven furlong chutes located to the southwest and northeast of the ‘course proper.’ “Live racing will resume as planned, Thursday, Feb. 28, with first post time at 1 p.m.” It remains to be seen what the California Horse Racing Board will determine after the latest death at Santa Anita, but suffice to say it is a solemn issue that owners, breeders and track officials take very seriously and do their best to avoid injuries to the horses and jockeys. The abnormal amount of rain that has fallen over Southern California this winter is a contributing factor.
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Sierra Fusion: Innovative, Family-Friendly Fusion Cuisine Brianna CHU briannahhchu@gmail.com
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ocated on Sierra Madre Boulevard in Sierra Madre, Sierra Fusion lets you know what it’s all about right in its name. It’s a cozy but not stuffy spot, with large windows and an accent brick wall on the far end with handpainted, one-of-a-kind artworks on the walls. The artist who paints them does so specifically for the restaurant, and some patrons have even bought paintings from Sierra Fusion’s very walls. The two head chefs of Sierra Fusion are Joseph Ungrue and Christina Duarte. Christina actually met Joseph’s father, Edward Ungrue, before Joseph. After attending Le Cordon Bleu, she spent time as Edward’s apprentice during his years as Executive Chef at the San Gabriel Country Club. She didn’t come from a background of chefs, but was inspired by her mother’s traditional Mexican cooking. Joseph, on the other hand, had been in kitchens all his life because of his father. He earned his culinary degree from the Sushi Institute of America, led by master sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi. The two moved to Las Vegas, where Christina helped open the Katsuya at the SLS hotel, among other roles, while Joseph
worked at Yellowtail, a Japanese fusion restaurant, at the Bellagio. If it wasn’t for the opening of Sierra Fusion they might never have left Las Vegas, as they enjoyed successful and fast-paced careers there. Though primarily Japanese and Mexican fusion, Sierra Fusion is a fusion restaurant through and through. They don’t like to be tied down to one particular cuisine. Christina trained in many different cuisines; so she may, for example, utilize a French technique with a Japanese ingredient. For instance, their addictive blistered shishito peppers? Instead of traditional bonito flakes, they substitute chicharrón, fried pork rind! The Sierra Fusion kitchen is a family, too, though, and many of their staff come from equally diverse backgrounds, so it's a team effort to constantly collaborate to modernize different cuisines. I had the pleasure of sampling two of Sierra Fusion’s best-selling offerings: pan-seared scallops with risotto and the spicy citrus salmon roll. The risotto gets a Japanese twist with the use of miso paste in the stock. The soft, gently savory risotto pillowed the perfectly tender and flavorful exterior of the pan-seared scallops. The apple and fennel brought crunch and also sweetness, which was intensi-
fied by the date compote, to the dish. The pancetta balanced this sweetness with a welcome pop of salt. Some people even ask for a doubled portion of the scallops as an entrée, and the kitchen is very accommodating to these requests. I can absolutely see why people ask for this as their main course - it was far too easy to eat and I immediately wanted more! The spicy citrus salmon was an elevated California roll. The California roll center is made with real blue crab (no imitation here!), topped with salmon sashimi, thinly sliced lemon and microcilantro. Their sushi rice is a bit different from the norm; Joseph adds some balsamic vinegar alongside the traditional sushi vinegar, so he adds a bit more sugar to offset the stronger acidity of the balsamic. The roll’s shape is more square and more uniform than others’, an aesthetic choice by Joseph. Each piece of the roll was a hefty and satisfying bite of fresh salmon and creamy crab, and the entire roll disappeared very quickly! Their chef’s pairings every Thursday are luxury dining at a reasonable price - $28 for both the special, off-the-menu entrée and a chef-chosen wine pairing. These dinners are the product of hours of research, and reflect the restaurant’s commitment to innova-
(Top) The mouthwatering spicy citrus salmon roll. (Bottom) The delectable scallops and risotto. - Photos by Brianna Chu / Beacon Media News
tion with authenticity. For instance, last week's chef pairing was a creamy seafood soup with fettucine and a 2015 True Myth Cabernet Sauvignon. I hope to return at some point to try these chef’s pairings (and the amazing taco Tuesdays - $2 a taco! - too) with friends! And Sierra Fusion is exactly the kind of place to take your friends and family
- they are proud of their family establishment, and all families are welcome! They love seeing kids in the restaurant, and Joseph fondly recounts many a time when a curious toddler has walked by the kitchen and poked their head in! So round up your friends, your family, or both, and enjoy the innovative yet affordable
cuisine at Sierra Fusion! The regulars tend to reserve tables fairly far in advance, so consider calling in to make your reservation beforehand.
Sierra Fusion 120 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (626) 355-3030 sierrafusion.com
Dining Listings Colette Pasadena
The Saltner Wine & Cicchetti
JamesonBrownCoffeeRoasters
Hope Cafe and Catering
Pasadena Sandwich Company
Colette Pasadena is your local neighborhood café that provides an experience that involves all your senses.
The Saltner Wine & Cicchetti wine bar and restaurant provides customers with wine from around the world.
They roasts their coffee on site to provide customers with high quality coffee and coffee drinks with selections from around the world
With a wide array of sandwich selections, customers can go meatless with the veggie supreme to full on meat with the deli platter.
(626) 836-0111 975 N. Michillinda Ave. Pasadena www.colettepasadena.com
(626) 385-6111 108 E. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia www.thesaltner.com
(626) 395-7585 260 Allen Ave, Pasadena fb @jamesonbrowncoffeeroasters.
Hope café lives up to its name by helping people every day. They deliver fresh, great tasting food and provide catering services. (626) 449-8757 2094 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena www.hopecafeandcatering.com
(626) 578-1616 259 Sierra Madre Villa Ave. #102, Pasadena www.pasadenasandwichcompany.com
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Harlowe’s French Dip
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The Peach Cafe
Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant
Chef Carmen specializes in more than three culinary styles including: soul food, American, Italian, Latin, Creole.
Their special French dip and ‘old school vibes’ brings customers to their popular gastropub.
3rd generation family restauran known for their pizza’s and mouthwatering Antipasto Salad.
Peach café provides the perfect place for brunch comfort food with quality taste.
They provide customers with weekday buffet and Sunday Champagne Brunch.
(626) 535-0985 43 Union St., Pasadena www.harlowesfrenchdip.com
(626) 797-6459 2411 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena www.originaldomenicos.com
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SNOW, WIND TURBINES AND RUEBEN SANDWICHES IN TEHACHAPI Greg ARAGON gregsgetawaytravel@gmail.com
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love a scenic, Sunday drive. And when it includes things like snow, giant wind turbines and great food, then I know it’s a winner. Such was the case this past weekend when a couple friends and I drove to the small town of Tehachapi, about 115 miles north of Los Angeles. To get there we took the CA-14 Freeway north near Santa Clarita for about 60 miles until pulling off onto to a street called Backus Road, near Edwards Air Force Base. This is where the fun began. Backus Road is lined with rocky mountain outcroppings and rustic, desert landscape, speckled with deserted structures and a few human outposts. After about 8 miles we turned onto Tehachapi Willow Springs Road, which wound up through mountains, lined with massive, towering wind turbines and lots of snow. Thanks to recent rains, and Tehachapi’s 4,000-ft elevation, snow was everywhere and it was a memorable sight. Built from 1980’s on, the wind machines stand up to 200 ft.-tall and have blades spanning the length of a football field. The wind farm, which boasts more than 4,000 turbines, is one of the largest
wind resource areas in California. After admiring the wind farm, we drove a few more miles to downtown Tehachapi and parked beneath the iconic Tehachapi Water Tower. I then read a little history. The area was first occupied by the Kawaiisu Indians, before settlers arrived in the 1850s to farm, raise cattle, develop lumber, and mine for gold and limestone. In 1876, the Southern Pacific Railroad came to the valley and created the town of Tehachapi. The town grew and railroad engineers designed the ingenious Tehachapi Loop, which made it possible for trains to climb from the San Joaquin Valley and run through Tehachapi to Mojave, Los Angeles, Barstow and other eastern destinations. Located eight miles west of town, the Tehachapi Loop is the busiest single-track in the US, connecting San Joaquin Valley to Arizona. It is considered an engineering marvel because if a train is long enough, it can enter a tunnel and pass over itself before leaving the loop. We were lucky enough to see such a train and it was another great Tehachapi sight. The loop is a California Historical Landmark, and also a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. Back in town, we learned more about trains at the
Tehachapi Railroad Depot Museum (tehachapidepot. com), a restored train station museum, with tons of old locomotive photos, artifacts, displays, and real train tracks, with trains running by every 45 minutes. The place also has friendly volunteers that love to tell train stories. From the depot, we walked next door to the Tehachapi Village Market Center, which is housed in a renovated 1940s potato shed. Here we discovered Kohnen’s Country Bakery, an authentic German bakery, where Thomas Kohnen bakes a variety of Danishes, éclairs, cookies and other goodies from scratch using authentic recipes he brought with him straight from his homeland. Kohnen’s also sells a variety of fresh deli sandwiches on over 20 types of artisan breads baked daily. We went with the Reuben. Served on German rye bread, with pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, German pickle and Thousand Island dressing, this might have been the best Reuben sandwich I’ve ever had. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com under Lifestyle
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FANTASY FROSTINGS FINDS ITS SWEET SPOT IN PASADENA
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Local bakery makes sweet treats worth every calorie Emily G. PETERS emilygpeters@gmail.com
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ongratulations: you’ve made it two months into 2019 and we bet you’re ready for a break from all those health-centric resolutions. Enter Fantasy Frostings. With a 2018 “Best of Pasadena” win to its name and longstanding popularity for its custom cakes and desserts, Fantasy Frostings is the bakery dream come true for second-generation baker and owner Leslie Maynor-Anderson. “I definitely inherited my mother’s passion for baking,” she explains, noting how her mother Joyce started the bakery in Whittier in 1971. The shop spent a few more formative years in South Pasadena, but recently found a true retail home in Pasadena— with Maynor-Anderson’s daughter Lauren also picking up the piping bag. But these kinds of family ties aren’t exclusive to the Maynors. “This year alone, we
Established in 1971, Fantasy Frostings in Pasadena is the work of three generations of bakers from the Maynor family and a bona fide community favorite. - Photo by Emily Glory Peters / Beacon Media News
have done around 20 weddings for couples that booked with us because we had done their parents' wedding cakes 20 or 30 years ago!” says MaynorAnderson. She credits Fantasy Frostings’ longevity to marrying quality ingredients with style. “We stay relevant in flavor and design trends, but flavor comes first,” she
says. Quality is king here: small batches, nothing ever frozen, and baked goods loaded with real butter, real cream and fresh, seasonal fruit from local markets. Special orders for vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free bakes are welcome, too. It goes without saying that you can taste the effort. Signature pieces like their cupcakes—which
also come in minis if you’re being conscientious—are downright flavor bombs. But if you’re new to the Fantasy Frostings realm, Maynor-Anderson suggests a cake flight. “We serve a tray of five slices from our daily menu for you to sample before you decide which cake you want to order. From our recent menu, I’d suggest creme
brûlée, almond poppy apricot, salted caramel trio, banana split and lemon lavender,” says MaynorAnderson, “but honestly, it’s hard to pick a favorite!” The sweets find new life beyond the counter, too. In addition to hosting “givebacks” where a portion of the day’s proceeds benefit local nonprofits, Fantasy Frostings regularly donates
its unpurchased items. “We drop off goodies at the end of the day to the local women's shelters, hospital emergency rooms and to local servicemen and women,” MaynorAnderson noted. “I absolutely love Pasadena, and we strive to participate in the community as much as possible.” So if you’re feeling a little guilty about picking up a treat (we humbly suggest this month’s special, the strawberry champagne cupcake), know that you’re supporting a business that supports others. As for the calories, they’re the collective work of 40-plus years of baking expertise—definitely worth a bite. After all, as Maynor-Anderson says, “If it’s not worth eating, it’s not worth making!” Fantasy Frostings is located at 3731 E. Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena. For more information, contact the Fantasy Frostings team on fantasyfrostings.com | leslie@fantasyfrostings. com | (626) 799-2900 and follow along on Facebook and Instagram @fantasyfrostings.
Pasadena’s Action Arts Movement Lab Takes Dance to Professional Heights Action Arts Movement Lab, a partner school of Dance Conservatory of Pasadena, is a new 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that focuses its classes and program content on all forms of contemporary dance, physical narrative and musical theater.
While Dance Conservatory of Pasadena continues its tradition and commitment to classical and contemporary ballet techniques, Action Arts will focus its programming on a contemporary/ commercial training and career track. It will also
provide the necessary and essential building blocks for students and aspiring artists interested in pursuing careers in dance theater, musical theater, cinema and cirque. Action Arts can also function as a black box performance space that
Action Arts focuses on contemporary/commercial training and aims to build professional artists. - Courtesy photo / Action Arts
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Calvary Chapel Pasadena Celebrates 33 Years in the City Calvary Chapel Pasadena has been meeting in the City of Pasadena for approaching 33 years, since 1986. The senior pastor is Xavier Ries, the pastor who started the fellowship as a home Bible study in 1980. The primary objective of Calvary Chapel Pasadena is to equip God’s people for the work of His service, with their focus upon the teaching of the Bible. They meet most every day of the week with an emphasis on Sunday morning services, Sunday evening and midweek services Thursday evenings. The single thing that makes Calvary Pasadena stand out would be the concentrated teaching of the Old and New Testaments, combined with a sincere encouragement to practice the same. Currently, approximately 600-700 adults are engaged on a weekly basis. There are special opportunities for instruction, with activ-
ities for every age group from infants all the way through high school at all the regular services (except Sunday night). They offer assistance to the needy and the homeless as they are able on a situation by situation basis. They are regularly involved in ministry opportunities in Baja California, the Philippines, and elsewhere, as the needs arise, with the understanding of the biblical model of placing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the forefront. The coming months will be eventful for the chapel. This spring they will begin a yearlong series of meetings with married couples, to focus on First Corinthians chapter 13, on learning to love. They have scheduled a free community concert with Christian recording artists “Enterline” for March 31. On April 21 they will be conducting their 25th annual Easter morning service at Victory Park in Pasadena.
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Robert J. La Brie, a month shy of 90 years old, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. Surrounded by his family, he passed peacefully in the home he built and shared with his wife, Linda, for the last 29 years. Robert was born in Riverside, Pa. on March 10, 1929 to James and Loyola (Horn) La Brie and was the third of four children. His sisters were Lois and Lucille (passed) and Mary (still living). He located to California when he was 17 years old to attend UCLA. There, he earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering and later became a licensed structural engineer, working several years for the State before starting his own firm, Thompson and La Brie. Bob met his wife, Linda Loza, at a Halloween party in October 1956 and they were married six months later on April 27, 1957. They have four children, Dana, Judy, Joe, and Dick, married to Robert Mack, Danny Villanueva, Terri Crawford, and Karen Grobecker, respectively. Robert and
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Starting a new business? Go to filedba.com Monrovia City Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or NOTICE Municipal OF PUBLIC HEARING 17 of the Monrovia Code:
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however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to Monrovia, 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: 03/29/19 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you N must file your claim with the court 401 W Colorado 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 If you challenge thismay application in court, you may limited to raisas defined in sechis application in court, you be limited to raising only be those issues you orrepresentative, someone tion 58(b) of the California Probate ing only described those issues someone raised at the public hearpublic hearing in you this or notice, or inelse written correspondence delivered toorthe Code, (2) 60 days from the date ing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your of mailing or personal delivery to you to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This apof a her information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division atnotice (626)under section 9052 of the plication will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal information regarding this application, please contact the Planning authority may affect your rights as Division 932-5565. ning to this item at will(626) be available on Thursday, March 7, 2019 after 4 p.m. at: a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in Monrovia City Hall Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, California law. 415 South Ivy Avenue YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept March 7, 2019 after 4 p.m. at: Monrovia, CA 91016 by the court. If you are a person inMonrovia City Hall terested in the estate, you may file 415 South Ivy Avenue the court a informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada máswith arriba. Si a Request for Special Monrovia, CA 91016 Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of ión adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de an inventory and appraisal of estate mero (626) 932-5565. assets or of any petition or account Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la as provided in Probate Code section propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional 1250. A Request for Special Notice Manageren español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner Planificación al número (626) 932-5565. PLEASE PUBLISH ON FEBRUARY 28, 2019 SYNA N. DENNIS, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL Sheri Bermejo SBN 134511 Planning Division Manager OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COUNSEL, PROBATE DIVISION 350 S. FIGUEROA ST., #602 PLEASE PUBLISH ON FEBRUARY 28, 2019 LOS ANGELES CA 90071 MONROVIA WEEKLY 2/21, 2/25, 2/28/19 CNS-3224360# ARCADIA WEEKLY contingent creditors, and persons
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PLACE OF HEARING: March 13, Monrovia R OF HEARING: Wednesday, 2019 atCity 7:30Hall, PM Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California ING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, AREA MAP:
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY BALL MILLER AKA MARY BALL, MARY E. BALLMILLER, MARY E. BALL, MARY EMELYN BALL, MARY E. BALL MILLER CASE NO. 19STPB01431
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Fund Balance/Net Position (Deficit), Beginning of Fiscal Year
David H. Chan, Property Owner sentative to take many actions withDATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at out obtaining court approval. Before 7:30 PM RESS: 401 West Colorado Boulevard and 521 South Alta Vista Avenuetaking certain very important actions,
who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARY BALL MILLER AKA MARY BALL, MARY E. BALLMILLER, MARY E. BALL, MARY EMELYN BALL, MARY E. BALL MILLER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that COUNTY OF LOS AN-
22,715,981 22,369,557
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APPLICATION: Use Permit CUP2019-0002 & MONROVIA Conditional PLANNING COMMISSION Total: (4,610,524) TTM2019-82154 415 South Ivy Avenue Fund Balance/Net Position (Deficit), End of Fiscal Yea Monrovia, CA 91016 REQUEST: Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to construct a new 4-unitto two-story Planned UnitorDevelopment (PUD) nform you of a public hearing determine whether not the following requestAppropriations should Limit over two residential parcels.Code: A Tentative Tract Map is proTitle 16 and/or 17 existing of the Monrovia Municipal Total Annual Appropriation Subject to the Limit posed to subdivide the entire project area into five parcels to allow for separate ownership of each dwelling unit and common ownerConditional Use Permit CUP2019-0002 & TTM2019-82154 Publish February 28, 2019 ship ofApplicant the common areas. The subject property located in the is requesting a Conditional Use is Permit to construct a new 4- WEEKLY MONROVIA RM3500 zone. unit(Residential two-story Medium PlannedDensity) Unit Development (PUD) over two existing residential parcels. A Tentative Tract Map is proposed to subdivide the ENVIRONMENTAL PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, IF APPLIGELES PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR entire project area into five parcels to allow for separate ownership of CABLE.] YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER DETERMINATION: Exemption (Class 3)of the common areas. be appointed each dwellingCategorical unit and common ownership The as personal represen- A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/09/2015. tative to administer the estate of the UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROsubject property is located in the RM3500 (Residential Mediumdecedent. Density) TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE APPLICANT: David H. Chan, Property Owner zone. THE PETITION requests authority to SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED administer the estate under the InAN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF L PROPERTY ADDRESS: 401 West Colorado Boulevard and THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, dependent Administration of Estates N: Categorical Exemption (Class 3) YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On Act with limited authority. (This au521 South Alta Vista Avenue 03/15/2019 at 11:00AM, CHICAGO TITLE
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Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee's Sale No. 4237-40 Title Order No. 05937176 APN: 5776-005-019 TRA No. 01896 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE SECTION 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
COMPANY, a California corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on 12/24/2015 as Document No. 20151621298 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Sean Wong and Sarah L. Wong, a husband and wife as community property, as Trustor, in favor of Crosswind Venture Fund II, L.P., a Delaware Limited Partnership, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: by the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOT 59 OF TRACT NO. 14428, IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 305, PAGES 37 AND 38 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Beneficiary Phone: (310) 905-3052 Beneficiary: Crosswind Venture Fund II, L.P., Attn: Joselyn Russell, 10940 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2300, Los Angeles, CA 90024 The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1111 Encanto Drive, Arcadia, CA 91105. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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. 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 4237-40. 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
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postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit:$2,440,122.82 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than their full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. SALE LINE PHONE NUMBER: (714) 730-2727 / Web site address: www.servicelinkasap. com DATE: 2/12/19 CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY FORECLOSURE DEPARTMENT 560 E. HOSPITALITY LANE SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 (909) 8840448 Gwen Cleveland, Asst. Vice President A-4685211 02/21/2019, 02/28/2019, 03/07/2019 ARCADIA WEEKLY
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LA County DA Charges Parents With Death of Son The parents of a 5 ½-month-old boy were charged today in connection with his death, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Adam Manson (dob 6/19/84) and Kiana Williams (dob 5/30/86) were each charged in case BA475402 with one count of child abuse resulting in death. The pair are scheduled to be arraigned today in Department 30 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center. Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami of the Family Violence Division, Complex Child Abuse Section, is prosecuting the case. On Dec. 31, 2018, the defendants were staying in a South Los Angeles motel room with their baby son, Jacsun M. They were allegedly doing drugs and later found their child was dead. The pair allegedly put the boy’s body in a suitcase and discarded it in a trash dumpster, the prosecutor said. The child has not yet been found. If convicted, the defendants face a possible maximum sentence of 10 years in state prison. The case remains under investigation by the Culver City Police Department.
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LA SALLE CLAIMS CIF CHAMPIONSHIP DESPITE STRANGE REFEREE MISHAP The CIF-SS Division 4 title game between La Salle and St. Margaret’s girls’ soccer on Saturday certainly delivered a lot of excitement and a lot of drama. However, no one could have predicted the events that unfolded in this winner-take-all match-up. Following a back-andforth affair, the winner was to be decided by penalty shootout where the Lancers shot second but were leading 3-2 after three turns. St. Margaret’s went on to miss its fourth penalty, sparking a massive celebration by La Salle as even the officials had ruled the game over after a quick discussion. Nearly every spectator was under the impression that La Salle had won the
game as CIF-SS officials routinely carried out the award ceremony to hand out t-shirts and plaques to the winners and runnersup. But no so fast! In the most unusual turn of events, the referees returned to the field to declare that the Lancers still had to covert one more penalty kick to claim the CIF title. While it did take quite some time for the officiating staff to explain the situation to both teams and school representatives, the roller coaster ride of emotions did not faze Tatum Mediano, who slotted in La Salle’s decisive penalty kick to secure the victory once and for all. During regulation, the
Lancers trailed after a blocked shot by goalkeeper Kathryn Mena rebounded right to Juliet Ballard, who knocked it back in to put St. Margaret’s on top 2-1 in the second half. However, the Lancers answered right back to level the score 2-2 as Sara Ybarra nailed a penalty kick after being taken out in the box. Lancers goalkeeper Celine Akroush also played a big role in La Salle’s monumental win as she made the save to give her team the advantage in the penalty kick shootout. With a CIF-SS Division 4 title under its belt, La Salle will move on to the CIF State Championships as its first game comes against fellow Pasadena school Westridge on Thursday.
La Salle celebrates after defeating St. Margaret’s 2-2 (4-2 pen.) in the CIF-SS Division 4 title game despite a calamitous error by the officials. –Courtesy photo / Twitter, @LaSalleLancers
MONROVIA WILDCATS SEEK RETURN TO CIF TITLE GAME, OPEN SEASON WITH DAVE MOORE CLASSIC
Along with extending its season-opening undefeated streak by five games, Arcadia boys’ tennis emerged victorious in the renowned Beckman Tournament on Friday. – Courtesy photo / Twitter, @ArcadiaUnified
ARCADIA TENNIS, BASEBALL SNAG COUPLE OF TOURNAMENT WINS The spring sports season is full swing and it can’t be going any better for Arcadia as the boys’ tennis team and baseball won this past weekend’s Beckman Tournament and Inland Valley Championship, respectively. Tennis The Apaches of the boys’ tennis team have set the tone for the spring season as they have exploded out of the gates to a 9-0 start. The team opened the season with two 18-0 wins over Temple City and Pasadena while defeating Arroyo 13-2 ahead of participating in the prestigious Beckman Tour-
nament on Feb. 21 and 22. Going in with a full head of steam, Arcadia didn’t skip a beat as it claimed all five of its matches to win the tournament title. The Apaches then followed up their tournament win by routing Burroughs 18-0 on Tuesday, which bumped their average win margin to 9.4 points. Baseball After feeling like their season end a little too early last year, the Apaches have returned with a chip on their shoulder looking to prove they can compete with the best of the best. This season, the team
has shown just that as it has also jumped out to an undefeated 4-0 start. All wins came during their outing at the Inland Valley Championship Tournament where the Apaches defeated perennial powerhouse Etiwanda 9-2 on Friday to clinch the title. Tennis will return to action on Thursday to take on Burbank on the road. By the time this article is published, baseball will have already played Damien on Wednesday but will continue its two-game home stand against Temple City on Friday.
Across all sports, it always stings the most when your team makes it all the way to the championship game but ends up falling short. For Monrovia baseball, making it all the way to last season’s CIF-SS Division 4 title game and losing to La Quinta has given the Wildcats a better-thanever taste of championship glory. This season, the Wildcats have a big axe to grind and have leaked out to a 3-2 record thanks to a solid performance at their own Dave Moore Classic from Feb. 18 to 23. Monrovia routed Palmdale 13-4 to open the season and the tournament but wound up coming up short to Muir 5-2 in the same day. The team bounced back against Mountain View as they bagged a 6-1 victory but then lost to Salesian 8-3 the next game. In the final contest, the Wildcats managed to top Sierra Vista 7-2 where six different Wildcats finished with at least one RBI. Sophomore Nate Thompson led the way with two RBIs while pitcher Chantz Powers powered his through 4.1 innings of
Monrovia baseball pieces together decent 3-2 showing at its very own Dave Moore Classic to open the 2019 season. – Courtesy photo
work, which included three strikeouts 1.62 ERA. Relief pitcher Logan Barnier also got the save with two strikeouts and no hits in 2.2 innings.
The Wildcats will pounce right into Rio Hondo League play as they will face off against South Pasadena on Friday at home.
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One Hundred Job Applications Angela COPELAND, angela@copelandcoaching.com
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hear from job seekers every day. You’re tired. You’re worn out. You’re disappointed. You didn’t get the job you really wanted. You were a great candidate and you cannot figure out what went wrong. I’m with you all the way. I wish I could give you a big hug. Job searching is emotionally and mentally exhausting. Employers will run you through the gauntlet and may not even let you know when you weren’t selected. What is presented as a fair process is pretty much the opposite of fair. Job searching can be such an awful experience. You’re so tired that you feel ready to give up. I’d encourage you not to. This is why: looking for jobs is a numbers game. Think of the process like this. First, you apply for a job. Then, you have a human resources phone screen. Next, you have a phone interview with the hiring manager. And then, you come in person to interview with four or five people. Finally, you get a job offer. It’s a little like a funnel. The more applications you put in, the more phone screens you’ll have. The more phone screens you have, the more phone interviews you’ll have. The more phone interviews you have, the more in person job interviews you’ll have. The
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MENTAL HEALTH ADVICE WITH STAN How to Help a Friend or Relative With Their Anxieties and Depression Copeland and Coaching also offers consultations. – Courtesy Photo / Copeland and Coaching
more in person job interviews you have, the more job offers you’ll get. In the past, there were times when it was hard to find enough good jobs to apply for. But right now, we’re having the best job market in fifty years. Fifty. New jobs are popping up every single day. There are now enough good jobs to fill up your funnel. My theory is this. If you apply to 100 jobs you’re qualified for, you’re going to get phone screens that lead to phone interviews that lead to in person interviews that lead to offers. By applying to 100 jobs, you’re not reliant on getting an offer for every single job you’ve applied to. You’ve got options. By applying to 100 jobs, if a few jobs get put on hold, it’s okay. You have choices. When you’re looking for a job, both quality and quantity matter. Just
because you’re a perfect match for one particular job doesn’t mean you’re going to get it. That’s why you’ve got to look at many jobs. I know, this takes time. But honestly, a big part of what’s exhausting about a job search isn’t the time it takes to apply. The exhausting part is feeling rejection on the one job you’ve applied to and then having to start all over again. You’d be amazed at how easy it is to keep searching when you’ve got fifty other options in the pipeline. If you want to find a job in 2019, it’s time to make a new goal. Fill up your funnel with 100 good job applications. They will pay off. Angela Copeland is a Career Coach and Founder of Copeland Coaching CopelandCoaching.com or on Twitter at @CopelandCoach.
Give Darling “Diva” a New Home Here’s a beautiful senior, age 12. Her name is Diva! Just look at this gorgeous girl! Yes, she’s a diva, but in a good way. She’s very friendly with humans and loves to be pet, but she would prefer to be your one and only kitty! She had a home and was well loved, but sadly her owner passed away. Diva is now residing at Whiskers to Tails Cat Hospital in Pasadena where you can call to make an appoint-
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hat do you do when someone you know has to deal with persistent fears, anxieties, or even depression? Well, the first thing you need to do is to get the person to seek the services of a professional who can lead them in the right direction and give them the help they need. In addition, here are some other techniques you can use to help the person cope. The first step is to learn as much as you can on managing anxiety and depression. There are many books and information that will educate you on how to deal with fear and anxiety. Share this information with the person who is struggling. Education is the key in finding the answers you’re looking for in managing your fears. Be understanding and patient with the person strug-
gling with their persistent fears. Dealing with depression and anxiety can be difficult for the person so do not add more problems than what is already there. For those who struggle with persistent fears, anxiety, or depression, here are some techniques. In every anxietyrelated situation you experience, begin to learn what works, what doesn't work and what you need to improve on in managing your fears and anxieties. For instance, you have a lot of anxiety and you decide to take a walk to help you feel better. The next time you feel anxious you can remind yourself that you got through it the last time by taking a walk. This will give you the confidence to manage your anxiety the next time around. A technique that is very helpful is to have a small notebook of positive statements that makes you feel good. Whenever you come across an affirmation that makes you feel good, write it
down. The above is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Mr. Popovich is not a medical professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com under Opinion Stan Popovich is a Penn State graduate and the nationally known anxiety author of “A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear”. He has over 20 years of personal experience in dealing with fear and anxiety. For more free mental health advice visit Stan’s website at managingfear.com and read Stan’s articles and his blog.
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Diva is a mix of tortoiseshell and tabby. – Courtesy photo / Lifeline for Pets
ment to meet this sweetie. She is a “tor-bie,” a mix of tortoiseshell and tabby. Diva has a good many years ahead, and she’d love to live them in the comfort
of a loving, forever home. Call (626) 795-4134. For more pictures of Diva, go to the Lifeline for Pets website on the senior’s page.
Most of us learned from our elementary and high school history textbooks that in 1948 President Truman issued an executive order which mandated equal treatment and opportunity for all those serving in the military. That action, of course, brought high accolades to Truman – and the citizenry viewed his order as a benevo-
lent expression of gratitude towards the black soldiers who served their country in WW II. But nothing could be further from the truth. Truman had no interest in desegregating the military. It wasn't until A. Phillip Randolph, the charismatic black president of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, warned Truman that his refusal to desegregate would result in a massive march on Washington of black citizens against the draft —a protest which Randolph
himself would lead. Not wanting to risk such a crisis on his watch, Truman relented. And the rest, as the saying goes, is history. Sadly, however, that history is not well known by the general public. Those who do know are the ones who have taken courses in Black Studies, or have read American history which promotes impartiality—not propaganda. -David Q. MONROVIA
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ASK DR. CANZONERI Is Electric or a Manual Toothbrush Better for Kids? Dr. Kenneth CANZONERI, D.D.S.
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Dear Dr. KC: We have two children that are six and 10 years old. They act like their toothbrush is an instrument of torture. They tolerate a manual toothbrush—at times! My husband and I wonder if an electric toothbrush is a good idea. — Toothbrush Challenged
Dear Toothbrush Challenged: It can be a major power struggle to get children to brush their teeth. I have found that electric toothbrushes in the shape of Miss Piggy, cars, the Little Mermaid and many other designs can grab a child’s attention and cooperation. The question for adults and children is which type of toothbrush is better. The American Dental Association states that both electric and manual toothbrushes are effective at removing plaque that causes decay and gum disease. A review of studies showed that after three months of use an electric toothbrush reduced plaque by 21% and gingivitis by 11%.
There is some discussion that rotating toothbrushes seem to work better than just vibrating ones. One feature of electric toothbrushes that I am absolutely sure of is that they are easier for people with limited mobility, such as people with arthritis and developmental disabilities. In my practice, I and my hygienists find that electric toothbrushes are particularly helpful in children or adults with braces. The main disadvantages of electric brushes is that they are expensive and need to be charged. Don’t get me wrong. Manual toothbrushes have been around since wealthy Europeans in the Middle
Ages used twigs made of sweet-smelling wood to clean their teeth. Manual toothbrushes are inexpensive and can be found in grocery stores, hotels and most convince stores. They are still an effective tool for cleaning your teeth and gums. For children they also have handles in the shape of Miss Piggy, cars, the Little Mermaid and other designs. Good Luck, try them all and use whatever works. Dr. Kenneth Canzoneri maintains a private family practice in Arcadia, CA. He specializes in advanced laser dentistry and rebuilding smiles for both cosmetics and function. Please call (626) 446-1679 for an appointment or visit canzoneridentistry.com
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