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8 SUSPECTED GANG MEMBERS ARRESTED BY PASADENA DETECTIVES FOR ATTEMPTED AND MULTIPLE MURDERS Feud between Pasadena-Duarte rival gangs

Andrew Vasquez DOB 12/07/1989 Charges: • Conspiracy to Commit Murder • Murder of Antoine Sutphen • Murder of Ormoni Duncan • Attempted Murder • Shooting at Inhabited Dwelling

Anthony Deon Edwards DOB 12/17/1991 Charges: • Conspiracy to Commit Murder • Attempted Murder

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Charod Robinson DOB 04/05/1989 Charges: • Conspiracy to Commit Murder • Murder of Antoine Sutphen • Murder of Ormoni Duncan • Attempted Murder • Shooting at Inhabited Dwelling BAIL: NO BAIL

Derion Davon Lee DOB 04/15/1983 Charges: • Conspiracy to Commit Murder • Murder of Antoine Sutphen • Murder of Ormoni Duncan • Attempted Murder • Shooting at Inhabited Dwelling • Murder of Brandon Douglas BAIL: NO BAIL

Isaiah Jack Daniels DOB 03/21/1993 Charges: • Conspiracy to Commit Murder • Murder of Antoine Sutphen • Murder of Ormoni Duncan • Attempted Murder • Shooting at Inhabited Dwelling

Pernell Barnes DOB 04/22/1997 Charges: • Conspiracy to Commit Murder • Murder of Antoine Sutphen • Murder of Ormoni Duncan • Attempted Murder • Shooting at Inhabited Dwelling

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John Wesley Robinson DOB 12/01/1969 Charges: • Accessory After the Fact (Murder)

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Marquise Duran Turner DOB 04/12/1989 Charges: • Conspiracy to Commit Murder • Attempted Murder

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As a result of a six-month-long investigation by the Pasadena Police Homicide detectives, eight suspected gang members have been arrested. - Photos and Story by Terry Miller.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Pasadena Pops & Michael Feinstein Celebrate Broadway

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from the Duarte area who allegedly were involved in multiple shootings late last year and early 2017. Between December 2016 and January 2017, Pasadena was plagued by a series of apparent gang shoot SEE PAGE 11

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Pasadena Resident Steve Gilmore Travels Across the Country in 30 Days – on a Bicycle

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San Marino jewelry store owner, Steve Gilmore, has started an incredible journey – a 3,059 mile bike ride that will take him from Pasadena to Rye Brook, NY. The journey, which he says will comfortably take 30 days, is an effort to raise money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Pasadena area cyclist Steve Gilmore’s riding partner and friend, Clarence Muirhead, passed away from Leukemia four years ago. Muirhead, a teacher in Hesperia and Apple Valley, lost his battle and prompted Gilmore into a new direction, albeit a 3000 mile direction, in an effort to help raise funds for the treatment and hopefully cure for this terrible disease. “I just decided one day that I wanted to ride across the United States to help make a difference,” he said. “I approached the Leukemia Society, and they were all for it.” On June 9, Gilmore, 60, started his 3,000-mile journey from Santa Monica to Rye Brook, New York. For

Steve Gilmore in action. – Courtesy photo / Steve Gilmore

the first leg, which will be a 30-mile honorary ride to his Kraemer Jewelers store in San Marino, he will be riding on a mountain bike given to him by his friend Muirhead just before he passed away. “I will be riding and raising money to help create a world where we no longer have to say goodbye to loved ones because of this evil disease,” Steve says, adding, “I’m ready.” Gilmore said. The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: cure leukemia,

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Measure H Funds Approved; Arcadia, Monrovia and Pasadena Homeless Citizens to be Affected by Sadie Gribbon, Editorial intern editorial@beaconmedianews.com

LA County’s 2017 homelessness count has gone up a staggering 23 percent from the previous year and District 5, where Arcadia, Monrovia and Pasadena lie, has exceeded the county-high at 30 percent. On Tuesday afternoon, the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors voted on how to properly allocate over a billion dollars in funds for Measure H, an initiative set out to help “prevent and combat homelessness.” With these inflated numbers, LA County’s homeless initiative, established in 2015, has brought together a 50-person committee, comprised of representatives from multiple agencies who combat homelessness. The committee has been meeting since March to determine how to allocate funds for the annual $355 million put into place for the next three years for Measure H. LA Board of Supervisors approved the nearly $259 million plan for 2017-18 on Tuesday morning that will affect the homeless citizens in Arcadia, Monrovia

and Pasadena. Measure H is funded by a ¼ cent sales tax increase in the county which creates an estimated $355 million per year to funnel into the homeless initiative. The tax, which would have been effective as of July 1, was pushed back to October because the spending level for 2017-18 fell $96 million below the estimated budget. “Housing alone cannot solve the homeless problem,” Supervisor Barger said. “Mental health treatment, physical health treatment and drug and alcohol abuse service are all vital in this effort. Measure H will provide critical new funding to ensure that these supportive services will be readily available.” Director of the LA County Homeless Initiative, Phil Ansell, left his job of 19 years at LA County’s Department of Public Social Services to help spearhead the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative in 2015 when the county came to the decision that Los Angeles was facing a homelessness crisis. “The Board of Supervisors concluded that the homeless crisis in Los Angeles County

Arcadia Association of Realtors Visit Capitol Hill On behalf of current and future home and property owners throughout the country, more than 9,600 realtors recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to advance key real estate issues during the 2017 Realtor Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. Leadership members from the Arcadia Association of Realtors joined fellow realtors from California and across the nation to attend meetings and informational sessions, as well as meet with regulatory agency staff and lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss and advocate real estate issues affecting their businesses, communities and clients. Attending realtors and members of the National Association of Realtors focused on several significant issues affecting the industry during the legislative-focused meetings, including flood insurance, tax reform and sustainable home ownership. “Realtors are critical advocates for the real estate industry and for their clients, and this meeting is the perfect

opportunity to educate ourselves on the issues facing real estate markets, as well as the legislative and regulatory issues on the horizon that could affect realtors, home buyers and sellers, and property owners,” said AAR 2017 President, Sylvia Ramos. While in Washington, AAR leadership members met with U.S. Senators and Representatives on Capitol Hill to discuss and influence public policy decisions that directly affect consumers’ ability to own, buy, rent and sell residential and commercial real estate. “As the leading advocates for real estate, it is important for realtors to meet face to face with our nation’s representatives to make sure home ownership and commercial real estate remains top of mind, since these help to shape our communities and play crucial roles in the economic health of America,” said Ramos. View PHOTO at ArcadiaWeekly.com

With Measure H funds approved the question now remains how to help people like this man we found on Colorado Blvd., in Old Pasadena on Monday. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

was sufficiently serious,” Ansell said. “It warranted the launching of the Homeless Initiative.” Measure H funds aim not only at preventing homelessness with strictures like its jail in-reach program, but looks at the chronically homeless citizens in LA County and accounts for their mental health needs as well as the complexities behind each person.

“A mom with two kids is going to need different services than a homeless veteran who has been on the street for ten years,” he said. “This system is structured to be responsive to individual needs within each of the different service populations and additionally there’s a range of strategies which are designed to meet different needs.” Whether the implementation of Measure H funding

will be effective in lowering the population of homeless citizens in Arcadia, Monrovia and Pasadena is yet to be determined. The initiative is a step in the right direction for LA County and it holds itself accountable to the upsurge of homeless individuals that lie within its borders. Read Full Length Article On our website

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Suspect Shownee Smith is known for his FX work on Spider Man Movies On Saturday afternoon Pasadena cops were alerted to a 211- an armed robbery at a Wells Fargo bank. It was like something right out of a movie, Pasadena police and detectives swooped into action to capture the suspect with a bag full of loot. Little did they know they were dealing with a ‘super-hero’ FX man who has worked on at least three Spiderman movies in recent years? Apparently, however, the suspect’s powers were nowhere near what Spider-Man’s creators gave him ,, the ability to cling to most surfaces, shoot spider-webs using wristmounted devices of his own invention, which he calls “web-shooters”, and react to danger quickly with his “spider-sense”, enabling him to combat his foes and escape danger. Smith was in possession of a rifle, a bag containing U.S. Currency, and other items of evidence. Pasadena Police detectives and the Federal Bureau of Investigations are currently investigating the robbery. Smith is believed to be the “Dual Valley Bandit” and maybe responsible for ten other bank robberies in Los Angeles County. Laura Eimiller, FBI Media spokeswoman in Los Angeles said “The suspect arrested by PPD Saturday night is believed to be the suspect linked to the Dual Valley robbery series and he

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is facing federal charges. Many Spiderman fans seem unsure as to whether the character is a helpful vigilante or a clever criminal. In this case, the Spider Man FX guy almost got away with one of the biggest series of bank robberies in California. Recently, Laura Eimiller of the Los Angeles Field office of the FBI informed Pasadena Independent that Smith is in federal custody and awaiting an initial appearance in federal court. Read Full Length Article Online

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Cinema is the largest free open-air film festival in California and draws a broad local and regional audience. All the Old Pasadena Summer Cinema screenings are free and open to the public. Three screenings in Central Park are themed events that include special activities and the chance to picnic in the park prior to each film. Bring your own chairs and blankets to Central Park. Films begin at 8:30pm and pre-activities begin at 6:30pm.

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MONROVIA June 10 On June 10 at 12:37 p.m., witnesses reported a male and female arguing and physically fighting to the rear of a hotel in the 700 block of W. Huntington. The male suspect was hitting the female and slammed her up against a storage container. When police arrived the male suspect was gone. The female refused medical attention, but did have a noticeable bruise/bump on her forehead. The male suspect was eventually located behind a storage container to the rear of the hotel. He was arrested and taken into custody. On June 10 at 2:56 p.m., an officer responded to a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain regarding a battery in progress. The male suspect went into the business to return an item his mother had purchased. The suspect began to argue with the sales associates. He became irate and started throwing paint from a display counter, causing a mess. The associates were escorting him off property, when he physically battered one of the associates. The associate took him to the ground and held him until police arrived. He was arrested and taken into custody. On June 10 at 6:53 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington regarding a petty theft. The suspect was located and a pat-down search revealed a drug pipe in his possession. Store security did not want to press charges for petty theft, but the suspect was

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arrested for the possession of drug paraphernalia. On June 10 at 9:53 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 600 block of Norumbega. The victim’s home is for sale and they were notified by their realtor that a door was found open. The victim responded to the home and discovered that some paintings and tools had been stolen. The victim believes the door may have been left unlocked. The investigation is continuing. June 11 At 1:39 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 500 block of W. Lemon. The victim parked their Maroon Honda Civic on the street in front of the residence. It was seen by a family member at 11:30 p.m. and discovered missing at 11:45 p.m. The investigation is continuing. On June 11 at 1:57 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation in the area of Mountain and Huntington. The investigation revealed the driver was a felon in possession of ammunition and had stolen property. The passenger had numerous credit cards that did not belong to her and was later found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Two victims were contacted and said their vehicles had been burglarized earlier in the evening. Their wallet and purse had been taken in the incidents. Both suspects were arrested. On June 11 at 4:30 p.m., a possible drunk driver in the 300 block of E. Hillcrest was reported to police. An officer arrived in the area and observed a vehicle come to a stop. The driver

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of the vehicle started yelling at the officer using vulgar language. The investigation revealed the driver was intoxicated. The driver was arrested, booked and held for a sobering period. He was later released with a citation to appear in court. On June 11 at 4:56 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 300 block of N. Encinitas. Unknown suspects made entry into the vehicle that was parked and believed to be locked. The investigation continues.

ARCADIA June 8 At approximately midnight, an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of West Naomi Ave. regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed unknown suspects activated the residence’s alarm system, but due to a number of false alarms, the alarm company was told not to notify the police. The reporting party discovered the burglary a short time later but the suspects were gone by the time officers arrived. No loss was reported. The investigation is ongoing. Around 1:14 p.m., an officer responded to the 600 block of West Duarte Road regarding a vehicle burglary report. The victim returned to her vehicle and found the suspect rummaging through the trunk. The suspect had also found a valet key and placed it in the ignition. The 30-year-old male from North Hollywood was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

June 9 At about 4:45 a.m., an officer initiated consensual contact with a subject walking with a sledge hammer near the intersection of Peck Road and Clark Street. During a consensual search of the subject, the officer located stolen mail. A records check revealed the 26-year-old from South El Monte had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Just before 6:11 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of North First Ave. regarding a package theft report. The victim noticed a suspicious person on his porch shortly after a package went missing. The suspect fled in a newer Audi SUV with no license plates. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 20’s, heavy set, approximately 6’2” and 200 pounds. The investigation is ongoing. June 10 Shortly after 1:08 a.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop on a bicyclist in the 00 block of West Huntington Drive for riding his bicycle on the sidewalk. During a consensual search of the subject, the officer located numerous individually packaged items of jewelry with professional price tags for which the suspect had no explanation as to why he had them in his possession. The 36-year-old male from Monrovia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At approximately 1:16 p.m., officers responded to

the intersection of Golden West Avenue and Panorama Drive regarding a distraught female crying. The officers could not find the female but initiated contact with a male subject in the area carrying several bags. A records check revealed the 33-year-old male from Los Angeles was in possession of stolen identification cards, prescription medication and cocaine. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

PASADENA June 4 At about 9:39 p.m., Pasadena Police officers were patrolling Memorial Park, 85 East Holly Street, following several citizen complaints re: narcotics activity. Officers saw a narcotics transaction and made contact with the primary suspect. During their field investigation, the officers determined that the suspect was in possession of a gun. He was arrested without incident and booked at the Pasadena jail. The gun was booked as evidence. June 5 At 7:13 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to a call of a residential burglary in the 500 block of Palo Verde Avenue where the suspect entered the victim’s home through an unlocked back door. The victim confronted the suspect, who immediately fled the dwelling. PPD officers arrived quickly and detained the suspect without further incident. The suspect was positively identified by the victim and was arrested. He was transported to the Pasadena jail and booked for residential burglary.

June 6 At about 3:44 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 1100 block of East Maple Street regarding an Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ADW). On arrival, officers learned that the suspect began to argue with the victim, which led to a physical altercation. The suspect struck the victim several times on the victim’s head and body. The suspect then fled the dwelling; however, he was located a short time later and arrested without further incident. He was positively identified and booked in the Pasadena jail. June 10 At about 3:50 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to an armed robbery at Wells Fargo Bank, 3701 E. Foothill Blvd. The robbery was in progress when Pasadena Police officers arrived and arrested the suspect (Shownee Smith, 41 years, Pasadena Resident) without incident as he exited the bank. Smith was in possession of a rifle, a bag containing U.S. Currency, and other items of evidence. Pasadena Police detectives and the Federal Bureau of Investigations are currently investigating the robbery. Smith is believed to be the “Dual Valley Bandit” and maybe responsible for ten other bank robberies in Los Angeles County. Anyone with information regarding these robberies is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles FBI Office at (310) 477-6565 or the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241. You may also report information anonymously at lacrimestoppers. org.

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PMCA 1234: Free Third Thursday Evening (5 p.m. – 8 p.m., Pasadena Museum of California Art, 490 E. Union St., Pasadena, CA) Enjoy a free yoga class led by Brianna Smyk. Please bring your own mat. Limited capacity. First come, first served. No RSVP required. For more information, call (626) 568-3665 or search: PMCA Free Third Thursday. -PASADENA

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The Pasadena Antique Show and Sale (11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA) Rare treasures, antiques, fine art, decorative art and vintage collectibles will be on display and for sale from quality antique dealers. For more information, call (626) 795-9311 or search: Pasadena Antique Show. -PASADENA

SATURday - June 17 Pasadena Chalk Festival and Father’s Day Car Show (June 17-18 @ 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Paseo Colorado, 300 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101) Come and join the 25th Annual Pasadena Chalk Festival at Paseo Colorado! There will be live music and entertainment all day at the Main Stage, Kids Chalkland, the 15th Annual Pasadena Police Classic Car Show, food booths, raffle prizes, Police Helicopter Ride Auction, & more! -PASADENA Pasadena Symphony & POPS (12 p.m. -2:30 p.m., Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007) The Pasadena POPS return ready to perform Broadway: the Golden Age. Arboretum members receive 10% off regular ticket prices. Visit Pasadena POPS for more information and tickets. Please note that the Arboretum grounds close at 2:30 p.m. The Pasadena POPS Box Office will be open at noon the day of each concert. -ARCADIA Father’s Day Pig’s Roast (3 p.m. – 8p.m., Alosta Brewing Co., 692 Arrow Grand Circle Covina, CA 91722) Join Alosta Brewing Co for Father’s Day weekend! We will be roasting an entire pig in our parking lot. Reservations are needed so that we can get a proper head count. Bring Dad out for something he truly wants, meat and beer! For just $25, you’ll get a plate with roasted pork, 2 sides, and 2 pints of beer. On top of that we’ll be showing various sporting events on TV, and will have an old school Vinyl DJ joining us to help dad relive his youth. -COVINA

Sunday - June 18 Drams for Dads (11a.m., Santa Anita Race Track, 285 West Huntington Drive) a special buffet brunch and Whiskey tasting featuring a full lineup from the Woodford Reserve collection of whiskeys &

Pasadena Chalk Festival and Father’s Day Car Show (June 17-18 @ 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Paseo Colorado, 300 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101) Come and join the 25th Annual Pasadena Chalk Festival at Paseo Colorado! There will be live music and entertainment all day at the Main Stage, Kids Chalkland, the 15th Annual Pasadena Police Classic Car Show, food booths, raffle prizes, Police Helicopter Ride Auction, & more! -PASADENA

bourbons, paired with a full day of live racing at Santa Anita Race Track! Seating for this premium Father’s Day experience is limited, so book your tickets for this exclusive event at Santa Anita Park today. Tickets start at $95. Dress Code: To maintain a standard of elegance & sophistication, we kindly request no shorts, t-shirts, sandals or baseball caps. Jeans may be worn but must not be torn, faded or oversized and should be worn with a collared shirt or blazer. Must be at least 21 years of age. -ARCADIA Jeff and Jaiden Hodge: Like Father, Like Son (7 p.m., The Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA) Jeff Hodge, actor, producer, writer, and comedian, has accomplished many things, including appearing in the feature films Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, Crocodile Dundee in L.A., and the television sitcom The Jamie Foxx Show. For more information about the special Father’s Day weekend show, call (626) 577-1894 or search: The Ice House Comedy Club Events. -PASADENA

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Third Tuesdays at the Huntington Library @ 4-6 p.m. A new monthly series featuring behind-the-scenes tours (with a new tour each time) followed by a small reception. Tickets $20. This event is for members of The Huntington’s Society of Fellows. For more information and reservations, email or call 626-405-2288. Craft Hill Karaoke Night (424 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030 @9 p.m.). The time has come. Your singing-in-the-car heroics are finally ready to be

The City of Monrovia kicks off their Summer Extravaganza (119 West Palm Ave, Monrovia CA) An eight-week program from June 19 – August 11 where friendships grow, children play and laughter is encouraged. The free program includes fun-filled themed games and activities, hands-on arts and crafts, special events, excursions and more. -MONROVIA

WEDNESday - June 21 on stage. But how do you make it happen? KARAOKE! Join us every Wednesday at Craft Hill South Pasadena for the karaoke event that will make your grandchildren proud, your neighbors jealous, and your enemies closer. -PASADENA

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THE PASADENA POPS & MICHAEL FEINSTEIN CELEBRATE BROADWAY WITH A STAR-STUDDED EVENING HONORING LIZA MINELLI

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rincipal POPS Conductor Michael Feinstein opens the 2017 Pasadena POPS Sierra Auto Concert Series at the Los Angeles Arboretum on Saturday, June 17 with Broadway: The Golden Age. A star-studded affair, the season opener will celebrate the golden ages of Broadway and pay tribute to its honorary queen, Liza Minnelli. Feinstein will welcome multiple award-winning guests to the stage to honor Liza with up and comer Alex Getlin, Pink Martini’s Storm Large, and her Cabaret costar Joel Grey, along with surprise special guests, including the legendary Liza herself. To Feinstein, Broadway does not have just one golden age, and he has curated an evening of Broadway royalty that illustrates just that, with music from Rodgers & Hammerstein, Kander & Ebb, Coleman, Loesser and Jule Styne to name a few. The concert program will span the ages, offering something for everyone with jewels from

Cabaret, West Side Story, Oklahoma, Grease and more. “To me the Golden Age of Broadway is an era of music and shows that are classic… like many things, Broadway has many golden ages and we’re going to celebrate all of them,” says Michael Feinstein. All concerts are held at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Grounds open for picnicking and dining at 5:30 p.m. and performances begin at 7:30 pm. Don’t miss the best outdoor dinner party in town with spacious circular table seating with fine linens, or lawn seating for those who want to bring a blanket – each option carries on the tradition of picnic-dining with your family and friends with Michael Feinstein and Pasadena’s premier POPS orchestra! Among many venue amenities, concert goers can enjoy pre-ordered gourmet dining packages for on-site pickup just steps from their table from Julienne, Marston’s and Claud & Co.

of two full beverage centers serving fine wines, beer, coffee and soft drinks. The Arboretum is located at 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA. Subscribers may pre-purchase parking on-site at the Arboretum, and all concertgoers enjoy free parking at the adjacent Westfield Santa Anita shopping center with complimentary non-stop shuttle service to the Arboretum’s main entrance. Single tickets start at $25. Season subscriptions and single tickets are now on sale, and are available by calling the box office at (626) 793-7172, online at PasadenaSymphony-Pops.org or at the Arboretum on the day of the concerts. Liza Minelli will make a special appearance

The food court hosts mouth-watering food trucks plus specialty ice creams by Choctál, and the venue now offers the convenience

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California Philharmonic Kicks Off Blockbuster 14th Season at Walt Disney Concert Hall Maestro Victor Vener and the acclaimed California Philharmonic present what promises to be another awe-inspiring summer series of concerts at the iconic music destination the Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall. The magic begins on Sunday, June 25 with

Wagner at the Movies, a colossal concert that seamlessly transports the audience from the opera stage to the silver screen. The sensational season opener features some of the most remarkable moments of Wagner’s Tannhauser, Die Meistersinger, and The Flying Dutchman. Bridging the gap between stage and

screen is the luscious score by Brian Tyler for Thor 2: The Dark World, the grandiose music of Conan the Barbarian by Poledouris, John Barry’s iconic score to The Lion in Winter and the timeless score to the Oscar winning film Titanic, by the late James Horner. The beloved Maestro and orchestra are joined by the Cal

Phil Chorale under the direction of resident chorus Maestra Marya Basaraba during this epic season opener. View FULL SCHEDULE at PasadenaIndependent.com

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Fashion Meets Activism: Arm the Animals

Amazon and web-based clothing company goes global with designs to save the animals by emily g. peters emilygpeters@gmail.com

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ometimes, helping solve one of the world’s problems can be as simple as donning a t-shirt. Arcadia-based clothing company Arm the Animals (ATA) has done just that by transforming fashion into viral animal advocacy. Beginning as an online clothing store, Arm the Animals launched in a Pasadena apartment by locals Matthew Heinemeyer (CEO), Danian Rios (president) and his brother Rigo Diaz (CFO). Their mission? To promote animal welfare. The brand resulted from an emotional turning point when co-founder Heinemeyer lost his sister to a heart condition in 2010. “My sister was integral in raising me. She never had kids of her own, but she continued to adopt and place animals throughout her life,” explained Heinemeyer. “When she passed, she had about 12 cats and dogs and it opened my eyes to how difficult it was for her to place pets in proper housing. I wanted to do something in her memory—and then the phrase ‘Arm the Animals’ popped into my head.” Heinemeyer began experimenting with logos and soon a web-based boutique was born. With clever graphic t-shirts as their flagship items, ATA also designs bags, phone cases and more to help pet parents wear the love. Though

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initially new to online retail ATA’s strong partnership with Amazon and marketing prowess turned them into a global brand with a healthy social media following. “That’s the beauty of the internet,” remarked Heinemeyer. “If you’re active on social media and tie it back to your website, there’s no telling who will find you.” Arm the Animals supports animal welfare in several ways. Potential pet parents can search their online database for thousands of animals currently in need of adoption or shelter. A portion of sale proceeds also go toward helping a wide variety of animal welfare organizations or rescue missions. ATA also donates their marketing, design and social media expertise to support nonprofits in their animal advocacy efforts. Their “rescue partner network” has expanded from Southern California to India, raising critical funds to save endangered and threatened wildlife across the globe. As awareness grows, Heinemeyer, Rios and Diaz plan to open a storefront in just steps away from the recently completed Metro stop in Arcadia. They consider the storefront the next logical step. “There’s no continent left that we haven’t sold into besides Antarctica,” said Heinemeyer, remarking on clients from the Middle East to Africa to Australia. “But we’ve also had good success with boutique retail. When saw the open space in Arcadia we thought, ‘What if we

Arm the Animals co-founders: CEO Matthew Heinemeyer and Danian Rios, president. - Photo by Emily G. Peters / Beacon Media News

created our own boutique here?’” Participating in local events like the recent Patchwork Show and upcoming CatCon in Pasadena on August 12–13 helps Arm the Animals engage with local advocates. They are eager to open their doors to the community at large. “There really is something for everybody,” said Rios about their brand. “Animal lovers come from all ages.”

Arm the Animals’ offices are located at 113 E. Santa Clara Street in Arcadia, with their retail storefront soon to follow at the same location. To wear the love, visit www. armtheanimals.com and follow at Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @ArmTheAnimals. View SLIDESHOW on Our Website

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Forward Thinking Aims to Secure Pasadena Employees’ Pensions and Benefits by gUS HERRERA gherrera@beaconmedianews.com

The Pasadena City Council prudently exercised forward-thinking by taking steps to ensure that the city will be able to fulfill commitments to its employees’ pensions and other post-employment benefits (OPEB). Following lengthy discussions regarding this year’s budget, it became apparent that “certain factors, most significantly future

Mayor Terry Tornek lauded the establishment of a “pattern of saving,” likening the act to having a child open a savings account. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

increased pension contributions to CALPERS … are expected to put considerable strain on the city’s general fund over the next several years,” according to staff’s report. CALPERS, shorthand for California Public Employees Retirement System, manages two funds for Pasadena employees – one for safety personnel (i.e. fire and police departments) and another for all other personnel, categorized as “miscellaneous.” CALPERS has seen its fair share of controversy due to the inconsistency of its rate of return on investments. The roller coaster of a system has taken several cities along for volatile rides, seeing cycles of gains followed by significant losses that have left some municipalities bankrupt. Although economic cycles are quite natural, CALPERS’ “gains have not offset the significant losses over time,” according to city staff. Council was highly critical of CALPERS, especially Vice-Mayor John Kennedy who characterized the system as being mismanaged and having the “potential of … negatively impacting [the city’s] financial situation going forward.” Council Member Margaret McAustin also didn’t hold back any punches, arguing that CALPERS has “not fulfilled [its] fiduciary obligations” and is “subject to corruption and fraud.” To read the full story, visit: PasadenaIndependent.com

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Sierra Madre Cops Nab Pot Dealer With 600 Plants Dealer in possession of estimated street value of $100,000 of marijuana Recently, the Sierra Madre Police Department received an anonymous tip, that a subject was loading “multiple boxes of marijuana into a truck and trailer from a home located in Sierra Madre.” Officers responded to the area and located the described vehicle. Sierra Madre Police officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle for a vehicle code violation and contacted the driver, Jason Walker, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Walker was driving on a suspended driver's license and had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. A search incident to Walker’s arrest revealed he was in possession of over 600 marijuana plants in various stages of growth, approximately 125 pounds of mature marijuana bud, and a large amount of U.S. currency. The recovered marijuana plants and bud have a street value of over $100,000.00. Walker declined to provide a statement of how he came into possession of the items and was booked at the Pasadena Police Department Jail.

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Chief Sanchez Suspends Issuing ‘Firearm Waiver Letters’ to Officers in Wake of AFT Raid on Pasadena PD Officer’s Home In the wake of the ongoing story on a February 16, 2017 ATF raid of Pasadena police lieutenant’s home in Sierra Madre, Pasadena Chief of Police Phillip Sanchez made a public statement via William Boyer, the Public Information Officer for the City of Pasadena, regarding the so-called “waiver letters” that he signs for officers to buy weapons not available to the general public. These ‘waiver letters’ have garnered a huge amount of local media interest as well as the ongoing investigation into why ATF raided the Pasadena police officer’s home in the first place. Alcohol, tobacco and firearms agents served a search warrant of Pasadena police officer Vasken Gourdikian’s home in Sierra Madre, February 16 and confiscated numerous weapons in an ongoing investigation. The weapons confiscated included high power rifles as well as handguns. In May, The United States Dept. of Justice listed details

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Pasadena Chief Sanchez admits to signing unlawful “waiver letters” for officers to obtain guns. – Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

about the weapons the ATF seized from a high ranking Pasadena police officer’s home in February. Many more questions came about than answers. Why the Pasadena police officer’s home was raided

remains sealed and is under investigation. The ATF and FBI will not comment on any ongoing investigation. To read the full story, visit: PasadenaIndependent.com

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ings, resulting in three homicides and two attempted homicides. In each case, the suspects were not immediately identified at the time of the shootings. Pasadena Police patrol officers quickly responded, contained the area, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses, not all of whom were cooperative. Pasadena Police Chief Phillip L. Sanchez said that as a result of a six-month-long investigation by the Pasadena Police Homicide detectives, eight suspected gang members have been arrested and charged with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder. “This case underscores the dedication, talents and investigative experience of our Homicide Unit, which was supported by forensic specialists, patrol officers and other law enforcement partners, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department,” Pasadena Police Chief Sanchez said, “I cannot emphasize enough just how difficult this particular case was and how proud I am of the work this team accomplished in apprehending the suspects responsible for the shootings.” During the investigation, Pasadena Police Homicide Unit, Sergeant Keith Gomez and Detectives Edgar Sanchez, Dustin Gomez, Anthony Russo, Jose Urita, Jordan Ling, and Jonathan Buchholz learned there was an active feud between Pasadena and Duarte street gangs, which likely was the basis for the shootings. The preliminary evidence suggested a Duarte street gang may have been responsible for the murders and attempted murders in our community. Detectives quickly formulated a plan, which included collaborating with the Los Angeles

County Sheriff’s department and other law enforcement partners. With limited information, and at times reluctant witnesses, Pasadena detectives focused their efforts on the Duarte street gang members using strategic investigative techniques and a lot of long hours. The case was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office on Monday, June 5, 2017. Multiple counts of murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit murder, shooting into an inhabited dwelling, accessory after the fact, and gang allegations have now been filed against the suspects by the District Attorney’s office based on the evidence developed by the Pasadena Police detectives. The on-going investigation suggests these suspects could also be responsible for many violent crimes, both reported and unreported. Detectives hope the photos being released today may help other witnesses or victims come forward with additional information about the suspects’ activities. The press conference will be aired on Pasadena’s local station: It will be streaming online at City of Pasadena - Media and will also be seen locally in Pasadena on Channel 3 for Charter subscribers and Channel 99 for AT&T U-verse subscribers. Anyone with additional information should call Pasadena Police at (626) 744-4241 anytime or Homicide detectives at (626) 744-4511. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website LA Crime Stoppers.

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Arcadia High Students Accepted Into Every Ivy League University for Second Straight Year For the second straight year, the graduating class from Arcadia High School has at least one student accepted into every Ivy League Univer-

sity in the country. In addition to that rare feat, the Arcadia High Class of 2017 also has at least one student accepted into Stanford, Massachusetts

Institute of Technology (MIT), and California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Three Apaches were accepted into Harvard

University, four to Yale University, seven to Cornell University, two to Columbia University, five to University of Pennsylvania, two to Princeton University, two to Brown University, three to Dartmouth College, two to Stanford University, three to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and two to California Institute of Technology. Stanley Yu, who will be attending Columbia University in the fall, has been named the Class Valedictorian. Yu was born in Arcadia and attended Baldwin Stocker Elementary School and First Avenue Middle School before matriculating to Arcadia High. All through middle and high school, he has earned straight A’s in every class on his way to a 4.0 cumulative GPA. In addition to being a prestigious National Merit Scholarship

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winner, he participated in numerous extracurriculars. Yu played water polo for three years, was on the swim team, Speech and Debate, U.S Constitution and Government team which qualified for the national championships the past three years, captain of the Physics team, founded the

Arcadia High Coding Club, and has volunteered for the Foundation of Disabled Youths for the past three years.

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Monrovia Unified Conferred Diplomas to Over 400 Grads Monrovia Unified conferred diplomas to over 400 seniors as they eagerly stepped on stage to receive their diplomas during two days of graduation ceremonies honoring Canyon Oaks High School, Mountain Park School and Monrovia High School graduates. The graduating seniors from all three schools will attend prestigious colleges across the country, including UCLA, Colorado State University, UC Berkeley and Iowa State University. "While the class of 2017's time at Monrovia Unified is over, we know that the lessons they learned and the skills they've acquired will serve them in their future endeavors," Monrovia Unified Board President Bryan Wong said. "These commencement ceremonies are a yearly reminder that we can expect great things from graduating seniors." A ceremony for Canyon Oaks High and Mountain Park School recognized the academic achievement of 45 graduating seniors and Monrovia High School conferred 381 diplomas.

Four Canyon Oaks/Mountain park seniors have received more than $8,000 in scholarships, while some 75 of Monrovia High's seniors have received more than $88,000 in scholarships. "I wanted all our students to remember where they come from and to always represent their community at the highest level," Canyon Oaks/Mountain Park Principal Flint Fertig said. "I know our graduates are more than ready to excel in their next ventures - they have already shown us their immense capacity for success." Ivan Alvarado, Monrovia High's valedictorian with a 4.46 GPA, plans to attend UC Berkeley in the fall while Monrovia High salutatorian Frances Montemayor, 4.43 GPA, will attend UCLA. "Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors," Monrovia Unified Superintendent Dr. Katherine Thorossian said. "We are proud to have emboldened such exceptional individuals through their educational journeys and know that their achievements will inspire future generations for years to come."

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Institute for Educational Advancement Serving the Needs of Gifted Children by may s. ruiz MayChu@att.net

Each child is different. All parents know that and treat every child for the individual that he or she is. But when children fall outside the spectrum, parents are at a loss about what to do. Elizabeth Jones saw firsthand how gifted children could fall through the cracks because their needs aren’t being met. She relates, “While completing my Masters at USC, I was working in a special day classroom at a residential facility for students with learning and behavioral problems. I found a child who had been placed there when he was actually profoundly gifted; he was basically misdiagnosed. That got me thinking that clearly he wasn’t the only child who has been put in the wrong place because people didn’t recognize what made him different.” “That led me to conduct more research and start looking into how children learn differently,” continues Jones. “I then worked at Johns Hopkins University as Associate Director of the Western Region of the Center for Talented Youth. There I focused on identifying gifted students from underserved backgrounds; providing emotional and social support for them; and educating teachers and parents on these children’s needs. In 1998, I left Johns Hopkins and established the Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA), a non-profit organization

dedicated to the intellectual, creative, and personal growth among gifted and highpotential youth. We are committed to the development of the whole child by providing engaging learning experiences that promote optimal challenge, mentorship, exploration of ideas, and recognition of personal potential.” Based in Pasadena, IEA offers four differ-

ent programs that directly address the needs of the gifted child. Jones explains, “Our ACADEMY is for children from kindergarten to 8th grade, an after-school and weekend, and during-the-day program for homeschooled children. YUNASA, which is the Indian Lakota word for balance, is a camp where we take children for a traditional camp experience. But we

also do a lot of work on how to calm the mind through visualizations and mindfulness, which help the child focus energies in positive ways. EXPLORE is an apprenticeship program where we partner high-potential and gifted high school students with distinguished professionals in the field with whom they work side-by-side for six weeks during the summer to accomplish real world tasks.” A program Jones is extremely proud of is the CAROLINE D. BRADLEY SCHOLARSHIP. She states, “It is the only merit-based scholarship in the country. We provide 30 students per year with a high school experience where we match individuals with the best learning environment for them. We sponsor students for four years throughout their entire high school career. It is our most unique and, perhaps, most impactful initiative in terms of long-term support of young people.” For gifted children and their parents, it’s a godsend to have someone champion for them. Jones and her organization will see to it that these young people’s minds are developed to their fullest potential. ACADEMY students learn Chemistry in the kitchen. - Courtesy Photo

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Summer Along California's Central Coast by Greg aragon gregsgetawaytravel@gmail.com

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ummer is here and it's time to escape the heat. One of my favorite places to do this is along California's Central Coast, which is littered with lost beaches, craggy rock formations, forgotten coves, rolling hills and small towns such as Cayucos, where time has slowed and a 1960s beach village vibe permeates the air like fog through a historic pier. Last summer, a friend and I discovered Cayucos when we booked a stay at the Shoreline Inn, a charming, family-owned motel that sits on the sand, mere steps from the beach. Here we checked into an ocean-front room, with incredible views of the historic pier to the north and the giant, iconic Morro Bay rock to the south. Once unpacked, we opened the glass door to our patio and found a sitting area overlooking a large green lawn and the beach about 30 feet away. This was an invite we couldn't resist. We quickly took off our shoes and hit the sand. The first thing we noticed -besides the obvious natural beauty surrounding us was an abundance of playful dogs and their owners, along with treasure seekers scanning the beach for sea glass. Because of its unique geography, many beaches along California's Central Coast are rewarded with sea glass. These colorful

gems come from fragments of glass bottles that make their way into the ocean, where they are tumbled through sand and waves for years until turned into smooth pieces of ocean-made jewelry and showcased on the beach by Mother Nature. Cayucos sea glass is so notable that the city hosts an annual festival each March honoring it with handmade jewelry, music, food and more. After hunting for sea glass, we walked along the sand toward the historic Cayucos Pier. Along the way, we were lured by the aroma of fresh smoked fish to Ruddell's Smokehouse. Located in a tiny shack, Ruddell's has been serving locals and outof-towners since 1980. For our lunch, we devoured a couple of smoked albacore and shrimp tacos on flour tortillas, with a subtle gourmet sauce, tomatoes, and a mix of red leaf lettuce, apples, celery, carrots, and green onions. After lunch, we followed Ocean Ave, the

town's main street, to the end of town, until the road winded between a black, rocky coastline and lush green hills dotted with goats and cattle. Here we found Estero Bluffs State Park and hiked through a majestic preserve, dedicated to protecting the diverse local area of the Pacific Coast, with its wetlands, low bluffs and coastal terraces punctuated by a number of perennial and intermittent streams. For dinner, we walked to Duckies Chowder House, located next to Cayucos Pier and the town's signature dolphin statue. Our meal included a delicious bowl of clam chowder and a tasty plate of fried fish, shrimp, oysters, calamari and clam strips with French fries and a cold beer. Back at Shoreline Inn, we sat on our patio and watched the sun set behind the pier and playful pooches chase seagulls into the surf. In the morning, we enjoyed the inn's complimentary continental breakfast, with cereals,

toast, eggs, fresh pastries, juice, coffee, and that gorgeous, ever-present view of the ocean and pier. After breakfast, we strolled through town to the Cayucos Visitor's Center and History Museum, where we met Laila Kollmann, owner of the Shoreline Inn and one of the town's friendliest and most knowledgeable ambassadors. While at the museum, Kollman walked us through some of the current exhibits and told us about the town's rich history. Originally inhabited by the Chumash Indians, the town gets its name from the Chumash plank canoe, called tomolor cayuco. Cayucos were small fishing boats similar to those used by the Aleuts during sea otter hunts. The town of Cayucos was founded by Captain James Cass, who built the town's original pier in 1872, along with its first store and warehouse, which provided commerce throughout the coastal communities. Cayucos is located seven miles north of Morro Bay on Highway 1. For more information on the town, visit: Highway 1 Discovery Route. For more information on the Shoreline Inn, visit: Cayucos Shoreline Inn. Hidden gems and alluring cuisine can be found along the lost beaches of California’s Central Coast. – Photo by Greg Aragon / Beacon Media News

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Why UCSD was wrong to select the Dalai Lama as Commencement Speaker On February 2, the official website of the University of California San Diego (UCSD), announced that the chancellor will honor the 14th Dalai Lama as the keynote speaker in the all-campus commencement held on June 17. The decision immediately triggered objections among many Chinese students within the UCSD community, including the author. Clearly, it is impossible for the author to completely abandon nationalistic sentiment towards this issue, as the territorial and sovereign integrity of China is indeed an important notion for many Chinese students on this campus; but this time, the author would like to present his attitude in a way that is as objective as possible, so that the readers of this article will understand the feelings of the author and many fellow Chinese who oppose the University’s decision from a more moderate perspective. First, the Dalai Lama’s reputation as a “peaceful” religious leader is not consistent with his high engagement in politics and affair of states. Some say that in the eyes of many in the western world, the Dalai Lama is seen as a master in spirituality and Buddhism, a popular leader of the world; and on the official website of UCSD, he is labeled as “a man of peace” who “promotes global responsibility” by chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla. However, the term “Dalai” itself has never been a mere title for a religious leader, just as the Pope is never only the leader of the Catholic Church. Before the 1959 rebellion, the Dalai Lama was the leader of the Tibetan

government, which held a highly autonomous status under Chinese sovereignty, according to the 17 Point Agreement signed by Chinese and Tibetan officials in 1951. In 1959, the Dalai Lama and the ruling officials of the Tibetan government went against the Agreement and launched a rebellion which was immediately defeated by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), after which, the Dalai Lama fled to India and established a “Tibetan government in exile” with his supporters. From the 1950s to mid1960s, he and his regime in exile were under US military and financial support, aiming to overthrow the People’s Republic of China. According to the New York Times, the Dalai Lama and his officials admitted to receiving $1.7 million from the CIA during that time, and some of the Tibetan rebels under the regime in exile were trained in the US and sent back to raid PLA forces in Tibet, as an attempt to overthrow the People’s Republic of China and its rule in the region. The author will not judge the Dalai Lama’s choice of actions and partners from a nationalistic approach, but clearly, such histories of rebellion and armed raids can be hardly called “peaceful” or “shouldering global responsibility.” Instead, the Dalai Lama appears more like a chess piece utilized by different forces during the Cold War, as he stood right between the US and China during their most intensive ideological battles. After the mid-1960s, the US began to warm towards China, American aid dried up and the Dalai Lama lost his greatest supporter of “Tibet Independence.” This cast the Dalai

Lama less as a peaceful bystander and more as a tool wielded by the US to attack China during the Cold War, who violently broke a mutual agreement. His strong ideological background, histories and motives should be carefully scrutinized, not accepted unquestioningly. Second, given the divergence of opinion surrounding this controversial figure, UCSD should have done more to take Chinese students and their thoughts into account prior to this decision. According to statistics from UCSD’s international center, by Fall 2015, UCSD had a population of 3,589 Chinese students, which accounted for 10.6% of the campus community. Clearly, not all Chinese students are opposed to the decision of the chancellor, but given the fact that the Dalai Lama is a highly controversial political figure among different groups, and that Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) has made a protest announcement, the university should listen to these different voices prior to making such a decision, without assuming that there would be no objections at all. UCSD is known as a place of ethnic and cultural diversity, a tolerant place for everyone on the campus. However, the author doesn’t see the spirit of tolerance in this decision, but rather ignorance of the voice from a minority group, as all the announcements and protest have received no response until this time, including the author’s protest letter. In order to gain respect from others, one must respect others first. If the university wants people to respect

its freedom of speech, they should respect and listen to others’ speech in the first place. Third, the decision-making process of this issue is to be questioned. The announcement of honoring the Dalai Lama as the keynote speaker of the all-campus commencement is made by the chancellor’s office, which means that it was the chancellor’s decision to send the invitation. However, all-campus commencement is an important event for all graduating students, and the students should be addressed by a neutral figure, rather than someone who would genders such strong disagreement. Considering this, the author wonders if the chancellor is putting his own personal interest and viewpoints above the mutual interest of all the graduating students, which is not in accordance to the chancellor’s responsibility of taking care of the interest of all. In all, the author respects the US tradition and standard of freedom of speech, and has no intention to change or attack it. However, standing on neutral grounds, respecting and responding to the opinions from different student groups, and making decisions on the basis of the mutual interest of the campus should also be taken into serious account when it comes to the matter of honoring a keynote speaker at the allcampus commencement. Content source from www.chinafocus.us - PAID CONTENT -

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Arcadia City Notices

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held for the project described below. The project includes the following: A.

Categorical Exemption from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to the use of an existing facility

B. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 17-03

Project Location: 139 E. Foothill Blvd. APN: 5771-021-029 Contact Information: Project Planner:

Amanda Landry, Senior Planner alandry@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 574-5447

Project Description: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a children’s indoor playground (Precious One) at 139 E. Foothill Boulevard. The proposed indoor playground would serve children from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, with private events on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The proposed maximum occupancy is 16 children at any one time. Applicant: Debbie Ro, One Design Lab Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Place of Hearing: Arcadia City Council Chambers 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA

City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066

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Contact Information:

Project Planner Jordan Chamberlin, Associate Planner jchamberlin@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 821-4334 City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066

The City of Arcadia (Owner) will receive sealed bids for the Morlan Place Rule 20B Underground Utility District Project. The Project, which involves the installation of conduits, conductors, pull boxes, vault, streetlights and service, sidewalk, driveway and street repairs, including traffic control and coordination with participating parties (City of Arcadia, Southern California Edison, AT&T, Spectrum and Giggle Fiber),, must be completed within 35 calendar days, as provided in the Bid and Contract Documents. Bidders are strongly encouraged to review the Bid Documents (including the more detailed Notice Inviting Bids included therein) for more complete information regarding the Project and submission of bids. Bids must be submitted to the Owner on the Owner’s Contract Bid Forms. Prospective Bidders may obtain Bid Documents only from the DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ ENGINEERING DIVISION at the following address: 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. 91066-6021, (626) 574-5484. Please contact the DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION for more information, including availability of Bid Documents and mailing costs. One or more Pre-Bid Conference and Site Walks will be held on the date(s), at the time(s) and under the conditions indicated in the Bid Documents. Bidder SHOULD attend. All Bids must be addressed, sealed in an envelope and received by the office of the CITY CLERK no later than 11:00 a.m. on June 29, 2017. All Bids will be publicly opened, examined and read aloud at the CITY CLERK’S OFFICE at that time. Bids shall be valid for 60 days after the bid opening date. Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier's check, or a Bid Bond in favor of the Owner in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted Total Bid Price. Prior to award of the Contract, the successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Bid Price, on the forms provided and in the manner described in the Bid Documents. Contractor shall comply with PCC § 4108 with respect to subcontractor bond requirements.

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CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICE INVITING BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and forward a recommendation to the City Council, to the following project: A. CEQA Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) B. Draft Ordinance No. 2348 - Text Amendment No. TA 17-04 Project Description: Draft Ordinance No. 2348, is a Text Amendment to amend various sections of Article IX, Chapter 1 of the Arcadia Municipal Code (Development Code) to prohibit short-term rentals, home sharing, and the advertisement of these uses. Applicant:

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Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Place of Hearing:

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Pursuant to B&P Code § 7028.15 and PCC § 3300, Contractors shall possess the following California Contractor's license(s) in order to perform the Work: A or C-10. Subcontractors must possess the appro¬priate licenses for each specialty subcontracted. Bidders are advised that this Contract is a public work for purposes of the California Labor Code, which requires payment of prevailing wages. Owner has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rates, and will place them on file at the Owner’s office and make them available to any interested party upon request. Pursuant to PCC § 22300, the successful Contractor may substitute securities equivalent to monies withheld by the Owner. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informality or irregularity in any Bid received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective Bids received. CITY OF ARCADIA Publish June 15 & 22, 2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DIANA H. YANG CASE NO. 17STPB04992

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held for the project described below. The project includes the following: A.

Categorical Exemption from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to the use of an existing facility

B. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 17-03

Project Location: 139 E. Foothill Blvd. APN: 5771-021-029 Contact Information: Project Planner:

Amanda Landry, Senior Planner alandry@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 574-5447 City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066

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Project Description: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a children’s indoor playground (Precious One) at 139 E. Foothill Boulevard. The proposed indoor playground would serve children from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, with private events on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The proposed maximum occupancy is 16 children at any one time. Applicant: Debbie Ro, One Design Lab Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Place of Hearing: Arcadia City Council Chambers 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DIANA H. YANG. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ESTHER SHAW in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ESTHER SHAW be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/07/17 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 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 objec-

tions or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner I. DAVID SMALL - SBN 080676 LAW OFFICES OF I. DAVID SMALL 4640 ADMIRALTY WAY, STE 500 MARINA DEL REY CA 90292 6/12, 6/15, 6/19/17 CNS-3019833# ARCADIA WEEKLY

Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee's Sale No. CA-RCS-14015289 NOTE: PURSUANT TO 2923.3(C) 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 PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.] YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/3/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com , using the file number assigned to this case, CARCS-14015289. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. On June 21, 2017, at 11:00 AM, BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, in the City of POMONA, County of LOS ANGELES, State of CALIFORNIA, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by MATTHEW A. POTURICH, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustors, recorded on 5/18/2006, as Instrument No. 06 1093916, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Property is being sold "as is - where is". TAX PARCEL NO. 5782-006-021. Property address: 59 West La Sierra Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007. The land referred to is situated in the State of California, County of Los Angeles, City of Arcadia, and is described as follows: LOT 5 OF TRACT NO. 15582, IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 350, PAGE(S) 33 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 59 WEST LA SIERRA DRIVE, ARCADIA, CA 91007. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee's Sale is $2,476,940.41. 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. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE INFORMATION LINE: 714-730-2727 or www.lpsasap. com Dated: 05/24/2017 PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE, By Shelley Chase, Foreclosure Administrator A-4622047 06/01/2017, 06/08/2017, 06/15/2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY

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Why to Smile With a Millennial on National Selfie Day by Monica Sanchez, Editorial intern editorial@beaconmedianews.com

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mile big and say cheese with a Millennial on June 21 for National Selfie Day. Selfies aren’t the downfall of society. Not smiling enough is! As much as we roll our eyes at Millennials holding their phones high for a selfie in an effort to obliterate the likely possibility of the oncoming apocalypse, Millennials may actually be benefiting from all that excessive selfie-taking. Improved Health & Lifestyle Millennials seem to have accumulated some untapped knowledge that their cranky old grandfathers must have missed in between blasting CNN to a - still inaudible - deafening roar and checking their blood pressure. Smiling is good for you: body and mind. According to Dr. Mark Stibich, there are actually ten health and lifestyle benefits to smiling: “Smiling makes us attractive... relieves stress…elevates our mood...is contagious...boosts your immune system... lowers your blood pressure...makes us feel good...makes you look younger...makes you seem successful…[and] helps you stay positive” (Very Well). The act of smiling, even faking it, can

drastically improve your health and overall well-being. Activate all the benefits of smiling by jumping in a selfie with a Millennial on June 21, or better yet, photobombing with a killer troll grin. Uniting a Nation Divided June 21, National Selfie Day, is also known as the Summer Solstice. (See link for exact Summer Solstice times based on region.) While people in Sweden “celebrate the Summer Solstice by eating the first strawberries of the season,” Americans will celebrate by attempting to post the cutest or most bizarre selfie of their lives (Almanac). And FYI, the Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year. Yes, Millennials have diabolically selected the longest day of the year just to torture all those who despise selfies to their core. But as much as some people would like to think that, National Selfie Day is not about posts driven by egotistical motives. It’s simply a chance to connect or reconnect with people. In light of recent events, promoting the concept of togetherness is a trend that needs to infect the minds of young and old alike. At this point, Millennials will take any excuse to adopt that concept and let it wash over the entire country in order to unite a nation that still seems to feel divided. As a social phenomenon, National Selfie

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Of course, taking a selfie with a few people won’t automatically fix the deeprooted issues that cause this nation to remain divided, but creating small moments of positivity is a step in the right direction that might create a domino effect in future generations. Millennials have long been benefiting from the effects of excessive selfie-taking with friends. It’s a simple little pastime that brings people together. And perhaps, this togetherness that Millennials experience daily will spread throughout America and beyond as a result of National Selfie Day. Origin of National Selfie Day “National Selfie Day was created by DJ Rick McNeely, from Fishbowl Radio Network, in Arlington, TX on June 21, 2014.” (National Selfie Day). DJ Rick McNeely created this holiday “just to see what would happen,” but he encourages people to “be a part of what we’re doing, go take a selfie, go have some fun” (National Selfie Day). Post a Selfie! DJ Rick can see the value of smiling for no reason. Can you? Show Beacon Media News your Blue Steel selfie on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter with the hashtags: #BeaconMediaNews #NationalSelfieDay We’ll vote, and tell you who’s our favorite!

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Tuesday June 27, 2017 personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located At: StorAmerica – Duarte 2250 Central Ave Duarte CA 91010 12:00 pm Martin, Kelly Guo, Ming All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 8th, of June and 15th, of June 2017 by StorAmerica, 2250 Central Ave Duarte, Ca. 91010 office (626) 930-0036 Fax (626) 930-1396 6/8, 6/15/17 CNS-3018506# ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Tuesday June 27, 2017 Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located at: StorAmerica – Arcadia 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA 91006 12:00 pm Rossi, Kelli A. Nolasco, Kayla A. Martinez, Silvano Dubiel, Persis H. Reed, Reggie Renner, Wesley T. Brown, Paige B. Nelson, Deborah Portillo, Moises L. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 8th, of June and 15th, of June 2017 by StorAmerica – Arcadia, 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA. 91006 (626) 303-3000 Fax (626) 303-6470 6/8, 6/15/17 CNS-3018508# ARCADIA WEEKLY

Day creates social opportunities for people that would otherwise barely exist on any other given bland day. It wouldn’t be seen as completely abnormal on National Selfie Day to ask a random stranger to join in and take a selfie with you. Maybe National Selfie Day will grant opportunities for individuals to have positive conversations with people they normally would never talk to, thus leading to the path of emotional healing for many who were deeply affected by the recent political turmoil our nation has experienced. Hootsuite has an article that discusses “6 Ways Social Media Helps People Help People,” in which they highlight how social media trends, such as National Selfie Day, can positively affect us. Some points they make include the facts that social media encourages “opening new lines of communication” and “sharing hope and courage” (Hootsuite). After such division in our nation over politics and matters of social justice, let’s take a deep breath and reflect on the vital importance of these necessities just mentioned. As a nation, we need to move forward in the right direction. Endless arguing between family members and friends will not fix the rift that blocks this nation from being “great again.” (If anything, that phrase created the rift.)

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18 JUNE 15, 2017 - JUNE 21, 2017

Happy powerlifters enjoy winning medals in Arcadia. - Courtesy photo / Yolanda Cabana

Winning Never Gets Old in Arcadia 25th Annual Powerlifting Meet is an uplifting success

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Fun, fitness, and fellowship can be the theme for the Annual California State Senior Powerlifting Games Championships. Sneiders Family Fitness in Arcadia has hosted this bench press competition for 25 years. Twenty-five years ago, Pete Clenzos, a 1932 Olympic pole vaulter, along with Cynthia Rosedale and Harry Sneider were the original visionaries of a local competition for men and women over 50 years old. Originally called the Pasadena Senior Olympics, last year’s Games in the San Gabriel Valley had over 2,000 participants in 28 different sports. There are now annual Senior Games competitions in almost every state and qualifiers can go to Nationals that are held every 2 years. This year’s Powerlifting meet included three contestants in their 80’s! Ruth Saenz, age 88 from Rosemead, in the lightweight division lifted an

amazing 75 lbs to win a gold medal and the Harry Sneider Best Women’s Lifter Trophy. George Berry, age 85, a long time bodybuilder who knew Steve Reeves, came from Ventura to put up 110 lbs. Long-time lifter Gino Roncelli, age 82, former city councilman of Arcadia, pressed 125 lbs. to receive another gold medal. In the Women’s Divison, Lee Brandon, 2-Time Women’s Long Drive Champion and first Women’s Strength Coach for the N.Y. Jets put up an impressive 135 lbs at age 55. Arline Connelly, age 71, has been a loyal lifter for 19 years and pressed 90 lbs for another gold medal. Kevin Meskew, the official referee from Arleta, pushed up an impressive 200 lbs well over his bodyweight of 149 lbs. Robin Connelly won his 17th consecutive medal in powerlifting with a bench press of 190 lbs. Winning the Harry Sneider Best Men’s Lifter Trophy was 72 year old

Pete Antoine from Beaumont putting up 290 lbs. Over the years, their oldest competitor was 98 year old Bebo Manjikian who competed along with his son Dr. Haig Manjikian. Harry Sneider holds the all-time record lifting 451 lbs at age 61. Sneiders Powerlifting Meet is featured in the movie “Impossible Dreamers” now available on Netflix and Amazon. It’s an inspirational film by 3-Time Emmy Winner Eric Goldfarb and Erik Howell that will make you want to get off the couch and into the Games. The local Senior Games continue through July 16 and include tennis, swimming, track and field, cycling, feats of strength, bowling, basketball, softball, volleyball, and more. If you are over 50 years old you can compete. Join the fun, fitness, and fellowship. To register and participate go to www.pasadenaseniorcenter. org.

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Former NFL Players from Pasadena Host Youth Football Clinic at The Rose Bowl by Fredy Ramirez, Editorial intern editorial@beaconmedianews.com

A gloomy Saturday in the summer didn’t stop the hundreds of children who participated in the Pasadena youth football clinic from having fun June 10 at the Rose Bowl. Football players and coaches from all levels directed the many different aspects of the camp. Current Broncos Defensive Back Coach Marcus Robertson and former National Football League Player Chad Brown, who both attended John Muir High in Pasadena, helped in directing the drills, making sure the drills kept the children engaged and entertained. Excitement filled the air as the children played catch during early morning registrations. They wore their favorite collegiate and professional teams who they hope to one day play for. More than anything, the children wanted to get on the field and get things going. Before things got under way, Brown spoke some words of encouragement to the youth. His message; anything is possible. He stood in front of the hundreds and said, "Who is going to be next?" One could already tell that this is more than just a football clinic and the impact made goes far beyond the gridiron. With those motivational words, the clinic began. "I hope they walk away thinking I can do this. Someone else from Pasadena did. It's possible." said Brown

A young football hopeful runs the ball at the youth football clinic. – Photo by John Chaides / Beacon Media News

The children stretched out on the field as the coaches went around to acclimate them. Council Member Tyrone Hampton joined the children during the stretches even though he overdressed for the occasion. None the less, the energy in the stadium started building. The

coaches gave out high-fives and joked around with the children to keep them engaged. The warm up drills woke up the youth and got them going. With so many participants, there needed to be an equal amount of drills and they all deliv-

ered. Each drill focused on a different aspect of football. From offense to defense, each drill developed a part of the game. Box drills, ladder drills, cone drills, and so many other drills worked on the development of these youth. More importantly, the children and coaches continued to have fun. "The highlight of my year is coming to the Rose Bowl and giving back in some small way." said Brown. The other coaches enjoyed their time at the clinic as well. During one of the wide receiver drills, one of the coaches lined up against a child in press coverage. He bent down and looked them straight in the eye. The child proceeded to put a move on him and got away. As the child got away and caught the ball, the coach smiled and so did the child. With the clinic nearing the end, they proceeded to the 7-on-7 game. Four different games broke out. For a moment, one couldn’t tell who wanted to win more; the coaches or the children. The coaches called plays and the children made plays, all while having fun. After a long day of playing and having fun, they all went in to have some food to restore some of their energy. The children may get older and move on to other sports or football clinics but one thing is certain; the coaches will be there next year ready to teach and have fun. View SLIDESHOW of Event on PasadenaIndependent.com

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GLENDORA

$1,395,000

Located in tranquil Morgan Ranch Community with three levels. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 5 ½ bathrooms, living room, family room, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast nook, breakfast bar, center island, dishwasher and plenty of cabinet space. Master suite with walk in closet, sitting area occupies entire area. Main floor with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and laundry room. Gazebo and built-in BBQ. Three car garage. (S2200)

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LOS ANGELES $718,888 Excellent opportunity to own this one of a kind hard to find, duplex corner lot built in 2004, each unit has 4 bedroom 2 bath. Just a few minutes from down town LA, ideal for someone who wants live in one and rent the one. Call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233. (W1803) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC 626-445-0123

FONTANA

$479,500

3 bedrooms, 2 full baths with double sinks upstairs and ½ bath downstairs. Master bath with oversized bath tub and walk in closet . Alarm system, Digital security alarm camera connects with cell phone. Water softener system, Remote control ceiling fans in all rooms, 2 car garage, Nest thermostat, Laundry room on main floor, Carpet throughout bedrooms & closets, Double pane windows throughout upstairs and downstairs. Call Maureen Twyman 626-216-7253. (L16330) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC (626) 445-0123

WRIGHTWOOD

$335,000

Lovely Home in a Ski Area!!! 2 bed and one bonus room in down stairs. Front door entryway has floor covering, which opens to a large living room with a fireplace that covers a large portion of the living room wall. New carpet in living room, bedrooms, stair case, basement and bonus room. Kitchen, dinning area, and laundry room has new flooring. New kitchen cabinets, new counters, new dishwasher and new range hood over stove. Call Gwen Highley 909-615-2399. (L5672) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123

PASADENA

$825,000

This 1920’s home is located on a beautiful tree lined neighborhood in Northeast Pasadena. Two story offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 3rd converted to an office. Downstairs has a living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, 2 bedrooms and office. Upstairs has a living room, dining room, kitchen area, bedroom, bath and enclosed porch. Utility basement, nice size backyard with mature landscaping and two car garage accessible from back alley and AN area for RV or trailer. (L1750)

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ARCADIA

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$449,999

Six unit multiplex in Crestline. Ideal for business or family home with income. Three buildings. One owner’s unit 2 bedrooms, 1 bath has downstairs rental 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Second building has three 1 bedroom, 1 bath units. Third unit 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Covered parking plus off street parking spaces. Walk to grocery store, park, library, restaurants and Lake. Great condition. Nothing else like this in the mountains. (R664)

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HELENDALE

$800,000

Beautiful condo in historical Granville Towers. Features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Hardwood floors, living room with extraordinary views, dining room. Second bedroom could be used as office or sitting room with French doors. Bedrooms with walk-in closets, tile bathroom floors, washer/dryer hookups. Subterranean parking, gated, 24 hour doorman and concierge service. (C1424) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

$18,000

Usable 20 ac vacant land near the Mojave River beautiful Desert view, near city of Barstow. This property has been in the family for over 100 years. Buyer(s) should have the land survey, property to be sold as is. Bring your clients or invertors and check with San Bernardino County. Call Gwen Highley 909-615-2399. (H0) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC (626) 445-0123

ALTADENA

$799,000

Janes Cottage featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, living room with a Batchelder tile fireplace, and Carrara marble in the large remodeled kitchen with new appliances. Formal dining room. 1699 sq.ft. of living space. New windows, new a/c and heat. Classic coved ceilings, new flooring. Front yard has drought resistance landscaping. (M311)

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Two story contemporary home!!! Built by one of Monrovia’s favorite builders. 4 bed, 2.5 bath, Open Floor plan family room/kitchen, Large back yard. Just 2 blocks to Myrtle and the downtown street with shopping, theater, and the wonderful Friday night Street Fairs. 2 cars attached garage. Call Linda Jo Pyle 626-688-4767. (M222)

FULLERTON $510,000 Home features 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and ¾ bath. New carpet and new granite counter and mirror. Ceiling fans in bedrooms. A/C and dual paned windows. Spacious living room, galley styled kitchen with separate breakfast nook. Laundry room and direct access to garage. Huge backyard. Close to Fullerton Colleges. (R331)

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$578,000

Wonderful bright and open floor plan. Featuring 3 bedroom, 3 baths multi-floor townhouse. Large living room with fireplace and vaulted ceilings. Formal dining area. Two master bedrooms upstairs and one bedroom on main floor. Attached double garage. Community pool and spa with lush grounds. Close to shopping and Race Track. (H598)

CRESTLINE

WEST HOLLYWOOD

MONROVIA

$545,000

RANCHO CUCAMONGA

$449,000

This lovely and spacious 2 story home built in 2003 located in Cucamonga Ride Gated Community of Rancho Cucamonga. With 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living area with fireplace, built-in entertainment center, spacious dining area. Open kitchen has tile counters, stainless appliances, island & breakfast bar. Spacious bedrooms plus master bedroom with walk-in closet, large bath. Laundry area upstairs, two car attached garage. Community pool, spa, BBQ area, basketball, playgrounds. Low association fee. (G8751)

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EL MONTE

$90,000

UNION PLAZA Attractive optometry practice opportunity in a busy retail center with easy freeway access. The practice provides routine exams, contact lenses and eye glasses. Well-equipped facility with low maintenance and stable income. There is realistic growth potential by expanding to a full-time schedule for the owner. The seller can also provide a consultation period to buyer for a smooth transition if needed. Prize includes all inventories and equipment. Call Florence Lee 626-228-6497. (L10990)

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ONTARIO

$399,888

Great two level 4 bedroom home with 2 baths. Hardwood floors. Tiled kitchen, Oak cabinets, tile backsplash. Dual waterheaters. Finished basement. Enclosed private backyard. RV parking and 4 car parking. Ideal income property. (6/552)

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HINKLEY

$30,600

Usable 33.28 ac vacant land not to far from the Mojave River beautiful Desert view, near the city of Barstow. This property has been in the family for over 40 years. Buyer(s) should have the land survey, property sold as is. Bring your clients or investors and check with San Bernardino County. Call Gwen Highley 909615-2399. (H0)

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RIVERSIDE

$2,600/MONTH

This is a spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom 2 stories single family home located in a decent and quiet neighborhood (Canyon Crest) in Riverside. One bedroom and one 3/4 bathroom plus a den, which can be used as 5th bedroom on main floor. Hugh Living Room with fireplace. Whole house is covered with laminated flooring. Central air and heat. Laundry room with washer and dryer hookup. 2 car attached garage. College students are okay. Call Stephen Leung 626664-4833. (A735)

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PASADENA

$2,450/MONTH

This 859 Square foot single family has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233. (D3543)

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MONROVIA $2,400/MONTH North of Foothill front unit townhome with, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Featuring dining area, fireplace, wet bar, central air & heating, private patio, 2 car garage with laundry. Wood floors in living room and hall. Carpeted bedrooms. Tile flooring in kitchen and dining area. Master bedroom with full bathroom and walk-in closet. (V715) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

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WEST COVINA

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$2,150/MO

Lovely 2 stories townhome located in a quiet well managed community with large open park-like area. 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with laminated flooring on main floor and carpet on stairway and 2nd floor. 2 cars attached garage. Call Stephen Leung 626-664-4833. (H1904)