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PUSD BUDGET PROJECTS MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR DEFICIT
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Superintendent McDonald Warns Against potential insolvency by GUS HERRERA gherrera@beaconmedianews.com
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he Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education recently approved a budget that is expected to leave the district in a multi-million-dollar deficit by the end of the year. The FY2017-18 budget, which was approved unanimously (6-0), projects $206.205 million in revenue and $211.975 million in expenditures – digging the PUSD into a deficit of $5.77 million. A little over 80 percent of total expenditures are expected to go towards employee salaries and benefits, while only 3.32 percent will fund the students’ books and supplies.
It is important to note that the budget approved is still somewhat fluid, as modifications (approved by the board) can be made throughout the year to compensate for any changes in revenue and/or expenses. Aside from the narrowlyattained three percent worth of reserves, which is required, the budget has no additional contingency funds built in to rely on in case of emergency. Furthermore, if the state decides to apply any reductions in the coming year, then the budget will require further expenditure cuts in order to meet the reserve quota. “The budget is not able to support any contingencies … this is a very, very tight budget and whatever we SEE PAGE 11
Minimal revenue growth and increased commitments towards employee retirement/benefits systems are expected to leave the PUSD in a $5.7 million deficit by the end of next year. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
The Pasadena Recap: Local Burglary Suspect(s) Brandish Firearm at Sierra Madre Resident News and Community Events Sent Straight to Your Inbox
On Sunday at approximately 1:53 p.m., Sierra Madre Police Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Lotus Lane regarding a man brandishing a firearm. The victim reported that the suspect(s) were in his driveway removing items from his truck. As the victim came out onto his balcony, one of the suspects pointed a hand gun at him causing him to retreat back into his house. Responding officers observed a vehicle and its occupants, (matching the – Courtesy photo
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The 4th of July is a time of celebration, but we must not forget our furry, animal friends during the festivities. The noise from fireworks can frighten dogs or even cause them to flee. In fact, more dogs are lost on the 4th of July than any other day of the year. Here are some tips to help keep your pets safe and happy this Independence Day. Identification Current identification is your pet’s best ticket home. Make sure your pet is wearing a collar with a current ID tag and dog license, and get your pet microchipped. Noise Fireworks scare many animals. Try playing calming music, use essential oils, or pick up a Thundershirt at the PHS Shelter Shop. Indoors The safest place for your pets on the 4th of July is inside your home. Dogs and cats who get easily scared by loud noises are more likely to run away. Never take your dog to a fireworks display. Busy Bee Calm your pets with activities that take their mind off of the noise. Distract a kitty with an engaging wand toy. Provide a pup with his favorite chew toy or a bully stick. Be sure to burn off excess energy by taking your dog for a walk before the fireworks start. PHS animal control officers will be on the lookout for lost and scared SEE PAGE 10
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Portantino’s 710 Rent Freeze Bill Passes Assembly Transportation Committee Pasadena Residents now have 2-year moratorium on rent increases The California State Assembly Transportation Committee voted 12-1-1 to pass SB 400. SB 400 is a bill authored by State Senator Anthony Portantino, D – La Cañada Flintridge, that requires Caltrans to freeze the rent for the homes located in the 710 corridor. Decades ago, Caltrans purchased these homes to pave the way for the 710 freeway. Caltrans is currently in the process of selling the homes. After hearing concerns from renters in the corridor that rising rents may force tenants to move just as the prospect of selling the homes is approaching, Portantino agreed to write legislation to give these tenants certainty and relief. “I am extremely grateful to my friends in the State Assembly who voted to bring peace of mind and financial relief to these long-standing tenants. SB 400 is an attempt to provide certainty and opportunity to put these homes in their rightful place, the private ownership of longstanding tenants,” commented Portantino. LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently voted on a measure that recommends an alternative approach to the region’s transportation needs other than building the 710 tunnel. MTA’s action is the de facto end to the threat of the 710 tunnel and clears the way for the homes to be sold. Earlier this month, Portantino, working with the county assessor’s office, Caltrans and the Brown Administration, inserted language into the state budget to ensure a fair property tax assessment to facilitate the affordability of these homes. SB 400 continues the shared mission to make these homes affordable and to give current tenants
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Social Media Poster Threatens Allen Gold Line Station in Pasadena With a Bomb every opportunity to purchase their homes. SB 400 passed with bipartisan support and is now headed to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. It places a 2-year moratorium on rent increases for the 400 Caltrans parcels that will soon be sold. The bill was supported by the mayors of Los Angeles, Pasadena, and South Pasadena. Earlier in the year, Portantino held a town hall with Caltrans and the tenants in an effort to create a more efficient process for home purchases in the 710 corridor.
Sen. Portantino represents nearly 930,000 people in the 25th Senate District, which includes Altadena, Atwater Village, Bradbury, Burbank, Claremont, Duarte, Glendale, Glendora, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, La Verne, Lake View Terrace, Los Feliz, Monrovia, Montrose, Pasadena, San Dimas, San Marino, Shadow Hills, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, Sunland-Tujunga, and Upland. – Courtesy photo / Spandido (CA BY-SA 3.0)
Pasadena Police Department received information about suspicious postings on social media Friday, June 23. A subject posted information suggesting he intended to “explode a bomb” at the Allen Gold Line Station. The police department worked closely with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and subsequently identified the person who posted the threats. The suspect was later arrested without incident and officials served a search warrant at his residence. The investigation is ongoing.
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Pasadena, Monrovia and Arcadia’s Zero Tolerance for Fireworks; Staying Safe on the Fourth Illegal Firework stands claim their products to be “Safe and Sane,” yet the injury they cause proves otherwise by Sadie Gribbon, Editorial intern editorial@beaconmedianews.com
Pasadena, Monrovia and Arcadia strictly enforce a zero tolerance for fireworks. The Pasadena Fire Department will be staffing checkpoints around the Rose Bowl this year in an attempt to prevent fires, injuries and possible fatalities this Fourth of July. In the most recent findings by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an estimated 10,500 people were injured by fireworks in 2014 alone. Celebrating the Fourth of July accounts for nearly 68 percent of that total due to consumers purchasing fireworks that are intended for professionals. The city of Pasadena maintains a Zero Tolerance for fireworks, in which the sale, use or possession of fireworks can add up to a year in jail alongside a hefty $50,000 fine. Firework enthusiasts often find themselves purchasing the explosives from stands off
the side of the road that say “Safe and Sane,” yet statistics prove they are anything but. During the Independence Day season each year, from June 20 - July 20, there has been an estimated 7,000 firework injuries across the country, according to CPSC. 11 people were killed by the misuse of fireworks, a spike from the average fatalityfrom-firework count. What are often seen as simple Independence Day novelties rack up the highest amount of injury. Firecrackers and sparklers, which aren’t commonly seen as fireworks, caused an estimated 2,400 injuries in 2014. While 25 to 44-year-old adults are the most common age group to fall victim to firework injury, young children in the range of 5 to 9-year-old’s have the highest estimated rate of ER-treated injuries. Injuries and fatalities from improper use of fireworks do not always claim the user as the victim. There are reports of
The Pasadena, Arcadia and Monrovia maintain a Zero Tolerance for fireworks, in which the sale, use or possession of fireworks can add up to a year in jail alongside a hefty $50,000 fine. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
death by house fires caused by falling firework debris as well as multiple victims having fireworks accidentally shot at them instead of up in the air. The use of fireworks can lead to more than just a $50,000 expenditure and a year in jail, but the safety and
lives of the community. So stay safe and enjoy the local, ER-free events this Fourth of July. Local Independence Day Events Pasadena: AMERICAFEST, July 4 from 2 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at the Rose Bowl
Arcadia: Fourth of July Parade, July 4 from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m., parade route beings at Jokake and Calle Tuberia Monrovia: Fourth of July Fireworks Show, July 4 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Library Park in Monrovia. Seats can be reserved starting at 6 a.m.
CAL FIRE Warns of Dangers as Holiday Weekend Approaches Fireworks Safety Urged for this Fourth of July With the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaching, CAL FIRE is reminding everyone to do their part to prevent fires and injuries caused by fireworks. Two out of five fires on the 4th of July are caused by fireworks, more than any other cause of fires. The majority of these incidents are related to either the use of illegal fireworks or state-approved fireworks that are used incorrectly. "Understanding the dangers associated with the use of illegal fireworks, or misuse of legal fireworks, is critical to keep everyone safe during the holiday,” said Chief Ken Pimlott, CAL FIRE director. “Any person who starts a fire from fireworks – even accidentally – can be held liable for
the costs of fighting the fire and any resulting property damage.” There are also legal ramifications when it comes to certain types of fireworks. Possession of illegal fireworks such as sky rockets, bottle rockets, roman candles, aerial shells, firecrackers and other types that explode, go into the air, or move on the ground in an uncontrollable manner can lead to a possible fine of up to $50,000 as well as prison time or jail for up to one year. Even “Safe and Sane” Fireworks taken into a city or county where they are banned is illegal. The State Fire Marshal approved “Safe and Sane” fireworks are allowed for use in many communities; however, they are
not approved state-wide. Before purchasing these types of fireworks, be sure to check your local ordinances and follow the instructions to avoid accidents and injuries. “Please celebrate the holiday safely,” said State Fire Marshal Dennis Mathisen. “If you choose to use fireworks, make sure they are the Safe and Sane, and not the illegal variety. Remember, if it flies in the air or explodes, it is illegal.” Read Fourth of July SAFETY TIPS
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Many of us spend holidays and milestones surrounded by friends and family. Yet for those seeking an alternative to the norm, L.A.-based Holiday Celebration Club (HCC) has put together a whole new way to party. Holiday Celebration Club creates “major fun for major holidays without major stress,” opening up events for anyone with or without family connections. During holidays like Father’s Day, Thanksgiving and more, members meet at select locations throughout Los Angeles for good food, dancing, games and live entertainment. The club was formed by Brooklynraised Martha LaCroix, a jazz vocalist and entertainer. While on tour during holidays in Los Angeles, LaCroix frequently found herself separated from her friends and family - but soon found a solution with a fellow sojourner from Chicago. “Neither of us could get home for holidays, so we would meet at her house or mine and invite others,” said LaCroix. “She went back to Chicago and I continued on in Los Angeles taking an approach that concentrated on business professionals: people who are on tour, traveling, or not necessarily the homebody or love-tocook type.” Now, Holiday Celebration Club events gather musicians from all over the South-
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land for rousing performances for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and more. Each holiday is open not just to wayward travelers, but to anyone who wants to celebrate without stress. “We provide a chance for anyone to experience a wholesome interactive family experience,” explained LaCroix. “Stepparents who have children spending special days with an estranged spouse, people just coming off major projects or finals - or anyone who doesn't want to think or plan, just play!” Besides family togetherness, Holiday Celebration Club has another cause close to its heart. LaCroix and her HCC members host an annual fundraiser to aid the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, recently raising $7,000 at their 2016 gathering. “The suicide prevention project is a meaningful and inspirational event,” said LaCroix. “Artists from all over the city come not only to perform but to give their
own testimonies on how suicide prevention has affected their lives. Amazing stories!” Now, as we enter into the summer season, forward thinkers can feel free to mark their calendars to spend an upcoming holiday with the HCC crew. The only requisite? To enjoy celebrating together no matter what your circumstance. “We don’t make a distinction between attending as a family or attending individually,” affirmed LaCroix. “Our demographic is the same that attends a wedding: young, old, disabled, not disabled, visually impaired, 20/20 eyesight, etc. It's a good time either way!” Based in Harbor City, Holiday Celebration Club serves clients all over Los Angeles. Contact them at www.holidaycelebrationclub.com | (310) 784-5080 | holidaycelebrationclub@gmail.com and follow them on Facebook @HolidayCelebrationClub.
Junk King, a junk removal and hauling company, has signed a long-term lease agreement in Whittier and tripled their warehouse space. When Junk King first started in 2011, they had one truck. Now, they have over 4 trucks to haul all kinds of junk away. Business has been so good that Junk King is expanding from their current Duarte location, though it will continue to serve customers in the East San Gabriel Valley and communities along the foothills including Burbank, Pasadena and Glendale. To keep up with Junk King’s rapid growth, the new and larger Whittier location will handle all customers south of the 60 Freeway and west of the 605 into the Los Angeles area. This facility was acquired with the help of Roy Blume and Irene Truong of the Blume-Truong Real Estate Group at CENTURY 21 Village Realty in Sierra Madre. Their Duarte facility is located in an industrial park and covers about 1,100 square feet. The new Whittier location is 68 percent larger
at 3,650 square feet. The additional expansion is due to higher revenues and greater demand as the franchise gains more exposure in the communities. Besides providing dependable junk removal and hauling services to clear unwanted clutter from homes and businesses, Junk King also makes a commitment to the environment by recycling 60 percent of what they collect. However, they are eco-friendly so they do not pick up hazardous waste. Junk King has grown and maintained their high quality service. They are Better Business Bureau Accredited and boast an A+ Rating. Junk King also earned Angie's List 2014 Super Service Award and are a Yelp 5 Star Company. You can contact Junk King junk-king.com or at 1 (888) 888-JUNK (5865). You can reach Roy Blume and Irene Truong of the Blume-Truong Real Estate Group at CENTURY 21 Village Realty’s C21 Commercial Division in Sierra Madre, CA at 1 (626) 786-4011 or online at blumeproperties.com
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the facts to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and obtained a murder filling against the suspect. Andressian Jr. is a 5-year-old boy who was last seen in the early morning hours of Friday, April 21 when he was in the custody of his father, Andressian Sr. If you have any information regarding the murder of Andressian Jr., please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. 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 http:// lacrimestoppers.org
Free July Events at Pasadena Senior Center There is something for everyone in July at the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St. Being a member is not required. Some events require advance reservations as noted. Scenic Walkers Club – Wednesdays, July 5 to 26, at 10 a.m. Enjoy a series of leisurely walks to enjoy the great outdoors, make new friends and get some exercise. July 5: Monrovia Canyon Falls. July 12: Los Angeles County Arboretum. July 19: Descanso Gardens. July 26: Lower Arroyo Seco Trail. To sign up, email alancolville@charter.
net or call 626-221-3741 for the meeting location for each walk, a list of items to bring and what to expect. Free Taxi Vouchers – Thursday, July 6, at 9 a.m. Qualified low-income adults who are 50 and older and reside in the Pasadena area will receive two vouchers for taxi rides. Proof of income and photo ID are required. Quantities are limited. For more information call (626) 685-6732.
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SIERRA MADRE June 18 At approximately 1:53 p.m., Sierra Madre Police Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Lotus Lane regarding a man brandishing a firearm. The victim reported that the suspect(s) were in his driveway removing items from his truck. As the victim came out onto his balcony, one of the suspects pointed a hand gun at him causing him to retreat back into his house. Responding officers observed a vehicle and its occupants, (matching the description given by the caller) leaving the area. Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Santa Anita south of Orange Grove Ave. and safely detained the occupants of the vehicle. During the interview of the occupants and search of the vehicle, the officers located a BB gun, (resembling a handgun,) under the front passenger seat. The suspect that pointed the gun was positively identified by the victim during a field show-up at that location and all three occupants were eventually arrested. Case referred to Pasadena DA’s office June 19 A report of a possible theft from a package was reported in the 100 block of E. Laurel Ave. At about 6:16 p.m. a SMPD officer spoke with a resident who stated she received an email notifying her that a package she was expecting earlier that day had been delivered. The resident discovered the package on the east side of her property, opened and empty. Contents of the package were estimated to be $50.00.
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At about 7:57 p.m., a few items of personal property that was recently reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 300 block of N. Sunnyside Ave., were recovered from a stolen vehicle located in the 200 block of S. Baldwin Ave. The items the victim identified were returned to her. June 23 At about 12:13 p.m., a report that unknown person(s) used a Bethany Church ATM card without authorization. The transaction possibly occurred at the Bank of America in Rancho Cucamonga for total withdrawals of $735.00 At about 5:44 p.m., officers made contact with a male subject who was standing in the center median of the roadway. During the contact it was revealed that the subject is on probation and in possession of drug paraphernalia. The subject was arrested and booked at the Pasadena Jail. Case referred to Pasadena D.A.’s office for filling. June 25 At about 12:07 a.m., an officer responded to the station’s lobby for a report of a residential burglary. The victim stated that when he returned home in the 00 block of Auburn Ave. at about 11:00 p.m. he noticed his two dogs were missing. Nothing else in the home appeared to be missing.
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regarding a disturbing subject. The resident’s ex-boyfriend showed up at the home and began kicking the rear door. Officers arrived and detained the subject. The subject had also been at the home earlier in the day, refusing to leave, but left prior to officers arriving. During the investigation, officers discovered the subject had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody. At 7:28 a.m., a family disturbance was reported at a residence in the 700 block of Monterey Avenue. The investigation revealed a male and female who were formerly in a dating relationship were involved in a heated argument that turned physical. Both male and female sustained minor injuries from the altercation. The male subject was determined to be the primary aggressor. He was arrested and taken into custody for domestic violence and held pending his court appearance. At 11:05 a.m., a vandalism incident was reported in the 1400 block of S. Shamrock. The victim reported that a rock was thrown through the window of his parked vehicle. He described a possible suspect he observed walking away from the area. A subject matching the description was located in the area, and the suspect admitted to breaking the window. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody. June 25 At 4:04 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 300 block of Longford Place. The victim called to report that sometime during the night someone smashed a window on his vehicle with an unknown
object. The victim was unsure if anything was taken. June 22 At about 11:25 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the area of Montana Street and Raymond Avenue regarding a call of shots fired. On arrival, officers located the victim, a male adult, suffering from a GSW to the leg. He did not provide much information about the shooting; however, he described the suspect as a male: black, light skin, wearing a hoodie. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Our investigation is ongoing.
PASADENA June 23 At about 2:44 p.m., the Pasadena Police Department’s Communication Center received a call of a female standing over the safety railing on the Colorado Street Bridge. Moments later, the police department received another call stating the subject (female, Lakewood resident) jumped from the bridge. On arrival, officers located the lifeless victim below the bridge. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office responded to assist with the investigation. On June 23, the Pasadena Police Department received information about suspicious postings on social media. A subject posted information suggesting he intended to “explode a bomb” at the Allen Gold Line Station. The police department worked closely with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and subsequently identified
the person who posted the threats. The suspect was later arrested without incident and officials served a search warrant at his residence. The investigation is ongoing. Special thanks goes out to the community member who alerted law enforcement. June 24 At about 12:45 a.m., Pasadena police officers responded to the 2200 block of Loma Vista Street regarding a juvenile armed with a knife. When officers arrived, they found that the juvenile had forced her mother out of the house at knife point and then barricaded herself inside the home. The officers developed a plan to enter the home safely and contacted the juvenile. After about an hour of negotiating with the juvenile, she was detained without incident. She was taken to a local hospital for mental health evaluation.
ARCADIA June 22 At approximately 5:59 p.m., officers responded to The Outback Steakhouse, 166 East Huntington Drive, regarding a theft report. A witness reported seeing a male suspect enter an unlocked vehicle, rummage through the glove box, and walk away with paperwork from the vehicle. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male wearing a black shirt and black pants. The investigation is ongoing. June 23 At officer dence South
about 4:27 p.m., an responded to a resiin the 2000 block of Santa Anita Avenue
regarding a burglary report. Surveillance footage revealed two suspects smashed a rear sliding glass door, ransacked the residence, and fled with jewelry and cash. The investigation is ongoing. Just before 9:52 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 2400 block of South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a burglary report. The officer determined unknown suspects smashed a rear sliding glass door, ransacked the home, and fled undetected. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. The loss is unknown at this time. June 24 Shortly after 9:22 a.m., an officer responded to CVS Pharmacy, 1401 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a fraud report. The reporting party, a loss prevention specialist, discovered a series of fraudulent transactions where the unknown suspects altered Coinstar receipts to falsely obtain money. The suspects are described as a white male, 40 to 45-years-old, short dark hair, and a medium build. The second suspect is a white female, 25 to 30-years-old, with long dark hair, and a slender build. The investigation is ongoing. Around 10:03 p.m., an officer responded to Arcadia High School, 185 Campus Drive, regarding a vehicle burglary report. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) smashed the vehicle’s rear window and stole the third row seat sometime between 3:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on today’s date. The investigation is ongoing.
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Calendar of events FRIday - June 30 626 Night Market (Santa Anita Racetrack @ 4 p.m. - 1 a.m.). The original and largest Asian-themed night market in the United States returns for its fifth season this summer. 626 Night Market features over 200 food, merchandise, crafts, arts, games, music and entertainment attractions in one jam-packed weekend of festivals that appeals to all ages. 626 Night Market aims to unite and empower the community by serving as a platform for showcasing local entrepreneurs, businesses, artists, and talent. The night market is open from 4 p.m. - 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 4 p.m. - 11 a.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $3 on Friday and Saturday, and $5 on Sunday. Make sure to check #626squad throughout the day for special discounts and promotions and enter through Gates 3 & 5 on Huntington Drive or Gate 8 on Baldwin Ave. - ARCADIA
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Movies at the Park: “Sing” (Arcadia City Hall West Lawn @ 6:30 p.m.). Enjoy a beautiful night under the stars watching the hit animated movie “Sing” with friends and family. Games and activities begin at dusk and hot food, drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase throughout the night. - ARCADIA
SATURday - July 1 Drum Corps at the Rose Bowl (Rose Bowl @ 5:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.). If you like the marching bands in the Rose Parade, this event will blow you away! Corps at the Crest is a national drum and bugle corps performance competition that spotlights 1,100 youth from 12 drum and bugle corps. These are elite marching bands that perform an intricate blend of music and movement. The show is part of the Drum Corps International (DCI) summer tour of 100 similar events across North America. Doors open at 4:15 p.m. and tickets range $35 to $45. - PASADENA Walking Tour: Pasadena Historic District (Old Pasadena Historic District @ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.). Old Pasadena has gone from drab and dingy to a trendy shopping and dining destination. Without Pasadena Heritage, this National Register Historic District would have been destroyed! Now it is one of the finest examples of downtown revitalizations in the country. Let one of Pasadena Heritage’s trained docents lead you through the historic neighborhood and reveal its many hidden and unusual architectural details, old alleyways and historic signs. - PASADENA
Sunday - July 2 PCC Flea Market (Pasadena City College @ 8 a.m. - 3 p.m) Come enjoy the browsing and the bargains at one of the Southland’s largest flea markets, which is held the first Sunday of every month. With over 500 vendors, the Market features fascinating antiques and collectibles, thousands of records, tools, clothes, toys and much more, not to mention food and good
4th of July Concert & Fireworks Show (Library Park @ 3 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.). The public is invited to enjoy Monrovia’s Independence Day celebration featuring live performances and a spectacular fireworks show. Entertainment will begin at 3 p.m. with recorded music until 7 p.m., when a live band will begin to perform. The fireworks show is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. and will last approximately 20 minutes. All events are free of charge. - MONROVIA
company. Proceeds from every Pasadena City College Flea Market benefit student scholarships and student activities. - PASADENA
MONday - July 3 Baby Gym (Pasadena Public Library @ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.). Spend an hour playing with your child at the library! Meet other parents and have fun with baby. Different activities set up to stimulate motor, visual and language skills will be available. Babies up to 2-years-old are eligible and participation is free of charge. - PASADENA
TUEsday - July 4 91st Annual AMERICAFEST Presented By Honda (Rose Bowl @ 10 a.m.). Honda presents an unforgettable day of food, entertainment and fireworks at its 91st annual Independence Day celebration at the Rose Bowl. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. with
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an active military spouse pampering social, which is exclusive to 30 men and women will be treated to food and beverages, a massage, a manicure and a free Core Power yoga class. The Family Fun Zone opens at 2 p.m. and the VIP Reception, which includes a complimentary BBQ dinner, begins at 5 p.m., half an hour before doors open. Live performances begin at 7 p.m. and at 9 p.m., the fireworks show commences. Tickets are $15 for General Admission (children 5 and under are free) and $30 for Reserved Seating (children 2 and under are free). - PASADENA
WEDNESday - July 5 Summer Benefit Night at Canoe House (Canoe House @ 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.). Join Sierra Club Pasadena Group for an evening of good food and casual conversation and learn about the group’s outings and conservation activities. A percentage of the proceeds from your meal order will benefit the Pasadena Group conservation and outreach activities. Come any time at Canoe House. On-site
and street parking will be available. Call (909) 596-6280 for ticket costs. - PASADENA
thursday - July 6 Old Pasadena Summer Cinema returns for another year as a month-long, free movie series featuring nearly 20 screenings in predominantly outdoor locations. (121 E. Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91105 @ 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.) All the Old Pasadena Summer Cinema screenings are free and open to the public. This week’s movie is “Song of the Sea,” nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2015, “Song of the Sea” is a beautifully animated film that tells the tale of Saoirse, a mute child who is the last in a long line of “selkies,” women in Irish and Scottish legends who transform from seals into people. She escapes from her grandmother’s home to journey back to the sea and to free fairy creatures that are trapped in the modern world. Seating is provided at Flower Pepper Gallery, but be sure to arrive a little early as space is limited. -PASADENA
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Pasadena’s Arroyo Seco Weekend … The Long and Winding Road by Terry Miller tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
It took city officials, Arroyo neighbors and GoldenVoice several years to iron out the logistics for the two-day Pasadena festival held last weekend . The lofty affair featured a healthy roster of fine young musicians and veterans like John Mayall from the old Bluesbreaker days to true classics like Tom Petty. This past weekend June 24-25 was Pasadena’s answer to Woodstock combined with a mini Coachella combined with a pinch of Blues and Jazz Festivals thrown in for good measure. Lots of people of all ages and the compulsory scantily clad music lovers taking ‘selfies’ dominated Brookside for two days of peace, love , music and expensive food and drinks. Some, like Dave Isaac -a Brewmaster from First Water Brewing company - estimated the festival brought in 40,000 people but others revised that figure to 25,000. Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra quoting the score to “Jurassic Park,” literally stole the show for this reporter. He was magnificent, vibrant and very silly, as is Goldblum’s persona. Did I tell you it was hot? Baking, in fact. So much so that paramedics from Pasadena Fire and the Red Cross treated a number of heat related illnesses, especially on Sunday when the temps hit triple digits. Trying to cool down on the Brookside Golf course wasn’t easy or cheap…in fact the average
Actor/Musician Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra stole the show at Arroyo Seco Fest on the Willow Stage. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
drinks ranged for $12-16…basically a dollar for every ounce of booze. Those who were smart stuck to good old water which was free in some places, like the information booth and all the refill stations around the festival. Philip Cosores summed the festival up magnificently on Consquences of Sound website…“The Festival. Despite a cost of admission on par with the other Southern California music festivals, the event oozed with the concept of disposable money, where $37 pork ribs and $150 dollar picnic baskets were served to music fans who wouldn’t scoff at dropping cash like that for a quick festival bite. You’re still as likely to see shirtless bros as you are at its Indio cousin, only here they are covered in back hair, pushing a stroller with one hand and holding a craft beer in the other. Instead of donning expensive, single-use outfits, people brought expensive, single-use blankets to lord over unnecessary expanses of space, cursing and threatening if anyone dared to step too close to their territory.” Arroyo Seco Weekend was indeed, like all concerts, part fashion show, part music, and a part frustrating. Particularly at the end of the day trying to scramble to find your car in poorly lit areas of the parking areas on the golf course. However, for an inaugural festival, the GoldenVoice folks put on one heck of show and will surely revisit for next year to fix. There were lots of kinks and places for improvement and I’m sure when Sir Paul McCartney rolls into Pasadena next year, the festival gurus will have ironed out those quandaries.
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Pasadena Playhouse Announces Cast for the World Premiere ‘Shout Sister Shout!’ A new musical about legendary gospel, rock and blues singer sister Rosetta Tharpe Pasadena Playhouse announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere musical “Shout Sister Shout!” Created and directed by Randy Johnson, who wrote and directed the hit Broadway musical A Night With Janis Joplin, with book by Cheryl West (Play On!). “Shout Sister Shout!” tells the story about the life and music of legendary gospel singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, whose hits include “Down by the Riverside,” “This Train,” and “Strange Things Happen Every Day.” Tharpe, known as The Godmother of Rock & Roll, was a trailblazer in the history of American music and influenced some of the greatest Rock & Roll and R&B singers of all time, including Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Little Richard, Bob Dylan, Tina Turner and Johnny Cash. “I searched long and hard to find the follow up to my most recent Broadway musical “A Night With Janis Joplin.” When I read Gayle Wald's book ‘Shout, Sister, Shout!’ I knew this was it. It's a life story
Tracy Nicole Chapman, who will be playing the lead role of Rosetta Tharpe. – Courtesy photo by Nathaniel Peterson
of humble beginnings, unparalleled drive and ambition, fierce determination with a talent to match,” said Creator and Director Randy Johnson. “Rosetta inspired some of the greatest talents of all time and is still the best kept secret within the landscape of musical giants. I decided it was time to shine a light on this great lady, her music, her life and legacy. I am a thrilled and honored to be working with this spectacular cast led by the remarkable Tracy Nicole Chapman as Rosetta Tharpe. Along with the extraordinary talents of Logan Charles, Yvette Cason, Michael A. Shepperd, Angela
Teek, Thomas Hobson, Boise Holmes and Armando Yearwood, Jr., all bring their unique gifts together in the creation of this world premiere musical theatre event.” Joining Johnson’s Shout Sister Shout! creative team are choreographer Keith Young, musical director Rahn Coleman, scenic designer Steven C. Kemp, costume designer Dana Rebecca Woods, lighting designer Jared A. Sayeg, sound designer Jon Gottlieb, wig/ hair designer Carol F. Doran, casting director Michael Donovan, CSA and associate director Tyler Rhodes.
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Pasadena Man Gets Seven-Count Indictment in Bank Robbery Spree A Pasadena man was named last week in a seven-count indictment that charges him with committing a series of bank robberies culminating in an armed robbery in which he allegedly used a loaded shotgun. Shownee Shon Smith, 41, was charged with robbing a Wells Fargo Bank branch in East Pasadena on June 10 while armed with a loaded shotgun. The Pasadena Police Department responded to alarms and a 911 call from inside the Wells Fargo branch and arrested Smith immediately after he exited the bank. The indictment alleges that Smith committed six bank robberies between May 15 and June 10. In addition to the Wells Fargo robbery, Smith is charged with robbing branches of US Bank in Burbank on May 15, Wells Fargo in South Pasadena on the same day, Chase Bank in East Pasadena on May 20, Chase in North Hollywood on May 27, and Citibank in Tarzana on the same day. Prior to the Wells Fargo robbery on June 10, Smith had allegedly used notes to demand money from bank employees. Smith has additionally charged with brandishing a firearm during the June
10 robbery. Smith, who is being held in custody without bond, is scheduled to be arraigned on the indictment on July 5 in United States District Court. The five bank robbery charges in the indictment carry a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison, and the armed bank robbery count carries a maximum sentence of 25 years. If convicted of the count alleging brandishing of a firearm, Smith would face a mandatory seven-year sentence that would run consecutively to any other sentence imposed in the case. The case against Smith is the result of an investigation by the FBI, which received substantial assistance from the Pasadena Police Department, the South Pasadena Police Department, the Burbank Police Department, the Los Angeles Police Department and the Santa Monica Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney A. Carley Palmer of the General Crimes Section. An indictment contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.
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4th of July Pasadena Humane Society urges pet owners to keep pets indoors with current ID tag
Don’t forget to take care of your furry friends this 4th of July. – Courtesy photo
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pets throughout the holiday week. If your pet does get lost, please visit the Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA daily, and regularly visit pasadenahumane.org to view all animals currently housed at the shelter. The online list is updated hourly. The Pasadena Humane Society will be closed for general business on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4, but staff will be available to take in stray pets. The shelter will open at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5 to reunite lost pets with their families. Animal control officers will be available around the clock for animal-related emergencies in our animal control contract cities. Please call (626) 792-7151 for assistance. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
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Buy Local & Eat Fresh, California-Grown Produce! Burglary Suspect(s) Cameron Behny (Altadena), Daniel Berry (Duarte) and Kamar McClendon (Altadena) were arrested. – Courtesy photos
description given by the caller) leaving the area. Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Santa Anita south of Orange Grove Ave. and safely detained the occupants of the vehicle. During the interview of the occupants and search of the vehicle, the officers
located a BB gun, (resembling a handgun,) under the front passenger seat. The suspect that pointed the gun was positively identified by the victim during a field show-up at that location and all three occupants were eventually arrested. Case referred to Pasadena DA’s office
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have budgeted so far is all the monies that we have to survive on for the fiscal years moving forward,” revealed Bernadette Griggs, chief business officer. The district’s precarious situation is fueled by the combination of minimal revenue growth and the inevitable increase of expenditures. PUSD’s revenue will grow by less than two percent this year, something that Griggs partly attributes to a continuing decline in overall enrollment throughout the district. Similar to the City of Pasadena’s budgetary challenges, significant hikes in expenditures are attributed to increased commitments towards the public employees’ retirement system (CALPERS) and the state teachers’ retirement system (CALSTERS). “I don’t think the general public actually realizes how massive of an impact the increase in retirement contributions is making on our budget,” said Board Member Patrick Cahalan. Griggs also stated that the cost of special education must be reduced, as current funding levels are “weighing heavily” on the district’s budget. To quell the deficit, Griggs recommended that $10 to $12 million worth of reductions need to be made by FY2019. In order to achieve this mark, the PUSD must make “major decisions” regarding the sustainability of its programs and determine
a more streamlined district-wide focus that can be fully supported. Griggs also recommended that the district look into forms of school consolidation as a way to cut costs. Several board members voiced their concerns regarding the process that the district will take in carrying out the significant number of cuts that need to be made. “My biggest concern is whether we have system/process to do it and do it well,” said Board Member Kimberly Kenne. Board Member Scott Phelps echoed the lone public speaker’s request for a transparent process that describes all the cuts in laymen’s terms, “I would certainly like to see ... those [cuts] listed out and presented to the board.” Cahalan agreed that it would benefit all to know the specifics of impending cuts, “when you’re talking about making millions of dollars in cuts, people are going to yell at us. I’d prefer to know ahead of time what they’re going to be yelling at us for … because I want to have solid, cogent answers for them.” PUSD Superintendent Dr. Brian McDonald was quick to respond towards the demand for transparency, revealing that planning will begin in August to put a “process in place that will allow people to participate.” Although confident in the district’s ability to conquer its fiscal challenges, McDonald made it clear that the process is “going to be painful” and that some decisions “will not be popular.”
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Tallest Building West of Mississippi Opens in Los Angeles by Greg aragon gregsgetawaytravel@gmail.com
One of the most anticipated projects in recent Los Angeles history is finally complete. Last week, the
new $1.2 billion Wilshire Grand Center mixed-use development opened for business and I can't wait to explore the property and stay at the hotel portion. Located on the former site of the historic Wilshire
Grand hotel, which closed in 2011, the new 73-story tower stands 1,100 ft-tall, making it the new tallest structure in Downtown LA and west of the Mississippi River. It is about 82 ft taller than its neighbor and former tallest
building in LA, the US Bank Tower. This height difference comes mainly from an iconic steel spire that sits atop the Wilshire Grand and 294-ft, 9-inches. Destined to become a top entertainment / hospitality destination for the city, the new development includes a 900-room, luxury hotel that sits above 400,000 sq-ft of office space and more than 45,000 sq ft of retail. Other amenities include restaurants and bars, ballrooms, retail shops, and a 70th floor sky lobby. There is also below grade parking for 1,250 cars, along with stunning views from an observatory deck and a sky pool deck. Vistas from hotel rooms and offices promise to be spectacular both day and night, with floor-to-ceiling glass, allowing the spaces to be filled with natural light. Project officials say this is the first significant building in Los Angeles to have this feature. From an external point of view, this plays well as the Wilshire Grand is literally surrounded by existing buildings that are composed of granite with inset windows. "This more glassy expression will portray the building as being “of our time,” a unique contrast to its neighbors," say officials. The hotel inside the Wilshire Grand tower is The InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown. It occupies floors 31 through 68, boasts 889 guest rooms, and is scheduled to open July 2. The 73-story project, which has created an estimated 122,000 new jobs across the city, was Developed by Korean Air Lines Co., and built by Turner Construction Company, with Brandow & Johnston serving as the Structural Engineer of Record. A.C.
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Martin was in charge of the design. Another interesting tidbit about this project is that Architect Chris Martin's grandfather was the designer on another iconic LA structure - the 1928 City Hall building on Spring Street. I spoke to Martin a while back about the new building's distinctive spire and he told me that the project is a "big deal because my grandfather did L.A. City Hall in the 1920s, and that is the only other building in the city that really has an architectural top. All the buildings in L.A. have flat, truncated tops, so this is going to stand out— and we want it to." Martin, whose cousin David Martin is the lead
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education Top Tips for Foreign Students Seeking Pasadena Unified Blocks Internships in Pasadena
Students From Attending Arts School Students are coming from every corner of the San Gabriel Valley and beyond to attend CS Arts, but nearly all the students whose requests and subsequent appeals have been denied come from areas serviced by PUSD (Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre). This is frustrating news to families who are caught up in the dilemma. Students in other parts of the San Gabriel Valley have had no trouble getting transfers at their district offices, while PUSD has denied every single request. Gina Cloer explains “It is apparent that most of the districts in the area understand the value of attending a school like CS Arts and welcome this tremendous opportunity.” Parents are hopeful that PUSD will change their stance and make what’s best for the students their priority. Parents are hopeful that PUSD will come to their senses, but they are preparing for battle in the
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) has rejected inter-district permit requests and the resulting appeals from at least 17 middle school students who have been planning to attend California School of the Arts (CS Arts) when it opens in Duarte this fall. CS Arts is the sister school to Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA), a distinguished charter school in Santa Ana that is currently ranked second in the state of California and sixth in the country (rankings by Niche.com). CS Arts will follow in OCSA’s footsteps by offering an unparalleled arts program alongside rigorous academics. For OCSA, this program has led to a 99 percent acceptance rate at colleges and universities worldwide. CS Arts is already working hard to deliver similar results. Parents and students alike are thrilled to have an arts school of this caliber coming to the San Gabriel Valley.
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event that doesn’t happen soon. A group of concerned parents have been meeting and communicating regularly since PUSD denied the initial requests in May. Plans are underway to retain an attorney who specializes in these matters before the next stage of the appeal process, in which they will appeal to a District Review Panel. The scheduling of the in–person appeals comes at an unfortunate time for any family with summer travel plans, but parents are especially frustrated that PUSD didn’t offer them the opportunity to apply for the permit earlier in the year. At this point, families are scrambling to deal with a major hiccup so close to the opening of the 2017-18 school year when the options for a back-up school plan have become extremely limited. Read FULL STORY at PasadenaIndependent.com
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As the latest in a long line of hopefuls tightly gripping their visa at passport control, what have I learned about a foreign student’s perspective looking for internships as a start to life in the U.S.? Despite America being the land of dreams for millions of migrants throughout the generations, it has always been a difficult task to start life as a foreigner in this great country. First things first: this is not my permanent move. With one year of university in the U.K. remaining, this is a summer reconnaissance trip - testing the waters and building bridges. It has definitely been helpful, thus Top Tip #1 is to try and do something similar if possible. This sort of visit does create problems, aside from the vast expenses, such trips can only really be planned on a two-month notice (due to the looming unlikelihood of having to return to university to re-sit examinations). Thus, do not expect to land yourself any formal internships, as these are confirmed early in the spring, at a time when you really cannot say whether you’ll be able to travel. Assuming you are on an ESTA, the only remaining course of action is to gain as much volunteer experience as possible. In my case, The Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau was a useful resource in finding volunteering posts. Being a History and English student, I applied to
as many historical and literary institutions that I could. Top Tip #2 is to never give up! I pounded at the gates (sometimes almost literally) of every library, museum, and school in the area. Websites like Volunteer Match are there to help you and you should make the best possible use of them, though unfortunately many of them require you to be a U.S. citizen. The best course of action is to phone the institutions and ask if you can volunteer in any way possible. What we have to understand is the position of the people we are asking to hire us: they can’t just have random people interning with them, without background checks and easily contactable references. So Top Tip #3 is perhaps the most practical: use the contacts you already have! Have a friend living in the area? Ask them and every great-aunt they have if they can help! Finally, some general advice to any students or parents of students reading this: at this age we are constantly told that we need to have a plan for our entire lives, and we are relentlessly pressured by our peers, parents, and ourselves to use this time productively. I’m spending the summer in a foreign country trying to prepare myself for a new life, but back home, the friends alongside whom I graduated from school are planning their farewells before starting jobs. As important as internships and work experience are, allow yourself some time to live. Top Tip #4: this time is precious. I cannot say goodbye to my friends before they leave home. Make sure you do.
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10 Millennial Hobbies Corporate America Should Be Aware of Some hobbies look like a quarter-life crisis; others are building the future by Monica Sanchez, Editorial intern editorial@beaconmedianews.com
If it seems like Millennials talk about their hobbies incessantly, then it might be due to the fact that “Millennials have a greater range of activities they are passionate about than those over 35,” (Millennial Marketing). With the likelihood of Millennials being involved in more hobbies than the average person, it’s plausible that there are some unique hobbies in a Millennial’s schedule that Corporate America should be aware of. Millennials participate in these hobbies regularly: 10. Storytelling Since Millennials love sharing everything, it’s a match made in heaven for them to dive into storytelling. The majority of Millennials do so through social media. Millennials are some of the best storytellers because they understand how to cater to their audience. “They know what the message or story is that they want to communicate, and the best ways to do so,” which causes them to reach a wider audience (Social Media Week). Economic takeaway: Companies that implement storytelling in their advertisements are more likely to engage Millennials. 9. Online / Mobile Shopping Millennials are a key demographic to target for online retailers. Forbes Magazine explains that “Millennials have grown up and matured with mobile technology and expect to be able to use it in every aspect of their life” (Forbes). Companies that use online and mobile technology, “such as Starbucks are winning over millennial consumers” (Forbes). Economic takeaway: Retailers that have an online and mobile presence are more likely to reach millennial consumers.
8. Netflix Binging Binging TV shows has become quite the norm for Millennials. Kevin Westcott, U.S. media and entertainment consulting leader, says that Millennials “‘value streaming more than TV’” (Variety). Economic takeaway: Companies can effectively reach more Millennials by making deals with Netflix for product placement in Netflix originals. 7. Social Media Branding Daniell Miguel reveals that “With 78% of millennials found to be tech savvy and 70% of them identifying as social media opportunists, it becomes evident that they have invested their efforts into making a name for themselves in a culture that stresses the hype of the start-up and marketing app” (Berkeley Haas School of Business). Economic takeaway: Companies should hire more Millennials if they are in need of tech-savvy individuals or effective marketing services to improve their business. 6. Meme Battling Millennials love memes, popular pictures or short video clips with phrases attached to them. Meme battling, which consists of trying to best one’s friends in an effort to send each other the funniest memes, in group chats is a hobby that enthralls Millennials. A millennial author even writes in The Sunday Times how she sends “more memes in a day than...emails” (The Sunday Times). Economic takeaway: Companies can influence millennial consumers by relating to them through memes. 5. Insta-exploring Before deciding to travel or just go out for the day, Millennials consider whether or not the location is Instagramworthy. Cities like Venice Beach, where a self-guided walking tour of their murals is promoted, and Kampung Pelangi (a.ka.
The rainbow village) welcome colorful and unique street art because it attracts Millennials and brings business to their communities. Economic takeaway: Companies that sponsor or stage Insta-worthy events are more likely to attract millennial consumers. 4. Mainstream Shaming Millennials crave the notion of being unique. As a result, they often, without realizing it, look down on others for genuinely liking popular trends. Voss, chairman of the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry, says “What they [Millennials] are used to and want is information tailored to their circumstances and tastes.” (Funds Europe). Perhaps, Millennials engage in mainstream shaming because there’s not enough information in society that caters to their tastes and experiences. Economic takeaway: Companies should promote relatable products or services as highly unique and different from the norm to bring in millennial consumers. 3. Coloring Millennials get stressed out easily. As a result, coloring books with spiritual, wavy, patterns have become increasingly popular. There are even free coloring apps for adults, said to alleviate stress. Economic takeaway: Companies should market products and events as soothing, relaxing, and stress-free to target the millennial mind. 2. Product Testing Product testing is a hobby that Millennials enjoy because it’s a way of earning extra cash. Danielle Bernstein, Instagram blogger of @weworewhat, “sets her range for the cost of a single piece of sponsored content (i.e. one Instagram shot) from $5,000 to $15,000” (Harpers Bazaar). Economic takeaway: Companies should use Millennials to relate to millennial consumers and increase brand promotion. 1. Writing Fake Reviews Millennials spend their free time searching for nontraditional ways to make money, and some do so by writing fake reviews. “According to New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, a business owner typically pays freelance writers $1 to $10 for each phony review” on popular websites (Quickbooks). However, “in 2009, the FTC banned undisclosed paid endorsements, making this practice illegal” (Quickbooks). Economic takeaway: Companies should avoid soliciting fake reviews and instead target millennials for feedback who have visible proof on social media of experience with the company’s products or services. Above all, Millennials are now the largest generation in the workforce, which means they have majority buying power. How fast can Corporate America catch up to millennial demand?
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Reader Thanks Reporter for Highlighting ‘Monrovia Community Media of the Foothills to Continue Managing KGEM, For Now’ (June 22 Issue) Dear Editor, Beacon Media News Monrovia Weekly is all the community news without the spin. Special thanks goes out to reporter Susan Motander for a fine piece of journalism, reporting on the recent city council meeting concerning community media of the foothills. The story was reported the very same way as it played out on the local station and told to the city council. The message is out; the Community of the Foothills (CMF) is in need of some internal house cleaning that appears long overdue. Where is the CMF board in all of this? When was the last board meeting? Who are the board members and what do they do?
The big question is does the community care, or will apathy prevail? -Ralph Walker KGEM Host
Reader Despises Suit and Tie Dress Code Addressed in ‘7 Formalities Millennials Forgo in the Workplace’ (June 22 Issue)
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Dear Editor, I really can't fault millennial men for ditching suits and ties. After all, Richard Nixon wore a suit and tie when he told the nation that he wasn't a crook. He was lying; he was a crook. Henry Kissinger was also wearing a suit and tie when he told the nation that the U.S. military never went into Cambodia during the Vietnam War. He lied.
George W. Bush wore a suit and tie when he assured the nation that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction. He too was lying. And let's not forget our current Liar-in-Chief, Donald Trump. He always wears a suit and tie. Perhaps a suit and tie is the uniform of liars ... and one of the reasons why millennial men want nothing to do with them. -David Quintero Monrovia AUTHOR’S NOTE: The suit and tie or rigid, hideous dress suit, while symbols of a dying generation of poised deceit, are not solely worn by our nation’s leaders. It would be remiss to neglect to mention that the dreaded, stiff, overbearingly uncomfortable suit is a garment that plagues us all and not simply worn to portray a falsehood of character. Rather, its lack of comfort and breathability hinders us from being productive. It is a uniform the nation is attempting to ditch in order to improve productivity in the workplace. While it’s a long shot reader, perhaps doing so in the White House will assist present and future leaders in focusing on accomplishing good work instead of putting on a tiresome façade.
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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:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held for the project described below. The project includes the following: N. Santa Anita Ave
A. Categorical Exemption from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301(a) of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to the use of an existing facility; and
A. Categorical Exemption per Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – In-Fill Development;
B. Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 17-07 E. Foothill Blvd.
Project Location: 7-11 E. Foothill Blvd. APN: 577-019-006 Contact Information: Project Planner:
Amanda Landry, Senior Planner alandry@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 574-5447
B. Tentative Tract Map No. TPM 17-03 (74609); and
Project Description: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a 5,000 square-foot health and fitness facility (d.b.a. Anytime Fitness) within an existing multi-tenant commercial building. The proposed business would operate 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The maximum occupancy is proposed to be 16 users and 3 employees at any given time.
C. Multiple-Family Design Review No. MFADR 17-02 Project Location: 30 Fano Street APN: 5779-012-023
Applicant: Lori and Chris Huisken, Business Owners
Contact Information: Project Planner: Jordan Chamberlin, Associate Planner JChamberlin@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 821-4334
Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, July 11, 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
City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066
Publish June 29, 2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY
Proposal documents can be obtained from the Arcadia Fire Department Headquarters Station located at 710 South Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006 or by downloading them via the City of Arcadia website, www.ArcadiaCa.gov under “Bid and RFP Notices.” Please direct all comments or questions to Barry Spriggs, Deputy Fire Chief, Arcadia Fire Department, by email bspriggs@ArcadiaCA.gov or phone (626) 574-5107. /S/ Lisa Mussenden Chief Deputy City Clerk/ Records Manager
Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Place of Hearing:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: APPLICATION:
Conditional Use Permit CUP2017-06
REQUEST:
Approve a Conditional Use Permit for the development of more than two units on a lot. The project proposes to construct a new, two-story residential duplex totaling 2,300 square feet of living area behind an existing single-story home. This property is located in RM/RH (Residential Medium-High Density) zone.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
Categorical Exemption (Class 3)
APPLICANT:
Scott Kendell
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
925 West Olive Avenue
All Fictitious Business Name Statements filed in 2012 expire in 2017.
For filing information call
(626) 301-1010
en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565. Sheri Bermejo Planning Division Manager PUBLISHED ON JUNE 29, 2017 MONROVIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: APPLICATION:
Conditional Use Permit CUP2017-05
REQUEST:
Applicant is requesting to construct a two-story 4-unit residential apartment building with subterranean parking and a detached 2-car garage. This property is located in the RH (Residential High Density) zone.
DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 7:30 PM
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
Categorical Exemption (Class 3)
PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California
APPLICANT:
PDS Studio Inc.
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
1408 South Alta Vista Avenue
AREA MAP:
Dates of Publication: June 22, 2017 and June 29, 2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY
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Arcadia City Council Chambers 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA
Monrovia City Notices
The Proposal submittal deadline has been changed as noted herein, and modifies the deadline stated in the RFP. The new Proposal submittal deadline is 11:00 a.m. PST on Thursday, July 6, 2017.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) is for a fully hosted Softwareas-a-Service (SaaS), time-sensitive Mass Notification System for urgent notifications that follow an unlimited use, fixed price model using a per address basis. The system will allow community leaders to send important information to all constituents and staff within minutes. The City of Arcadia will not entertain any system that requires the purchase or installation of any onsite or offsite hardware, software, or phone lines, or any system that does not follow the SaaS model for every notifications modality.
Applicant: Robert Tong of Sanyao International, Inc., Designer
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Addendum No. 1 to Request for Proposal Mass Notification System
The Request for Proposals (RFP) is modified as set forth in this Addendum. The original RFP Documents remain in full force and effect, except as modified by this Addendum, which is hereby made part of the RFP. Respondent shall take this Addendum into consideration when preparing and submitting its Proposal.
Project Description: A proposal for a three (3) unit residential condominium development requiring approval of a Tentative Parcel Map and Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review.
DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 7:30 PM PLACE OF HEARING:
Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California
AREA MAP: If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565. Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, July 6, 2017 after 4 p.m. at: Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional
If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565. Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday,
legals July 6, 2017 after 4 p.m. at: Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565. Sheri Bermejo Planning Division Manager PUBLISHED ON JUNE 29, 2017 MONROVIA WEEKLY
Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF NORMAN ALAN PAGE Case No. 17STPB05374
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of NORMAN ALAN PAGE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Donald M. Page in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Donald M. Page be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal rep-resentative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on July 20, 2017 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa-tive, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner:
STEPHEN G MCKEE ESQ SBN 62091 25375 ORCHARD VILLAGE RD STE 105 VALENCIA CA 91355 CN939327 PAGE Jun 26,29, Jul 3, 2017 MONROVIA WEEKLY
Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA17-764428-BF Order No.: 730-1702249-70 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/7/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Jonathan Navasartian,a single man Recorded: 7/11/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1523047 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 7/13/2017 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $424,018.79 The purported property address is: 3121 CENTER ST, ARCADIA, CA 91006-5859 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8571-010-024 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the
California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-17-764428BF . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-9390772 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17764428-BF IDSPub #0127473 6/22/2017 6/29/2017 7/6/2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY APN: 8513-013-069 TS No: CA0900015716-1 TO No: 95309859 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED February 23, 2011. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 20, 2017 at 09:00 AM, Vineyard Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on March 10, 2011 as Instrument No. 20110367315, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by JASON C. YU, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 469 MONROVISTA AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $262,588.82 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount.
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In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0900015716-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: June 13, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09000157-16-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. ISL Number 32256, Pub Dates: 06/22/2017, 06/29/2017, 07/06/2017, MONROVIA WEEKLY T.S. No. 028443-CA APN: 8515-012-012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/27/2008. 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 On 7/26/2017 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/10/2008, as Instrument No. 20080405703, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: THELMA ADAMS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and
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now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 220 EAST CHERRY AVENUE MONROVIA, CA 91016-4124 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $678,464.28 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 028443-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117 STOX 896245 / 028443-CA 06-29-2017,07-06-2017,07-132017 MONROVIA WEEKLY APN: 5776-022-012 TS No: CA0800004916-1 TO No: 95309328-55 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED March 20, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 26, 2017 at 09:00 AM, near the fountain located in the Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on March 24, 2006 as Instrument No. 06 0632662, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by EMMANUEL V MARTINEZ AND STELLA L. MARTINEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor(s), in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful
money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 909 VOLANTE DRIVE, ARCADIA, CA 91007 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $1,218,342.22 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000049-16-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: June 20, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000049-16-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Stephanie Hoy, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. ISL Number 32431, Pub Dates: 06/29/2017, 07/06/2017, 07/13/2017, ARCADIA WEEKLY
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minimum wage increases at a press conference on Wednesday, June 28. The press conference will take place at 10 a.m. at Pilipino Workers Center, located at: 153 Glendale Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026. For more information about the Los Angeles County minimum wage, contact DCBA at: (800) 593-8222, online at dcba.lacounty.gov, or email wagehelp@dcba.lacounty. gov. Also, DCBA will host an interactive live chat about the minimum wage on Twitter on Wednesday, July 12 at 12:30 p.m. Follow @LACountyDCBA and use the hashtag #WageChat to
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Getting To Know Pasadena Poly’s All-CIF Ace Matt Queen by Fredy Ramirez, sports intern editorial@beaconmedianews.com
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eceiving All-CIF honors is no small accomplishment. For those worthy enough to receive the honor, it may be a once in a lifetime moment. For Matt Queen, the opportunity may arise again. “It was a surprise, but felt good. I had a really good season this past year and it was great to be acknowledged for that,” said Queen. His approach to the plate, simple; keep his swing short and compact. As a pitcher, there isn’t anyone he doesn’t believe he can’t get out. As a leader, he performs well under pressure and comes through during big game situations. “Matt contributed in so many ways to our success. His athleticism, speed and arm strength allowed him be a force
in centerfield, on the mound and bases and at the plate. He was at his best in big game situations. I think he is just finding his stride in baseball and should have an amazing senior year,” said Head Coach Steve Beerman. However, Queen didn’t become an All-CIF player overnight. He worked hard at it and received support from his team and family. All of his success wouldn’t be possible without their support. They gave him “all the tools” to dominate his competition. From driving him to little league games to hiring coaches to fix his mechanics, his family did it all. They always go to Queen’s game to show support. There is more to Queen than just baseball. He also plays football and soccer and is involved with multiple activities in school. He loves to surf whenever he gets the opportunity. His favorite subjects in school are physics and U.S. history. If his baseball career
ended today he would likely follow the path to become an aerospace or environmental engineer. With a 3.94 GPA, he is more than likely to accomplish that. Hitting .526 and going 8-1 with a 1.26 earned run average is not an easy feat, yet Queen plans on doing better next year during his senior campaign. This is just an example of the type of person Queen is; always trying to improve and surpass previous expectations just like his favorite pitcher and the person he models his game after, Clayton Kershaw. The future is bright for this young man and the bar is set high for next year’s baseball campaign. Pasadena Poly’s Ace, Matt Queen, received All-CIF honors hitting .526 and going 8-1 with a 1.26 ERA. – Courtesy photo / Pasadena Poly Baseball
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$2,288,000
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$800,000
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$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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$879,798
Beautiful two story located in Heron Bay Community of San Leandro. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Hardwood floors, living room and family room with fireplace kitchen with granite countertops and island, spacious walk-in closets, master suite, large windows, vaulted ceilings, oak cabinetry, attached double garage. (L2353)
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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)
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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)
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Charming home in lovely Monrovia neighborhood, close to Bradbury. Open and airy living room, dining area combination. Beautiful plantation shutters. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bath recently updated. Kitchen with original tile. Indoor laundry, detached garage. Wood burning fireplace. Secluded back yard with fruit trees, shed and room in garage that would make a perfect office/workshop. (H521) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
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Beautiful Gated Mountain Cove Community in North Azusa featuring two story 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Gorgeous grounds and views. One bedroom on first level and 4 bedrooms on second level and large loft. Living room with fireplace, formal dining area. Gourmet kitchen with center island eating area. Family room with fireplace. Large area with storage. Large master suite with walk-in closets. Finished attic. Attached 3 car Garage. Beautiful backyard and patio. Community pool, spa and park. (B21)
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Motivated Seller!!! 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths w/t double sinks upstairs & ½ bath downstairs. Master Suite has a large walk in closet. The kitchen is surely a gourmet’s delight. The office has shutters that opens to look out into the family room, or keep them closed for a private room. The upstairs opens to a beautiful sitting room and own laundry room. You are looking out at the immaculate greenery golf course, and of course the mountain view. See it to believe it! Call Maureen Twyman 626-216-7253. (L16330)
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$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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This is not just a condo, it is a lifestyle! This lovely 1 bedroom, 1 bath is mere steps away from the heart of Monrovia’s beloved Old Town area. Colorado Commons built in 2007 this complex with 68 modern units. Open floor plan with 800 square feet. Enjoy nearby shopping, restaurants, concerts in the park. Two garage spaces. (P530)
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This 859 Square foot single family has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233. (D3543)
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PALMDALE $91,800 Great Location in Palmdale, near by Lancaster soccer complex, Kaiser hospital and freeway access. Call Peter Wang 626-807-6725. (V0) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC 626-445-0123
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CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC (626) 445-0123
CENTURY 21 Village Realty Sierra Madre 626.355.1451 c21village.com CalBRE# : 01360317
$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)