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VOLUME 20, NO. 28
COYOTE CONTROVERSY CONTINUES TO KINDLE ARCADIA COMMUNITY Local resident upset that Arcadia was forced into litigation BY TERRY MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
A Duarte area resident contacted this newspaper regarding the story we ran last week about the City of Arcadia settling with PETA for $15,000 to cover legal fees incurred over the fight to stop coyote trapping before it was implemented. Steven Childs said he felt the story (page one Arcadia Weekly, July 6) was one-sided and didn’t address the real issues and condemned animal rights groups as well as the Pasadena Humane Society. Childs said he was “…sorry to hear the city Arcadia was forced into litigation by animal rights extremist group PETA. Arcadia likely found it less expensive and time consuming to pay off PETA instead of taking this to court. This is a common tactic used by these groups called sue and settle. Look it up to see how many environmentalist groups do this. PETA has only
succeeded in taking away taxpayer monies needed for personal and public safety and stuffed their pockets with it.” Childs went on to say that Pasadena Humane Society was “the group paid by Arcadia to provide coyote education services and have been doing so for years. This group offers reasonable but unrealistic advice. It’s not a surprise when you understand canid biologists are rarely asked to provide input on their wildlife plans. PHS relies on information provided by the ASPCA and The Humane Society of the U.S. Both of these groups provide information from biologists and ecologists with degrees but they never consult with actual canid biologists who are experts on the matter.” Ricky Whitman from Pasadena Humane Society said: “The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA continues to provide the City of Arcadia with domestic animal care and control. We do not have the
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Some were excited while others referred to the whole affair as a circus concerning the City of Arcadia’s anticipated zoning projects
displeasure with the trapping plan. The plan was approved but then due to public outcry the city opted for a more humane approach yet still had to fork over $15,000 to PETA for court costs. – Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
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Arcadia City Council Hosts Political Circus After Revealing Anticipated Zoning Projects by MONICA SANCHEZ,
In early March, protesters took to city hall to voice their
in the unforeseeable future. Regardless, many were eager to discover what exactly was going to happen with the city’s future commercial and residential growth. New potential residenSEE PAGE 10
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ARCADIA BOOK DISCUSSION Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage Debuts Street BEGINS JULY 25 Photography From Local Residents
Join a fun group of fellow readers to discuss the book of the month every fourth Tuesday. This free program is a great way to meet new and interesting people and to take part in a lively discussion. The group meets in the Library Conference Room and no registration is required. Copies of the book to be discussed will
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be available for checkout at the Library. Materials for this program are generously funded by the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. ‘Lab Girl’ by Hope Jahren Tuesday, July 25 at 10 a.m. ‘A Spool of Blue Thread’ by Anne Tyler SEE PAGE 10
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Unforeseen snapshots of blooming life now adorn the walls at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage. Local residents sent in submissions to the
9th Annual Arcadia Juried Photography Contest and Exhibition, hoping for nothing but recognition. Judges Lloyd Fujiwara, Julie Immink and Doug Hill carefully considered 30 submissions for the theme SEE PAGE 11
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Beacon Media News’ Employee of the Year Jose Luis Correa Sales Representative Jose Luis Correa recognized as 2017 Employee of the Year at Beacon Media News by Amelia Lucero alucero@beaconmedianews.com
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eacon Media News, publisher of Arcadia Weekly, Monrovia Weekly and Pasadena Independent, as well as other multiple publications in the San Gabriel Valley, has selected Jose Luis Correa as the 2017 Employee of the Year recipient. Correa has been a part of the Beacon Media News team for more than two years and has demonstrated himself to be a hard working individual who goes above and beyond to serve the company. “Jose Luis is one of the most remarkable individuals I have ever worked with. He is a hard worker, very friendly and dedicated team player; not to mention his ability to achieve sales goals weekly. Working with him these past couple of years at Beacon Media News has made me a better leader. I was so pleased to hear that he is this year's award recipient. Jose Luis, job well done!” - Beacon Media News CEO Jesse Dillion. Correa’s peers also admire his strong work ethic and team player mentality as he was selected as the
honoree by receiving the most votes among the Beacon Media News staff. Jose Luis began his career in sales in 1993 as a rep for a Spanish radio station called KSPE La Musical. “That was one of my favorite jobs … I landed my first big client, Miller Beer, when I was working there.” After being with the station for 6 years, Correa went to help the family business Pasteleria Miriam's in Pasadena. In 2006 Jose Luis rekindled his passion for sales and accepted a job with Pasadena Star News. In 2012, Correa went on to work with Pasadena Weekly, and in 2015 joined Beacon Media News. Jose Luis likens being a part of Beacon Media News to being in a family, and not the unrealistic “Leave It To Beaver” kind either. “I really like being a part of this team [Beacon Media News]. Working at Beacon Media is like being in a dysfunctional family, we all have our problems, our ups and downs, but at the end of the day we all get along and we get the job done.” Correa’s co-workers also appreciate being on the same team. "I've known Jose Luis Correa for many many years, long before we were
“Every accomplishment I’ve had is because of the team I worked with.” - Jose Luis Correa - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
lucky enough to have him on our sales team. That man is 'Mr. Personality.' I don't think there's a single event I've attended where Jose Luis wasn't there. He loves company and good food; loves to make new friends and contacts and best of all is extremely well-liked in the communities we serve. It is also said that Mr. Personality is quite the connoisseur of the amber nectar of the gods. As we say in England, he's
a jolly good bloke." - Beacon Media News Editor and Photographer Terry Miller of 17 years. Outside of being an All-Star Employee, Jose Luis also is a loving son, boyfriend and dad. Correa gives all thanks to his parents for always setting good examples. “My father taught me to always give it my all … ‘whether you are scrubbing dishes or mopping, you should always do
your best and you will get noticed.’ As the employee of the year, a custom plaque will be made in honor of Jose Luis’s achievement and displayed in the company’s front office for the duration of one year. In addition, the honoree received a full day off with pay, $200 in gift cards, media exposure across multiple digital and print platforms, and an Employee of the Year Certificate. “I look forward to spending my day off with my son Sam, 25, and longtime girlfriend Gale,” said Jose Luis. Although Correa has other interests in the working field, he plans on remaining in sales until he retires as he likes everything that comes with it, including the people. “If I did anything else I would go back to bartending, because it’s like sales … to be a sales person you have to like people, if you don’t like people don’t do it … and I like people.” Jose Luis would like to retire in about 10 years if possible, and until then he will continue to do what he does best, being a person who makes people smile and helping advertisers increase their sales.
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local news Pasadena Man Sentenced to 26 years to Life for Murder of Monrovia Ex-Girlfriend, Mother of 2
Table of Contents Local News . . . . 3, 10-11 Business . . . . 4, 9 Briefs . . . . 5 Crime Blotters . . . . 6 Calendar of Events . . . . 7 Arts & Entertainment . . 8 Education . . . . 12 -13 Lifestyle . . . 14 News . . . 15 Opinion . . . . 18 Sports . . . . 19
A Pasadena man was sentenced Tuesday to 26 years to life in state prison for killing the mother of his two children, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Deputy District Attorney Fernanda Barreto said Jose Roberto Turner, 49, was found guilty on June 19 of one count of first-degree murder with an allegation that a rope or cord was used as a deadly weapon.
Jose Roberto Turner, 49, was found guilty on June 19 of one
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According to evidence presented at the trial, Turner stabbed and strangled LaJoya McCoy, 31, on June 10, 2015. The victim’s body was found inside her vehicle parked on the 200 block of West Cypress Avenue in Monrovia nearly a week later, the prosecutor said. Before the murder, the defendant had threatened McCoy’s life over child custody issues, the prosecutor added.
count of first-degree murder with an allegation that a rope or cord was used as a deadly weapon. – Courtesy photo / Facebook
Dog Limit Increased for Residents in Unincorporated Pasadena, Arcadia and Monrovia The household dog limit in LA County has increased from three to four in an effort to get more dogs adopted from shelters and off the streets by Sadie gribbon, editorial intern editorial@beaconmedianews.com
In unincorporated Pasadena, Monrovia and Arcadia there is a limit of three dogs per household. Last year alone, 1,972 dogs were euthanized and 1,176 died or were dead on arrival in Los Angeles animal shelters. With a new motion to amend the current dog limit brought forward by Supervisor Barger and Supervisor Solis and approved by the LA Board of Supervisors, that number
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has a chance to decrease. On July 11, the Board of Supervisors approved a motion that would expand the limit on dogs in a household from three to four, giving families in unincorporated Pasadena, Monrovia and Arcadia a chance to own more dogs in the hopes of people going to shelters for their new puppy. “By increasing the number of dogs allowed per household from three to four, we are hoping to encourage responsible pet owners to consider adopting an additional dog from one of our county shelters,” said
Supervisor Barger. 56 percent of dogs who enter animal shelters are euthanized and the month of July brings the highest rate of death by euthanasia year after year. Shelters become impacted due to runaway dogs from the Fourth of July firework season that are frightened by the intense sounds in the sky. With a new ordinance in place to increase dog ownership per household, LA County is continuing the effort to keep dogs off the streets and adopted from local shelters, but there is no incentive for people to
adopt rather than buy from breeders or breed their own dogs and a majority of Angelenos aren’t registering their pets in the first place. There is no official number of unregistered dogs in LA County, but the spread of animal control departments in the county puts these pups in the range of 50-80 percent having no license. Angelenos are not registering their dogs for multiple reasons; at the top of the list are the fees for licensing which also includes paying for proper shots, vaccinations and spaying or neuter-
ing. Since residents can only have so many animals, there are households that leave their dogs over the count unregistered, if they are even registering at all. The effort to decrease capacities at animal shelters through adoption begins with allowing residents to legally have more dogs in their households, but will this truly make a difference when Angelenos aren’t licensing their dogs to begin with? Read FULL LENGTH ARTICLE on our WEBSITE
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Arcadia Pending Home Sales Stumble for Fifth Straight Month Even with a strong performance in May closed escrow sales, California pending home sales fell for the fifth consecutive month, suggesting the state’s housing market may underperform over the next few months, the Arcadia Association of REALTORS® said recently. Along with the decline in pending sales, REALTORS® are more cautious due to their growing concern over supply and affordability issues. REALTORS® also saw fewer floor calls and less open house traffic than in April. California pending home sales fell for the fifth consecutive month, Pending Home Sales Data: - Based on signed contracts, suggesting the state’s housing market may underperform over the next few months. – Courtesy photo year-over-year statewide pending home sales fell for the counties, which marked increases of 12.5 fifth straight month in May on a percent and 8.4 percent, respectively. seasonally adjusted basis. - Despite a bounce back in May closed Pending sales in San Diego, San Bernardiescrow sales, the downward trend in no, and Los Angeles counties declined from pending sales suggests the housing market last May, but those counties had drops of may underperform over the next few less than 5 percent. - The Central Valley also posted a slight months. With interest rates expected to rise in the second half of the year, the sales gain in May, increasing 2.1 percent. With momentum could slow further or even shift many counties in the region falling behind last year, pending sales in the region as in the third and fourth quarters. - The Southern California Region a whole would have declined year over reversed a three-month decline and posted year if not for solid sales in Fresno, which a 1.3 percent improvement in pending increased a robust 28.6 percent from last sales from the previous year, aided largely May. Kern County saw pending sales slip by by healthy gains in Orange and Riverside 2.9 percent from May 2016.
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Dare to Be Bare: Off Kilter Kilts
From patches to jewelry from kilts for wee pups, Off Kilter Kilts has everything you need to accessorize your kilt purchase. - Courtesy photo
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It’s summer in Los Angeles. It’s hot— insanely hot. And call us crazy, but it’s times like these where a kilt starts to look like a mighty desirable fashion choice. Luckily for us, Off Kilter Kilts in Pasadena is here to help. This boutique kilt shop is the new(er) kid on the block, popping up as Pasadena’s first retail kilt store in September 2015. It was founded by J.T. Centonze, a long-time kilt-wearer who had a personal reason for creating the business. “I’ve been wearing kilts for 15 years and I was frustrated with the experience of buying them online,” Centonze said. “I realized there was a need that wasn’t being filled and decided that I wanted to fill it.”
The core OKK team consists of J.T., his fiancee and two best friends. They focus on modern utility kilts but also offer tartan (the Scottish criss-cross pattern commonly recognized as plaid in the U.S.) as well as wool. The shop also sells Verillas West, a fashion-forward brand offering kilts that are edgy, rugged, and—dare we say—sexy? You be the judge. Still, the audience for these products is broader than one might think. Off Kilter Kilts carries jewelry as well as clothing for both men and women, and is a unique stopping place for someone who actually wants to try on their kilt before purchase. “We have kilts for virtually everyone,” said Centonze. “As such, our audience is anyone who wants to liberate themselves from the tyranny of pants.” Though undoubtedly a specialty item, SEE PAGE 9
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Arcadia Juniors Win All-Star Tournament
The 2017 Junior league California district 17 champions. – Courtesy photo
On July 7 Arcadia Juniors successfully won the All-Star Tournament. Starting pitcher, Julian Eskridge, led the team to a 32-3 victory over Pasadena American Junior League.
The team, managed by Don McIntire with coaches Steve Gewecke and Michael Easter, beat out teams from San Marino, East Altadena, Pasadena, and Santa Anita Junior League to win the
All -Star Tournament as the 2017 undefeated champions. The next stop on the road to the World Series is the Section Tournament on Thursday, July 13 in Granada Hills.
Pasadena’s Huntington Hospital Provides Over $108 Million in Community Benefits As part of its nonprofit mission, Huntington Hospital provides significant benefits to the communities it serves, often in the form of free and part-pay hospital care for the uninsured and those with limited means. In 2016, Huntington Hospital provided a total of over $108 million worth of health care services and support to residents of the San Gabriel Valley and beyond. These community benefits include charity care for those patients unable to pay, as well as care expenses underwritten by the hospital that reflect the differences
between the actual cost of the care and the amount of money received for patients covered by Medicare and/ or Medi-Cal. Community benefits support research, education and training; including clinical research, graduate medical education programs, scholarships and continuing education in nursing and many other disciplines as well as benefits directed at the community-at-large, such as seniors, other vulnerable populations or the underserved and those suffering from specific diseases (such as heart failure). Community
benefits also include health screenings, community health fairs and flu shots. In 2016, Huntington Hospital provided: - Health screening and counseling to 2,400 people. - Weekly breastfeeding support groups to 3,500 mothers. - Senior Care Network Resource Center support and referrals benefiting 5,000 callers. - Free health education classes to 2,100 people. Long-term care management through Senior Care Network to 725 seniors.
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MONROVIA July 8 At 1:58 a.m., officers on patrol in the 100 block of E. Evergreen saw a vehicle driving during darkness with no headlights. The driver was stopped and, through investigation, was found to be driving under the influence of marijuana. He was also found to have warrants out of Ohio, which were confirmed. He was arrested and taken into custody. At 2:41 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 900 block of E. Huntington regarding a burglary alarm activation. The suspects are described as two male Blacks. They used a crow bar to gain entry and took drugs from the pharmacy area. They fled the area in a silver SUV. At 12:39 p.m., a shoplifting incident was reported at a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington. Loss prevention personnel at the business observed a subject enter the store, select merchandise and leave the store without paying for the items. The suspect was confronted outside the store and escorted back inside. The suspect was arrested by police and released with a citation to appear in court on the charges. At 1:35 p.m., loss prevention personnel at a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington called police to report a shoplifter. They observed the suspect entering the store, selecting merchandise and leaving the store without paying for the items. The suspect was confronted outside the store and escorted back inside. The suspect was also found to
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have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The suspect was arrested and issued a citation for the theft. He was later transferred to the custody of Glendora Police Department on the warrant. At 7:56 p.m., a robbery was reported at a business in the 900 block of W. Huntington. Two male Black suspects entered the store wearing surgical masks and ordered both employees into a back room with a black semi-automatic handgun. They ordered the employees to open the safe and put all of the cell phones that were inside the safe into a laundry type bag the suspect had with him. They also demanded money from the register before fleeing the location. The investigation is continuing. July 9 At 8:04 a.m., an officer on patrol in the area of Chestnut and Magnolia stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. During a consent search of the vehicle, the driver was found to be in possession of stolen mail, drug paraphernalia and evidence of fraud. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody. At 9:55 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Granite regarding missing mail. The victim said he did not check his mailbox for about two weeks. When he checked it that day, he found it open and with no mail inside. He was unable to use his key to secure the mailbox, as the lock was damaged. He believes the suspects damaged the lock when they broke into his mailbox. The investigation is continuing.
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July 10 At 2:50 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 100 block of W. Foothill regarding a burglary alarm activation. They arrived to find the glass front door shattered. The video surveillance revealed three male Black suspects using a window punch to break the glass and enter the store. They took two cash boxes, the cash register and fled in a vehicle, heading south on Myrtle. The vehicle is described as a black, newer model, four-door, sporty looking vehicle with chrome rims. The suspects were all thin build and were wearing gloves and hooded sweatshirts to cover their faces. They were in the store for approximately 30 seconds. The investigation is continuing.
PASADENA June 30 At about 8:00 p.m., Special Enforcement Section (SES) officers served a search warrant in the 900 block of North Orange Grove Boulevard. Officers developed information that the suspect, David Aguilar (male adult, Pasadena resident), had an illegal firearm at this residence. During the search, SES officers located a handgun (disassembled, serial number removed). Aguilar later admitted the gun was his. He was arrested without incident and booked at the police jail. July 1 In the morning, Special Enforcement Section (SES) officers conducted a probation compliance check in the 1800 block of Navarro Avenue. Officers received complaints about possible narcotics sales
at the location. During the check, SES officers recovered marijuana, U.S. Currency, evidence suggesting sales / distribution, and several cell phones. The suspect, Cavin Thomas, was arrested without incident and booked at the police jail. Brendan Harvey, also at the residence, was arrested for an outstanding warrant and transported to the Pasadena jail. July 8 At 10:53 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 2600 block of E. Walnut Street regarding an Assault with a Deadly Weapon (involving a firearm). Upon arrival, the officers talked with the victim who said he attempted to serve an eviction notice at the location when he was threatened by the suspect with a handgun. The victim left the location and called the police. PPD officers contacted the suspect on the telephone and asked him to surrender. Shortly following the phone conversation, the suspect exited the location and surrendered to the officers without incident. The suspect was arrested without incident, our investigation is ongoing.
SIERRA MADRE July 5 Officers responded to the 00 block of Sierra Madre Blvd. for a verbal dispute between two male adults. During the interview and the officer’s observation, it was determined that one of the males was under the influence of an alcohol beverage. The subject was arrested and transported to the Pasadena PD jail for booking and released to the duty jail staff.
July 6 At about 9:02 a.m., officers made contact with a male subject who was banging his hands against a window of a business. During the contact it was revealed that the subject was under the influence of a controlled substance. The subject was arrested, transported and booked at the Pasadena PD jail. At about 10:43 p.m., patrol officers conducted a traffic stop at Sierra Madre Blvd. and Lima St. for a vehicle code violation and found out the driver of the vehicle was unlicensed. The driver was cited and the vehicle was stored. July 7 At about 9:21 p.m., officers responded to a call for service regarding a female laying behind an SUV parked along the north curb in the 200 block of W. Grandview Avenue. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the female was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. Paramedics were called to the scene to treat the female because she was in an altered state and could not answer simple questions. The female refused medical treatment and would not sign the refusal form. The female was arrested for public intoxication and was later released on a citation at Huntington Memorial Hospital.
ARCADIA July 6 At approximately 3:10 a.m., an officer responded to El Pollo Loco, 1 West Duarte Road, regarding an audible alarm activation. The officer determined three unknown
suspect(s) smashed a glass door, stole a cash register, and fled in an unknown direction. The suspects are described as three males, wearing hooded sweatshirts. The investigation is ongoing. July 7 At about 11:31 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of West Las Flores Avenue regarding a mail theft report. Surveillance footage revealed a female suspect was seen exiting a black Mercedes Benz and stealing the victim’s mail from the mailbox. Just before 1:20 p.m., an officer conducted a subject check on a male loitering in the 400 block of Fairview Avenue. Upon contacting the subject, the officer witnessed the 40-year-old male from Pasadena discard something. An investigation revealed the suspect had discarded stolen credit cards and a driver’s license. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The suspect was on Post Release Community Supervision at the time of the crime. July 8 Shortly after 4:37 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and Duarte Road regarding a traffic collision. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the 29-year-old male from Huntington Beach was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and had a blood alcohol content of .11%. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
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FRIday - July 14 Debbie Davies Band with Bobby Bluehouse (July 14 @ 7 p.m. 16 East Huntington Drive) The Arcadia Blues Club (ABC) is dedicated to bringing you the finest blues music in the southland. When you visit ABC, you can expect to hear only top-notch players with years of playing experience. Southern California’s best place to be Friday and Saturday nights. -ARCADIA
Blue Öyster Cult July 15 @ 6 p.m.
Plein Air Watercolor Series (July 14 @ 7 p.m. 1151 Oxford Road) Join artist Robert Sherrill for a six-part series in plein air landscape painting. Sessions will be held outdoors in the gardens, where the scenery of The Huntington offers endless variety and inspiration. Members: $210. Non-Members: $230. Register online. -SAN MARINO
SATURday - July 15 Blue Öyster Cult (July 15 @ 6 p.m. 254 E. Green St.)For over four decades, Blue Öyster Cult has been thrilling fans of intelligent hard rock worldwide with powerful albums loaded with classic songs. Indeed, BOC is revered within the hard rock and heavy metal scene for its pioneering work. Blue Öyster Cult occupies a unique place in rock history because it’s one of very few hard rock/heavy metal bands to earn both genuine mainstream critical acclaim as well as commercial success. Tickets start a $38. For more information visit rose concerts. -PASADENA The Midtown Men: Four Stars from the Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys (July 15 @ 6p.m. 301 N Baldwin Ave)The Pasadena POPS returns with a fabulous lineup of summer concerts! Arboretum members receive 10 percent off regular ticket prices. Visit Pasadena POPS for more information and tickets. Pasadena POPS Box Office will be open at noon the day of each concert. -ARCADIA
Blue Öyster Cult (July 15 @ 6 p.m. 254 E. Green St.)For over four decades, Blue Öyster Cult has been thrilling fans of intelligent hard rock worldwide with powerful albums loaded with classic songs. Indeed, BOC is revered within the hard rock and heavy metal scene for its pioneering work. Blue Öyster Cult occupies a unique place in rock history because it’s one of very few hard rock/heavy metal bands to earn both genuine mainstream critical acclaim as well as commercial success. Tickets start a $38. For more information visit rose concerts. - PASADENA
Sunday - July 16 Louie Cruz Beltran (July 16 @ 5:30 p.m. Memorial Park 85 E Holly) Blending Afro Cuban rhythms with Jazz, Latin Jazz, Pop, and R&B influences, Louie Cruz Beltran is an entertainer at heart – an entertainer who is also a superbly skilled conguero, timbalero, and vocalist. In short, Louie is the complete package. -PASADENA Micky Dolenz (July 16 @ 6 p.m., 254 E. Green St.) Micky Dolenz IS the voice of The Monkees. The unmistakable performer that moved a generation and led this pop culture phenomena to a dozen Top 20 singles, four #1 albums and two Emmy Awards. Having entertained audiences his entire life, Micky brings a one-of-a-kind presence to the stage, drawing on his background in television, film, broadcasting and Broadway. Tickets start at $38. For more information, visit rose concerts. -PASADENA
MONday - July 17 “The Magic of Yucatan”(July 17 @ 7:30 p.m., at Distant Lands located at 20 S. Raymond Ave) Join best-selling travel writer Ray Bartlett for a journey to Yucatan, Mexico, with slides, stories, and a reading from his debut novel, Sunsets of Tulum. Like the protagonist in Bartlett’s novel, many people arrive in Cancun with little to no understanding of how rich the area is beyond the edges of the resort. Learn about this incredible part of the world from someone who knows it like the back of his hand. Call ahead to RSVP: (626) 449-3220. -PASADENA
TUEsday - July 18 Jim and Anne Curry performing the songs of John Denver. (July 18 @ 8p.m., 2025 Lake Ave)Husband and wife team,
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Jim and Anne Curry, deliver the multiplatinum hits of the great John Denver in a fun-filled evening of singing and stories. Jim plays the guitar and sings John’s songs in a crystal clear tenor that will take your breath away. Anne, his wife and musical partner, plays guitar and mandolin and sings harmony in all the right places. Tickets start at $18. -ALTADENA
WEDNESday - July 19 Painting with Nan Rae (July 19 @ 11 a.m., 1151 Oxford Road ) Artist Nan Rae continues her popular watercolor classes inspired by the art of Chinese brush painting. Each session: $50. Registration: (818) 842-6489. -SAN MARINO
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Indian Cuisine (July 20 @ 7 p.m., 150 E. Colorado Blvd.) Indian Cuisine encompasses a wide variety of regional cuisines native to India. Given the range of diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines vary significantly from each other and use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also heavily influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions. Classes start at $75. -MONROVIA Kulayd (July 20 @ 6:30 p.m., @ 240 W. Huntington Drive) This versatile quartet’s repertoire covers everything from 50’s doo-wop and 60’s Motown to 70’s disco and 90’s harmony groups like Boyz to Men. Kulayd performs all over Orange and LA Counties and as far away as Las Vegas and Arizona. Kulayd is not background music. They will sing to you and dance with you. Audience participation is a must and a fun time is guaranteed! -ARCADIA
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Chelsea Handler to Headline Pasadena Politicon Handler to participate in two of the convention’s most anticipated programs, including In Conversation with Tomi Lahren & CNN’s Politics on Tap with Jake Tapper Politicon, which will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center, announced recently that comedian, author and talk show host Chelsea Handler will bring her unique blend of comedy and political savviness to the third annual convention, dubbed by the Huffington Post the “Coachella of Politics.” Politicon will take place July 29-30 at Pasadena Convention Center. Handler, the host of Netflix’s first ever talk show, “Chelsea,” became an outspoken political critic over the past year, as an unapologetic supporter of Hillary Clinton
in the 2016 election, a leading celebrity in the promotion of voter registration and an active leader in the Women’s March. Handler will be featured in two different event programs over the weekend. She will participate in a lively conversation with conservative commentator Tomi Lahren– dubbed the right’s hottest new media star–for what is sure to be an impassioned discussion between the two on opposite sides of the spectrum. On Saturday she will sit down with CNN’s Jake Tapper for a special edition of the network’s “Politics on Tap,” a program that pairs the two
Chelsea Handler. - Courtesy photo
before an intimate crowd for an interview over cocktails. Handler will not be the only comedian on site over the weekend. She will be joined by Adam Carolla (The Adam Carolla Show podcast & No Safe Spaces documentary); Anthony Atamanuik (Trump impersonator & star of Comedy Central’s The President Show); Greg Proops (The Smartest Man in the World podcast & Whose Line Is It Anyway?); and from The Daily Show, Roy Wood Jr., Michelle Wolf, Lizz Winstead, Jena Friedman and Al Madrigal; among others.
The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Hosts ‘Arcadia at the Movies’ The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is excited to present its sixth annual ‘Arcadia at the Movies’ program were we proudly show off movies that have been filmed in Arcadia over many decades. A pre-movie talk with a background of the movie and cast will be presented by film
historian A.J. Downhower. Bring your lawn chair, a beverage and relax. The Museum will provide the popcorn. Minors must be supervised. Seabiscuit (2003) Saturday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m. The Lemon Drop Kid (1951)
Saturday, August 19 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call 626.574.5440 or visit the website at www.ArcadiaCa.gov/museum. The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is located at 380 W. Huntington Drive, immediately behind the Community Center. The
Museum Education Center is located at 382 W. Huntington Drive. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed 12-1). Admission is always free. You can also follow the Museum on Facebook and Twitter.
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Off-Kilter Kilts is active around town, regularly hosting Kilts and Drinks nights at local pubs and restaurants and participating in renaissance faires up and down the coast. Though just two years young, they’ve already found ways to give back the community by working with a local organization to help young adults transition into working professionals through ongoing internships. The community is taking notice. Off Kilter Kilts won Beacon Media News’ 2016 Reader’s Choice Gold Award for Favorite New Business and Pasadena Weekly’s 2016 Best New Business and Best Local Men’s Clothing Store. Yet like any new business with a niche, getting the word out can be rough when working on a budding budget. “Our first phase was to reach people who were already looking for a kilt, either because they were seasoned kilters or because they knew they wanted to be,” Centonze said. “The next phase is to bring the message of #LibertyFromPants to people who have never considered a kilt.” It might not be a simple sell, but a few more days of this weather could convert any Angeleno into a “kilter.” For the doubting Thomases among us, Centonze’s advice is simple. “Try it. Summer isn’t going to get any cooler in the coming years and there are few garments more comfortable than a kilt,” he said. “The modern kilt has no rules, so there’s no reason to be bashful. Put a kilt on and enjoy your freedom.” Off Kilter Kilts is located at 2610 E. Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena. Contact them at www.offkilterkilts.com | 626.817.9999 | info@offkilterkilts.com and follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @offkilterkilts.
From patches to jewelry from kilts for wee pups, Off Kilter Kilts has everything you need to accessorize your kilt purchase. - Courtesy photo
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tial or mixed-use projects are expected to occur, based on an overwhelming amount of expressed interest by entrepreneurs, in the Downtown Arcadia parking lot, the Wheeler-Huntington zone, on the cross streets of Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Boulevard, Santa Anita Avenue and Santa Clara Street, Las Tunas Drive and Santa Anita Avenue, and Michellinda and Sunset Boulevard. “It’s time to make some changes to how our city develops down there,” says one former Planning Commission Member from the 90’s, referring to Downtown Arcadia, a zone that is mapped out for potential projects. A lot of developers approaching the City of Arcadia with proposals have creative ideas, but they don’t always match up with the city’s zoning requirements. City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto says, “We have to be more active...and creative” with zones in Arcadia instead of simply relying on already existing structured commercial zones for business and commerce. The point Lazzaretto was trying to make is that Arcadia cannot expect its economy to grow and expand unless creative workarounds for zoning projects are implemented or at least considered. One of the most significant concerns voiced about potential zoning projects was their possible effects on residents. Research was called for on how exactly these projects would disrupt residential life. For residential zones, some council members were less concerned about residents and more concerned about aesthetic appeal. Council Member April Verlato didn’t like the idea of packed apartment build-
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legal authority to handle wildlife situations and will not respond where we do not have jurisdiction. However the Pasadena Humane Society will always respond to calls for help with aggressive, injured or sick wildlife. To read the full story, Visit ArcadiaWeekly.com
New commercial and residential projects are being planned for Downtown Arcadia. - Courtesy photo / Downtown Arcadia
ings and preferred approving townhouse projects, saying that better suits the “look” of Arcadia. However, developers would rather build high unit structures because the cost of land development and assembly is so high that they need to make up the cost of that with more units. Overall, the city council was eager to bring more business and commerce to Arcadia. In the end, they agreed upon increased density in building structures, meaning each project may contain a high amount of units, but they were against increasing structural height, with the maximum height of future projects set at 50 feet.
Before more concerned citizens try to enter the ring of the political circus, it’s important to note that only one zoning project has been approved so far, and there has only been interest expressed in starting projects in other available zones. Traffic, noise, and increase in crime may be a concern for citizens as the city starts to grow, but everything with anticipated zoning projects in Arcadia is still very much in the planning stages. For more information, email the Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, Jason Kruckeberg, at jkruckeberg@ ArcadiaCA.gov.
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Tuesday, August 22 at 10 a.m. For more information, please call (626) 821-5569 or visit the Arcadia Pubic Library’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/library. The Arcadia Public Library is located at 20 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia. The Library is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. You can also follow the Library on Facebook and Twitter.
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of “Street Photography,” of which 26 were chosen to be featured in the exhibit. The grand opening of the exhibit took place on Saturday, July 8, where the first, second and third place winners were announced, along with honorable mentions. First, second and third all took home coveted prizes, such as $100 for the Westfield Santa Anita Mall (first place), a family membership for one year to the Los Angeles County Arboretum (second place) and a dinner for two at The Frontrunner restaurant within Santa Anita Park (third place), while the rest simply claimed bragging rights. The first place winning photograph, taken by Lisa Guerriero, portrayed a man whizzing by on a bicycle in Havana, Cuba, a piece that Judge Julie praised because the “foreground and background line up perfectly.” Judge Lloyd said, “You can’t plan something like this,” which is what he thinks is so exciting about street photography.
(Top) First place photograph, “Havana, Cuba 2016” by Lisa Guerriero. - Photo by Monica Sanchez / Beacon Media News (Below) Judges Lloyd Fujiwara and Julie Immink. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
The summer concerts are held on Thursday evenings starting at 6:30-8p.m. on the lawn between City Hall and the Police Department (240 West Huntington Drive). Bring the kids out to participate in the free fun zone, featuring games, crafts, and activities each week. The summer movie will be held on Friday evenings with games and activities starting at 6:30p.m. on the lawn between City Hall and the Police Department (240 West Huntington Drive). Movie begins at dusk. Hot food, snacks, and drinks will be available for purchase. July 13 -Tommy Tassi & The Authentics Tommy Tassi and the Authentics have been entertaining southern California audiences since 1978. They specialize in the pop hits of the 50s, 60s & 70s. The group’s main feature is its front man and lead vocalist, Tommy Tassi, who has an uncanny ability to sound like many of the legendary artists. From the tender ballads to the bellowing rockers, he truly delivers sound-a-like renditions of the classic hits.
Tommy Tassi and The Authentics will be the musical guest this week and the summer movie will be Moana. – Courtesy photo
As a showman, he brings much enthusiasm to the stage, working the audience with his spirited personality and creating an atmosphere of clapping, singing along and dancing July 14- Moana (PG) In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the Demigod to set things right.
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10 Meaningful Summer Activities for High School Students by Sarah Wang, Editorial intern editorial@beaconmedianews.com
With the ring of the last class bell, millions of high school students across the country are filled with bubbling anticipation for the days that lay ahead - summer vacation. Although
summer break is often synonymous with fun and freedom, it’s also important for students and parents to keep in mind how valuable making the most out of your time can be especially during those critical high school years! Summer is the best time to explore and develop as both a student and an individual, all while boosting your chances of getting into your dream college. That being said, here are
Summer break is here and high-schoolers around the country are scrambling to make the most of it. – Courtesy photo
10 activities to help you keep busy and make the most out of your summer: 1. Get Ahead In Academics While summer school may be the last thing on a teenager’s mind, furthering your education is always a great plus on any application or resume! Most high schools offer credit for summer courses taken for advancement or enrichment. For example, a student can become eligible for AP Biology in the school year by fulfilling the regular biology prerequisite over the summer, instead of having to take a regular class during the year. Another way to impress colleges is to take college level classes at your local college. This not only serves as a way to demonstrate your sense of initiative, but it also helps students get a grasp of the majors they would be interested in. 2. Prepare for the SAT/ACT A major component of any college application is the test scores. Most colleges require its applicants to submit results from their SAT, ACT, or SAT Subject Tests. It can’t be stressed enough how critical it is to do well on these standardized tests, so summer is definitely the time to hammer in that study time! Ideally, this intensive preparation would take place the summer before junior year, as most students take the test during the fall of junior year. Another benefit of studying for the SAT is the opportunity to earn a National Merit Scholar distinction by scoring in the top 1% of PSAT-takers. A National Merit Scholarship is very prestigious and recognized by universities across the country and can greatly alleviate the many financial strains of attending college. 3. Volunteer Not only does volunteering look great on college applications, it’s also a fantastic way to spend your time and give back to the community. There are a variety of local organizations to choose from, such as summer camps, outreach services, and local libraries and hospitals. Students may want to consider selecting an organization in their field of interest. For example, if you think you want to become a veterinarian, check out the local animal shelter to get a feel of what a career path in the veterinary field would be like. 4. Plan for College College may seem far away to underclassmen, but it can never hurt to start preparing early! You can familiarize yourself sample applications online and plan how to fill it out when the time comes. Keep track of your achievements and activities so you’ll have it ready to go by senior year. In our new technological age, it’s also a good idea to filter your social media for any possibly inappropriate content that you wouldn’t want potential colleges to see. Getting a head start on professional networking sites like LinkedIn can also help establish your online presence
to colleges and future employers. If any questions arise, be sure to contact your school counselor for more information. 5. Get a Job or Internship Now that school’s out, students have plenty of free time that can be spent getting work experience in! Whether you’re looking to earn some extra allowance or trying to intern at a biomechanics lab, working hard over the summer definitely pays off! Internships and work can be found locally or on specialized search sites. Many universities also offer comprehensive summer programs as well. 6. Live a Healthy Lifestyle Studies are important, but staying healthy takes priority. During the school year, many students end up eating fast food, staying up late, and being sedentary for long hours, so summertime is perfect for rejuvenating your body! Make sure to eat healthy, exercise, sleep early, and drink plenty of water for maximum health benefits to keep your brain and body fresh! 7. Make Connections Take the time to get to know your teachers, counselors, and other school faculty! You can keep in touch over the summer through various means, such as email, postcards, or picking up a TA position. Remember, these are the people who will be writing your recommendation letters so the extra effort will pay off! You can also visit colleges that you’re interested in and get to know the admissions staff and officers. These connections can prove to be very useful in the future! 8. Enter Competitions If you’re skilled in the arts, sciences, or any other wacky talents, put them to the test! Entering competitions can earn you recognition, scholarships, and incredible lifetime experiences like traveling to prestigious institutions, working with renowned field experts, and studying under the mentorship of some of the greatest. 9. Learn New Skills Have you ever wanted to pick up a new skill but never had the time? Now’s your chance! There are plenty of free resources out there to help you pick up new instruments, hobbies, extracurriculars, and sports in just a few months. 10. Experience New Cultures Although traveling during the summer means paying peak fares, it’s definitely worth it! Take the time to explore new countries, learn new languages, and even study abroad for a couple months. The experience will be unforgettable and a great topic of conversation! Summer vacation comes and goes in a flash, so don’t waste your time! What will you be doing this summer?
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Pasadena City College Client Chosen as Local ‘InnovateHer’ Winner Giggle Chips, a Pasadena City College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) client, won the local InnovateHER Business Challenge competition on June 15. Giggle Chips is also a proud completer of the PCC Venture Launch Program (www.pccventurelaunch.com ) sponsored by Pasadena City College Small Business Development Center (SBDC). InnovateHER Business Challenge, held through The SBA Office of Women’s Business Ownership, seeks to identify products and services that have a measurable impact on the lives of women and families. The products and services must fill a need in the marketplace and have a strong potential for commercialization. Women play a crucial role in our nation’s economic prosperity. According to the SBA, 36 percent of businesses in our country are womenowned, employing 8 trillion workers and responsible for more than $1.4 trillion in revenues. Giggle Chips developed a
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Giggle Chips developed a STEM toy to teach children computing and coding literacy. STEM oriented toys focus on the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
STEM toy to teach children computing and coding literacy. STEM oriented toys focus on the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The game is called, “Giggle Chips ABC Computer Science Cards with Game” and sells for $15.99 on their website (http://www. gigglechips.co). The set of 31 colorful flashcards host multiple games offering children a fun and educational experience.
Pasadena City College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in partnership with the SBA sponsored the local level competition. One winner is chosen at the local level, who then advances to the semi-final round. In this round of the challenge, SBA will review the semi-finalist nomination packages submitted by the local competition host organizations and select up to 10 Finalists whose products
or services, in SBA’s sole judgment, best satisfy the challenge criteria. SBA will notify the 10 Finalists directly. The final competition will be held in Washington DC in September 2017. Cash prizes totaling $70,000 will be awarded to the three highest-rated contestants. Giggle Chips will now compete for placement of the final round to be held in Washington DC. September 2017.
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Ultra-Luxurious Waldorf Astoria Hotel Opens in Beverly Hills by Greg aragon gregsgetawaytravel@gmail.com
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os Angeles has lots of luxurious hotels, but according to developers of the new $200 million Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, the area never seen anything like their new property. "Bringing the renowned Waldorf Astoria brand to Beverly Hills has been a dream for many years," says owner Beny Alagem, "and as we open our doors to this stunningly beautiful hotel, I think every visitor stepping across our threshold will agree that our dream has been fulfilled far and beyond even our wildest imagination." I attended the grand opening ceremony for the hotel last week and got to tour the property and it is truly beautiful hotel. I can't wait to stay here - hopefully! The event welcomed a couple hundred guests including Alagem, along with the design
team, contractor, and two high-flying daredevils kicking things off with a death defying Batman walk down the side of the new 12-story hotel. Located next to The Beverly Hilton, at corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica boulevards, in one of California's highest rent districts, the 12-story Waldorf boasts 119 deluxe rooms and 51 suites. It was designed in a classic Art Deco style by a collaboration between architects PierreYves Rochon Inc. (PYR), Perkins + Will, and Gensler. To achieve this style and mood, each of the property's 170 guestrooms are inspired by the contemporary interpretation of Hollywood glamour and the Streamline Moderne style of the 1930s and 40s, say project officials. I met architect Pierre-Yves Rochon, principal and global design director for PYR, at the opening and he told me the team tried to create the feel of a private residence with the property and not "just one more hotel" in Los Angeles.
I attended the grand opening ceremony for the hotel last week and got to tour the property and it is truly beautiful hotel. - Photo by Greg Aragon / Beacon Media News
Rochon, whose firm led the interior design of the project, said the team studied Los Angeles in 1930s and its residential architecture and gave the Waldorf some of that same Art Deco / Paris, France-inspired style and color from that period. He says this 30s feel continues in the interior with design and furniture. "The design celebrates
the history of Los Angles and Hollywood," says Andy Cohen, co-CEO of Gensler, who I also bumped into at the opening ceremony. "We spent a lot of time and effort to make sure this project is the pinnacle project in Beverly Hills and LA." Every guest room features floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto oversized private balconies,
with views of the Hollywood Hills, Rodeo Drive and the Southern California sunset. In public spaces, the property boasts a tripleheight lobby with a contemporary Art Deco design, hand painted murals, art pieces, custom crystal chandeliers and elegant Lalique installations. The LEED Gold hotel boasts Portuguese limestone on the exterior, and finishes such as cherry and sycamore wood, as well as antique bronze, Calacatta marble, Crema Marfil marble, and Noir Saint Laurent marble throughout the interior. "As the prime architect and master planner for the site and the hotel, Gensler has worked together with Oasis West Realty, Hilton, and PYR to create a worldclass urban resort and gateway to Beverly Hills, unlike any other luxury property in Southern Cali-
fornia," said Cohen. In the public spaces of the Waldorf, guests will discover chic touches throughout, from the triple-height lobby with a contemporary Art Deco design to hand painted murals, custom crystal chandeliers and elegant Lalique installations. Richly upholstered furniture in soothing tones of celadon, taupe and white is accented by spectacular pieces of art, creating an environment that is both sophisticated and relaxing. And then there is the rooftop pool deck, available only to hotel guests, which officials say is the loftiest and largest rooftop destination of its kind in Beverly Hills. Impeccably landscaped, the rooftop gathering area includes VIP cabanas and a lounge area with panoramic views. Other hotel amenities include a 5,000-sq-ft spa and salon, a private complimentary Rolls Royce house car for guests, 6,300 sq-ft of meeting spaces, with two ballrooms and three restaurants created by the legendary French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The dining venues are the elegant JeanGeorges Beverly Hills, the chef's signature restaurant, as well as The Rooftop by JG and Jean-Georges Beverly Hills Bar. The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is located at 9850 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. For more information, visit: www.waldorfastoriabeverlyhills.com
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LA County Wonder Women Fight for Inclusive Accommodations for Women in LAFD Stations Wonder Women are everywhere; LA County Board Members proved that with the aid of a pop culture symbol Recently, Supervisor Janice Hahn donned a Wonder Woman headband while pressing Los Angeles County Fire Chief Osby on efforts to recruit and retain women firefighters and update fire stations to accommodate both men and women. Of LA County’s 2,866 firefighters, only 45 are women. The majority of fire stations in LA County cannot accommodate women firefighters. The three other women of the board, Supervisors Kuehl, Solis and Barger, also joined Hahn in wearing the headbands while discussing the issue with the fire chief. The discussion came up as the board considered Supervisor Hahn’s motion to remodel the Marina Del Rey Fire Station to accommodate both male and female firefighters in locker rooms, dormitories, and restroom facilities. While the Supervisor noted that the passage of this motion was a positive improvement, much more work remains.
LA County Board Members wearing Wonder Woman headbands and showing the warrior pose like the goddess herself. – Courtesy photo
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Situated in the sought after Mountain Cove Community. Two story, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. Largest floor plan in community with high ceilings and lots of windows. One bedroom on first floor, three upstairs with small loft/office area. Living room, dining area, family room with fireplace, large open kitchen, eating area and island. Master bedroom and bath with vanity. Beautiful backyard, Japanese garden and Koi pond with waterfall. Attached 4 car garage, lots of storage. Community park and pool. (F30)
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“Remodeling our fire stations to accommodate both men and women is progress, but it is an empty gesture if we do not actually hire women as firefighters to staff those stations,” said Supervisor Hahn. “Right now of our 2,866 LA County Fire Fighters, only 45 are women. A majority of fire stations cannot even accommodate women. We can and we must do better, and I think my fellow Wonder Women on the board agree with me,” she said, gesturing to her colleagues also wearing headbands. Supervisor Hahn questioned Chief Osby, who provided an update on the fire department’s ongoing efforts to better recruit and retain women. While the department reported modest progress, Supervisor Hahn insisted that more could be done.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and forward a recommendation to the City Council for the following project.
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Project Location: 303, 305, 307, and 309 E. Foothill Blvd.
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A. Categorical Exemption per Sections 15301 and 15305 from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as Existing Facilities and Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations. B. General Plan Amendment Application No. GPA 17-01 and Zone Change Application No. ZC 17-01. Project Description: A General Plan Amendment and Zone Change is being requested to change the Arcadia General Plan land use designation from Commercial (C) to Low Density Residential (LDR) and the zoning designation from General Commercial (C-G) to Low Density Residential (R-1) for the four properties located at 303, 305, 307, and 309 East Foothill Boulevard. These four properties are located behind a commercial property located along East Foothill Boulevard.
Project Planner: Vanessa Quiroz, Assistant Planner Applicants: Vince Law, Yen-Kuang Lee, Tony Ou, and Jing R. Zhong, Property Owners VQuiroz@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 574-5422
Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, July, 25, 2017 at 7:00 PM.
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Place of Hearing: Arcadia City Council Chambers 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held for revisions to the previously approved project described below. The revised project includes the following: A. Mitigated Negative Declaration for the original project with updated analysis pursuant to Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines B.
Revised Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 09-08 (071182)
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Revised Residential Mountainous Development Permit No. RM 07-01
D. Revised Oak Tree Permit No. TR 08-04
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2111-2125 Canyon Road APN: 5765-002-013 & 5765-002-014 Contact Information: Project Planner: Jordan Chamberlin JChamberlin@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 821-4334 City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066
Project Description: The subject properties are vacant parcels accessed from Canyon Road with a combined lot area of 90.25 acres. The applicant is proposing revisions to a previously approved project for a two lot subdivision and grading of the two lots for future construction of two single family residences. Approval of new crib walls, ranging in height from 6’-2” to 38’-8”, encroachments into the protected area of four Coast Live Oak trees, and the removal of three healthy Coast Live Oak trees, are also being requested. The property is located in the Highlands Homeowners’ Association. The design of the homes is subject to the Highlands Architectural Review Board’s review and approval. Applicant: Nevis Capital, LLC, Property Owner Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Place of Hearing: Arcadia City Council Chambers 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA
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This is a summary of the above entitled Ordinance No. 2017-04 of the City of Monrovia. This summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2017-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
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The State Legislature recently amended Government Code Section 65852.2 to update requirements for local regulations related to second dwelling units, also referred to as “accessory dwelling units” in State law. Ordinance No. 2017-04 updates Monrovia’s existing regulations regarding second dwelling units and amends Chapter 2.56 (Development Review Committee), Chapter 17.08 (Zoning – Permitted Uses), and Chapter 17.44 (Zoning – Special Uses) of the Monrovia Municipal Code (MMC) in compliance with the requirements of revised Government Code Section 65852.2. Specifically, Ordinance No. 2017-04 updates the MMC by: (1) adding “Accessory dwelling unit” and “Accessory dwelling unit junior” to the list of permitted use types in single family zones and defining the terms; (2) establishing the time period within which a complete application for an accessory dwelling unit must be approved
legals by the City; (3) and (3) adding certain development standards applicable to accessory dwelling units such as location, density, use, setbacks, passageways, off-street parking, other standards and building requirements, fire sprinklers, utility services, conversions, occupancy, and recordation of covenants prohibiting sale of accessory dwelling units separate from main dwelling units. Ordinance No. 2017-04 also makes certain administrative revisions to the MMC. Notice is hereby given that a copy of Ordinance No. 2017-04 is available for public review at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 415 South Ivy, Monrovia, and that said Ordinance was introduced on July 5, 2017, and will be considered for adoption on July 18, 2017, at 7:30 pm in the City Council Chambers. /s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC, City Clerk Publish Thursday, June 13, 2017 MONROVIA WEEKLY
Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CARL TRAUGOTT Case No. 17STPB00300
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CARL TRAUGOTT A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Patricia Christopher in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Patricia Christopher be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the de-cedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal repre-sentative 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 27, 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 ob-jections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or ac-count as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: JASON A FETCHIK ESQ SBN 227832 DRISKELL & GORDON 180 N GLENDORA AVE STE 201 GLENDORA CA 91741-3343 CN939546 TRAUGOTT Jul 6,10,13, 2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY
Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Monday July 31, 2017 Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located at: StorAmerica – Arcadia 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA 91006 1:30 pm Dubiel, Persis H. Brown, Paige V. Sharp, Preston A. Giambalvo, Robert P. Espinoza, Yvonne M. Greer, Kyle R. Rios, Christina A.
Gutierrez, Monique D. Marroquin, Laura Hernandez, Viviana C. Blanco, Sucel E. Purcell, John E. Purcell, John E. Lewis, Sheena J. Perez, Linda Garcia, Monica L. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 13th, of July and 20th, of July 2017 by StorAmerica – Arcadia, 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA. 91006 (626) 303-3000 Fax (626) 303-6470 7/13, 7/20/17 CNS-3029038# ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Monday July 31, 2017 personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located At: StorAmerica – Duarte 2250 Central Ave Duarte CA 91010 12:30 pm Martin, Kelly All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 13th, of July and 20th, of July 2017 by StorAmerica, 2250 Central Ave Duarte, Ca. 91010 office (626) 930-0036 Fax (626) 930-1396 7/13, 7/20/17 CNS-3029087# ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Monday July 31, 2017 Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located at: Stor America – Arcadia 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA 91006 1:30 pm Lien sale pursuant to Civil Code Section 3071 of State of California, the following vehicles to be sold: VIN#CT70282284 LIC: CA19R2015 1972 Honda James Branson Branson James Darrol VIN#NC501284746 LIC:CA8M4330 1977 Honda Department of Motor Vehicles VIN#1T9007070 LIC:NONE 1977 Yamaha Department of Motor Vehicles VIN#MJ03658 LIC:CAA55A60 1980 Husq Department of Motor Vehicles All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 13th, of July and 20th, of July 2017 by StorAmerica – Arcadia, 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA. 91006 (626) 303-3000 Fax (626) 303-6470 7/13, 7/20/17 CNS-3029971# ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF WAREHOUSE LIEN SALE I am an attorney at law retained to collect these debts. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the mobilehome described below will be sold as is at public sale on August 07, 2017 at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at Space 15, Ten Twenty Mobile Home Park located at 1020 S. Mountain Avenue, Monrovia, California in order to satisfy the lien claimed by the owner of the above mentioned mobilehome park for storage and other related charges incurred by Louis M. Files and Rebecca Warren. The mobilehome park owner may participate in the public sale. Rent & Storage $4,122.00 Electricity - $ 40.72 Gas - $ 109.03 Water - $ 112.52 Sewer - $ 31.02 Storm - $ 11.64 Fire - $ 13.98 Trash - $ 118.38 Total Claim - $4,559.29 The sale will be free and clear of all claims, liens and encumbrances of record except for possible liens of unpaid mobilehome registration fees and unpaid taxes, if any. The Mobile Home Park owner has enforced a judgment for possession of the premises. Presently there is no right to keep this unit on Space 15. However, after the sale is concluded, the management may entertain offers of financial consideration from the buyer in exchange for granting the buyer permission to leave the unit on-site in the future. Any prospective buyer wishing to reside in the unit must qualify for that right via the application and approval process. Details are available at the Mobile Home Park on-site office. In the event that a post-sale agreement re: future occupancy is not reached, then the Mobile Home Park owner reserves the right to require the removal of the mobilehome within 48 hours after the sale. Prospective purchasers must tender a cashier's check for the full amount of the purchase immediately at the conclusion of the sale.
Except for the warranty that this sale is authorized by law, absolutely no warranties of sale are made. The park reserves the right to postpone and reschedule the sale without further notice. The general public will have access to the Mobilehome Park premises for purposes related to this sale. This sale does not include any contents of the unit and the successful bidder is responsible for the lawful disposition of all remaining contents of the unit. The Mobilehome is described as: One (1) 1962 Montclair Single Family Mobile Home; California HCD Decal No.: ABI6514; Serial No.: M50A1DS1265; Length: 50'; Width: 10'. Ten Twenty Mobile Home Park's claim for sums unpaid for February 1, 2017 through July 31, 2017, is set forth above and must be paid by the registered owner or other party in interest within 10 days of this notice in order to redeem the mobilehome, remove it from Space 15 and stop the sale. The Registered Owner's payment of the sums demanded by this Notice will not reinstate the tenancy (and sub-tenancy, if any) under a rental agreement in default. NOTICE TO CONSUMER: The law gives you the thirty (30) days after you receive this Notice to dispute the validity of the debt or any part of it. If you do not dispute it within that period, I will assume the debt is valid. If you do dispute it - by notifying me in writing to that effect - I will, as required by law, obtain and mail to you proof of the debt. The law does not require me to wait until the end of the 30 day period before proceeding to collect this debt. If, however, you request proof of the debt within the thirty (30) day period that begins with your receipt of this Notice, the law requires me to suspend my efforts (through litigation or otherwise) to collect the debt until I mail the requested information to you. DATED: 07/07/17 /s/ Michael W. Mihelich, Attorney for Ten Twenty Mobile Home Park (951) 7867-3605 7/13, 7/20/17 CNS-3030178# ARCADIA WEEKLY
Trustee Notices 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 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 06-292017,07-06-2017,07-13-2017 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
JULY 13, 2017 - JULY 19, 2017 17 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, CA0800004916-1. 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 APN: 8510-008-013 TS No: CA0800140314-2 TO No: 11-0083372 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 4, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On August 3, 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 February 8, 2008 as Instrument No. 20080236318, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by TERRY F DE RIDDER, AND CARRIE ERIN DE RIDDER, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB 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: 2333 ROCHELLE AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016-4937 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 $672,503.30 (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 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, CA0800140314-2. 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 22, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08001403-14-2 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 32558, Pub Dates: 07/06/2017, 07/13/2017, 07/20/2017, MONROVIA WEEKLY T.S. No. 0125001756 Loan No. 0405201602 APN: 5769-011-011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/6/2016. 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 7/27/2017 at 10:30 AM Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, Old Republic Title Company, a California corporation, as the duly appointed Trustee under the Deed of Trust recorded on 4/28/2016, as Instrument No. 20160483341, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Yuyue Li and Liping Liu, husband and wife as community property with right of survivorship, as Trustor, PSG Capital Partners, Inc., as Lender/Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States by cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in the state) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California, describing the land therein: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The street address or other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 816 Singing Wood Drive Arcadia, CA 91006 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made is an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s), 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 the Deed of Trust, to wit: $942,296.84 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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 0125001756. 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. This property which is subject to this Notice of Sale does not fall within the purview of California Civil Code Section 2923.5. Date: 7/3/2017 Old Republic Title Company, as Trustee 1000 Burnett Avenue, Suite #400 Concord, California 94520 (866)248-9598 by: Debbie Jackson, Vice President 896663 / 0125001756 STOX 07-06-2017,07-13-2017,07-20-2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY
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18 JULY 13, 2017 - JULY 19, 2017
Smart Women Smart Money BY Emmy Hernandez Certified Financial Planner® Practitioner, Attorney at Law
Q:
Dear Emmy, I’m selling my home almost two years after my husband’s passing. May I still take the full $500,000 capital gain exclusion allowed for jointly owned properties?
No, you cannot – but work-arounds abound. Generally, individual federal taxpayers are allowed a maximum $250,000 deduction from the profit made off the sale of a primary residence. A married pair, filing jointly, may double that exclusion to $500,000. A surviving spouse may file a joint return for the year of their partner’s passing. But after that, the widowed person files as ‘single,’ where the cap remains at $250,000. The IRS does offer another mechanism that could lower your tax bill; if you became the sole owner of the home after your husband passed, which is often the case, you may claim a ‘stepup’ for your ‘inherited’ value of his half of the home. This step-up amends half the home’s fair-market value – reassessed on the date of your husband’s death. This can sometimes reduce your capital gains even more dramatically than claiming the joint exclusion. Here’s an example: Suppose a couple initially purchased their home for $100,000. The value of the house is appraised, usually after-the-fact, at $800,000 on the date of death. Two years later, it’s sold for $900,000. The capital gain for each half of the property is calculated separately. For the surviving spouse’s original portion, the purchase price is halved to $50,000 and the sale price is halved
to $450,000. Her profit is $400,000. After the singlefiling exclusion, the taxable gain is $150,000. For the inherited half, the ‘purchase’ price is $400,000 – half the assessment at death – and the sale price is $450,000. The profit is $50,000. In this scenario, the combined taxable gain is $200,000. That’s $100,000 less than what would be taxable if both spouses were living. There are additional adjustments allowed that could lower your taxable profit even further. The selling price for the home can subtract the real estate agent’s commission and other closing costs. Also, the costs of any permanent, and permitted, home improvements may be added to the purchase price. If you’ve used the house as a rental property or previously claimed a home office deduction, then you were entitled to claim depreciation. After the sale, that depreciation is separately ‘recaptured’ (a fancy word for taxed). This may raise your tax burden a bit. Clearly, this can get complicated. Pre-planning offers other, far simpler, strategies. Because California is a community property state, changing the title of a jointly owned house avoids this cumbersome can of worms. If the home is titled as "community property with right of survivorship," then
when one spouse passes, the survivor will automatically become the ‘new’ sole owner of the home. Essentially, the widower acquires the property and the entire ‘purchase price’ is set at the fair market value on the date of death. Now for the least complicated strategy: place the house inside of a living trust. Whether you’ve planned ahead or not, there are several ways to reduce your capital gains tax when selling your home, just not in the manner you’ve suggested. Do seek a financial advisor to best address your specific situation. In conclusion, I wish to thank the people who send in their questions. Inquiries like this one can apply to many people. Although everyone’s situation differs, this column can alert readers to potential considerations and solutions that, if overlooked, may significantly affect their financial lives. If you have a question, please submit it to smartwomen@ ehfinancial.com or call our office at (626) 943-8833. The opinions voiced are for general information. They’re not intended to provide specific advise or recommendations to anyone and don’t constitute and endorsement by NPC. Securities and Advisory Services offered through National Planning Corp. (NPC), member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor. EH Financial Group, Inc. and NPC are separate and unrelated companies. NPC doesn’t give tax advice.
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Reader Sorry to Hear City of Arcadia was Forced Into Litigation Dear Editor, So sorry to hear the City Arcadia was forced into litigation by animal rights extremist group PETA. Arcadia likely found it less expensive and time consuming to pay off PETA instead of taking this to court. This is a common tactic used by these groups called sue and settle. Look it up to see how many environmentalist groups do this. PETA has only succeeded in taking away taxpayer monies needed for personal and public safety and stuffed their pockets with it. It's interesting none of the groups are asking about the role Pasadena Humane Society played in this and how they failed Arcadia. PHS was the group paid by Arcadia to provide coyote education services and have been doing so for years. This group offers reasonable but unrealistic advice. It's not a surprise when you understand canid
biologists are rarely asked to provide input on their wildlife plans. PHS relies on information provided by the ASPCA and The Humane Society of the U.S. Both of these groups provide information from biologists and ecologists with degrees, but they never consult with actual, canid biologists who are experts on the matter. These groups manipulate the public by focusing on emotional pleas rather than the facts. I think we all can hear the cries of “they were here first, and we're taking their habitat" even though both of these ideas are demonstrably false. The Humane Society of the U.S. has written articles with coyote historical range maps that contradict the claims of “they were here first.” Also, although humans may have taken up our share of habitat, what we have taken is minimal in comparison to what we have provided coyotes. Coyotes thrive because of human modification of landscapes. Coyotes do not live in dens except during pup rearing.
The rest of the year they roam within ranges that can support them. Despite all the claims regarding urban sprawl, over 90 percent of California land is considered undeveloped. I think most would agree coyotes have plenty of habitats throughout the state, and the ones who come into suburbia should not be allowed to become aggressive towards pets or people. Coyotes and humans have coexisted for centuries. It is only in the last few years coyotes have changed their behavior, thus changing our long standing relationship. As the only top predator in suburbia, it is our responsibility as a species to once again instill fear in coyotes by occasionally trapping when coyote behavior becomes unacceptable to the community. Regardless of personal opinions, public safety should come first over an invasive species. (Read Full Letter at Arcadia Weekly.com) -Steven Childs Duarte
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La Salle Flag Football Camp In Pasadena: Learning Fundamentals by Fredy Ramirez, sports intern editorial@beaconmedianews.com
La Salle football, in Pasadena, hosted a week long flag football camp on what turned out to be a beautiful summer week starting July 10. Per usual, the children threw the ball around before camp started. The more youth showed up, the more enthusiastic the environment. As the children warmed up, Head Coach Russell Gordon and staff walked around and spoke words of encouragement to the youth. There is something about summer and waking up early that make children a bit groggy. Coach Gordon remedied that quickly with a little warm up drill. Like most football camps, it is more than just football. Skills that translate to the real world such as teamwork became heavily emphasized. At the end of the day, Coach Gordon talked about getting things done in the classroom first. He emphasized the student aspect of the student athlete to these children. Coach Gordon and staff seemed genuinely happy to be on the field training these youth. The flag football camp consisted of approximately 40 children which allowed from more individual attention. The first half of the camp consisted of defensive drills. The coaches ran three groups that focused on the defensive linemen, linebackers and defensive backs fundamentals. The children would then rotate so they received the opportunity to practice each position.
The campers doing the high-knee bag drill. - Photo by Fredy Ramirez
After a quick water break, they transitioned into the "grunt work." This is where the children received footwork training. Box drill, bag drill and the ladder drill are what the youth attempted to master. None of them did but the improvement became evident as they rotated. The sun glared down of the field so water breaks occurred often, typically after all the youth received the opportunity to go through all the drills. The last half of the day focused on offensive. The coaches ran four groups that focused on running backs, offensive linemen, wide receivers and quarterbacks. The running backs focused on catching the ball out of the backfield which most under value. A running back that can catch a ball out of the backfield is another weapon for the quarterback. The quarter backs focused on their footwork for a hitch or slant route. The routes require the ball to come out quick so footwork is particularly important. This is more so if the offensive
linemen allow the pocket to collapse. The offensive linemen worked on the drive block. The point of this block is to get lower than the opponent and drive them back. The drive block is for the running game but the running game opens up lanes for wide receivers. The wide receivers worked on catching the ball. They focused on catching the ball on different kinds of routes. This would prepare the children for the last event of the day; Lancer ball. Lancer ball is the basically ultimate football and the children loved it. The competitive environment led for some heated competition. The youth did not want to lose and would get upset if they dropped a ball or made and errant throw. The camp ended with Coach Gordon explaining that all of the drills build upon each other and would eventually lead to a game of 7-on-7. This is the last flag football camp for La Salle high school as they begin to prepare for the 2017 football season.
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$818,000
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$578,000
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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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