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As summer ends, one local teacher has trouble hearing the back to school bells
ith Back to School and health care issues very much in the forefront of the news these days, it is incumbent on each of us to help our fellow man, especially when the local and/or federal government cannot or will not address some very basic needs. It has come to our attention that one rather extraordinary individual, Judy Watkins, has been a devoted Special Education teaching assistant at Bradoaks Elementary School in Monrovia for the past 19 years. She now has some special needs of her own. She works with kindergarten to third grade students with mild-moderate special needs along with teacher Ani Baker. Watkins is legally deaf and in desperate need of special hearing aids so she may continue when school starts August 16. At well over $6,000 this is no easy feat for this or any family. As husband Eric explains, his wife’s hearing aid needs are a little more complicated regarding certain frequencies and thus not all hearing aids are created equal. Enter Ani Baker. Baker decided that she needed to help her spirited assistant, fast. So, as many people do these days, she turned to the internet and GoFundMe. She set up an account detailing the accomplishments of this noteworthy woman and why it’s so imperative to get her back in the classroom with special, working hearing aids. Judy was born with hearing loss and is legally deaf. She uses hearing aids in order to be able to successfully work in her Monrovia
Judy Watkins has been a devoted special education teacher’s assistant at Bradoaks for 19 years and now is in desperate need of hearing aids to help her continue her career. She is pictured here with her devoted husband of 7 years.
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MONROVIA TRAGEDY AT LAKE HAVASU; LOCAL COUPLE DROWNS by Staff Writer A Monrovia couple drowned Friday afternoon on Lake Havasu, according to a written report by officials with jurisdiction over the lake. Esmeralda Gonzalez, 41,
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Royal Treatment at Old Pasadena’s First Gastropub
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THE MONROVIA OLD TOWN REPORT Pam FITZPATRICK |
I admit I’m very glad I was on out of town last week during the Old Town filming episode. I hear it was a bit crazy… So sorry for the merchants who were blind-sided, but if there’s any comfort, so was I, and so was the City. The upside still remains: if the pilot is successful enough to actually appear on USA Network, then the exposure for Old Town will be great – and, if “Olive Forever”
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Chris Mann to Headline Arcadia Performing Arts Center Inaugural Gala
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becomes a series, who knows? And, should there be a next time, we’ll know better how to manage this production company. Some good news: “Enchanted Dancewear” will not be leaving Old Town after all. They have announced a Grand Re-opening this coming Tuesday, August 1 SEE PAGE 11
Foothill Unity Center Celebrates New Digs in Monrovia Foothill Unity Center is a Community Action Agency and the primary provider of food, case management/crisis help, and access to health care resources serving clients in Pasadena, Altadena, South Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, Monrovia, Bradbury, Duarte, Azusa, Baldwin Park and Irwindale. The Center operates two facilities in Monrovia and one in
Pasadena. The mission of the organization is to, “Help neighbors in crisis attain self-sufficiency by partnering with the community and using resources wisely to provide vital support services with love and dignity.” Over the last five years, the number of people served by the Foothill Unity Center SEE PAGE 11
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The ‘Pasadena’ Connection City of Pasadena issues details encompassing USC’s Puliafito’s wild drug party that resulted in overdose at local hotel Table of Contents Local News . . . . 2-3, 10-11 Business . . . . 4 Briefs . . . . 5 Crime Blotters . . . . 6 Calendar of Events . . . . 7 Arts & Entertainment . . 8 BACK TO SCHOOL . . . 12-13 Lifestyle . . . 14 Millennial Feed . . . 15 Opinion . . . . 16 Sports . . . . 18 - STAFF BOX CEO Jesse Dillon COO Andrea Olivas Editor / Photographer Terry Miller Managing Editor Amelia Lucero Graphics/Web Jorge Arroyo Social Media Coordinator Brianna Hernandez Contributors / Reporters Greg Aragon Susan Motander May S. Ruiz Gus Herrera Emily G. Peters Jeff Davis Monica Sanchez Columnists Pam Fitzpatrick Editorial Interns Fredy Ramirez Sadie Gribbon Sarah Wang Sales Fred Bankston José Luis Correa Distribution Daniel Fleischer Legal Advertising Annette Reyes Accounting Vera Shamon Editorial tmiller@beaconmedianews.com editorial@beaconmedianews.com Digital Media digital@beaconmedianews.com Advertising advertising@beaconmedianews. com Business accounting@beaconmedianews. com General Inquiries info@beaconmedianews.com
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USC’s Dean of Keck Medical School Carmen Puliafito has garnered international headlines for a while now regarding an incident in a Pasadena hotel last March that has all the makings for a major melodramatic motion picture, soon to be at a theater near you. A young prostitute, wild parties complete with an ample supply of drugs, prescription and otherwise were the foundations of the Puliafito parties loosely disguised as fundraisers for the medical school. In one fell-swoop, Puliafito was brought down and subsequently caused a scandal that rocked the prestigious school. According to the NY Times, “Around Los Angeles, Dr. Puliafito garnered attention as a kind of bon vivant at glittery parties, grinning for the camera alongside celebrities like Pierce Brosnan, Martin Short and Jay Leno while bringing in as much as $9 million in a single night. But last week, this city was abuzz when a different side of the dean came to light after a scandalous report in The Los Angeles Times detailed how he associated with criminals and used drugs on campus, with some escapades captured in videos.” In an effort to be transparent after numerous requests from multiple media outlets, the City of Pasadena has now released copies of that incident report, the property seizure report, a dispatch timeline and two recordings of police
In one fell-swoop, USC’s Dean Carmen Puliafito was brought down and subsequently caused a scandal that rocked the prestigious school. – Courtesy photo / Aaron Logan (CC BY 2.0)
interviews—one with Dr. Carmen Puliafito at Huntington Memorial Hospital and another with hotel staff—regarding the March 4, 2016 drug overdose of a woman at a Pasadena hotel. City Manager Steve Mermell authorized the release of the documents and recordings Tuesday. Now USC is under intense scrutiny over the
Road Work Finishing Up on Foothill Boulevard in Monrovia Work on Foothill Boulevard is finally receiving its finishing touches. After weeks of Foothill being a bit of a slalom to avoid lane closures followed more time without clear lane marking, the lanes are clearly marked and the roadway is much smoother. In the last few weeks, both coats of paint delineating the lanes were applied. In addition, in several stretches, black outlining frames the white and yellow lane striping in order to make it stand out more clearly. The last touches are being put into place this week. Reflective Raised Pavement Markers (RMPs) are being installed. These new and improved Botz dots have better reflective capability.
circumstances of Dr. Puliafito’s exit from the school’s leadership and whether the administration ‘deliberately turned a blind eye to problems with a prodigious fund-raiser,’ according to a report in the New York Times. “Due to the public interest in this matter regarding Dr. Puliafito’s interaction with Pasadena police, the City is releasing these documents and the recordings,” City Manager Mermell said. “We want to assure the public that our officer responded and investigated the incident. The recordings clearly show no one, including Dr. Puliafito, attempted to influence the officer or have him dismiss the incident in any way.” The audio recordings are being publicly released for the first time today, July 25, 2017, less than one week after a copy of the recordings was first provided to the City Manager on July 19, 2017. Previously, redacted copies of the written reports were released to the news media under the California Public Records Act that permits redactions as part of the process prior to release. The Pasadena Police Department continues to review its records for additional information that can be released regarding this incident. The documents and recordings reveal details of the Pasadena Police Department’s response to the medical aid/overdose call of March 4, 2016. The officer went first to the hospital where the overdose victim was transported by Pasadena Fire Department paramedics and then he went to the local hotel where the incident was reported to have occurred.
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t’s Sunday morning, and the crew at Kings Row Gastropub is getting ready for the day. Kids dart in an out from the main dining room, enjoying their freedom before the pub overflows with weekend revelers looking for a bite and a beer. This is Kings Row, Old Pasadena’s first gastropub. It was founded by four friends local to the area, who originally used the space as a disco called Neomeze. It was a short-lived concept. “The night club set-up was a really odd incarnation,” noted Jim Fraley, craft beer buff and Kings Row general manager for the last four years. “It was really fun, but a sustainable business is a different story. The learning process prompted the owners to create a cleaner concept, and in 2011 they changed it to Kings Row.” It turned out to be a
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Kings Row Gastropub winning concept. Although the idea of a high-end pub is no longer a novelty, Fraley noted that fostering happy employees makes happy customers. The cocktail menu, which rotates with the seasons, has a lot to do with their success, too. One glance at the ingredients reveals how much energy and discussion goes into each drink. As for the beers, the selection reads like a love letter to California: Eagle Rock, Santa Barbara, Orange, San Diego, Pasadena—they’re all here. The food, left in the capable hands of executive chef Sunny Vohra, is a reflection of Vohra’s eccentric personality and penchant for experimentation. “Our food steps beyond typical pub grub,” said Fraley. “All our food is as local as possible and as sustainable as possible. It reaches for a higher palette classification, which I think people really enjoy.” Yet don’t let their elevated approach tempt you into writing them off as too trendy for their own good. Kings Row
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strikes an interesting balance: a higher-end bar experience without any of the pretension. “If you walk up and down Colorado Boulevard on Saturday night, you’ll see specific archetypes of customers clustered at each bar or restaurant,” Fraley said. “But Kings Row is super diverse, which lends to a great community feel. Anyone can come here and not feel condescended to. If you want a super easy-drinking beer—cool, we
got you. Your friend wants an awesome cocktail? We got that too. Accessibility and the diversity of our customer base is something we’re really proud of.” With daily happy hour (all day on Tuesdays) and a dog-friendly patio enclosed with leafy plants and twinkly lights, Kings Row is an ideal spot to pass an evening or two whenever the weather is right. SEE PAGE 5
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Award-Winning Taiwanese Hakka Opera Troupe to Perform ‘Journey of the Monkey’ in Pasadena Golden Melody Award Winning Rom Shing Hakka Opera Troupe, making its American premiere, will perform the ancient folktale “Journey of the Monkey King,” perhaps the most fabled story in all of Chinese literature and opera – in its own martial arts-filled and acrobatic rendition – on a rare program of Taiwanese Performing Arts for a single performance on Sunday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 East Green Street in Pasadena. President of the Taiwanese Hakka Asso-
ciation of America, James Liang, is the organizer of the event. Proceeds from the concert provide funding for Dr. Susan Love Foundation Research for Breast Cancer and The John Wayne Cancer Foundation. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com. Spreading Love Fighting Cancer Taiwan American Cultural Charity Concert. Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com and at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium box office. 300 East Green Street. For more information, visit www.spreadinglovefightingcancer.com.
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Monrovia’s Trash Rates Increased This Month Trash and recycling rates in the city of Monrovia went up beginning July 1, 2017. The rates Athens will be charging went up 4.32% that works out as in crease of $1.24 per month for the average residential customer. This rate increased was reviewed by the city council at a recent meeting. At that time, city staff explained that this increase was due to several factors. Some of these included: • 2.66% - CPI cost factor increase (calculation from April 2016 – April • 2017)1.00% - enhanced State environmental compli-
ance and landfill cost factor increase • 0.66% - State minimum wage cost factor increase As Chi pointed out, this increase is within the percentage increase allowed by the contract with Athens. The contract specifically allows for cost adjustments based on the external factors, specifically included those cited by Athens. Only As a part of the presentation to the council, city staff also compared the rates charged in other local communities. This comparison showed that Monrovia was still within the lowest
rates charged in the area. Chi also pointed out in his recent comments in his City Manager’s update that Monrovia has an environmentally robust solid waste services program.The City worked with Athens to develop an overall organic recycling program to keep the city in compliance with Assembly Bills 1826 and 1594. The first requires that all commerial and mult-family properties recycle organic waste.
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MONROVIA July 21 At 12:31 a.m., a battery incident was reported in the area of Primrose and Linwood. Two subjects were involved in a fight. The suspects know each other and both desired prosecution. Verified complaints will be completed and submitted to the District Attorney’s office for filing consideration. At 8:30 a.m., officers were on patrol in the 200 block of W. Huntington when they identified a male and a female involved in a restraining order. The female subject has a valid domestic violence court order to protect her from the male subject. Officers contacted the male as he was leaving the area and took him into custody for violation of the court order. The suspect was booked and is being held pending his court appearance. At 3:47 p.m., officers were on patrol in the 400 block of E. Walnut when they recognized a subject they knew had a number of outstanding warrants. The suspect has been evading arrest. Officers contacted the suspect and placed him under arrest. The suspect was booked and is being held pending his court appearance. At 9:03 p.m., officers responded to the 800 block of W. Duarte regarding a disturbing subject. The suspect threatened his 84-year-old grandmother and pushed her. She was fearful because of prior acts of violence. The suspect was arrested for elder abuse.
At 10:43 p.m., officers contacted two subjects in the 1300 block of S. Magnolia. One subject was found to have warrants for her arrest. When she was searched, she was also found to be in possession of hypodermic syringes. She was arrested and later released to an outside agency on the warrants. July 22 At 1:29 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1600 block of S. Mountain regarding suspicious persons in the area. Upon their arrival, one of the subjects ran. A foot pursuit ensued and the suspect was taken into custody. He was arrested for resisting and delaying a peace officer. He was booked and released on a citation to appear in court. At 3:12 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle commit several traffic violations at the intersection of Mountain and Huntington. He followed the vehicle and noticed the driver was swerving. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was determined to be under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested for DUI and taken into custody. At 6:00 a.m., the victim parked and locked her vehicle in front of her home the night before. Sometime during the night, unknown suspects entered her vehicle and stole the registration from the glovebox. Nothing else was taken. The investigation is continuing. At 8:30 a.m., a theft of bicycles was reported in the 1800 block of S. Alta Vista. Two bicycles were taken from an open garage. No evidence or witnesses were located and
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crime blotters nothing else in the garage had been disturbed. The investigation is continuing. At 1:49 p.m., a domestic violence incident was reported in the 1300 block of S. Mayflower. A male and female were reported to be verbally arguing in a parked vehicle. Officers arrived and contacted the female, who was now standing outside the car and had visible facial injuries. The male subject had left the area. July 23 At 12:04 a.m., dispatch received numerous calls reporting a vehicle had crashed into a structure in the 100 block of S. Mountain. Officers arrived and found the driver had fled the scene on foot. The occupant of the house the vehicle crashed into was uninjured and none of the vehicle occupants were injured. The driver was located at Mountain and Olive. He was identified by several witnesses and showed signs of intoxication. An investigation was conducted and the driver was arrested for DUI. At 1:49 a.m., officers were working a DUI patrol assignment and observed a vehicle speeding on Myrtle. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver showed signs of intoxication. A DUI investigation was conducted and the driver was determined to be too intoxicated to operate his vehicle safely. The driver was arrested for DUI.
SIERRA MADRE July 17 At about 4:07 p.m. officers responded to the 00 block
of E. Montecito Ave., to investigate a reported vandalism. It appears that unknown person(s) broke several window panes and a damaged screen door protector. July 19 Officers made contact with two male subjects who were riding a bicycle and skateboard on the roadway. During the contact, it was revealed that the subjects were in possession of hypodermic needles. The subjects were arrested, booked and cited at the Sierra Madre Police Department. July 20 At approximately 5:50 a.m., officers responded to Bethany Church regarding suspects breaking into a donation bin. A suspect was arrested and transported to the Pasadena jail. At about 9 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Esperanza Ave., regarding a theft of a bicycle report. The victim reported that his red Cannondale M700 was taken from his open garage earlier that evening sometime between 7:30 p.m. and 8:50 p.m. by an unknown person(s). July 22 Unknown suspect(s) entered the rear yard through an unlocked gate and entered the home by removing a screen and smashing a window in the 200 block of S. Canon Ave. The suspect(s) ransacked two rooms placing items in pillow cases, then exited the residence at the same point of entry in an unknown direction.
ARCADIA July 19 Just before 7:09 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a fraud report. The victim stated her wallet was stolen out of her purse while eating at Olive Garden, 430 East Huntington Drive, and a short time late, she began receiving notifications that her credit cards had been used without her permission. The investigation is ongoing. July 20 Before 10:15 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1800 block of Elevado Avenue regarding a mail theft report. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect stole mail and a small package from the victim’s mailbox. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Around 12:57 p.m., an officer responded to the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department regarding a theft report. The victim stated an unknown suspect stole one hub cap from their vehicle and attempted to steal a second one sometime during the previous night. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. At about 7:11 p.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a grand theft report. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect stole the victim’s wallet from her unattended purse. The investigation is ongoing.
July 21 Just before 11:40 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Huntington Drive and Old Ranch Road for not having any license plates. A records check of the driver revealed he was a wanted fugitive out of the State of Montana for felony forgery. The 47-year-old male from Monterey Park was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At approximately 9:11 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 300 block of Vaquero Road regarding a burglary report. The officer determined unknown suspect(s) pried open a rear exterior garage door, forced their way through the interior garage door into the house, ransacked the residence, and fled with firearms, a men’s watch, and a laptop. The investigation is ongoing. July 22 Shortly after 7:28 p.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding an activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. Arcadia PD detectives had previously deployed decoy bicycles with tracking devices to combat the increase in bike thefts throughout the city. An investigation revealed a 54-year-old male from Los Angeles was in possession of the stolen bicycle and GPS tracker. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. A records check revealed the suspect was on probation.
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calendar of events FRIday - July 28 A Great Night of Blues Featuring: Ricky Z with Bobby Bluehouse & Special Guests (Arcadia Blues Club, 16 East Huntington Drive, Arcadia @ 7 p.m.) Food is available from 7p.m. until Midnight. We have something for everyone! Free Parking available on the street and behind Denny's. 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 & Saturday Nights! -ARCADIA
Metallica WorldWired Tour July 29 @ 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
SATURday - July 29 Metallica WorldWired Tour (July 29 @ 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Rose Bowl Stadium). Metallica will be at the Rose Bowl Stadium this summer as part of their WorldWired 2017 North America Tour. The tour is in support of their new album Hardwired. Supporting acts on the tour will be Avenged Sevenfold, Gojira, and Mix Master Mike.Tickets are on sale now. A copy of the Hardwired to Self Destruct album will come with each purchased ticket and will be a CD or a digital download. - PASADENA Politicon (July 29 – July 30, Pasadena Convention Center). Politicon is a full weekend of panels, debates, TV and movie screenings, art podcasts, comedy shows, Q&A’s book readings, interviews, meet & greets, art exhibitions and music performances. The quintessential non-partisan event will take place at the Pasadena Convention Center. On hand will be representatives from all sides of the political spectrum with the some of the biggest names in politics and the quick witted voices in comedy and entertainment. There will be twelve rooms from fifty seats to a large auditorium where you can get up close and personal with political heavyweights. Talk with filmmakers on documentaries and parodies; and interact with some historical great leaders. Tickets are $50 per day or $80 for the weekend. - PASADENA Michael Feinstein Sings Swing (July 29 @ 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., The Arboretum). The Pasadena POPS returns with a fabulous lineup of summer concerts! Arboretum members receive 10% off regular ticket prices. Visit Pasadena POPS for more information and tickets. Please note that the Arboretum grounds close at 2:30pm. The Pasadena POPS Box Office will be open at noon the day of each concert. - ARCADIA Summer Movie Series: Zootopia (July 29 @ 8p.m., Station Square Park). Monrovia Area Partnership presents Zootopia as part of its 2017 Summer Movie Series. Bring your chair, a snack, and a friend, and enjoy an evening of fun in the great outdoors with your great Monrovia neighbors! Admission is free. - MONROVIA
Metallica WorldWired Tour (July 29 @ 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Rose Bowl Stadium). Metallica will be at the Rose Bowl Stadium this summer as part of their WorldWired 2017 North America Tour. The tour is in support of their new album Hardwired. Supporting acts on the tour will be Avenged Sevenfold, Gojira, and Mix Master Mike.Tickets are on sale now. A copy of the Hardwired to Self Destruct album will come with each purchased ticket and will be a CD or a digital download. - PASADENA
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Musical Magic (Pasadena Central Library, Donald Wright Auditorium, 285 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena) Beloved classical music duets like you've never heard them before. Vocalist Geremy Dingle and his keyboard accomplice Joanne Jen create profoundly unique renditions of well-known pieces of inspired classical music. Composers on the program include: Bach, Beethoven, Bizet, Grieg, Mozart, Rossini, and Vivaldi. Bring friends, bring family, or swing by solo. Free admission, free parking, free air conditioning. - PASADENA
MONday - July 31 Run With Us Monday Fun Run (Run With Us Pasadena, 235 N Lake Ave, Pasadena @6 p.m.) 4-6 mile run groups. Demo new shoes and products, exciting raffles held quarterly. 5 runs = free club t-shirt, 10 runs = special gift. Free to everyone! -PASADENA
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Magic and Mindreading from Ben Benjamins (Vertical Wine Bistro, 70 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena @ 9 p.m.) He's not quite a magician. He's not quite a mind reader. He's not quite normal. He's Ben Benjamins, and he's got a new live show at Vertical Wine Bistro in Pasadena. This Magic Castle regular is ready to amaze you and your friends as you sip glasses of fine wine. The cost is $10. For more information, call (213) 373-5321. -PASADENA
WEDNESday - August 2 Shout Sister Shout! (August 2 @ 8 p.m., Pasadena Playhouse). Open your heart and soul to the legendary life and times of Sister Rosetta Tharpe in this world premiere musical conceived and directed by Randy Johnson, creator of the smash hit A Night with Janis Joplin. Hailed as the godmother of rock and roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe's unique gospel voice and virtuoso guitar influenced some of the greatest musicians of
all time, from Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin to Little Richard, Bob Dylan, Tina Turner, and Johnny Cash. Shout Sister Shout! is a soulful and joyous noise that will inspire, entertain, and leave you wanting more. Tickets range from $28 to $121. - PASADENA
thursday - August 3 2017 Two Cranes International Music Festival (August 3, PCC Westerbeck Recital Hall). The Acevedo Music Education and Arts Foundation proudly presents the 2017 Two Cranes International Music Festival - a music festival for music students studying strings, piano, wind or voice. Students attending the Two Cranes International Music Festival must be age 9 or older. To register, go to http://bit.ly/2rE2gBX. The deadline to register for the festival is June 30, 2017. - PASADENA Concerts in the Park (August 3 @ 6:30 p.m., City Hall West Lawn). Enjoy a refreshing night out under the stars as you enjoy the swing music of big band Swing Cats. Food and drinks available for purchase from Burger Barns Admission is free. - ARCADIA
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Phantom of the Opera Star Chris Mann to Headline Arcadia Performing Arts Center Inaugural Gala NBC’s The Voice finalist and The Phantom of the Opera star Chris Mann is opening the Arcadia Performing Arts Center’s Professional 2017-18 Season Inaugural Gala. The season will raise funding to help the Arcadia Unified School District launch art, dance, music and theatre education in six elementary schools by Fall 2018. Mann rose to fame as NBC's The Voice finalist. He has performed at the White House, reached millions with his PBS concert Chris Mann in Concert: A Chris Mann for All
Seasons, and was hailed as "the best Phantom since Michael Crawford” after two years of 700 performances as The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera's 25th Anniversary Tour. Mann’s upcoming studio album Urban Songbook reinvents Great American Songbook jazz melodies with modern rhythms. On September 16, Mann will showcase unreleased Urban Songbook songs and awardwinning favorites with global talent Maki Hsieh, and 135 young artists from the center’s resident companies Arcadia Stage, Band, Chanteurs,
Orchesis and Orchestra 3’s strings octet. General admissions doors open at 7:30 p.m. for the 8 p.m. concert which ends at 9:30 p.m. For VIP ticket holders, the Red Carpet Club pre-show experience begins at 5:30 p.m. with dress rehearsal and artist Q&A, catered buffet and grill, celebrity media wall, artist meetand-greet, and live music featuring the Marimba Ensemble and AHS String Quartet. The premier silent auction includes rare RIAA-certified platinum and gold albums of The
Beatles, Pink Floyd, David Bowie and other artists. To engage youth audiences, a 20 percent discount of general admission tickets is available for all students through undergraduate studies with valid I.D. In addition, 30 percent Early Bird discount is available through August 16 followed by 20 percent Second Chance and 10 percent Last Chance promotion. General admission tickets start from $19 Mezzanine to $200 VIP.
Chris Mann. - Courtesy photo
The Huntington to Reveal Frederick Hammersley Exhibition A fall exhibition at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens on the American abstract artist Frederick Hammersley (1919-2009) showcases his sketchbooks, notebooks, inventories, and vibrant color swatches to illuminate the painstaking process the artist used to create his hard-edge geometric paintings. “Frederick Hammersley: To Paint without Thinking” is on view in the Susan and Stephen Chandler Wing of The Huntington’s Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art from Oct. 21, 2017 to Jan. 22, 2018. To accompany the exhibition, The Huntington is publishing a fully illustrated catalog with several scholarly essays reveal-
ing new research on the topic. “Frederick Hammersley: To Paint without Thinking” features about 50 objects pairing items from Hammersley’s archives (a recent gift to the Getty Research Institute) with five paintings, including The Huntington’s See saw (1966), and dozens of other works, including lithographs, silkscreens, and works of digital art from the collections of The Huntington, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, New Mexico Museum of Art, Palm Springs Art Museum, and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Read more about the exhibition at, PasadenaIndependent.com
Left: Frederick Hammersley, Notebook #3, (1960s), bound fabric-covered sketchbook with colored pencil and ballpoint pen. Center: Composition book sketchbook with graphite and colored pencil (1960s). Right: Frederick Hammersley, See saw, 1966 – oil on linen. – Courtesy photo
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Tickets Going Fast for Monrovia’s Narrated Historic Tours by Susan motander motander@yahoo.com
Last Saturday’s narrated tour of the Keefer Oak Grove and Ocean View Subdivisions was sold out. There are still a few tickets left for the August 26 tour of the Southeast Quarter and the September 23 tour of the Southwest Quarter. As there is space for only 14 people on each tour, it is an intimate look at the different sections of the city with City Historian Steve Baker. The Southeast Tour will feature the historic homes of Wildrose, the City’s first Historic District, the location of the old Monrovia airport, the Monrovia Plunge (now the home of the Monrovia Historical Museum), Live Oak Cemetery, Shiloh AME Zion, Second Baptist and Immaculate Conception Churches, and the former Huntington Elementary School (now the site of the Early Childhood Learning Center and the Monrovia Unified School District Offices). You will also hear the stories of the Jones Family and of John Isaac Wesley Fisher, blacksmith
Monrovia’s historic city tours provide an intimate look at the different sections of the city with City Historian Steve Baker. – Courtesy photo
and ferrier. The Tour of the Southwest Quarter will include Monrovia High School, Mayflower Village (formerly “Cowtown” – some of us still remember Mountain View Dairy with its returnable glass milk bottles), the historic Santa Fe Depot, and Monroe School (my alma mater and the site of the first public school in the community – although the current buildings do not date back to that original school). This tour will also include “Monrovia’s panhandle” and the water well. Tickets are $50 per person
per tour, or $40 for Monrovia Historical Society members. Tickets are available at the Community Center. All proceeds will go to the Monrovia Historical Society to help us preserve and share the city’s history. Baker’s tours are always lively and informative. They are also fun. Be sure to get your tickets soon, as the next tours are bound to sell out as well. To buy your tickets, or for more information, please contact the Monrovia Historical Society at (626) 256-3423, or email at monroviahistoricalsociety1896@gmail.com.
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classrooms. Her hearing aids have miraculously lasted a couple years longer than they were designed to, but they’re fading fast, and she needs a new pair, pronto. Not surprisingly, health insurance doesn’t cover the cost of medically necessary hearing aids… meaning that soon, without them, she won’t be able to keep her job. Her colleagues don’t want to let that happen and have started a fundraising effort in the form of a GoFundMe account. “She needs the children and the children need her,” Ani Baker told Monrovia Weekly. We spoke with Judy’s husband, Eric on Monday evening. He illustrated how his wife devotes herself to the job and always goes
Judy Watkins spends many more hours and nights creating a classroom that is stimulating for her students. - Courtesy photo
above and beyond the call of duty. Watkins threw a ‘Polar Express’ party one Christmas, provided a bell for each student, individualized place settings complete with trays of hot chocolate. Eric came dressed up as The Conductor and fully played the part as any professional actor would.
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and her husband Raul Gonzalez, 44, were on a boat with another man and two children. The boat was floating in an area just west of Crazy Horse Cove. Esmeralda jumped from the boat to go for a swim and was not wearing a life vest. She then began to panic in the water and Raul jumped in to rescue her. He also was not wearing a life vest, authorities said.
Both of them were seen struggling in the water before they went under and did not resurface. Two off-duty Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies were able to pull Esmeralda out of the water around 3:25 p.m. The family has started a fundraising effort on gofundme.com/raul-and-esmeraldas-services For More Information, Visit MonroviaWeekly.com
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has more than tripled, making a facilities expansion critical. After years of planning, studying and evaluating, the Center recently purchased a property at 790 West Chestnut in Monrovia. “The move is a further demonstration of the commitment to support the growing needs of the community with better and broader services," said Betty McWilliams, Executive Director. At over 28,000 square feet, the property fits Foothill Unity Center perfectly. With the help of the community, the board, staff, donors and a special committee, they were able to pay the initial escrow payment. “Today, we are half-way to owning a building of our own. We will continue to raise funds and ensure that in the future, rental payments can instead go directly to services for our clients,” said McWilliams. In honor of the close of escrow, Foothill Unity Center will be hosting a campaign announcement event to celebrate with the community. The event details are as follows: Where: 790 West Chestnut Avenue, Monrovia When: August 17, 2017 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. The $6 million building campaign is the first capital campaign in the organizations thirty-seven year history. This is a free event to tour the new facilities and learn more about the organization and this milestone in its history.
under new management. The store is full of shoes, clothing, tutu/duffel bags and accessories, and has always been immaculate and very friendly and knowledgeable. The fact that the store will carry on under new management says to me that someone is coming to town who loves the business and loves Old Town. So, “Welcome to Old Town” – see you August 1! An interesting tidbit about the plight of the 316 Clock Tower building: I heard that the City may be attempting to coerce the owner into at least removing the blue painter’s tape from the windows and repairing the broken window in the breezeway, which would be great. But the prospects of a tenant in this century are looking very dim. Among the missing amenities of this site is an essential -- electricity. That’s right – the building still has absolutely no electricity. The original service to what once was Patty’s Antiques was to be replaced with the service required to run a two-story building with an elevator. The City has done their part by reconfiguring the back parking lot to accommodate a new pole and transformer, but apparently the owner of the building doesn’t want to spend the funds for the transformer, which has to cost a boatload of change. At this point, I’m for tearing it down and making an extension to the exiting parking lot. Not going to happen, but I can dream… Speaking of parking, the valet parking idea is floating around town again. We tried years ago to have valet parking located in the loading zone in front of the Krikorian Theater but no one would use it. Kind of like the Old Town Trolley – seemed like a good idea, but folks weren’t going along with it. I will say that times have changed, and there is certainly more in Old Town to visit these days -and, we’re accustomed to paying to park in other
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places. So maybe, just maybe… This next Saturday, July 29, we have two great events in Old Town. I’m told the Summer Art Walk is to be the “Arty Party of the Season,” starting at 7 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m. in the 400 and 500 blocks of S. Myrtle Avenue. This is a great opportunity for our visitors to stroll our streets, enjoy the shops and restaurants, and listen to outstanding live music while browsing through wonderful art. The Monrovia High School ceramics students will provide pottery wheel demonstrations and metal sculptor Bill
Hyatt will display his work at a gallery reception at Paint ‘n’ Play Studio at 418 S. Myrtle. Also, next Saturday evening, Old Town will host the 12th Annual Monrovia Traditional Music Gathering at Library Park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will feature Walden Dahl and Kinfolk and the Kattywompus String Band. Both events are free to our visitors. And here’s a not-so-well-kept secret: if you drop by Jake’s Roadhouse, you just might get a peek at their expansion room next door, but no photos, please.
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Back to School Means Opportunities Galore by Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
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n this part of Los Angeles County, we are privileged to have some outstanding public and private schools from which you can choose to develop your children’s minds and expand their vocabulary. We hope the next few articles
will help guide parents to help their kids excel in the 2017-18 school year. But it’s not just academic institutions that garner attention in these nearly post-summer days … it is advertising. Yes, the sales are EVERYWHERE. So be careful, you may not need all that is hyped on social media, but your kids may! According to AdWeek magazine,
Why Mt Sierra College Is An Excellent, Local Choice for High School Grads and Students Mt Sierra College is located at 800 Royal Oaks Drive, on the corner of Mountain Avenue and Royal Oaks and offers Bachelor Degrees in Media Arts and Design, Information Technology and Business with concentrations in Visual Design, Game Arts and Design, Information Technology, Information Security, Network Communications and Business Administration. The campus offers all courses on-site in state of the art classrooms. Classes are kept small to allow for more personalized instruc-
tion. Students like the caring and supportive environment that includes assistance with financial aid and scholarships for those who qualify and career services for help in finding a job in their field. Mt Sierra College is an excellent, local choice for high school grads and students who want to transfer from a community college to earn their bachelor’s degree. It’s also a good choice for returning students who want to improve their career opportunities by getting their BS or BA degree.
back-to-school promotions are “rearing their ugly heads,” and Pinterest dug into ideas that have been popular in searches and saves for its 2017 Back to School Report.” The social network divided its top 39 trends into elementary, college and back to work for adults, and in-house creative team. The Studio teamed up with Ashley HomeStore, Rust-Oleum, Ibotta and
Cocoon by Sealy on The Graduate’s Guide to Adulting, a 36-page book to help college graduates make the transition to the “real world.” But it’s not just marketing, it is also about preparing your kids for that summer adjustment to academic thinking. And despite trends in social media, books and libraries are still helping students achieve their goal, the old fashioned way.
Barnhart School providing an exceptional educational experience Barnhart School provides an exceptional educational experience for its students throughout its Kindergarten to 8th grade program. Founded in 1959 as an outreach of the Santa Anita Church community, Barnhart School is a wonderful place for students, families and educators, as we celebrate a shared desire to ensure our students thrive within our caring community. Sending your child to Barnhart shows that you value the education provided by independent schools including strong academic programs, a focus
on character development, a balanced experience with enrichment activities, and dedicated teaching professionals who are focused on what is best for students. Barnhart graduates consistently place in the area’s top high schools, and in addition we recognize the importance of helping our students develop emotionally and socially. Barnhart students are “difference-makers” which we see every day through their academic, artistic, and athletic successes. The foundation provided through our program lasts a lifetime.
Unity Center Needs Help With Back to School Distribution The first day of school should be special. When I was little it meant new clothes, new shoes, a new binder, new pencils. Everything felt so special on that day. For the children on the clients of Foothill Unity Center, it will be no different, thanks to the distribution the Center holds for those students. The center needs help providing these local students with a strong start to the school year. Residents here in Monrovia can contribute by purchasing supplies and dropping them in “collection boxes” located thorough town. Some of the supplies needed are: Some of the supplies needed are: • Binders • Calculators, basic and scientific • Composition books, college and wide ruled •24-pack of crayons • Erasers, regular and pencil top • Filler paper, college and wide ruled in packs of 150 sheets • Folders, two pocket or 3-prong
• Glue, water soluble and glue sticks • Highlighters and markers • Pencils (standard or mechanical, pencil boxes, pencil sharpeners • Pens, blue or black ink • Post it notes • Rulers • Scissors (5” blunt and pointed) • Spiral notebooks (college and wide rules The collection boxes can be found in Monrovia at the following locations: • 3M Unitek Corporation, 2724 Peck Road • Amada Miyachi America, Inc, 1820 South Myrtle Avenue • First Baptist Church of Monrovia-Arcadia, 223 South Encinitas Avenue • Foothill Unity Center, Inc., 415 West Chestnut Avenue • Harris Corporation, 1400 South Shamrock Avenue • Monrovia Community Center, 119 West Palm Avenue
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• Monrovian Restaurant, 534 South Myrtle Avenue • Monrovia Police Department, 140 East Lime Avenue • Rotary Club, 534 South Myrtle Avenue (Tuesday Noon meeting) • Santa Anita Family YMCA, 501 South Mountain Avenue • Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1948 Peck Road • Sierra Auto Cars, 1305 South Mountain Avenue • Southern California Edison, 1440 South California Street • Wonder Dog Ranch, 220 Taylor Street • World Vision, 800 West Chestnut Avenue All of the collected supplies will be distributed to pre-registered students of qualified low-income families at the Foothill UnityCenter’s annual Back to School Event in August 2017 at the Santa Anita Park Race Track. One other note… in addition to donations, the Foothill Unity Center is looking for volunteers to assist with the event. To volunteer, request additional information, or to make a monetary donation, please visit the Foothill Unity Center website:foothillunitycenter.org
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How Pasadena Has Encouraged Learning About The World by Tom Williams, Guest Contributor tjhw@st-andrews.ac.uk
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t’s wonderful to travel as a student: when one is so willing to learn and accept new information, travel acts as a gateway to exploring more about the world and different people. As a British student living in Pasadena for the past two months I’d like to demonstrate how, in a modernised, tiny and metropolitan milieu of a world, it is still very much the case that “The world is a book and those who do not travel
only read one page.” I’d like to start off with a very simple example, one to which hopefully most can relate: food. It is often the case that food is said to be the gateway to other cultures. Despite Britain’s controversial history of colonization and Empire (a subject of much uncomfortable debate among many Britons which I do not wish to explore here), there is actually relatively little variation in the cuisine of my country. Sure, if you venture north you are more likely to discover a deep-fried something; to the south, more delicate light boiling of meats and root vegetables or baked fish; and
everywhere the fragrant curries of India. Yet in Pasadena I’ve had the opportunity to sample foods from so many different cultures and areas of the world – Eastern Asian food such as dumplings at Din Tai Fung, or the classic Southern fare of chicken and waffles at the famed Roscoe’s. This has acted as an entrance for me, allowing me to scrape the tip of the iceberg of so many cultures and histories which I otherwise would have had very little exposure to. Sitting in different restaurants, talking to people of different countries of origin, eating their food, listening to some of their traditional music has made me much more
interested in small points of fascination, such as the Chinese tradition of eating different roots to regulate body temperature, for example. This has led me to a greater interest in wider issues, such as race-relations in modern America or the history of Japanese migration to America, which I was able to learn more about at the Japanese American National Museum in LA. I’ve also become more interested in the local history of Pasadena and the surrounding area, an interest which I’ve attempted to satiate by volunteering at the famous Huntington Library and Gardens. I’m not claiming that I suddenly
understand these different cultures or that I am in any way now a part of them, because I know that I’m not. It’s true that I’ve led a rather sheltered life up to now, growing up in the English countryside, and I’m trying to avoid the typical trope of spending two months with people of a different culture to my own and then saying that I’ve been changed as a human being. All I’m saying is that, despite how messy our world has become with politics and prejudice, I’ve been rather delighted that Pasadena has allowed me to experience new things and to learn a bit more about the world. So, Pasadena – thank you.
Hanging Out in Huntington Beach by Greg aragon gregsgetawaytravel@gmail.com
Huntington Beach is legendary around the world as one of the best surfing spots. It's waves and beaches are so great, it is also officially known as "Surf City." But as I learned on a recent getaway, the town is more than just tasty swells and beautiful white sand; it also boasts gourmet restaurants, luxury, ocean-front hotels, great shopping, and tons of California coastal
charm. My visit to Huntington Beach began when a friend and I checked into the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel (www.shorebreakhotel. com), a surfer-chic boutique hotel centrally located in the heart of downtown, across from the iconic pier. Featuring four-star touches and ocean view guestrooms with modern furnishings, the Shorebreak makes a perfect beachfront base camp. Our fourth floor room came with a colorful beach-inspired décor, two queen beds, large TV with two big comfy chairs,
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After sunbathing, we walked a block to the International Surfing Museum (www. surfingmuseum.org), where we examined historic surf boards and memorabilia and learned about some of the most famous surfers of all time such as George Freeth and Eddie Aikau. The museum also has a life-size recreation of the Silver Surfer from Marvel Comics.
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Millennials: The Most Utilitarian Generation? by Sadie gribbon, Editorial Intern editorial@beaconmedianews.com
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ith a rise in socially conscious companies, crowd funding and grammy-winning artists refusing to sign to labels, Millennials might just be the most utilitarian generation of time. There is a deontological riddle that spews out of most every philosophy and social science professor in college; the train riddle. No, this isn’t going to be a math question. There is a train that can’t be stopped and it is about to run over five people tied to the tracks. But, there is a lever you can pull that will shift the tracks where there is only one person tied down. Which do you choose? Millennials pull that lever; they have a utilitarian way of thinking in which they would take matters into their own hands to save the majority by sacrificing one. While they may not be the first generation to have a more utilitarian approach, they are more ‘one for all’ as a generation than any which lie before them. This could be because they are some of the youngest adults on the planet right now, seeing wars as children or riding through a tumultuous recession watching the generations ahead of them struggle in a spiraling economy. Here are few examples of how Millennials are attaining a higher level of utilitarianism than any generation that lie before them. From the shoes they wear to the music they listen to, Millennials have proved their right to claim utilitarianism as a stronghold in their generational qualities. 1. They love to invest in socially conscious companies that give back Companies like TOMS, which give a pair of shoes for each pair purchased, was one of the first companies to exploit this characteristic in Millennials. To the Millennial consumer, it makes them feel like their $55 pair of shoes made a difference, thus, they made an impact on the world. Other companies like WeWood plant a tree for each wood-based accessory they sell, hitting the environmentally conscious blood that has been bred into Millennials by way of more awareness of the impact generations before them have placed on earth through factories and emissions released into the biosphere. For a company to become successful with the largest and most diverse
population on earth, they must prove that they are socially conscious and that every dollar spent isn’t in vain. 2. Using crowd funding platforms to become entrepreneurs and loosen capitalistic chains Millennials creep closer and closer to Marxist views, using class struggle to not only analyze their society, but harnessing it as a platform for change. Through crowd funding, Millennials - and other generations who have seen it work - give what they can to a person or cause who is unable to provide for themselves. Entrepreneurial Millennials have utilized GoFundMe to sell start-up products by asking people to donate a minimum price, guaranteeing that once they hit their goal of whatever set dollar amount, they will send the product to all who paid. This punctuates a Marxist, utilitarian mindset brought forward in this generation. Marxism pairs with utilitarianism and is the antithesis of capitalism. Using crowd funding, businesses no longer start from loans and larger corporations, but allow individuals to have their own companies without corporate pressure. 3. Millennial musicians straying away from labels; free music Chance the Rapper and Joey Bada$ are just two examples of Millennial artists who refuse to sign to record labels. They don't want the infringement of corporations filtering their music, their voice or their creativity. Just like most Millennials, they strive to push the limit creatively and socially in whatever genre they are in. "I can do whatever I want," Chance the Rapper said in an interview with Billboard. "I can do whatever videos I want, I can play whatever shows I want, I can release when I want, talk how I want, freely about any subject.”
Chance the Rapper and Joey Bada$ are just examples of Millennial artists who refuse to sign to record labels. - Courtesy photo / Julio Enriquez (CC BY 2.0)
These musicians encourage the spirit of generosity but they still make plenty of money through concerts, merchandise and special appearances. These aspects of Millennials seem utilitarian but, like any generation prior, they use it to benefit. What differentiates their intrinsic values from others is their ability to see the whole picture, to benefit the majority of their generation.. or at least make it look that way.
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Reader Condemns Funding Flood Control District for Increasing Taxpayer Money Dear Editor, Regarding SB231 tax increase, let me first say whoa, whoa, whoa. If anyone is considering spending $231 million dollars on the advice of Flood Control District, they do not know its history. A few years back, the Flood Control demolished a stand of old growth trees in the City of Arcadia to make room for sediment from the Santa Anita Dam.
The estimate of sediment in the dam was about 30 percent more than existed. The net result was that we lost valuable trees and they did not need the storage space. As a home owner, if you tell me I am polluting runoff to a substantial degree, I am in disbelief. The pollution that I see from my property after a rain storm is directly related to automobile use. In my opinion, it is soot from automobile exhaust, rubber from tires wearing out, and oil from engines. Responsibility from any pollution from these sources is not the homeowners’ responsibility. I strongly suggest not
trusting Flood Control recommendations, for they have a history of misrepresentation. -Glen Owens
Response to ‘8 Helpful Tips to Learning New Languages’ (July 20 Issue) At the risk of sounding boastful, I guarantee that my tip to learn a new language far surpasses all others: Go to a foreign country and live there for one year while you are still a child.
You see, it’s just as easy for children to learn a second language as it is for little fish to learn to swim. I know this firsthand. When I arrived here from Mexico as a 12-year-old, it took less than a year for me to understand and speak conversational English. And there was nothing special about me -- I was just an average child. Since the brain of a child or a young person can absorb a second language almost by the process of osmosis, the ability to communicate in more than one language becomes part of one’s life.. - David Quintero Monrovia
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Clerk of the City of Monrovia, California, has set a hearing date for the City Council of the City of Monrovia, to consider vacating a portion of the alley way north of Chestnut Avenue, located between Primrose and Myrtle Avenues, in the City of Monrovia, California. Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 415 South Ivy Avenue in Monrovia, California, has been fixed as the time and place for hearing all persons interested in or objecting to the proposed vacation. These proceedings shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of Section 8320 et, seq., of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. On May 10, 2017, the Planning Commission determined that the proposed vacation was in conformity with the General Plan. The City Engineer shall cause this notice of Street Vacation to be conspicuously posted along the Easterly three hundred (300) feet of the alley way located between Primrose and Myrtle Avenues north of Chestnut Avenue for at least two weeks before the date of the aforementioned public hearing. This notice shall be posted not more than three hundred (300) feet apart, but in no event shall fewer than three (3) notices be posted. The public hearing is to be held as follows: WHEN: TIME: WHERE:
August 1, 2017 7:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 TELEPHONE: (626) 932-5505 PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to attend this hearing to express their opinion on the above matter. Drafts are available for public review in the Office of the City Clerk at 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016.
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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 This is a summary of the above entitled Ordinance No. 2017-04 of the City Council of the City of Monrovia, which was read and introduced by the City Council on July 5, 2017, by a 4-0 vote (Councilmember Blackburn was absent), and adopted by the City Council on July 18, 2017. This summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933. 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 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. A copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance No. 2017-04 is
legals available in the office of the City Clerk in City Hall and is open for public inspection during regular business hours at that location.
JULY 27, 2017 - AUGUST 2, 2017
Arcadia City Notices
/s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC, City Clerk Publish Thursday, July 27, 2017 MONROVIA WEEKLY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held for the project described below. The project includes the following:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 This Notice is to informNOTICE you of aOF public hearing to determine whether PUBLIC HEARING or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the MonroviaMONROVIA Municipal Code: PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION:
415 South Ivy Avenue
Monrovia, CA 91016 Conditional Use Permit CUP2017-07
A. Categorical Exemption per Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – In-Fill Development; B. Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 17-02 (7483), Multiple-Family Design Review No. MFADR 17-01 and Minor Administrative Modification No. AM 17-11
Project Location: 116 Bonita Street APN: 5773-020-033
Contact Information: Planner: s Notice isREQUEST: to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not thePerfollowing requestProject should Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Jordan Chamberlin granted under Title 16 and/or 17 theallow Monrovia Municipal Code: mitof to a micro-brewery in an existing injchamberlin@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 821-4334 dustrial building that will manufacture specialty beer and offer beer sampling within a tasting City of Arcadia Planning Services room thatis will be open atoConditional the public. Use The appliApplicant requesting Permit to allow240 a W. microHuntington Drive cant is in also a minor exception frommanufacture specialty P.O. Box 60021 brewery an requesting existing industrial building that will CA 91066 MMC 17.24 provide 8 parking lieu that will be Arcadia, beer and offer to beer sampling within spaces a tastinginroom open to of public. the required 9 spaces. Thisrequesting property is locat- exception from MMC the The applicant is also a minor ed intothe M (Manufacturing) zone. 17.24 provide 8 parking spaces in lieu of the required 9 spaces. This
PLICATION:
Conditional Use Permit CUP2017-07
QUEST:
Project Description: A proposal for a new three (3) unit residential condominium development requiring approval of a Tentative Parcel Map and Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review. A Minor Administrative Modification is required for a reduction to a parking stall dimension from 11’6” to 10’. Applicant: Leo Wu, of Archifield Inc, Designer. Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 7:00 PM Place of Hearing: Arcadia City Council Chambers 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA
property is located in the M (Manufacturing) zone.
ENVIRONMENTAL VIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 1)
TERMINATION:
Categorical Exemption (Class 1)
PLICANT:
Ryan McKay
APPLICANT:
Ryan McKay
227 Avenue West Maple Avenue OPERTY PROPERTY ADDRESS: ADDRESS: 227 West Maple
DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, 2017 at 7:30 PM TE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, August 9, August 2017 at9,7:30 PM
Publish July 27, 2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY
ACE OF HEARING: City Hall, Monrovia Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, PLACE OFMonrovia HEARING: City Hall, Council ChamNOTICE ifornia bers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California
OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber, 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, the Arcadia City Council will conduct a public hearing for the proposal to establish district boundaries for district-based elections. In accordance with Elections Code section 10010(a)(1), the City Council will conduct its second public hearing regarding the establishment of district boundaries for district based elections. The public is invited to provide input regarding the composition of the districts. Those desiring to be heard in favor of, or opposition to, this item will be given an opportunity to do so during such hearing.
If you this in court, you may be limited to raisou challenge thischallenge application in application court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone ingthe only those issuesdescribed you or someone else raised at the public heare raised at public hearing in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Indelivered compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need ing described or in written nning Division at, or priorinto,this thenotice, public hearing. This correspondence application will notdelivered alter the zoning status of your to participate in a City meeting, contact the City special assistance to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This apperty. For further information regarding this application, please contact the PlanningClerk’s DivisionOffice at (626) at (626) 574-5455 at least three (3) working days be2-5565. plication will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further fore the meeting or time when such special services are needed. information regarding this application, please contact the Planning
This notification will help City staff in making reasonable arrange-
ff Report pertaining this item will be available on Thursday, August 3, 2017 after 4 p.m. at: Division atto(626) 932-5565. ments to provide you with access to the meeting. Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy be Avenue Staff Report pertaining to this item will available on Thursday, /s/ Lisa Mussenden Monrovia, CA 91016 August 3, 2017 after 4 p.m. at:
Monrovia City Hall
Lisa Mussenden, Chief Deputy
Cityarriba. Clerk/Records Manager e aviso es para informarle sobre una pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más Si 415junta South Ivy Avenue cesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Monrovia, CA 91016 nificación al número (626) 932-5565. Publish Date: July 27, 2017
Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de eri Bermejo la propiedad nning Division Managerindicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el27,Departamento de PLEASE PUBLISH ON JULY 2017 Planificación al número (626) 932-5565. Sheri Bermejo Planning Division Manager PLEASE PUBLISH ON JULY 27, 2017 MONROVIA WEEKLY
Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROOP N. GARG CASE NO. 17STPB06222
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ROOP N. GARG A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Bella Garg in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Bella Garg be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with full authority . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested per-
sons 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 08/14/2017 at 8:30 in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 Central District. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052
ARCADIA WEEKLY
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 formal Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Paul H. Lusby, Esq. (SBN 105995) Horn & Lusby APC 2600 Foothill Blvd., Suite 203 Glendale, CA 91214, Telephone: (818) 542-6300 7/20, 7/24, 7/27/17 CNS-3032732# ARCADIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DOROTHY ANN FURIGA AKA DOROTHY CLIFFORD FURIGA CASE NO. 17STPB06372
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DOROTHY ANN FURIGA AKA DOROTHY CLIFFORD FURIGA. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MELISSA N. MADORE in the Superior Court of California,
County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MELISSA N. MADORE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/18/17 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal represen-
tative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner JOHN L. SHAW - SBN 58283 LAW OFFICE OF JOHN L. SHAW 5816 TEMPLE CITY BLVD. P.O. BOX 1 TEMPLE CITY CA 91780 7/27, 7/31, 8/3/17 CNS-3034496# ARCADIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ESTHER M. MORALES CASE NO. 17STPB06446
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ESTHER M. MORALES. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by THERESA L. URIAS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that THERESA L. URIAS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/21/17 at 8:30AM in Dept. 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
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hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner SARA POLINSKY - SBN 198637 LAW OFFICES OF SARA POLINSKY 14011 VENTURA BLVD. STE 212W SHERMAN OAKS CA 91423 7/27, 7/31, 8/3/17 CNS-3034638# ARCADIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GERALDINE MARQUEZ AKA GERALDINE D. MARQUEZ AKA GERALDINE DELGADO MARQUEZ CASE NO. 17STPB06532
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GERALDINE MARQUEZ AKA GERALDINE D. MARQUEZ AKA GERALDINE DELGADO MARQUEZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LEAH REILLY in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LEAH REILLY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/21/17 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner THOMAS O. HOFFMAN - SBN 100881 LAW OFFICES OF THOMAS O. HOFFMAN 302 W SIERRA MADRE BLVD SIERRA MADRE CA 91024 7/27, 7/31, 8/3/17 CNS-3035019# MONROVIA WEEKLY
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JULY 27, 2017 - AUGUST 2, 2017
Why Archery Is The Sport For You The popularity of on-screen archers like Hawkeye, Merida, and Green Arrow has undeniably caused a commotion in the rapidly expanding archery community. So where does one go to pick up the bow and arrow?
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TWANG! The string reverberates through the air as it buzzes to a gentle stop beside your cheek. THWISH! The arrow is released from the bow, slicing swiftly through the air. THUNK! The arrow lands in the yellow with a satisfying thud — bullseye. This cycle may seem unremarkable to most, but to those who call the Arroyo Seco’s archery range a second home, it is a familiar routine that they have near-perfected over years of practice. Pasadena Roving Archers (PRA), the park’s main occupant, was established in November of 1935 — making it the oldest field archery range in the country. The archery club, one of the largest entirely volunteer-run public archery education programs in the country, serves over 10,000 visitors per year and is home to USC’s Trojan Archery team. What is it about the sport of archery that drives thousands to shoot at the range? Week after week, PRA’s free first-time classes are almost always booked to maximum capacity and its returning and advanced classes never fail to draw the crowds back. A good portion of those crowds might stem from archery’s growing visibility in Hollywood. In the past few decades, archery has enjoyed an enormous surge in
on-screen popularity, almost a revival even, whether it be in classics like the Lord of the Rings series or in the 2012 superhero favorite, The Avengers. In fact, PRA has had a hand in the making of some of those hit blockbusters, such as training Avatar’s Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana as well as working with Arrow’s archery technician. While the media may be what draws some fans in, it is the sport itself that makes them stay. Perhaps a reason why archery has gained so many loyal follows is that archery is a sport that comes with both physical and mental health benefits. Those unfamiliar with the sport often underestimate how physically demanding archery can be, especially in field archery. Usually, the draw weight on bows can range anywhere from 10 to 60 pounds, which requires a great amount of upper body and back strength. Archers often practice with stretch bands and weights to build strength and finetune the precise motor skills and muscle control that archery demands. All of this practice, in addition to carrying heavy equipment up and down the range, means that archers can expect to gain strength and stamina. The cognitive benefits of archery are also an advantage to archers in their daily lives as well. Over time, archers naturally build focus, patience, and confidence from archery that
can be applied to other tasks. Often, archers are also found to enjoy the sport as a relaxing way to detox and destress, giving them the energy they need to power through their workdays. Plus, the archery community is known to be friendly and welcoming so meeting friends, new and old, is motivation enough to get out and shoot. Of course, the thrill of competition is also a major factor. Most archery communities participate in several different kinds of archery such as field archery, target archery, and 3-D archery. Target archery, as seen in the Olympics, is the type of archery in which archers shoot at fixed targets from marked distances, ranging from 18 to 70 meters. Field archery, on the other hand, consists of several different course layouts at varying differences in rough terrain. 3-D archery, as its name suggests, is a type of field archery in which archers aim at 3-D foam targets, usually in the shape of animals. Archers can easily find local tournaments in any of these categories, especially here in Southern California. Archery is a sport that is open to people of all ages, genders and athletic abilities. So whether you’re an Olympic Recurve fan like Katniss or a traditionalist like Legolas, or perhaps even an admirer of Oliver Queen’s compoundlooking Oneida Kestrel, there’s a place in the Arroyo Seco for you!
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MONROVIA
$399,000
This is not just a condo, it is a lifestyle! This lovely 1 bedroom, 1 bath is mere steps away from the heart of Monrovia’s beloved Old Town area. Colorado Commons built in 2007 this complex with 68 modern units. Open floor plan with 800 square feet. Enjoy nearby shopping, restaurants, concerts in the park. Two garage spaces. (P530)
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EL MONTE
$2,800/MO
Located in El Monte and Built in 2008. 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233. (C11445) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626)445-0123
MONROVIA
$838,000
North Monrovia single story home with pool. Features covered front porch. Spacious living room with fireplace. Dining area. Large kitchen with breakfast bar. Master bedroom with bath. Spacious 3 bedrooms total, large closets and a walk-in closet. 2.5 baths, hardwood floors throughout. Newer A/C, heating system. Large pool and huge covered patio area and Jacuzzi. Attached double garage. RV parking. (B378) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
EL MONTE
$748,000
Absolutely Gorgeous Custom Built in 2017 Two Story Home,!!! 1 Bedroom & Full Bath in the First Floor, 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full bath in the 2nd Floor including 1 Master Suite W/Jacuzzi Tub. Living Room, Family Room & Dining Room, Top of the Line Kitchen with Granite Counter Tops, & Center Island, Granite Floors throughout the First Floor, Laundry Room in the Garage, Must see to Appreciate. Call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233. (R11640) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC 626-445-0123
WRIGHTWOOD
$335,000
Lovely Home in a Ski Area!!! 2 bed and one bonus room in down stairs. Front door entryway has floor covering, which opens to a large living room with a fireplace that covers a large portion of the living room wall. New carpet in living room, bedrooms, stair case, basement and bonus room. Kitchen, dinning area, and laundry room has new flooring. New kitchen cabinets, new counters, new dishwasher and new range hood over stove. Call Gwen Highley 909-615-2399. (L5672) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
WEST COVINA
$2,650/MO
Beautiful single family home located within a quiet and decent neighborhood. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The whole house has been remodeled and updated with almost everything brand new in 2014. It includes low E windows, laminated wood flooring through out, kitchen with stone counter top. Living room with high cathedral ceiling and fireplace. Master bedroom with 2 large closet spaces. 2 car attached garage. Call Stephen Leung 626-6644833. (A2608)
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ARCADIA
$820,000
PUD located in Arcadia!!! All 4 Bedrooms on upper level w/t Master Suite & one en-suite. At least 2 Bedrooms including Master Suite w/t High Cathedral Ceiling. Main floor w/t great Open Floor Plan, Spacious Living Room w/t High Cathedral Ceiling and Fireplace, Hardwood flooring throughout 1st floor. Newly remodeled Kitchen w/t Quartz Counter Top. 2 Car Garage. HOA Due covers Water, Trash, Exterior Insurance, Gardening and common area maintenance. Call Stephen Leung 626664-4833. (E330)
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TEMPLE CITY
$499,888
Cute 2 bedroom home on a quiet street in Temple City. This is the middle home on a 3 home easement. Kitchen has granite counters, oak cabinets, recessed lighting, tile floors. Laminate flooring in living area, hall and bedrooms. Ceiling fans in living room and both bedrooms. Attached single car garage, laundry hookups. (W5331)
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PASADENA
$4,995/MO
Beautiful home on a corner near San Marino. 3 bedrooms downstairs with two ¾ bathrooms and 2 bedrooms with one ¾ bathroom on the second floor, large spacious family living room leads to the back yard and pool, new paint, new carpet, ready to move in. Call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233. (C2885) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC (626) 445-0123
WEST HOLLYWOOD
$800,000
Beautiful condo in historical Granville Towers. Features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Hardwood floors, living room with extraordinary views, dining room. Second bedroom could be used as office or sitting room with French doors. Bedrooms with walk-in closets, tile bathroom floors, washer/dryer hookups. Subterranean parking, gated, 24 hour doorman and concierge service. (C1424)
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FONTANA
$439,500
Motivated Seller!!! 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths w/t double sinks upstairs & ½ bath downstairs. Master Suite has a large walk in closet. The kitchen is surely a gourmet’s delight. The office has shutters that opens to look out into the family room, or keep them closed for a private room. The upstairs opens to a beautiful sitting room and own laundry room. You are looking out at the immaculate greenery golf course, and of course the mountain view. See it to believe it! Call Maureen Twyman 626-216-7253. (L16330)
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LOS ANGELES
$3,000/MO
Located affluent and pedestrian friendly neighborhood!!! Two en-suites, Master bedroom has a large mirror closets. Open Living room with hardwood flooring. Every corner of the home gets natural sun lights. Amenities Pool, Spa and Men/Women Sauna. The building has an elegant lobby with security access. 2 car parking space. Plenty of guest parking. Call Young Ahn 626-688-7844. (S750)
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Lovely 2 stories townhome located in a quiet well managed community with large open park-like area. 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with laminated flooring on main floor and carpet on stairway and 2nd floor. 2 cars attached garage. Call Stephen Leung 626-664-4833. (H1904)
SIERRA MADRE $1,650/MO Charming guest house totally detached from front house. Nice living room with fireplace opens to remodeled kitchen, stove, refrigerator, large bedroom, ¾ bath, very rustic flooring, portable A/C. Furnished, gas, electricity, water & trash are included. (G320)
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WEST COVINA
SMARTER.BOLDER.FASTER
$2,150/MO
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