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PASADENA PH.D. CANDIDATE FILES SUIT AGAINST TRUMP REGARDING DACA Story & Photo Terry MILLER
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n a 46-page Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief filed on Sept. 18, a Pasadena Ph.D. student, along with five other plaintiffs, filed a civil case against the Trump administration regarding the decision to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA as it has become known. Norma Ramirez is a Ph.D. candidate in clinical psychology from the Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena. The suit states that: “Plaintiff Norma Ramirez (“Ms. Ramirez”) is a DACA recipient and a candidate fora Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. Ms. Ramirez was brought to the United States from Mexico when she was five years old. The government’s decision to terminate the DACA program will deprive Ms. Ramirez of her DACA status and the numerous valuable benefits she is entitled to by virtue of that status. The termination of DACA also will frustrate Ms. Ramirez’s ability to realize her dream of opening a free multidisciplinary therapy clinic to immigrant youth and their families.” The additional plaintiffs in the complaint have similar stories which can be read on the document Pasadena Independent obtained. It can be accessed on our website.
At a recent protest in Pasadena, hundreds took to the streets to voice their objection to the Trump administration’s hardline on immigration and particularly DACA. One young student held a sign which read “Educators for Immigration.” - Photos by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
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Deer Slaughtered by Bow Hunter in Monrovia Neighborhood
DISTRICT-BASED ELECTIONS COMING SOON TO ARCADIA
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On Sept. 19, the Arcadia City Council held a public hearing to allow citizens to voice their concerns about the proposed maps for the inevitable district-based elections coming soon to Arcadia. This is the fourth public hearing that the city council held about the
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Monrovia neighborhood residents are irate about a hunter who shot and killed a deer in Monrovia last week. On Thursday Sept. 14, Chuck Tapert, a resident of Monrovia on Patrician Way discovered blood in his neighborhood. Checking the - Courtesy of Chuck Tapert, Facebook
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transition to district-based elections as the city council prepares citizens for the coming change. As per the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA), district-based elections are meant to give support to minority groups in order to ensure that their voices are heard and not drowned out in local elections. However, concern for the transition
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from at-large elections to district-based elections lies in the controversy of whether or not drawing district lines divides Arcadia and breaks up the community. City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto doesn’t think that “going to districts is actually the best case SEE PAGE 3
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Don’t Forget to Stop By Pasadena Independent’s Booth at This Year’s ‘Taste of Arcadia’ Event Sept. 25
Pasadena Independent will have a special booth at the event with chances to win great prizes, as well as entering a yearly contest to win a flat screen smart TV. – Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
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This year, Beacon Media News’ Pasadena Independent celebrates the beginning of its third decade publishing a weekly newspaper, and is delighted to be part of the 2017 Taste of Arcadia entourage. This signature event is an absolute must for anyone who loves food, wine, craft beers and great company all decked out in the beautiful and historic Los Angeles County Arboretum in Arcadia. The newspaper will have a special booth at the event with chances to win great prizes as well as entering
a yearly contest to win a flat screen smart TV. They will have their famous spin wheel game, for those of you who wish to try your luck, and of course current editions of the newspaper for everyone who stops by. Taste of Arcadia 2017 and Business Showcase will be held from 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. Taste of Arcadia and Business Showcase at the Taste drew about 1,500 attendees last year according to the Chamber of
Commerce. The annual ‘Culinary Contest ‘returns this year with five winners selected by local chefs. The Pasadena Independent team hopes to see you at the Arboretum, Sept. 25. Tell your friends. As the logo states … let’s all enjoy a wonderful 2017 ‘Taste of Arcadia, with a Side of Business.’ For tickets to this annual epicurean delight call the Chamber at (626) 447-2159 Tickets start at $50. For more information: https:// www.arcadiacachamber. org/taste-of-arcadia/
Portantino’s First Senate Session Sends Seven Bills to Governor’s Desk
International cultural treasure and Russian Baritone Vladimir Chernov graces the Main Hall with esteemed soprano Jessica Chen. Accompanied by pianist Douglas Sumi and an angelic choir, a passionate selection of art songs, opera duets and favorites from Glinka to Verdi and Bizet’s Carmen make this an intimate and romantic evening.
As the first year of the 2017–18 Legislative session came to an end, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) sent seven bills to the Governor’s desk, passed several important Senate resolutions and co-authored historic parks bond and Veterans housing initiatives. Senator Portantino continued his focus on education, public safety, mental health, housing, and parks and open space. Below are the bills that were sent: - SB 304 – Requires County Offices of Education and County Probation Departments to provide a strong educational plan and guidance for juveniles leaving court schools and returning to public school. - SB 318 – Provides transparency and accountability for the California State Universities when contracting for services. - SB 400 – Provides stability for SR 710 tenants by freezing rents for two years. In the wake of MTA’s historic action to end the pursuit of the 710 tunnel, this establishes protections for long-residing tenants in stateowned properties.
- SB 478 – Requires California Community Colleges to provide a transfer degree to students who complete their undergraduate requirements. This ends a practice of students transferring without the degrees they have earned. - SB 497 – Provides peace officers regulations for safely storing handguns in locked center consoles of vehicles that do not have trunks. - SB 565 – Requires mental health facilities to notify a patient’s family member or friend at least 36 hours in advance of the patient’s possible release, and calls for release hearings to have a time and date certain. SB 565 has already been signed into law by Gov. Brown. - SB 599 – Allows CalPERS to offer health benefits plans at regional rates to California Association of Highway Patrol (CAHP) and Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) Trust members. - SB 5 – Principal Co-Author – Senator Portantino is one of two principal co-authors of SB 5, the historic $4 billion parks and open space bond that will provide signifi-
cant resources for the 25th Senate District and the State of California. - SB 3 – Co-Author – Senator Portantino is a co-author of SB 3, which provides $4 billion for affordable housing and Veterans homeownership. In addition, Senator Portantino authored several important resolutions that passed this session: - SCR 8, which designates a portion of SR 134 from SR 2 to I-210 the “President Barack H. Obama Highway” in recognition of President Obama’s time as a resident of Pasadena and student at Occidental College. - SCR 25, which requests Caltrans to erect signs directing motorists to the Pasadena Armenian Genocide Memorial off of the Fair Oaks Avenue exit of I-210. - SR 29, which commemorates the Armenian Genocide of 1915–1923 and calls on Turkey to end religious persecution and return Christian churches and other places of worship to their rightful owners. The Governor has until Oct. 15 to sign or veto the bills sent to his desk.
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Arcadia PD’s Newest Hello from Downtown Arcadia Officer Improvement Association - K9 Officer Kota
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Map 1 highlights the downtown area of Arcadia. – Courtesy photo
Martin gandell As the current President of the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association (DAIA), I’d like to welcome you to the first installment of what will be an ongoing bi-weekly series of informative articles highlighting Downtown Arcadia. There are many exciting changes happening in the area, and we will be discussing a wide range of topics we think will be of interest to Arcadia residents, Downtown Arcadia businesses, and visitors. The articles will be authored by a rotating cast of writers from the DAIA Board, Downtown Arcadia business owners, City of Arcadia staff members, and other guests. As a sneak preview, two weeks from today, an article by Arcadia City Mayor and DAIA Board member Peter Amundson will discuss some of the exciting new businesses and developments coming to Downtown Arcadia, and on Oct. 12, Tim Schwehr of the City of Arcadia Economic Development Division will explain the City’s brand new “Business Friendly Zoning Code” for the area. However, for our kickoff article, I wanted to talk a little bit about the DAIA organization itself, including who we are, what we do, and the reason behind the formation of this group. Established in 2013, the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association (DAIA) is a Community Benefits District (CBD) consisting of property owners and merchants committed to enhancing and promoting the Downtown Arcadia experience. The DAIA area encompasses the “historic core” of Downtown Arcadia centered on the Huntington Drive/1st Ave. intersection. (See Map). The DAIA formed through a ballot measure
voted on and approved by the majority of property owners within the district boundaries. The measure levies an annual tax assessment on properties in the district based on a combination of lot size, building size and street frontage. This revenue raised goes to the DAIA organization and is used to fund sidewalk improvements, marketing, special events and other items for the district. For additional information on the DAIA and upcoming events and improvements coming to the area, visit www.DowntownArcadia.org. Another important function of the DAIA is to advocate on behalf of Downtown Arcadia. Our organization helps support businesses looking to locate to the area, distributes best practices information to existing businesses and property owners in the district and advocates for smart parking solutions for the district. The DAIA’s Board meetings (held at 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at Matt Denny’s) will also sometimes include presentations early in the concept and design phase for new development projects. The Board Members, speaking on behalf of district property owners and businesses, advise developers on the appropriateness and feasibility of their potential downtown development project. This can effectively help to move things productively in the right direction. As President of the DAIA and a property owner in the district, I am excited and enthusiastic about Downtown Arcadia’s future. On behalf of the DAIA Board, we look forward to regularly updating the Arcadia Weekly readers on all the great things happening in our district.
Kota will be serving as one of Arcadia PD’s K9 Officers. – Courtesy photo
The Arcadia Police Department now has 2 K9 Officers. Kota just joined the force. Kota graduated from Gold Coast K9 Academy along with his handler, Officer Travis Sargent. Kota is a 3-year-old Dutch Shepherd and was selected from Eastern Europe by Gold Coast K9. He is a confident K9 with strong drive and hunt, and a balanced temperament. Kota is trained as a dual purpose K9 in both Patrol duties and Explosives Detection. Thank you to the Arcadia Police Foundation who made possible the funding for purchase and training of Kota. The Foundation also funded K9 Officer Zoli who came on board in 2016.
Arcadia Cops Nab Bicycle Thief with the Aid of GPS Shortly before 1:34 p.m. on Sept. 10, an officer responded to the Santa Anita Mall (400 South Baldwin Ave.) 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.
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scenario for the City of Arcadia’s interests, but we are being forced to in order to adhere to laws that have been updated in the state of California and we want to stay on the right side of those laws.” The transition has been a long process and is not official just yet because the Arcadia City Council wanted to hear public comments and feedback while drafting district lines in order to be fair to all members of the community. Arcadia citizens can expect the at-large voting system to be replaced by districtbased elections soon after the ordinance is officially adopted on Oct. 17. In going through this transition to a new voting system, Arcadia City Council drafted 17-18 options for district maps, which were presented at a previous city council meeting, and they were narrowed down to seven different proposals that were released for public review. All draft maps, including the ones that didn’t meet the criteria, can be found online at arcadiaca.gov/districts. At the city council meeting, there were already signs of division through disagreement among citizens and council members over which maps are most appropriate for Arcadia and whether or not some maps might cause gerrymandering. Resident Marie Schultz believed that Arcadia City Council should give its attention to the “map proposed by the city’s hired professional demographer. No public map should even be considered.”
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And Mayor Peter Amundson declared: “For me this has been a very difficult decision. And you know which map I want? I don’t want any of them. This should not be happening to our city. It violates our city charter. The people of Arcadia did not vote for it. I didn’t vote for it and I don’t think it’s good for Arcadia...One of the demographers once told me that the California Voting Rights Act was not written for cities like Arcadia. The majority of this council agreed that should there be a successful court challenge to the overstep of the city charter that we would revisit the issue.” Still hopeful, the mayor is considering choosing a map that has the possibility of overturning districtbased elections if the city is able to successfully take this matter to court later on. There will be one more public hearing about this matter on Oct. 3, but Arcadia residents will experience their first districtbased election in 2018.
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THE MONROVIA OLD TOWN REPORT Pam FITZPATRICK pam@oldtownreport.com
monrovia news Monrovia Rose Lois Gaston Leaf Ragtime to be Honored Club Presents a as the 2017 Musical Heart in Hand Get-Together Humanitarian on Sept. 24 Recipient
Don Collins and his Family Affair Music (510 S. Myrtle) have been a staple in Old Town Monrovia for 45 years.-
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Some columns are easier to write than others. This one is difficult because two of my friends here in Old Town are closing their stores. Each of them deserve my full attention, so here goes… Don Collins and his Family Affair Music (510 S. Myrtle) have been a staple in Old Town Monrovia for 45 years. Don has been a music lover all his life: he was a member of the Monrovia High School choir and sang in a band as a hobby (thank you Monrovia Weekly article from 2016), and is a selftaught guitarist. In 1972 the business climate in Old Town was just right for Don – the malls were gaining in popularity, and rent was cheap here in downtown. Not so today: the malls are losing steam, but online shopping is hurting small retail. Add to that, rising lease/rent rates and you have the perfect storm. Don will be here in Old Town with us until the end of the year – please drop in, say “hi,” and watch for sales notices. Next, we are losing Pat Fore and her family business, Candy Connection (521 S. Myrtle). This announcement has been a shock for some, and a realization of what we know has been Pat’s dream for others. Pat and her husband have been wanting to retire for quite some time now, and the sale of their business has made this dream a reality. All I can gather is that it sold to a “foodie” business, not a restaurant, different than anything we have in town (per Pat). The closest I’ve gotten her to tell me is that it’s is some kind of frozen desert treat with fruit. Pat’s last day will be September 29th, so LET’S GO BUY CANDY! And here’s some buzz around town: Copper Still Grill just received their final Certificate of Occupancy from the City, so we should see a grand opening soon. Most of you have noticed that they’ve been open here and there, mostly evenings, testing out menu items and preparing for the big day. We wish them well. Also, after all of the wait, and all of the speculation about “Frost” or “Frost My Cake,” the bakery that was supposed to open in the 500 block of east Myrtle is not going to open – as a bakery, that is. “My sources say” (don’t you hate that….) that the owners of the building have leased the space to a specialty donut shop. The new business owners are super nice, friendly, and anxious to be in Old Town. I believe they have one or more other shops, so they’re not novices. I’m thinking that a really good donut shop would add lots to Old Town! And I’ll end with one more round of kudos to Wil up at the Community Center for his excellent senior stretch and balance classes. Participants say, the only one you’re competing with in Wil’s class, is yourself. So, go see Wil on Mondays (1-2 p.m.), Thursdays (12-1 p.m.), and Fridays (9-10 a.m.).
The Ragtime Musical GetTogether is open to all, and will be held in Wang’s Place. -Courtesy photo
The Rose Leaf Ragtime Club, which meets on the last Sunday of every month, will have its next Musical GetTogether on Sunday Sept. 24 at Wang’s Place, 120 E. Lemon Ave., Monrovia, in the old town area. The club begins its 23rd year this month. After stepping into the foyer, enter the separate meeting room through the door to your right. The meeting time will be from 1:00 p.m. until approximately 4:30 p.m. Wang’s Chinese cuisine is topnotch, and attendees are encouraged to order, but it is not required. There is also a full bar to order from. Free parking is available in several nearby city-owned lots or on the street nearby. Most street parking is unrestricted on Sundays. The Rose Leaf Ragtime Club features performers on piano and other instruments playing ragtime and related types of music. All performers and listeners are welcome. The only charge is to non-performers who are asked to make a $5 donation. For further information call Hal Leavens at (626) 359-8648, or Ron Ross at (818) 766-2384 or send e-mail toRagtimeron@TWC. com.
Lois Gaston will be awarded for her accomplishments in the community at the 2017 Golden Plate Awards.
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Monrovia’s Foothill Unity Center will honor this year’s “Heart in Hand Humanitarian”, Lois Gaston during its 2017 Golden Plate Awards. Among Gaston’s many accomplishments she is the former Mayor and Councilmember for City of Duarte. Gaston has been a Board of Directors Member for the Foothill Unity Center since 2002, she is involved in several community organizations such as; the Community Mediation Team, the Duarte Education Foundation and the Duarte Community Coordinating Council as well as with the NAACP Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics. She is highly active in her community and strives to make a difference in the lives of others. Event info: Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Los Angeles County Arboretum. For tickets and information, please call (626) 358-3486.
City of Hope-Sponsored Blood Drive in Monrovia Sept. 22 Monrovia-based InSource Diagnostics is teaming up with the City of Hope to host a blood drive this Friday, Sept. 22, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at InSource Diagnostics’ headquarters, 231 W. Chestnut Avenue in Monrovia. Walk-ins are welcome and appointments are also available. To schedule an appointment, visit www.iDonateBlood4Hope.org and enter sponsor code ISDM. Anyone interested in donating blood should bring a photo ID. For more information, contact Cindy Melchor at InSource Diagnostics, 626-386-5277, or email cindym@insourcedx. com “Our healthcare system is always in need of blood for patient care, particularly in times of disaster,” said Sky Countryman, CEO of InSource Diagnostics. “InSource is dedicated to helping the community, and this blood drive is a small gesture of our commitment to improving healthcare for everyone.” City of Hope is a leading
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footing from his surveillance camera, he was shocked to discover a man, armed with a hunting bow, shoot and kill a young male deer that was wandering in the neighborhood nibbling on foliage. After posting the video on social media, several people responded to the post suggesting that he report the incident. On Saturday morning he contacted Monrovia Police Department. MPD brought in California Fish and Wildlife, the agency in charge of such matters. They were able to determine
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the license plate number of the BMW vehicle the shooter was driving and traced that to Mike Rodriguez, reported to be a Duarte resident. According to Monrovia Police Chief Jim Hunt who has remained in contact with Fish and Wildlife, their officers went to Rodriguez’s residence, interviewed him, seized the venison, which had already butchered, and the deer’s antlers removed. Read the Full Story MonroviaWeekly.com
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Pasadena news Tournament of Roses® Announces 2018 Float Judges
From left to right: María Eugenia Carrion, Bradley Kaye, and James Sutton.
The Tournament of Roses has selected María Eugenia Carrion, Bradley Kaye, and Jim Sutton to be float judges for the 129th Rose Parade® presented by Honda. The judges will grant awards based on many criteria including creative design, floral craftsmanship, artistic merit, computerized animation, thematic interpretation, floral and color presentation and dramatic impact. The 2018 Tournament of Roses President Lance Tibbet will announce the award-
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winning floats the morning of January 1, 2018, on the front steps of Tournament House. “Being a horticultural professional, managing and owning a wholesale nursery, it’s an honor to welcome these professionals to the Tournament family,” said Lance Tibbet. “I’m excited to have these very talented members of the floral and design professions, judge our floats this year.” Visit www.tournamentofroses.com for complete bios of the 2018 Float Judges.
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The DACA program, created in 2012 under President Barack Obama, has allowed nearly 800,000 undocumented young people to legally live, work and study in the United States. Now the Trump administration is determined to undermine Obama’s efforts to phase out the popular program citing his highly disputatious Immigration policy. The Trump administration’s action gives Congress six months to come up with a solution for people illegally brought into the U.S.
by their parents when they were children. They’re asking the court to block the DACA decision. Numerous other lawsuits challenging the end of DACA have been filed, including by the state of California and University of California system. Dulce Garcia’s case, filed in San Francisco federal court, is apparently the first to be brought by DACA recipients, known as Dreamers, since U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced earlier this month that the Obama-era policy would “start winding down in March 2018.”
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Play Golf with Pasadena Police Officers to Support Pasadena Activities League (PAL) The Pasadena Police Activities League (PAL) will hold its PAL Golf Classic on Friday, Sept. 22 at Brookside Golf Club. The format is a shotgun start at 8 a.m. with breakfast and registration beginning at 7 a.m. The PAL Golf Classic will include breakfast, 18 holes of golf, several on-course activities (including a slider bar by Del Frisco’s Grille), great raffle prizes and an awards luncheon. Thorson Buick GMC will be sponsoring the hole-in-one prize of a 2018 GMC Terrain. There are prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places foursome. Individual golfers are $150. The goal of this charitable tournament is to raise funds for PAL so that it can continue to reach the youth of our community by providing programs and services that make a positive impact on their
lives. This year is the 20th anniversary of PAL, a national organization that came to Pasadena in 1997. It partners the youth of our community with the men and women of the Pasadena Police Department in a fun, safe and nurturing environment while providing academic and cultural activities. PAL offers homework assistance, leadership programs, various sporting activities and a wide variety of enrichment activities, such as robotics, culinary skills and arts classes that give students an opportunity to build character and form a positive relationship with our community’s law enforcement. Read the Full Story PasadenaIndependent.com
Easy Editing With Jessica Lourey: Hacks to Supercharge Your Writing on Oct. 8 This game-changing one-hour session covers meta editing (“re-seeing” your work to deepen and strengthen the writing) as well as nuts and bolts line editing, including introducing the ARISE (action, romance and humor, information, suspense, and emotion) method for evaluating the strength of your scenes. In addition, author and writing professor Jess Lourey covers the importance of: reading your work out loud to evaluate grammar, consistency, voice, and word choice; ending each chapter with a hook; replacing
dialogue tags with movement; and a discussion of whether or not to hire a professional freelance editor. Bring 10 pages of your manuscript for practice. Event info: Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: So. Pasadena Library, Community Room, 1100 Oxley St., South Pasadena, 91030 Admission: Free www. http://sistersincrimela.com Phone number: 323-8221864
Pasadena Council Endorses Rose Bowl Legacy Campaign
Former UCLA All-American swimmer donates $10 million; earns field naming rights gus HERRERA gherrera@beaconmedianews.com
The famed turf at Rose Bowl Stadium will soon bear the name of record-breaking donor Tod Spieker: UCLA alumnus, respected philanthropist, self-proclaimed Rose Bowl historian, and member of the International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame. At their latest meeting, the Pasadena City Council unanimously endorsed the Rose Bowl Legacy Campaign, an effort to raise $40 million before the stadium’s centennial birthday celebration in 2022. The campaign is spearheaded by Legacy Connections, a non-profit organization tasked with raising funds for Rose Bowl capital improvements. Since its inception in 2010, with the support of the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC), Legacy has privately raised $18.5 million in gross pledges/gifts for Pasadena’s iconic venue, according to city staff’s report. In addition to financial support, Legacy has also cultivated some educational opportunities for the Pasadena community. Their Honda Trip to the Field allows every seventh grader in the Pasadena Unified School District to visit the Rose Bowl for a tour, healthy lunch, and a chance to play on the field. Legacy is also
in the process of developing a reader program at Cleveland Elementary School. But it is their newest campaign that is generating buzz, energized by Spieker’s lead gift of $10 million, the largest donation in Legacy history. According to city staff, the Rose Bowl is facing increasingly more competition in the Los Angeles marketplace from new and renovated venues. In order to maintain the Rose Bowl as a viable and attractive destination, the Legacy campaign hopes to cover costs for several identified areas of need: - New stadium lights (approximately $2-3 million). - New stadium seating (approximately $8-11 million). - Wi-Fi (approximately $6 million). Updated safety elements (approximately $1.2 million). - Updated videoboard (price to be determined). Updated stadium concession stands and bathrooms (approximately $4.75 million). - Updates and key improvements to Brookside Clubhouse.
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MONROVIA Sept. 16 At 2:39 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Peck Road, approaching Live Oak Avenue. The officer made a traffic stop and contacted the driver. Through investigation it was determined that the driver was too intoxicated to drive a motor vehicle. He was arrested and taken into custody. He was held for a sobering period and later released with a citation to appear in court. At 12:07 a.m., police responded to a call reporting drug activity in the 200 block of E. Duarte. Officers located the reported vehicle that was occupied by two subjects. Officers were familiar with both subjects and one of them admitted to being in possession of narcotics. A search of the vehicle revealed narcotics, live ammunition, drug paraphernalia, and a sawed-off shotgun. Both suspects were arrested and a parole hold was issued for one of the suspects. At 10:39 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 2100 block of Parkrose in Duarte. The driver had a suspended driver’s license and a consent search revealed approximately 51 grams of methamphetamine, 22 grams of powder cocaine, a weight scale, cash, and dozens of empty baggies for drug packaging. The driver was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance for sales. The vehicle was stored.
Sept. 17 At 2:20 a.m., an officer on patrol observed a vehicle commit a vehicle code violation in the area of Shamrock and Huntington. He conducted a traffic stop and upon contacting the driver, the officer noticed obvious signs of intoxication. The investigation revealed the driver was too intoxicated to drive a motor vehicle. He was arrested, booked, and after a sobering period, he was released with a citation to appear in court. At 7:30 a.m., dispatch informed officers of a possible stolen vehicle heading north on Myrtle. Officers located the vehicle matching the description and license plate. A highrisk stop was conducted. The driver of the vehicle turned out to be the owner. Someone had stolen her license plate and replaced it with the license plate from a stolen vehicle that was reported to La Verne Police Department. At 7:45 p.m., the victim called police to report that he was driving in the area of Olive and Mayflower, and nearly collided into another vehicle. That vehicle followed him and when they reached the intersection of Olive and Alta Vista, the victim exited his vehicle to speak to the other driver. That driver pulled out a black, semi- automatic handgun, held it outside his driver’s door with the barrel pointed down and slowly drove past the victim. Fearing for his safety, the victim did not say anything and drove home to report the incident to police. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, driving a blue, early 2000 Honda
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crime blotters Accord with tinted windows. The investigation is continuing. Sept. 18 At 1:13 a.m., employees of a fast food restaurant in the 100 block of W. Duarte reported a male suspect at their drive-thru window making criminal threats. Officers arrived in the area and located a vehicle matching the description heading west on Duarte on the wrong side of the roadway. As an officer attempted to make a traffic stop, the vehicle fled and a pursuit ensued. The suspect vehicle collided with another motorist in the area of Huntington and Alta Vista, and then fled without exchanging information. The hit and run victim was not injured, but his vehicle sustained moderate damage. The pursuit terminated near Los Angeles and Ivy Avenues, where the driver fled from the vehicle, but a passenger was taken into custody. A lengthy search of a contained area was completed, but the suspect was not located. The passenger was arrested for making criminal threats. The investigation is continuing.
SIERRA MADRE Sept. 13 A residential burglary occurred in the 500 block of W. Orange Grove Ave. At about 3:25 p.m., officers responded to the home to find that unknown suspect(s) had entered the rear yard through an unlocked gate, sometime between 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 10 and 3 p.m. on Sept. 13. Suspect(s) entered the home
by breaking a rear stationary glass door. Several rooms were ransacked. The suspect(s) left through the same smashed glass door and fled in an unknown direction. At this time the loss of items has not been determined. Sept. 14 At about 10:55 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for traffic violations in the area of Baldwin Ave. and Orange Grove Ave. The officers determined after field sobriety tests that the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol, he was arrested and transported to Pasadena Police jail. Sept. 15 A traffic collision occurred in the 100 block of W. Sierra Madre Blvd. at about 1:48 p.m. The driver of a vehicle driving west bound was reading a text message and drifted into the right hand side of the lane and struck a parked vehicle. The driver was cited. Sept. 16 A vehicle travelling westbound with the driver apparently asleep at the wheel in the 00 block of W. Grandview Ave. collided head on with a parked vehicle at about 1:35 a.m. The driver was cited, no one was injured in this accident.
ARCADIA Sept. 13 Shortly after 3:35 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 2700 block
of Warren Way regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect stole three pairs of sunglasses from two unlocked vehicles that were parked in an unlocked garage. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Sept. 14 Before 5 a.m., an officer responded to Walgreens, 140 East Live Oak Ave., regarding a burglary report. Surveillance footage revealed three suspects smashed the front door, gained entry into the pharmacy, stole Adderall, Methadone and Oxycodone, and then fled. The suspects are described as three suspects wearing hooded sweatshirts, masks and gloves. The investigation is ongoing. Around 10:30 a.m., an officer responded to the 2800 block of Bradford Ave. regarding a burglary that had just occurred. The victim saw two suspects in her backyard using a tool to break a rear window. An investigation revealed five suspects were linked to a second residential burglary that in the 700 block of East Wistaria Ave. Two 19-yearold males from Los Angeles, a 22-year-old male from Los Angeles, a 22-year-old female from Los Angeles, and a 20-year-old female from Los Angeles were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Sept. 15 At about 9:29 a.m., an officer responded to the 00 block of East Live Oak Ave. regarding a subject taking items from a donation
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bin. The officer located the 35-year-old male from South El Monte and, during a consensual search, discovered an illegal weapon and various pieces of stolen property. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Just before 11:04 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 00 block of Fano Street regarding a vandalism report. The officer discovered an unknown suspect damaged the dead bolt lock to the condominium complex’s storage unit. No loss was reported, no suspects were seen, and no witnesses were located. Sept. 16 Shortly after 3:20 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Huntington Drive and Santa Clara Street for driving on the wrong side of the road. 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 27-year-old male from Montebello was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. During an inventory search of the vehicle, the officer discovered the passenger, a 21-year-old female from Los Angeles, was in possession of a controlled substance. Both suspects were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At approximately 9:48 p.m., an officer responded to the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department regarding a fraud report. The victim stated he completed several money transfers via Money Gram and Western Union in exchange for two live birds but never received them. The investigation is ongoing.
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FRIday - September 22 Royals of Pasadena: Rose Queen & Royal Court, Pasadena Museum of History, Sept. 22 (470 W. Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91103). In honor of the inauguration of the 100th Rose Queen, Pasadena Museum of History presents an exhibition celebrating the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Royal Court. Exquisite coronation gowns of past Rose Queens and Princesses are on display, as well as daywear, accessories and jewelry from the Court wardrobes, all generously lent by former members of the Royal Court. A special highlight are Queen’s crowns from the past century, on loan from the Tournament of Roses. For more information call (626) 577-1660 or visit pasadenahistory.org. -PASADENA
Pablo Cruise Performance, The Rose at Paseo Colorado
Sept. 22 at 9 p.m.
Pablo Cruise Performance, The Rose at Paseo Colorado, Sept. 22 at 9 p.m. (245 E Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101) From 1975 to 1985 this band toured the US, Canada and Japan extensively welcoming fans to “Climb Aboard the Good Ship Pablo Cruise.” Doors open at 6 p.m. Headliner will be at 9 p.m. Tickets range from $35 -- $68. For more information call (888) 654-5006 or visit roseconcerts.com/events/ pablo-cruise. -PASADENA
SATURday - September 23 “Baseball: A Global Pastime” Panel Discussion, Arcadia Public Library in Cay Mortensen Auditorium, Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. (20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91006). In conjunction with the exhibition “Baseball: A Global Pastime” (on view through Oct. 26 at the Arcadia Public Library), the Baseball Reliquary presents a panel discussion on the global impact of baseball. Panelists will include former major leaguer Roger Repoz, author and historian Bryon Motley and former international baseball scout Mark Garcia. The program is open to the public and free of charge. For more information, please call (626) 791-7647 or email terymar@earthlink.net. -ARCADIA
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shoes and a leash for the 19th Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk and Family Festival! For more information, email events@pasadenahumane.org or call (626) 792-7151. -PASADENA
Narrated Tours of Historic Monrovia with Steve Baker, leaving from Anderson House, Sept. 23 from 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (215 E. Lime Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Discover Monrovia’s history in comfort! Each 1.5 hour ride is held in an air conditioned Monrovia Transit van and is narrated in person by City Historian Steve Baker. Reserve early! Space is limited to 14 people per tour. Tickets are $50 per person (proceeds go to the Monrovia Historic Society) and are available at the Community Center (119 W. Palm Ave). For more information, call (626) 256-8246. -MONROVIA
Sunday - September 24 19th Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk, Brookside Park at the Rose Bowl, Sept. 24 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. (360 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103). Grab your walking
MONday - September 25 Taste of Arcadia, LA County Arboretum, Sept. 25 from 5: 30 p.m. – 9 p.m. (301 N Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007) Join us at the LA County Arboretum for the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce’s signature event – Taste of Arcadia! We will showcase the best in food and businesses from the City of Arcadia and around the San Gabriel Valley. Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Tickets are $50. Please contact (626) 447-2159 or visit https://tasteofarcadia.com/ for more information! -ARCADIA Art and Play, Pasadena Central Library Studio, Sept. 25 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (285 E Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91101). Join the library to create a masterpiece! This program focuses on the fun part of the creative process. All materials are provided. Make sure
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TUEsday - September 26 Open Mic Night, Altadena Library, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. (600 E. Mariposa Street, Altadena, CA 91001). Enjoy unique performances by musicians, storytellers, poets and more in the comfort of your neighborhood library. For more information on cost and any other questions, please call (626) 798-0833 or visit www.altadenalibrary. org/program/open-mic-night. -PASADENA
WEDNESday - September 27 Ice House Open Mic, Ice House Comedy Club, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. (24 N Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106).
The Ice House Comedy Club presents an open mic. Sign up is from 7 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Comedians will sign up and be chosen via lottery. For more information about the open mic, contact the host Ari Mannis at Ari@ AriMannis.com, or call (626) 577-1894. First come first served seating. -PASADENA
thursday - September 28 Golden Plate Awards Luncheon, LA County Arboretum Ayres Hall, Sept. 28 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007). Foothill Unity Center, Inc. presents the 2017 Golden Plate Awards honoring Ms. Lois Gaston (Heart in Hand Humaninarian Award), Minuteman Transport Inc. (Business Award), Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley (Community Volunteer Award) and Foothill Workforce Development Youth Program (Youth Award). To register, go to http:// bit.ly/2uQztsV. Tickets are $50 per person. For more information, please go to www.foothillunitycenter.org or call (626) 584-7420. -ARCADIA
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Chris Mann Delivers AT Arcadia Performing Arts Inaugural Gala Michael Tseng michaelt.binet@gmail.com
The Arcadia Performing Arts Center (PAC) held its inaugural gala last Saturday, hoping to raise funds for the arts, drama, music and theatre programs in the Arcadia Unified School District’s elementary schools. The gala, starting at five in the afternoon for VIP members, invited an assortment of guests from Arcadia, Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley. The event even received recognition from Congresswoman Judy Chu and Assembly Member Ed Chau, who both presented the Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation with an award for five years of cultural advancement in Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley. The director of the PAC, Maki Hsieh, partnered up with the neighboring Arcadia High School to have its percussion students play live music during the VIP session. Ally Huerta, a junior at the school, says, “Performing at the gala is a great experience, and we [percussion] love the lively ambiance and hope that everyone enjoys the music that we play.” During the meet and greet, guests were presented with a variety of prizes to auction for, such as a Pink Floyd album, or re-mastered catalogue of the Beatles album, which raised around $1500 dollars. Guests were also served a delicious barbeque dinner, including grilled chicken, beef, shrimp and other side dishes. For dessert, the audience was served ice cold scones and cookies, before making their way to the performance area. As the show began and the lights dimmed, the audience quieted down, and two solitary figures remained on the stage. Opening remarks were made, and the audience gave a polite
applause before silence finally took over the room. Then, NBC’s The Voice superstar Chris Mann stepped up and serenaded his audience with his unique rendition of The Phantom of the Opera’s “Music of the Night.” As he sang the final verses, the audience stood up, cheering, whistling, and calling for an encore. And to the crowd’s delight, he delivered. But this time, Arcadia High School’s Band, Chanteurs, Orchestra and Orchesis all came out for a collaborative performance with Chris Mann. The Arcadia High School Performing Arts students displayed the skill and talent that they have and showed the audience what a wellfunded arts program can achieve. Mrs.Hsieh hopes that this performance will be able to persuade the community’s residents to support the arts program, in hopes of a better future for its students. She says,“The inaugural gala is a celebration of the community coming together for a very important cause, which is equality for all students regardless of zip code. An access to arts education. Arcadia Unified was ranked 15 in the state last week, however, we’re one of the last school systems, both private and public, to integrate arts education into elementary schools. This means that right now, we’re pulling kids out of classrooms instead of having qualified credentialed teachers in art, dance, and music and theatre go into the classroom and teach each child. What I’m hoping we can accomplish today is to really come together as a community and to celebrate a success, and to celebrate all of the amazing work we have done already, which is to elevate cultural advancement, but also to look forward into a new vision, which is to provide equality to all children, and excellence and access to all those opportunities for everyone.”
Andre Vener, founding owner of Dog Haus, shares a story with friends at a recent event at the Alhambra location. – Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
Dog Haus Alhambra Celebrates Its Grand Re-Opening With Free Haus Dogs on Sept. 23 Dog Haus Alhambra is ready to unveil its transformation into a biergarten this weekend! To celebrate the grand re-opening, Dog Haus will be offering guests free Haus Dogs all day. Guests can select from any of the Haus Dog creations, with a veggie option available as well – don’t forget to order a chilled beer to wash it down! The fully revamped biergarten features 24 draught beers on the double sided 48 tap system, a brand-new patio, and of course, Dog Haus’ signature menu of
gourmet sausages, burgers and hot dogs. Available all day on Saturday, Sept. 23rd from 11:00am until 10:00pm, this Haus party is not to be missed! Event info: Saturday, Sept. 23rd 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Dog Haus Alhambra 410 E Main St Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 282-4287 Note: This promotion is only available at this location and the offer is limited to one free haus dog per person.
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Elevating Scavenging to an Art Form: Maude Woods
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hough named after one, Maude Woods is not your grandmother’s home decor. Each piece in this airy boutique is thoughtfully curated so your home reflects your personal style—not IKEA’s. Founded by designer Carrie Davich, Maude Woods has its roots in Los Angeles’ fashion design scene. Entrepreneurial at heart, Davich co-owned the popular clothing line L.A. Express for years before turning her attention to raising her children in the Pasadena area. As her family grew, so did her itch to once again dive back into business. “I stayed home for 17 years and raised three kids, and I don’t regret a second of that decision,” she said. “But when you hit your 50s, if you haven’t been working the entire time you were raising your kid it can be difficult to even get hired.” Yet staying at home indefinitely was never in the cards for the businesswoman. “You can only garden so much. Opening the shop was one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done—and totally one of the hardest.” For Davich, shifting from fashion design to home furnishings was an organic transition. Sundays were spent patrolling the Pasadena Rose Bowl’s famous monthly flea market with her sister and friends, where Davich exercised a keen eye to spot unusual finds. Each treasure was then painstakingly reupholstered, refinished and incorporated into her home to bring the item back to life. She followed that knack for interior design right to the bank. “If I had asked myself all the questions others have asked me about my business plans, etc., I never would have started,” she said. “But you have to take chances in life. You have to go for it.” Maude Woods is named for Davich’s greatgrandmother and supplies a blend of new and vintage pieces, with something to beautify
every room in the home. Though Davich continues to prowl the markets for hidden jewels for her patrons, she also carries unconventional international brands from Mexico, Turkey, Italy, South Africa and more. Maude Woods’ items are sold not only on its website, but on One King’s Lane and 1stDibs.com as well. Some pieces are luxe, some are a bargain, but all are something special. “We have something for everyone,” said Davich. “If you want a gift that you can say ‘you can’t find this anywhere else,’ come to Maude Woods.” In a cookie-cutter world, Maude Woods represents an unusual beacon of individuality. Unabashedly chic, colorful and with a true appreciation for designs past, Davich has truly elevated scavenging into an art form. Maude Woods is located at 55 E. Holly Street in Old Town Pasadena. Scoop up your next treasure by contacting them at (626) 577-3400 or visit www.maudewoods.com. You can also follow them at Facebook @maude.woods.3 and Twitter and Instagram @maudewoodsstore. Maude Woods carries transformed vintage items as well as unusual international brands for a truly unique aesthetic. - Courtesy photo
California Housing Market Defies Tight Inventory as Sales and Median Price Propel Higher California’s housing market defied gravity as existing home sales and median home price registered increases on both a monthly and an annual basis in August, the Arcadia Association of Realtors® said today. Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California remained above the 400,000 benchmark for the 17th consecutive month and totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 427,630 units in August, according to information collected by the California Association of Realtors® from more than 90 local Realtor® associations and MLSs statewide. The statewide sales figure represents what would be the total number of homes sold during 2017 if sales
maintained the August pace throughout the year. It is adjusted to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales. The August sales figure was up 1.5 percent from the 421,460 level in July and up 1.3 percent compared with home sales in August 2016 of a revised 422,190. Yearto-date sales are running 2.7 percent ahead of last year’s pace, but have curtailed since the first quarter. “While August’s strong housing market performance is encouraging, it’s really a tale of two markets. Despite sales growth across all segments of the market, lower-priced homes are particularly inventory constrained, which leads to weaker sales growth, faster rising prices and fierce competition for the
few homes that are listed,” said AAR President, Sylvia Ramos. “These homes are selling faster than historically and for top dollar, adversely impacting entrylevel buyers who are already struggling to afford to buy their very first home." The statewide median price reached its highest level in a decade and remained above the $500,000 mark for the sixth straight month. The median price rose 2.9 percent from $549,460 in July to $565,330 in August and climbed 7.2 percent from the revised $527,490 recorded in August 2016. The median sales price is the point at which half of homes sold for more and half sold for less; it is influenced by the types of homes selling, as well as a general change in values.
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PASADENA UNIFIED NAMES PRINCIPAL OF DON BENITO FUNDAMENTAL SCHOOL Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Superintendent Brian McDonald has named Paula Chamberlain, Ed.D., as the new principal of Don Benito Fundamental School, pending Board of Education approval. Dr. Chamberlain has served as an assistant principal at Pasadena High School and Blair School and taught elementary, middle, and high school during her 18-year career as an educator. “Dr. Chamberlain’s experience, knowledge, and energy, along with her demonstrated transformational leadership, ensures the continued success of Don Benito Fundamental School,” said Superintendent McDonald. Dr. Chamberlain has
served as assistant principal at Blair School, where she led the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, and at Pasadena High School where she guided the Law and Public Service and the Creative Arts, Media, and Design academies while creating strong instructional programs serving the needs of all students. Dr. Chamberlain began her career as a sixth grade teacher in 1999, and has focused preparing students at all grade levels for success in college and careers. “I am honored to serve at Don Benito Fundamental School
With years of experience under her belt, Dr. Paula Chamberlain is to become the new principal of Don Benito Fundamental School. – Courtesy photo/ PUSD
and am looking forward to supporting a collaborative community of learners focused on College and Career through a child’s K-12 academic experience,” said Dr. Chamberlain. Dr. Chamberlain has a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Pomona; two Master’s degrees from Claremont Graduate University and Point Loma Nazarene University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California.
High School Voter Education Weeks Sept. 18–29
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson strongly encourages sixteen- and seventeen-year-old students to pre-register to vote with the beginning of High School Voter Education Weeks from Sept. 18–29. “This is a terrific opportunity for educators to talk with high school students about the critical importance of voting, prepare them to participate in elections and pre-register online,” said Torlakson, who started his public service
career as a high school science teacher and coach. “Working together, we can educate and encourage our young citizens to register to vote and turn out at the polls to ensure their voices are heard in 2017 and beyond.” The Legislature in 2014 designated the last two weeks of April and September as High School Voter Education Weeks and authorized schools to designate students as “voter outreach coordinators.” Teachers can SEE NEXT PAGE
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help eligible students preregister or register to vote either on a paper form or online. Voter outreach coordinators can lead registration drives and other school activities aimed at civic participation. To support this effort, Secretary of State Alex Padilla has launched an online Back to School Pre-Registration Toolkit. The toolkit includes a new “Our Time is Now” PSA video urging sixteen- and seventeen-year olds to preregister to vote as well as sample social media posts, downloadable posters and brochures, and useful links. Pre-registration does not change the voting age, which is still 18. Instead, it allows eligible teenagers in California to complete the online voter registration form, so that they are automatically registered to vote when they turn 18. “Along with backpacks, new clothes, and school supplies, sixteenand seventeen-year-olds should
add pre-registration to their back to school checklists,” said Padilla. “Since we launched in March, nearly 20,000 students have preregistered to vote online at registertovote.ca.gov. As the school year begins, I encourage school districts statewide to use our online toolkit to inform students about the importance of pre-registration and civic engagement.” Superintendent Torlakson has long been an advocate for student civic engagement. In 2013, Torlakson and Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye joined together to establish the California Task Force on K-12 Civic Learning. The task force sought to define the skills, knowledge and dispositions that students need to be informed and involved citizens and community members, as well as made recommendations on how to achieve these outcomes for all students. The result was Revitalizing K-12 Civic Learning in California: A Blueprint for Action (PDF).
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Schools Working Together: Judson and Waldorf Form Unique Partnership to Provide High School Athletics for Their Schools Judson International School of Pasadena and Pasadena Waldorf School in Altadena both began as K-8 schools which have added high schools over the past 5 years. While the smaller size of both high schools provided excellent faculty/student ratios and creative learning options, providing competitive athletics at the high school level has proven a challenge. Thus Judson Athletic Director Chuck Fields and Waldorf Athletic Director Blake Bailey came together with an interesting solution: the formation of shared high school athletics teams. Together they applied for and gained a multi-school agreement which was approved by the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section (CIF-SS) governing body. Currently the Judson/Waldorf Eagles fall athletics program includes California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) high school girls’ volleyball team and an independent San Gabriel league boy’s flag football team. “Athletics is an integral part of the development of the whole student, so being able to create this relationship with Waldorf that enables student to grow in athletics is a wonderful opportunity” said Judson AD Chuck Fields. In their first year, the Judson/ Waldorf Eagles high school girls’ volleyball team is off to a great start
with a 3-1 record. In their second year, the Judson/Waldorf Eagles boy’s flag football team already has a trophy under their belt with a first place finish in the League of Fellowship championship this past season. Winter high school athletics will include high school boys and girls CIF basketball. “I am looking forward to the opportunities that the Judson/Waldorf Eagles teams will provide for kids from small schools to play CIF sports” said Pasadena Waldorf AD Blake Bailey.
Top row from left to right: Richard Rodriguez (coach), James Cheydleur, Aaron Balderrama,
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Jiagang (Jason) Duan; Bottom row from left to right: Ken Yoshida, Arlo Reilly, Lucas Semin, Zheyan (Gin) Cui. –Courtesy photo/ Kim Aasland, Judson International School
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Are Millennials Willing to Trade Their Vote to Erase Student Debt? Sadie gribbon, sadiegribbon@gmail.com
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alf of Millennials, 49.8 percent, would give up their right to vote for two terms in return for eradicating their student debt. Yes, their right to vote. According to a recent survey by the student
loan site credible, staggering results that exemplified what Millennials value are: technology and socializing. No shocker there. But what is slightly terrifying is that Millennials would rather lose eight years of voting rights than one year of texting privileges. 87 percent of Millennials said they would not give up a year of texting for the same clean slate. So why don’t Millennials value the power
Half of Millennials, 49.8 percent, would give up their right to vote for two terms in return for eradicating their student debt. - Courtesy photo / Chris Potter (CC BY 2.0)
of their vote? According to a USAToday poll, only 20 percent of Millennials sway toward the conservative side. With a nearly retrogressive president, Millennials don’t feel like their voice is relevant in a political sense. In their minds, their vote doesn’t matter. They are wrong. A generation that learns through tapping on glass screens to get a response and riots in the streets for their rights, fails to see how much they matter in the realm of simply casting their ballot. Demographics from Pew Research finds that the Millennial population size has surpassed Baby Boomer’s, who tend to be more conservative.Millennials have the most voting power, yet they failed to flex it in the previous election. Only about half of Millennials voted in the 2016 election according to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement. Only 8 percent of Millennials would rather pay off their debts and keep their voting rights and texting privileges, amongst other survey questions like never using a ride-sharing app again. What does this say about our country when the next generation to hold the fate of the America in their hands would rather lose their voice in the world around them to extinguish the fire of debt they are burning in?
Even more important, why should students have to suffer such debt? Instead of trading off voting rights for free college, why wouldn’t we ask ourselves how to use our political capital to change the education system which puts Millennial students in such debt. There are more Millennials receiving degrees than any generation before. But the generations ahead of them are still suffering from student loan debt. A third of people over age 40 are still paying off debt and almost 2 million adults over 60 are still paying off their debt from college. Instead of giving up our rights, Millennials should put them to good use to reform the policies put in place to make college more affordable for generations to come. States like Tennessee, Rhode Island and Oregon are already offering free community college as well as larger city-centers like San Francisco and New York which offer free community college options given students meet a minimum GPA. By using their massive political power, Millennials can vote to create a nation that pushes for more access to education and lower tuition and fees for all. That way, the metaphorical question of giving up their right to vote - or god forbid their right to text - no longer lingers.
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Mimi’s Café Goes Back to Their Roots with 20 New Dishes on the Menu Madeline PARK, Editorial Intern editorial@beaconmedianews.com
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midst the swarms of restaurants that have aspired to become more inventive with their menus, Mimi’s Cafe has taken it a step further by going back to their roots. Established in 1978, Mimi’s Cafe has long been known for their American comfort food with a slight French touch. It is here, with their charming brick walls and blue shutters, that they have managed to provide a steadfast and familiar environment amongst the changing restaurant scene. Surprisingly, this sense of familiarity is even seen in the recent changes to their menu. On Sept. 5, Mimi’s Cafe launched their new menu, with the addition of 20 new dishes. Ranging from all-day breakfast items like the Florentine Benedict to the classic Grilled New York Steak Strip, several pages have been added to their menus. Yet, despite its appearances, nearly all of the 20 new dishes have been seen in Mimi’s Cafe before, and are in fact, old classics. “When the new company, Le Duff America, took us over, they have listened to our guests and have listened to the feedback we’ve gotten. And, a lot of people said they wanted to go back to the old
menu. So this is a new menu, but it has some older items on it that we used to have before. … It’s going really good,” explained Brandon Bryan, the general manager at Mimi’s Cafe Monrovia. So what exactly is on this new menu? Many fanfavorites have returned, such as the Trio of Appetizers (chicken tenders with fried zucchini and spinach artichoke dip), the Hibachi Plate (a honey and teriyaki Asian dish served with salmon, chicken or shrimp) and the Turkey Pesto Ciabatta. Alongside these are also the Tuscan Style Grilled Chicken — which sits upon a steaming bed of mashed potatoes with juicy roasted vegetables lining the sides — and Monrovia waitress Jasmine’s favorite, the Thai Chicken Wrap — served with a spicy peanut sauce and enveloped in a vibrant, red sun-dried tomato wrap. In addition to their regular menu, Mimi’s Cafe also has their seasonal menu, meant to reflect the pumpkin-spice craze that
has taken over fall. Just a few items are their pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin spice pancakes and their everfamous pumpkin spice muffins with a gooey cream cheese center. “Everybody likes [the new additions] a lot”! Remarked Bryan, “We’ve gotten a lot of good feedback … [Some of the older staff] even said that when we had this menu back in the day, they had a line out the door at all parts of the day. Morning, lunch and dinner, it was just busy all day. We opened up every room.” From the moment one enters Mimi’s Cafe, the feeling of family is present. Seen in the warm welcome the servers give, the cozy decor and especially in the large plates of American comfort food, it is the warmth and home-like feeling that keeps customers coming back. Mimi’s Cafe is like stepping into the home of an old friend, one that will leave you feeling not only warm in your stomach, but in your heart as well.
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Taiwan, a Valuable Partner for Sustainable Development Goals—True Universality David Tawei Lee, Ph. D, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) New York is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. As with visitors from other countries, those from Taiwan love to experience first-hand the city’s famous attractions—the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and, of course, the very nerve center of global affairs: the Headquarters of the United Nations. These landmarks— the latter in particular—are symbols of equality, diversity and freedom. Regrettably, the brilliant luster of these ideals has become tarnished of late as more and more visitors from Taiwan find themselves being turned away from the UN grounds, discriminated against simply because of their country of origin. The UN is about people, yet the universality of human rights that the UN proclaims does not extend to Taiwan and its 23 million people. This mistreatment dates back to 1971, when our government lost its representation in the organization—and in the intervening decades, Taiwan has met with challenges and isolation with respect to its international situation. Nevertheless, this adversity has propelled us forward and
“As we embark on this great collective journey, we pledge that no one will be left behind” —Transforming Our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
we have never retreated, for we believe very strongly that those who follow the path of virtue can never truly be alone. While traveling the world to carry out my duties as minister of foreign affairs, I have always marveled at how Taiwan’s experience in such areas as environmental protection, public health and medicine, agriculture, education and ICT has helped our partners develop and grow. We are committed to continuing our interaction and cooperation with our friends and partners, and to maintaining global peace, security and prosperity through mutually beneficial collaboration. Despite Taiwan’s efforts and the recognition they have earned, despite the need for universality, and despite the repeated pledge to leave no one behind, the UN seems content to leave the 23 million people of Taiwan behind. In May of this year, Taiwan was refused attendance at the 70th WHA, despite having participated as an observer over the previous eight consecutive years. Rejecting Taiwan— which has invested over US $6 billion in international medical and humanitarian aid efforts
since 1996, benefiting millions of people worldwide—runs counter to common sense, and creates a blind spot in the World Health Organization’s operations, just like the one that cost lives during the 2003 SARS epidemic. This unjust treatment, however, has not and will never deter Taiwan from carrying out its duties both to its people and to the international community. As the world’s 18th largest trading and 11th freest economy, Taiwan has brought its laws and regulations into line with the UN’s human rights conventions, and in terms of living up to democratic values, Taiwan has worked as hard as any country—and perhaps harder than most—to advance equality. The Taiwanese people elected their country’s first female president in 2016, and 38 percent of their lawmakers are women. Taiwan is also home to a vibrant civil society whose civic organizations constantly reach out to the world. And whenever disasters strike, rescue workers from Taiwan’s nongovernmental organizations are right there on the ground, providing assistance, with their devotion
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obo-advisors’ are online software companies that provide investment portfolio creation and maintenance services. Customers first complete an objectives and risk-tolerance questionnaire, then a proprietary algorithm uses that information to construct an investment strategy. The software is designed by security-industry professionals, but each individual financial decision is automated and follows pre-programmed portfolio models. For this reason, many in the financial industry consider calling this technology an ‘advisor’ a bit misleading. Perhaps a more appropriate term for this software should be ‘robo-decider’. Professional human advisors also use your stated objectives to devise a financial roadmap. They research and present several investment options. However, after discussing the rationale behind the proposals, it is the client who decides the course of action – not the advisor. Robo-advisors can benefit someone who doesn’t wish to retain a dedicated financial planner. They’re useful for people who have a ‘do-it-yourself’ attitude but don’t actually want to select investments, participate in rebalancing or make other
decisions themselves. Robo-advisors have their advantages. They generally offer lower minimum investment thresholds and the cost of accessing the software is usually less than hiring a professional person. For younger investors who are beginning to build their retirement nest-egg and are saving for a long-term goal, using a robo-advisor can be a straight-forward and costefficient way to get started. However, algorithms won’t always account for important changes in your family life and work world, or recognize if your financial priorities shift. It may be convenient to allow a robo-advisor to manage your investment portfolio through a strong market. But during a period of volatility or a dramatic downturn, many investors will find reassurance in being able to pick up the phone and speak with their personal advisor. The greatest financial setbacks are often made by emotional over-reactions to market volatility. Flesh and blood advisors help make sense of the moment and can lay out a versatile plan for going forward. Few roboadvisors offer live assistance. Most interact with you almost exclusively through the web. As retirement nears and the accumulation phase makes way for the distribu-
tion phase, every investment portfolio will require a higher degree of oversight. While there are sound reasons to construct portfolios online, the potential risks from maintaining a narrow perspective increases as new variables arise. Robo-advisors generally lack the capacity to provide advice on taxes, insurance or estate planning - not to mention budgeting and cash flow management – all critical components of a comprehensive financial plan. People who need to coordinate retirement savings accounts with other individual investments or who need a customized approach for inheritance and intergenerational tax planning may find significant shortcomings in a software-based solution. In short, a robo-advisor is not a financial planner. As a consumer, you must determine the extent of service you require. With any financial investment, it is important to research robo-advisors and compare the fees and services before making a decision. As always, choose your service provider wisely. 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. The opinions voiced are for general information only.
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Monrovia City Notices ORDINANCE NO. 2017-06 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORINIA does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. In 2015, Assembly Bill No. 1236 (“AB 1236) was passed which amended Section 6580.7 of the California Government Code to require every city, county, and charter city to adopt an ordinance that creates an expedited, streamlined permitting process for “electric vehicle” charging stations” by September 30th, 2017. AB 1236 also requires every city and county to administratively approve electric vehicle charging stations in an expedited and timely manner, and it prohibits a city or county from denying an application for use permit unless it makes certain written findings. SECTION 2. Environmental Review The City Council hereby finds, in the exercise of its independent judgement and Analysis, that Ordinance 2017-06 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to the General Rule (14 C.C.R. Section 15061(b)(3)) because this Ordinance involves updates and revisions to existing administrative building permit regulations consistent with California law, specifically Government Code section 65850.7. It can be seen with certainty that the proposed Municipal Code text amendments will have no significant negative effect on the environment. Additionally, the adoption of this ordinance is categorically exempt from further environmental review as a regulatory action taken to protect natural resources and the environment in support of state and local climate action goals pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, 14 C.C.R., Sections 15307 and 15308. SECTION 3. The custodian of records for all materials that constitute the record of proceeding upon which this decision is based is the City Clerk. Those documents are available for public review in the Office of the City Clerk located at 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016. SECTION 4. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of the Ordinance have occurred. SECTION 5. Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Monrovia Municipal Code, is hereby amended by adding a new Chapter 15.56 entitled Electric Vehicle Charging Station Ordinance, which shall read as follows: 15.56 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Ordinance. 15.56.010 Intent and Purpose. The intent and purpose of this chapter is to adopt an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations that complies with Government Code Section 6580.7 to achieve timely and cost-effective installations. This chapter is designed to encourage the use of electric vehicles by removing what the State Legislature considers to be unreasonable barriers, thus minimizing costs to property owners and the city, and expanding the ability of property owners to install electric vehicle charging systems and electric vehicle charging spaces. This chapter allows the city to achieve these goals while protecting the public health and safety. 15.56.020 Definitions. ASSOCIATION means a nonprofit corporation or uninco porated association created for the purpose of managing a common interest development. BUILDING DEPARTMENT means the Building and Safe\ ty Division of the Community Development Department for the City of Monrovia. BUILDING OFFICIAL means the Building Official for the City of Monrovia. COMMON INTEREST DEVELOPLMENT means any of the following: 1. A community apartment project. 2. A condominium project. 3. A planned development. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION or CHARG ING STATION means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station or space involved for charging elec tric vehicles that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electric Code, as it reads on the effective date of this Chapter, and de livers electricity from a source outside an elec tric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle. ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL means the utilization of one or more of the following: 1. 2.
Email. The Internet.
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Facsimile.
Research. The checklist adopted by the City shall be published on the City’s website. The Building Official may require the applicant to apply for an electric vehicle charging station use permit only if the Official finds, based on substantial evidence, the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety. Such decisions may be appealed to the Planning Commission by filing a written appeal pursuant to 2.52.060 of the Monrovia Municipal Code.
FEASIBLE METHOD TO SATISFACTORILY MITIGATE OR AVOID THE SPECIFIC ADVERSE IMPACT includes, but is not limited to, any cost-effective method, condition or mitigation imposed by the city on another similarly situ ated application in a prior successful application for a similar permit. SPECIFIC, ADVERSE IMPACT means a significant, quantifiable, direct and unavoidable impact, based on ob jective, identified, and written public health or safety stan dards, polices, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
(B)
Review of the application for a permit for an electric vehicle charging station shall be limited to the Building Officials review of local, state and federal building health and safety requirements. If the Building Official determines that the permit application is incomplete, he or she shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.
(C)
If an electric vehicle charging station use permit is required pursuant to division (A) of this section, the Building Official may deny the application if the Official makes written findings based upon substantive evidence in the record that the proposed installation would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health or safety and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact. Such written findings shall include the basis for the rejection of the potential feasible alternative for preventing adverse impact. Such decisions may be appealed to the Planning Commission as provided in this Chapter.
15.56.030 Applicability This chapter applies to the permitting of all electric vehicle charging stations in the city. Electric vehicle charging stations legally established or permitted prior to the effective date of this chapter are not subject to its requirements unless physical modifications or alterations are undertaken that materially change the size, type, or components of an electric vehicle charging station in such a way as to require new permitting. Routine operation and maintenance or like-kind replacements with no structural alterations shall not require a permit. 15.56.040 Technical Review (A) In the technical review of a charging station, the Building Official shall not condition the approval for any electric vehicle charging station permit on the approval of such a system by an association, as that term is defined by Civil Code Section 4080. (B) Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant shall verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station will not have specific, adverse impact to public health and safety and building occupants. Verification by the applicant includes but is not limited to: electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas of charging station equipment and vehicle parking. (C) Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy, and the provisions of the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Mounting of charging stations shall not adversely affect building elements. 15.56.050 Duties of Building and Safety Division and Building Official (A) The Building Official shall implement an expedited, streamlined permitting process and adopt a checklist of all requirements which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with in order to be eligible for expedited review within 30 days of the adoption of this Chapter.
(D) Any condition imposed on an application shall be designed to mitigate the specific, adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost. The city shall use its best efforts to ensure the selected method, condition, or mitigation meets the conditions of Civil Code Section 714(d)(1)(A)-(B). (E)
(F) The Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Ordinance and associated supporting documentations. In accepting such permit applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant. (G)
A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the city’s adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the city’s adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the Building Official shall approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until it passes final inspection by the city.
(H)
Only one inspection shall be required and it shall be performed by the Building and Safety Division for electric vehicle charging stations eligible for expedited review.
(I)
The inspection shall be done in a timely manner and should combine inspections of multiple trades if feasible. An inspection shall be scheduled within two business days of a request.
(J)
If an electric vehicle charging station fails inspection, a subsequent inspection is authorized but need not conform to the requirements of this chapter.
(B) Electric vehicle charging stations shall be eligible for expedited review as provided in this chapter. (C) All documents required for submission of an expedited electric vehicle charging station system shall be made available on the city’s publicly accessible website. (D) Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents via email, the city’s website, or facsimile shall be made available to all electric vehicle charging station permit applicants. (E) The Building and Safety Division shall adopt a standard plan and checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with to be eligible for expedited review. (F) The electric vehicle charging station permit process, standard plans, and checklist shall substantially conform to the recommendations for expedited permitting, including the checklist and standard contained in the most current version of the “Plug-in Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” published by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. (G) All fees prescribed for the permitting of electrical vehicle charging stations shall comply with Government Code Section 17556. 15.56.060 Expedited Review and Inspection Requirements (A) For an application for electric vehicle charging stations that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan, the Building and Safety Division shall issue a building permit or other non-discretionary permit within three business days following receipt of a completed application. The expedited, streamlined permitting process and checklist refers to the recommendations contained in the most current version of the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” as published by the Governor’s Office of Planning and
If an application for an electric vehicle charging station is deemed incomplete, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permitting shall be sent to the applicant within three business days following the date the application is deemed incomplete.
15.56.070 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Use Permit and Appeals (A)
If the Building Official determines, based on substantial evidence, that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety, the Building Official shall make written findings to support this determination and shall require the applicant to apply for a conditional use permit pursuant to the provisions of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Code.
(B)
If the Building Official requires an electric vehicle charging station use permit, the Planning Commission shall approve an application for a electric vehicle charging station use permit to install an electric vehicle charging station, provided that the Planning Commission is able to make the findings set forth in Section 17.52.290 of the Code and the Planning Commission determines there are feasible methods to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid specific, adverse impact upon public health and safety.
(C) Appeals. Decisions of the Building Official may be appealed to the Planning Commission pursuant to the provisions of Section 17.52.020 of the Monrovia Municipal Code; Decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council pursuant to the provisions of
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Arcadia City Notices
15.56.080 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Requirements (A)
Electric vehicle charging station equipment shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of the Public Utilities Commission or a Municipal Electric Utility Company regarding safety and reliability.
(B)
Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated wiring, bonding, disconnecting means and overcurrent protective devices shall meet the requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code.
(C)
Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.
SECTION 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held for the project described below. The project includes the following: A. Categorical Exemption per Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – In-Fill Development; and
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City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066
Applicant: Scott Yang, Designer Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Place of Hearing: Arcadia City Council Chambers 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA
SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause same to be published pursuant to state law within fifteen (15) days after its passage, and said Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its passage. INTRODUCED this 5th day of September, 2017. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 2017. AYES: Councilmember Blackburn, Shevlin, Spicer, Mayor Pro Tem Crudgington, and Mayor Adams. NOES: None. /s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC, City Clerk Publish September 21, 2017
Publish September 21, 2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY
MONROVIA 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 Saturday September 30, 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 2:30 pm Martin, Kelly Akau, Dorothy Bise, Gwendolyn Ornelas, Briana E. Panthaki, Vispy H. Johnson, Christopher All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 14th, of September and 21st, of September 2017 by StorAmerica, 2250 Central Ave Duarte, Ca. 91010 office (626) 930-0036 Fax (626) 930-1396 9/14, 9/21/17 CNS-3050324# ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 17-41362-SS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: JAE SEUNG PARK, 316 W. HUNTINGTON DR, MONROVIA, CA 91016 Doing Business as: MONROVIA CLEANERS All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/ are: The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: HEE S. CHUNG, 730 S. HALLIDAY ST, ANAHEIM, CA 90631 The assets to be sold are described in general as: ALL STOCK IN TRADE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL, TRADENAME, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, AND COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE and are located at: 316 W. HUNTINGTON DR, MONROVIA , CA 91016 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: TEAM ESCROW INC, 6025 BEACH BLVD, BUENA PARK, CA 90621 and the anticipated sale date is OCTOBER 9, 2017 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: TEAM ESCROW INC, 6025 BEACH BLVD, BUENA PARK, CA 90621 and the last day for filing claims shall be OCTOBER 6, 2017, which is the business day before the sale date
specified above. BUYER: HEE S. CHUNG LA1883727 MONROVIA 9/21/17
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Anasheh Tahmasian Savarani FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: ES021864 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 300 East Olive Avenue, Burbank, Ca 91502, North Central District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Anasheh Tahmasian Savarani filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Anasheh Tahmasian Savarani to Proposed name Anasheh Tahmasian 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 11/03/17 Time: 8:30AM Dept: A Room: The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Arcadia Weekly DATED: September 13 2017 Darrell Mavis JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY
Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-766986-JP Order No.: 170002742-01 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/20/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held
by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor (s): RONALD CARBONE AND KAREN A. CARBONE, WHO ARE MARRIED TO EACH OTHER Recorded: 11/23/2004 as Instrument No. 04 3035658 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 4/4/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0716612 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 10/5/2017 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $296,520.75 The purported property address is: 350 N MOUNTAIN AVENUE, MONROVIA, CA 91016 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. LOT 9 OF TRACT NO. 28464, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 723 PAGES 43 AND 44 OF MAPS , IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8523017-015 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.
The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-17766986-JP . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 O r Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-766986-JP IDSPub #0131411 9/14/2017 9/21/2017 9/28/2017 MONROVIA WEEKLY Trustee Sale No. 17-06-865 Loan No. Title Order No. 170031037 APN 5771-033-021 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/28/2015. 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 10/06/2017 at 11:00AM, Lender's Foreclosure Services as the duly ap-
pointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/24/2015 as instrument number 20151478019 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Jinling Wu, a Single Woman, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA, 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 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: 325 Whispering Pines Dr., Arcadia, CA 91006. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any
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liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: Approximatey $3,255,586.12 or 21,270,046.38 Yuan RMB (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Lender, or the Trustee. 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 (626) 5795350 or visit this Internet Web site www. superiordefault.com, using the file number assigned to this case 17-06-865. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation in shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 09/11/2017 Lender's Foreclosure Services, As Trustee Louisa Zavala, Trustee's Sale Officer 9/14/2017, 9/21/2017, 9/28/2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY
HAS YOUR BUSINESS NAME EXPIRED? All Fictitious Business Name Statements filed in 2012 expire in 2017.
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LA County’s Sales Tax for Homeless Services Takes Effect Oct. 1, 2017 The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) reminds Californians that the Measure H Sales Tax for Homeless Services and Prevention, which was approved by voters on March 7, 2017, will go into effect on October 1, 2017, throughout Los Angeles County, with the following exceptions. The .25 percent tax will not be imposed in the cities of Compton, La Mirada, Long Beach, Lynwood, Pico Rivera, Santa Monica, and South Gate because doing so would cause the rate in those cities to exceed the 10.25 percent maximum tax rate allowed under the law in Los Angeles County. If and when an existing tax in one of these cities expires, the Measure H tax will be imposed in that city immediately.
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To find the correct rate for your home or business location, visit www.cdtfa.ca.gov and click the Tax Ratebutton. Please note that the new rates will not be available until October 1, 2017, when they take effect.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 - SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
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Olympic Power Couple Teams Up to Fight Blood Cancers With Team In Training Olympic track and field stars, Ashton Eaton and his wife, Brianne TheisenEaton, have joined The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training as National Ambassadors. The power couple will support this iconic endurance sports training program in its quest to cure blood cancers, the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Fresh off of their medalwinning Olympics in Rio de Janeiro last summer, the Eatons announced their retirement in January, looking for their next challenge. For their entire professional career, they have competed for different teams — Ashton for the United States, Brianne for Canada — but now they will be joining the same team, Team In Training (TNT). LLS invented the concept of sports endurance training for charity with the 1988 NYC Marathon. Since then, Team In Training has raised more than $1.5 billion for research and patient support, trained more than 650,000 people, and helped LLS invest more than $1 billion in research to advance breakthrough cancer treatments. The Eatons will be raising awareness for Team In Training’s new Offerings. No longer just marathons, Team In Training’s portfolio now includes high profile cycling, hiking and climbing events, including teams training to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. All events offer the program’s mainstay coaching, commu-
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nity support and camaraderie, and a new, innovative training app, to take teammates from training to finish line. As Team In Training gears up for its 30th anniversary, the Eatons will be raising awareness for the work LLS does to find cancer cures by advancing cuttingedge research, funded in part through Team In Training. Ashton Eaton, a two-time gold medal winner in the Decathlon, regarded as the “World’s Greatest Athlete,” says, “Team In Training is the perfect fit for Brianne and me. Our careers have been about chasing personal goals that might seem impossible, while representing something bigger than ourselves. We couldn’t be prouder to come on board.”
Brianne Eaton, a bronze medalist in the Heptathlon, adds, “We strive to provide inspiration and encouragement to Team In Training teammates and coaches, to promote personal mastery while raising funds for LLS’s mission — to find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients.” “Ashton and Brianne are set to start energizing Team In Training teammates across the country and the world,” says LLS’s CEO, Dr. Louis J. DeGennaro. “Their involvement will help us create significant awareness for LLS as we raise muchneeded funds for research and patient support to make someday today for blood cancer patients.” So join the Team! For more information on Team In Training, visit www.teamintraining.org.
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ARCADIA
$3,280,000
Arcadia home remodeled in 2005!!! 5,078 sqft of living space and a 380 sqft private guest house situated on 21,166 sqft. 5 bedroom, 4.25 bathrooms. Family room with a gorgeous view of the landscaped backyard with pool, and rare basement. 2nd floor is an entirely private loft with living space. Half-circular driveway with two automatic wrought iron gates and block walls. The guest house has an attached one-car garage right next to the separated 2-car garage. *** Must See to Appreciate ***Call Peter Wang 626-807-6725(S2431)
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SIERRA MADRE
$899,000
Peaceful and Tranquil Retreat with expansive 15,195 sq.ft. lot. In quaint Sierra Madre. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 remodeled baths, large formal living room with fireplace and beautiful views. Open kitchen, master suite, laundry area. Bonus room not include in square footage used as an office. Two car garage and storage shed. Steps away from Mount Wilson Trail head and Mira Monte park. (M455)
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MONROVIA
$659,000
Charming home in lovely Monrovia neighborhood, close to Bradbury. Open and airy living room, dining area combination. Beautiful plantation shutters. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bath recently updated. Kitchen with original tile. Indoor laundry, detached garage. Wood burning fireplace. Secluded back yard with fruit trees, shed and room in garage that would make a perfect office/ workshop. (H521) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
PORTER RANCH
$1,350,000
Elegant Mediterranean style two store home in Porter Ranch. Featuring 4 bedrooms,3 baths, upstairs bonus/2nd master bedroom, office/5th bedroom. Gourmet kitchen with dark red maple wood cabinets, stainless appliances. High ceilings, wood and ceramic tile flooring. Landscaped yard, covered patio with BBQ. Attached 3 car garage. This home is Electric Vehicle (E.V.) charging equipped. (V11523)
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LOS ANGELES
$820,000
Condo Loft In Downtown La Area At 12/F Sky Loft With 2 Beds, 2 Baths. Large Open Floor Plan With Hardwood Flooring Throughout And High Ceiling. Gourmet Kitchen With Stainless Steel Appliances Including Refrigerator And Microwave. 2 Cars Parking. Amenities Include 24/7 Concierge Service, On-Site Manager And Security Duties, State Of Art Fitness Center, Mini Theater And Large Conference/Social Room For Meetings And Private Parties. Must See!!!Call Stephen Leung 626-664-4833. (G801)
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MONROVIA
$629,000
Completely remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Monrovia. Directly across from park and near Old Town Monrovia. New air condition, new heater, new flooring. Master bedroom, new paint inside and out. New landscaping in front and rear yard. (O515)
LA HABRA HEIGHTS
AZUSA
$918,000
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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) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
EL MONTE
$748,000
FOUNTAIN VALLEY
$679,900
EL SERENO
$483,000
TEMPLE CITY
$479,000
Absolutely Gorgeous Custom Built in 2017 Two Story Home!!! 1 Bedroom & 1 Full Bath in the First Floor, 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full bath in the 2nd Floor including 1 Master Suite with 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. (R11642) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC 626-445-0123
One level home with two bedrooms, one bath features a 4,800 square foot lot and needs TLC. One car garage. Near Freemont and Mission area, close to transportation. (D2930)
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Six unit multiplex in Crestline. Ideal for business or family home with income. Three buildings. One owner’s unit 2 bedrooms, 1 bath has downstairs rental 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Second building has three 1 bedroom, 1 bath units. Third unit 2 bedroom, 1 bath.Covered parking plus off street parking spaces. Walk to grocery store, park, library, restaurants and Lake. Great condition. Nothing else like this in the mountains. (R664)
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WRIGHTWOOD
$1,228,000
Located At The Top Of La Habra Heights Mountain With Amazing Views. This 2,618 Sq.Ft. Home Offers 5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths. Cathedral Ceilings, Formal Living Room And Dining Room With Fireplace And New Laminate Floors. Two Master Bedrooms, Spa Tub. Large Kitchen With Quartz Counter Top, Stainless Appliances. Two Car Attached Garage. Guest House With One Bedroom, Full Bath, Living Room, Kitchen, Balcony. (V1976)
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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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PR IC E
$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
Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath home features!!! 2nd bedroom with beautiful French doors leading out to the second patio would make a wonderful home office. NEW garage door, NEW interior paint, NEW exterior paint trim, NEW carpet, NEW bathroom sinks. Living room features a beautiful fireplace; updated kitchen includes a breakfast bar with sliding door access to the first of two patios. Refrigerator, microwave, washer/dryer are all included in the sale. Come and see this wonderful home and you will want to make it yours! Call Noel Palmieri 626-664-8242 (M16664 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626)445-0123
$300,000
Condo in a desired neighborhood of Encino. 2 beds, 2 baths. Laminate wood flooring throughout living room and dining room area. Granite counter tops in the kitchen and bathrooms. Newer stainless steel kitchen appliances. 2 parking spaces. Amenities include refreshing Pool and Spa, Tennis Courts. BBQ areas and recreation building, with game room. Call Frank Zhang 626-283-1528. (W5460)
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BEAUMONT $285,000 Cute first time special starter home all on one level floor. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Living room with fireplace. Two car attached garage. Fenced rear yard (W1033) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
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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
SAN GABRIEL
$3,300/MO
This property is located in North San Gabriel with Great Neighborhood. 3 Bedrooms and 2 & 1/2 Bathrooms, Spacious Living Room with Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Family Room with patio door leading to backyard. Hardwood Flooring and Laminated Wood Flooring throughout. Kitchen with Granite Counter Top. Lot of Sunlight and Breeze air from the south side. Central AirConditioning, 2 Car Garage. Move-in ready. Call Stephen Leung 626-664-4833. (L8347)
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ARCADIA
$2,850/MO
Gated community located in Arcadia. The unit is situated at the end of the complex and w/t only one common wall. 3 beds & 2.5 baths. All bedrooms are on top level. Bonus Den/office is equipped w/t built-in work station & open to a covered balcony. The large living room is open to a covered front patio. The whole house are w/t newer laminated floor & newer paints. Kitchen is w/t granite counters, breakfast bar & built-in appliance including dishwasher, oven & cook top. 2 cars attached garage. Washer & Dryer are included & located in garage. The rent covered water, trash and HOA fees. Sorry no pets. Call Stephen Leung 626-664-4833. (F1141)
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ARCADIA
$2,400/MO
2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom located in Arcadia. A bonus room with a wet bar that can be converted to a 3rd room. Formal dining room, spacious living room with fireplace, a private patio with views of the community pool. Amenities include a gated courtyard pool and community laundry room (two washers & two dryers).Call Peter Wang 626-807-6725. (H760)
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