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VOLUME 20, NO. 44
Gary Sinise Named Grand Marshal of 2018 Rose Parade Staff Writer editorial@beaconmedianews.com
O Gary Sinise was named grand marshal of the 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade Monday morning. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
Sierra Madre Playhouse Hosts Ugly Lamp Contest Starting November 8th
In celebration of Sierra Madre Playhouse’s upcoming production of A Christmas Story, the Playhouse is holding the Ugly Lamp Contest. Winners of the Ugly Lamp Contest will receive tickets to A Christmas Story, Ugly Lamp Christmas ornaments, or other festive items. Sierra Madre Playhouse will be accepting lamps as contest entries on Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov.
11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Multiple lamps can be entered on separate registration forms. Lamps can be entered in either of two categories: found or made. All lamps must be in safe working condition and they must be handed over to a Playhouse representative. Lamps cannot be left on the front step. Registration for the conSEE UGLY LAMP PAGE 13
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Ex-Pasadena Cop Faces 32 years to Life in 5-Count Indictment Bail Set at $10,000,000.00 Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
A 73-year-old Pasadena man was in court Monday for arraignment on attempted murder and animal cruelty charges, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Deputy District Attorney Ryan Erlich said Lance Anthony Semkus (dob 7/30/44) faces one felony count each of willful, delib-
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erate and premeditated attempted murder, mayhem, attempted second-degree robbery and two counts of cruelty to an animal. The charges include allegations of great bodily injury and use of a knife. Arraignment is scheduled in Department D of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Pasadena Branch. Case GA102199 was filed on SEE COP PAGE 12
n a cloudy, misty morning at Tournament House Monday, actor Gary Sinise was named grand marshal of the 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade to the delight of hundreds in attendance for the announcement. Humanitarian and accomplished actor, Sinise, is perhaps most famously known for his portrayal of Lt. Dan Taylor in the landmark film Forrest Gump. Sinise will ride in the 129th Rose Parade® themed “Making A Difference” and participate in the pre-game celebration of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual both are held on January 1, 2018. Tournament of Roses President, Lance Tibbet, made the announcement at Tournament House in Pasadena. In his remarks, Tibbet referred to Sinise as someone making a difference in his community through his work with veterans. “The 2018 theme, ‘Making A Difference,’ is a way to honor and celebrate all of the people in SEE GARY SINISE PAGE 12
Pasadena Council Recap: City Will Seek Public’s Input Regarding Election Cycle
Gus HERRERA gherrera@beaconmedianews.com
The Pasadena City Council has decided to seek the public’s input regarding the specifics of how the city will comply with the California Voters Participation Rights Act (CVPRA), aka Senate Bill 415. The CVPRA, signed by Governor Jerry Brown in September 2015, is intended to increase voter participation
throughout the state by eliminating off-year elections and forcing all local elections to be consolidated with state elections on even years. Proponents of the bill argue that consolidated elections will allow tax dollars to be spent more efficiently and that higher voter turnout will ensure constituents are more well-represented via local government. SEE RECAP PAGE 13
Sports
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