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Upscale H Mart to Open in Arcadia Dec. 8 Staff Writer editorial@beaconmedianews.com
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Mart, a leading. International supermarket chain has made a final announcement of H Mart Arcadia Grand Opening and is set to open its doors at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 8.
A number of community leaders and representatives are set to participate and celebrate the Grand Opening. The Grand Opening will feature a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony followed by a Korean traditional Folk dance and Chinese Lion Dance. A variety of free gifts will be given out to new and current Hniart Smart Card members (while supplies last) as well as all shoppers, purchasing over $30 (thirty dollars). In addition, facepainting events will be held SEE HMART PAGE 12
‘Robust and unique cultural foods that also promote a rich and healthy lifestyle’
Arcadia is Sprucing Up Nicely Monica SANCHEZ monicaadeline2@gmail.com
Just in time for the holidays and Arcadia is sprucing up nicely. Finished projects and future plans for city-wide improvements are in full swing. Planning and completing projects for city improvements is no easy feat, but Phil Wray, Arcadia City Engineer, is pleased with the work accomplished so far and upcoming projects for a better Arcadia for all. According to Wray, the city has been striving to make improvements to road medians. One goal of this large project has already been met. Wray was proud to share that “We just finished our median island re-landscaping
project from Michillinda to Baldwin.” The re-landscaping done to the Michillinda to Baldwin median, and intended for future medians as well, was removal of all turf in the center of the median and replacement of plants with plants that are more drought-tolerant. These improvements are intended to spruce up the beauty of Arcadia’s streets and will make Arcadia a more water-efficient city, this saving the city money for other improvement projects. Improvements to more medians around the city are coming soon. Wray revealed that the city has the same re-landscaping intentions for the road median on SEE SPRUCING UP PAGE 12
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ARCADIA PD SAYS ‘BUCKLE UP–EVERY TRIP. EVERY TIME.’ Staff Writer editorial@beaconmedianews.com
As millions of travelers flood the roads this Thanksgiving, The Arcadia Department is partnering with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and law enforcement across the state to share an important lifesaving reminder: Buckle Up–Every Trip. Every Time. During the 2015 Thanksgiving weekend, 301 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes nationwide, and 53 percent were not wearing seat belts at the time of the fatal crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). California accounted for 42 of those fatalities. Nighttime proved even more deadly, with 57
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An Evening With Arcadia Mayor Peter Amundson
percent of Thanksgiving weekend crashes occurring at night nationally. Much like drunk driving, these deaths represent needless tragedies for families across America. Many of Staff Writer these deaths could have been com- editorial@beaconmedianews.com pletely prevented with the simple click of a seat belt. Arcadia Mayor Peter “Year after year, families are Amundson is hosting an devastated when news arrives that assembly for Arcadia resia loved one is killed on their way dents to discuss a variety to Thanksgiving festivities,” said of topics of community conSgt. Kollin Cieadlo. “These stories cern. The free event is open are just unacceptable when over to the general public and 50 percent of the deaths involve will be held at the Arcadia an unrestrained occupant. Espe- Public Library, located at 20 cially when it’s known that seat belt W. Duarte Road, on Monday, use is one of the simplest ways to Dec. 4, 2017 at 7 p.m. For stay safe while riding in a vehicle.” more information, please contact the City Manager’s SEE SPRUCING UP PAGE 12 Office at (626)-574-5401.
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Thursday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, a tax bill that slashes tax rates on corporations and eliminates deductions used by individuals, like the deduction for state and local taxes (SALT) and the deduction for interest on student loans. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), a member of the House Ways & Means Committee, released the following statement: “Instead of the tax reform we were promised, this Republican tax bill is just a massive tax cut for corporate interests paid for by the middle class, those we were supposed to be helping. First, Republicans eliminate the State and Local Tax deduction, which is currently used by over 6 million California households to prevent their hard earned dollars from being taxed twice. Next, the bill rips away critical benefits that help our students to pay for their college education by ending the student loan interest deduction and the Lifetime Learning Credit that helps students afford graduate school. It even pays for the corporate tax cuts by taxing graduate students on the tuition assistance they receive for working for their
schools. This bill even pinches students when they’re still in elementary school by taxing their teachers who for claim a deduction for the school supplies they pay for out of their own paychecks. “These are just some of the ways middle class Americans are asked to pay for corporate tax cuts, all in the name of trickle-down economics, a theory that has been repeatedly tried and shown not to work. This was a wasted opportunity to do the right thing for our economy. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, I offered amendments to improve this bill for the middle class by reinstating the estate tax, expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), and allowing teachers to deduct out-of-pocket expenses for school supplies. But all were met with unanimous Republican opposition. Instead of true tax reform that would help families achieve the American Dream, Republicans have chosen to hand a massive debt to our children, while stripping away deductions and tax help that many struggling families depend on.”
Rep. Napolitano said: “This shameful Republican tax bill is a giveaway to corporations and the richest 1 percent and a tax hike on working middle class Americans and their children. 30 percent of my residents will lose State and Local Tax deductions, averaging $17,500 per family according to the IRS, which will devastate housing affordability in my district and disadvantage California taxpayers compared to other states. “It cruelly eliminates the Medical Expense Tax Deduction, worth over $10,400 on average. This is a crushing blow to seniors and families in my district who have longterm medical needs, as well as families with children who have severe disabilities. “The House bill is terrible, but now Senate Republicans want to include a repeal of the Affordable Care Act in their bill, making it even more painful for working families. This would kick millions off their health insurance plans, spike premiums, and undermine our entire healthcare system. “H.R. 1 also abolishes the tax-exempt status of Private
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), a member of the House Ways & Means Committee – Courtesy photo
Activity Bonds used by San Gabriel Valley cities, water agencies, and transportation agencies to provide low-cost financing for vital infrastructure projects. “I join my constituents,
the California League of Cities, California Counties, State of California, and the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership in strong opposition to HR. 1. We must defeat this awful bill.”
Law Enforcement Officers Raise Over $500,000 for Breast Cancer Research Pink Patch Project raised funds for research during October
Over 260 public safety agencies participated in a campaign aimed to combat breast cancer. – Photos by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
On Tuesday, Nov. 21, City of Hope hosted more than 260 public safety agencies across the country who sported pink patches in a campaign aimed to help combat breast cancer. The collaborative effort — deemed the Pink Patch Project — managed by the Los Angeles County Police Chiefs’ Association, not only raised funds for breast cancer research at City of Hope, but helped stimulate conversation within the community and encourage public awareness in the early detection and fight against the disease. Robert W. Stone, President and Chief Executive Officer of City of Hope, Dr.Laura Kruper, Chief of Breast Surgery, Director of Women’s Center at City of Hope and Cheryl NewmanTarwater, Commander at the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, breast cancer patient shared inspiring stories of how the money will be used and the remarkable effort undertaken by area law enforcement agencies to raise the much needed funds.
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Gold Line Extension Expected to Generate $2.6 Billion and Thousands of Jobs Economic report details significant benefits to Los Angeles County during construction and in operation Recently, the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority released a report prepared by Beacon Economics, a leading economic research and forecasting firm headquartered in Los Angeles, detailing the economic benefits resulting from the upcoming construction and operation of the 12.3-mile Foothill Gold Line light rail extension to the region. The report, entitled “Economic Impact Study of the Foothill Gold Line Glendora to Montclair Segment,” quantifies the significant economic
impact that will result from the $1.5 billion investment the region is making in the six-station light rail project, including: jobs created, economic output, labor income and tax revenues. As highlighted in the 26-page report, during construction alone, the Foothill Gold Line segment will generate nearly 17,000 jobs, more than $2.6 billion in economic output, more than $1 billion in labor income and nearly $40 million in tax revenues for Los Angeles County. In addition, once passenger
service begins, the ongoing operations of the six-station extension will generate an annual benefit to the county of more than $52 million in economic output, $17 million in labor income and nearly $800,000 in tax revenues, while generating 277 jobs. “We know that investing in public infrastructure projects like the Gold Line are economic engines,” stated Habib F. Balian, CEO of the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority. “But it is always impressive to see just how much each
Pasadena Needs YOU!: Pasadena Digital History Collaboration and the Mystery Photo Collection Ryan Christopher coleman ryanc558@gmail.com
In 2010, two local librarians had a great idea. Dan McLaughlin and Martha Camacho were both librarians at Pasadena’s Central Public Library. “It was Martha’s idea,” McLaughlin tells me, in one of the many subterranean annexes of the 90 year old library. We’re talking about the PDHC, or the Pasadena Digital History Collaboration, a coalition of Pasadena institutions dedicated to preserving the city’s history. Though they had been scanning photos since 1996, the idea didn’t coalesce for Camacho until 2010. She
envisioned a collaborative network of local organizations and institutions pooling their resources—financial, intellectual, and of course, archival—to create a single, shared, publicly accessible database of artifacts relating to Pasadena’s history. After receiving a grant from California’s Eureka! Leadership program, the PDHC was created, becoming exactly that. The PDHC was founded as a consortium of participating members, consisting of the Pasadena Public Library, the Pasadena Museum of History, and Pasadena City College (specifically, the PCC Shatford Library). It has since expanded to include Pasadena’s Planning & Community Development Department,
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The Huntington Library, the Pasadena Buddhist Temple, and the Glendale Community College Library. How does it work? “To begin with,” McLaughlin tells me with a wry smile, “the PDHC doesn’t really exist.” He means the Digital History Collaboration is truly collaborative in nature, not just in name. They have no headquarters, no employee dedicated full-time to PDHC duties, and none of their “ephemera” (libraryspeak for materials) belong to them. Each partnering institution owns the rights to their materials. They can share images and accompanying information with the PDHC for the purpose of having the information publicly accessible and easily searchable on a common site. Leaders within participating institutions—including McLaughlin, current chairwoman Linda Stewart of PCC’s Shatford Library, and SEE MYSTERY PAGE 20
project directly benefits our region in job creation, economic activity and future revenues – it is a significant return on investment.” The Beacon report also highlights the secondary economic benefits for the region from private investments in transit-oriented development already made or planned within a halfmile radius of the six future Gold Line stations from Glendora to Montclair. The extension already has spurred $1 billion in private investments in residential and commercial develop-
ment, including nearly 1,200 residential units near the future Montclair station alone and one million square feet of commercial property. An additional nearly $600 million in development is planned along the corridor; with more than 1,800 new residential units and 10,000 square feet of commercial space in the works within a half-mile radius of a future station. “The economic story of the Gold Line must also include the long-term private investment that is happening around these
light rail stations as the area evolves from what was historically industrial land to suburban communities,” added Balian. “There is a unique opportunity along this light rail line to see extensive growth, allowing the region to add much-needed housing and jobs near our expanding county rail system; adding to the economic benefits of our investment well into the future.” The economic impact report can be viewed online at http://www.foothillgoldline.org/news/mediaresources/.
Magic and Madness at 40th Annual Doo Dah Parade in Pasadena Story & Photos Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
On Sunday morning in East Pasadena, a rather eclectic group of individuals and groups of all sorts of shapes, colors, sizes and political persuasions convened on Colorado for the annual ritual that is undeniably the funniest parade on the planet, The Doo Dah Parade. While few can explain what it really is all about, none can question the absolute delight of the thousands who showed up to witness maniacally talented musicians, baby throwing group and lawn chair specialists, to name a few. The usual suspects were on hand like Uncle Fester, Count Smokula and his entourage along with some wonderful anti-Trump administration hilarity as well as a contingent of Dissidents from China.
All in all the well balanced and off kilter Doo Dah Parade was one of the largest in modern history to take to the streets of East Colorado. With a nod and a wink to the late Snotty Scotty, the parade ended after an
hour and half with Doo Dah Queen Imani walking the entire route to greet her subjects. Doo Dah Parade Nov. 19. – Photo by Terry Miller
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crime blotters MONROVIA Nov. 12 Shortly before 10:29 a.m., an officer responded a residence in the 00 block of Alta Street regarding a vandalism report. The officer determined an unknown suspect likely used a piece of glass to cause a tear in the cloth convertible top of the victim’s vehicle. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. At approximately 9:49 p.m., an officer responded to a parking lot in the 100 block of East Huntington Drive regarding a vehicle burglary report. Sometime between 5:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on this date, an unknown suspect smashed a rear window and fled with boxes of books and various vehicle repair supplies. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Nov. 13
Just after 8:27 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1300 block of South Fifth Avenue regarding a burglary in progress. An investigation revealed 2 to 3 suspects broke a rear window but were seen fleeing before entering the residence. The suspects are described as black males wearing tight fitting hooded sweatshirts and driving a newer model black sedan with tinted windows. The investigation is ongoing.
At approximately 12:18 p.m., an officer responded to Hickman & Son Mechanical LLC, 11930 Goldring Road, regarding a burglary report. Surveillance footage revealed a single suspect forced open a perimeter gate, used a torch to cut a lock to a storage box and proceeded to steal more than $50,000 in pipe cutting machines and welding tools. The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male, 20 to 30-years-old, dark hair, goatee, and wearing a light colored hooded sweatshirt. He was seen driving a newer model white Mercedes Sprinter van. The investigation is ongoing.
Nov. 15 Shortly after 1:41 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 00 block of Genoa Street regarding a disturbance report. An investigation revealed a physical altercation occurred between an elderly mother and her adult son resulting in the son punching and pulling his mother’s hair. The 25-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At about 11:36 a.m., an officer responded to a commercial construction site located in the 00 block of East Duarte Road regarding a burglary report. The officer determined the unknown suspect(s) entered the construction site, forcefully broke into a locked storage container, and stole nearly $1,400.00 worth of tools. The investigation is ongoing. Just before 11:45 a.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a battery report. The officer discovered the adult son, possibly under the influence of drugs, pushed his father down the escalator outside of Dave and Buster’s Restaurant. The investigation is ongoing. The 25-year-old male from Los Angeles is outstanding at the time of this report. The victim did not require medical attention.
Around 6:05 p.m., an officer responded to Sephora, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a shoplifting report. Surveillance footage revealed the female suspect concealed merchandise, and then exited the store, failing to make payment. The Loss Prevention employee then contacted her and escorted her into the security office. Once there, the suspect’s boyfriend pushed the employee in an effort to help his girlfriend escape. Both the 23-year-old female from South Pasadena and the 29-year-old male from Pasadena were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Nov.16
Before 11:47 a.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of Crystal Court regarding a theft from
vehicle report. The officer discovered sometime between 6:20 a.m. this morning and 10:40 a.m., an unknown suspect entered the unlocked vehicle and stole the victim’s wallet containing $240.00. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.
Around 12:16 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of La Sierra Drive regarding a burglary report. The officer determined unknown suspects smashed a rear window, rummaged through the residence, but fled empty handed. The investigation is ongoing. Nov. 17
At about 4:49 p.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding an activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. Arcadia PD detectives had previously deployed decoy bicycles with tracking devices to combat the increase in bike thefts throughout the city. An investigation revealed a 44-year-old male from Azusa was in possession of the stolen bicycle, the GPS tracker, and he also had two outstanding misdemeanor warrants. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Just before 7:32 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 800 block of West Camino Real Avenue regarding a threat report. The victim stated his brother had been sending him text messages throughout the day threatening to kill him. The suspect then arrived at the brother’s house with an unknown object behind him and threatened to stab the victim. The suspect, a 32-year-old male from Arcadia, was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Nov. 18
Shortly after 10:29 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Duarte Road and Golden West Avenue regarding an intoxicated subject. Upon contacting the 60-yearold male from Monrovia, the officer noticed symptoms of alcohol intoxication and determined the suspect was unable to
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care for himself. A records check revealed the suspect also had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
At approximately 1:50 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 00 block of East Floral Avenue regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed unknown suspects shattered a rear door, stole a camera and souvenir, and fled the residence. The investigation is ongoing.
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At about 12:19 p.m. officers responded to the 300 block of San Gabriel Court regarding a victim of a self-inflicted gunshot. Paramedics from the Sierra Madre Fire Department pronounced the victim dead at 12:29 p.m. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office was contacted and responded to investigate the incident and took custody of the body. The firearm was recovered and booked as evidence. The case was sent to detectives.
At 1:58 p.m. a man came into the PD lobby to report a theft of funds from his checking account, using his debt card number. A total of three fraudulent purchases were made totaling $90.76. The case was sent to detectives. Nov. 16
SMPD officers were flagged down at about 2:00 p.m. by a St Rita church staff member. The church member advised that a female known to the area was shaking the gate and wanted to enter school grounds. Officers made contact with the subject and determined that she was a danger to herself and others. The subject was transported to Arcadia Methodist for a 72 hour mental evaluation.
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Nov. 17 A non-injury traffic accident occurred in the 100 block of Olivera Lane at about 9:00 a.m. A trash truck apparently ran into a fire hydrant and left the area. At 7:00 p.m. a resident of an apartment complex in the 400 block of N. Baldwin reported that a collective mail box was broken into and mail was taken.
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At 9:50 p.m. officers responded to a call of a battery in the 400 block of E. Laurel Ave. Both parties wanted a private person’s arrest. Following a warrants check, one of the parties was arrested and transported to the Pasadena PD jail. Both parties were cited for the battery.
How to Sell High: Avoid these Three Mistakes When Selling Your Home
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and pricing strategy should not be taken lightly. Pricing too high can be as costly to a homeseller as pricing too low. Comparing against what other homes in your neighborhood have sold for is only a small part of the process, and by itself is not nearly enough to help you make the best decision. A recently study, which compiles 10 years of industry research, has resulted in a new special report entitled “Homesellers: How to Get the Price You Want (and Need).” This report will help you understand pricing strategy from three
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Rose Leaf Ragtime Club The Rose Leaf Ragtime Club, which meets on the last Sunday of every month, will have its next musical get-together on Sunday Nov. 26 at Wang’s Place, 120 E. Lemon Ave., Monrovia, in the old town area. After stepping into the foyer, enter the separate meeting room through the door to your right. The meeting time will be from 1 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. This was recently increased from $2. For further information call Hal Leavens (626) 359-8648 or Ron Ross (818) 766-2384 or send e-mail to Ragtimeron@ TWC.COM.
Rep. Judy Chu, Sen. Chris Murphy Introduce Bill to Block Muslim Ban Implementation Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) and Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), have each introduced companion bills in the House and Senate to block the implementation of President Trump’s executive order blocking travel from majority Muslim countries. The bills, H.R. 4271 and S. 1979, would prohibit the use of any funds or fees to implement Executive Order 13780, signed on March 6, 2017. “President Trump’s Muslim ban – in any iteration - has nothing to do with national security, and everything to do with instilling fear in and of the Muslim
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community,” said Rep. Chu. “The changes in the third Muslim ban do not make this order any less discriminatory and harmful in either intention or execution. No one should be discriminated against because of their race, sex, nationality, place of birth, or religion. Doing so not only violates the Immigration and Nationality Act, it violates our American values. Our society benefits from the contributions from immigrants from around the world. That is why I, along with Sen. Chris Murphy in the Senate, introduced H.R. 4271 to block the Muslim Ban from going into effect.”
Monrovia City Council Meets on Tuesday Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, this paper is publishing a day early, on Wednesday. Because of this the Weekly will not be able to print the results of the Tuesday evening City Council meeting. While most of the issues on the agenda are relatively routine, one issue may arise. The issue of moving the municipal elections from its current date every other year in April in the following year (to coincide with the statewide primary elections) as required by state law is on the council’s
consent calendar. However, since several local citizens have been highly critical of this choice of date, it can be presumed there will be at least one person requesting to speak to the issue. Posts in social media indicate that some citizens prefer moving the election to the November prior to the current election date (to coincide with the statewide general elections). Refer to the on-line edition of this publication for information on the council’s final vote.
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No Overnight Parking Enforcement for Thanksgiving in Arcadia To help you celebrate Thanksgiving, APD will not be conducting overnight parking enforcement from Wednesday night, November 22nd through Sunday morning, November 26th. Overnight parking enforcement will resume Sunday night to Monday morning on Thanksgiving weekend. All other parking regulations will be enforced. Additionally, our Records Section and front counter will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2017. The Records Section will reopen at 6:00 a.m. Friday morning. APD will not be conducting overnight parking enforcement from Wednesday night. - Courtesy photo / APD blog
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FRIday - November 24 Stuff the Monrovia Engine at the Studio Movie Grill (410 S. Mrytle Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016) from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join the Monrovia Fire & Rescue for a special Spark of Love Toy Drive event. - MONROVIA
RUST Fest at Santa Anita park this weekend
Fleetwood Mac Tribute by Mirage at the Rose at Paseo Colorado (300 E. Colorado Blvd. #101 Pasadena, CA 91101) starting at 6 p.m. ‘Visions of Fleetwood Mac’ celebrates the classic lineup of the legendary superstar band. Tickets are $19.50, fees not included. For more information, call (888) 645-5006. - PASADENA
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2017 Winter Village Festival throughout downtown Sierra Madre from noon – 8 p.m. Join Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce for this year’s festival throughout the downtown area. Get in the holiday spirit with a Santa meet-and-greet and festivities for everyone in the family. Festivities include holiday carol singers, horse and carriage rides, special promotions throughout local businesses and a tree lighting ceremony. - SIERRA MADRE
Rust Festival at Santa Anita Park- Infield East at (225 E. Colorado Place Arcadia, CA 91007) from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Join the Rust Fest in establishing their new holiday tradition “Black Saturday” and their homage to “Heavy Metal Day” at US Festival in ’83. Celebrate vintage hard rock music featuring tributes to: Van Halen, Led Zepplin, Black Sabbath, AC/ DC, Metallica, Iron Maiden, and more! For more information, visit http://www.rustfestival.com/. - ARCADIA
Sunday - November 26 Kid’s Crafts in the Canyon at Canyon Park (1200 N. Canyon Blvd. Monrovia, CA 91016) from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Monrovia Canyon Park is offering the opportunity for everyone in the family to learn how to build small planters and sow them with California Wildflower seeds. For more information, please call Monrovia Canyon Park at (626) 256-8282. - MONROVIA Mad Science Sundays at the Kidspace Children’s Museum (480 N. Arroyo Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91103) from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Make slimy, fizzing creations with real lab equipment at Kidspace laboratory. The event is free with admission. For more information, call (626) 449-9144. - PASADENA
(626) 358-1159. - ARCADIA Free Reading Series: The Lady with All the Answers at the Sierra Madre Playhouse (87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024) starting at 7 p.m. Sierra Madre Playhouse continues its series of free monthly staged readings of American plays with The Lady With All the Answers by David Rambo, directed by Cate Caplin. Set in 1975, an incident in the life of famed advice columnist Ann Landers is depicted by Ovation award winning actress Gigi Bermingham. For more information, call (626) 355-4318. - SIERRA MADRE
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Monrovia chamber Lunch Mob at Paco’s Mexican Restaurat (200 E. Foothill Blvd. Arcadia, CA 91006) from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join the Monrovia Chamber Lunch Mob to support their chamber member and help increase their business. . For more information, please contact the chamber office at
Santa Photos at Dilbeck Real Estate (8 E. Foothill Blvd. Arcadia, CA 91006) from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Family-owned Dilbeck Real Estate invivtes the community to their annual complimentary Santa photos at their Arcadia office. For more information, call (626) 4456701. - ARCADIA
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Sally & George at the Coffee Gallery (2025 Lake Ave. Altadena, CA 91001) starting at 8 p.m. Sally & George is a duo comprised of Shelby Means on upright bass and Joel Timmons on electric guitar. Tickets are $18. For more information, call (626) 798-6236. - ALTADENA
WEDNESday - November 29 Wine & Song: Salty Suites ad Kylie Rothfield at Arroyo Seco Golf Course (1055 Lohman Ln. South Pasadena, CA 91030) starting at 7 p.m. The Salty Suites are an innovative, genrebending, good time band consisting of Scott Gates on mandolin, Chelsea Williams on guitar, and Chuck Hailes on upright bass. Kylie Rothfield was on NBC’s hit TV show, The Voice, and was chosen by Alicia Keys. Tickets are $15. For more information, call (323) 769-3500 or visit http://deepmix.thundertix.com/events. - SOUTH PASADENA Chinese American Film Festival at the Crowell Public Library (1890 Huntington Dr. San Marino, CA 91108) from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an hour of short subjects featuring “Chinese Dream”, “Citizen”, “Wishing Box” and
“Butterflies in the Dark”. Don’t miss this free opportunity to watch some special films. - SAN MARINO
thursday - November 30 Third Annual Holiday Luncheon & Boutique at the Cancer Support Community Pasadena (361 S. Raymond Ave. Pasadena, CA 91105) from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The community is invited to join the Cancer Support Community Pasadena for the third Annual Holiday Luncheon & Boutique with special guest speaker Fritz Coleman. The event will feature shopping from various vendors and tours of the new offices. Lunch is provided by The Spot Gourmet. Please RSVP by Nov. 26. For more information, call (626) 796-1083. - PASADENA Holiday Tree Lighting at the Farmer’s Market (Meridian and El Centro South Pasadena, CA 91030) from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Kick off the holiday season with the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony for everyone in the family. Enjoy an evening filled with activities. For m ore information, call (626) 403-2820. - SOUTH PASADENA
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LA Children’s Chorus Rings in Season with Special Guest and Members of L.A. Philharmonic Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC; based in Pasadena), one of the world’s foremost children’s choirs, rings in the holidays with special guest, Grammy Award-winning opera singer Susan Graham, and members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in a concert featuring the world premiere of Los Angeles-based composer Paul Gibson’s Ring Out, Wild Bells – based on Tennyson’s beloved poem and arranged for chorus, organ, strings and handbells – as well as a range of sublime classical works, joyful holiday carols and poignant readings on Sunday Dec. 3, 7 p.m., at Walt Disney Concert Hall, as part of the LA Philharmonic’s prestigious “Sounds About Town” series. LACC Artistic Director Anne Tomlinson leads the program of musical selections interspersed with readings drawn from such universal themes
as creation, hope and change by E.E. Cummings, Kenneth Grahame, Theodore Roethke, Robert Louis Stevenson, St. Francis of Assisi and Fra Giovanni Giocondo. Part of Los Angeles Philharmonic’s “Sounds About Town” Series, also Includes Works by Dale Trumbore, Nick Strimpel, Bach, Holst, Vivaldi, Debussy, Praetorius and Thompson; and Readings by E.E. Cummings, Kenneth Grahame, Theodore Roethke, Robert Louis Stevenson, St. Francis of Assisi and Others “This evening of music and poetry was inspired by ‘A Festival of Lessons and Carols,’ a cherished annual Christmas Eve tradition introduced in 1918 by King’s College Choir in Cambridge, England, that touches on universal human experiences through thoughtful verse and moving song and has been broadcast around
the globe by the BBC every holiday since 1930,” says Tomlinson. In addition to Gibson’s work, LACC performs Kim André Arneson’s “Even When He is Silent” and “This Christmastide” by British Academy Awardwinning composer Donald Fraser, and reprises Dale Trumbore’s “Breathe in Hope,” which was commissioned for and premiered by the Chorus in May. Graham joins the Chorus for the holiday carols O Holy Night, A Christmas Lullaby and Now Have Good Day by Derek Holman. The eclectic program also includes Thompson’s Velvet Shoes and Choose Something Like a Star; “Bereite dich, Zion” from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio; Praetorius’s Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming; “Et exultavit” and “Esurientes” from Vivaldi’s Magnificat; “Hymn to Dawn” from Holst’s Rig Veda, a collection of hymns inspired by the composer’s interest
Los Angeles Children’s Chorus. – Courtesy photo / Jamie Pham
in Sanskrit and Hindu religion and poetry; and Debussy’s Noël des enfants qui n’ont plus de maisons. Five of LACC’s highly regarded ensembles perform separately and combined. Tomlinson conducts the chorus’s Concert Choir and
Chamber Singers; Associate Artistic Director Mandy Brigham leads the Intermediate Choir; Diana Landis leads the Apprentice Choir; and Dr. Steven Kronauer conducts the Young Men’s Ensemble. Tickets start at $20; children ages 6-17 are half
price. (Suitable for children ages 6 and up). For tickets and information, visit www.lachildrenschorus. org/sounds-about-town or call (626) 793-4231. Walt Disney Concert Hall is located at 111 South Grand Avenue at First Street in downtown Los Angeles.
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Original Celtic Woman Chloë Agnew live at St. Luke’s Monrovia Dec. 1
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inh Q. Lê: “The Scrolls: Distortion” is on exhibit at Schoshana Wayne Gallery through Dec. 23. This is the artist’s 7th solo exhibition at the gallery. “The Scrolls Distortion” is a continuation of the artist’s work dealing with memory. Previous series focused on fragmented memory or piecing together reconciling of painful histories while this exhibit emphasizes memory as a landscape. Lê was born in Vietnam in 1968 and his family moved to the United States in 1978. He returned to Vietnam in the 1990s and currently resides in Ho Chi Minh City. In the main gallery, Lê’s photographs, which are an incredible 164 feet long and four feet wide, are draped over metal cylinders that hang from the ceiling. The ends of the images pile up like waves on both sides of a white platform that sits below. The portraits are elongated and distorted; you have to look hard at times to decipher the images. It reminds me of what happens when you press Silly Putty against a Saturday morning newspaper cartoon and stretch it, only the colors of the Le’ photos are vibrant and not faded copies. Just like memories and dreams – recollection blurs, change and are harder to recall over time. Landscapes, like memories change over time as well, they shift, erode and reconstruct to form new vistas. The scale images are so immense they actually become sculpture as much as photography. The photo rolls are filled with both Lê’s images and those taken from Hollywood films about Vietnam, a prison camp in Cambodia and portions of murals from the Cambodian Royal Palace. The images are stretched sideways, inverted and
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“Chloë’s Christmas” concert to feature special guest Dermot Kiernan
Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room – “Love Transformed into Dots”, 2007. Photographed courtesy of Ota Fine Arts, Tokyo/Singapore; Victoria Miro, London.; David Zimmer, New York. - Courtesy photo / Jeff Davis
merged with other snapshots to create a collage. You can pick out sections of soldiers, upside down monks, skulls, women cloaked in hoods and other elongated building fragments (some are undecipherable). The majority of the photographs are actually unseen, furled like a sail at the base. It would be interesting to display the works using a looping conveyor belt placed against the gallery wall in order to view the hidden portions of the images. In the second, smaller annex of the gallery five of artist’s woven works are presented. They are a merger of the Khmer Rouge’s S-21 prison and murals of a Cambodian Epic poem. These works are more approachable in terms of size and you can take in the entire picture, although like the hanging photos they are distorted. The weaving of the two images creates a sense of pixilation or digitization that requires one to step back and reform the image or try to separate the combined work into the components. Other Opportunities: The Hawthorne Arts Complex is having an open studio party Dec. 2 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Dec. 3 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit the studios of the 30 artists and see their works and studios in person. Artists include
painters, photographers, ceramicist, fiber art and jewelry makers. There will be music, food and entertainment as well. Admission is free and there is ample parking on site. 13040 Cerise Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250. Artists will also have the opportunity to tour 40,000 square foot facility and the 50 newly constructed studios. The Broad still has standby tickets available for Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors. https://thebroad. org/art/special-exhibitions/ yayoi-kusama-infinitymirrors#faq Standby tickets are available every day except Mondays and the best odds are achieved by arriving VERY early on Tuesdays through Thursdays; additional hours have also been added during the holidays. The exhibit encompasses six of Kusama’s mirrored infinity rooms, kaleidoscope environments, large scale installations, key paintings, sculptures and works on paper the 1950s to the present. Please note, you have to wait in line for each individual infinity room once inside the museum and the experience lasts about 30 seconds per room (If you like waiting in lines at Disney you’ll love this!). The exhibit is travelling through seven North American museums from 2017 – 2019.
“Ireland’s Celtic Songbird,” Chloë Agnew, a founding member of Celtic Women, will join special guest Dermot Kiernan to present Chloë’s Christmas, a holiday concert, on Friday, Dec. 1, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Monrovia. Tickets to the 7:30 p.m. concert may be ordered at ticketleap.com for $20 plus $2 handling. Agnew, a friend of the St. Luke’s community, and Kiernan, a regular visiting singer with the choir, will perform an evening of their favorite holiday music in the church’s exquisite visual and acoustic setting. A performer since childhood, Chloë Agnew appeared in the PBS special Celtic Woman at fourteen. The US response led to a debut album that remained on the Billboard World Music Chart for 81 weeks. That and the group’s next two albums went on to hold the top three positions on the chart. Agnew was named 2012 Female Vocalist of the Year at the
Chloë Agnew, a founding member of Celtic Woman, and special guest Dermot Kiernan will perform in concert on Friday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Monrovia. - Courtesy photo
Irish Music Awards. The following year, she moved to Los Angeles to launch a solo career. Her appearances have included touring internationally with some of America’s most distinguished orchestras. Dermot Kiernan has toured extensively with Dublin’s Pro Cathedral and Christchurch Cathe-
dral Choirs, appearing as a featured soloist for their recordings and concerts worldwide. In 2009, he joined The Celtic Woman Aontas Choir and toured with it across the globe. He was later named its choir leader/director. Now based in Los Angeles, he performs, directs and teaches across the country.
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Pasadena Unified Invites Families to Middle and High School Night Families are invited to “Make PUSD Your First Choice,” an introduction to the middle and high schools of the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD), on Tuesday, Nov. 28, from 6-8 p.m. at the PUSD Educational Center, 351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena. Families can learn about STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), arts, college and career academies, internships, and athletics available at PUSD’s secondary
schools. “With a rigorous curriculum that challenges students to be self-thinkers while preparing them to be successful in the path to the college of their choice, the middle and high schools of PUSD offer a sense of community where students are encouraged to be leaders and innovators, and pursue their passions in academics and athletics,” said Superintendent Brian McDonald.
At 6 p.m., the focus will be on middle schools which serve students in grades 6-8. School principals and representatives will discuss the challenging academic programs offered at each middle school, from science and accelerated math to arts and global languages. At 7 p.m., principals, school representatives, and students from PUSD high schools will discuss the challenging and enriching
academics, vibrant visual and performing arts, and elite athletics that are equipping students with the interpersonal and academic skills to be competitive in college and careers. PUSD’s annual 2018-2019 Open Enrollment-School Choice is Jan. 11 – Feb. 2, 2018. Online applications will be accepted for themed, magnet, and specialized schools and programs at www.openenrollment.info
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Native American Educators Who Deserve Recognition Names of outstanding Native American Educators inducted into the Youthon-the-Move International Educators’ Hall of Fame (IEHOF): 1. Mr. David Risling, (1994), Hoopa “Father of Indian Education” UC Davis; Co-founder, DQ University. Help get passage of the federal Indian Education and Indian Tribal Community
Colleges act. 2. Sarah H. Hutchison (1995), Cherokee- Counselor and Professor Native American Studies, UC Davis; Co-founder, DQ University 3. Jack Forbes (1996) Lenape; UC Davis professor emeritus of Native American Studies and Anthropology. Founder of the Native American studies at UC Davis. 4. Morgan g. Otis, Jr.
Ph.D. (1998) 5. Dr. Lionel R. Bordeaux (1999), Lakota; Rosebud Sioux, South Dakota- President of Sinte Gleska University (SGU); key in the Indian country’s tribal college movement since 1973—the longest continuous serving tribal college president. 6. Lehman L. Brightman (1999) Contra Costa College Professor, Sioux and Creek,
Founder and National President of United Native Americans (UNA); established and coordinated the first Native American Studies Program in the United States at UC Berkeley 7. Carl Nelson Gorman (2001) Navajo; as Navajo Code Talker, helped win WWII, Marine; Instructor in Native American Art at UCDavis where the NC
System and in other cities in Southern California. Barbara served as a teacher’s aide. Barbara lobbied for U.S. federal funding to establish educational programs there. 10. Harley Lobo (Acjachemen) - Long time educator in Southern California (a Principal) worked hard to enhance the Native American curriculum in San Juan Capistrano.
Gorman Museum exists. 8. Dr. Kogee Thomas (2014), Creek, Professor UCLA and University of California Irvine (UCI). Organizer: Indigenous People Conference held in May 2017 at UCI. 9. Barbara and Nathan Banda (Acjachemen)- Introduced Native American curriculum into the San Juan Capistrano School
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for children (Weekends only). H Mart is an upscale supermarket with more than 90 stores in U. S nationwide. It serves both traditional Asian and international food, with fresh produce, meat, poultry, and fishery. H Mart is also known as the 'One-Stop Shopping' place for all shoppers’ indifferent ethnicities, backgrounds and ages. H Mart Arcadia is over 40,000 square feet of retail space and will be placed in 1101 West Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA. 91007. By directly providing products directly from its California warehouse and local farms, H mart Arcadia will retain and elevate its freshness to meet customers' needs. "On behalf of the residents of Arcadia I welcome H Mart. We are excited and honored that H Mart has chosen our great town for a location for their grocery store; it is a win-win, great for the community and great for H Mart. I wish them many, many years of success here in. Arcadia,"
said Arcadia Mayor, Peter Amundson, H Mart President Brian Kwon said, "As H Mart would like to give special thanks to Arcadia and the surrounding communities for loving our Arcadia store, we will prepare hard every day to serve customers and go beyond any expectations of our opening." And added that Hmart Arcadia will be a new destination where customers can truly enjoy 'Good for all' H Mart is a 34 years old supermarket chain, which started with first store in Woodside, NY in 1982, offering robust and unique cultural foods that also promote a rich and healthy lifestyle. Today Hmart operates more than 90 stores in 14 states and in one of the leading international supermarket chains in the United States. In 2014, Hmart was recognized as one of the fastest growing retailers in the National Retail Federation's HOT 100 RETAILERS (#13 Hmart). In 2016, Supermarket News has listed Hmart as one of the Top 50 Small Chains and Independents in the United States & Canada.
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Baldwin to Holly. The city plans to begin this part of the median improvements project next year in the early spring or possibly winter. Improvements to the Baldwin to Holly median will take about a couple of months to complete. With other planned projects for the future, Wray said it’s a “long stretch but quite a bit happening.” For instance, there’s a project coming up in this year’s budget, but it’s not going to begin until after Summer 2018. This project will entail the rehabilitation of the pavement from Santa Clara to Fifth Avenue and will also include landscaping of some of the parkways and medians, improvements to traffic signals, and adding electrical installations for decorations or other city uses. Wray is unsure of when this planned project will be finished because it’s such a big project and encompasses a lot of details. He estimated that it might take three months, but possibly more time will be needed to complete the work. Although, he believes the project will turn out well due to the budget his team has to work with, a whopping $2 million. If you would like more information about city-wide im-
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provement projects, please contact City Engineer Phil Wray at (626) 254-2705 or speak directly to Arcadia’s City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto at (626) 574-5401. City-wide
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NHTSA estimates that proper seat belt use reduces the risk of fatal and serious injuries. In 2015, approximately 13,941 people survived crashes because they were buckled up. If everyone had worn their seat belts that year, an additional 2,804 lives could have been saved. NHTSA’s research also reveals that males are more likely to be unbuckled than females in a fatal crash, and that younger drivers are also at greater risk of being unbuckled. The Arcadia Police Department’s goal for the ‘Buckle Up—Every Trip. Every Time.’ seat belt awareness campaign is to save lives. This campaign reminds Thanksgiving travelers, and all drivers, about the importance of buckling up–every trip, every time. Thanksgiving should be a happy time, not a tragic one. Additionally, OTS statewide data reveals that of the 42 killed during the Thanksgiving weekend, 18 were alcohol involved deaths. While alcohol remains the worst offender for DUI crashes, The Arcadia Police Department supports the new effort from OTS that aims to drive awareness that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” Prescription medications and marijuana can also be impairing by themselves, or in combination with alcohol, and can result in a DUI arrest.
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Arcadia Beautiful’s Plant Enthusiasts Gather in Arcadia to Show Their Ferns and Growing Tips Holiday Decoration Awards Are Coming To Town Galen PATTERSON editorial@beaconmedianews.com
It’s already November and Santa and his elves are starting to gear up for the Holiday Decoration Awards on December 14. As the excitement of the season kicks in, haul out your decorations, string your lights, and spread holiday cheer. Judged by the Arcadia Beautiful Commission, this annual event recognizes properties decorated in the most festive and creative ways. Get ready to deck the halls and illuminate the community with holiday spirit! “The Holiday Decoration Awards are a great tradition in the City of Arcadia. This contest recognizes residents who enjoy displaying their holiday spirit,” said Jan Shimmin, Chairperson for the Arcadia Beautiful Commission. To be considered for an award, please have your decorations up before Monday, December 5. Once your home is decorated, leave your lights on until 10 p.m.
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for nomination and judging purposes. Winners of a Holiday Decoration Award will receive a yard sign, holiday gift, and a personal visit from the Santa Squad on Thursday, December 14. To nominate a property for consideration, please call the City Manager’s Office at (626) 574-5434 or email lshakarian@ArcadiaCA.gov before Monday, December 5. Please include the complete address including the street, avenue, etc. Properties are only eligible to win every 4 years.
Rows of potted plants run along two walls of a meeting room at the Los Angeles Arboretum. Members slowly filter in and mingle, discussing anything and everything biological. This is the most recent meeting of the Los Angeles International Fern Society. Norman Nakanishi is a retired high school agriculture teacher whose passion for plants has been a dominant theme in his life. Nakanishi grew up on a strawberry farm, and in high school became fascinated by rare and exotic plants. The fern that piqued his interest is called a Staghorn Fern, a peculiar species that resembles the upside-down bust of a slain and stuffed trophy buck. Staghorns grow naturally in jungles and require high temperature and humidity. They are an epiphytic species, meaning they grow on other organisms, like trees, without stealing nutrients or impacting the host negatively. They attach and exist, like a tenant who always pays rent on time and handles its own expenses. “There are 18 species of Staghorns around the world,” says Nakanishi. Minutes later, member Fernando Orellana enters the room with an almost-perfect Staghorn he has raised, not an easy task in southern California’s dry climate. The meeting is soon brought to
order, and after guests are publicly made welcome, members begin the “show and tell” phase, where they bring up species they found and educate their fellow enthusiasts or have questionable specimens identified. Don Delano, a horticulturalist, newly appointed board member for the 48th District Agricultural Association, and farmer at The Farm at Fairplex grabs the attention of the room and begins to share his wealth of knowledge with the club. Delano calmly explains the contents of soil mixtures and the roles of different components in them. He crushes pearlite between his fingers, explaining how it is made and where it comes from. Then he elaborates on its uses and size differentials to help paint a better picture of its importance in home-growing plants. Delano demonstrates the best method of properly dissecting ferns while surgically cutting away at the root structure of a Boston Fern. Within minutes, he is mixing soils and potting tiny ferns that will take months to grow into the magnificence of the parent plant, but with Delano’s help, they will survive to maximize the amount of pollutants they take in from the air. After the demonstration, members mingle and eat a plethora of sweets and goodies provided by each other. One member, who commutes to the meeting from Indio, CA, has
Horticulturalist Don Delano educates his audience on the root structure and soil composition of a Boston Fern. – Photo by Galen Patterson / Beacon Media News
brought his own homemade ice cream to share. The night concludes with a silent plant auction. Members wait patiently to hear their number called as Donna Radoumis, head of publicity for the club, shares her story and love for the organization. She points to a neonatal anesthesiologist, a real estate agent, and Elaine Baxter, a home wife, demonstrating the diversity of the people and how they come together to share their love for nature. “These are the greatest group of people,” says Radoumis.
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ChefBox in South Pasadena Offers a New Option for Your Next Meal An innovative way to serve prepared meals throughout the community by passionate and talented local chefs Sedonah NAJERA, Editorial Intern editorial@beaconmedianews.com
The prepared meal industry has become a popular food trend lately.
People tend to purchase prepared meals to for workouts or to changing their meal habits. However, ChefBox is enhancing the idea of prepared meals to where it includes everyone and anyone who
wants high-quality meals. Following the success of the meal-in-a-box concept, ChexBox has created a unique takeout establishment filled with an array of prepared meal boxes filled with a variety
ChefBox offers an open-shelf concept that showcases meals created by local chefs. - Courtesy photo / Justin Nguyen
of cuisines. There are 10-15 talented local chefs that prepare the meals representing a variety of food styles. ChexBox is a completely new kind of food establishment with an open-shelf concept that allows local chefs the chance to sell their food to the community. Meal boxes can be picked up in- store, ordered online, or delivered, offering flexibility and convenience to meet the needs of the consumer. Co-founders Patricia Huang and Albert Chu believe that ChefBox can help bridge the gap between high-quality cuisines that foodies crave on a daily basis and the talented chefs who prepare them. After identifying a gap in the to-go meal options market in Southern California, the duo came up with the idea of matching top-quality
culinary talent and hungry consumers with a straightforward, efficient storefront concept. “We noticed that many local chefs have limited outlets to prepare their food for the community outside of catering and opening an expensive restaurant, and there is a huge demand for highquality meals without all of the preparation that goes into cooking at home,” said co-founders Patricia Huang and Albert Chu. “We are simply matching these two groups of individuals to provide convenient, delicious food options to people just like ourselves.” This new concept allows local chefs the opportunity to gain a following within the community, further expanding their culinary careers and opportunities. It gives chefs the chance to continue their passion and share their food
for everyone within the community. ChefBox plans to expand their roster of chefs within the next couple of months. In addition to innovative ways to serving food, the boxes that are used for the meals are entirely eco-friendly created from reusable plastic and compostable containers. CheBox also ensures that any food doesn’t go to waste. Once the meals are about to surpass their freshness date, they are donated to local homeless shelters and food banks. ChefBox is now open at 434 South Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030. Business hours are from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. every day. Customers are welcome to visit and meet the chefs to sample their unique offerings at in-store tastings every month. For more information, please visit http:// www.eatchefbox.com.
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California Home Sales Tick Higher from September, but Log Lower From a Year Ago Condominiums and townhomes recorded higher median price and sales on monthly and annual basis
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CEO Jesse Dillon is the fountainhead of Beacon Media News’ energy, he believes positivity begets positivity. If his employees are positive and productive in their daily life, it will reflect in the attitude they bring to the office. Monday meetings serve a core purpose for the team. Those sixty minutes are a time for recognition on the exemplary, reviewing Stephen R Covey’s 7 Habits, and creating a goal to reach
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Monrovia Weekly and Pasadena Independent for over 20 years. Their vision strives to be the leading provider for local and relevant information, which engages the community and impacts the world one person at a time. Their longevity within this ever changing business is due in part to the strategies they implement at the office. Everyone at Beacon Media News follows the 7 Habits of Highly Successful People.
California home sales lost momentum in October to post the first back-toback annual sales decline in more than a year as a stubbornly low supply of available homes for sale continued to plague the market, especially at the more affordable price ranges, the Arcadia Association of Realtors. Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 431,020 units in October, 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 October pace throughout the year.
It is adjusted to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales. The October sales figure was up 0.8 percent from the 427,460 level in September and down 3.4 percent compared with home sales in October 2016 of a revised 446,150. Year-to-date sales are running 1.7 percent ahead of last year’s pace, but the annual sales pace has been declining since the first quarter. “As we enter the fall home buying season, we’re seeing signs of the market slowing as eroding affordability and persistently low housing inventory cut into home sales,” said 2017 AAR President, Sylvia Ramos. “Moreover, the looming tax reform bill that eliminates important incentives that help first-time homebuyers and existing homeowners will only further adversely impact the housing market.” After reaching its highest level in a decade in August, the statewide median price declined for
the second straight month in October but remained above the $500,000 mark for the eighth straight month. The $546,430 October median price dropped 1.6 percent from September’s $555,410 price but climbed 6.1 percent from the revised $515,170 recorded in October 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. “While October’s yearto-year price gain was the lowest in five months, we’re still seeing solid price increases, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area. In fact, 20 of the tracked counties recorded strong double-digit, annual price gains,” said AAR Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Cooper. “As for home sales, we expect to see yearover-year sales softening in the upcoming months, primarily because of the high sales levels posted in October and November of 2016.”
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Float Lifts Us Up Where We Belong
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asadena’s Burlington Arcade is a rainbow—and Float its pot of gold. Fixed at the end of the dreamiest alleyway in town, this cafe has a fresh set of owners who are introducing small— but delicious—additions to Float’s popular menu. “It’s like a fresh coat of paint, learning something new every day” said Joyce Abou Chaaya, who left a career as a mechanical engineer in Lebanon to take over the cafe with her husband, Eddie Pashayan. “You may want to call it destiny or luck... today we are the proud owners of Float.” Established in 2012, Float is known for its gourmet sandwiches, coffee and their eponymous ice cream floats. To Abou Chaaya, these and other unique elements blend to create a ray of light in the city. “Our staff has a major impact on the Float experience—they create this positive atmosphere at the cafe that is contagious and reflects on our customers,” she said. “And our partners: the baker who prepares our bread; the driver who delivers our pastries every morning; the Manufactory team (our coffee partner)—they always go beyond above and beyond to provide support and assistance.” The ambiance of the arcade lends itself to Float’s success, too. “Our location is more than photogenic and picturesque,” said Abou Chaaya of the innately Instagrammable shop. “It takes you to
Europe in the mid-twentieth century.” As new owners, much of their transition was turnkey: 60 percent of their patrons are repeat clients, coming back for favorites like the Chipotle Bacon Club and Cold Brew Float with Fosselman’s vanilla bean ice cream. Yet, like any great menu, there was also room for change. “One of the first things we introduced was the breakfast bagel,” explained Abou Chaaya, who noted the lack of hearty morning bites. “We’ll be soon adding new
items, such as cream cheese and lox bagels and some open faced toasts: avocado and boiled egg toast, ricotta with fruit, honey or jam, and labneh toast,”—in honor of Abou Chaaya’s Lebanese roots. Plenty of events are on the horizon for Float, too. A temporary hot chocolate bar will tempt the Float crowd Thanksgiving weekend, and the cafe will participate in South Lake Avenue’s Holidayfest celebration on Saturday, Dec. 2 with their neighbor, Folia Collective. On Dec. 17, the shop will
host its first gingerbread house decoration workshop, where a portion of all proceeds will be donated to a local charity. “Our target is to bond with our customers,” said Abou Chaaya. “We want to create local events where they can hang out with their families while giving back to the community.” Together, Pashayan and Abou Chaaya have plans: to expand, to partner with fellow businesses—you can even get your Float fix now through Postmates. For the time being, the effort is on
getting the word out—and enjoying the process of shifting professional gears. “Here, coming to work doesn’t feel like work,” said Abou Chaaya. “It feels like being with friends every day.” Float is located in the Burlington Arcade at 380 S. Lake Avenue in Pasadena and are open seven days a week. Contact them at www.floatpasadena.com | hello@floatpasadena.com | 626.844.3488 and follow along on Facebook and Instagram @floatpasadena
Top right, husband-andwife team and new owners of Float Pasadena, Eddie Pashayan and Joyce Abou Chaaya. Float is known for its delicious sandwiches, gourmet coffee and signature
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Career Corner: What is Your Biggest Weakness? Angela COPELAND, angela@copelandcoaching.com
One of the favorite interview questions of hiring managers continues to be, “What is your biggest weakness?” This is a tough question all the way around. If you are too honest, you may eliminate yourself from consideration and not get the job at all. But, if you’re not honest enough, you may come across as evasive. So, what can you do when you’re asked this question during a job interview? The very first thing to do is prepare. There’s a good chance you will be asked this question, so think about it in advance. Write down how you might answer the question, and practice your answer. Share your thoughts with a friend (or two), and get feedback. Find out what you could do better, and put time into perfecting your response. Don’t give an answer that is truly critical to the job. For example, if you are interviewing to be a project manager, don’t confess that you struggle with organization and are
often late on deadlines. These qualities are key to succeeding as a project manager and would immediately eliminate you from consideration. On the other extreme, don’t give an answer that is not genuine. Many job seekers tend to give answers along the lines of, “I just work so hard. I can’t stop myself.” Or, “I’m such an overachiever and I have high expectations of those around me.” These answers come across as not being authentic, and no hiring manager will want to hear them. Instead, I like to think of this question as an opportunity to address the elephant in the room (assuming there is one). For example, I was once asked to consider a part time coaching role with a large organization. During the job interview, the hiring manager asked me, “What is your biggest weakness?” This was my response. “As you know, I don’t come from a human resources background, like many coaches do. That may be considered a weakness in comparison. However, I have extensive corporate experience in many industries and many job functions – from engineering to market-
ing. I have interviewed for many different roles myself, and I’m able to bring my own authentic experience to the table to help job seekers do their best.” In this case, my hiring manager already knew that I had not worked in human resources. It was clear from my resume. She was probably trying to decide whether or not this difference in my background was a problem. Because I brought the issue up directly, I was able to put it to rest quickly. It also gave me a chance to explain why my own unique experience would be an asset to the organization, and might even give me a leg up on my competition. My answer worked well and created space to talk openly about my background. There’s no one right way to answer this question. In order to give your best answer, prepare in advance. It will allow you to turn your potential weakness into a perceived strength. Angela Copeland is a Career Coach and Founder of Copeland Coaching and can be reached at CopelandCoaching. com or on Twitter at @CopelandCoach.
5 Tips New Investors Should Know Jean D. Koehler, cltc crpc Financial Advisor /Business Financial Advisor
If you are just getting started on investing, it’s important to get a grasp on the basics. A proper perspective from the beginning may improve your opportunities for long-term investment success. Here are five concepts that can be helpful for new investors to understand: 1) If you are young, time is on your side Building wealth through investing is not about getting rich quickly. Rather, it’s about taking advantage of what works best for your circumstances. If you have recently entered the workforce and desire to set money aside for the future, your biggest advantage is time. Earnings generated in your portfolio, even if modest in the beginning, can compound over time. Compound interest is a very powerful concept for investors. The more time you give your money to grow, the greater the potential for positive rewards. 2) Be prepared for market swings Any variable investment you choose – such as stocks, bonds or real estate – is subject to fluctuation. History shows that markets move up and down over time. Be prepared to see your portfolio suffer losses at various points throughout your investing life. Historically, markets have recovered from negative periods (although
in some circumstances, individual investments such as a specific stock can suffer losses and never recover). Try to maintain a long-term view with your investments by not reacting to day-to-day events. If you have significant time to let your money work for you, this can be to your advantage. 3) Find your comfort level in the markets Markets are unpredictable, so it’s important that you’re intentional about the level of risk you’re willing to accept. You can choose investments that are less susceptible to fluctuations if you wish. When selecting conservative investments, be sure to consider the effects of inflation. Otherwise you may inadvertently be taking on more risk than you realize. Or, if you are willing to ride those swings, you can take more risk with the hope of earning higher returns. But remember, there are no guarantees. To maintain a consistent investment approach, find a level of risk you can live with over the long-term and invest accordingly. 4) Spread your wealth through asset allocation Asset allocation is the process of spreading your investment dollars across several categories of investments. The mix of categories, or asset classes, you own is an important factor to your overall portfolio performance. In other words, how you divide your money between stocks, bonds, cash, cash alternatives, mutual funds, and other asset classes will determine the outcome, and hopefully
return, you realize. As you select your investments, consider dividing your money among asset classes that respond differently to market forces. This investment concept, called diversification, can help you minimize the effect of market swings. If your investments in one class are performing poorly, there’s potential for your investments in another class to be performing better. Ideally, gains in one class can help offset losses in another, which can help minimize the overall impact of volatility on your portfolio. 5) Make your long-term financial security a priority It can be challenging to focus on the long-term when you have other pressing financial obligations, such as paying off student loans or building an emergency fund. However, if you can allocate a small portion of your budget to your future goals, you may ease your financial burden down the road. Consider investing a percentage of each paycheck into a workplace retirement plan or an individual retirement account (IRA). You’ll become accustomed to living within the rest of your paycheck while the amount you have earmarked for retirement is given time to grow. A successful investor maximizes gain and minimizes loss. Though there can be no guarantee that any investment strategy will be effective, and all investing involves risk, keeping these basic principles in mind may help you invest more successfully.
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Dorothy Heffner Voogd sang with the Stanford Chorale, the San Francisco Chorale, the William Hall Chorale and various church chorales . - Courtesy photo
Dorothy Heffner Voogd was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Her birth certificate shows her father’s occupation as “shortstop.” Her father, Don Heffner, was then playing for the St. Louis Browns. Don met Dorothy’s mother, a St. Petersburg (Florida) beauty, while a New York Yankee rookie. Don spent a lifetime in baseball, playing, coaching and managing in cities such as Baltimore, New York, San Antonio, Kansas City, San Diego, Aberdeen (South Dakota), and Barranquilla (Columbia). Dorothy and
her mother travelled with him, returning at the end of each season to their home in Arcadia, California. Dorothy graduated from Arcadia High School and matriculated at Stanford, where she pursued interests in English, art, and music. She met Tony Voogd, son of an Ojai City Council member, there. Dorothy and Tony were married in the Stanford Chapel on her graduation day. Over the years Dorothy sang with the Stanford Chorale, the San Francisco Chorale, the William Hall Chorale and various church chorales.
Dorothy was enormously supportive of Tony’s legal career. She raised her son, Don, to be a strong, competent man. Dorothy’s wanted to assure that elementary school students were introduced to great music. She furthered that interest through work with the Coleman Chamber Music Association, Pasadena Symphony Juniors and the Ojai Music Festival. Alzheimer’s deprived her of memory and speech, but not her indomitable charm. No services are contemplated, just fond memories of this beautiful woman.
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Hate Crimes In L.A. County Remain Elevated The Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations (LACCHR) released its annual account of hate crimes reported throughout Los Angeles County in 2016. The report’s significant findings include the following: • There were 482 hate crimes reported, only one less than 2015, which saw a 24% increase from the previous year and reached the highest total since 2011. By comparison, the California Attorney General’s office reported an 11.2 % statewide increase in hate crime in 2016. • For the first time in many years, the largest targeted group for hate crime were gay men, lesbians and LGBT organizations, surpassing anti-African American hate crimes. The 118 homophobic hate crimes also had a high rate of violence (81%). These included one murder of a gay man shot to death by his father, who has since been convicted of the homicide and the hate crime. • Hate crimes in which there was evidence of white supremacist ideology grew 67% from 63 to 105, constituting 22% of all hate crimes. • Anti-African American
crimes dropped by 19%, from 139 to 112, partly due to a drop in the number of hate crimes by Latino gang members targeting African Americans. • During the post-2016 presidential election period (November 8 through December 31, 2016), hate crimes increased 9%, from 75 to 82. It’s important to note that the 75 crimes during the same period in 2015 represented a sharp 47% increase from the previous year, due to the rise in anti-Muslim/Middle Eastern hate crimes following the terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino. • Gender-based crimes spiked by 77%, from 22 to 39. Most of these were antitransgender crimes which jumped from 18 to 31, a 72% increase. Latina transgender women were targeted the most. • There were 101 religious hate crimes in 2016, with two-thirds targeting the Jewish community. • After jumping 69% in 2015, anti-Latino crimes increased slightly in 2016, from 61 to 62. 77% of them were violent. • Anti-white crimes jumped from 11 to 27, a 145% rise. Whites comprised 11% of racial hate crime victims,
but are about 27% of the county population. • Youth (under 18) continue to decline as suspects of hate crimes in LA County. From 2006 to 2016, youth have gone from the largest age group of hate crime suspects, to the smallest. • In addition to those referenced above, county residents of diverse backgrounds were targeted for hate crime in 2016, including Armenians, Chinese, Asian/Pacific Islander, persons with mental disabilities, persons with physical disabilities, Scientologists, Afghans, Africans, Iranians, Iraqis, Japanese, and Koreans. “At the Board of Supervisors, we are leading the effort to combat Islamophobia, homophobia, and hatred against immigrants – and we are best able to accomplish these goals by having concrete reporting and data,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. “Today’s troubling news reiterates the need to protect our residents of this County who deserve to live free of prejudice, discrimination, harassment, and violence. I will continue to make combatting hate crimes a priority for the County of Los Angeles.”
“We are extremely concerned that reported hate crimes remained at an elevated level in 2016,” said Robin Toma, LACCHR Executive Director. “And major cities across the country, including the city of Los Angeles, have already reported increases in hate crime during the first half of 2017.” “The fact that white supremacist crimes grew 67% is alarming, particularly in the aftermath of the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville. It seems that organized hate groups everywhere are feeling emboldened and increasingly visible,” said Commission President Isabelle Gunning. Hate crimes occurred throughout Los Angeles County, but the largest number took place in the San Fernando Valley, followed by the Metro region that stretches from West Hollywood to Boyle Heights. The highest rate of hate crimes occurred in the Metro region, followed by the western part of the county that includes a number of affluent cities. To view the complete report, including hate crime maps, graphs and tables, visit wdacs.lacounty.gov orwww.lahumanrelations. org.
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Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) (UCC Sec. 6105 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.) Escrow No. 1005218-MK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the Seller(s)/Licensee(s) are: TAKAYUKI HORI AND CHIANGAI LI, 713 W. DUARTE ROAD, SUITE H, ARCADIA, CA 91007 Doing Business as: HINOTORI All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s)/Licensee(s) within the past three years, as stated by the Seller(s)/ Licensee(s), is/are: NONE The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s)/ Applicant(s) is/are: PARK TOUR SERVICES, INC., A NEVADA CORPORATION 100 S. ALAMEDA ST, #369, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 The assets being sold are generally described as: FURNITURE, FIXTURE, EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASEHOLD INTEREST & IMPROVEMENT, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AND ABC LICENSE and is/are located at: 713 W. DUARTE ROAD, SUITE H ARCADIA, CA 91007 The type of license(s) and license no(s) to be transferred is/are: Type: ON-SALE BEER & WINE EATING PLACE , License Number: 504829 And are now issued for the premises located at: The bulk sale and transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is/are intended to be consummated at the office of: GLOBAL ESCROW SERVICES INC, 19267 COLIMA RD, STE L, ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748 and the anticipated sale/transfer is DECEMBER 13, 2017 The purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license, is the sum of $100,000.00, including inventory estimated at $0.00, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CASH DEPOSIT INTO ESCROW $100,000.00 ALLOCATION SUB TOTAL $100,000.00 ALLOCATION TOTAL $100,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller(s)/ Licensee(s) and the intended Buyer(s)/ Applicant(s), as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions code, that the consideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: 27, 2017 TAKAYUKI HORI AND CHIANGAI LI, Seller(s)/Licensee(s) PARK TOUR SERVICES, INC., A NEVADA CORPORATION, Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) LA1920779 ARCADIA WEEKLY 11/23/17
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head archivist at the Pasadena Museum of History Laura Veralaque—share responsibilities, carving time out of their own busy schedules, on their own dimes. McLaughlin estimates the Public Library alone has shared about 9,000 photos, a small portion of the over 46,000 photos, artworks, newspaper articles, city directories, manuscripts, film, vinyl records, and more in PDHC’s total circulation. As PDHC’s archives grew, however, a problem arose. Many of the photos lack identifying information. McLaughlin talks about “shoebox collections”—unorganized collections of photos thrown into shoeboxes by families over time, depicting many generations and many places without any note on the subjects. From this need came the Mystery Photo Collection. The collection is a small subset of PDHC’s total archives, but contains some of the most visually striking and historically befuddling photos in the entire collection. The over 400 photos range from glimpses of Colorado Boulevard at the turn of the century, to enigmatic portraits of
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T.S. No. 17-17109 Loan No. 97037478 Order No. 8710858 APN: 8507-010031 SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.] NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/3/2004. 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. On : 11/30/2017 at 10:30 AM (or as postponed from time to time), Best Alliance Foreclosure and Lien Services Corp. as the duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to deed of trust recorded 8/13/2004, as Instrument No. 042088275, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by Roy Aponno a married man as his sole and separate property as Trustor, Home Loan Mortgage Corp, Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn on a
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unidentified early Pasadenans. “Everything,” is McLaughlin’s answer to what the PDHC needs help with identifying in the photos. Dates, locations, people—the PDHC is committed to bridging the disparate times and places that make up Pasadena’s storied
history and these photos could be important pieces of the puzzle. A comment on a photo’s Flickr page, an email to a librarian or archivist—any way you can supply these great architects of Pasadena’s cultural memory with more information. “Pasadena has a great sense of historical conti-
nuity,” explains McLaughlin, “but it is a little bifurcated between different regions and organizations.” Being such an old city (by California standards), with such a complex civic evolution, it’s up to the people of Pasadena to fill in the missing pieces of their patchwork history.
state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) At: AT THE FRONT STEPS OF BUILDING LOCATED AT 17305 GILMORE STREET, VAN NUYS, 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 ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, in any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 640 Montana Street Monrovia, California 91016 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and/or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the physical condition of the property, title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust and personal property, if any,, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and of the trusts created by said deed of trust, to wit: amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $77,985.45 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 8489272 or visit this Internet Web site www. elitepostandpub.com using the T.S. number assigned to this case. 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 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 Notice of Default and Election to Sell was recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. EPP 23590 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17 MONROVIA WEEKLY
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Jackie Robinson’s Number 42 Retired by UCLA Athletics Spencer Stueve sports@beaconmedianews.com
Jackie Robinson is perhaps the most honored athlete of all-time. Most people know his number 42 number is retired not only by the Dodgers, but by all of Major League Baseball. UCLA, Jackie’s alma mater, is following suit. Kenny Young, a starting Linebacker for the UCLA Bruins football team, will be the last UCLA student athlete to ever wear number 42. While Kenny was a freshman, it was announced that the number 42 would be retired at UCLA, and that at the conclusion of the careers of each of the three current Bruins to wear number 42 in their sport, the number would never again be worn. Now, Young is the only one that remains, and though it is still unclear if UCLA will play in a bowl game or if their season will end on Friday, it is certain that the days of seeing “42” are few. Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia, but when he was just six months old, his mother packed up and moved the family west to Pepper Street in Pasadena, California. There were temptations for Jackie, as there are for every child. The Pepper Street Gang was, for a young boy without a father in his life, an enticing route. Robinson hung around the gang
Arcadia football ready to kickoff. - Courtesy photo / Facebook Arcadia Unified School District
Jackie Robinson as a member of the Brooklyn DodgersCourtesy Photo/ Bob Sandberg, Cowles Communications
and got into trouble. Two men, however, would help set Jackie straight. Local mechanic Carl Anderson and Reverend Karl Downs would have an immeasurable impact on Jackie’s life. They explained to him that his bad behavior was selfish, that he was hurting his mother. Jackie soon saw the bigger picture in life and left the Pepper Street Gang behind. At John Muir High School, Jackie was a star athlete, earning Varsity letters in football, baseball, basketball, and track. After high school, he was on to Pasadena City College. He again played multiple sports and flourished. He broke his brother Frank’s PCC broad
jump record by jumping 25 feet 6 ½ inches. When it was time to make a choice about continuing his academic and athletic careers, he chose UCLA. At UCLA, Jackie was again sensational. He would become the first athlete in school history to letter in four sports, just as he had done in high school. He was an outstanding football player, leading the nation in punt return average in each of his two seasons. In basketball, he led the Southern Division of the Pacific Coast Conference in scoring in each season in Westwood. In track and field, he won the NCAA title in the broad jump, and in baseball, ironically,
Arcadia Football Falls in Thriller, Season Over Spencer Stueve Last week, the Arcadia High School Apaches’ football season came to a close. After beating Hillcrest High School 21-20 in the opening round of the CIF playoffs, the joy of winning a thriller soon turned into the heartbreak of losing in similar fashion. Senior Quarterback Max Devila threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns, including
two 1st quarter touchdown passes to Ronaldiss Whitner. The early part of the game was back and forth, with the two teams trading touchdowns. With every big play by Max Devila and the Arcadia offense, Nathan Arrington and the Katella offense responded. With the score tied at 14, Arcadia made adjustments on defense, and continued rolling on offense. The Apaches would score three unanswered touchdowns and open up a
35-14 lead. Katella stormed back, however, and scored three straight touchdowns to tie the game at 35. With a chance to win in regulation, a bad snap thwarted Katella’s final drive. In overtime, the momentum remained with the Knights. Adam Pasani scored from a yard out, and then the Knights’ defense held the Apaches out of the endzone and won the game 41-35.
he struggled. In his lone season with the Bruins, he hit just .097. Following his time at UCLA, there were a serious of events in his life before he made a greater name for himself. He served in
the military during World War II, played semi-pro football and baseball, and finally was the man chosen by Branch Rickey to break the Major League Baseball color barrier with the Dodgers.
Jackie’s life is a marvelous story, and he is one of Pasadena’s own. When Kenny Young takes the field for the last time donning the number 42, it will be in honor of a life well lived.
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Monrovia Athletics Fall Season Recap
Monrovia football made improbable run to the playoffs before losing to Yorba Linda. - Courtesy photo / Jose Montanez/ Instagram @josemontanezphotography
The fall athletic sports@beaconmedianews.com season at Monrovia High School is headlined by a surprise on the gridiron. The Wildcats Varsity football team began their season with five straight losses, but would win four out of their final five games to make a run to the CIF playoffs, where they would fall to Yorba Linda High School in the first round. Boys water polo would struggle for much of the season themselves. After starting the season strong in August, the
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