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These guys really know how to cook up a pancake breakfast and each year at Station 106 firefighters flip thousands of flapjacks for the community to raise funds for Arcadia Firefighters’ Association and its charities. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
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Arcadia Seeks to Prohibit Airbnb, Short-Term Rentals By DANIEL GARAY dgaray@beaconmedianews.com
The Arcadia City Council study session for short-term rentals, like Airbnb, ended with a motion by the Council to direct staff to make an ordinance looking to “prohibit short-term rentals in residential
zones within the city.” Organizations like Airbnb and VRBO, part of Home Away, provide listings of home owners and landlords who seek to exchange shortterm lodging for money in a room or an entire dwelling. As of Wednesday, May 3, the
The Irvine Police Department arrested Ziwen Li, 30, of Arcadia on Thursday on charges of attempted robbery and criminal threats after he tried to steal $50,000 in cash from a victim in the parking lot of a McDonald’s restaurant in the Orchard Hills neighborhood. On Tuesday, April 25, a male victim had arranged to meet Li in
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Andre Chen, Arcadia Christian School 6th grader is ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Spelling Bee Regional Champion and will be heading to Washington D.C. for his final match. He has earned this opportunity by competing locally and placing 3rd in the district, which qualified him to the regionals at Lake Avenue Church where he excelled his skills and won his chance at ACSI’s national round. When asked how he feels about heading to the nationals? “Nervous and excited”, he said. He’s doing his best to prepare by memorizing and learning new words daily. Andre is not only a master in spelling, but he is also extremely involved with his school. He is part of the student council Spirit Committee and plays the violin in his school orchestra. Along with having extra curricular activities, Andre also shares his excellence in his academics along with a passion for golfing. A true leader and a great asset to ACS. Cindy Harmon, principal of ACS says, “I am excited to be able to send Andre to DC to represent ACS at the Association of Christian
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MEMAH Honors Judy Chu, Chris Holden and Darryl Dunn good steward of the resources that belong to the people and bring people together for a higher purpose.” Esteemed U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu presented the “Woman of the Year Award” to Margaret B. Martinez, Chief Executive Officer of ChapCare, for her deep commitment to the health of vulnerable populations. Under her leadership, ChapCare successfully operates 8 health centers in the San Gabriel Valley, which offer a full range of healthcare services. “I continue to be inspired each time we open a new venue for services in Pasadena and in the surrounding communities we serve,” said Margaret. Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC), represented by General Manager Darryl Dunn, received the “Business of the Year” Award, for its economic and civic contributions to the Pasadena community from former Tournament of Roses President Ronald Okum. The RBOC will continue its community investment by increasing its Pasadena food and
Men Educating Men about Health (MEMAH), is dedicated to raising the awareness, importance, and understanding of men’s and women’s health issues. At their Annual Gala at the Western Justice Center in Pasadena on April 29th, MEMAH spotlighted 3 honorees for their community leadership. The event boasted nearly 100 guests, including community leaders and government officials. California State Assemblyman Chris Holden presented Pasadena Councilmember, John J. Kennedy, with MEMAH’s “Man of the Year” award for his many years of devoted service to the Greater Pasadena community and his leadership on issues that affect every resident, business owner, and visitor to Pasadena. Kennedy said, “It is my mission in life to seek justice, right wrongs, be a
beverage vendors at the upcoming Arroyo Seco Weekend, and participating in a new Adopt-A-School program with Cleveland Elementary School beginning in the 2017-18 school year. MEMAH Board President, Justin Chapman, said of the honorees, “MEMAH is proud to continue our tradition of honoring men and women who positively impact and strengthen our community in essential ways, and we are thrilled to spotlight their efforts.” Men Educating Men About Health (MEMAH), seeks to empower the community at large, with knowledge of traditional treatments and alternative options that can improve health, quality of life, and longevity.
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Monrovia Fire advances home fire awareness campaign By SUSAN MOTANDEr motander@yahoo.com
The Monrovia Fire seeks to install 100 more smoke detectors in Monrovia homes as a part of the home fire awareness program. The Monrovia Rotary Club and the Monrovia Fire Fighters Association supported this program. Part of the impetus for the program was the deaths last year
of three Monrovians in two home fires. According to the fire department, in both cases, properly working smoke detectors could have prevented these tragedies. At the time, Fire Chief Brad Dover pointed out that even smoke alarms that had working batteries might not be effective as the smoke detection elements last only ten years. He said that even residents with what they believe are
functional detectors, should check the expiration date on the detector. In response to this, the fire department has partnered with the American Red Cross and its own Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to establish this campaign. The goal of the program is to ensure that all Monrovians have properly installed and operable smoke detectors in their homes. Already CERT and Red Cross
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volunteers have installed 90 such detectors. The Red Cross has supplied instructional kits to help all the volunteers in installing the alarms. Part of the program is to have the detectors installed by the volunteers rather than just giving the them to residents. As Battalion Chief Jeremy Sanchez noted at the last installation session at a local trailer park, so many of the detec-
tors the department has given away in the past are put into drawers and never installed. “People intend to install them when e give them to them, but they never get around to it,” he said. It is the goal to install at least 100 more smoke detectors by this summer. The Monrovia Rotary Club and the Firefighters Association have donated the funds to procure the smoke detectors.
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Learn how to use laundry water for irrigation The Upper San Gabriel Valley Metropolitan Water District is offering a free workshop to help residents become waterwise! Even with all of the rain in recent months, Southern California is still in a drought and it is important to continue to conserve water. On Saturday, May 6th from 8 am to noon, a class will be presented at the Upper District Board Room, 602 East Huntington Drive, Suite B in Monrovia on Greywater and how to design and build your own laundry to landscape system. This first workshop will be conducted in English. The same program will be presented in Spanish in on Saturday, June 3rd , again from 8 am to noon at the Esther Snyder Community Center, Meeting Room #1 at 4100 Baldwin Park Boulevard in Baldwin Park. It will be presented again, this time in Mandarin, on Saturday, June 10, again form 8 am to noon, in the Upper District Board Room in Monrovia.
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Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale Set for May 19 & 20 The Friends of the Monrovia Public Library are holding their Spring Book Sale on Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20. They will not only have books, but there will also be DVDs, music CDs, and more. All proceeds from the book sale benefit the library and help fund the programs the Library sponsors, such as family concerts, Night Owl Storytime, teen movies, and the Summer Reading Program. There will be a special members-only sale on Thursday, May 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. during the annual
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Reader in Amazement Over Pasadena City Council On April 3rd, something amazing and wonderful happened at the Pasadena City Council. The push for rapid, large-scale development as championed by our current Mayor and City Manager encountered a stop sign. Articulate Pasadena citizens with accounting and planning backgrounds took advantage of the short two to three-minutes allowed them to question and counter the economic analysis and mistaken calculations of City staff. They were finally able to get enough hearing time before Council to compensate for and overcome the verbose and domineering rhetoric of the attorney who represents the Kimpton Hotels and so many other major development projects in Pasadena. The best part was that two council members, Margaret McAustin and Victor Gordo listened carefully. Despite forceful opposition from the Mayor, they looked at the economic and planning issues and called for a pause. Many in the community hope that this pause will extend beyond the Kimpton Hotel project and allow for more transparent planning and better economic analysis of development projects. The Council should not have all its decisions driven by fear of the public pension situation (CalPERS) and only focus on acquiring higher property taxes. There is more at stake. The message to the Council on April 3rd was to slow down some forms of development and
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Local Resident Thanks City of Monrovia We want to thank the city of Monrovia for its prompt response to our early morning call for assistance. Friday night’s wind storm struck down a tree in our yard, effectively blocking access to everyone on our cul-de-sac. With the help of neighbors, we were able to cut a path for cars to get through. A city worker arrived within minutes and called a contracting tree service. They promptly arrived, set up safety barriers, and had the street and sidewalk completely clear and tidy in record time. Thank you, Monrovia! - Dennis and Margaret Page Monrovia
Proud Monrovia Resident Speaks ‘On Behald of Monrovia’ One of the reasons I feel so fortunate to call Monrovia my town is that it reminds me of Norman Rockwell’s illustrations which truly warm my heart. Both Monrovia and the work of that renowned artist reflect the simplicity of a bygone era -- nostalgically remembered as small-town America, where families lived in harmony with nature and their neighbors. In his constant tribute
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to ordinary folks, Norman Rockwell never once depicted the image of an ostentatious mansion on any of his canvasses. In the same manner, we can be confident that our city fathers (unlike those of some of our neighboring cities) will never allow McMansions to desecrate our beloved Monrovia. Thus, I believe I speak for many Monrovians when I say: Thank you, all of you at city hall, for avoiding the temptation to raise money by allowing gargantuan architecture to blight the simple beauty of the town we love. - David Quintero Monrovia
Reply to Millennial Feed Piece.‘Sustained Happiness Starts From Within for Millennials’ In our commercial society, “happiness” is often advertised and promoted as only another commodity, as evidenced by the proliferation of happiness industries out there. However, sustained happiness is in my opinion an unreachable goal -- for the simple reason that it is occasionally interrupted by sadness. Life, as taught by the Buddha, is transient and unpredictable. Illness, infirmity and death are inevitable -- none of which are manifestations of happiness. Thus perhaps our goal, instead of sustained happiness, should be for fragments of serenity by accepting that which makes us human, including personal tragedies. - David Quintero Monrovia
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Free Day Huntington Library (May 4 @ 10 a.m., 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino) Tickets are free and can be requested online. You may choose from two arrival times: morning (10 a.m.) or afternoon (1 p.m.) below. A limited quantity will be available the first day of each month at 9 a.m. preceding the month you wish to visit. Please note that Free Day tickets are not available at The Huntington.
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-SAN MARINO Blue Lives Matter Comedy Show (May 4 @ 8:30 p.m., Ice House Comedy, 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena) A few comedians including Cliff Yates, Amy Brick, and Roger Rodd will be performing at the Ice House in Pasadena. Tickets are available at icehousecomedy.com starting at 10$.
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Original King of Comedy D.L. Hughley (May 9 @ 8 p.m. at Ice House Comedy, 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena) One of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the television and radio arena. D.L. can currently be heard on the New York airwaves, as host of the morning show on WYKS-FM. In just a few months on air, DL has managed to increase the listenership for the station. Tickets are available at icehousecomedy.com starting at 25$.
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FRIday - May 5 Evelyn Waugh Symposium (May 5 @ 9 a.m., 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino) In 2013, Loren and Frances Rothschild donated their Evelyn Waugh archive to The Huntington. Now, their gift is celebrated in a symposium which brings together researchers, editors, and archival practitioners to explore the biographical and disciplinary significance of the new holdings. The symposium is a collaboration between The Huntington, the Evelyn Waugh Society, and the UK-based Complete Works of Evelyn Waugh project. $25. Register online.
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SATURday - May 6 Mark Sells at the Arcadia Blues Club (March 31 @ 7 p.m., 16 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia) The Arcadia Blues Club (ABC) is dedicated to bringing you the finest blues music in the southland. When you visit ABC, you can expect to hear only top-notch players with years of playing experience! Tickets are available on Eventbrite starting at $5.
George Simian Photography Lesson (May 6 @ 2 p.m., 1890 Huntington Drive, San Marino) Learn how to improve your photography in the post-processing workflow. Let George Simian, a leading East-Coast/ West-Coast commercial photographer and educator show you how to master the process of making decisions: identifying your intentions, minimizing distractions, maximizing the mood, and directing the eye of the viewer.
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Huntington Herb Garden Tour (May 6 @ 10:30 a.m., 55 S Hill Ave., Pasadena) Join us for a special tour of the Huntington Herb Garden led by Manager Kelly Fernandez. View the extensive herbal plantings and bring your questions about the many species that thrive in Southern California and how to grow them. We will also discuss cooking with herbs and medicinal uses. Space is limited. Admission is free but registration is required. To sign up, call (626) 744-7264 by May 4. Meet the Garden Club at the Huntington Gardens ticket windows. -PASADENA
Sunday - May 7 The 2nd Annual Masters of Taste (May 7 @ 3 p.m., 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena) Stroll the 50-yard line as you feast on the finest fare from L.A.’s top chefs and restaurants, sip signature handcrafted cocktails from L.A.’s Master Mixologists, enjoy tastings from some of California’s most eclectic wineries and local craft breweries, listen to live entertainment and more. Tickets start at 100$ and can be purchased at mastersoftastela.com. -PASADENA
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MONday - May 8 Playful Yoga for Brain Development (May 8 @ 10 a.m., 999 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena) Experience Hatha Yoga with instructor Merry Everest. Together, children and their caregivers will learn techniques designed to help children relax, find focus and increase attention span through stretching and movement. Children and adults are free. -PASADENA
TUEsday - May 9 John Tanner Founder and CEO of Tanner Research Inc. (May 9 @ 6:30 p.m., 245 West Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre) In this talk, John will tell us his story and the scientific information we need so avoid bean disease and other leading killers. Free but Limited space is available. -SIERRA MADRE
ACO Tuesdays & Margaritas ( Every Tuesday @7 p.m. at Dave & Buster’s in Arcadia) Eat, Drink & Play. $2 tacos and $2 margaritas and other specials all night long! Located near the rooftop entrance parking area and the AMC movie theater. $2 Tacos, $2 Dos Equis, $2 Margaritas, & 2 FREE Game Plays with $10 Power Card purchase. http://www.daveandbusters.com/ arcadia - ARCADIA
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eople I Saw But Never Met” by Zadok Ben-David is on exhibit at Shoshana Wayne Gallery through May 27th, 2017 http:// shoshanawayne.com/zadok-bendavid-peoplei-saw-but-never-met/. The largest work in the show fills the main gallery with 3,000 chemically etched steel miniature silhouettes and 45 larger figures hand cut from aluminum. The assemblage was selected from photographs taken by Ben-David during his travels across 5 continents including the United States, Europe, Central Asia, Australia and Antarctica. The figures are spread across the entire gallery floor and anchored in a neutral-colored sand, representing the common origin from which we all emerge and will one day return despite our different cultures and positions in society. The photos were people that the artist saw from a distance but didn’t actually meet in person during his travels. The exhibit could just as easily represent a day in the life of a Los Angelino; a cross section of population observed commuting next to you on the 405 or at a ball game in Dodgers Stadium. Unlike the artist’s previous work that focused more on nature and its relation to man this exhibit is more about our interaction with one another. One can’t miss the not so subtle references to the current administrations policies concerning borders, immigration and exclusion of selected populations. What makes the work great is the combination of all the unique figurines including for example and Asian woman wearing a kimono, backpacker, farmer, housewife, tourist, child with a bike, waiter, man wearing a yarmulke, headscarf covered woman – every ethnicity, religion, occupation that one can conceive.
“People I Saw But Never Met”, Installation View, Etched painted
The work really begs for one to erect a small wall across the back portion and move perhaps 3.4% of the population to that area. Next a little restricted access to additional figurines based on attire, size, occupation or other criteria. Lastly, we could group like sculptures together so they can easily be classified – it they could self identify it would make matters easier. Hmmm, suddenly the work becomes boring, homogeneous, monotonous… dull in short. We’re better off leaving it as it was. David Kordansky Gallery is showing Mary Weatherford’s “like the land loves the sea” through May 6th 2017 http://davidkor-
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danskygallery.com/exhibi2017. - Courtesy photo tion/11215/. The exhibition encompasses all three rooms of the examples adds wattage - increasing contrast gallery; some with monumental size works. and focusing the eye. The artist makes no effort The largest room has 4 massive 234” x 117” to hide the white wiring and electric boxes that abstract painting – one on each wall. The power the neon. The cords deliberately drape brushstrokes and color choices reflect the size across the canvas like dripping paint and the of the canvases; they are bold and filled with tubes are secured by easily observable metal similar scale movement. Weatherford contin- brackets and wiring to ensure they don’t crash ues the use of sculpture elements such as neon to the floor. The paintings are an evolution tubes in her current paintings. drawing on past painters such as Helen FranIn some cases the neon blends seamlessl kenthaler, Sam Francis and Joan Mitchel while y with the colors in the painting and in other building her own future.
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KGEM-TV and Tim Buendia Productions Are Co- Organizing the Inaugural ‘Media Creators Space’ KGEM-TV and Tim Buendia Productions are co- organizing the inaugural ‘Media Creators Space’ in Monrovia May 25 at Library Park It’s a state of the art event that empowers people of all ages and walks of life to produce
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See the Vintage Spectacle with Old Focals By emily g. peters emilygpeters@gmail.com
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ellow four-eyes of the world, put down that Lasik brochure. At Pasadena’s vintage eyewear purveyor Old Focals, good old fashioned glasses have always been glam. For the last 30 years, this atypical boutique has given glasses-wearers the chance to set themselves apart with a wide selection of styles from yesteryear. From cat eye to aviator, wire-rimmed to clubmaster, frames through the ages enjoy new life at Old Focals. For owner and founder Russ Campbell, the inspired name for the shop came in a kind of vision. “I had a dream that I walked by an old man wearing glasses who was sitting on a park bench and bouncing a baby on his knee,” said Campbell. “I told the man that I liked his glasses and he replied, ‘These old focals? You can have them.’” The rest was history. Not only did Campbell begin to collect and sell frames from his storefront, he’s become the entertainment industry’s go-to guy for eyewear. Film and television professionals can rent or buy a vast variety of styles to suit their costuming needs. Old Focals
has supplied both vintage and custom frames for The Sandlot, Titanic, Café Society, Zoolander, X-Men Apocalypse, Mad Men (of course) and pretty much every other film or show featuring a stunning pair of specs. Apart from specializing in NOS (new old stock—unworn vintage pieces), she shop also offers its own line of frames designed by Campbell exclusively for Old Focals. These “Collector’s Choice” designs all share a retro feel with the polish and durability of modern glasses. But if you already have a favorite pair of frames, never fear. Old Focals not only fills prescriptions for existing frames, but can convert any pair of specs into sunglasses by custom cutting lenses in just a few minutes. As interest in vintage fashion has evolved, so has Old Focals. They now have two locations: their original Green Street spot near Old Town Pasadena and another storefront on Mission Street in South Pasadena. “You can also shop online at our website and Ebay store,” said Campbell, the latter of which often offering limited editions of frames designed for film and TV stars. “There’s something for everybody.” It’s not just vintage eyewear that has captured the heart of the
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PWP Ranks Among Top 10 Utilities for Solar Installations In 2016 Pasadena Water and Power (PWP), has been recognized as one of the nation’s “Top Ten” solar power utilities in 2016 with an award for its work from the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA). PWP ranked No. 10 on the Utility Solar Rankings list, with 545 solar watts per customer installed in 2016.Awards are given in four categories: top 10 utilities for most solar megawatts (MW) and most solar watts per customer, and top 10 utilities for most energy storage megawatts and most energy storage watts per customer. The 10th annual survey includes figures from 412 participating utilities across the country on solar connected to the grid both in 2016 and in total since 2007. The winners in all categories were announced at the SEPA Utility Conference on Wednesday, April 26, held in Tucson, Arizona. This is the second time that SEPA recognized PWP’s solar installation efforts. In 2010, PWP ranked 5th among municipal utilities and 16th among all utilities in the solar “Watts-per Customer” category with 22.3 solar watts per customer. “PWP is honored to be recognized for our commitment to solar technology,” said PWP Deputy General Manager Eric Klinkner. “By continuing to embrace green energy, PWP is well-positioned to meet our renewable energy goal of 50% by 2030.” To date, PWP has secured 35 MW of utility-scale solar resources and helped install more than 8 MW of customer-owned solar power in Pasadena. “One of the reasons we started the Utility Solar Top 10 lists back in 2007 was to highlight the key, but often unrecognized role utilities were taking in putting new solar on the grid,” said SEPA President and CEO Julia Hamm. “At this pivotal moment in the U.S. energy transition, the industry leaders on this year’s Top 10 lists – such as Pasadena Water and Power – will continue to be critical to the growth of solar, storage and other distributed energy resources on the grid.” SEPA is an educational nonprofit
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Convenient And Homey; Short-Term Rental Sites Are Resistant To Regulation And Willing To Put Up A Fight listings on Airbnb for Arcadia show an average price per night of $129 for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. The attractions to these rentals are the closeness to Los Angeles and Pasadena, as well as shopping at the Santa Anita Westfield mall. Most of these listings are located on the Southwestern region of Arcadia, east of Santa Anita Ave., south of El Camino and north of Longden. The lodgings offered are mostly rooms. VRBO, however, rents full houses; the few of which lie outside of Arcadia, currently, go for a $300 nightly rate. About half of the current listings are written in Chinese for travelers who visit relatives and need homelike accommodations close by. This is what makes Airbnb and VRBO attractive alternatives to expensive hotel rates. The average hotel rate for a hotel in Arcadia is $134 for Memorial Day weekend. It is plain to see that the cost and comforts of a home work out in short-term renters’ favor. One does not need to be a hotel worker to provide lodging and comfort to a traveling party, and the online based ease of booking and connection to the renter makes the service much more friendly and personal. Regulations for Airbnb have lit up the news. The most famous news story has been
As a result, cities like Airbnb’s hometown, San Francisco, took legal action, seeking to verify renters and subject them to existing city law. May 1 was the day the two parties settled, agreeing that registration is a must in order to rent in San Francisco. Other cities have sought to ban these rental sites. For example, Miami sought to raise revenue on short term rentals through a six percent tax. Airbnb saw it as a deliberate attempt to hurt their industry in favor of hotels and sued in mid-April. Things got worse when a house in a gated community angered residents after it was discovered that a large house was being run as a hostel for dozens of beds at $30 a night. The owner was slapped with a $64,000 fine and was removed from Airbnb, as told by the Miami Herald. Multiple cities like Airbnb’s hometown, San Francisco, seek to In cities where Airbnb and regulate short-term rentals. - Courtesy Photo other short-term rental sites have a large presence, actions to regulate and hold them accountable around the system. According to consumer group Which?, to existing rules and regulations create embedding the email in a photo of the tension. And finally, from the Tennessean, property or explicitly asking for offsite a Nashville city meeting, proposing to ban contact for payment are often avenues short-term rentals, featured more than 100 fraudsters take to play the system. Some speakers on the Airbnb question. 45 spoke in profiles can have more than one listing; one favor, while 65 spoke against it. The subject consumer group found had 63 properties, of was so contentious; the item was tabled for two weeks. which 62 were fake. the lack of transparency and ability for users to defraud patrons. The hosts can make profiles and listings of their homes without much interference or confirmation from the site. There are rules and regulations for listings, but some people have found ways
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Arcadia Summer Concert and Movies in the Park Series The Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department proudly announces the Summer Concert and Movies in the Park Series for 2017! Mark your calendar! The City of Arcadia’s FREE summer concert series is approaching fast, so make sure you don’t miss out on the fun in the sun! The summer concerts are held on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8pm on the lawn between City Hall and the Police Department (240 West Huntington Drive). Bring the kids out to participate in the FREE fun zone, featuring games, crafts, and activities each week. In addition, the City is pleased to announce The Rolling Burger Barn Truck at all of the 2017 Summer Concert Series! Their mission is simple - make some darn good, knee slapping, hooting and hollering burgers! The Movies in the Park are held on Friday evenings with games and activities starting at 6:30pm on the lawn between City Hall and the Police Department (240 West Huntington Drive). Movie begins at dusk. Hot food, snacks, and drinks will be available for purchase. Movies in the Park provided in partnership with CHOICESS Arcadia. A portion of the proceeds will be given to the Recreation and Community Services Department! For more information, please call (626) 574-5113.
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the parking lot of the McDonald’s located at 3853 Portola Parkway in order to purchase a Porsche Cayenne the suspect had listed for sale. The victim in the attempted robbery brought $50,000 cash to buy the vehicle. When the victim arrived and got into the vehicle with the suspect, Li said that he was not there to sell the car, but would be taking the money for a friend. When the victim attempted to exit the vehicle, Li pulled him back into the car and tried to grab the backpack that contained the cash. The victim resisted, and the suspect punched him twice in the face. The victim began to scream and was heard by
nearby witnesses. The victim in the attempted robbery was then able to escape the vehicle with his backpack. As Li drove away, he yelled threatening statements toward the victim. On Thursday, April 27, Irvine Police Department detectives were able to locate Li in Arcadia. He was arrested and transported to the Irvine Police Department and ultimately booked at Orange County Jail. Anyone with further information in this case is asked to contact Irvine Police Department Detective Keith Herter at (949) 724-7183 or kherter@cityofirvine.org(link sends e-mail).
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pring is here and that means it is time for the Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival, one of my favorite local festivals for authentic California wine, food and fun. Now in its 5th year, the annual event will take place Saturday, May 20 at Reyes Winery in the
rustic town of Aqua Dulce, near Santa Clarita. The festival is a showcase of Los Angeles County premier wine and spirit producers and culinary professionals. The Festival showcases nearly 150 wines from more than 40 local wineries, over
40 of Santa Clarita¹s fine dining restaurants, spirit purveyors, gourmet food companies, beer craftsmen, and artists. The event will also include a raffle and a live auction to benefit the Senior Center of Santa Clarita Valley, as well as live music. Set on the grounds of Reyes Winery, the event takes place on a lovely estate, surrounded by rows of beautiful vineyards, with a backdrop of the iconic jagged peaks of the historic Vasquez Vasquez Rocks. The winery is located at an elevation of 2800 ft, in the newly established appellation officially known as the Sierra Pelona Valley Viticultural Area. The winery began in April of 2004 when Robert Reyes and his family planted Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Muscat on his 16-acre plot. Since then, his love of wine and wine-making turned from a small harvest for family and friends into a thriving enterprise that has won 18 significant medals and awards. For the festival, Reyes will be pouring some of his award-winning varietals and he will also take guests on a tour of his beautiful estate, vineyards and barrel room. He might even show off a few of his classic paintings, depicting vineyards, old cars and the wine-maker's life. Nestled in the Sierra Pelona Mountains of Southern California, just 30 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, the Sierra Pelona Valley’s untouched natural beauty provides the perfect environment for burgeoning vineyards, boutique wineries and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy a day of discovery and relaxation exploring the area’s fine wineries, tasting rooms, events and hiking trails. General admission to the wine festival is $85 at the door and VIPs are $110. Designated Driver tickets are $40. With admission, attendees will receive a specialty event glass to sample all the wonderful wines and spirits, an event plate to taste the food, a specialty gift bag, and free parking. The 5th annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival will be held at Reyes Winery Saturday May 20, 2014 from 12pm - 4pm (VIP's can enter at 11 am). The winery is located at 10262 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, California 91390. For more information, call (661) 268-1865. To purchase tickets online and or more information, visit:
www.sierrapelonavintners.com/festival/ For those who want to make a full and fun day out it, you can come to the area early, before the wine festival starts and experience Vasquez Rocks Natural Area, which are just down the street from the festivities. To get to the rocks, visitors pass a ranger station and drive down a bumpy dirt road, past beautiful desert vegetation. At the base of the rocks, there is a large parking area. Once parked, you can began scaling the 150-ft, tidal wave-shaped Famous Rocks. Angling toward the sky at about 50 degrees, this stone mountain can be climbed on all fours if you have the will and aren’t afraid of heights. If you do conquer it, you will be rewarded with a memorable view of the 25 million-year-old rock valley, including the San Gabriel Mountains to the west and the Sierra Pelonas to the north. It is easy to see why the area has been a Hollywood filming favorite for the past 100 years. Filming credits at the park include television shows such as "Bonanza," "Big Valley,” and "The Lone Ranger," as well as big screen productions such as “The Flintstones,” “Planet of the Apes,” “Rat Race,” and “Wild, Wild West.” Vasquez Rocks Natural Area is located at 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Rd, Aqua Dulce, CA 91390. For more info, call (661) 268-0840.
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Roy Boulghourjian Elected President of the Pasadena Unified Board of Education Newly elected and re-elected board members sworn in At its annual organizational meeting on May 1, 2017, the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education elected Roy Boulghourjian as its president. Larry Torres was elected vice president and Patrick Cahalan was elected clerk. Newly elected board member Michelle Richardson Bailey and reelected board members Kimberly Kenne, Elizabeth Pomeroy, and Scott Phelps were sworn into office. “It is my honor to serve the children, families and community of our schools as president of the board,” said Mr. Boulghourjian. “I look forward to teaming with
Board Members and Superintendent Brian McDonald in leading the district to continue delivering strong educational choices for all families who value academic excellence, innovation, and diversity in both programs and students.” Mr. Boulghourjian was elected to the Board of Education in 2015 and represents District 2. He has previously served as Board vice president and clerk. A 30-year resident of Pasadena, he is a professor and Dean of Academic Operations at Mt. Sierra College in Monrovia, California. He has served as a Board member on the Pasadena Educational Founda-
tion and the Measure TT Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee. Mr. Torres, who was named vice president of the Board, was also elected to the Board in 2015 and represents District 6. A National Board Certified Teacher, Mr. Torres grew up in nearby Eagle Rock before moving east to attend college. Mr. Torres has served on school site councils at Sierra Madre Elementary School, Sierra Madre Middle School and Pasadena High School since 1999. He lives in Sierra Madre. Mr. Cahalan, named Board Clerk, was elected to the Board in 2015 and represents District
4. He is Manager of Technical Operations for the Computational and Mathematical Sciences (CMS) Department at Caltech. Mr. Cahalan has a long career in education and technology and has taught technology classes and workshops for high school and college-level students, faculty, and staff. He served on the PUSD District Advisory Council and the Longfellow Elementary school site council. Newly elected and re-elected board members took the oath of office and were sworn in by Judge Dorothy Nelson. Ms. Bailey, who was elected to
represent District 3 in March 2017 was sworn in and is the Board’s newest member. Until her recent retirement, she was a classified employee of PUSD for the last 14 years, most recently at Blair High School. She has served as a city commissioner and as a member of the district’s Equity and Access Committee. Mrs. Bailey and her children are products of PUSD schools. Read Full Length Article PasadenaIndependent.com
Monrovia Unified Posts Record-Breaking Graduation Rates Expanded college and career preparedness opportunities, emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) courses, and promotion of the arts have helped boost Monrovia Unified’s graduation rates to record highs in 2015-16. Monrovia Unified’s graduation rate climbed to 92.6 percent in 2015-16 – the district's best overall performance since the state began
tracking figures for four-year student cohorts. This overall graduation rate encompasses alternative education, which is traditionally lower than comprehensive rates. The figures also show that graduation performance by major student subgroups – Hispanic/Latino, white, African American and socioeconomically disadvantaged – mirror the District's overall rate. The achievement gap
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Online Schooling Helps Teen Pursue Her Dream to Play Golf By may s. ruiz MayChu@att.net
Isabelle Olivas-Lowell is a 13-year-old middle-schooler from Monrovia who plays a mean game of golf and is an outstanding volleyball server. Lest you think she’s all sports, Isabelle is also an avid photographer and an imaginative poet. And, by the way, her favorite subject is math and she’s gotten all A’s in her science course. She’s a smart, friendly and outgoing Brainiac – she’s all these contradictions – defying all manner of stereotype. So how does someone like Isabelle balance the rigors of schoolwork and active engagement in the myriad of activities she enjoys without getting exhausted and stressed-out? For the Lowells, the answer is online home-schooling. Mark Lowell, Isabelle’s dad and learning coach says, “Isabelle is deep into the volleyball season now. She’s also been getting ready for the summer set of tournament golf. She’s older now to advance to the AJGA (American Junior Golf Association), the larger realm of the golf world, where kids start to get recognized when they play larger tournaments. The problem is they’re played all over the country.” “This is why online schooling makes so much sense for Isabelle,” Lowell explains. “It gives us the ability to be connected to the school anywhere we go as long as there’s an Internet connection.”
Playing golf is a constant in Isabelle’s life and becoming a professional golfer a singular dream. She has been on the golf course since she was five years old; she won her first tournament when she was seven. When she was in fifth grade at Mayflower Elementary School athletic events clashed with class attendance. “From the golf tournaments Isabelle had been competing in, we met a couple of girls who were being home-schooled,” Lowell continues. “We thought that was an option down the road as she got busier with sports activities. We found iQ Academy Los Angeles (iQLA) in Simi Valley, which was the right fit for a GATE (Gifted And Talented Education) student like her.” Isabelle began online schooling in the second semester in fifth grade. She is now in seventh grade and is happy where she’s at. Just like regular school, she has seven graded classes – science, math, history, language arts, music, art, and P.E. – all in which she has earned A’s. Sometime before the end of the school year she will be taking the CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress). In between classes, writing essays, and taking tests, she practices her golf swings at Santa Anita golf course. Lowell says, “I’m an ardent advocate of virtual schooling in spite of the stigma attached to it because it isn’t mainstream. But my daughter isn’t mainstream. Everyone’s unique and the problem is now we’re
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told we’re all the same – which isn’t true. She has two half-sisters and a half-brother, but not one of them is like the other. Online schooling is what works for us; you only have to look at the enviable feats Isabelle is able to accomplish, especially in golf, to appreciate that.” Isabelle envisions herself in Scotland one day, on the iconic Old Course in St Andrews where the celebrated sport was
Anita Golf Course in Arcadia. – Courtesy photo / Mark Lowell
first played. There she is at Road Hole, number 17, reputedly the toughest par 5 for women championship golf – her ball sailing over Road Hole Bunker. It bounces on the front of the green and takes a serpentine route, ending on its last roll into the center of the cup. Perfection itself.
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ost of us know or have known someone we care about who has come under the influence of a perpetrator using him/her for self-serving purposes. Very smart, educated, healthy people can, for some unknown, reason come under the spell of opportunistic, toxic, and insecure people. It is very puzzling for an observer of this phenomena to understand how the brainwashed person can’t see what is happening. How it happens is a complicated process which we won’t address here. How we can help these people as a friend is, however, some-
thing we will tackle here. You will also see similarities to our conversation regarding befriending victims. But being brainwashed by another, in my assessment, is much more complicated and dangerous. When someone is brainwashed they may be at risk for joining a cult and blindly following the orders of that cult. Compassion We must find our old friend compassion and understand how powerful this emotion is during times when our friends/ loved ones seem to have lost their brains/common sense. Manipulative people, knowingly or unknowingly, can use very effective
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is to start to question the person’s distorted reality. You want to come from your heart as you question their reality. There will be little phrases you can interject: • I don’t see it that way. • Funny I was thinking the opposite was true. • I remember when you and I were more in agreement on major issues like this one. • That sounds like bad behavior to me. • Are those your thoughts or someone else’s?
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PASADENA April 24 At about 5:52 p.m., Pasadena Police officers investigated a call of shots fired in the 600 block of North Marengo Avenue. On arrival, officers found evidence suggesting a shot had been fired. Officers canvassed the area; however, they did not locate any victims. Our investigation is ongoing. At about 7:45 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 3800 block of Foothill Boulevard regarding a robbery investigation. On arrival, officers learned that the suspects entered a commercial wireless store, simulated a gun, and ordered the employees to lie on the floor. The suspects forced the clerk to open a secure area of the store and removed approximately 40 cellular telephones. The suspects then fled the location on foot. The suspects are described as male Hispanics in their 30s. If you have information about this incident, please call the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241. April 25 At about 4:02 a.m., Pasadena Police officers investigated an Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ADW) in the 400 block of North Los Robles Avenue. On arrival, officers learned that the suspect and victim live together in an apartment. The suspect was making noise while other occupants were trying to sleep. The victim confronted the suspect and he (the victim) was attacked. The suspect lunged at the victim with a large knife, causing a 4” laceration. PPD officers found the suspect standing outside the apartment still armed with the knife. Officers ordered the suspect to drop the knife and he was arrested without incident. The suspect was transported to the Pasadena jail and charged with ADW.
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blotters April 29 At about 1:57 a.m. Pasadena Police officers investigated a call of shots in the 1600 block of Kenneth Way. On arrival officers observed a vehicle speeding away from the area of the shots and conducted enforcement stop. PPD officers discovered it had been damaged by gunfire; however, the three occupants were uncooperative refusing to provide suspect information. Our investigation is ongoing.
ARCADIA April 26 At about 3:13 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a bicycle in the area of Fifth Avenue and Foothill Boulevard for not having lights on the bike. During a consensual search, the officer located a meth pipe and two hypodermic needles. The 33-yearold male from Olivehurst, California, was cited and released in the field. Just before 8:03 a.m., an officer responded to the 900 block of Kingsley Drive regarding an activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. Arcadia PD detectives had previously deployed decoy packages containing bait property and tracking devices to combat the increase in package thefts from residential areas. An investigation revealed a 39-year-old male from Covina had the stolen package, property, and tracking device in his vehicle. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. April 27 At approximately 9:46 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Rosemead Boulevard and Longden Avenue for having a person ride in the back of
the truck bed. An investigation revealed the person in the truck bed was attempting to secure a motorcycle reported as stolen from the Los Angeles Police Department and inside the truck was a driver, two adult passengers, and a toddler not seated in a car seat. Inside the vehicle, the officer located a knife, a glass pipe near where the child was seated, and an open container of alcohol in a bag with diapers. A 47-yearold male from Pasadena, a 25-year-old female from Altadena, and a 20-year-old male from Los Angeles, and an 18-year-old male from Pasadena were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Around 6:07 p.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a vandalism report. The victim returned to her vehicle and found a suspect had used their shoe to dent the driver’s side door and break the door handle. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. At about 8:39 p.m., officers responded to 24 Hour Fitness, 125 North First Avenue, regarding a burglary report. The officer determined an unknown suspect cut the victim’s combination lock to the locker and stole the victim’s wallet, phone, and car keys. The victim’s credit cards were then used in Duarte to purchase more than $2,100.00 worth of items at Best Buy. The investigation is ongoing. April 28 Just before 12:44 p.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Live Oak Avenue and El Monte Avenue regarding an activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. Officers located the package, property, and tracking device in the possession of
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April 29 Shortly after 11:46 a.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding the activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker attached to a bicycle. Officers located a 29-yearold male from Los Angeles in possession of the stolen bicycle. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
MONROVIA April 27 At 9:51 a.m., officers responded to Magnolia and Evergreen on the report of a hit and run traffic collision. The suspect driver rearended a vehicle and fled the scene. Officers checked the area for the suspect vehicle and located it in the 400 block of Andre in the city of Duarte. The driver of the vehicle was also located and he had sustained injuries from the accident when his head hit the windshield. The windshield had cracked and lacerated his forehead. The vehicle was towed and the driver was taken to a hospital for treatment. The driver admitted to being involved in the collision. April 27 at 7:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 500 block of W. Huntington regarding a stolen vehicle report. The victim left his keys unattended on a table inside of a restaurant for approximately ten minutes. When he returned to the table, he realized his keys were gone. He went out to the parking lot and saw that his vehicle had been stolen. The investigation is continuing.
April 28 At 7:25 a.m., a suspicious person was reported at a business in the 2100 block of S. Myrtle. A female subject entered the location and was driving around inside the property. A worker thought the female was acting suspicious and phoned police to report the activity. Officers arrived and located the vehicle. The investigation revealed that the vehicle was stolen and the female suspect was under the influence. She was arrested and the vehicle was recovered and returned to the owner. April 28 at 8:39 a.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Sesmas regarding a vandalism incident. The victim reported that the windows on her vehicle had been shattered. A female adult in a dark colored SUV was seen driving up to the victim’s vehicle. The female exited the SUV and proceeded to shatter multiple windows on the vehicle. She then got back into the SUV and left the area. The investigation is continuing. April 28 at 6:10 p.m., an abandoned vehicle was reported in the 100 block of E. Cypress. The black Chevy Tahoe had been parked there for three days. The license plate number was checked and it returned to a vehicle reported stolen out of Pomona. Officers responded and recovered the vehicle. April 28 at 9:36 p.m., a nurse from a local hospital phoned police to report a subject in the ER that had been assaulted in Monrovia. Officers responded and spoke to the subject, who said he had been assaulted
at a bar in the 1500 block of S. Myrtle. He said he had been drinking and playing pool. At approximately 8:00 p.m., he stepped out to the back alley to use the restroom when he was assaulted. He didn’t know the suspects, but believes there were three of them. The victim had some facial wounds and some bruising to his upper torso area, where he was possibly hit or kicked. The investigation is continuing. April 28 at 10:25 p.m., an officer was on patrol the area of Mountain and Royal Oaks when he saw a vehicle traveling on the opposite side of the road. He stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver, who displayed symptoms of being intoxicated. After performing field sobriety tests, the driver was arrested for DUI. April 28 at 10:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the report of a disturbing subject at Foothill and Magnolia. The subject was shining a flashlight at drivers. An officer responded and located the subject at Magnolia and Chestnut. The officer stopped to talk to him and a computer check revealed he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody. April 29 At 10:15 a.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 600 block of W. Foothill. The victim reported that they parked their vehicle on Highland the day before, and when they returned to the vehicle the next day, they saw items were missing. The vehicle had been left unlocked. The investigation is continuing.
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T.S. No.: 170109006 Notice Of Trustee's Sale Loan No.: 4988 Order No. 5929548 APN: 5773-017-054 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 12/20/2004. Unless You Take Action To Protect Your commitment to fighting Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. climate change, proposed tax If You Need An Explanation Of The Nature Of The Proceeding Against You, You cuts to favor the wealthiest Should Contact A Lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cafew, and most recently signed shier's check drawn on a state or national an executive order to pave the cashier’s check drawn by a state or A public hearing will be held by the City Council of Monrovia at 7:30 bank, federal credit union, or a cashier’s check way to hand public lands over p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, drawn by a state or federal savings and association, or savings association, to energy companies. at City Hall in the Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Mon- loan or savings bank specified in Section 5102 “In President Trump’s rovia, California, to determine whether or not the following request of the Financial Code and authorized to do for Historic Landmark Designation and Mills Act Contract should be business in this state will be held by the first 100 days, we have duly appointed trustee as shown below, of approved under Title 17 Historic Preservation Ordinance of the Mon- all right, title, and interest conveyed to and seen nothing but alarming now held by the trustee in the hereinafter rovia Municipal Code. incompetency and broken described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The promises that undermine NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING sale will be made, but without covenant or APPLICATION warranty, expressed or implied, regarding our values as a nation. But MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay 415 SOUTH IVY AVENUE we have also seen incredible the remaining principal sum of the note(s) Historic Landmark HL-142/Mills Act Contract MA-132 MONROVIA, CA 91016 secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest community responses and John R. Hull, Jr. and Marylee W. Hull and late charges thereon, as provided in 518 East Colorado Boulevard the note(s), advances, under the terms of activity. In my town halls at the Deed A public hearing will be held by the City Council of Monrovia at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible on of Trust, interest thereon, fees, CA 91016 home, I have heard andTuesday, seen MayMonrovia, chargestoand expenses of the Trustee for 16, 2017, at City Hall in the Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, the total (at the time of the initial more constituents than determine usual whether or not the following request for Historic Landmark Designation and Mills Act publication Contractamount of the Notice of Sale) reasonENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION should under Title 17 Historic Preservation Ordinance of the Monrovia Municipal Code. ably estimated to be set forth below. The looking to get involved in thebe approved amount may be greater on the day of sale. political process. If there is Trustor: Joy Choi Wong and Richard YaoAPPLICATION Categorical Exemption (Class 1) Tang Chen and Cathy Wei-Sun Chen Duly a silver lining to the Trump Appointed Trustee: Total Lender Solutions, HL-142/Mills Act Contract MA-132 presidency, it has beenHistoric that Landmark Inc. Recorded 12/28/2004 as Instrument Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, John R. Hull, Jr. and Marylee W. Hull 04 3357854 in book , page of Official his attempts to divide us MayBoulevard 11, 2017, at the Monrovia City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, No. 518are East Colorado Records in the office of the Recorder of Monrovia, California, Community Development Department/PlanLos Angeles County, California, Date of Monrovia, CA 91016 actually drawing many of us Sale: 5/18/2017 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: ning Division and online at www.cityofmonrovia.org. closer. We will stand united Behind the fountain located in Civic Center ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, against Trump’s attacks on CA Amount of unpaid balance and other For further information regarding this application, please contact the (Class 1) charges: $106,715.60 Street Address or immigrants, women, Categorical the Exemption Planning Division at (626) 932-5565. other common designation of real propermedia, and any who dare ty: 166 Alta St., Unit B Arcadia, CA 91006 Staff to Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at the Monrovia City Hall, 415 A.P.N.: Communitysobre Development Department/Planning Division online at5773-017-054 The undersigned disagree with him for theSouth nextIvy Avenue, EsteMonrovia, aviso esCalifornia, para informarle una junta pública acerca de laand Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other 100 days, and beyond.” www.cityofmonrovia.org. propiedad indicada más arriba. common designation, if any, shown above. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565. If no street address or other common desSi necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en ignation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending Este aviso es para informarle junta pública acerca de la propiedad al indicada más (626) arriba. contacto consobre el una Departamento de Planificación número a written request to the beneficiary within 932-5565. 10 days of the date of first publication of Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de of Sale. Notice To Potential this Notice Planificación al número (626) 932-5565. Bidders: If you are considering bidding on Sheri Bermejo this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at Sheri BermejoPlanning Division Manager a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a Planning Division Manager 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 Angeles County Department responsible for paying off all liens senior to of Medical Examiner-Corothe lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are ner. encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that The investigation is may exist on this property by contacting on-going and there is no the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge motive or suspect(s) informayou a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be tion available at this time. aware that the same lender may hold more PUBLISH ON FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 Publish May 4, 2017 Anyone with informathan one mortgage or deed of trust on the MONROVIA WEEKLY property. Notice To Property Owner: The tion about this incident is sale date shown on this notice of sale may A HEARING on the petition will be be postponed one or more times by the encouraged to contact the held in this court as follows: 05/30/17 Probate Notices mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, Los Angeles County Sherpursuant to Section 2924g of the California at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 Civil Code. The law requires that informaN. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA iff's Department's Homicide NOTICE OF PETITION TO tion about trustee sale postponements be 90012 ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If made available to you and to the public, as IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of a courtesy to those not present at the sale. TO SUP LEE you prefer to provide inforthe petition, you should appear at the If you wish to learn whether your sale date CASE NO. 17STPB03678 hearing and state your objections or has been postponed, and, if applicable, the mation anonymously, you To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, rescheduled time and date for the sale of file written objections with the court may call "Crime Stoppers" by this property, you may call (877) 440-4460 contingent creditors, and persons before the hearing. Your appearance or visit this Internet Web site www.mkwho may otherwise be interested may be in person or by your attorney. dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477). consultantsinc.com, using the file number in the WILL or estate, or both of TO IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a conassigned to this case 170109006. InformaSUP LEE. tingent creditor of the decedent, you tion about postponements that are very A PETITION FOR PROBATE has must file your claim with the court short in duration or that occur close in time been filed by SUZAN LEE PAEK to the scheduled sale may not immediately and mail a copy to the personal repbe reflected in the telephone information or in the Superior Court of California, resentative appointed by the court on the Internet Web site. The best way to County of LOS ANGELES. within the later of either (1) four verify postponement information is to atTHE PETITION FOR PROBATE remonths from the date of first issutend the scheduled sale. Date: 4/18/2017 quests that SUZAN LEE PAEK be ance of letters to a general personal Total Lender Solutions, Inc. 10855 Sorappointed as personal representarepresentative, as defined in secrento Valley Road, Ste 102 San Diego, CA tive to administer the estate of the 92121 Phone: (213) 486-0048 Sale Line: tion 58(b) of the California Probate (877) 440-4460 By: /s/ Naomi Finkelstein, decedent. Code, or (2) 60 days from the date Trustee Sale Officer TS #170109006 THE PETITION requests the deceof mailing or personal delivery to you 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 ARCADIA WEEKLY dent's WILL and codicils, if any, be
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admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner C. TUCKER CHEADLE - SBN 81669 C. TUCKER CHEADLE, A LAW CORPORATION
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5 Reasons to Plan for the Unknown By Jean D. Koehler
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hen you plan for the future, you may think about positive events such as marriage, starting a family, retirement or grandchildren. Yet there are other life changes such as job loss, illness, disability, or needed to care for a family member, that can take an emotional and financial toll. While it’s natural to avoid thinking about these difficult events, it’s short-sighted to ignore the possibilities. Here are five compelling reasons why it’s better to prepare your finances for the unexpected rather than simply cross your fingers. Challenging life events are hard enough to manage. Financial decisions made in a moment of crisis may not be the soundest ones and could have consequences for years to come. If you have financial contingency plans in place, you may have less to worry about or distract you from the issue at hand. You can be free to focus on pressing personal situations when it matters most. You’ll have more choices. Planning when things are going well will give you more options for protecting your finances. Certain options that guard against financial loss may not be available when tragedy strikes. For example, it’s too late to buy insurance after a kitchen fire or a family member becomes ill. Planning ahead can give you peace of mind that you’ll be ready for these types of events. Careful planning takes time. When you face an unexpected situation, you may not have the time or energy to consider your options carefully. With time on your side, you can be more deliberate, thorough and informed. For example, you can make multiple appointments to meet with tax, medical, financial planning and legal professionals to get advice and recommendations. These professionals
can help you with a variety of tasks to prepare for the unexpected, such as updating your will, researching and comparing prices on financial products or insurance, establishing a trust or completing a healthcare directive. All of these arrangements can be complex, requiring a certain amount of your time and attention to get them in order. It’s the considerate thing to do. Imagine the burden to family members if you’re incapacitated and your finances are in disarray. Having your financial dealings in order makes it easier for a loved one to step in and help, as needed. Make sure a trusted family member knows where key financial documents are and how to contact the professionals who help with your finances. Action beats fear. Conventional wisdom urges us to ‘hope for the best and prepare for the worst.’ It’s good advice, and having a plan in place is empowering. You may not be able to prevent every unpleasant occurrence in life, but you can soften the blow of a personal hardship by putting safety nets in place. A financial advisor can help you identify options to prepare for life’s uncertainties. Jean D. Koehler,CLTC,CRPC is a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Arcadia,C. She specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 17 years. To contact her, (ameripriseadvisors.com/jean.d.koehler, 626-2540455, 55 E. Huntington Dr.,#340,Arcadia,Ca). Neither Ameriprise Financial nor its affiliates or representatives may provide tax or legal advice. Consult your tax advisor or attorney regarding specific tax issues. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment adviser. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2017 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Ages 1 & 2. Meet Gypsy & Bongo, ages 1 & 2. Unbelievably, this sweet and beautiful pair was abandoned by an "owner" who boarded them while she supposedly moved, but never came back for them. Her loss, but your huge gain! They are delightful! Gypsy, the female, is a shorthair, all shiny black, rather petite, born 9/2015. Bongo, the male, is also shorthair, black and white, a rather big boy, born 5/2016. Gypsy, while more independent, likes to be near you and in the same room as you. She is not really a fan of being held too long, but she will greet you nose to nose, and will even jump on something high, like a cat tree, to reach you. Her favorite game is to hide from unsuspecting Bongo and then pounce on him for a friendly wrestling match! Bongo, on the other hand, is a lapcat. He is playful, and loves belly & ear rubs. He is easily held, snuggled, and cuddled, and likes
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After a 1-9 start to the season, Temple City has re-emerged, putting together their most impressive win of the season against the second-place Wildcats. With improved defense and timely hitting, the Rams (5-12, 4-5 Rio Hondo) held off a late rally and beat Monrovia (10-9, 6-3 Rio Hondo), 4-3, Friday afternoon in Temple City. After scoring only one run against Wildcat ace Britney Lopez in their previous matchup, the Rams broke through against Lopez with four runs on six hits, three coming from first-year Elliana Zellien. “Our bats came through today,” said Zellien, who tied the game with a two-out, two-run single in the bottom of the third inning. “Britney throws a riseball, and past games we kept hitting fly balls, but this game we got them on the ground.” Zellien got her third RBI with a single in the fifth, which junior shortstop Amber Arreola followed with an RBI single of her own, giving the Rams a 4-2 lead. “Lopez did her job, she hit her spots,” said Monrovia coach Marcel Mayorga, “but [Zellien] beat us. She came, she hit, and that’s how they got ahead.” Temple City first-year Gillian Molina pitched out of several jams, allowing her defense to redeem themselves for earlier errors. With nobody out and runners on first and third in the fourth inning, Molina forced a groundball to Arreola, who froze
the runner on third before starting a 6-3-2 double-play. “She should’ve gone on that, I got lucky there,” said Arreola of the runner. Molina praised her team’s improved effort, saying: “Our fielding is so much better, and we have a drive to beat [Monrovia] that we didn’t have before.” Lopez did everything she could for the Wildcats pitching and at the plate, hitting a two-out RBI double in the top of the seventh, a rally squashed with a groundout to end the game. “Lopez is the drive of the team,” said Mayorga, whose lineup matched Temple City with six hits of their own, “but I think our bats are waking up in time for playoffs.” The Rams, meanwhile, have gone 4-3 in their last seven games, solidifying themselves in third place despite graduating eight seniors in the offseason, having no access to the field in the fall semester, relying on four freshman starters, and suffering a nine-game losing streak early in the season. “They’re learning to finish a game, they’re learning not to get down,” said Rams coach Bob Ellingsworth. Though he’s excited for the future, he holds reasonable expectations for the end of this season: “If we finish
strong and get to CIF, and do well in CIF, then it’s a good season.” His players, however, aren’t so satisfied. “It was just enough,” Arreola said of her team’s performance, “there were a few errors and a few hits that could’ve gone better.” Molina sees room for improvement, saying: “When we get runners in scoring
Arreola (16) and Samantha Diaz watch an errant throw
position, we have to get better at moving them around.” Zellien, the key to Temple City’s success, sees only one way to finish the season: “We have three games left, and we have to win out.”
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MHS Volleyball Hires Ashlee DiSalvo as Head Coach By Christian Romo cromo1969@gmail.com
Monrovia has hired former Pasadena High School coach Ashlee DiSalvo to be the head coach of the school’s girls volleyball team. DiSalvo will replace former head coach Wayne Teng, who left the position for personal reasons after nine seasons at Monrovia. DiSalvo, who was named the 2016 Pacific League Coach of the Year, has spent the last four seasons coaching at PHS, adding a Frosh/Soph team to the school’s program during her tenure. “My immediate goal for the upcoming season is to build rapport with the students, parents, and administration by running a strong pre-season and introducing a strong coaching core for all three levels,” she said.
DiSalvo inherits a team that last year won the Rio Hondo league title and advanced to the CIF quarterfinals for the first time in the program’s history. “A lot can be done with a program once discipline and solid skills are established,” said DiSalvo. “I knew that would not be an issue walking in, and I plan to match [Wayne’s] intensity.” “Ashlee inherits a solidly-built program,” said Monrovia athletic director Randy Bell, “and she struck us as the best candidate to take the keys to the bus and keep driving it.” The Wildcat’s five-set loss to Westridge in last year’s playoffs ended one of the program’s best-ever seasons, an accomplishment DiSalvo aims to improve upon in the fall: “My short term goal is a back-to-back league championship,” she said, “long term goal is a CIF run.”
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GLENDORA
$1,395,000
Located in tranquil Morgan Ranch Community with three levels. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 5 ½ bathrooms, living room, family room, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast nook, breakfast bar, center island, dishwasher and plenty of cabinet space. Master suite with walk in closet, sitting area occupies entire area. Main floor with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and laundry room. Gazebo and built-in BBQ. Three car garage. (S2200)
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$1,388,000
Nestled back from street, this south facing home boasts an abundance of living space with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, walk-n closet, kitchen with granite countertops, pantry. Beamed ceilings, pool, patio, fire pit, detached garage and sits on a huge, flat lot 18,751 sq.ft. This beautiful home is located in the charming community of Sierra Madre. (O275)
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ARCADIA
$1,150,000
Highland Oak School District. 2 Units : 2bed 1bath and 1bed 1bath. Call Peter Wang 626-807-6725. (N907)
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PASADENA
$999,000
Two on a Lot! Front home 1567 sq.ft., with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, expansive front yard, Crown molding, 2 car garage, modern kitchen with appliances, fireplace in living room, walk-in closet in master bedroom, formal dining room, washer/dryer. Back home 1001 sq.ft ., with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Close to shopping, College, Metro line, Huntington Library and beautiful City of Pasadena. (O67)
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$879,798
Beautiful two story located in Heron Bay Community of San Leandro. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Hardwood floors, living room and family room with fireplace kitchen with granite countertops and island, spacious walk-in closets, master suite, large windows, vaulted ceilings, oak cabinetry, attached double garage. (L2353) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
PASADENA
$879,000
Lots of original charm and character in this 2121 sq.ft. 1924 Tudor home. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and additional bonus/family room area 2 fireplaces. Hardwood floors, French doors and formal dining room. Lovely neighborhood in Northeast Pasadena convenient to the Gold Line. 7973sq.ft. lot. (M2075)
LOS ANGELES $698,888 Excellent opportunity to own this one of a kind hard to find, duplex corner lot built in 2004, each unit has 4 bedroom 2 bath. Just a few minutes from down town LA, ideal for someone who wants live in one and rent the one. Call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233. (W1803)
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PASADENA
$698,000
Fantastic sought after complex in the heart of Pasadena. Quiet back unit with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Multi/Split level. Vaulted ceilings. Living room with fireplace. Den/dining area with built-in bar & sink. Master bedroom with walk-in closet. New carpeting throughout. Large enclosed patio off living area. Attached double garage with storage. Association pool and spa. Close to Old Town Pasadena and South Lake Business district. (L444)
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PASADENA
$598,000
Charming Mid-Century appeal one level featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bath. 1,024 sq.ft. Enclosed patio and patio area. Fireplace. Dining room. Detached two car garage with ¾ bath and laundry area. 5,207 sq.ft. lot. Built in 1953. (P1664) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451 E US n HO PM erto 3 EN Full OP N 12 - ve., A nn SU
ROSEMEAD $548,000 North Rosemead Home!!! 3 Bed, 2 Bath and Den on quiet cul-de- sec. Built in 1951, it has brand new paint in and out and remodeled. Good school district. Great city park and community center for all family activitie. Call Theresa Spurney 626-233-0432 (P9428)
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FULLERTON $510,000 Home features 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and ¾ bath. New carpet and new granite counter and mirror. Ceiling fans in bedrooms. A/C and dual paned windows. Spacious living room, galley styled kitchen with separate breakfast nook. Laundry room and direct access to garage. Huge backyard. Close to Fullerton Colleges. (R331) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
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Duplex: Good opportunity for investors; 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Live in one and rent the other; Lots of room for parking. , Just few minutes from downtown Pasadena and Rose Bowl. Centrally located close to stores, schools, parks and transportation.Call Adelina Oyama 626-422-9850 (N1580)
Beautiful end unit townhome in Sierra Madre. Beautiful pool, spa and BBQ area. Two level 2 bedrooms, vaulted ceilings and custom fireplace. Kitchen with stainless appliances, pantry, new countertops. Dining area. Each suite with features their own private large balcony, walk-in closets and private bathrooms. Attached double garage. Low association dues include water, sewer, trash, gardening and insurance. (S673)
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$90,000
UNION PLAZA Attractive optometry practice opportunity in a busy retail center with easy freeway access. The practice provides routine exams, contact lenses and eye glasses. Well-equipped facility with low maintenance and stable income. There is realistic growth potential by expanding to a full-time schedule for the owner. The seller can also provide a consultation period to buyer for a smooth transition if needed. Prize includes all inventories and equipment. Call Florence Lee 626-228-6497. (L10990)
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EL MONTE $464,000 This is a Show and Sell. Everything is done. New Paint interior and exterior. New Kitchen Cabinets, Sink, Vanities in Baths, Plumbing Fixtures throughout as well as Lighting Fixtures, Electrical Outlets and Switches. New Carpeting and Linoleum. Large Backyard and room for RV Parking. Call Brendan Ramirez 909-525-0015. (L11113)
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$18,000
Usable 20 ac vacant land near the Mojave River beautiful Desert view, near city of Barstow. This property has been in the family for over 100 years. Buyer(s) should have the land survey, property to be sold as is. Bring your clients or invertors and check with San Bernardino County. Call Gwen Highley 909-615-2399. (H0) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
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Six unit multiplex in Crestline. Ideal for business or family home with income. Three buildings. One owner’s unit 2 bedrooms, 1 bath has downstairs rental 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Second building has three 1 bedroom, 1 bath units. Third unit 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Covered parking plus off street parking spaces. Walk to grocery store, park, library, restaurants and Lake. Great condition. Nothing else like this in the mountains. (R664)
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$2,600/MONTH
This is a spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom 2 stories single family home located in a decent and quiet neighborhood (Canyon Crest) in Riverside. One bedroom and one 3/4 bathroom plus a den, which can be used as 5th bedroom on main floor. Hugh Living Room with fireplace. Whole house is covered with laminated flooring. Central air and heat. Laundry room with washer and dryer hookup. 2 car attached garage. College students are okay. Call Stephen Leung 626-664-4833. (A735)
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$2,450/MONTH
This 859 Square foot single family has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233. (D3543)
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$215,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, single level condo. Needs some TLC. Association Pool and Gated complex. Call Victoria Pyle 626-475-8987 (C4700)