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Sheriff’s Homicide detectives responded to 22100 East East Fork Road, Azusa Tuesday, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a South Pasadena Police officer. The officer was at a training exercise at Burro Canyon Shooting Park. Detectives learned that while participating in an onduty training exercise, the officer fell and hit his head. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Kevin Sandoval, 23, was pronounced dead at about 3 p.m. following a training accident. Sandoval was doing firearms training when he fell for an unknown reason and hit his head according to sources. The officer was airlifted to Foothill Presbyterian Hospital in Glendora and was pronouced dead shorthly thereafter.
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Alverno High School Forty-Eighth Commencement Alverno School in Sierra Madre had a perfect record of 62 graduates Friday with 100% of these 62 girls attending college this fall. Some of the colleges that graduated were accepted to include
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Tracks of My Tears - This area at South Shamrock and Duarte is where the proposed maintenance yard was slated to be built to accommodate the coming Gold Line Extension. Monrovia was the only city who offered land for this purpose. The project is now in jeaopardy – Photo by Terry Miller
BY TERRY MILLER The City of Monrovia and the Gold Line Construction Authority are, perhaps, at a defining moment over the sale of land slated for a railway maintenance yard for the new Gold Line extension which is scheduled to roll through Monrovia in the coming years en route to the County line. During a meeting of the Gold Line Joint Powers Association in Arcadia last week, Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz accused the GLCA board of going back on an agreement to buy 13.8-acres of city land at Shamrock Avenue and Duarte Road which had been slated for the maintenance yard for the GLAC. The city is now questioning GLCA’s motives and has issued public statements and letters which we print here in entirety: After last week’s GLJPA meeting, Chairman of the Board for GLCA Doug Tessitor posted the following opinion on their website: In 2010 the Construction Authority learned it was required to build a maintenance and operations facil-
ity to complete the Foothill Extension from Pasadena to Azusa as a requirement of the Funding Agreement between the Authority and Metro. Since then the Authority proceeded to environmentally review the facility alternatives. In January 2011, the Authority Board certified the final environmental document and selected a 24-acre site in the City of Monrovia for the facility. This decision was supported by the City. We then began negotiating to purchase the land within the selected site, including 14 acres owned by the City of Monrovia and its Redevelopment Agency and 10 more owned by multiple private property owners. By March 2011, the Authority and City had come close to agreeing on a $56 million deal for the city-owned properties, based entirely on, of course, the City’s ability to sell its land free and clear without litigation or other encumbrance. In fact, the draft Purchase and Sale Agreement stated there was no threatened litigation. It was not until March 22, 2011 that the
Authority was made aware of a 2004 covenant between the City of Monrovia and an adjacent property owner allegedly prohibiting the transaction between the City and the Authority, and that the City would not be able to sell its land without embroiling the Authority in very costly and schedule-threatening litigation. This property owner has since filed 2 lawsuits, one challenging CEQA and the other against the City of Monrovia contesting the sale and purchase of the City’s properties. These facts materially change the Authority’s ability to pay $56 million as part of a deal for the City’s properties and pose a significant risk to the viability of the entire project. The Authority very much believes that the City should be involved in resolving this situation. Given the new conditions, the Authority is seeking the City’s partnership in sharing some of the costs to settle with the private property owner and resolve the City’s lawsuit regarding its 2004 covenant with the same property owner. At this point, howev-
er, it does not appear that the City considers that it has any responsibility in the litigation or the cloud over its property. The Authority’s options are clear: we can give into the demands of a few property owners and possibly bankrupt, shorten and/or significantly delay the project; or we can take every step reasonably necessary to complete the project to Azusa on time and within budget while preserving resources to extend light rail to the county line. Doug Tessitor Board Chairman Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority” Monrovia City Manager Scott Ochoa responded to GLAC with the following: “GLCA Attacks Monrovia At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board held a joint public hearing to consider a proposed purchase and sale agreement (PSA) between Monrovia and the Gold
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The Duarte City Council voted unanimously on June 14 to continue its challenge to the City of Azusa’s 2010 approval of the Vulcan Materials Co. mining expansion project by authorizing an appeal to the State Court of Appeal. The lawsuit, originally filed in August of 2010 and first heard in late March of this year, was denied by the Superior Court on May 9. The City has until August 8 to file its appeal. “The Council’s decision to appeal continues
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Sierra Madre Farmer’s Market May Resume in July Closed nearly one year ago, the Sierra Madre Farmer’s Market is slated to start selling organic produce again later this summer, but under new mangement. The city council voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve the new project. Councilmember MacGillivray voted against the 5 year lease by saying her main concern was the competition a farmer’s market might bring to local, established businesses.
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Dear Monrovia Weekly, What a warm and touching addition to the usual news. As one who attended the occasion with my children and grandchildren it could not have been a more pleasant evening. In perfect Monrovia weather strains of mariachi music filled the canyon as guests strolled up the drive to the historic old lodge. With touches of the 40’s period there could not have been a more beautiful setting for Jim and Roxy’s family and friends to get acquainted. Send your letters to Thanks again Monrovia Weekly, tmiller@beaconmedianews.com Auntie Gloria Goodman and family
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BY DOROTHY DENNE Cat lover that I am, I do have to admit that there are a few downsides to living with them. For example, when they decide it is time for you to get out of bed you might as well agree. Thee is no point in arguing or trying to ignore. You’ll never win unless you are willing to throw them out of the house. For me, that is not an option. I believe urban cats should be in-house. The odds are against them outdoors with so many cars, especially on a busy boulevard like mine. Humans don’t try to cross that street except at a
light. Even then, depending on their persuasion, they better say a couple of Hail Marys or a Help Me Lord before stepping off the curb. Given that, I’m forced to rise on my cats’ time schedule. This morning was an especially bright, sunny morning so my old lady cat decided abot 6:00 that it was time for us to get up. She began by nudging my head with her head then licking my face with her sandpapery tongue. That got her a few mumbles and a little neck scratching. Next, she began walking up and down my body, back and forth, back and forth. When that didn’t work she began to knead. Now, she has the biggest, the longest claws I have ever seen on a domestic cat. When she kneads, it does get my attention.
She had my attention but I still wasn’t ready to give in. I pulled the covers over me to let her dig into them for a while. Finally, in frustration, she called in her back-up buddy. When an all muscle 20 pound male leaps on me, I awake. I usually let out a very audible groan as soon as I’m able to get my breath again. He is not a kneader. He doesn’t have to be. He sprawls his 20 pound body across my stomach and chest then takes compensatory nibbles at my chin. The old lady, meanwhile, moves up to sit on my head. I’ll just sum up here by telling you that I was up at 6:15 this morning, only semi-smiling a bit, feeding the really happy feline members of the family.
‘Party Like A Rock Star’ Grad Nite at Temple City High School After a year of planning, hundreds of volunteer hours and tons of cardboard, paint and glitter, the Grad Nite Committee 2011 of Temple City High School is offering a sneak preview of its one-night-only production, “Party Like a Rock Star!” Members of the public can go behind-the-scenes before the graduating seniors arrive on Friday, June 17, starting at 8:30pm and get a glimpse of the complete transformation of the campus, from set decorations to lighting, posters, scenery and stages. The cost of the adult only walkthrough is a suggested donation of $2. (Graduating seniors with tickets will not be admitted until the 10pm event start time.) “We thought it would
be fun to show the public what we’ve been working on for the past year,” said Tammi Loveland, a TCHS parent and Grad Nite cochair. Grad Nite 2011 will feature a concert atmosphere with 3 band and a DJ performing throughout the night. During the all-night festivities, senior will play games, enjoy all kinds of entertainment, get make-up and hair styles, win prizes, and enjoy food and fun with their newly graduated classmates. Everything for the seniors will be provided and they will not be allowed to leave campus once they arrive. “The idea is to provide a safe and sober, ‘never-to-be-forgotten,’ party for our graduates,” said Beatrice Macias, Grad Nite
co-chair. While it is a Temple City tradition to decorate the high school grounds and throw the elaborate Grad Nite party every June, some parents and community members do not know about the event or exactly what goes into its preparation. The walkthrough will provide them the chance to see firsthand what goes into Grad Nite. Also, just like the Tournament of Roses, the end of Grad Nite marks the beginning of planning for next year’s Grad Nite. So, the committee is looking for parent volunteers to start Grad Nite 2012. For more information about the walk-through, contact Janet Smith at (626) 286-8335.
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY I-405: Countdown To The Closure – July 16-17
Plan ahead, avoid the area, or stay home is the message from public safety o;cials for the weekend closure of the I-405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass – between the I-10 and US-101 – scheduled for July 16-17 for planned demolition of the Mulholland Bridge, part of the freeway improvements project. For latest updates visit metro.net/405.
New Metro Bus Schedules June 26
Starting June 26, Metro is making changes in its bus service to improve e;ciency and e=ectiveness through better use of resources. For complete details on the service changes, visit metro.net. Revised timetables will be available online or on buses starting in June.
Call 323.GO.METRO; 1.800.COMMUTE Ends June 30 Metro customers should now call 323.GO.METRO (323.466.3876) for transit assistance, or 511 for automated tra;c, rideshare and other travel information. The 1.800.COMMUTE telephone number, provided by Caltrans since 1994 for reaching Metro’s Customer Information agents, will be discontinued June 30. Go Metro To Dodgers, Angels
Take advantage of a winning combination to see both the Dodgers and Angels this season. Just Go Metro to Union Station and connect with the Dodger Stadium Express or the special Metrolink service to Angel Stadium in Anaheim. For Dodger Stadium Express information, visit metro.net; for Angel Stadium information, visit octa.net.
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Go Metro to Summer Artsfest 2011 at the East LA Civic Center on Saturdays each month beginning July 2 and enjoy the farmers market, art walk, dancing and live concerts. Take the Metro Gold Line and exit at East LA Civic Center Station. For more information, visit lacountyparks.org.
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had over 18,000 hours of community service completed by the students The Alverno Mission is: “Empowering Each Young Woman to be Exactly the Person She Wants to Be” To add the young womens’ exciting graduation, Steven Fabian – Anchor from Channel One News – was the keynote speaker at
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culmination for the 50th Anniversary at Alverno. It was thrilling to be a part of it as an alumna and as an employee.” The motto at Alverno: “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Words to live by indeed. Congratulations Class of 2011
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC FORUM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Citrus Community College Board of Trustees will host a public forum, conducted by the Community College League of California and Redistricting Partners, to receive public input and testimony regarding revisions to the District’s trustee area plan. Education Code 5019.6 requires each district that elects its governing board “by trustee area” to adjust the trustee area plan following the release of the Census. The public hearing is scheduled as follows: June 21, 2011 6:00 p.m. Citrus College Louis E. Zellers Center for Innovation, Room 159 1000 West Foothill Blvd. Glendora, CA 91741 Please call 626-914-8821 or visit citruscollege.edu for more information.
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Continued from page 1 Line Construction Authority (GLCA) for property owned by Monrovia and to be used by GLCA for its M&O Facility (M&O Property). The proposed PSA reflects the deal struck by the City and GLCA negotiating teams earlier this year, after having negotiated with each other in good faith for nearly two years. While Monrovia remains committed to the deal as it was negotiated, GLCA is now trying to force Monrovia to pay GLCA’s costs to settle two lawsuits filed against GLCA by Excalibur Holdings (an adjacent property owner who sued the GLCA in February over its adoption of the SEIR and both GLCA and Monrovia over the PSA. In its lawsuit challenging the PSA, Excalibur alleges that a 2004 settlement agreement between Monrovia (both the City and Agency) and Excalibur prohibits Monrovia from either condemning or causing the condemnation of Excalibur’s property. This is incorrect. The 2004 settlement agreement is the result of litigation between Monrovia and Excalibur stemming from the Agency’s 6th Amendment to its redevelopment project area in 2002. Excalibur sued the Agency on the grounds that the environmental impact report was insufficient. Ultimately, the parties settled in 2004 by executing a “tolling agreement” that preserved Excalibur’s right to reinstate its original lawsuit should Monrovia condemn or cause the condemnation of Excalibur’s property. Nonetheless, Excalibur inexplicably relies on this settlement agreement to challenge the PSA for the M&O Property - despite the fact that the settlement agreement has
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Mitigate any environmental impacts associated with the project. As negotiated by GLCA and Monrovia, total value consideration for the 13.87 acre site is $39.6 million for land, City expenses, and potential lost revenue; $16.5 million in identified public improvements and infrastructure; and the construction of a 350 space parking structure for Monrovia’s Gold Line station. The attorney for Excalibur spoke in opposition and was incredulous. Among other absurd allegations, he accused Monrovia and GLCA of manufacturing a phony disagreement for his client’s benefit; he then went on to allege that GLCA does not lawfully exist and that Monrovia and GLCA were engaged in racketeering activities and conspiracies under the RICO Act (as in the RICO Act used to prosecute the Mob). Ultimately, however, his primary objections seemed to revolve around Monrovia, his client, and the 2004 settlement agreement. The next speaker was the special counsel for the GLCA and, ironically, his objections also revolved around the settlement agreement. He referred to the Council’s consideration of the proposed PSA as merely approving a “proposal” because his clients have withdrawn their support for the previously negotiated deal points, and reiterated GLCA’s position that Monrovia must “participate” in settling the Excalibur litigation (i.e. pay millions of Monrovia taxpayer dollars to resolve GLCA’s problems acquiring the Excalibur property). There were no other speakers and Mayor Lutz closed the Public Hearing.
At that point, staff responded to the two speakers’ statements and then, one by one, the Council members voiced their respective views on the matter. Mayor Lutz and Mayor Pro Tem Garcia were angry and disappointed in the GLCA for their behavior and attitude. Councilman Shaw and Councilwoman Shevlin were equally disappointed that GLCA would threaten and try to cast Monrovia as the villain in this scenario, especially after Monrovia had given the GLCA a viable alternative when no other options were available to it. Councilman Adams, foreshadowing his vote, referenced his strong distaste for the deal and GLCA and asked the Council to simply stop negotiations immediately and withdraw from the project. In the end, the Council voted 4-1 to continue the matter to June 21 so that GLCA and Excalibur might be able to reconcile their differences. Perhaps foretelling that the discussion on the 21st will be very short - and/or the potential litigation between GLCA and Monrovia will be protracted, should they bring a condemnation proceeding - the GLCA released an op-ed piece in the local press on Friday evening, ostensibly to give their side of the story. It contains many errors and omissions, and Monrovia has prepared a rebuttal. (See both at the end of this weekly report.) Ultimately, and in reflection on the point of GLCA’s op-ed - that they are somehow being squeezed on all sides and are merely trying to build their project - it is difficult for them to cast themselves
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Pasadena and Monterey Park, train at Burro Canyon on East Fork Road off Highway 39 near the Morris Reservoir. The shooting park opened in 1993. Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. issued the following statement Wednesday regarding the death of South Pasadena Police Department Officer Kevin A. Sandoval: “Officer Sandoval had a promising future in law enforcement and public service that was tragically cut short.
Anne and I extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues at this painful time.” Officer Sandoval, 23, of Covina was participating in departmental firearms training at Burro Canyon Shooting Park when he collapsed for unknown reasons. Medics, who were also training at the shooting range, administered first aid. He was then transported by helicopter to Foothill Presbyterian Hospital in Glendora, where he
was pronounced dead. Officer Sandoval was a South Pasadena Police Department Cadet and reserve officer before becoming a full-time patrol officer on February 16, 2009. He is survived by his parents Vilma and Obdulio, and sister Janet, of Covina, CA. In honor of Officer Sandoval, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.
City of Monrovia Sponsors Workshop to Discuss Recommendations for New Business Refuse and Recycling Program As a follow-up to recent business roundtable discussions regarding a new trash pickup and recycling program that will be implemented for local businesses in mid-2012, the City of Monrovia will host a workshop on Monday, June 20, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The workshop will focus on options and recommendations to be forwarded to the City Council later this summer. The event will be held at the Monrovia Community Center, located at 119 W. Palm Avenue in Mon-
rovia. All business owners are invited to attend and lunch will be provided. “In our previous roundtables held in May, we invited local business owners to give us their suggestions on what they would like to see in a refuse and recycling program,” says Scott Ochoa, Monrovia’s City Manager. “They spoke, we listened, and now we want to share the outcome of our deliberations. In essence, the June 20 workshop will serve as the conclusive dialogue before we take the program
recommendations to the City Council.” The purpose of the new trash pickup and recycling program is to provide convenience, reliability, and cost-efficiency to commercial and industrial businesses; to encourage them to increase recycling efforts; and to meet City and State goals for reducing waste that would otherwise be headed to landfills. Businesses can register or request more information by calling the City of Monrovia, Public Works Department at (626) 932-5553.
Calling all Convertibles Calling all convertibles, calling all convertibles! The City of Sierra Madre’s annual 4th of July Parade is in need of your assistance. Let your car shine like a firework as you transport the parade’s VIP’s down Sierra Madre Blvd. Let us showcase your pride and joy and as we together proudly celebrate the birthday of the United States of America. If this sounds like the opportunity your vintage, classic, snazzy convertible has been waiting for please contact call 626.355.5278 or email city@cityofsierramadre.com. The 2011 4th of July
Festivities will begin with a Community Picnic on Saturday, July 2, 2011 in Sierra Vista Park. From 3– 8 pm there will be swimming, picnics, a home-run-derby and much more. The celebration will continue on
July 3rd in Memorial Park from 5-10 pm with the traditional “Bubblewrap Fireworks”, beer garden, food booths and a performance by Mercy and the Merketts. The 4th of July
will start off with a bang and the new 5K Firecracker Fun Run. The run will begin at 7:00 am in Kersting Court and run a loop along the parade route. The traditional hometown parade will begin at 10 am and will be followed by activities in Memorial Park. Anyone interested in registering to participate in the 5K Firecracker Fun Run or in the 4th of July Parade can do so online at www.cityofsierramadre. com/onlineregistration. For more information on all of the 4th of July Festivities, please call 626.355.5278.
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Pasadena Golf Program Helps Stroke Survivors Swing into Action
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only a handful of people with moyamoya disease, a rare illness that causes artery constriction in the brain. A year ago, Romero fell in the shower and began experiencing episodes of memory loss and difficulty walking. Doctors initially attributed these symptoms to side effects of a concussion, but with the aid of an angiogram, they determined that Romero’s carotid artery had closed in, requiring emergency surgery. Romero said that surgeons had to physically relocate the constricted artery and reroute the flow of blood. “I like to think of it as taking Sepulveda instead of the 405,” she quipped. Romero first heard about the Saving Strokes program through the Huntington Hospital’s stroke support group, and was thankful for the opportunity to attend. “I’ve never golfed before,” she said, “So it was really informative and really satisfying.” Steve Mermis, who golfed recreationally prior to his stroke, was equally enthused about the program. “This is the first time I’ve been able to go to a golf course since my stroke in 2007,” he explained. “It’s a nice environment.” Mermis first started playing golf with lawyers and businessmen on company outings, and his introduction to the sport began on a baseball field. “I had learned how to hit a baseball 400 feet,” he said, “and they put a golf club
in my hand. It’s not that I expected to be a great golfer—I loved the experience and the opportunity to get some fresh air. The experience of hitting something really well is what brings you out again.” Mermis said he was grateful for the support and “tremendous patience” of the people hosting the event. In spite of the setbacks caused by his stroke, he remains determined to lead as fulfilling a life as possible. “I still travel; I’m still as active as I can be,” he said. “I’m not content to sit in a wheelchair and not do anything anymore.” Indeed, the survivors present at Saving Strokes were anything but passive observers. With the encouragement of their caregivers and golf experts, they tackled the sport’s many challenges with gusto. One man at putting practice anxiously watched his golf ball roll across the turf; when he saw it successfully sink into its target, his face broke into a wide, jubilant smile. As the event drew to a close at noon, Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard made a brief appearance, stating, “I’m so proud that this event, Saving Strokes, is taking place at Brookside Golf Course today, because it demonstrates Pasadena’s commitment to healthy living…I think the world of the Huntington Hospital and its commitment to helping people with medical needs.”
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The golf course itself was divided into several sections, each one focusing on a single golfing skill, such as chipping or putting. Arbi Ohanian, the Medical Director of the Huntington Memorial Hospital Stroke Center, described the program as a way of testing strength, balance, and visual coordination in a fun and enjoyable way. “It’s designed to look at therapy from a different viewpoint,” he said. Doug Kawaguchi, a stroke survivor, said, “I’m not able to do a lot of things that I could do before…this program lets you know that you can still play even with one hand and a disability.” Kawaguchi attended the Saving Strokes program in Orange County this May, and had such a positive experience that he decided to attend the Pasadena event as well. Kawaguchi’s life has drastically changed since his stroke—his impaired mobility prevents him from working, and completing simple tasks takes him much longer than before. For Kawaguchi, programs like Saving Strokes present a welcome relief from the physical challenges of daily life. “I had a nice time,” he said. “When I first had my stroke, I never thought I’d be able to play golf again.” For stroke survivor Laura Romero, Saving Strokes was a one-of-a-kind opportunity to try out a sport that she had never before had the chance to play. Romero, a Los Angeles resident and former creative director, is one of
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On June 6, Pasadena’s Brookside Golf Course hosted the second annual Los Angeles “Saving Strokes” program, a rehabilitation program designed to help stroke survivors overcome physical disabilities. The event was co-sponsored by the Huntington Memorial Hospital and the American Stroke Association, and stroke survivors and caregivers throughout the Los Angeles area were invited to attend. When the survivors arrived at the site, they checked in at a covered pavilion, where doctors administered a series of balance and coordination tests. The survivors were then escorted onto the golf field, where professional golfers coached them and helped them refine their skills. Janet Mayeda, Director of Rehab Services at Huntington Hospital, said that programs like Saving Strokes have tremendous therapeutic value. Because stroke victims can develop speech and mobility problems, she explained, they often find it difficult to accomplish basic tasks, including recreational activities like playing golf. “After a patient has had a stroke, they typically need a lot of therapy to improve mobility,” she said. The venue offered specialized equipment for the stroke survivors—for example, a series of modified clubs for golfers who had lost partial mobility, and a golf cart that only requires a single hand to operate.
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A Noise Within’s “Hard Hat Sunday” BY BRYAN FILIPPONI The last public tours of A Noise Within’s “Hard Hat Sunday” concluded on June 12, showcasing the new grounds and the progress of the construction to around 100 people. A Noise Within, a highly acclaimed classical repertory company has presented more than 120 plays including those of Shakespeare, Moliere, Miller, Calderon de la Barca, Ibsen and O’Neill. “Our 20-year dream of a permanent home for A Noise Within is turning into reality, ensuring that the unique blend of classical theatre that we do will be here for adults and students for generations to come,” said Julia Rodriguez-Elliot. The company founded by the couple of Geoff Elliot and Julia RodriguezElliot began 20 years ago in Glendale, will move into the $13.5 million building in Pasadena by August. ANW plan to begin performances as early as two months later in October. The Elliots are also co-artistic directors for the company.
“It’s been a long time coming, we’ve been through many upsand-downs and different schemes to try and make something happen” said Geoff Elliot, “so for it to finally come together and culminate in a permanent home for this company, it’s hard to even articulate.” Lawrence Sparks a 17 year fan of ANW said he will happily travel from his hometown of Glendale to the new theater in Pasadena, “I like that they work with classics and they do an outstanding job. You can always count on them for doing a good production and often it’s brilliant.” The new 300-seat theater will reside in the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Sierra Madre Villa Avenue right next to the Gold-Line. ANW has worked out an agreement that the Gold-Line parking lot will be the parking lot for the theater. The state-of-the-art 33,000-square-foot facility replaces the former Stuart Pharmaceutical headquar-
ters. Although the vast majority of the building is completely new, ANW made sure to keep the historic part of the previous structure. The former building created by celebrated architect Edward Durell Stone, who is known for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. and Radio City Hall in New York. This means that the new theater has the part of the structure that was listed on the National Register in 1998. A Noise Within has been rewarded with 26 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards which is the highest honor for theatrical achievement in Los Angeles. It is the only yearround classical repertory company in Southern California. ANW provides educational programs to adults and children and currently serves over 10,000 students annually from over 120 schools and 24 school districts. The theatre will double the number of students it serves to over 20,000 in the new complex.
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The one and only California Philharmonic is preparing for its most spectacular Festival On The Green summer concert series yet. After more than 15 highly successful years at this venue, this summer marks the final season of concerts at the Arboretum...and tickets are selling fast. It may be the final chance to enjoy the acclaimed Maestro Victor Vener and Cal Phil at the Arboretum but it is certainly not the last time they will be performing during the summer months; details about their exciting new summer home for 2012 and beyond will be announced shortly. What’s more, their popular Sunday matinees will continue to take place at the Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall. “It is with some sadness, but also with great anticipation for what we have lined
up for next year, that we prepare for our farewell series at the Arboretum,” said Maestro Vener, who founded Cal Phil, which is also often referred to as “Arcadia’s Orchestra.” “It has been a pleasure and an honor to perform at this venue for 15 years. We are looking forward to sharing news with everyone about where we will perform beginning next summer shortly. We are stronger than ever, and are excited for the future. Moving to our new outdoor home will mean an exciting change of scenery for both our audience and orchestra, but the music will remain as powerful and beautiful as always.” The highly-anticipated series begins at the Arboretum the weekend of June 25, 2011 with Beethoven and The Beatles featuring the number one tribute band and fan fa-
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point08 Jazz Club, allowing patrons to relax and enjoy their meals while enjoying the finest in live jazz from the redwhite+bluezz jazz stage. Gates open at 5:30pm with the concert beginning at 7:30pm. Each Saturday evening performance is also given at Walt Disney Concert Hall as a Sunday afternoon matinée at 2:00pm. Maestro Vener opens these afternoons with a pre-concert Talk with the Maestro at 1:00pm in BP Hall, giving music lovers a chance to talk one on one about a wide range of musical subjects prior to each concert. The Walt Disney Concert Hall performance of Beethoven and The Beatles will be held on Sunday, June 26th at 2:00pm.
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vorite The Fab Four performing Beatles hits, alongside two of Beethoven’s most enthralling works, the Fifth Symphony and the Overture To Egmont. Whether seated comfortably around tables or on a blankets, audience members are able to enjoy their favorite food and beverages before and during the concerts. Picnic suppers created by noted local caterers and restaurants including King’s Row Gastro Pub, Robins BBQ, Bristol Farms and Dog Haus, the city’s newest hot spot for Gourmet Hot Dogs, Burgers and Sausages, are available at the Festival Village; wine, beer, coffee and soft drinks are available from the Philharmonic Fountain. Concertgoers may also bring their own food and beverages. Live pre-concert entertainment is provided by
Many of us who are in our 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and even 80’s and 90’s stopped fitness training thinking perhaps we’re too old. This is a myth as numerous studies have
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proven. Physical fitness and strength training can begin at any age but is always best when done with the supervision of a professional who knows your specific
goals and aspirations as well as any potential limitations. Sarah Sneider, a professional fitness trainer, who lives in Arcadia has begun her remarkable career as a world class athlete at age 66. Recently in the Pasadena Senior Games she won 10 medals, six gold and four silver. The events she won gold medals in were powerlifting, long jump, rope climb, standing long jump, chinups, and dynamometer hand grip; and silver medals in cycling 5K, 10K, 20K, and 40K. Sarah set a world record in the rope climb. If you’re a senior looking for professional fitness training, there is a
world champion couple who work out of their Arcadia Professional Fitness Studio and have done so since 1977. They can help you become stronger, more physically fit as well as developing real courage and self confidence at any age. Their oldest client is 100 years old and he won a gold medal in the bench press. No more excuses, really! Call Harry or Sarah Sneider at 626-355-8964. Or email them at harrysneider@earthlink.net. This Saturday, June 18, the Sneiders will be featured on a program called “The Leading Gen” on KCET at 4:00 pm. Don’t miss it! It will inspire you to stay healthy and well!
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Local Monrovia Couple Ties the Knot in Rustic Sierra Madre
Understanding a Misunderstood Religion -Intro to Islam This is an opportunity to learn the true concepts of Islam, in a fun manner with SMALL group discussions. Esma Ali, the instructor, migrated to the U.S. from India, when she was eight years old. She is not scholar, just a regular practicing Muslim, who strives to live her life with directions from the
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James Joseph Yanko, 36 a software engineer married Roxana AguirreRobertson, 33, an aspiring teacher at a private ceremony at Nature Friends Center in Sierra Madre Canyon. Present for the union of this delightful couple were aproximately 100 guests as well as family members.
Jim’s family included William and Sandra Yanko and Roxana ‘s( aka Roxy) mother Diamnna Robertson and her sister Adriana Aguirre-Robertson. The Best Man was Jim’s long time friend Bryan Mizota and Maid of Honor was Caroline Khachaturian. All the planning was
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Pasadena Councilwoman to Meet With President, Administration Officials in Washington Pasadena City Councilwoman Jacque Robinson will travel to Washington, D.C., Friday to meet with members of the Obama administration and attend an intimate reception with President Barack Obama. Robinson is one of a select group of Young Elected Officials Network members who have been invited to
the White House to discuss important issues facing states and localities. “I look forward to a full day of discussion with my colleagues and the administration,” Robinson said. “I am most interested in engaging in discussion related to further stimulating the local economy, creating jobs and stabilizing the housing mar-
ket. This is an extraordinary opportunity for me to represent Pasadena at the highest level.” Robinson attended the YEO national conference in Washington last week. For more information about the organization, visit www. yeonetwork.org.
Wild Rose Elementary to Hold Fundraising Rummage Sale this Weekend for Students who Lost Both Parents MASA student, Brianna raised will go to Brianna and that may be needed. Maybe Maloney, a freshman, lost her her brother. Help is needed someone can volunteer to comother last week to cancer. in many different ways: ordinate this lemonade stand/ Her father died a few years . Someone can set up bake sale. ago, so she and her brother and Easy - Up and we can They need donations, are in need of some commu- hold a bake sale at the same including plastic grocery nity help right now. time as the Rummage Sale. bags. Donated items can be Friday and Saturday, We need someone with an dropped off the day of the June 17 & 18 a Rummage Easy - Up, a table, etc. Vol- Rummage Sale. Sale is being held at Wild unteers to bake, bake, and For more information Rose Elementary School bake, and donate lemon- contact Kristin Ford at Wild from 9am - 2pm.504x6_BW_40%_52811_Vacco All money ade, cups, and Core anything else Rose. Vacco_CoreMedia Media 5/10/11 8:22 AM Page 1
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Curves of Arcadia Celebrates a Birthday Local women's fitness club celebrates 7th anniversary When Annabelle Lee, owner of Curves in Arcadia, opened 7 years ago, the mission was to give the women in the Arcadia a complete aerobic and strength training workout in a fun, supportive environment. “It’s exciting to have been a part of the Arcadia community for so long, providing women with weight loss guidance and a fun, doable program,” said Ms. Lee. “We feel our success in Arcadia stems from not only the strength of the Curves brand, but our dedication to helping women get fit.” Since Ms. Lee opened Curves of Arcadia in July, 2005, women have been
According to Ms. Lee, the Curves plan focuses on firing up the metabolism, small meals throughout the day, a broad variety of healthy food and strength training. Curves’ exercise program consists of thirty minutes of exercise three times a week, during which participants work all major muscle groups and receive a great cardio workout. It includes all five components of a complete exercise program: warm-up, strength training, cardio, cool down, and stretching. For more information on how to become a member, contact Curves Arcadia at 626-446-2420 for more information.
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Dertad, Alice devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. Alice is survived by her six children: Nvaire, Manny, Harout, Joe, Zvart and Silva. The grandchildren are: Tina, Carol, Lydia, Alec, Jason, Janet, Little Tina, Sophia, Raffi, Jacoby and Temani. Services were held June 2 , at the Armenian Brotherhood Bible Chuch in Pasadena. She will be missed greatly by many people and especially her loving family.
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FEATURED EVENT 19th Annual Chalk Festival This Weekend 600 plus dedicated chalk artists will converge on Paseo Colorado as the 19th Annual Pasadena Chalk Festival continues the legacy of bringing this unique chalk painting art form to Southern California. In 2010 the Pasadena Chalk Festival received the Guinness World Record for Largest Display of Chalk Pavement Art, affirming its title as The World’s Largest Street Painting Festival. The Pasadena Chalk Festival returns to Paseo Colorado Father’s Day Weekend, June 18 - 19, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and is FREE and open to the public. -Photos by Terry Miller
WEEKLY EVENTS
Pasadena City Orchestra’s Concert in the Park Pasadena Community Orchestra, under the baton of Alan Reinecke, will hold their annual ‘Concert in the Park: A Festival of Popular Music from the Classics and the Theater” on Saturday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. The concert will be held at Sierra Madre Memorial Park, located at 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Guests are invited to come early and bring a picnic. There will be a Kids’ March led by the drum line of PCO and balloons as well. For more info call (626)-4456708 or visit www.pcomusic.org. Eurhythmics Class at Pasadena Conservatory The Pasadena Conserva-
tory of Music will hold a “Dalcroze Eurhythmics Class for Adults” on Thursday, June 16 at 10 a.m. Instructor Shoko Hino will teach students how to internalize a solid sense of musicianship-rhythm, pitch, harmony, and expression through movement, listening, responding, singing and performing. The class is free. To RSVP call (626)683-3355 or e-mail music@ pasadenaconservatory.org. Bargain Table Book Sale The Friends of the Sierra Madre Library will be having a Bargain Table Book Sale at the Library Monday, June 13 – Saturday, June 18 during the libraries open hours. All books are in good condition and are $1 each. There will be new books added every day. The library is located at
440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. For more info call (626)355-7186 Fusion Fridays: Dragons and Drums The Pacific Asia Museum will host this month’s Fusion Friday event. The theme is “Dragons and Drums,” and will feature Taiko drums, a dragon boat that guests can paddle, and a dragon project to bring home. There will be dancing, music, art, demos, cultural activities and food. The event will be held on Friday, June 16 from 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. The event is free to museum members and $15 for non-members. Asianinspired or cocktail attire is highly encouraged. For more info call (626)-4492742. Eaton Canyon Summer Book Festival Eaton Canyon Nature Center will hold a Summer Book Festival on Saturday, June 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The theme of the event is “Books That Enrich Our Lives” and authors of books on science, nature, indigenous cultures, local history, green living, and environmental stewardship will all be present to sign books and give short talks. Eaton Canyon Nature Center is located at 1750 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena. For more info call (626)-398-5420. Business Refuse and Recycling Workshop
The City of Monrovia will be proposing a new trash and recycling program for businesses to be implemented by July 2012. Businesses are invited to participate in the formation of this program by attending a final workshop to discuss options and recommendations to be considered by City Council. The workshop will be held Monday, June 20 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Monrovia Community Center, which is located at 119 W. Palm Avenue. Lunch will be provided, please RSVP to aarredondo@hogleireland. com.
ONGOING EVENTS
SM Summer Rec Classes The Sierra Madre Community and Personnel Services Department has added four new classes to their summer recreation program: Water Aerobics, Zumba, Kidz Love Soccer, and a special Teen Acting for Theater. Registration is available online at www. cityofsierramadre.com/onlineregistration. Prices and sessions vary. For more info call (626)-355-5278 ext. 227. Sierra Madre Library Summer Reading Programs Children – The theme for the Children’s Summer Reading Club is “One world, Many Stories.” The program begins Monday, June 20 and runs through
Saturday, August 13. Children are invited to register for free either in person or online. Each registrant will receive a reading log, bookmark, and a theme0related book bag. Ageappropriate books, read at home, are recorded on the log or online, and a prize will be awarded after each weekly reading requirement is completed. There are separate age categories for the children. Teens – “You Are Here” is the theme for the Summer Reading Club for teens grades 7+. Participants read eight books in eight weeks and earn prizes for every two books read. Adults – The adult theme is “Novel Destinations,” which will showcase fiction and nonfiction books on Travel and World Culture. Books in print, on CD, Playaway, or e-reader all qualify. This program is for individuals 18+ runs the same dates as the children’s program. There will be weekly prize drawings, and all prizes have been generously donated by local merchants. There will be a grand prize drawing for a Kindle at the end of the program. To register for any of the programs online, or to find out more information, visit www.sierramadre.lib.ca.us or call (626)-355-7186 x 105.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Sierra Madre’s Fourth of
July Parade The City of Sierra Madre will hold a parade on Monday, July 4 beginning at 10 a.m. on Sierra Madre Blvd., from Sunnyside to Rancho. For local nonprofits, there is an entrance fee of $15. For businesses, the fee is $25. Individuals are free to enter but must submit an application. Applications are due Friday, June 10. To enter, visit www.cityofsierramadre. com/onlineregistration. For more info call (626)-8368580. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
City Council Meetings
Arcadia - First and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located at 240 W. Huntington Dr. Monrovia – First and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 415 S. Ivy Avenue. Pasadena – Every Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 100 N. Garfield Avenue. Sierra Madre – Second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Temple City – First and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Civic Center, located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue.
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POLICE BLOTTERS Arcadia PD
For the period of Sunday, June 5, through Saturday, June 11, the Police Department responded to 882 calls for service of which 123 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, June 5: Shortly before 10:00 a.m., a traffic stop was conducted to the front of Coco’s Restaurant located at 1150 West Colorado Boulevard for expired registration. A consensual vehicle search revealed a loaded firearm as well an explosive device. The Los Angeles Sherriff’s Department was called and arrived at the scene to examine the device and take custody of it. The vehicle also contained methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia as well as an illegally modified air soft gun. The 41-year-old male driver of unknown race was placed under arrest for carrying a concealed weapon, possession of narcotics for sale, possession of paraphernalia, having a hidden compartment for drugs, altering a replica firearm and possession of illegal fireworks. At about 7:25 p.m., officers responded to the 00 block of West Huntington Drive regarding a suicidal subject. Upon contact the 57-year-old white male was deemed to be a risk to himself and was transported to Exodus Recovery Center in Los Angeles for a 72-hour psychiatric evaluation and treatment. Monday, June 6: Between 12:00 a.m. and 3:24 a.m., a commercial burglary occurred at the Go Phone Shop located at 411 East Huntington Drive. Unknown suspect(s) shattered a front window. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole unknown property from a glass case. Shortly before 7:00 p.m., units were dispatched to Nordstrom’s located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue in regards to a suspicious subject. Officers were advised that a male subject was using a fraudulent identification card and credit card to make a purchase. The subject exited the store and entered a vehicle as officers arrived. A traffic stop was conducted. An investigation revealed several purchases had been made under different names. Two Hispanic males one age 36 and the other age 45, were placed under arrest for commercial burglary, using another’s personal identification to obtain credit and providing false information to a peace officer.
Tuesday, June 7: A traffic stop was conducted around 11:30 a.m. at Santa Anita Avenue at Colorado Boulevard. A records check of the passenger revealed three outstanding misdemeanor warrants and the 48-year-old Hispanic male was placed under arrest. Between 7:45 p.m. on June 6th and 7:35 a.m. on June7th, an auto burglary occurred in the 600 block of West Lemon Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) damaged the driver’s side door lock, entered the vehicle and stole various coins, gift cards and business cards. Wednesday, June 8: At approximately 3:26 p.m., officers were dispatched to Subway located at 288 East Live Oak Avenue regarding a robbery that had just occurred. A suspect described as a White male with a goatee, wearing a white tee shirt, blue jeans and armed with a handgun had just left the location. An area check was conducted for the suspect however, he was not located. The loss was approximately $93.00 in cash. A follow-up investigation is being conducted by the Detective Bureau. Between 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., a residential burglary occurred in the 900 block of Catalpa Road. Unknown suspect(s) entered the location by shattering a window on the rear door. Once inside, the suspect(s) ransacked the home and stole unknown property. Thursday, June 9: Shortly before 4:30 a.m., a commercial burglary occurred at Domenicos located at 251 North Santa Anita Avenue. Two Black males in their twenties attempted to pry open the rear door and when unsuccessful, proceeded to kick it open. Once inside the suspects went through the contents of the office and took unknown property before leaving the location. At about 10:41 p.m., while on patrol in the area of Campus Drive from El Monte Avenue, an officer received an alert in his unit from the Automatic License Plate Reader System (ALPRS) informing him that a vehicle, a silver Ford Expedition, had an outstanding warrant. The officer contacted the owner, a 52-year-old Hispanic female. A records check revealed two outstanding warrants in the amount of $31,796.00. The female was placed under arrest for the warrants as well as possession of illegal fireworks. Friday, June 10: A traffic stop was conducted around 2:03 a.m. at Rosemead Boulevard and Huntington Drive for tinted windows. An
investigation revealed that the 31-year-old Asian male driver was intoxicated and he was placed under arrest for DUI. At about 2:30 p.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of South Sixth Avenue regarding a suicidal subject. The 50-year-old White male was determined to be a danger to himself and taken into custody for a 72 hour mental health evaluation. He was transported to BHC Alhambra hospital for the evaluation and treatment. Saturday, June 11: Between 6:00 p.m. on June 10th and 10:00 a.m. on June 11th, an auto burglary occurred in the 400 block of West Duarte Road. Unknown suspect(s) smashed the front passenger side window and stole a GPS device, an IPod and sunglasses for an approximate loss of $500.00. At about 5:00 a.m., officers responded to the 900 block of La Cadena Avenue regarding a verbal argument between a boyfriend and girlfriend. An investigation revealed that the involved 28-year-old Black male was intoxicated and he was
placed under arrest for being drunk in public.
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During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 549 service events, resulting in 85 investigations. Following are the last week’s highlighted issues and events: Attempt Theft On June 2, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Mauna Loa regarding an attempted theft from a vehicle. The victim parked her vehicle in front of her residence at 6 p.m. in the evening. The next day she went to unlock her vehicle with the remote and discovered she had not locked her vehicle. She inspected her vehicle and found it had been ransacked and the headliner had been burnt. No items appeared to have been taken from the vehicle.
Theft From a Vehicle On June 2, an officer responded to the report of theft from a vehicle in the 100 block of West Walnut. The victim parked his pickup truck at 11:15 p.m. He returned to his vehicle the following day at 11 a.m. and drove to work, which is in the 300 block of West Huntington. He parked and went into work. When he exited his place of work, he noticed his tailgate was missing. The victim does not believe it was taken while parked in the parking lot at work, since it is always busy. He suspects that it was taken during the night while parked in front of his residence. Traffic Accident - Overturned Vehicle On June 4 at 10:41 p.m., a vehicle was traveling east on Colorado when the driver either fell asleep or had some
type of medical issue. The driver only remembers driving straight and then waking up with the vehicle upside down on its roof. The driver was checked and did not appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The driver was taken to a hospital for observation; no serious injuries were reported. Driving Under the Influence / Possession of a Controlled Substance Suspect Arrested On June 6 at approxi-
mately 7:27 a.m., police received a call reporting a female in a red Honda Accord honking her horn and yelling. Officers responded and stopped the vehicle. The female was found to be driving under the influence and was arrested. She was extremely uncooperative and verbally abusive. A thorough search of her property revealed a baggie containing methamphetamine. She was charged with driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance. The female subject is schizophrenic and had been contacted several times over the previous weekend by officers. Commercial Robbery On June 6 at 4:19 p.m., police received a report of a robbery at a fast food business in the 300 block of West Huntington. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic wearing a light blue cap and white tshirt with horizontal stripes. The suspect had a black semi-automatic handgun and demanded cash. The suspect walked out to a gray or silver, 4-door Honda Civic with paper plates, and the driver was a heavyset female. The vehicle fled south on Magnolia, out of sight. An area search and notification was made to neighboring agencies, but the vehicle was not located. El Monte Police Department had a robbery that occurred later that day in their city; the description of the suspects and vehicle is a close match. Vehicle Burglary On June 7 at 4:30 p.m., police responded to a vehicle burglary in the 200 block of West Scenic. The reporting party believed someone had broken into their neighbor’s vehicle. An officer went to the location and
found the interior of the vehicle had been ransacked. He dusted for prints, took photos, and checked for witnesses. Possession of Burglary Tools June 7 at 11:47 p.m., officers observed a subject who was a known burglar in the area of Foothill and Magnolia near midnight. He was riding a bicycle without a light and no rear reflector. He was detained regarding the violations and questioned about his activity. His responses were ambiguous and in conflict. After a consent search of his person and property, officers found a sufficient amount and type of tools consistent with tools used for auto burglaries to arrest the subject. He was arrested and taken into custody for possession of burglary tools. Residential Burglary On June 8 at 4:18 p.m., a resident in the 900 block of Briarcliff Road reported a burglary. He had returned home and found the front door had been smashed and two televisions, a laptop, and other miscellaneous items had been taken. Officers responded and cleared the house; no suspects were inside. Commercial Robbery On June 8 at 8:48 p.m., an armed robbery was reported at a business in the 300 block of West Huntington. The suspect was described as a male Hispanic, approximately 25-years-old, large build, wearing a white hat, white long-sleeve shirt and blue jeans. He approached the clerk, pulled a silver colored revolver and demanded money. He was last seen running westbound from the location.
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NOTICE OF A P U B L I C HEARING BEFORE THE ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California will hold a public hearing to consider the following: A report and resolution of the City of Arcadia amending and adopting local guidelines for implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Pub. Resources Code §§ 21000 et seq.). Date & Time of Public Hearing: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Location of Public Hearing: Arcadia City Council Chambers 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA The Arcadia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the above date, time and place. All interested persons are invited to appear at the public hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning the proposed report and resolution of the City of Arcadia amending and adopting local guidelines for implementing the California Environmental Quality Act. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the Planning Commission with respect to the proposed report and resolution, you may be limited to raising only those issues and objections which you or someone else raises at or prior to the time of the public hearing. The proposed report, resolution, and the local guidelines are available for review at the Arcadia City Hall in the Planning Services office. For further information, or to submit comments regarding the proposed report and resolution, please contact Associate Planner, Thomas Li at (626) 5745447 in City Hall at the Planning Services office at 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007-3499. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a city meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (626) 574-5455. Please contact the City Clerk at least three (3) working days before the meeting or time when special services are needed. This notification will help city staff in making reasonable arrangements to provide you with access to the meeting. Arcadia City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on alternate Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Arcadia City Hall will be closed on June 17th. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Community Development Division / Planning Services Thomas Li, Associate Planner (626) 574-5447 Publish: June 16, 2011
Public Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 05-FWA-97507 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/17/2006. 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 June 23, 2011, at 10:30 AM, AT WEST SIDE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BLVD., 12720 NORWALK BOULEVARD, in the City of NORWALK, County of LOS ANGELES, State of CALIFORNIA, REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by VISHWAJIT ROY, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustors, recorded on 5/25/2006, as Instrument No. 06 1152448, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier’s check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 5780-025-005 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 1530 SOUTH 8TH AVENUE , ARCADIA, CA 91006. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $552,967.69. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c), the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one or more of the following methods: by telephone, by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting or the borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent and that the compliance with Civil Code Section 2923.5 was made at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice of Sale.Dated: 5/20/2011 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By MARILEE HAKKINEN, AUTHORIZED AGENT Agent for Trustee: AGENCY SALES AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Telephone Number: (800) 5422550 Sale Information: (714) 730-2727 or http:// www.rtrustee.com ASAP# 4004261 06/02/2011, 06/09/2011, 06/16/2011 Arcadia Weekly NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No WW276575-C Loan No 4489618320578686 Insurer No. - YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/02/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank check drawn by 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, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made; but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: YASUSHI TAKAKURA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded 12/13/2005 as Instrument No. 05 3053540 in Book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 06/27/2011 at 10:30 A.M. Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 Property Address is purported to be: 920 Tindalo Road Arcadia, CA 91006 APN#: 5770-007-015 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $229,301.71, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 05/26/2011 EXECUTIVE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 4008410 06/02/2011, 06/09/2011, 06/16/2011 Arcadia Weekly NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 080076745 Title Order No. 08-8-290089 Investor/ Insurer No. 079135575 APN No. 8572-030-025 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/18/2004. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MICHELLE KIM, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 11/18/2004 and recorded 11/30/04, as Instrument No. 04 3085356, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of
Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 06/23/2011 at 10:30AM, At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 11264 ARROWOOD STREET, ARCADIA AREA, CA, 91006. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $457,184.23. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 10/29/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 9274399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4006149 06/02/2011, 06/09/2011, 06/16/2011 Arcadia Weekly NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-09260074-ED Order #: 090181401-CA-DCO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/21/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LUIS SANCHEZ, MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 6/28/2005 as Instrument No. 05-1518848 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 6/27/2011 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $375,688.86 The purported property address is: 242 LOS ANGELES AVE MONROVIA, CA 91016 Assessor’s Parcel No. 8515-015-041 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 7301 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 6/1/2011 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR
PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 4008722 06/02/2011, 06/09/2011, 06/16/2011 Monrovia Weekly Trustee Sale No.: 20110169800861 Title Order No.: 110064323 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/15/2007. 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. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/25/2007 as Instrument No. 20072417466 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California. Executed By: Norman De La Paz and Kathleen De La Paz, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). Date of Sale: 06/22/2011 Time of Sale: 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel 711 South Hope Street Los Angeles, Ca 90017 California Ballroom. Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2819 Doolittle Avenue, Arcadia Area, California 91006 APN#: 5791-030-004 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $473,616.49. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM, LLC ONE MAUCHLY IRVINE, CA 92618 800-280-2832 Auction.com, LLC NDex West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 05/17/2011 NDex West, L.L.C. may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. P834888 6/2, 6/9, 06/16/2011 Arcadia Weekly Trustee Sale No.: 20110169800861 Title Order No.: 110064323 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/15/2007. 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. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/25/2007 as Instrument No. 20072417466 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California. Executed By: Norman De La Paz and Kathleen De La Paz, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). Date of Sale: 06/22/2011 Time of Sale: 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel 711 South Hope Street Los Angeles, Ca 90017 California Ballroom. Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2819 Doolittle Avenue, Arcadia Area, California 91006 APN#: 5791-030-004 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $473,616.49. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM, LLC ONE MAUCHLY IRVINE, CA 92618 800-280-2832 Auction.com, LLC NDex West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 05/17/2011 NDex West, L.L.C. may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. P834888 6/2, 6/9, 06/16/2011 Arcadia Weekly
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 100141954 Title Order No. 10-8-508897 Investor/ Insurer No. 6030487745 APN No. 8585-009-050 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/11/2006. 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.” Notice is hereby given
that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by PRABHDEEP NARULA, dated 08/11/2006 and recorded 08/29/06, as Instrument No. 06 1921216, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 06/30/2011 at 10:30AM, At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 10025 LOWER AZUSA ROAD 14, TEMPLE CITY, CA, 91780. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $577,798.13. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/03/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4014624 06/09/2011, 06/16/2011, 06/23/2011 Temple City Tribune NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 2011-2206 Loan No. 008201 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/17/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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 will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: PAUL A. MAZZONE, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Recorded 8/20/2010 as Instrument No. 20101166246 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:6/30/2011 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the west side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, California Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $347,863.07 Property being sold “as is - Where is” Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5930 ALESSANDRO AVENUE TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 A.P.N.: 8587-007-017 THE BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT, IN ITS DISCRETION, TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHTS AND REMEDIES IN ANY MANNER PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 9604 OF THE CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL CODE, OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE SECTION, AS TO ALL OR SOME OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY, FIXTURES AND OTHER GENERAL TANGIBLES AND INTANGIBLES MORE PARTICULARY DESCRIBED IN THE DEED OF TRUST, SECURITY AGREEMENT, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS AND FIXTURE FILING. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (714)730-2727 or LOG ONTO www.lpsasap.com Date: 05/26/2011 S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106 Westlake Village, California 91362 (818) 991- 4600 CINDY SANDOVAL, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 4015123 06/09/2011, 06/16/2011, 06/23/2011 Temple City Tribune. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 11-00816-3 CA Loan No. 0067575779 Title Order No. 110130214-CA-MAI APN 8572-003-027 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED August 1, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 29, 2011, at 10:30 AM, at the west side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as
the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on August 8, 2006, as Instrument No. 06 1753385 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA, executed by: HECTOR VEGA, A MARRIED PERSON, as Trustor, in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5530 TYLER AVE, ARCADIA, CA 91006 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $442,738.23 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. DATE: June 9, 2011 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 135 Main Street, Suite 1900 San Francisco, CA 94105 415-247-2450 Stephanie Alonzo Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730 - 2727 ASAP# 4017087 06/09/2011, 06/16/2011, 06/23/2011 Arcadia Weekly. Trustee Sale No.: 20110169801735 Title Order No.: 110125847 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 3879915733 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/11/2008. 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. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/01/2008 as Instrument No. 20080557384 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed By: KENNY HO AND ISABELLA HO, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 7/1/2011 TIME OF SALE: 10:30 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 WEST MISSION BLVD., POMONA, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4825 AGNES AVE. #14, TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 APN#: 8589-020-096 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $409,976.47. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: PRIORITY POSTING & PUBLISHING, INC. 2 17501 IRVINE BLVD., SUITE ONE TUSTIN, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.com NDex West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 6/2/2011 NDex West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P842942 6/9, 6/16, 06/23/2011 Temple City Tribune Trustee Sale No.: 20090159901030 Title Order No.: 090038512 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/16/2006. 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/28/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2622948 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: PING MI TENG, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 07/01/2011 TIME OF SALE: 10:30 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. MISSION BLVD., POMONA, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is pur-
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Starting a new business? File your DBA with us at filedba.com ported to be: 45 GENOA STREET #A, ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 APN#: 5779-012-081 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $574,834.85. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: PRIORITY POSTING & PUBLISHING, INC. 17501 IRVINE BLVD., SUITE ONE TUSTIN, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.com NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 06/07/2011 NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P843904 6/9, 6/16, 06/23/2011 Arcadia Weekly NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 736069CA Loan No. 3061560557 Title Order No. 3206-237204 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03-09-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07-07-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03-172006, Book , Page , Instrument 06-0572998, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: MARCO A RODAS AND MAGDALENA RODAS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BOULEVARD, 12720 NORWALK BLVD. , NORWALK, CA Legal Description: LOT(S) 70 OF TRACT NO. 13688, IN THE CITY OF MONROVIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 289 PAGE(S) 29 AND 30 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $559,345.71 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 743 W LEMON AVENUE MONROVIA, CA 91016 APN Number: 8505-022-009 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 06-14-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee FRED RESTREPO, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www. priorityposting.com ASAP# 4021244 06/16/2011, 06/23/2011, 06/30/2011 Monrovia Weekly NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 080070860 Title Order No. 08-8-260691 APN No. 8503-009-019 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/21/2005. 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. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. , as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by TOMMY FIGUEROA, A SINGLE MAN, dated 04/21/2005 and recorded 04/29/05, as Instrument No. 05 1000500, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 07/11/2011 at 1:00PM, At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West
Mission Blvd., Pomona, Los Angeles, CA at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 917 CRESCENT DRIVE, MONROVIA, CA, 91016. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrect-ness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $774,561.67. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebted-ness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 10/11/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.38618 6/16, 6/23, 6/30/2011 Monrovia Weekly Trustee Sale No.: 20100159901877 Title Order No.: 100311886 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 5/11/2007. 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/17/2007 as Instrument No. 20071203096 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ALEX C. TAO AND AI LUN MA, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 7/7/2011 TIME OF SALE: 10:30 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. MISSION BLVD., POMONA, CA STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6148 IVAR AVENUE, TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 APN#: 5384-002-007 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $661,441.98. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: PRIORITY POSTING & PUBLISHING, INC. 17501 IRVINE BLVD., SUITE ONE TUSTIN, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.com NDex West, LLC as Trustee Dated: 6/13/2011 NDex West, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P846478 6/16, 6/23, 06/30/2011 Temple City Tribune NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11418733-LL Order #: 701594 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/22/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and
expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MATTHEW B KENNEDY, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 1/31/2008 as Instrument No. 20080188326 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 7/7/2011 at 10:30:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $421,897.21 The purported property address is: 125 N MAYFLOWER AVENUE MONROVIA, CA 91016 Assessor’s Parcel No. 8504-012-021 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Americas Servicing Company 1 Home Campus X2504-017 Customer Service Des Moines IA 50328. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www. priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is inten ded to exercise the note holders rights ’ against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. IDSPub #0004080 6/16/2011 6/23/2011 6/30/2011 Monrovia Weekly
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ANTHONY JAMES ROBINSON CASE NO. BP129049 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ANTHONY JAMES ROBINSON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANTHONY S. ROBINSON & ANTHONY C. ROBINSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANTHONY S. ROBINSON & ANTHONY C. ROBINSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/21/11 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner JOHN L. SHAW - SBN 58283 5816 TEMPLE CITY BLVD. TEMPLE CITY CA 91780 6/16, 6/20, 6/27/11 CNS-2118759# MONROVIA WEEKLY
Local Author asks ‘How much Money do America’s Colleges Really make off your family?’ When Phillip Lew was asked a question by a mother of 2 at one of his events about how much money colleges really make behind closed doors; not even he anticipated what his research would soon reveal about the growing divide between what average families make every year and what some colleges silently make every year behind their modest ivy towers. Lew embarked on a ruthless expedition into the lucrative industry that has now become America’s Higher Education System. A world by many once considered a realm for intellectual development and transition into adulthood; is now marred by evidence of student loan kickbacks, grossly mismanaged endowments and funds that “accidently fall” into the pockets of those who “happen” to have power. “After conducting a lot of research and reading all the fine print I started to realize that these colleges talk, act and conduct themselves like international billion dollar corporations yet we treat them like non-profits” Lew says. For example, what many families don’t realize is that University of Southern California—a competitive private university in Los Angeles—made over 2.4 Billion dollars in 2010 and had over 4 Billion dollars in total net assets. That’s more revenue than many of America’s top
corporations and double the GDP of Belize, Greenland, Sierra Leone, and dozens of other countries. This revenue according to Lew, is not just coming from college tuition and fees, but is in truth coming from hidden real estate holdings, equity investment deals and other assets owned by education juggernauts. “When I listen to horror stories of families getting trapped in debt and college loans I can’t help but wonder whose teaching these families what can be done to cut the costs for college” Lew says. A recent study by the Department of Education reveals that U.S. College Debt totaled 830 billion dollars for 2010; exceeding the total amount of American consumer credit card debt by over 2 billion dollars. “College tuition has gone up 500% over the last 25 years and what many families don’t realize is unless they understand how the financial aid process really works they could soon have their kids graduate and be stuck with over $100,000 + in loans at 8% or more” Lew says. According to Lew, understanding the college financial aid process starts with first understanding the psychology behind what triggers a college to write a check for a student in the first place. “Bottom line…it’s a business decision and that’s what families need to understand.
I’ve seen families who make $200,000 a year watch as their kids receive full scholarships to attend a top university and I’ve seen families make under $30,000 be forced to take out $40,000 in loans with zero support from the college” Lew says. Why does that happen? According to Lew, because colleges are using a collection of information to make a financial aid decision including the parents income, students GPA, assets, standardized test scores, extracurriculars, recommendation letters, and a whole lot more to determine how much money they can make off the family and how much that specific student may benefit the college. “These colleges are most interested in attracting the kinds of students that best match their college’s mission, academic profile and culture. As such, knowing both what kind of college your student would be interested in as well as what colleges would be interested in them is an important step in getting huge discounts off the sticker price for college.” “Once families understand that financial aid is a process and not a form they will be one step closer to sending their kids to the college of their choice without sacrificing their lifestyle, retirement or going plain broke.”
Duarte Council Votes 5-0 to Appeal Recent Denial Continued from page 1 Duarte’s belief that the Vulcan EIR is seriously flawed and that destroying the Van Tassel ridge is the wrong thing to do,” commented Darrell George, City Manager. The appeal process starts a new review by a three-judge panel located in Los Angeles at the State Court of Appeal. The process, comparable to the initial lawsuit, will involve preparation of an administrative record, the filing of approximately three briefs, a hearing and eventual ruling. It could take anywhere from nine to fifteen months to complete. “I hope we get a panel of judges who really understands what it means to rip
that mountain down,” said Councilmember Margaret Finlay as she addressed the public after returning from closed session. “We will continue to fight the good fight,” added Mayor Teasel Paras Caracci. Duarte’s lawsuit focuses on the Azusa City Council’s violations of the California Environmental Quality Act and seeks to overturn its certification of the Final Environment Impact Report and related entitlements for the mine expansion project. It also raises numerous points including insufficient analysis of air quality impacts from blasting and trucking activities; ignoring South Coast Air Quality recommenda-
tions on the location and number of air monitoring stations; and Azusa’s failure to impose any mitigation measures for potential liquefaction impacts. As approved by the Azusa City Council, the Vulcan mining expansion project is poised to destroy Van Tassel Ridge as Vulcan plans to extract 105.6 million tons of aggregate from the mountain between now and 2038. Over that same period, the City of Azusa stands to make more than $65 million in mining fees and incentives from Vulcan at the expense of its neighbors in Duarte.
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Metro Goldline Chairman of Board Doug Tessitor Comments on New Developments Continued from page 5 as victims in this scenario. The board members of the GLCA are all elected officials in other cities along the alignment; they would - or should - do the same thing that the Monrovia City Council is doing: protecting the interests of their residents. The staff of the GLCA operate a construction authority; their job is to build something and move on, handing over the project to a third party (in this case METRO) - thus, they won’t have to live with the impact of the project once construction is finished. But Monrovia will, and that is why every dollar of value - in cash as well as public improvement investment is so critically important. It is definitely worth fighting for. If Excalibur Holdings and their attorneys believe this entire episode to be an elaborate ruse perpetrated for their amusement and intrigue, then they are sorely mistaken. Truly, the lack of substance in their statements and allegations speaks to the lack of merit in their legal claims. Lastly, and perhaps most notably, the GLCA has options - it can pay Excalibur enough to make it a willing seller; it can try to condemn the property it needs for the M&O Facility; it can redesign
the project to exclude Excalibur; or it can walk away. I can say without equivocation or tentativeness that we knew, early on, that the time might come when Monrovia would have to walk away from this deal - when it might stop making sense to pursue. We reconciled with that potential outcome at the outset of our discussions with GCLA in July 2009. No one is forcing this site upon GLCA; if they can make a better deal elsewhere along the Gold Line alignment, then perhaps the time has come for them to reconcile to this alternative as well.” Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz has been at the forefront of the negotiations along with Scott Ochoa and has written the following letter in response to GLAC: “I am writing on behalf of the Monrovia City Council to set the record straight. I am sorry to have to say that the GLCA Board Chairman’s Friday, June 10 op-ed contains many factual misstatements and omissions. The GLCA became aware of METRO’s requirement for a Maintenance & Operation Facility well before mid-2009. In July 2009, the City of Irwindale announced
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GLCA’s letter is correct in its assertion that the draft purchase and sale agreement, considered by the Monrovia City Council/Agency Board on March 22, 2011, stated that there was “no threatened litigation” against Monrovia. Indeed, although GLCA had already been sued by Excalibur on February 24, 2011 regarding the adoption of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), Monrovia was not served with Excalibur’s second lawsuit until the night of the public hearing - thus, the proposed purchase and sale agreement was true and accurate. All of this is to say that the GLCA should not be surprised and shocked regarding this matter. On the other hand, we do believe that GLCA has come to view Monrovia’s 2004 settlement agreement with Excalibur Holdings opportunistically. To be perfectly clear, the 2004 settlement agreement is not “prohibiting the transaction between the City and the Authority.” This agreement is the result of the Monrovia Redevelopment Agency’s 2002 project area amendment, which included the Excalibur Property. Excalibur challenged the project area amendment on the grounds of an insufficient Environmental Impact Report (EIR). In exchange for settling the lawsuit, the settlement agreement exempted the Excalibur property from eminent domain, brought on or caused by Monrovia. In the event that Monrovia did bring or cause to be brought eminent domain in the future, then the settlement agreement would be canceled and Excalibur
would have the right to reinstate its challenge to the 2002 project area amendment. Thus, in responding to GLCA’s demands that Monrovia participate in paying to settle the current litigation with Excalibur, the City points out the obvious: Monrovia is neither condemning nor causing the condemnation of the Excalibur property. GLCA is a wholly independent governmental agency over which Monrovia has no control. Moreover, even if the City or Redevelopment Agency were in breach of the 2004 settlement agreement, the remedy for such a breach is contained within the settlement agreement itself - Excalibur can re-litigate its original EIR challenge against Monrovia, not GLCA. Of greater concern to the City is why GLCA has not been more decisive in addressing Excalibur. The GLCA is under extreme time pressure. They need 50% of the M&O Facility land in order for METRO to release the necessary funding to commence major construction on the Phase II alignment. They have already solicited large design-build contracts thus they need an expedient alternative rather than pursuing the time-intensive options of either redesigning the M&O Facility to carve out Excalibur or pursuing an eminent domain action against Excalibur. In effect, GLCA is looking for someone else, in this case, Monrovia, to provide them with a quick solution. The Monrovia City Council believes it has no standing in GLCA’s negotiations with a private property owner and has already contributed significantly to the future development of the Foothill Extension. At the end of the day, GLCA has four basic options: They can pay Excalibur enough money to make them a willing seller; They can condemn Excalibur’s property (and Monrovia’s property, for that matter); They can redesign the M&O Facility to exclude Excalibur’s property; or They can find a different location for their M&O Facility. Make no mistake, however, these were and are their options with or without any 2004 settlement agreement. The City of Monrovia has been a committed partner in the construction of the Foothill Extension, but the City cannot and will not
bear the excessive costs and impacts of development if the GLCA condemns its property. It’s time for the GLCA to stop playing games with the cities along the Foothill Extension and come to an agreement with the private landowner and finally accept their previously negotiated agreement with the City of Monrovia, so the project can move forward. Respectfully, Mary Ann Lutz Mayor, City of Monrovia” Monrovia Councilman Tom Adams told Monrovia Weekly that he is very disappointed and “ didn’t want the maintenance yard in the first place, but for the right price it would be ok”. He insists that the price they are offering is “too cheap”. “They can take their trains elsewhere. I have been suspect of this (project) from the start” Adams said. He pointed out that Monrovia was the only city along the Foothill Extension route that offered land for the maintenance yard. “No other city wanted a maintenance yard…” he added. Adams also said he thought it might have been wise for Mayor Lutz and City Manager Scott Ochoa to also include another councilmember in these negotiations. Mayor Lutz said was stunned when GLCA’s lawyers spoke against approving the property sale at Tuesday’s Monrovia City Council meeting. “We’re not the ones negotiating with Excalibur, we’re not the ones buying the extra property - it’s down to the Gold Line,” Lutz told Monrovia Weekly on Friday evening. . The city has put a $39.6 million price tag on the land at Shamrock and Duarte, including its own purchase price of $23.3 million and related costs, plus $12.5 million to cover revenues Monrovia would lose by not developing the site. Monrovia Councilman Tom Adams, upon reading The GLCA letter told the Weekly “I don’t think it changes a thing. In fact, they say they shouldn’t give in to a few property owners, Monrovia should not give in to them.” Councilmembers will discuss the issue at next week’s June 21 meeting. The next Gold Line meeting is July 5 at 6pm at the Metro Gold Line offices in Monrovia.
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