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Sierra Madre Home Invasion Robbery in Unincorporated Arcadia Leaves Father of 3 Dead – Police Issue Sketch of Wanted Suspect Resident Convicted in Canada on Smuggling Child Pornography By Terry Miller Sierra Madre Police Capt. Larry Giannone confirmed that well-know local Sierra Madre resident Bob Matheson, 66, was in custody in Canada on child pornography charges. Matheson was arrested by Border Services at the Halifax, Nova Scotia airport October 17. A Sierra Madre detective has been assigned to follow the case to see the implications once Matheson is released and likely deported to the US: i.e. what in fact his status would be. Captain Giannone said he wasn’t absolutely clear on the laws involved when it comes to international situ-
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The above sketch was released to the media of the suspect wanted in connection with the murder of Jose Parra Monday night in Arcadia. Meanwhile Emergency Response Crime Scene clean up workers arrive at the Kristi Court home Tuesday morning. -Photo by Terry Miller
By Terry Miller Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are continuing their
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block of Kristi Court in an unincorporated county area near Arcadia, was identified by coroner’s officials as Jose Antonio Parra. LA County Sheriff’s
Monrovia Wildcats (11-3) had no power outage when it came to winning back to back CIF-SS Mid Valley Division Championship game title on Saturday Dec 10. Instead the Wildcats had a strong second half power surge en route to a 53-14 win against San Gabriel Matadors (9-5). What a way to baptize Monrovia’s new stadium with the first CIF Championship game with over 3,500 fans.
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Were you affected by the recent windstorm in Temple City? Why not let the Boy Scouts of Troop 167 help clean up the debris. Temple City resident Mark Munoz, 15, is in the process of earning his Eagle Scout Rank. For his Eagle Service Project his goal is to help the community of Temple City in cleaning up his city after the recent colossal windstorm on December 1 which caused widespread damage. This cleanup will take place this Saturday Dec 17.
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By Dorothy Denne Back in olden times when I was growing up, kids remained innocent longer than they do today. Some would call it innocent. Some would call it ignorant. Some would call it stupid. I call it wonderful. I searched the midnight sky looking for Santa Claus beyond the age that many modern kids are searching the internet for porn movies. I learned very early about Baby Jesus AND about Santa Claus. God had Baby Jesus born on Christmas Day to teach us how to be good little girls and boys. Then his spirit (the Holy Ghost) was around us all the time to help us. Once a year, at Christmas time, God sent Santa down from the North Pole to see if we were listening carefully to what God and Baby Jesus were telling us. Simple? Yeah, but it worked. It made a good little girl out of me -- most
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them too. Today Santas arrive in fire trucks, helicopters and limousines. Kids can have breakfast with him at dozens of places, all at the same time. He stands ringing a bell on dozens of street corners, all at the same time. He shows up at dozens of Christmas parties, all at the same time. One minute he is fat and jolly. The next he is skinny and scrawny and his beard has turned to cotton. What's a kid to believe? Who's the real one? How long can kids hang on to innocence? Once they've learned to count, they've lost it. Baby Jesus is politically incorrect and Santa is a fake. Me? I still believe in Baby Jesus. As for Santa Claus, call me innocent, ignorant or stupid, I still believe in him too. I'd like to believe the real one is spending December Saturdays sitting on the courthouse esplanade in Zanesville, Ohio. Save my candy cane, Santa. I'm trying to listen.
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of the time. Especially in December. We lived on a farm in my early years. We had no TV or internet. In fact we had no electricity. Our radio was powered by a big battery about the size of an automobile battery. I listened for reports from the North Pole. I didn't realize how far away the kids who lived on the other side of the world really were. Southern Ohio was my whole world. It was perfectly possible to believe that Santa cold make the entire trip in a few hours. There was only one Santa Claus. He came to Zanesville on Saturdays in December and sat by the big Christmas tree on the courthouse esplanade. He must have come really early because he always arrived before the kids who came from all over to talk with him. We bundled up in boots, snow pants, heavy jackets, mufflers and mittens and stood in line in the snow. It was worth it. Santa gave us a candy cane. It was smart to pet the reindeer before you got your candy cane. They liked
Film Review By Michael James Gonzalez If you liked 1987’s “Adventures in Babysitting,” then you may like Jonah Hill’s new film “The Sitter,” that is, if you can imagine a 21st Century version full of drugreferences, slapstick comedy, and disgusting humor. Hill plays Noah, the most unlikely babysitter on the planet, who relents to scoring cocaine in New York City for his trophy girlfriend after accepting to babysit three precocious children who will make his life a living hell. Directed by David Gordon Green, who has become the go-to dude for raunchy comedy after the hit
“Pineapple Express,” the film is at once an overtly crass farce that may offend some adults that actually fall into its target audience—especially if you’re a parent—yet there is enough charm, sweetness, and comedic value here that merits giving the more grossout humor a pass. Despite the movie’s rougher edges, Hill remains likeable as the live-at-home, chubby loser with a heart of gold. The young actors who play the three kids being babysat—if babysitting includes a visit to a coke dealer, robbery, and setting off explosions
throughout New York City— give strong performances as well, each displaying their own little, off-kilter personalities. “The Sitter” as a whole, however, is neither as funny nor as interesting as the kind of Chris Columbus or John Hughes comedies of the 80s that it aspires to be. Its choppy plot fails to be sufficiently coherent, the characters are underdeveloped, and the genre mashing of feel-good story/toilet humor comedy make Green’s direction seem more indecisive than innovative.
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Regional Connector Transit Corridor > The Metro Board of Directors will soon be considering approval of the final environmental report for two-mile underground route of the Regional Connector light rail line. > The route connects with the Metro Blue and Expo lines at 7th Street/Metro Center Station and with the Metro Gold Line at Alameda Street. For more information visit: metro.net/regionalconnector.
Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 > Project update meetings were held recently on the latest developments of the environmental study to extend the Metro Gold Line farther east from the Atlantic Station in East LA. > Metro is studying two light rail transit alternatives from Atlantic Boulevard east along either the Pomona Freeway or Washington Boulevard. For more information visit: metro.net/eastsidephase2.
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When All Is Said And Dunn By Bill Dunn Well it was very nice to see that the San Gabriel Valley got a little press during the last couple of weeks. As they say, “any press is good press”. Here in Los Angeles County this area is primarily ignored by most of the news outlets unless it pertains to something horrific or a major league political scandal. To be honest, the last political brouhaha we had here, Temple City’s bribery dust up, was hardly a blip on the radar. That was until early in the morning of Thursday the 6th of December. The weathermen on the news had given us a brief warning. We were going to be getting some fairly strong winds, but their warning didn’t come with the usual relish and apoca-
lyptic doom that usually accompany reports pertaining to any change in our weather. So I was a little concerned as I heard the escalating gusts outside my window around midnight. The wind chimes were working extra hard and suddenly I started hearing some of the potted plants leaving their perches on the walls. This was not the usual Santa Ana winds that I was used to hearing this time of year. It was time to put down the patio umbrella before it started doing a Mary Poppins impersonation. Once outside, my suspicions were confirmed. After my task was complete I made a hasty return to my bed. Hopefully I would awake to a couple of barrels full of leaves and that would be the end of it. Boy was I wrong. At approximately 1:36 a.m., my wife and I were awakened once again by the winds and as soon as our eyes opened all signs of light went out. There was nothing to do but set the cell phone as an alarm clock for work in the morning and hope for the best. When we got up later that Thursday the power was still off and it was as though we had landed in Oz. When I opened my
front door the pile of leaves and cypress tree droppings created a leafy version of a snow drift. While I viewed this at that moment as disastrous, I had no idea the level of the destruction I was in for beginning with the Gingko tree in my backyard which split and blew over due to the force of the winds. Fortunately it fell in my yard and neither one of my neighbors’ yards. Once on my way to Glendale the fallen trees and vast amounts of debris that littered the streets made my journey more like a ride at Disneyland than a morning commute. My usual route through the side streets of northern San Gabriel and east Pasadena was blocked at every turn by huge fallen trees and branches that were bigger than my car. The biggest shock came at the corner of San Gabriel & Colorado Boulevards with the sight of the crushed Shell gas station. Obviously the surrealism of this vision wasn’t lost on me alone. The corner was surrounded by TV news vans and appeared on the front pages of newspapers the following day. The image became the symbolic poster child for this event. As anybody who lives in this area will tell you the
next week would be trying on everyone’s patience. We would wake every morning to a symphony of chain saws and refrigerators of spoiling food. Those of us who were lucky had our power back in a few days, others it took a week. Many were calling for the heads of their city councils and local Edison/Water & Power officials with equal venom. While there were death threats made to Water & Power workers on the street by octogenarians in Pasadena, things were looking even uglier here in the City of Temple. In a town that many still refer to as Mayberry, the villagers were sharpening their pitchforks and getting ready to storm the castle, I mean city hall. Then, as if by magic, the balance shifted back to the majority having power instead of the other way around. People who had abandoned their homes so they could access their Facebook accounts at nearby hotels, returned. The pitchforks were put back into their outlines on the walls of the garages and the refrigerators were restocked. Life was good again in the land of Andy, Opie, and Aunt Bee.
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There are champions in the faith that can lift your spirits, help you overcome your problems and give you a fresh new beginning in your life! These three gentlemen in the faith can just do that! Our country looks to heroes and we have them in this trio of overcomers and achievers. Currently we have seen news reports about Dr. Billy Graham conquering pneumonia. Dr. Graham has written over 30 books. Many can be found on Amazon.com as well as at most bookstores in your community. As I grew up in Minneapolis Dr. Graham was a leading figure. I went to one of his crusades as a teenager and was inspired to change my life for the better. Are you going through some life’s challenges? This is a good time to pick up one of Dr. Graham’s books. Most of his writing is from the Bible. A very remarkable individual that I had a chance to meet was Louis Zamperini.
His life story is in the bestseller “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand currently in the top ten best sellers for the 53rd week. This man overcame such ordeals in his life that would have broken most of us. He conquered being a prisoner of war, an airplane crash, 47 days in the ocean, and more. He ran in the 1936 Olympics for the United States and had a personal audience with Adolf Hitler. He received Christ in a Billy Graham crusade in Los Angeles in 1947. Currently he is on a nationwide tour talking to countless groups of admirers of his faith, tenacity, and iron will. You can find his book on Amazon.com. The third man of faith and character is my long time friend John Naber, Olympic champion in 1976 where he won 4 gold medals and one silver in swimming. John is an outstanding motivational speaker and will be working as a reporter for ABC TV covering this year’s Rose Parade. John
and I have worked together on fitness routines that helped him in his running, racquetball, rebounding, weight training and overall fitness. His wonderful book “Awaken the Olympian Within” can be found on Amazon.com. What can we learn from these three men of faith? These men looked to God and Christ to provide protection, guidance, direction, and courage to face life’s challenges. Are you in need of some encouragement and direction? Please pick up one of the outstanding books that these men have written. You will be very glad you did! Harry and Sarah Sneider have been trainers, motivators, and educators for the last 43 years. They are known for their positive attitudes as well as world class instruction in the area of fitness and health. Give them a call at 626-355-8964 or email harrysneider@earthlink.net.
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neration on the project for which they are being nominated, and members of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are not eligible. If you would like to nominate someone, nomination forms are available at www.SMCitizenoftheYear.info. You can also pick up nomination forms at the Chamber office, City Hall, the Library, and the Recreation Center. Com-
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Cal Phil’s “Be Instrumental” Holiday Haul 2011 Benefiting Union Station Homeless Services Extended through December 21 California Philharmonic is extending its “BE INSTRUMENTAL” Musical Instrument Toy or Music Themed Item Drive through December 21, 2011. The Cal Phil “Be Instrumental” Holiday Haul 2011 benefits underserved and formerly homeless children who currently reside at Euclid Villa in Pasadena. A Union Station Homeless Services’
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$40,000 Structure Fire in Arcadia On Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at 7:49 a.m. Arcadia Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 200 block of East Haven Avenue in the City of Arcadia. Engine 105, Engine 107, Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 105, Battalion 105, and Monrovia Fire Department Engine 101 and Truck 101 responded to the scene. Upon arrival, firefighters witnessed heavy smoke showing from the attic of
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The most exciting Bowl Game of the season takes place tomorrow evening, December 16 starting at 5 p.m. on ESPN2. Don’t worry about the calendar, this is not the Rose Bowl or the BSC championship or even the Super Bowl. This is the Biggie, the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl, the Division III Championship Game from Salem, Virginia. This is the way a championship game should be played. Division III football allows no athletic scholarships, in fact most of the schools involved have stadiums so small, they don’t even have lights. The students are truly scholar athletes who play for the love of the game, not the money they will make in professional ball down the road somewhere. Therefore, it is some of the best football to be seen all year. The last 6 Stagg Bowls have featured Mount Union (winning in 2005, 2006, and 2008) against WisconsinWhitewater (winning in 2007, 2009, and 2010), as will the 2011 Stagg Bowl on December 16, 2011. This is the longest running championship rivalry in all NCAA sports. No other sport has had more
head to head battles pitting the same two teams for the National Championship on any level in any sport. This is a true down to the bone rivalry. And the scores over the years show it. Usually the difference between winner and loser is 10 points or less. This year, both team go into the game having won three of the last six championships. This is a game well worth watching. These players are in the game for the love of it and the pride of their schools. But who was Amos Alonzo Stagg? Ever hear of the onside kick, the tackling dummy, the Statue of Liberty play? What would football be without hip pads or padded goalposts (other than less safe)? Stagg invented them all. And Cal’s would never have had THE PLAY against Stanford years ago without Stagg. He came up with the lateral pass. Stagg was a player and a coach when football was in its infancy. He was an active coach longer than any other in the history of the sport. His career spanned over seven decades. Born in 1862, he played end at Yale when football was little more than
a strange form of English Rugby with a oddly shaped ball. He also played baseball for Yale leading them to 5 conference championships. He coached not just football, but basketball and baseball as well as track and field. He was even an assistant coach for the U.S. Olympic track and field teams in the twenties and thirties. Stagg started coaching professionally in 1890 at Williston Seminary, a secondary school. He was also a volunteer coach at the local college. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame as both an player and a coach, the first person to earn that honor. He completed his coaching career on September 16, 1960, when he announced his resignation from his position at Stockton Junior College as an advisory coach. He was 98. Stagg died in his sleep in a Stockton nursing home on March 17, 1965 at age 102. So watch a bit of history and a good game tomorrow evening. In the interest of honesty in the press, I admit I have become Purple Raiders fan, so go Mt. Union.
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Dr. Matthew Lin Launches Campaign for State Assembly
Pasadena Community Foundation and Pasadena Beautiful Establish Tree Fund Pasadena Community Foundation and Pasadena Beautiful have collaborated to establish the Pasadena Windstorm Tree Fund for the purchase and re-planting of the trees lost in Pasadena during the devastating windstorm, which struck our City on November 30 and December 1. Over 800 trees were lost and countless damaged. Pasadena Community
Foundation will match up to $10,000 in donations to the fund. All donations to Pasadena Beautiful Foundation are tax deductible and 100% of every dollar donated will be used for the sole purpose of re-planting trees. The City of Pasadena is very pleased and thankful that the two organizations are working together. Pasadena Beautiful has
a 50 year history of working with the City to plant trees and protect our urban forest. The average cost to replace a tree is $350. Gifts of any amount are welcome. Donations may be made online at: www.pasadenabeautiful.org Donations may be mailed to: Pasadena Beautiful Foundation 140 South Lake Avenue, Suite #268 Pasadena, CA 91101
Dr. Matthew Linn is flanked by Mayor Antonovich and Sheriff Lee Baca at his kick off for State Assembly Saturday -Photo by Terry Miller
Dr. Matthew Lin drew a large group of supporters as he officially launched his campaign for California’s 49th Assembly District at the Garfield Medical Center, where he first began his medical practice more than 30 years ago. Off to a strong start, Dr. Lin’s campaign begins with endorsements throughout the 49th District. In addition to support from Sheriff Lee Baca and Supervisor Michael Antonovich; Dr. Lin has already secured backing from a bi-partisan group of City Councilmembers and School Boardmembers from throughout the District. “Dr. Matthew Lin has the business experience and common sense that is so sorely needed in Sacramento,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich. “Dr. Lin is a great physician, taking care of his patients for the last 33 years. Now, California has a problem, and Dr. Lin is the man of my choice to take care of the problems for us,” said Los Angeles Sheriff Lee Baca. Dr. Lin, a recognized expert in orthopaedic sur-
gery, has practiced medicine in the San Gabriel Valley for more than 33 years. He previously has served as Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff at Garfield Medical Center. He is a popular twiceelected former San Marino City Councilman. On three different occasions, Lin was also selected by his colleagues to serve as the city’s Mayor. Dr. Lin also is a successful businessman, currently serving as Vice-Chairman of AHMC Healthcare Inc. – a healthcare provider that
serves the San Gabriel Valley. For years, Dr. Lin has dedicated his time and resources to giving back to his community. He has long supported the YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, his local church, and his local library. In addition, Dr. Lin has traveled on medical relief missions to four continents. He traveled to Louisiana to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, as well as to Taiwan, China, Sri Lanka, El Salvador, Bolivia, Mexico, and areas throughout Africa.
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By Floretta Lauber
Arcadia Woman's Club Christmas Luncheon a Jolly Affair The historic clubhouse looked like a sparkling jewel on December 7, boasting 10 lighted trees, small and large, throughout, with eight additional tiny lighted trees, one on each table made by Phyllis Bird and her committee. The pre-Christmas luncheon reception included champagne, wine and egg nog. A traditional Christmas ham luncheon was served. The musical program from the First Avenue Middle School was enjoyed. The choir is a part of a comprehensive music program that includes two symphonic bands, drumline, two symphony orchestras, concert choir, and two rock bands. Over 500 of the 800 students participate in music. Their director,
Michael Danielson is now in his 25th year as music director at First Avenue. He has twice been selected for Profiles in Excellence by The Arcadia Unified School District and in 2010 won the National Education Association’s Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence for the State of California. Closing the festivities, President Barbara Lampman, with past President Shirley Heimbruch, led the members in several holiday favorites in a community sing. Members of the club will again furnish Christmas dinner for seniors in need. They also collected and contributed food for Arcadia’s White Christmas.
The Social Whirl Melissa Manchester Stars in It Was a Holiday Gay Men's Chorus of LA's Extravaganza for SGVMT Holiday Spectacular The San Gabriel Val- plause applause for producThe renowned Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) spices up the season with two performances of its annual holiday spectacular, “Naughty & Nice,” featuring the 200-voice chorus and special guest Grammy Awardwinning singer/songwriter, actress and composer Melissa Manchester, hailed as an “icon” (Huffington Post) and a “heart-on-her-sleeve singer-songwriter (Toronto Sun), Saturday, December 17, 8 p.m., and Sunday, December 18, 2010, 3 p.m., at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. Artistic Director E. Jason Armstrong conducts a sleighful of beautifully arranged holiday classics, sing-alongs, hand bells, and special holiday faire, both humor-
ous and poignant, replete with dazzling choreography. The family friendly concert opens GMCLA’s 2011-12 season, its 33rd. In addition, GMCLA returns to an old tradition of holding a “Community Prelude,” a fully staged dress performance (without the guest star and fewer numbers) on Saturday, December 17, 3 p.m., at the Alex Theatre. Community Prelude tickets are $15 general admission for all seats. Tickets range from $15-$55 and are available online at www.gmcla.org. For more information, call (800) MEN-SING (800-6367464). The Alex Theatre is located at 216 N. Brand Ave., Glendale.
ley Music Theatre, which recently presented the hit Broadway show “Flower Drum Song,” hosted a wonderful “Holiday Extravaganza” on December 10 at 6 p.m. at the San Gabriel Country Club. Guests enjoyed an elegant find dining experience while being serenaded into the holiday spirit by stars of the music theatre at the scenic country club. The evening included door prizes, raffle items, amazing cuisine and outstanding music creating a festive atmosphere, that was appreciated by the guests, many of whom are long-time supporters of the SGVMT. Spotted among guests were council members from neighboring cities, Rotary members from Arcadia and San Marino; director/ producer Bobby Hundley, and Ray Rochelle, artistic director who deserves ap-
ing this outstanding event, also President Sally Baldwin who, unfortunately, was at home ill. One wonders why the City of San Gabriel does not appreciate this valuable organization. Formed in 2004, the San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre’s mission is to preserve and present Broadway musicals in the San Gabriel Valley. They have presented a broad range of high quality musical events at affordable prices at the historic San Gabriel Mission Playhouse. They will be presenting “An Evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber,” featuring some of the greatest hits of Broadway’s legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber at a new location in February 2012. For more information, log onto www.sgvmusictheatre.org.
Gay Men’s Chorus of LA presents its popular holiday spectacular December 17 and 18 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. Photo by Ken Hively
Brighter Side Singers to Present Holiday Program
L-r President Barbara Lampman, president of Arcadia Woman’s Club with Grace Valentino, Phyllis Bird and Vicki Winn at Christmas Party.
Seated Eileen Hubbard, standing Valerie Kates, Mabel Fenoglio and Millie Balance at Woman’s Club festivities December 7th.
Festive music for the holidays was on the program when the Brighter Side Singers of Temple City H.S. performed at a meeting of the Arcadia Branch of the American Association of University Woman (AAUW). Under the leadership of wellknown director Matt Byers, this popular choral group has performed throughout the United States, in Canada, and in several European countries. For this occasion, the singers appeared in Victorian attire to add to the holiday cheer that they bring their audience. The Arcadia Branch of AAUW invited the public to come enjoy the Brighter Side Singers’ pro-
gram at its meeting on December 12 at the Church of the Good Shepherd’s Jordan Hall, 400 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia. Socializing and refreshments were enjoyed. Director Byers says his singers are at the top of their performance and that they are preparing for a spring concert tour of Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston. Byers, an alumnus of Temple City H.S. and a graduate of CSU-Los Angeles, celebrated his 25th year with the singers this year. Accompanist Jon How is also a graduate of Temple City H.S. and CSU-Los Angeles.
Seated Alhambra Council member Gary Yamaguchi with his wife, Linda; standing, Harry Baldwin, former Mayor of San Gabriel.
President of the Spotlighters, Katie Gundersen-Watson with husband, John Watson, at elegant dinner party at San Gabriel Country Club for SGVMT.
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The Social Whirl Arroyo H.S. Musicians to Present Holiday Program Festive music for the holidays was on the program at the luncheon meeting of the California Retired Teachers’ Association #71 (CalRTA) on Friday, December 9. The Retired Teachers has the double pleasure of hearing from two music groups from Arroyo High School,
the Aeolian Chorus handbell ringers and the AHS Chamber Singers. Under the direction of Jennifer Stanley, the performers will present seasonal music. Their entertainment is sure to brighten the holidays for all. Cal RTA#71 meets at the Senior Center Building
in Arcadia Part, 405 Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, next to the Lawn Bowling Greens, Guests are welcome. Membership in the California Retired Teachers’ Association is open to all retired educators, as well as to any others interested in joining this active group.
Sierra Madre Woman's Club Hosts Community Prayer Breakfast The Sierra Madre Woman’s Club began the holiday season by inviting the community to their annual Inter-Faith Prayer Breakfast, held November 16, at the Essick House, their historic clubhouse at 550 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. President Rosemary Morabito warmly greeted the capacity crowd that at-
tended. Phyllis Chapman introduced a number of community leaders and volunteers who contribute to making Sierra Madre a special place. Dorothy Murphy chaired the event with table decorations by Lillias Eubanks. Club members prepare and serve a delicious sit-down breakfast and there is never a charge.
Spiritual nourishment was provided by the following clergymen who attended and provided brief messages of praise and thanksgiving: Rev. George Crisp, Rev. Richard Anderson, Father Patrick Brennan, Rabbi Alan Lachtman, Very Rev. Michael Bamberger, and Judge Dorothy Nelson of the Baha’I Faith.
Brett Perkins and Friends in Concert January 29 at Sierra Madre Playhouse Brett Perkins, a singer/ songwriter whose brand of pop/folk has won him an international following, will perform in concert for one night only at Sierra Madre Playhouse on Sunday, January 29, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Appearing on the same bill will be musical guests, which include some of the finest singer-songwriters from Southern California. Perkins began his musical career over 20 years ago, and was lead vocalist for The Sneaks as well as a featured dancer on Soul Train before
settling into a solo career as a singer-songwriter. At one point, in the 90s, he was CEO of The National Academy of Songwriters. Over the years, he’s worked with legendary musical figures like Burt Bacharach, Joni Mitchell, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills and Jackson Browne. Formerly from Southern California, Perkins has for several years made his home in Copenhagen, where he presents the annual Copenhagen Songwriters Festival. He performs internationally. His mellow, soothing brand
of pop has intergenerational appeal. Brett returns to the Sierra Madre Playhouse for his third annual concert there. Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets adults $20, seniors (65+) and students (13-17). Children 12 and under, $12. Suitable for all ages. Ample free parking available behind theatre which is located at 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. For reservations, call (626) 355-4318. For online ticketing, log onto www.sierramadreplayhouse.org.
Chips for Kids Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Kerri Rivas at the San Gabriel Valley District Board Meeting for the California Federation of Woman’s Clubs, held at the Covina Woman’s Clubhouse December 9. Co-chairs Mary Dosa Baldwin (Azusa) and Mary Matson (Diamond Bar) were proud to give approximately 200 toys and gift cards to the CHIPs officer collected by the district.
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This fantastic condo, adjacent to Beverly Hills is located on a quiet street and features 2 bed/2 ba, remodeled kitchen and baths and a beautiful garden patio. The complex has recreation rm., elevator, pool & spa plus security complete w/ video. Great area near the Miracle Mile. (GRE)
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Adorable Monrovia home in need of TLC. Interior in need of carpet & flooring updating. Walls need patching and painting. Original kitchen and original bathroom. Assessor shows 3 bedrooms, but only 1 full bath & 1 ¾ bath. Back yard needs landscaping. (L439) CENTURY 21 Village Realty (626) 355-1451
This fantastic home features 4 bed/3 ba (with one bedroom on main floor and 3 upstairs), living room w/fireplace, remodeled baths, private yard and two car attached garage. (EIG)
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Vacant flat lot in prime location across from Memorial Park, 9500 sq.ft. lot zoned for multiple units or build your dream home on this prime lot. Check with city for possibilities of building in this All American City. (M0)
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Priced to sell, quiet end unit with nice floor plan. Home is near the park, tennis court & walking trail. Front patio with lovely mountain view & relaxing trees in this great neighborhood. Easy care flooring downstairs, cozy living room with fireplace. The laundry area is inside the two car garage.(R2782)
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The Huntington Medical Foundation Pasadena’s Premier Medical Group Since 1994, the Huntington Medical Foundation (HMR), a group of 60 local physicians of various specialties, has been providing expert medical care to the families of Pasadena. This “homegrown” physician group accepts almost every major health plan and is affiliated with Huntington Memorial Hospital – but what really distinguishes HMF is the group’s mission to provide a collaborative healthcare experience. “Our partnership with Huntington Hospital and our investment in a sophisticated platform for electronic health records ensures our patients the most optimal level of care available in our region,” said Wendy Karsten, chief executive officer of HMF. And collaboration is king when it comes to the future of healthcare in America. As the nation hurtles toward reform deadlines, it is vital healthcare organizations like hospitals and medical practices align themselves in a care delivery
system that includes the creation of web-based information exchange, or the confidential sharing of healthcare information between local providers. This exchange ultimately translates to less duplication and redundancy, greater efficiencies, higher patient satisfaction and better care. HMF has implemented electronic health records and is already noticing the efficiencies. “We are able to electronically track physician orders including medical tests and procedures. We can interact electronically with local pharmacies – a huge step forward in reducing medication errors. We have the ability to transmit medical information to the hospital emergency department or consulting physician specialists. It’s amazing to witness the difference electronic records are making make when it comes to patient care,” said Karsten. “We know that in the near future, medical groups, in conjunction with hospitals, will be responsible
for patients before, during and after a hospital stay or a specific medical incident. We get this and we are positioned to move in the right direction with our Huntington Hospital partner.” Currently HMF is responsible for 100,000 “lives,” within its seven offices, making it the dominant Pasadena-based physician group. Unlike Healthcare Partners and other Los Angeles-based medical groups, HMF confines its offices to the San Gabriel Valley’s Pasadena, La Canada and Arcadia. Those interested in joining the region’s premier medical group and gaining access to HMF’s exceptional physicians, should visit www.huntingtonmedical. com and check out a physician directory that includes photos and biographical information for every affiliated doctor. For more information about the Huntington Medical Foundation, contact Huntington Hospital public relations at (626) 397-5464.
Guide to Upcoming Monrovia Events
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Friday Evenings\Old Town’s Famous “Family Festival” On Myrtle Avenue from 5 to 9:00p.m. Blocks of great vendors and the best produce around! Sundays Market at the Park On E. Lime Avenue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Produce and food items from your favorite vendors 1st Saturday Monrovia Produce Exchange Every Month Library Park 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Kattywompus String Band – Free Holiday Concert Family Fun – 400
Block Myrtle Traditional music from around the globe Saturdays & Sundays Breakfasts with Santa ! Free Gifts for the Kiddies! Thru Dec. 24th Continuing this Saturday (12/17) & Sunday (12/18) Peach Café – Sat. at 9:45 a.m. Jake’s Roadhouse – Sat. at 10:45 Peach Café – Sun. at 11:00 a.m. Reservations Suggested – see website for full schedule Saturdays FREE Kid’s Craft Stations – on Myrtle Ave. Thru Dec. 24th FREE Gift Wrapping Stations Watch for “Secret Santa”
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Wildcats Win Second Title in a Row
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Portantino Calls for Emergency Planning from Public Utilities Recent Wind Disaster Highlights Need to be Better Prepared
Wildcats, fans, coaches and the principal celebrate the victory Saturday.
Monrovia had worthy opponents for the first 25 minutes 14-14. The power was restored when the offensive line started blocking. This was the key to the victory and penalties were eliminated. The stars did their part with Marquise Bias #2 leading with a powerful rushing attack, who finished with 259 yards and scored on runs of 11, 6, 1 and 8 yards. De’Shawn Ramirez #3, who was not part of 2010 championship team, had three powerful touchdowns and 134 yards, including a 66-yard touchdown in the diminishing minutes. Monrovia Quarterback Blake Heyworth completed 9 of 15 passes for 102 yards, including a 20 yard touchdown pass to Ramirez. Byrant Mason kicked a 35 yard field goal in the fourth quarter. Luke Williams three catches and 32 yards with an interception. Offensive linemen
Kevin Spencer, Isaac Miravet, Will Thorn, Josh Cano and Henry Crane were unsung heroes throughout the playoffs. Andy Guerrero, San Gabriel’s quarterback gave the Wildcats frenzy from the beginning. Monrovia’s two outstanding defensive linemen, Ellis McCarthy and George Frazier V meted out devastation on Alex Villalobos, which took him out of the game and the rest was history. Guerrero was held to 19 yards rushing on 10 carries and he completed 18 of 31 passes for 204 yards and two touch downs. Villalobos caught 22- and 15- yard touchdown passes in the second quarter. When the game ended, the players relished in their moment of victory. They gave thanks to the coaching staff, parents, and the support of the fans. The underlying thread was dedicated
to the community and the great coaching staff that taught them how similar the game of football is to life. The team dedicated the football season to offensive lineman Yohan DeSilva. A special thank you to Team CrossFit Academy of Monrovia for the eight weeks of Football Specific Training Program during 2010 and 2011. Coach Ryan Maddox and the coaching staff have changed the face of Monrovia’s Football with two back to back CIF -SS Mid Valley Division Championship and Blue chip talent on the team. Monrovia started off 1-3 as some people doubted the team, but the team persevered and stuck to the game plan that led them to a repeat CIF Championship title once again. Wildcats it was a pleasure capturing your moment of glory. Let’s do it again.
In the wake of the recent wind disaster that caused major damage throughout the San Gabriel Valley, Assemblymember Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge) has proposed legislation to improve emergency and disaster preparedness by California’s public utilities. The proposed bill calls on each utility to report with every county in its service area every two years for the purpose of reviewing, updating and improving their emergency disaster and preparedness plans. “We just saw firsthand that our public utilities can do a better job. Clearly, they were not prepared for a disaster of this magnitude. We need to use the recent wind disaster to improve our readiness and better prepare for future
disasters such as a large earthquake. Having a review every two years will force better coordination, better service and better public safety.” commented Portantino. The proposed bill asks counties to inform cities within their jurisdiction about each meeting so that cities and the public can provide input into emergency planning. The legislation also calls on the California Public Utilities Commission to use its regulatory authority to set preparedness standards; for example, the use of weather reports to preposition manpower and equipment before a storm and methods of improving communication between government agencies and the public. “We learned some
things from this calamity that will forever change the way we look at these disasters,” added Portantino. “Like most ratepayers, I know that a portion of my bill is intended to pay for emergency preparedness and response; let’s make sure it does. A review every two years will hold utilities accountable, increase coordination, public awareness and scrutiny. It’s a practical and prudent course of action.” The bill is being written as an “urgency measure” and would go into effect once it’s signed by the Governor. It would require that California public utilities conduct these disaster preparedness meetings within 3 months of the legislation becoming law.
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The Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the County’s state legislative agenda by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich to support an extension of Laura’s Law scheduled to sunset January 1, 2013. Laura’s Law is a proactive, compassionate program providing medical treatment for the County’s mentally ill. “It is vital that this lifesaving program be extended to help the mentally ill recover and live productive lives,” said Antonovich. Laura’s Law reformed the Lanterman-Petris-Short Law, which prohibited judges, families, and physicians from compelling the severely mentally ill to accept treatment. A pilot program initiated
by Antonovich in Los Angeles County has successfully stabilized and reintegrated participants back into the community with a 78% reduction in incarcerations and a 77% reduction in hospitalizations. These reductions cut the costs to the community and taxpayers by almost 40% and significantly improved the lives of program participants. Laura’s Law is patterned after New York State’s Kendra’s Law, has shown tremendous success after just five years. Data conclusively demonstrates that assisted outpatient treatment significantly reduces severe consequences for participants: 74% fewer people experienced homelessness
77% fewer experienced psychiatric hospitalization 83% fewer experienced arrest 87% fewer experienced incarceration 55% fewer attempted suicide or self-harm 49% fewer abused alcohol 48% fewer abused drugs 57% fewer physically harmed others 43% fewer threatened others with physical harm 46% fewer damaged or destroyed property The County’s state legislative agenda is scheduled to be considered at the Board of Supervisors’ next regular meeting on Tuesday December 20, 2011.
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Monday evening Dec 12 , the family was returning to their home on the 11000 block of Kristi Court, in Arcadia when they were surprised by an armed light-skinned Hispanic male who had apparently been waiting for the family to return. As the family entered the garage of the residence, the man confronted the family, pointed a hand gun at them and demanded money. Fearing for their safety, the victims gave the gunman the only money they had in their possession, their rent money. Determined they had more money inside the house, the gunman demanded entry and ordered the family into their residence. Once inside the residence, the gunman directed the mother and her two sons, ages 3 and 5 and 6yr old daughter into a bedroom. The victims were instructed to shut the door and
not to exit the room. The gunman then gave the father more commands for cash and shortly thereafter, several gunshots were heard by the family. They exited the room and found the male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect left the residence prior to the family finding the victim. The suspect was described as a 30 - 35 year old, light-skinned Hispanic man. On Tuesday morning workers from Emergency Response Crime Scene Cleanup were seen entering the Garage of the home in Arcadia and spoke with a male inside the home who was the presumtive lanlord of the home but no one spoke with the mass of media at the scene attempting to get more information. One neigbor who prefered to remain anoymous said she had never seen the children at the house and
thet the family kept to themselves where most everuone on Kristi Court knew one another. Detectives’ are seeking the public’s assistance in solving this crime. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers. org.Anyone with information is asked to contact Sheriff’s homicide Bureau at 323-8905500
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Coldwell Banker Agents Annual Rescue Mission Trip Slated On Monday December 19th, Dean Griffith and a group of real estate agents from Coldwell Banker’s Arcadia Regional Office will make their annual holiday trip to the Los Angeles Union Rescue Mission. Dean and his fellow agents are collecting clothes, blankets, toys, and any cash or checks that you would like to donate to the Mission. Last year they collected 5 truckloads of clothing & blankets and ap-
proximately $2000 in donations for the mission. The annual “Trip to the Mission” was started 24 years ago by Bruce Pfeiffer, an agent in Coldwell Banker’s Arcadia Regional Office. After 20 years of leading the trip to the mission, Bruce handed over his duties to Dean. The Union Rescue Mission’s efforts are focused on reducing homelessness throughout LA County and specifically Skid Row. Cur-
rently, Los Angeles County has 3% of the nation’s total population, but 10% of its homeless population. Coldwell Banker’s Arcadia Regional Office is located at 15 E Foothill Blvd in Arcadia and you can bring your donations into the office until Monday December 19th at 9:00am. If you need assistance or would like your donations to be picked up you can contact Dean Griffith at (626) 664-9163.
Windstorm Debris Returned as Free Mulch The recent hurricaneforce windstorm that rocked Pasadena has finally yielded one benefit: free mulch for gardens. Green debris taken by residents to two drop-off points has been ground up and will be returned to those locations starting this week as free mulch available to any Pasadenan with a shovel and something with which to carry the mulch. Mulch will be available daily from Dec. 16 to 29, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Eaton Blanche Park, 3100 E. Del
Mar Blvd., in the parking lot on Millicent Way; and Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave., in the parking lot on Morton Street. Mulch is an important organic protective cover placed over soil to help retain moisture, return nutrients, discourage weed growth and encourage seed germination and healthy plant growth. To prevent contamination of mulch, residents are reminded that yard waste must never contain any nongreen items such as mattresses, fence material, roof
shingles or other debris. In addition to a great deal of free mulch, the unprecedented amount of storm debris has led to an increase in illegal dumping on streets, in parks and public rights of way. Pasadena Police are on the lookout for illegal dumping and will issue citations. For more information about green debris collection and free mulch, contact Environmental Programs Manager Gabriel Silva at (626) 744-4721.
Recycle Used Oil & Filters! Do you change your car’s motor oil? Did you know that used oil and oil filters are recyclable? Used oil can be re-refined or processed into new motor oil. Currently only 46% of used motor oil is being recycled, which means 20 million gallons may be illegally entering California’s waterways via stormwater systems posing a great risk to the environment. One gallon of used oil can contaminate a million gallons of drinking water; polluting our waterways and threaten fish and aquatic life. Prevent pollution; recycle used motor oil and filters! ARCADIA C&L Collision Center 132 las Tunas Dr. (626) 445-6630
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VJ’s Auto Service 400 n. first ave. (626) 446-4900
Homer’s Auto Service* 148. lemon ave. (626) 358-6259
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POLICE BLOTTERS Arcadia PD
For the period of Sunday, December 4, through Saturday, December 10, the Police Department responded to 967 calls for service of which 117 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, December 4: At about 6:59 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Foothill Boulevard in regards to a female victim in distress. While walking through her residence, the victim noticed the front door was open and attempted to close it when an unknown suspect walked up behind her and pushed the door closed. The suspect, described as a male adult with light or medium complexion, short dark hair, wearing a black long sleeve shirt and black bandana over his face, took money from the victim’s wallet and bedroom. The suspect pushed the victim into a bedroom closet and eventually fled undetected. Through investigation, the officer determined the suspect forced entry into the home by breaking a glass window pane. At approximately 4:57 p.m., an officer responded to H&M at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in reference to a juvenile detained for theft. The suspect was observed damaging a pair of jeans by attempting to remove the security sensor. The suspect then removed the security sensor from a sweater, put it on, and left the store without making payment. The 16-year-old Hispanic male was cited and released to his mother. Monday, December 5: Shortly after 8:15 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1900 block of South Seventh Avenue, in regards to a vehicle burglary report. The victim discovered the rear passenger side window of his car had been smashed, which he left parked in his driveway overnight. Numerous items were reported stolen. Around 12:34 p.m., an officer responded to Express at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in reference to
a grand theft report. The store manager explained that on December 4th, between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., unknown suspect(s) stole sixty-one men’s shirts from the front display inside the store. The store was overcrowded and no one saw the theft. Tuesday, December 6: At about 10:47 a.m., an officer responded to the 1200 block of South Golden West Avenue regarding a fire assist. Dispatch advised a large amount of smoke was seen coming from an apartment building. Arcadia Fire Department Engine 105 responded to the scene and made forced entry into an apartment filled with smoke. An investigation revealed the smoke was caused by burnt food. The tenants forgot they were cooking and left the location. At some point in time between December 2nd and December 5th, unknown suspect(s) stole a laptop computer from a home in the 100 block of East La Porte Street while the resident was away. Through investigation, the officer determined the point of entry was through an unlocked bedroom window. A dust for latent prints proved negative and no other property was reported missing. Wednesday, December 7: At about 5:26 p.m., an officer responded to Arcadia Method Hospital, 300 West Huntington Drive, regarding a hit and run. While the victim was stopped in the parking lot, a vehicle reversed into her front driver side door causing minor damage. The victim explained to the driver that she needed to get to the emergency room. The driver told the victim that she was a nurse at the hospital and would wait for her in the emergency room to exchange information; however the driver never showed up. AMH checked the hospital directory and was unable to locate a nurse matching the name provided by the driver. The victim recorded the vehicle’s license plate at the time of the incident and provided it to the officer. A follow-up investigation is being conducted on the registered owner of the vehicle.
Around 7:54 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter in regards to an identity theft report. The victim explained that his wife attempted to use their credit card at a gas station but the transaction was denied. The victim called his credit union and discovered their shared checking account was overdrawn due to several unauthorized charges. Both victims were in possession of their credit cards at the time of the report and have no idea how their information was compromised. Thursday, December 8: Shortly after 8:00 p.m., an officer responded to Sephora at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding two juveniles de-
was arrested for Furnishing Marijuana to a Minor and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. Friday, December 9: At about 6:17 a.m., officers responded to the area of Tyler Avenue and Live Oak Avenue regarding a traffic collision. The reporting party explained to officers that she saw a male adult flee from his vehicle carrying a 12-pack of beer after he drove it into the west curb of Tyler Avenue. Officers located the suspect nearby on Freer Street and determined he was under the influence. The 28-year-old Hispanic male was arrested for Hit and Run, DUI, BAL greater
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tained for theft. The loss prevention officer advised he saw the juveniles each conceal a men’s fragrance inside their purse, and walk out of the store without making payment. Both juveniles, a16-year-old White female and 17-year-old Asian female, were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. They were later released to their parents. At approximately 2:34 p.m., an officer responded to Murietta Drive and Volante Road regarding a suspicious parked vehicle. The officer approached the vehicle and discovered three occupants inside smoking marijuana. Through investigation, the officer determined the 19year White male driver was in possession of a medical marijuana license and furnished marijuana to his friends, of which one was a juvenile. The driver
and Driver. Around 2:30 p.m., an officer was traveling along Huntington Drive at Baldwin Avenue and conducted a traffic stop for expired registration. Through investigation, the officer learned the driver was operating the vehicle with a suspended license. The 27-year-old Black male was arrested for the listed charges and an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Saturday, December 10: Shortly after 3:20 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle for lane swerving on Huntington Drive at Colorado Place. Upon contact, the officer noticed an odor of alcohol emitting from the driver’s breath. Through investigation, the officer determined the 30-year-old Hispanic female was driving under the influence, and placed her under arrest for DUI and BAL greater than 0.08%. The passenger, a 33-year-old Hispanic female, was also arrested for a valid misdemeanor warrant. At approximately 7:45 p.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Mall security office, 400 South
Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft report. While the victim was eating in the food court, she placed her child’s diaper bag on top of her stroller, and noticed it missing a short time later. The diaper bag contained the victim’s wallet and she did not see anyone suspicious near her seating area.
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During the last seven-day period, December 1-7, the Police Department handled 858 service events, resulting in 91 investigations. Following are the highlighted issues and events. To see a complete listing of crimes reported, go to http://www.crimemapping. com/map/ca/monrovia for crime mapping. Monrovia’s Emergency Operations Center Activated On December 1 at 4:24 a.m., the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the City of Monrovia was activated due to the amount of damage created by windstorms. All available personnel were assigned to specific tasks to meet the demands on the calls for service regarding power outages, downed power lines and downed trees. The windstorms began the night before at approximately 11 p.m.; calls reporting property damage began after midnight. The Police Department received more than 500 calls for service in a 24-hour period. The calls ranged from residents trapped due to downed trees or power lines, preventing them from leaving their residences, to broken water lines. The appropriate departments were notified through the EOC. The entire day was spent answering calls for service due to the wind related incidents. While there were more than 500 calls for service, only two involved criminal investigations. The calls for service did not let up until after 9 p.m. The EOC was scaled down after midnight. Attempt Residential Burglary On December 1 at 8:36 a.m., a resident in the 400 block of West Colorado reported an attempted burglary. Suspect(s) tampered with the deadbolt on the
detached garage and cut the lock off a toolbox on a nearby trailer. The incident occurred sometime between 2:45 and 6:30 a.m. No suspects were seen or heard. Investigation continuing. Commercial Burglary / Forgery On December 1 at 5:31 p.m., the owner of a business in the 400 block of West Foothill called to report that a female suspect had entered her business on November 19 and purchased several items using a check from a closed account. The female was identified through computer checks. The investigation is continuing. Petty Theft On December 2 at 1:26 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of Falling Leaf called to report someone had stolen his laptop from his unlocked vehicle, which was parked in front of his residence during the night. No suspect(s) seen or heard. Investigation continuing. Commercial Burglary / Runaway Juvenile On December 2 at 3:46 p.m., a business in the 500 block of West Huntington called to report two female juveniles who had walked into the business, selected merchandise, and stole several items from the location. The juveniles fled the location when approached by the loss prevention officer. They had dropped their purses as they were trying to get away. One of the juveniles eventually came back to the location and turned herself in to police. A computer check revealed she had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. The juvenile was taken into custody. The subject was found to be a ward of the court and was later released to a worker from the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). As the female and the DCFS worker exited the police department, the female ran southbound on Ivy and out of sight. Officers responded and conducted a search, but she was not located. A missing person’s report was completed for the runaway. Vehicle Burglary On December 2 at 6:54 p.m., a female resident in the 1000 block of Royal Oaks parked her vehicle in
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POLICE BLOTTERS the parking lot of her apartment complex, leaving her purse inside the vehicle. The female was inside for about an hour, and when she returned, she discovered the passenger window had been smashed and her purse was taken. No suspect(s) were seen or heard. Investigation continuing. Vehicle Burglary On December 2 at 8:37 p.m., a female subject called to report a vehicle burglary that occurred in the 1300 block of South Magnolia. She parked and locked her vehicle in a carport of an apartment complex. When she returned to her vehicle, she discovered her rear window smashed and her computer case and accessories missing. A citizen recovered some of the victim’s property in the roadway at Canyon and Chestnut. The citizen called police and turned in the victim’s property. The crime occurred sometime between 6:40 and 8:30 p.m. Investigation continuing. Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested On December 4 at 3:20 a.m., a vehicle collided with two parked vehicles in the 800 block of West Foothill. Officers responded and determined the driver to be driving under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested. Grand Theft Auto On December 5 at 7:13 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 900 block of West Walnut regarding a stolen vehicle. The victim stated that she had picked up her daughter and her daughter’s friend at the El Monte Bus Depot the day before. She drove them to her residence and parked the vehicle on the street. The victim went to sleep at 9 p.m., and when she woke up the next morning around 6 a.m., the daughter and her friend were gone. She went outside and saw her car was missing. She checked her purse and found the keys to the vehicle, her cell phone, and $100 were missing. She did not give the daughter permission to take her car. The vehicle is a gold, four-door, 1996 Ford Taurus. Investigation
continuing. Attempt Residential Burglary On December 5 at 10:16 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of South Canyon called police to report an attempted burglary. The crime occurred sometime between noon and 10 p.m. The front door of the residence was forced open, but nothing was taken. Investigation continuing. Grand Theft Auto Recovery On December 5 at 9:49 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from a business parking lot in the 500 block of West Huntington. The stolen vehicle was a white, four-door, 1994 Honda Accord. At approximately midnight, the Monrovia Police Department was notified by the California Highway Patrol that the vehicle was found abandoned on the 60 Freeway at Rosemead Boulevard. Investigation continuing. Possession of Narcotics - Suspect Arrested On December 7 at 12:57 a.m., an officer stopped a bicyclist at Mayflower and Colorado for a traffic violation. During a consent search, the officer found a small baggie of cocaine. The suspect was arrested for possession of narcotics. Theft from a Vehicle On December 7 at 7:47 a.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 500 block of West Lime. The victim reported that someone went into his vehicle during the night and took his GPS System. The vehicle doors had been left unlocked. Investigation continuing. Theft from a Vehicle On December 7 at 8:51 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Lime regarding a theft from a vehicle. The victim reported that someone went into his vehicle, which was parked in an alley, and took his car stereo. The vehicle doors were left unlocked. Investigation continuing. Residential Burglary On December 7 at 1:34 p.m., an officer responded to the 700 block of Norumbega Drive regarding a burglary. The victim has been ill and was home asleep. Suspect(s) broke a bedroom window, gained entry, and stole jewelry
from the room. The victim did not hear the glass breaking. He woke when he heard his bedroom door open and the lights went on and off quickly. He did not see the person and thought it was the cleaning lady. Investigation continuing. Vehicle Burglary On December 7 at 3:52 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 700 block of South Myrtle at an apartment complex. The victim reported that his locked vehicle had been broken into sometime on Saturday, December 3. His GPS System, iPod, and some coins were taken. Investigation continuing. Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested On December 7 at 4:02 p.m., a female victim of domestic violence called to report an incident that occurred in the 900 block of Diamond. The female victim reported that she had been battered by her live-in boyfriend, who is the father of her child. He struck her in the head several times with a closed fist and left the location on foot. The officer learned the suspect might be on his way to Pasadena. The Pasadena Police Department was notified of the incident and within the hour Pasadena called to advise they were detaining the suspect. The officer responded to Pasadena and arrested the suspect. Theft from a Vehicle On December 7 at 8:42 p.m., a theft from an unlocked vehicle was reported in the 200 block of West Lemon. The crime occurred between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. A laptop computer and a ring were stolen from the vehicle. Investigation continuing. Fight / Warrant Arrest / Delaying a Peace Officer / Child Annoying / Drunk in Public - Suspects Arrested On December 7 at 9:51 p.m., an officer was flagged down by a citizen reporting a possible fight in the 100 block of West Foothill. As the officer approached a group of subjects, including two male subjects that looked as if they were preparing to fight, one of the subjects ran away. The officer recognized the re-
maining subject and knew he had an outstanding arrest warrant. The subject was uncooperative and challenged the officer, who then requested assistance. Assisting officers arrived and the suspect continued to resist, but was eventually taken into custody. No one was injured. At 10:36 p.m., while officers were attempting to locate witnesses to the fight, a 15-year-old girl told officers that the subject who ran from the incident had approached her and had made several lewd comments. That suspect was located nearby and was positively identified by witnesses. The second suspect is an 18-year-old male. He was arrested for child annoying and being drunk in public. Fight in Progress - Suspects Arrested On December 7 at 11:56 p.m., police received a call reporting a fight in progress at Myrtle and Pomona. Officers arrived and found two female subjects who witnesses said had been fighting prior to police arrival. The two subjects were arrested for being drunk in public. The subjects were part of the group from the above listed fight incident that occurred in the 100 block of Foothill. Detective Bureau Case Follow-Ups Search Warrant - On December 6, detectives went to Anaheim to serve a search warrant for a stolen laptop computer. The computer was stolen from a vehicle at Homestead Village. The laptop was equipped with a tracking device. The tracking service was able to produce the Facebook page for a possible suspect and an address associated with the IP address. The detectives recovered the computer. The investigation to identify the suspect continues. Search Warrant - On December 7, detectives went to Winnetka to serve a search warrant on a counterfeit suspect. The search warrant allowed the detectives to search for additional counterfeit bills. The detectives did not find any more counterfeit bills, but they did seize a usable amount of methamphetamine.
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During the week of Sunday, December 4th, to Saturday December 10th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 269 calls for service. See crimereports. com for updated information. Sunday, December 4th: 1:29 AM- Unlawful Display Evidence of Registration, 100 blk. Esperanza Ave. An officer stopped a 40-year old Sierra Madre motorist for a Vehicle Code violation. Further investigation revealed that the driver had false registration tabs on the vehicle. The driver was cited and released on the scene. 3:40 PM- Warrant/Outside/ Criminal, Lima Ave and Montecito Ave.A resident called police after seeing what she believed to be two solicitors in the area of Lima and Carter. A responding officer saw the two men get into a van, and stopped it. Both men were on parole for carjacking, and residential burglary, respectively. Officers arrested one of the men for a no-bail burglary warrant. 8:11 PM- Danger to Self/ Others/Gravely Disabled, 1900 blk. Liliano Dr. This case involves a man being placed on a 72-hour hold for a psychiatric evaluation. Monday, December 5th: 11:28 PM- False ID to Peace Officer, 400 blk. Sierra Madre Blvd. Officers arrested anintoxicated 18year old woman who gave police a false name. Police took her to the Pasadena Police Department Jail for booking. Tuesday, December 6th: 6:38 AM- Use Another’s Personal Identification to Obtain Credit/Etc. This case involves an unknown suspect that used the victim’s credit information to open a credit card account without the victim’s permission. 1:32 PM- Possession Marijuana/1 oz or Less, Carter Ave and Lima St.An officer stopped a26-year old Pasadena motorist for a Vehicle Code violation. Further investigation revealed that the driver was under possession of marijuana. The Pasadena motorist was cited and released on scene. Wednesday, December 7th:
9:54 AM- Use Another’s Personal Identification to Obtain Credit/Etc, 200 blk. W. Montecito Ave. This case involves an unknown suspect(s) that used the victim’s credit information to open a Chase Bank account without the victim’s permission. Thursday, December 8th: 11:57 PM- DUI Alcohol/ Drugs, Windsor Lane and Montecito Ave. An officer stopped a 54-year old Sierra Madre motorist for a Vehicle Code violation and found that the driver was under the influence of alcohol, and driving with a suspended driver’s license. The man also had a $35,000 warrant. The driver was arrested and transported to Pasadena Police Department for booking. Friday, December 9th: 4:53 PM- Business License Required, 200 blk. Windwood Ln. This case involves a suspicious person soliciting without a business license. The 25-year old man was issued an administrative citation. Saturday, December 10th: 2:22 AM- Drive while Suspended for DUI, Foothill Blvd and Baldwin Ave.An officer stopped a 22-year old Pasadena motorist for a Vehicle Code violation, and learned that the driver had a suspended/revoked driver’s license. The officer released the driver on a citation and impounded the car. 2:22 AM- Possession of Controlled Substance, Foothill Blvd. and Baldwin Ave. An officer stopped a 22-year old Pasadena motorist for a Vehicle Code violation.Officers found that the passenger was in possession of less than 1 oz of marijuana and marijuana cookies without a medical card. The officer also found a glass smoking pipe with methamphetamine. The passenger was arrested and transported to Pasadena Police Department jail for booking. 2:22 AM- Warrant/Outside/Traffic, Foothill Blvd and Baldwin Ave. An officer stopped a 22-year old Pasadena motorist for a Vehicle Code violation, and arrested his passenger for a $55,000.00 traffic warrant.
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Lives Remembered
City of Arcadia Notices
Hal McClintock , 91 Hal McClintock , 91, of Pasadena passed away rather suddenly on Saturday December 10 from complications following a fall at home. With paralysis of the legs and a complicated fracture in the neck it was deemed inoperable at his age, according to surgeons. Hal McClintock has lived with love of his life, Bernice Miller of Pasadena, since 1992. Bernice and Hal first met at a bereavement group after they both lost their respective spouses one year earlier. For the next 19 .5 years, Hal and Bernice were inseparable. Moving in together and forming a new relationship that many of their friends said simply was just “meant to be.” The outgoing couple attended many community events in Sierra Madre and Arcadia as well as Pasadena with friends they made at the Support Group. They formed a splinter group they lovingly called the “Corrupt
Group” with some of the other people with whom they had forged a very unique and rare bond. One of their favorite outings was the annual Sierra Madre Fourth of July Cel-
ebration. The group had the same prime location at the beginning of the parade and became part of the party.. Hal’s professional life saw him as an avid photojournalist and wedding photographer. He also worked as an engineer for the Railroads and the famous Red Car of years gone by.
Over the years Hal documented his love of trains with an exceptional passion and was working on compiling a selection of his locomotive images for possible publication prior to his death. Hal McClintock’s other passions in life, aside from his number one… Bernice, included golf , his wonderful Chihuahua “BEEJ”, online poker ( not for real money, of course ) and, of course anything connected with photography which sometimes included photographing beautiful models. Politically savvy, McClintock became increasing frustrated with the Republican led Congress and its inability or refusal to work with President Obama. His outgoing personality and love of life will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing Hal. There will be an Irish Wake celebrating his life in February.
United Hope for Animals Needs Your Help to Find Homes for Animals Desperately in Need of a Good Home United Hope for Animals is a 501c, is a non-profit animal welfare program. Locally, UHA teams together with the Baldwin Park animal shelter and provides support. This collaboration dramatically helps the overcrowded population and understaffed shelter more effectively find lov-
ing homes for countless animals in need. Its goal is to provide hope and end suffering. For more information, or to volunteer or donate: There are countless ways to help! Please contact: Tracy Lynn at twheelie@ hotmail.com or Laura Knightly at laurak@hope4animals.org
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber, 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, the Arcadia City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive input from the public regarding community development and housing needs in order to determine what Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs the City should undertake for fiscal year 2012-2013.
the above matters and this public hearing, such person may be limited to raising only those issues and objections raised by such person or other persons at or prior to the time of the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting, contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 574-5455 at least three (3) working days before the meeting or time when such special services are needed. This notification will help City staff in making reasonable arrangements to provide you with access to the meeting.
In fiscal year 2012-2013, the City will receive approximately $303,640 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Any program undertaken with CDBG funds must benefit low and moderate-income families, aid in the prevention of slum and blight conditions, or address an urgent need.
All persons are invited to appear and provide testimony at the public hearing. In addition, all persons are invited to provide written and other evidence at or prior to the public hearing. You may view the City Council agenda and the documents on the City’s website at www. ci.arcadia.ca.us beginning January 12, 2012.
A maximum of 15% of the grant may be used for public services such as senior citizen programs or meals programs. The remainder must be used for programs related to community conservation, i.e., housing rehabilitation programs, neighborhood development programs, retrofitting public facilities to comply with federal ADA requirements and public works projects such as the removal of architectural barriers or construction of handicap ramps.
Further information regarding the use of CDBG funds is available in the Development Services Department located at 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia. If you have questions, you may contact Amber Abeyta at (626) 574-5415 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on alternate Fridays. City Hall offices will be closed on December 26, 2011 and January 2, 2012.
At said time and place an opportunity will be afforded all those interested and the public in general to be heard. All persons are hereby advised that should any person desire to legally challenge any action taken by the City Council with respect to
Development Services Department Jason Kruckeberg Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Publish December 15
Public Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10370787-JB Order #: 100395081-CA-BFI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/14/2005. 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): ROGER DUZIAN AND MARY E DUZIAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 10/24/2005 as Instrument No. 05 2549139 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 12/27/2011 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $718,374.41 The purported property address is: 636 PARKROSE AVENUE MONROVIA, CA 91016 Assessor’s Parcel No. 8526-007-029 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the 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: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www. lpsasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Ext. 3704 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# 4141751 12/01/2011, 12/08/2011, 12/15/2011 Monrovia Weekly NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 10095746 Loan No. 0000006022 Title Order No. 10095746 APN 8517005015 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 27, 1993. 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 December 21, 2011, at 11:00 AM, By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on May 3, 1993, as Instrument No. 93 831993 WITH A MODIFICATION AGREEMENT RECORDED AUGUST 5, 1993 AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 93 1515025 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA, executed by: LEO J LUDD, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, in favor of LONG BEACH BANK, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, 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: 316 S CALIFORNIA AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016 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 $115,387.34 (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: 11/22/2011 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 1920 Main Street, Suite 1120 Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-4900 Michael Busby Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727 ASAP# 4142886 12/01/2011, 12/08/2011, 12/15/2011 Monrovia Weekly NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0081091 Title Order No. 11-0065148 Investor/Insurer No. 120092766 APN No. 8526-004-008 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/18/2005. 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 EDWARD DEGUZMAN, AND MONICA DEGUZMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 10/18/2005 and recorded 10/26/2005, as Instrument No. 05 2575697, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 12/29/2011 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom 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: 308 WOODACRE LANE, MONROVIA, CA, 910163061. 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 $692,913.79. 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: 11/25/2011 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# 4116176 12/01/2011, 12/08/2011, 12/15/2011 Monrovia Weekly NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0081280 Title Order No. 11-0065518 Investor/Insurer No. 1703836178 APN No. 5388-026-030 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/01/2007. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ZHI QIANG LI AND QIU PING XU, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, dated 05/01/2007 and recorded 5/11/2007, as Instrument No. 20071145981, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 12/27/2011 at 11:00AM, By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as
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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: 11/30/2011 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# 4131880 12/01/2011, 12/08/2011, 12/15/2011 Temple City Tribune NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 110079673 Title Order No. 11-0064009 Investor/ Insurer No. 610075 APN No. 5379-012-042 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/20/2006. 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 GILARDO H. MAGANA AND TERESA MAGANA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 09/20/2006 and recorded 9/25/2006, as Instrument No. 06 2123931, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 12/22/2011 at 11:00AM, By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 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: 8928 EAST FAIRVIEW AVENUE, SAN GABRIEL, CA, 91775. 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 $524,852.82. 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: 11/30/2011 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# 4126405 12/01/2011, 12/08/2011, 12/15/2011 Temple City Tribune NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09252187-ED Order #: 090133509-CA-DCI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/28/2006. 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. 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): CLAUDINE ILAGAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 1/10/2007 as Instrument No. 20070048980 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 1/3/2012 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $623,291.35 The purported property address is: 114 E SAXON AVE SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 Assessor’s Parcel No. 5370-026-021 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, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the 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: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www. lpsasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Ext. 3704 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# 4143550 12/01/2011, 12/08/2011, 12/15/2011 Temple City Tribune NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0077494 Title Order No. 11-0062138 APN No. 8509-001020 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/22/2005. 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 CORINNE L ADAMS, dated 12/22/2005 and recorded 12/29/2005, as Instrument No. 05 3210442, in Book , Page of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California, will sell on 12/29/2011 at 09:00 AM, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom 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: 1846 10TH AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016. 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 $329,168.17. 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. 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. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/ Sale Information: (800) 281-8219 By:KIMBERLY ALBARAN, Team Member RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# FNMA4119363 12/01/2011, 12/08/2011, 12/15/2011 Monrovia Weekly NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0083190 Title Order No. 11-0066842 Investor/Insurer No. 1012298122 APN No. 8510-016-007 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/13/2007. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant
to the Deed of Trust executed by DAVID J. LEAL AND THERESA J. LEAL, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 02/13/2007 and recorded 2/22/2007, as Instrument No. 20070383461, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 12/22/2011 at 11:00AM, By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 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: 156 ANDRE STREET, MONROVIA, CA, 91016. 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 $448,208.80. 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: 12/01/2011 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# 4127944 12/01/2011, 12/08/2011, 12/15/2011 Monrovia Weekly Trustee Sale No. 752396CA Loan No. 0020115648 Title Order No. 110431006-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-06-2005. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12-22-2011 at 9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 05-27-2005, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 05 1245460, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: RICARDO C CAPRA A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPERATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, CHASE BANK USA. N.A., 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: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $270,254.95 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 5436 MCCULLOCH AVE F TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 APN Number: 8573-014-035 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: 11-28-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee MARCO RIVERA, 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 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 7302727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www. priorityposting.com P898252 12/1, 12/8, 12/15/2011 Temple City Tribune Trustee Sale No. 20644CA Title Order No. 110382622-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/10/2006. 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 12/22/2011 at 09:00 AM, MERIDIAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE f/k/a MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03/16/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 06 0560992 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: JUEI TEH LU AND KELLY HUI CHEN LIN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR JUST MORTGAGE, INC., 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 convenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possesssion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the notes (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: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA Legal Description: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $546,790.79 The street address and other common designation of the real property purported as: 9843 HALLWOOD DRIVE , TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 APN Number: 8589-021-022 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”. DATE: 11/30/2011 MERIDIAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE f/k/a MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE, As Trustee 3 SAN JOAQUIN PLAZA SUITE 215 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660 Sales Line: (714) 573-1965 (702) 586-4500 PRIORITYPOSTING. COM JESSE J. FERNANDEZ, PUBLICATION LEAD MERIDIAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE IS ASSISTING THE BENEFICIARY TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P902135 12/1, 12/8, 12/15/2011 Temple City Tribune NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 130122102 APN: 8517-008-020 TRA: 006191 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx1643 REF: Eli, Nathan IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED July 03, 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 December 28, 2011, at 9:00am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded July 12, 2006, as Inst. No. 06 1533983 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Nathan Eli, An Unmarried Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, 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 Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, 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 described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 601 E Lemon Ave Monrovia CA 91016-2930 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $421,005.25. 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. 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 sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: November 29, 2011. (R-398212 12/08/11, 12/15/11, 12/22/11) Monrovia Weekly NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No CA1100039564 Loan No 0582817102 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/17/2005. 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: DAWN HORTON, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded 06/28/2005 as Instrument No. 051514969 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California Date of Sale: 01/03/2012 at 11:00 A.M. Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Property Address is purported to be: 1146 ARCADIA AVENUE #C ARCADIA, CA 91007 APN#: 5379-022-031 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $322,961.41, 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. Date: 12/06/2011 Executive Trustee Services, LLC dba ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 lleanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 4142366 12/08/2011, 12/15/2011, 12/22/2011 Arcadia Weekly NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 110092982 Title Order No. 11-0074338 Investor/ Insurer No. 0405365726 APN No. 5370-026-028 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/03/2005. 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 ERNESTO B MEZA, AND GUADALUPE MEZA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 06/03/2005 and recorded 6/8/2005, as Instrument No. 05 1333319, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 01/03/2012 at 11:00AM, By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 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: 130 LOFTUS DR, SAN GABRIEL, CA, 917764243. 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 $331,296.27. 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: 12/08/2011 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# 4129890 12/08/2011, 12/15/2011, 12/22/2011 Temple City Tribune Trustee Sale No. 752458CA Loan No. 0843908823 Title Order No. 110435769-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/17/2005. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/29/2011 at 09:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03/25/2005, Book , Page , Instrument 05 0688308, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: CHOU-LAY CHING, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, FIRST UNITED HOME LOAN, 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: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $486,375.51 (estimated) Street
address and other common designation of the real property: 1312 S GOLDEN WEST AVE #A ARCADIA, CA 91007 APN Number: 5383-034-063 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: 12/5/2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee DEREK WEAR-RENEE, 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 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P899787 12/8, 12/15, 12/22/2011 Arcadia Weekly Trustee Sale No. 750813CA Loan No. 0082097304 Title Order No. 110329622-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11-04-2003. 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 01-05-2012 at 9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11-19-2003, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2003-3488844, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: JASMINE CHEN AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, 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: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $315,921.34 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 841 FAIRVIEW AVENUE E ARCADIA, CA 91007 APN Number: 5783-012-046 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: 12-02-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee BRENDA BATTEN, 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 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P903469 12/8, 12/15, 12/22/2011 Arcadia Weekly NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20110015004735 Title Order No.: 110424658 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/29/2005. 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/09/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1081925 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MARIA DE LOS ANGELES SAENZ, 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: 01/03/2012 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2051 FAIRGREEN AVE, MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA 91016 APN#: 8509-014009 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
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22 DECEMBER 15, 2011 - DECEMBER 21, 2011 estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $459,291.74. 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: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 2 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 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. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 12/07/2011 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 4150600 12/08/2011, 12/15/2011, 12/22/2011 Monrovia Weekly NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0094111 Title Order No. 11-0075198 Investor/Insurer No. 6781398992 APN No. 8516-019-022 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/25/2007. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by EDUARDO ORTALIZ SANTIAGO AND MARIE ANN SANTIAGO, dated 04/25/2007 and recorded 5/7/2007, as Instrument No. 20071100738, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 01/09/2012 at 11:00AM, By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 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: 410 SOUTH CANYON BOULEVARD, MONROVIA, CA, 91016. 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 $769,058.65. 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: 12/13/2011 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# 4140403 12/15/2011, 12/22/2011, 12/29/2011 Monrovia Weekly NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 110091037 Title Order No. 11-0072843 Investor/ Insurer No. 144615752 APN No. 8588-010-025 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/14/2006. 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 SUSAN M. FRASCHETTI, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 06/14/2006 and recorded 6/30/2006, as Instrument No. 06 1451332, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 01/05/2012 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom 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: 9723 EAST BROADWAY, 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 $462,121.68. 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: 12/10/2011 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# 4117019 12/15/2011, 12/22/2011, 12/29/2011 Temple City Tribune NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09255035-ED Order #: 090155234-CA-DCI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/24/2005. 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): SA ‘AD ISSA AND SEMEEN ISSA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 11/8/2005 as Instrument No. 05 2698132 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 1/9/2012 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $589,473.85 The purported property address is: 407 W DUARTE RD #8 ARCADIA, CA 91007 Assessor’s Parcel No. 5778-009-084 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the 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: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www. lpsasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Ext. 3704 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# 4152697 12/15/2011, 12/22/2011, 12/29/2011 Arcadia Weekly NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 201003296 Loan No.: 41043266 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/26/2006. 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. 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: ALAN HUNTER AND JILL HUNTER, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 1/16/2007 as Instrument No. 20070077281 in book ---, page --- and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 1/5/2012 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $530,182.70 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 106 South Mountain Avenue #C, Monrovia, CA 91016, A.P.N.: 8527-031-003 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. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/ or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified
Starting a new business? File your DBA with us at filedba.com in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 11/29/2011 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 Automated Sale Information Line: For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (800) 683-2468 Tunisha Jennings, Trustee Sale Assistant ASAP# 4146938 12/15/2011, 12/22/2011, 12/29/2011 Monrovia Weekly NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 752633CA Loan No. 1022873991 Title Order No. 110457650-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-03-2006. 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 01-06-2012 at 11:00 A.M., CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 05-12-2006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 06 1054065, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: DAVID A COLLAZO AND JEAN S COLLAZO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, 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: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. Legal Description: LOT 26, TRACT NO. 1654, IN THE CITY OF SAN GABRIEL, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 22, PAGES 74 AND 75 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $671,770.06 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 427 N PINE STREET SAN GABRIEL, CA 91775 APN Number: 5366-010-006 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: 12-15-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee REGINA CANTRELL, 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 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www. lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 4150801 12/15/2011, 12/22/2011, 12/29/2011 Temple City Tribune NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 110096827 Title Order No. 11-0077972 Investor/ Insurer No. 171410822 APN No. 8571-001-002 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/28/2007. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by LILIAN A DITTEBRAND, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 06/28/2007 and recorded 7/10/2007, as Instrument No. 20071627478, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 01/09/2012 at 11:00AM, By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 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: 4351 LYND AVENUE, ARCADIA, 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 $450,878.51. 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: 12/15/2011 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# 4135874 12/15/2011, 12/22/2011, 12/29/2011 Arcadia Weekly NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0095221 Title Order No. 11-0076497 Investor/Insurer No. 870340387 APN No. 8509-016-016 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/20/2007. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by EMMANUEL G. SACDALAN AND DANA MARIA SACDALAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, dated 08/20/2007 and recorded 8/24/2007, as Instrument No. 20071985847, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 01/05/2012 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom 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: 258 WEST ATARA STREET, MONROVIA AREA, CA, 91016. 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 $545,478.22. 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: 12/13/2011 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# 4116660 12/15/2011, 12/22/2011, 12/29/2011 Monrovia Weekly NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0094859 Title Order No. 11-0076204 APN No. 8509-023015 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/01/2005. 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 MARISELA TORRES, A SINGLE WOMAN, AND AUXILIO M TORRES, A WIDOW AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 12/01/2005 and recorded 12/12/2005, as Instrument No. 05 3037437, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 1/09/2012 at 1:00PM, At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, California 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: 2019 STAGIO DR, MONROVIA, CA, 910164751. 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 $292,422.16. 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. 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: 12/13/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 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 # 1006.147381 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2011 Monrovia Weekly NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LORAINE D. LEFLER CASE NO. BP131800 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LORAINE D. LEFLER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DEBORAH M. WAGGONER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DEBORAH M. WAGGONER (NAMED IN WILL AS DEBRA WAGGONER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/28/11 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 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 SONA A. TATIYANTS, ESQ. TATIYANTS LAW P. C. 1000 N. CENTRAL AVE. STE 210 GLENDALE CA 91201 12/5, 12/8, 12/15/11 CNS-2218431# TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNEa Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: HAZEL BISHOP HARWICK CASE NO. BP131954 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of HAZEL BISHOP HARWICK. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CATHY FLETCHER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CATHY FLETCHER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/04/12 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 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 12/12, 12/15, 12/19/11 CNS-2222515# ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY BETH E. GOODEY CASE NO. GP016378 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARY BETH E. GOODEY. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CAROLYN L. JACKSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CAROLYN L. JACKSON 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: 01/06/12 at 8:30AM in Dept. A located at 300 E. WALNUT ST., PASADENA, CA 91101 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 PHILLIP J. HOLMAN, ESQ. - SBN 093978 316 W FOOTHILL BLVD MONROVIA CA 91016 12/12, 12/15, 12/19/11 CNS-2223251# MONROVIA WEEKLY
Fictitious Business Name Filings
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2011135468 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SEWING MACHINES AND PARTS, 5127 Banna Ave , Covina, CA 91724. This business is conducted by co-partners. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: A and S Mujica Corporation; Beatriz M. Mujica; Jose Roberto Mujica. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on November 21, 2011. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly December 15, 2011, December 22, 2011, December 29, 2011, January 5, 2012
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Bob Matheson Convicted in Canada Continued from page 1 ations like this but likely that Matheson would be considered a sex offender and have to register as such. Matheson was sentenced in a Canadian court to 108 days for possessing and smuggling child pornography across an international border, according to reports for a Novia Scotia newspaper. Robert William Matheson, 66, of Sierra Madre pleaded guilty Tuesday in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Provincial Court to possessing and smuggling child pornography. Immediately admitting guilt brought a slightly lesser sentence, according to Crown Court officials. A search of Matheson’s laptop turned up 2,500 photographs and 280 video clips of teenage boys either standing naked or engaged in sex acts with other boys. According to the Chronicle Herald, a local paper in that area, the computer also contained written stories about sexual activities between a 10-year-old boy and his uncles, grandfather and father, and between the boy and other men such as priests and schoolteachers. Matheson, who owns a home in Pictou, Canada, was subjected to a secondary search by border officers at Halifax Stanfield International Airport on Oct. 17. According to Chris Hansen, Director of Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service, Matheson was under house arrest when he was released on his own recognizance Oct 26 after agreeing to multiple restrictions including remain-
Robert Matheson at a recent event in Sierra Madre -Photo by Terry Miller
ing in his Pictou cottage from 10pm to 7am and numerous restrictions including no access to internet, revocation of passport and not to be anywhere near a public park or school where children may be located. He agreed to return to court for sentencing Tuesday December 13. From the original 3 charges, he was convicted of possession of child pornography and of smuggling under the Customs Act. The stories found on Matheson’s computer “were disturbing because they went a great deal beyond the line of … describing sexual relations with children,” according to Provincial Crown Attorney records. “By the very nature of the descriptions, these stories appeared to advocate sex with children.” Matheson is retired from the U.S. military and served as a radio announcer for many years overseas and at March Airforce Base. Matheson has
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no previous criminal record. “Your Honour, this is certainly a regrettable circumstance,” Matheson told Judge Flora Buchan according to the local newspaper. “While there were files on my computer, there were many of those files that I never read. They were downloaded years ago, I forgot about them and I regret bringing them into the country.” Matheson gave up the laptop and provided a sample of his DNA for a national databank. Matheson may only serve one month, according to a source at the Halifax, Nova Scotia Constabulary depending on his disposition in prison. Once released from Canadian authorities and deported to the United States, Matheson could face additional charges in the United States and faces possible arrest upon his return to US soil. He will be unable to return to Canada.
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