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California Public Utilities Commission blasts SCEdison for poor handling of windstorm in 42-page-report Report cites serious safety violations; ‘restoration time was inadequate' BY TERRY MILLER
Beacon Remembers the Dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Edison reviews PUC report Utility admits “Performance fell short of our own expectations”
The California Public Utilities Commission released a 42 page document detailing their final findings which indicate serious violations on behalf of SCE in the handling of the days and weeks that followed the windstorm. The report goes on to say: “On November 30, 2011 and December 1, 2011, powerful winds swept through Southern California Edison Company’s (SCE) territory knocking down utility facilities, uprooting trees, and causing prolonged power outages. Two-hundred forty-eight wood poles and 1,064 overhead conductors were affected. The highest number of simultaneous customer outages was 226,053. Full restoration was completed at 6:21 AM on December 8, 2011. There were no reported injuries or deaths due to this incident. The Consumer Protection and Safety Division (CPSD) of the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) investigated the cause of the failed poles, SCE’s restoration effort, and SCE’s communication with the general public and governmental agencies dur-
ing the incident. CPSD determined that SCE and Communication Infrastructure Providers (CIP), who jointly own poles in SCE’s service territory, violated General Order (GO) 95 safety factor requirements. The CIPs involved are AT&T, Champion Broadband, Charter
Azusa gang leader sentenced to 20 years for violation of civil rights
Body discovered inside burned trailer in Duarte
The leader of a gang that committed serious hate crimes against African Americans in Azusa was sentenced Monday to 20 years behind bars. The Feds say 48-yearold Santiago Rios, who is known as “Chico,” was the leader of the Azusa 13
Los Angeles County firefighters discovered a body inside a trailer that was engulfed in flames in a neighborhood in unincorporated Duarte early Monday morning. Firefighters and officials from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s bomb
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Southern California Edison (SCE) has received and is currently reviewing the California Public UtilitiesCommission, Safety and Enforcement Division’s final report on its investigation Please see page 15
Man shot in Pasadena Temple City was one of the hardest hit areas in the huge windstorm December 2011. The Public Utilities Commission has published a scathing report on Edison’s response to that disaster but Edison also has fired back saying SCE deployed more than 1,500 field resources to remove vegetation and safely restore power. Within 24 hours of the peak outage total (4 a.m. on Dec. 1, 2011), SCE had restored nearly 50 percent of its customers’ power. -Photo by Terry Miller
Communications, Sunesys, Time Warner Cable, TW Telecom, and Verizon. At least 211 poles and 17 guy wires did not meet the safety factor requirements codified in GO 95, Rule 44.1. CPSD also found that SCE violated GO 95, Rules 17 and 19, for failing to adequately investigate the outages and
pole failures and for failing to preserve the evidence. CPSD found that SCE’s restoration time was inadequate. In addition, information in SCE’s emergency procedures was not updated and SCE personnel did noty follow traing schedule nor did they ask for mutual assistance.”
Sierra Madre to protest county’s Clean Water, Clean Beaches fee
Police looking for 2 hispanic males in tan car
The massive windstorm on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 2011 affected 440,000 Edison customers, including about 205,000 customers in the San Gabriel Valley. It caused more than $34 million in damages in the Los Angeles County area.
On January 15, 2013, at approximately 2:12 p.m., the Pasadena Police Department received a telephone call from a male caller stating his brother had been shot. Officers responded to the intersection of Chester St. and Villa St. where they found
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San Gabriel council approves community development funds at year’s first meeting
BY JIM E. WINBURN The Sierra Madre City Because the proposed BY JIM E. WINBURN Council voted 5-0 to approve Clean Water fee is a “Propa city protest over the “Clean osition 218” fee, a protest Water, Clean Beaches Mea- process must be conducted sure,” being proposed as a before it can be put to a new parcel tax by the County vote in a general election. of Los Angeles. Protest forms were included At the Jan. 8 meeting, in the “Official Notice” sent City Manager Elaine Aguilar out to property owners, and said Sierra Madre, just like the deadline to submit these all property owners within forms is before the end of the city, received a county the public hearing, which is Members of the Gabrielino Eagle Marching Regiment perform at San Ganotice proposing an annual Tuesday, Jan. 15. briel’s first City Council meeting for 2013. -Photo by Jim E. Winburn fee to pay for clean water proAs part of its protest to The San Gabriel City fiscal year 2013-14 at its first grams. The fee would be im- the Measure, the City Counposed on all property owners cil designated Mayor Josh Council approved the spend- meeting of the new year on ing of Community Developwithin the Los Angeles Counment Block Grant funds for ty Flood Control District. Please see page 14 Please see page 18
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Dorothy's Place Live with both?
By Dorothy Denne My life will soon change. I’m about to become rich. Have you seen all the ads recently for the big Sweepstakes? Well, with no effort on my part, I’ve made it to the finals and now I’m mailing in the winnng entry. The camera crew and the Prize Patrol will soon show up at my front door. I’m going to win $5,000 a week for the rest of my life! Dream on. What will I do with all that money? Oh sure, I’d like to buy a sparsely populated state and just turn it into a huge, happy home for all the abandoned and abused animals and kids of the
world. But then, I’m not thinking charity and goodness today. I’m thinking pure self-indulgent pampering. I’ll start with a new house and lots of rooms, each to its own purpose. Of course, a door on every room except the “parlor”. No one but me need ever see the inside of them except my husband and my animals and I might shut even him and them out of some. I’ll have a humongous indoor jacuzzi with so many built-in jets that I can lie, sit or stand in any position and bombard any one spot on my whole body. Then I’ll have a heated massage table and I’ll hire a masseuse to give me a massage at least once a day. Since my body will feel good, I’ll do my own housecleaning. I like to clean. But, I’ll never do
grocery shopping again. No reason to cook either and definitely no dishwashing. No laundry. No ironing. I’m not being entirely selfish--think of the new jobs I’m creating. I’ll have a new $5,000 every week. I’ll pay very well. What if...do you suppose...could someone else have the winning number? I won’t have lots and lots of rooms? I won’t have a jacuzzi? I won’t have lots of hired help? Do I need them? Nah. I do have a bath tub. I do have lots and lots of friends. I do have a “parlor”. My friends don’t mind if my treadmill sits in one corner and my books are piled in another. My cats will sit in my lap in any room. I wouldn’t trade all the wonderful love I have for even $5,000 a week. Then again, I could surely learn to live with both.
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3rd annual comedy fundraiser this Saturday in Monrovia
‘Rebuilding together San Gabriel Valley Foothills' Rebuilding Together San Gabriel Valley Foothills, a non-profit group who rehabilitates homes of our most vulnerable of our population: the elderly, the disabled, veterans and low-income families with children is holding its 3rd Annual Comedy Fundraiser to raise money for rehab projects in 2013. Scott Shimamoto producer and comedian puts together an amazing show every year with a fantas-
tic line up of comedians all who donate their time and talent for RTSGVF. The venue has been for last three years at the Monrovian Family Restaurant also supports by providing an awesome venue. The night of fun ,laughter is this Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 7:00pm at the Monrovian Restaurant (upstairs) 534 South Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia.. Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $15 at the
door. There is a two drink minimum all drinks alcoholic or non-alcolholic are $5.00. Your tickets purchase is tax deductible (Tax ID 91 2164249) All funds raised will be used for our next home rehabilitation project. Join us to raise funds so we can Rebuild Together. Contact: Yvonne Rosas Petty-President RTSGVF realtoryvonne@msn. com 626 233 0239.
Pasadena District 3 candidates to participate in public forum 6:30 PM, Feb. 5
All candidates for the District 3 Council seat vacated by Chris Holden’s election to the California State Assembly will participate in the Candidate Forum at the Pasadena Presbyterian Church’s Gamble Lounge on Tuesday, February 5 at 6:30pm. Dr. Nicholas Benson, John J. Kennedy, and Ishmael Trone will address questions posed by a mod-
erator and the audience. Refreshments and an opportunity to meet the candidates will follow. Pasadena Presbyterian Church is located at 585 East Colorado Boulevard. Parking is available in the church lot on Union Street at Madison Avenue. The Downtown Pasadena Neighborhood Association (DPNA) is the voice of the residents of the Cen-
tral District of Pasadena, California. The DPNA promotes a walkable urban lifestyle in a city that is vibrant with thriving businesses, excellent arts, good government, and active public spaces. For more information about the Forum and the Downtown Pasadena Neighborhood Association go to www.downtownpasadena.org
Local credit union in Monrovia is giving away Krikorian movie tickets Monrovia PacTrans Federal Credit Union, will be giving out Movie tickets to the Krikorian Theater with the opening of any checking account. “We want more Monrovians to come out to the community theater,” Says Hak Tea, Marketing Manager at PacTrans FCU. “We are a community Federal Credit Union that believes that everyone should love where they bank, and
should reinvest that love back into the community.” Tea feels that the city of Monrovia is making great stride in becoming a town for the future, and that getting more people out to the community will be great for the local economy. “Monrovia is an amazing community; the people are very friendly and welcoming. Spend any Friday night at the farmers market
and you’ll quickly realize what a gem this city and its people really are.” PacTrans FCU is a not-for-profit organization that doesn’t answer to shareholders, but rather distributes their profits and earnings back toward their members and the community. For more information on the deal, please visit them in Old Town Monrovia at 505 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia.
“Meet Your Seminarians” Dinner to be held at St. Bede’s Parish Hall St. John’s Seminary Hosts First in Series of Dinners to Introduce Seminarians St. John’s Seminary announced today that it will host the first in a series of “Meet Your Seminarians” Dinners from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 25, 2013 at St. Bede the Venerable Parish Hall at 215 Foothill Boulevard in La Canada
Flintridge. St. John’s Seminary, located in Camarillo, prepares future Catholic priests for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and other dioceses around the world. “In this ‘Year of Faith’ proclaimed by Pope Benedict, we at St. John’s Seminary are very pleased to be bringing our seminarians to the communities they will serve when they become
priests. This is a great opportunity for Catholics in Southern California to meet those who will serve them in the future, ,” says Monsignor Craig A. Cox, Rector/ President at St. John’s Seminary. Tickets are $75 each or $125 for two, and available by calling (805) 389-2035 or purchasing online at http:// bit.ly/11vrbVO.
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The Arcadia Association of Realtor® has developed a dedicated series of courses specifically designed for the newer Realtor®. This brand new extension of their popular educational program is aptly entitled the “AAR Success Series”™. “The importance of educating our new Realtor® and helping to immediately lead them down the path to prosperity in their burgeoning real estate career is critical to their long-term success and we’re excited to be on the forefront of this”, says Andy Bencosme, 2013 AAR President. The classes are ongoing and are updated quarterly. The list of first quarter classes in 2013 can be found
on the AAR website at www. TheAAR.com under upcoming classes and events. Most classes are free and they include contract training, marketing, wealth management and technology to name but a few. The classes can be easily recognized as a Success Series class by the specific Success Series logo. “Based on our research, we believe we’re one of the very few Realtor® Associations that has developed a series of ongoing courses specifically designed for new REALTORS® entering the industry - not only in the San Gabriel Valley but in most of Southern California as well,” says Andrew Cooper, Executive Vice President of the association.
The Arcadia Association of REALTORS® is currently accepting applications for new REALTOR® members for 2013. For more information or if you have any real estate questions, please call the AAR at (626) 4462115 or visit them online at www.TheAAR.com Representing local Realtors® in the San Gabriel Valley for 89 years, the Arcadia Association Of Realtors® (www.TheAAR.com) is one of the oldest trade organizations in CA. The AAR is dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in real estate and is an advocate for private property rights. A.A.R. is headquartered in Arcadia.
Arcadia High School’s 19th Orchestra Benefit Dinner slated - Feb. 23 The Arcadia High School 19th Orchestra Benefit Dinner, themed “Let Our Powers Combine…,” will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at the Arcadia Community Center. This annual fundraising event benefits the Orchestra Program of Arcadia High School. The entertainment for the evening includes performances by both student and guest artists. The evening will begin with several
Arcadia High student chamber music ensemble pieces. Then, the highlight of this event will be our guest artists, The High Fidelity Quintet, a brass choir led by 1997 AHS Alumnus Fabio Spinella on the trumpet. Last, the evening’s grand finale will feature the “surround the audience” performance by the entire AHS Orchestra Department of over 280 students. The doors open at 5:30pm with appetizers and
silent auction, followed by dinner at 6pm. For ticket information or to make a tax-deductible donation, please go to the Arcadia Music Club website, at http://www.arcadiamusic.org under EventsOrchestra Benefit Dinner. For further information contact: Karina Lo at ktsoila@yahoo.com Arcadia Music Club Orchestra Benefit Dinner Chair PO Box 660131 Arcadia, CA 910660131
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Metro Installing EV Charge Stations Metro is the >rst transit agency in the nation to introduce electric vehicle (EV) charge stations at rail station parking lots. Five Metro Rail stations will have them: Union Station, Sierra Madre Villa, Universal City, El Segundo, and Willow. Riders with EVs can charge their cars while using the Metro system. More at metro.net/ev.
Get Your ExpressLanes Transponder Thousands of motorists are getting through tra;c faster by using the new Metro ExpressLanes on the I-110 Harbor Freeway, which will soon be expanded to a 14-mile stretch ® on the I-10. All you need is a FasTrak account and transponder; to get yours, visit metro.net/expresslanes.
Medical, Dental, Metro Pass Start the New Year out right. Now is the time to get your company involved – ask your boss to buy Metro passes for all employees as an employee bene>t. Employees save money riding Metro and the company enjoys tax savings, reduced parking demands and improved employee morale. >nd out more at 213.922.2811.
Metro Runs Weekends ‘Til 2am All Metro Rail lines, along with the Metro Orange and Silver lines, provide extended service running until approximately 2am on Friday and Saturday nights. Catch the overtime action, stay for the encore or take time for a bite to eat and still count on Metro for your ride home! For exact schedules, check metro.net.
Go Metro To See The LA Clippers Watch Blake Gri;n, Chris Paul and the rest of the LA Clippers as they continue to take the rest of the NBA by storm this season at STAPLES Center. Metro has several connections to get to STAPLES Center including the Metro Silver, Blue and Expo lines which all let you o= adjacent to the arena. For connections, visit metro.net.
Depression kills, treatment works for older adults in need of help Have you ever felt the need to talk to a caring professional about a life changing event such as the death of a loved one, dealing with the stress of financial problems, or coping with a serious medical condition? If so, did you know help is available?If you are 55 years or older and have limited
or no insurance a new program now available may be for you. It is called the Community Based Prevention Early Intervention Program (PEI). This is a confidential program offered by the County of Los Angeles Community and Senior Services Department serv-
ing greater San Gabriel Valley. The program provides a wonderful opportunity to get free short term counseling sessions. If you would like to have more information please call (626) 5755431, M.–F., 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and ask to speak to designated staff who work with PEI.
San Gabriel exhibit honors African American History Month San Gabriel Fine Arts, in association with Dzi Design Group and H. Keleven James will host “Our Cultural Embrace” an exhibit in honor of African American History Month. The exhibit will run from
February 1, 2013 to February 28, 2013 at the Glass Room Gallery, 320 South Mission Dr., San Gabriel, Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 4pm. For further information and for artists seeking to exhibit in
this event, contact info@ dzigroup.com or call 877768-0081 and go to their website: dzgroup.com. Information about San Gabriel Fine Arts Association is available at www.sgfaa. clubexpress.com.
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Vintage and collectible books and publications will be featured at the next Friends of the Sierra Madre Library’s Best Used Book Sale being held in the basement and back parking lot of the library on Friday, February 1, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Science Fiction fans will find a collection of 1960s and 1970s science fiction magazines which include stories by such noted authors as Ray Bradbury and Robert
Heinlein. The sale will also offer charming, collectible children’s books written from the early 1900’s up to Nancy Drew reprints from the 1960s. A complete set of the Harvard Classics includes many memorable volumes from the past. Music lovers will be delighted with a set of music volumes from 1909 and a set from 1918 both of which contain piano music and lovely period illustrations. As always, the sale will include cookbooks, art
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California Art Club pays tribute to the City of San Marino’s centennial anniversary with a special exhibition
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To mark the centennial anniversary of the city of San Marino’s founding, the California Art Club will present the exhibition San Marino: CAC Artists Celebrate 100 Years at its gallery at the historic Old Mill from January 8 to May 5, 2013. A reception with the 18 participating artists
will be held on Thursday, January 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibition showcases nearly 40 paintings that shine the spotlight on the four-square mile city, which was incorporated on April 12, 1913, as a uniquely residential community with expansive homes set in beautiful garden settings and connected by wide streets and lush parkways. Artists associated with the 103-year-old fine arts organization have a long history of painting on location throughout the Golden State in order to capture on canvas beloved sites and pristine natural resources. In preparation for this display, the Club held two “paint-outs” during which artists set up their easels on both public streets and private spaces to paint en plein air (“in the open air”). The imagery to be
featured in the San Marino exhibition includes the city’s most famed landmark – The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens – as well as Lacy Park and the site of the Club’s galley, The Old Mill, the oldest commercial building in Southern California. All of the participating artists in the exhibition are juried members of the California Art Club and include Peter Adams, John Brunnick, Donald W. Crocker, Jose De Juan, Esther Engelman, Bernard Fallon, Andrea Gaye, Lynn Gertenbach, Debra Holladay, Chuck Kovacic, Michael Obermeyer, Rita Pacheco, Rodolfo Rivademar, Junn Roca, Linda Rogers, Liliana Simanton, Michael Situ and Karen Winters. After the opening of the exhibition, the artwork may be viewed online at www.californiaartclub.org.
February Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Events: Luncheon Alliance networking event: Wed. February 6th at 11:45am at Altadena Town and Country Club. $20/$25. Sponsored by Punchcard. Breakfast Connection networking event: Thurs., Feb.14th at 7am, Courtyard by Marriott; $20/$25. Sponsored by Sheldon, Mak and Anderson. Pasadena Chamber After Hours Social and Mixer : Thurs., Feb. 17th at 5pm hosted by Haven Gastropub + Brewery, 42 S. DeLacey in Old Pasadena; free/$10. Young Professionals of Pasadena Will meet for Happy Hour on Thurs., February 28th, place TBD. Info: facebook.com/ pasadenayoungpro. Cheeseburger Week through Friday, January 18th: The Pasadena Chamber celebrates the birth of the cheeseburger in Pasadena in 1924. For venue, menu and more info: www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com.
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al or family from becoming homeless. ESG funds must be matched with an equal amount of another funding source. For this program, the match will come from CDBG Administration funds and in-kind services from Volunteers of America. “This Program is a true partnership between our City, Volunteers of America and Emergency Resources Association to help these El Monte residents during their time of need,” said Councilwoman Victoria Martinez. “These two community organizations are experts in providing quality services that prevent homelessness in our community.” In November, El Monte residents passed Measure F, the El Monte Fairness for Mobile home Owners Ordinance with 50.2 percent support. This measure repeals a 1990 voter-approved ordinance that prohibited the city from inquiring into or taking action to regulate mobile home park rents being charged in the City.
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taken a stand to help them out.” Eligible costs include rental application fees, security deposits, utility deposits and payments, moving costs, housing search and placement costs, housing stability case management and landlord-tenant mediation. In addition, each participant will be required to be entered into the Homeless Management Information System and actively participate in case management services like financial literacy courses and legal referral services that will help stabilize their current housing situation or transition them toward a more permanent stabilized housing situation. The program will be funded using the City’s Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds are designed to provide housing relocation and/or stabilization services and short- and/ or medium-term rental assistance to prevent an individu-
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The El Monte City Council unanimously approved implementing and funding the El Monte Homeless Prevention Program which will help prevent residents of mobile home parks in the city from becoming homeless. The program, which is in response to an urgent need to stabilize rents in El Monte mobile home parks, will provide eligible residents with funds for short-term rental assistance and housing relocation services in order to prevent them from losing their homes. The program will be conducted in partnership with Volunteers of America and Emergency Resources Association, two community organizations dedicated to fighting homelessness in El Monte. “This program will provide residents with the help they need to keep their family homes in El Monte,” said Mayor Pro Tem Norma Macias. “These are hard working people who have been treated unfairly and I’m proud that our City has
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ACT 2013 candidate forum - Jan. 17 Pasadena Unified School District and Pasadena City Council ACT – the oldest and largest progressive political organization in the San Gabriel Valley – is hosting a candidate forum at PCC, in cooperation with Andrew Bott, Vice-President for Business Affairs of the Associated Students of PCC. The forum is free and open to the public. All candidates for Pasadena City Council and the Pasadena Unified School District Board have been invited. President Mark Rocha of Pasadena City College will welcome guests, and the forum will be moderated by John Buchanan, former Mayor of Sierra Madre. The Pasadena Community Network will be filming the forum for rebroadcast over the following weeks. This is an opportunity
to hear from the candidates running for city council in two districts: District 3 Ishmael Trone, Businessman/Financial Consultant, John J. Kennedy, Senior VP Nonprofit Nicholas Benson, Minister/Educator District 5 Victor M. Gordo, Councilmember/Attorney, Israel Estrada, Nonprofit Executive Director (Terry Tornek, the incumbent City Councilmember in District 7, is running unopposed, so he will not be speaking at the forum.) School board candidates in the newly redrawn districts: District 1 Kimberly Kenne, PUSD School Board Member, Dean Cooper Information Technology Con-
sultant District 3 Guillermo Arce, Human Services Administrator, Tyron Hampton, Project Manager, Ruben Hueso,Public School Educator, Deirdra Duncan, Foster Parent District 5 Elizabeth Pomeroy, PUSD School Board Member, Stella Murga Director, Youth Center District 7 Scott Phelps, PUSD Board of Education, Luis Carlos Ayala, Attorney/ Educator Thursday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m. Pasadena City College, Creveling Lounge, Bldg CC 1570 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena For further information, contact: Jon Fuhrman at 626. 795-5255.
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Young musicians foundation gala with an evening with John Williams Renowned composer John Williams will conduct the Young Musicians Foundation’s (YMF) Debut Orchestra in a program featuring selections from some of his most memorable and beloved movie scores. It is all happening at the YMF’s 58th Annual Gala performance on Sat., Feb. 9, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., at the Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. “The Gala event is a wonderful way for the public to realize what these young people can accomplish,” commented John Williams. “Much of my music can be technically demanding, and it’s wonderful for me to hear these young musicians perform everything so capably and so beautifully.” Williams is the composer of more than 100 movie scores, including some of Hollywood’s most successful and popular films. His credits include such movie classics as Stars Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T The Extra-Terrestrial, Harry Potter, The Adventures of Tintin, War Horse, Lincoln and more! “I am pleased to support the Young Musicians Foundation’s work in helping these accomplished young people advance in their chosen field. Through YMF, these young musicians are given access to invaluable experiences, such as playing in a pre-professional orchestra, working with great teachers, and collaborating with many established and inspiring musicians,” concluded Williams. The evening will also feature violin soloist Bing Wang, associate concertmaster of the LA Philhar-
monic, and a frequent collaborator with Mr. Williams. Three honorees will receive awards at the Gala dinner: YMF’s Humanitarian Award will be presented to Albert and Trudy Kallis. This entrepreneurial couple applies their many talents as documentary film makers and continues to use this impactful medium to celebrate the inspiration that comes from performing arts, music and music education in our country. Delores Stevens, renowned pianist and recording artist, will receive the Living the Legacy Award. She has been involved with YMF for over 20 years including roles as the director of the chamber music series providing chamber music opportunities for middle school and high school students. She coaches ensembles, oversees the audition process for the annual Chamber Music Series and in 2011 launched the composition contest for young composers. Gala concert tickets are available for between $50 and $200. Tickets for the Gala concert and dinner are available for $500 and all tickets may be purchased online at www.ymf. org/gala. All proceeds from the Gala will benefit children and youth ages 8-25 by providing music education, scholarships, pre-professional musical training and performance opportunities. The Debut Orchestra is the flagship program of the Young Musicians Foundation and one of the oldest and most successful pre-professional training orchestras in the country.
Debut Orchestra alumni are members of Los Angeles Philharmonic and many other orchestras in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Notable alumni include Glenn Dicterow, New York Philharmonic concertmaster, and Robert Chen, Chicago Symphony concertmaster. Other YMF programs include the Music Director and Conductor-inResidence post, one of the most prestigious training positions available to young conductors. Renowned conductors Michael Tilson Thomas, André Previn, Lawrence Foster and Daniel Hege have each held this position. YMF also provides music mentorship to underserved students and classical music experiences to elementary and high school students in the greater Los Angeles area. Julia Gaskill, YMF’s Executive Director promises a night to be remembered for all in attendance. “This will be a glorious evening in celebration of the tremendous talents of our current musicians, alumni, guest musicians and of course the wonderful life work of our guest conductor John Williams. The music will be exhilarating and the setting simply stunning. It is so important that the community supports our musicians who range in age from elementary to graduate school. By doing so we are influencing not just the lives of these worthy young musicians, but the longterm health of our cultural community and quality of life for us all,” she said. For more information about this event and other upcoming events please visit musiccenter.org.
Free tenant rights workshop at Rosemead Library Free Tenant Rights workshop will be presented by Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County. Chinese transla-
tion (Mandarin) will be available. Don’t miss this important event! Tenant Rights Workshop at Rosemead Library
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 6:00-7:30 pm Rosemead Library 8800 Valley Blvd. Rosemead, CA 91770 626-573-5220
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Chinese New Year Festival Feb. 2-3 in Monterey Park February 2-3, 2013 at Garfield and Garvey Avenues in downtown Monterey Park. The expanded 2013 Chinese New Year event will feature over 200 booths of delicious food from local restaurants, specialty items and gifts, all-day-long live entertainment on two stages, carnival rides and more on an expanded plan on Garvey Avenue. For more information please visit the city’s special events page at http://www. ci.monterey-park.ca.us/index.aspx?page=817.
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Pasadena mayor’s state of the city at CalTech - Jan. 24 The public is invited to join Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard, City Councilmembers, and other civic and business leaders for the annual State of the City event at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24, in the Beckman Auditorium on the Caltech campus, 332 S. Michigan Ave. The theme for the evening is “Celebrating Success” and will include a special fullscale model display of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s (JPL) Mars Curiosity Rover, weather permitting. The Curiosity Rover will be on display outside the auditorium and attendees will be able to get up close to the full-scale model for pictures. JPL officials will be on hand to talk about the rover. Joining Mayor Bogaard on stage will be JPL Deputy Director Lt. Gen. (retired) Eugene L. Tattini, who will share some of the recent successes of JPL’s Mars Science Laboratory Team and the now-famous Curiosity Rover that is making new discoveries on the Red Planet every day. Vice Mayor Margaret McAustin will serve as program emcee Mayor Bogaard will provide the keynote address
on recent accomplishments by the City during the past year as well as forward-looking plans for the City in 2013. The Rover will be on display, weather permitting, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the formal program will begin at 7:00 p.m. and conclude by about 8:00 p.m. Free, self-parking will be available in the Caltech Parking Lot #2, 405 S. Wilson Ave., at the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue and San Pasqual Street. Reserved, ADA/Handicapped parking spaces will be available in the parking lot near the auditorium. ADA/Handicapped seating inside the auditorium is available. KPAS, the City’s government cable TV station will be at the event to record the State of the City for rebroadcast on Channel 3 for Charter subscribers and Channel 99 for AT&T Uverse subscribers. A replay schedule will be posted on the City’s website, www. cityofpasadena.net. For more information, call Lorain Nagahiro, Mayor’s Office, at (626) 744-7210 or by email to LNagahiro@ cityofpasadena.net.
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Designs sought for 1915 Amerenian Genocide Memorial in Pasadena’s Victory Park Deadline - Feb. 28 History shows that the first Armenians to settle in Pasadena in 1889 were the Pashigian Brothers. One of these business minded brothers even became the Grand Marshall of the Rose Parade in 1915. Later, in the aftermath of the 1915 Armenian Genocide, perpetrated upon Armenian people in Western Armenia by the Ottoman Turks, more Armenians started to immigrate to the United States and settle in Pasadena. Armenians never forgot the horrors of the Genocide and to commemorate its centennial anniversary, a community coalition was formed which included representatives from the Armenian political parties and cultural organizations. The Armenian Community Coalition, to immortalize the memory of the Genocide victims, came up with the idea of building a memorial in Victory Park. This idea was widely accepted by the people and Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard. Design samples submitted by artists were on display in Victory Park at the Armenian Community Coali-
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tion’s Armenian Identity Festival in July of 2011. Hence, a special committee was formed headed by retired judge Dikran Tevrizian, to properly pursue this important project. This committee included all the active organizations in the Armenian Community. As a first step, an ad was placed in the newspapers for design proposals, according to work order number 17. Unfortunately, cooperation lacked in the committee
and as a result, Chairman Dikran Tevrizian resigned. This was a great loss, after which, mistrust caused the remaining organizations to withdraw from the committee, including the Armenian Community Coalition. Consulting with the City Council, The Armenian Community Coalition negates all the decisions taken with regards to the Memorial design during the meeting on November 2, 2011. Accordingly, those who
have specific designs with regards to the Memorial are asked to submit them by February 28, 2013 to the Armenian Community Coalition office at the following address: 2390 Cooley Place Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 3991799 Paccoalition@gmail. com All organizations are invited to take part in the project and help erect said Memorial in time for the centennial anniversary.
Assemblymember Holden statement on Governor’s budget Assembly Majority Whip Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) released the following statement on the Governor’s 2013-14 State Budget Proposal: “The Governor’s proposal marks a defining moment for California’s budget. For the first time in several years, California is
not facing drastic cuts to important services. I am especially pleased that the Governor’s proposal offers more money for public education, colleges and health care. These are areas that were severely affected by sharp reductions in funding over the past few years and will welcome the
additional money. I am also excited about the Governor’s plan to convene a working group that focuses on the state’s transportation and infrastructure needs and explores longterm funding options for transportation projects. The Assembly will convene committee hearings ad-
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dressing the proposed budget over the coming months, and will work with the Governor to craft a final budget. Today’s news is definitely reason for optimism. California is back on the road to financial stability and that will help restore California’s economic promise.”
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Free lecture for seniors on back pain management at Methodist Hospital Almost everyone will experience an episode of serious back pain at some point in his or her life. Back pain is the second most common reason to visit a doctor and can become very complicated if not dealt with properly. Understanding how the spine works can help us understand why we have back pain and what can be done to alleviate it. The 50+ Senior Connection program at Methodist Hospital, in conjunction with the Arcadia Community Center, will present a special lecture by a Fellowship-trained spine, back and neck surgeon at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Dr. Orthopedic (spine)
surgeon Joe Lee, MD, will speak on the causes of back pain, his comprehensive approach to treating patients and new approaches to spine surgery such as minimally invasive techniques. Seating is limited. Please call 626-574-5130 to reserve a seat. Coming Next Month: Heart Disease – Types, Risks and After Diagnosis If you are like most people, you may think heart disease is a problem for other folks. Heart disease is now the number one killer in the United States among both men and women and is also a major cause of disability. There are many forms of heart disease. Since February is National Heart Month, Febru-
ary’s program on Tuesday, February 26, will address matters of the heart. Cardiovascular disease specialist Victor Gabrielian, MD, will discuss the types of heart disease, ways to reduce your risk of getting heart disease, the latest diagnostic methods available and what can be done if you are diagnosed with heart disease. This will also be at the Arcadia Community Center at 1:30 p.m. Free lecture for seniors on Back Pain Orthopedic (spine) surgeon Joe Lee, MD 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 22 Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Dr., Arcadia 626-574-5130 (Seating is limited.)
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gang in 2008 and 2009. He pleaded guilty in May to conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and conspiracy to violate the civil rights of area black
men and women. On June 2011, a federal grand jury indicted Rios and 50 other members and associates of Azusa 13, which is a Latino gang. Authorities alleged
that the gang committed racially-motivated crimes against black people from assaults to robberies and also used racist graffiti to harass African Americans.
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Senior awareness campaign By Lisa Magno I feel like I have come “home” with this column. Years ago, some of you might remember that I wrote a column for this paper. It was more of a question and answer forum for senior issues. Well here I am years later and I find myself wanting to share resources that are available to seniors, resources that are not that easy to find. There are 40 million people over the age of 65 in the US, over 4 million of those seniors live right here in California. The first “Baby Boomer” (those born between the 1946 to 1964) began turning 65 in 2011. In the US, in 2010 there were about 54,000 centenarians, defined as people over the age of 100. So, what are we doing as a “village” to protect our aging population? Apparently, notenough. Scams
on our elderly are growing at an alarming rate. Since I have always believed that knowledge is power, I will fill these columns with details of scams that have been reported in our area. I will try to empower you with information on how, where and to whom you can report any suspicions you might have on elders being abused. Together we will make a difference and our “village” will protect those people that raised us, taught us and loved us. Wherever you live in Los Angeles County the number to report Elder Abuse is 877-4-R-SENIORS or 877-477-3646. In the last few days I have been calling this number just to make sure it works for you, when you need it! In four attempts the longest wait was 29 seconds before I spoke to a live person! Start there, but
depending on what is happening to the senior, calling your local police department is always an option. In Monrovia we are blessed to have a department that is incredibly knowledgeable and sensitive to the needs and concerns of seniors. If you live in another town, get to know your police department before you need them. Let’s launch a Senior Awareness Campaign! I will impart all the information I have gathered over the years, PLEASE share whatever stories YOU have on Elder abuse or Elder Scams or any senior resources that you have. I will share your information in this column. I can be reached at lisa. magno@verizon.net. I am excited I’m back….I hope the information you read in this column will help you!
Construction begins on East Grand View in Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre Public Works staff has begun the first of three projects that will take place along the 600 block of East Grand View Avenue over the next few months. The first project consists of constructing a new, permanent entry to the spreading basin facility. The new gate will replace the existing entry that’s adjacent to Sycamore Place. The project includes removal of a portion of the old rubble perimeter wall around the facility and the construction of new entry pilasters using the wall materials. This project is designed to facilitate the two following projects. The second project will begin on February 4th, when staff from the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) will arrive at the spreading basins and begin to make preparations for
the construction of a point of connection to the 9 ½ foot MWD Upper Feeder pipeline that traverses Sierra Madre along Grand View. Actual construction in the street will begin February 14. The project will require the complete closure of Grand View between February 21st and 28th, along with around-the-clock construction activity during that period. The project will continue with intermittent traffic interruptions through April 21. (Inclement weather may lengthen the project duration, beyond the current schedule.) While traffic will be detoured around the work area along Foothill Avenue, residents are urged to use Sierra Madre Boulevard instead of the Foothill detour, out of courtesy to the residents of that neighborhood. Please assist MWD
and the City in minimizing the impact on the project’s neighbors. The third project will be the construction of a 12 inch pipeline from the new MWD point of connection along the east side of the city’s spreading basin property to connect directly with the City’s water system at the maintenance yard. This project is not expected to have traffic impacts. The MWD connection for Sierra Madre is being constructed in order to provide an emergency water supply for the city. The project is timely in light of one of the City’s four wells being damaged and out of service indefinitely, and in light of the decline in water levels in the City’s aquifer. Both water projects are wholly funded by the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District.
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How does a good parent sort out the good and the bad, the useful and harmfulfor their children in today’s electronic world? The Sierra Madre Public Library has an app for that! Several, actually. Parents of young children are invited to Apps for Toddlers onTuesday, Janu-
ary 29, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. This workshop will cover how to get children’s apps on iPads, will look at different picture book iPad apps, will review sites that review apps, and look at how iPads support early literacy. Children are welcome to accompany their parents and play in the Children’s
Room but the workshop itself is designed for grownups. For more information, contact the Sierra Madre Public Library, 440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (626) 355-7186, www.cityofsierramadre.com/departments/ library.
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Governor Brown proposes kinder 2013-2014 budget Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today proposed a balanced state budget that boosts investment in education, implements health care reform and keeps California on a long-term path to fiscal stability. This budget builds on the work of the last two years to eliminate the ongoing deficit. “The budget cuts made in the last two years and the passage of Proposition 30 make it possible to both live within our means and to increase funding for education,” said Governor Brown. When Governor Brown took office, the state faced a $26.6 billion budget deficit and estimated annual gaps of roughly $20 billion. The first two state budgets under Governor Brown’s watch eliminated these deficits with billions of dollars in cuts as well as temporary revenues. The 2011-2012 and 20122013 budgets provided three dollars of spending cuts for every dollar in temporary tax revenues approved by the voters. To maintain the fiscal stability that has been achieved, the budget reflects the continuation of spending cuts made in the last two years, continues to pay down the “wall of debt” and recognizes risks that remain. “Fiscal discipline is not the enemy of democratic governance, but rather its fundamental predicate. In fact, it is through fiscal discipline that this budget can invest in education, expand health care and provide a safety net for the most vulnerable,” said Governor Brown. Significant Details of the 2013-2014 State Budget: Maintains Long-Term Fiscal Stability by aligning expenditures with revenues, paying down debt and creat-
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ing a $1 billion reserve, this budget provides long-term fiscal stability on a level that California has not enjoyed in more than a decade. Invests in Education and Increases Local Control After years of decline, this budget significantly increases state funding per student in K-12 schools – $2,700 by 2016-2017. Funding for K-12 and community colleges increases by $2.7 billion next year, and by $19 billion by 2016-2017. While K-12 school districts across the state will benefit from the increased funding—through a new school funding formula— school districts serving those students who have the greatest challenges will receive more generous increases—so that all students in California have the opportunity to succeed. The budget increases flexibility at the local level so those closest to the students can make the decisions. Increases Funding to Strengthen Higher Education and Increase Affordability This budget increases state funding for UC and CSU by an additional $250 million, 5 percent. It propos-
es a multi-year stable funding plan to strengthen our higher education system, ensure affordability and reduce student indebtedness. Higher education costs have risen rapidly and middle class students have paid the price. By shortening the time it takes a student to successfully complete a degree and calling on UC and CSU to deploy their instructional resources more effectively, the system can be made more affordable—both for the students and the state. Implements Federal Health Care Reform This budget expands access to health care for Californians by implementing federal health care reform. It expands coverage by simplifying Medi-Cal eligibility and extending coverage to childless adults and uninsured parents. Given promised federal funding, the budget outlines two alternative pathways. It also recognizes that implementation of health care reform will require changes in the respective responsibilities of the state and the counties. The full budget document can be found here: www.dof.ca.gov
State of Arcadia at Chamber planning conference - Jan. 24 Arcadia’s new City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto will give his first State of the City address to at the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Planning Conference on Jan. 24. The conference is being generously sponsored by Chamber member host Embassy Suites from 8 a.m. – 12 noon with a donated light breakfast and appetizers throughout the morning at the hotel’s new Peacock Grill.
The Chamber’s annual Planning Conference, an extension of the monthly meeting of the board of directors, is open to all members. The conference will include a report on the Chamber’s accomplishments of the past year by outgoing President Pete Siberell of Santa Anita Park, and an outline of plans for the year ahead by incoming President Arlynn Robinson of Century 21, Earll Ltd. The agenda will also include the
State of the City Address with Lazzaretto and Mayor Bob Harbicht; an overview of the local economy by San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership; and trends in the regional travel and tourism business by California Lodging Association and Visit California. The Planning Conference is open to all Chamber members; admission is $20. Please RSVP by phone to the Chamber at 626-4472159.
Lifeline for Pets Cat of the week: ‘Cosmo’ Each week in Beacon Media’s newspapers, we plan on trying to help the felines in our area have a better, happier life. There are many agencies in the area who offer adoptions and services but few are a no-kill facility. Lifeline for pets is operated by a kind and generous army of volunteers who devote countless hours to helping those who cannot help themselves. We are glad to be able to support this no-kill organization and help Lifeline For Pets get the word out into the communinty … and get these loving animals
a warm home they each deserve. As a reminder, please spay and neuter your pets. ‘Cosmo’ is a male, buff tabby with golden eyes. He’s about 9 months old and a sweetheart! If you’re looking for a young, loving, friendly, getsalong-with-everybody cat, then COSMO’S your guy! Watch his video and see what a wonderful pet he will make: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=FAeWGnMJbuc Call Shazi at 626-6769505, or Kathy at 626-7971753. Lifeline For Pets is a no-
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kill rescue organization. Website: www.lifelineforpets.org and “Like” us at Facebook:www.facebook. com/lifelineforpets.pasadena
Monrovia Chamber annual dinner reservation deadline nears The Monrovia Chamber has extended an invitation to the community to attend its Annual Membership & Awards Dinner being held on Friday January 25 at Courtyard by Marriot in Monrovia. The evening will honor three local individuals with the Chambers annual awards and give everyone an opportunity to meet the Chamber’s incoming board. Each year the Chamber
recognizes three exceptional individuals from the community and presents three prestigious awards. The Iris Award, which is equivalent to Citizen of the Year will be presented to Pastor Joshua Smith, the Monroe Award for Business Person of the Year presented to Julie Gentile, Gentile McCloskey & Co. and the Dick Lord Award for service to the Chamber presented to Nancy Bond,
Nancy Bond Insurance Services. As well as presenting these awards, the Chamber also will introduce the Board of Directors for 2013. The social hours will begin at 6 p.m. with the dinner starting at 7 p.m. The cost is $65 per person. Reservations can be made by calling the Monrovia Chamber at 626 358-1159 or sending an email to KR@Monroviacc.com.
Celebrate the birth of the cheeseburger in the Home of the Cheeseburger: Pasadena, California.
Cheeseburger Week January 13 –18, 2013 Lionel Sternberger’s mid-1920s grill-top error at the Rite Spot in Pasadena has become a world favorite. Taste how some of Pasadena’s best restaurants and burger joints do it. Take the Cheeseburger Challenge: try them all and vote for your favorites. Special menus, deals and discoveries at www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com
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Airport authority retains firms to study multimodal transit connections to Bob Hope airport
David Hughey (Porgy and Bess), performs free concert at Lake Avenue Church Friday - Feb. 1
Scope also includes planning for potential land uses near airport
The Burbank-GlendalePasadena Airport Authority has voted to approve retaining two firms, AECOM, Inc. and STV, Inc., to conduct studies focusing on improving multi-modal transit connections to and from Burbank Bob Hope Airport and to begin planning for potential land uses in and around the Airport, including the B-6 property, site of the former Lockheed Martin “Skunk Works.” The Airport Land Use Working Group (ALUWG), comprising staff members from both the Airport and the City of Burbank, will provide oversight and direction for the studies. The technical studies represent the next steps in a joint Authority and City process to develop a consensus plan for the future of Bob Hope Airport. The studies’ scopes include: 1. Engaging in a consensus-based planning process with community involvement to identify future transportation options. 2. Assisting the Authority in evaluating and integrat-
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ing concurrent transportation planning activities, such as improving connections to the North Hollywood Red Line Station and to the Gold Line in Pasadena. 3. Assisting the City in identifying acceptable land use development opportunities at the Airport and nearby rail stations. 4. Developing strategies that minimize environmental impacts of Airport-related development.
In 2011 both the Au- to begin next spring. The thority and the City agreed to selected firms, AECOM, extend a 2005 Development Inc. and STV, Inc., have Agreement until March, extensive transportation and 2015. Extending the Agree- land use planning experiment allows the City and Au- ence. The studies will take thority time to work closely approximately fourteen with the community to ex- months to complete at a dia plore options for future SE userca cost of $949,647, being covOU4PM ve., A Haround - A of the land in and ered through a grant from N 2 PE UN. burn S rsh a the Airport and Othe transit the federal government with M 18 55 Airport. systems serving the additional funding from the The preliminary sched- Los Angeles County Metroule calls for the public in- politan Transportation Auvolvement in the studies thority.
David Hughey, the baritone singer in the Tony awardee Broadway Musical, Porgy and Bess , will be at Lake Avenue Church as the guest artist during the 110-voice Sanctuary Choir Winter Choral Concert on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 at 7p.m. Besides David Hughey’s solo part in the choir’s hymns and spirituals, he also will be performing his solo works from Porgy and Bess and some selections from Westside Story. Under the baton of Dr. John Sutton, a music professor at Azusa Pacific University (APU) and the conductor of Angeles Master’s Chorale; the concert will also be heightened with the instruments of Kevin Kumar, a violin virtuoso who also has appeared as soloist with the LA Philharmonic and an active concertmaster of the SchleswigHolstein Festival Orchestra
touring throughout major European cultural centers; and Jonathan Thomson, a cello professor at APU, who also has performed in England , Italy, Poland, and other European countries. Ms. Grace Chung, who at the age of 16 was awarded to perform Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the Southern California Young Artist Symphony and also has performed in Europe; and Dr. Duane Funderburk, LAC’s Music Director, who have performed internationally with the Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra, and Lithuania’s Panevezys Chamber Orchestra, will be the pianists. Admission is free and reserved seatingRis ED available. UC ED Doors will be opened at PR ICE 6:30 p.m. To obtain more information and tickets for reserved seats, please call 626817-4832.
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Open House at San Gabriel Mission High School - Jan. 27
San Gabriel Mission High School will hold an open house on Sunday, January 27, 2013. 11:00 a.m. liturgy with SGMHS as they kick off Catholic Schools Week. The reception and open house will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, please contact the admissions office at (626) 282-3181, ext. 128 or e-mail jcalderon@sgmhs.org or wbracamontes@sgmhs.org. -Courtesy Photo
Chinese New Year 15 days of celebrations The first day of the Lunar New Year is “the welcoming of the gods of the heavens and earth.”Many people abstain from meat on the first day of the new year because it is believed that this will ensure long and happy lives for them. On the second day, the Chinese pray to their ancestors as well as to all the gods. They are extra kind to dogs and feed them well as it is believed that the second day is the birthday of all dogs. The third and fourth days are for the sons-in-laws to pay respect to their parentsin-law. The fifth day is called Po Woo. On that day people stay home to welcome the God of Wealth. No one visits families and friends on the fifth day because it will bring both parties bad luck. On the sixth to the 10th day, the Chinese visit their relatives and friends freely. They also visit the temples to pray for good fortune and health. The seventh day of the New Year is the day for farmers to display their produce. These farmers make a drink from seven types of vegetables to celebrate the occasion. The seventh day is also considered the birthday of human beings. Noodles are eaten to promote longevity and raw fish for success. On the eighth day the Fujian people have another family reunion dinner, and at midnight they pray to Tian
Gong, the God of Heaven. The ninth day is to make offerings to the Jade Emperor. The 10th through the 12th are days that friends and relatives should be invited for dinner. After so much rich food, on the 13th day you should have simple rice congee and mustard greens (choi sum) to cleanse the system. The 14th day should be for preparations to celebrate the Lantern Festival which is to be held on the 15th night There are some taboo on the Chinese New Year Day. Since everybody is in a festival mood under a joyful and hilarious atmosphere, people shouldn’t argue each other. Also parents shouldn’t scold or punish the children. Otherwise, you will have more argument in the new year. Women shouldn’t use knife or shear in the kitchen, which indicates evil, anger, danger and cutting out the luck. As a result, women don’t cook new dishes on this day, people eat meals from the leftover. Breaking dish plate, bowel or cup means bad money luck coming. In case that happens, then Chinese put all broken pieces in a round container until the coming trash day. A married women shouldn’t go back to her mother home, otherwise her mother family will get poorer. To sweep the floor or
dump the trash will take away the wealth and luck from the house. Don’t have a lunch nap at noon, otherwise people will be lazy year long. To wash the hair will wash your good luck away. Don’t wear in black or white to visit friends, because black and white are funeral color in China People shouldn’t visit friend’s house, if they have a family member newly past away. Don’t eat rice porridge in the morning breakfast, otherwise you won’t get rich because only poor people eat rice porridge in the past. Don’t eat meat in the morning breakfast, because many gods who are vegetarians arrive New Year Day festival in the morning. Don’t wake up people by calling their names, otherwise that sleeping person needs people’s push all year long. Don’t eat unnecessary medicine, otherwise you will become unhealthy this year. Don’t wash clothes, because New Year Day is the birthday of the god of Water. If someone owes you money, do not ask for the money back on this day. Otherwise, you will do it often in the rest of the year. Don’t let people take anything away from your pocket or purse, because that’s a sign of money loss in the year.
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squad and arson unit were called to the scene on the 1100 block of Three Ranch Road, where a travel trailer
on the property was already on fire , according to official fire reports. The cause of the fire is
undetermined and is still under investigation. The victim has not yet been identified by the coroner’s office.
Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution Saturday, Jan. 26 - 9:30 am Registration
Exhibit of “Internment Camp Photos 1942-1944” by educator and photographer Stone Ishimaru (Poston Inmate) 10:00 am Welcome – Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard Guest Speaker: Karen Korematsu, co-founder Korematsu Institute Documentary: “Of Civil Wrongs and Rights The Fred Korematsu Story” Tule Lake Presentation: Yukio Kawaratani (Tule Lake inmate) & Phil Shigekuni McKinley School Au-
ditorium, 325 S. Oak Knoll, Pasadena, CA 91101 x Del Mar Free parking across the street Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution is the first day in U.S. history named after an Asian American. It is celebrated every January 30th on Mr. Korematsu’s birthday. The Fred Korematsu Day bill, AB1775, was signed into law by former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on September 23, 2010. In 2011, a group of citizens went before Pasadena City Council, Pasadena Uni-
fied School District and Pasadena City College with a Resolution for an Annual Fred Korematsu Day. Pasadena became the first southern California city to pass this as an annual resolution. The first Fred Korematsu Day Pasadena was celebrated in 2012 with a distinguished group of panelists at Donald Wright Auditorium, Pasadena City Library. For more info please contact Wendy Anderson 626-683-8243 wowproductions2@earthlink.net. or visit www.WowEventProductions.com
Avon closing Pasadena distribution facility Avon has recently announced that the company will close its distribution facilities in Atlanta, GA and Pasadena, CA. These facilities closures are part of the initial steps of the company’s global Cost Savings Initiative that was announced in December. The global actions are aimed at concentrating re-
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Today, President Obama announced his plan to protect America’s children and communities by reducing gun violence. Following the plan’s unveiling, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), a member of the House Judiciary Committee with jurisdiction over our nation’s gun laws, released the following statement: “This proposal is exactly what we need to reclaim our safety from those who commit acts of violence. President Obama put forth
a compelling vision for our nation’s safety. His comprehensive plan includes immediate and long-term changes to our nation’s gun laws that balance protecting our Second Amendment rights and protecting our children. Now is the time to get this done – I will do all I can to pass President Obama’s proposal. I urge every other member of Congress to do the same.” President Obama has proposed a four-step plan to help protect Americans from senseless gun vio-
lence: 1. Close background check loopholes to keep guns out of dangerous hands; 2. Ban military-style assault weapons and highcapacity magazines; 3. Make schools safer; 4. Increase access to mental health services. In addition to the legislative steps that President Obama is calling on Congress to pass, his plan also includes 23 steps that can be taken unilaterally through executive action.
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Among the hardest hit cities affected by power outages were Temple City, Arcadia and South Pasadena. Many households and busi-
nesses were without power for over a week. The 42 page document also said that 20 power poles failed to meet safety factor
requirements. The full report can be viewed on our website: www.pasadenaindependent.com.
Friends of the Sierra Madre Library celebrates 60 Years Founded in 1953, the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library celebrates its 60th birthday this year. Established to promote awareness of, support for, and utilization of the high quality programs, services, and facilities of the Sierra Madre Library as a lifelong center of learning, the organization’s mem-
bership had grown to over 300 Friends who provide countless volunteer hours supporting the library staff and raising money to augment that which is provided to the Library in the City’s budget. Funds raised by the Friends help provide resources as diverse as audio books, databases, computers and
accessories, a defibrillator, reference and display materials, and newspaper subscriptions. The summer reading programs, the preschool story hour, classes at the library, staff training, and adult and teen programs are all paid for in part with money raised by the Friends.
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‘What can a girl do? A world of good’ It's Girl Scout cookie time again
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There was a Girl Scout Cookie Kick-off event at the Holy Angels Church on Saturday, January 12 with Mayors MaryAnnLutz (Monrovia), Bob Harbicht (Arcadia) and Margaret Finlay (Duarte) helping kick off the event. The Mayors’ words of encouragement to over 400 girl scouts supported this year’s cookie theme, “What Can A Girl Do?” - “A World of Good”.The girls were reminded that “by putting their mind and energies to something, a Girl Scout can overcome any challenge. There
are no limits. She can be anything. She can do anything.” The event was put together by Joyce Santillan, Monrovia/Duarte Service Unit Manager and Judy Lee, Arcadia Service Unit Manager who decided that bringing more girls together would provide an opportunity for girls to “meet new friends and have fun with their sister scouts.” Girls attended Cookie University where they learned about goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and busi-
ness ethics—aspects essential to leadership, to success, and to life. Girls are building a lifetime of skills and confidence. So remember, when a girl scout is selling you a box of cookies, you are helping her to reach her goals. Cookie Sales initial orders begin January 13, 2013 and booth sales will begin February 12. For more information about cookies or if you are interested in joining Girl Scouts, please contact the local Arcadia Council at (626) 677-2000 or look at the website girlscoutsla.org.
Assemblymember Holden offers help for struggling homeowners with AB 132 California homeowners with mortgage-related headaches will get some relief under a new bill proposed by State Assemblymember Chris Holden (DPasadena). AB 132 would waive the state penalties on early withdrawals from retirement accounts when the funds are used to help stabilize mortgage payments. As more and more homeowners struggle to pay their mortgages or watch as their home values plunge, they are turning to early distributions from their retirement accounts. But that can trigger severe tax penalties if the borrower is less than 59 ½ years of age. There is a 10% federal
tax penalty and an additional 2.5% state penalty for early withdrawals. “These people are being penalized for trying to do the right thing and save their homes,” explained Assemblymember Holden. “With several mortgage lenders acknowledging abuses, it’s time to give homeowners a break. In addition to helping these people stay in their homes, we’re also helping restore stability to our communities and avoid the blight associated with foreclosures.” Under Holden’s AB 132, eligible homeowners could avoid state tax penalties on up to $6,000 taken from their retirement
accounts when they use them to pay their mortgage. The penalty is also waived as part of a home loan modification. In addition, individuals must agree to receive financial counseling from a HUD-approved counseling agency prior to taking the distribution. “I’m hoping that this bill will allow more homeowners to avoid foreclosure. The added funds may help stabilize homeowners for a month or two until they can refinance or sell. Although foreclosure rates across the state are down, California still has the nation’s second-highest foreclosure activity,” added Holden.
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Moran as the city’s representative to authorize and submit the protest forms for each of the city-owned properties. Sierra Madre’s fee on its 74 city-owned parcels is estimated to be at $16,919, according to the staff report. Aguilar said if the Measure were approved, the city would receive about $156,000 in funds to use for city clean water programs and reducing pollution from storm water and urban runoff. Councilman John Harbedian said he thought the measure was good in theory, but that there is no drawn-out plan to where the money is going. “It’s just so flawed,” he said. “Sixty percent of the money goes to bureaucracy. It goes to establishing a watershed authority group, where, if you ask them what a watershed authority group is, they’re not quite sure yet.” Sierra Madre resident Pat Alcorn agreed that the city should protest the Measure. “It’s going to cost the citizens, as well as the city, a lot of money, and right now we can’t afford it,” she said during public comment. “I’m for clean water, but not for establishing another bureaucracy.” However, city officials were not confident that enough protest forms would be submitted throughout the county by Tuesday’s deadline. “The area that is involved isn’t just Sierra Madre; so the chances of them getting 51 percent in protests is minimal,” said
Aguilar. “So most likely this will end up going to a vote anyway.” Councilman John Capoccia raised concerns over what a ‘protest vote’ could mean to the city, especially when considering that the city must eventually comply - and under fiscal circumstances when there is no alternative for funding. “Are we putting ourselves in a position that we are basically killing our own ability to comply by voting this down?” he asked. “Because everyone on the planet knows that you can’t do this out of existing funds. I’m okay with protesting it now, but we need to think about this hard when it does come to a vote, and hopefully there will be some adjustments to what was proposed when it actually gets to a vote.” According to a statement by Supervisor Don Knabe, of Los Angeles County’s Fourth District, if a majority protest of the parcel owners throughout the county has been received at the public hearing on Jan. 15, then the item will be rejected. However, if the protest fails, the Measure is currently scheduled to go to the second step, which could be a mail-in ballot next spring. Peter Herzog, from the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, said in his article for FoxandHoundsDaily.com that there is a huge regulatory system already in place to address water quality issues. Such agencies include the Federal Clean Water Act, the State Clean Water Act, as well as
Regional Water Quality Control Boards that create regulations governing water runoff, he said. But most disturbing is Herzog’s claim that there is absolutely no indication of how the $270 million a year that the tax will take out of the economy will be spent. “Not one potential project is referenced,” Herzog wrote. “It is specifically stated the tax must be passed first, and then they will figure out behind some closed doors how to spend the money. Just trust us. Really?” What the official notice does specify is that the proposed clean water fee “would generate over $200 million annually in dedicated funding for reducing pollution from stormwater and urban runoff in Los Angeles County waterways,” while basing that fee on “the average amount of runoff that properties generate, based on parcel size (but not property value) and land use classification, such as whether the property is residential, commercial, industrial or undeveloped.” As the governing body of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, the Board of Supervisors will hold its public hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 9:30 a.m. at the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, Ca. 90012. Residents who have any questions on the specifics of the Measure itself are urged to call (800) 218-0018 or visit www.lacountycleanwater. org.
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of the utility’s response to the Nov. 30, 2011,hurricaneforce windstorm that resulted in significant damage to the SanGabriel Valley. In their press release, SCE said “The final report recaps many issues that SCE has previously acknowledged. Based on a tremendous effort by SCE to learn from theresponse experience, including both an internal and an extensivethirdparty investigation that SCE made publically available in April 2012,the utility has modified and significantly upgraded many of its practicesto enhance its response to major storms such as the one of Nov. 30, 2011.” “Our performance in the San Gabriel Valley following the 2011 windstorm fell short of our own expectations, as well as those of our customers,local elected officials, and the commission,” said SCE President Ron Litzinger. “As a result, we have established a comprehensive program tostrengthen our service restoration and communication performance during andafter storms by bolstering key technology systems, and by increasing thescalability and integration of our storm response plan.” SCE continues to believe that in an emergency such as this, there needs tobe an appropriate and practical balance between restoration efforts andpreservation of removed materials for later regulatory analysis.Restoration of electrical service had to take precedence in this situationgiven the magnitude of the damage and the significant number of customerswho remained without power. While SCE’s primary focus was on restoration ofservice, field crews transported and preserved more than an acre of fallenpole material as “evidence.” SCE looks forward to working with the commission to develop protocols that would confirm the appropriate balance between restoration and preservation of materials following significant storm events. Key improvements: SCE is currently planning to implement a study of its poles, as directed in the recent General Rate Case decision, to examine poleloading in the service territory and will report the results of thestudy to the commission by July 31, 2013. The Outage Center on
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SCE’s website, SCE.com, was redesigned forbetter access via mobile devices. This includes a new mobileapplication for iPhone and Android smart phones to give customers theopportunity to access outage information, report an outage, or trackoutage status via their mobile devices. The utility identified more than 40 potential staging sites within the service territory that can be used as command posts and locations for crew gathering and dispatch, as well as to store materials. SCE has improved situational awareness through storm and response modeling, which was tested during the utility’s responseduring the 2012 heat wave. The utility plans for the use of Early Damage Assessment Teams for immediate field deployment to perform quick assessment of the magnitude and location of damage, which can then be used as input to help determine the appropriate restoration strategy and resource requirements. Background on the 2011 windstorm: The severe windstorm resulted in nearly 225,000 customers being without power at the peak of the event, and more than 400,000 customers experienced at least some power loss. The wind knocked down approximately 250 poles, 60,000 feet of wire and 100 transformers, most of them in the greater San Gabriel Valley, the hardest hit area.
SCE deployed more than 1,500 field resources to remove vegetation and safely restore power. Within 24 hours of the peak outage total (4 a.m. on Dec. 1, 2011), SCE had restored nearly 50 percent of its customers’ power. Restoration efforts were completed on Dec. 8, 2011. SCE field crews worked around the clock for days in a difficult and dangerous environment. Thousands of hours were spent removing trees, rebuilding entire electrical lines, installing over 200 poles and reestablishingservice for hundreds of thousands of customers. While some customers were without power for an extended time, 92 percent of affected customers in the San Gabriel Valley area had their power restored by Sunday eveningor within four days. There were no serious injuries to the crews or the public. Customer safety is a top operating priority for SCE. If you see a downed line or dangling wire — even if it appears not to be live — don’t touch or approach it and call 911 immediately. A video and fact sheet about powerline safety are available at: www.sce.com/ powerlines. The information is available in Spanish at: www.sce.com/cables.The Davies report and SCE’s internal report are available on SCE’s website at: http:// www.sce.com/windstorm. Follow us on Twitter(www. twitter.com/SCE)and like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SCE).
El Monte-Rosemead Adult School intermediate level ESL (English Second Language) students are taking weekly quizzes online and submitting assignments from home during the weekends using Moodle. Moodle is “an Open Source Course Management System (CMS), also known as a Learning Management System (LMS) or a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It has become very popular among educators around the world as a tool for creating online dynamic web sites for their students.” “Teacher Sandra Anderson participated in an online teaching academy last year in Sacramento where she learned how to use Moodle to manage student enrollment in an online learning environment,” said principal Robin Torres. “Moodle is used by millions of educators globally.” According to Torres, Anderson converted the class textbook into Moodle compatible files and uploaded them into her Moodle course. Students can log on and take their weekly quizzes in the computer lab on
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Fridays or over the weekend at home. They can complete their writing assignments at home and post them for the teacher to read before the next class session. “Many of Ms. Anderson’s students have little experience using computers,” said Torres. “The sessions in the lab provide them the opportunity to gain computer literacy skills as well as improve their English. They like this extra lab time to reinforce learning in the classroom and especially like being able to access the class from home.” Teacher James Zhang has also introduced online
learning to his students and uses the recently acquired ESLreadingsmart program in his lab. “Students in hybrid classes have the advantage of face-to-face instruction in the classroom where they can interact in a comfortable setting and practice their newly acquired language skills,” said Torres. “Online instruction offers additional learning opportunities using technology. Students in both these classes are enjoying the hybrid experience and are excited to expand their English proficiency online.”
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Cash for college workshops at PUSD Students and families learn how to apply or Cal Grants and other financial aid High schools in Pasadena will host five Cash for College workshops in January and February to help Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) students and their families complete applications for college grants and scholarships. Following a presentation, volunteers and computers will be available to help students and their parents complete the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Cash for College workshops are geared toward current high school seniors but are open to all students who will enter college in fall 2013 or anytime
during the 2013 – 2014 school year. In addition, at least one 12th-grade student who attends a workshop, completes an online evaluation form and submits their FAFSA and Calgrant Grade Point Average (GPA) verification form by the March 2, 2013 deadline will be eligible to win a $1,000 scholarship. More information (including a list of what to bring to the workshop) is available on the Cash for College website www.calgrants.org Spanish-speaking volunteers will be available. Workshop dates and locations are listed below:
Thursday, January 17 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. John Muir High School 1905 Lincoln Ave. Pasadena Saturday, January 26 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Marshall Fundamental Secondary School 990 N. Allen Ave. Pasadena Saturday, January 26 8:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pasadena High School 2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena Wednesday, January 30 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Opportunities for Learning 2029 Lincoln Ave. Pasadena Monday, February 4 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. John Muir High School 1905 Lincoln Ave. Pasadena
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the male caller and another male who had been shot. Paramedics were dispatched to the scene and transported the shooting victim to a local hospital. Two Hispanic males were seen leaving the location in a tan colored ve-
hicle and are persons of interest at this time. Pasadena Police Detectives responded to the scene and are actively investigating the incident. The investigation remains on-going and anyone with information is asked to
contact the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 7444241, or you may report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or http://lacrimestoppers.org (insert key word Pasadena).
Recycle Used Oil & Filters! Do you change your car’s motor oil? Did you know that used motor 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! Local collection centers you can take Used Motor Oil and Filters to be recycled: ARCADIA C&L Collision Center 132 Las Tunas Dr. (626) 445-6630
RFG Oil Inc. 3 E. Duarte Rd. (626) 574-7138
Kragen Auto Parts* 723 E. Huntington Dr. (626) 303-2637
Pep Boys* 201 W. Huntington Dr. (626) 303-3906
Firestone 1500 S. Baldwin Ave. (626) 446-2164
MONROVIA BMW of Monrovia 1425 S. Mountain Ave. (626) 358-4269
Metro Infiniti 821 E. Central Ave. (626) 303-1000
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Terrence Roberts, one of Little Rock Nine to speak at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Remembrance Dr. Terrence James Roberts, one of the famed Little Rock Nine of African American students, whose enrollment in Little Rock High School in 1957 sparked a racial confrontation that led to one of the most important events in the African American Civil Rights movement, will speak to students and other community members in Duarte on Jan. 17. Roberts will recount the historic event at a Community Remembrance program honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., beginning at 9 a.m. at
the Duarte Performing Arts Center. In addition to Dr. Roberts, the event will also showcase a performance by the Duarte Teen Center Drama Club and the announcement of the annual Martin Luther King Essay contest winner. Also in honor of the memory of Dr. King, Duarte’s Promise – The Alliance for Youth and approximately 40 Duarte High School leadership volunteers planted flowers and shrubbery at the entrance of the new Duarte High School Stadium. The beautification project was sponsored by
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the Volunteer Center of the San Gabriel Valley. For more information, contact Duarte’s Promise at (626) 357-7931, ext. 267.
Dog Haus among top dogs during Pasadena’s cheeseburger week Dog Haus is once again among the top dogs in Pasadena. Named one of the top five hot dogs by CNN in 2012, Dog Haus is proving to be a serious contender in the burger world as well and a favorite in Pasadena’s Cheeseburger Week 2013. Hailed as the city where the cheeseburger was born, Pasadena is also home to two Dog Haus locations; the original on Hill Street and Dog Haus Biergarten in Old Pasadena. Dog Haus is in the
running of numerous categories ranging from favorite place to go for a burger to favorite sliders. Dog Haus Biergarten is also vying for favorite draft beer served with a burger among others. Dog Haus offers a wide selection of signature cheeseburgers such as The Freiburger, which features its acclaimed beef patty, fresh-cut french fries, Haus cole slaw, fried egg and cheese on grilled Hawaiian rolls. Other burgers in the Haus include The Hang-
over, Holy Maria, The Ringer, The Little Mule, Rueben’s Cube and more. Vote for Dog Haus and Dog Haus Biergarten now at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CheeseburgerWeek2013 For more information about Dog Haus or Dog Haus Biergarten visit doghausdogs.com or call 626-483-0808. Dog Haus can also be found on social networking sites including facebook (Dog Haus), Foursquare (Dog Haus) and twitter (dog_haus).
Assemblymember Holden reacts to Public Utilities Commission report on San Gabriel Valley windstorm “I have real concerns about the ability of Southern California Edison to respond to consumers when natural disasters occur. The Public Utilities Commission report shows SCE was not adequately prepared for the fierce windstorms that over-
whelmed much of the San Gabriel Valley in December 2011. Although SCE has said previously that they are determined to do a better job, this report indicates that Edison needs to do a lot more than that. Power outages
adversely impact the quality of life, public safety and the local economy. I will be working with the PUC and Edison in the future to ensure that emergency plans are updated and that the public has a chance to be part of the process.”
Extreme couponing at Monrovia Library The Monrovia Public Library is sponsoring a seminar on using coupons effectively. Nancy Miller will be teaching how to save money and providing a few more tips and strategies for using coupons. In this seminar you’ll learn: Where to find the best coupon deals. Where to buy the coupons. The rules to fol-
low when shopping. How to shop at your favorite stores for their best deals. What is good, better and not so good about couponing The seminar will be held on Saturday, January 26, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Monrovia Public Library Community Room. The Friends of the Library are sponsoring
the event for which there is no cost. Sign up online at monroviapubliclibrary.org and click on the calendar, or call the library at 626 2568274. Walkins will also be welcomed on the day of the seminar. The library is located at 321 S. Myrtle Avenue in Monrovia.
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Walmart commits to offering jobs to honorably discharged veterans and expects to hire 100,000 over next five years Walmart Tuesday announced bold commitments to increase domestic sourcing of the products it sells and help veterans find jobs when they come off active duty. Speaking at the National Retail Federation’s annual BIG Show, Walmart U.S. President and CEO Bill Simon also announced the company is helping part-time associates who want to be full time, make that transition. Beginning Memorial Day, Walmart will offer a job to any honorably discharged veteran in his or her first 12 months off active duty. Most of these jobs will be in Walmart stores and clubs, and some will be in distribution centers and the Home Office. “Hiring a veteran can be one of the best business decisions you make,” said Simon. “Veterans have a record of performance under pressure. They’re quick learners and team players. They are leaders with discipline, training, and a passion for service. There is a seriousness and sense of purpose that the military instills, and we need it today more than ever.” On domestic sourcing, Walmart and Sam’s Club will buy an additional $50 billion in U.S. products over the next 10 years. The company will grow U.S. manufacturing on two fronts: by increasing what it already buys here – in categories like sporting goods, apparel basics, storage products, games, and paper products, and by helping to onshore U.S. production in high potential areas like textiles, furniture and higher-end appliances. “At the heart of our national political conversation today is one issue: creating jobs to grow the economy,”
said Simon. “We are meeting with our suppliers on domestic manufacturing and are making a strong commitment to move this forward.” “A popular misconception about Walmart is where the majority of the products on its shelves are sourced. According to data from its suppliers, items that are made here, sourced here, or grown here account for about two-thirds of what the company spends to buy products at Walmart U.S. The company sees room to do more, “ according to a Walmart press release. To help achieve this commitment, Walmart has created a senior team within the company to lead this effort and it will sign longer term purchase agreements to give suppliers more certainty. “We can do so much more by working in partnership – as an industry and with governments,” said Simon. “I’ve talked with a number of governors, including the incoming chair of the National Governors Association, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, about how governors and retailers and manufacturers can drive this issue together. Governors from both sides of the aisle are enthusiastic about getting their constituents back to work.” This summer, Walmart will help convene a manufacturing summit for stakeholders to work together and help accelerate these changes. The company projects it will hire more than 100,000 veterans during the next five years. “We believe Walmart is already the largest private employer of veterans in the country, and we want to hire more,” added Simon. “I can
think of no better group to lead in revitalizing our economy than those who have served in uniform. Through their service, veterans give us a land of freedom. When they return, it must be to a land of possibility.” Walmart has spoken with the White House about this commitment. The First Lady’s team immediately expressed an interest in working with Walmart and with the entire business community to join forces to build upon this commitment. In the next several weeks, the White House will convene the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and major American employers to encourage businesses to make significant commitments to train and employ America’s returning heroes. “This is exactly the kind of act we hoped would be possible when we started Joining Forces - a concrete example of our nation’s love and support that our troops, veterans, and their families can feel in their lives every day,” said First Lady Michelle Obama. “As our wars come to an end and our troops continue to come home, it’s more important than ever that all of us - not just government, but our businesses and nonprofits as well - do our part to serve those who have served us so bravely. So today, my challenge is simple: for every business in America to follow Walmart’s lead by finding innovative solutions that both make sense for their workplaces and make a difference for our veterans and their families. Given what we’ve seen from Walmart and so many other companies over the past two years, we know that they will.”
Sonia Fernandez reappointed to the California Employment Training Panel Sonia Fernandez, 40, of Pomona, has been reappointed to the California Employment Training Panel, where she has served since 2011. Fernandez has been marketing representative at the Laborers’ Employers Cooperation and Education Trust since 2005. She was database manager
at the Southern California Laborers’ Joint Apprenticeship Committee from 2002 to 2005. Fernandez was an accounts payable and receivable clerk at the Holiday Candy Company Inc. from 1996 to 1997 and was a personnel administration clerk in the United States Marine Corps from 1993 to 2006.
She is a member of Disabled American Veterans. Fernandez earned a Master of Arts degree in leadership and organizational studies from Azusa Pacific University. This position does not require Senate confirmation and compensation is $100 per diem. Fernandez is a Democrat.
President signs Rep. Schiff DNA bill into law
Legislation would award grants to states to implement DNA collection for felony arrestees President Barack Obama signed Rep. Adam Schiff’s (D-Burbank) legislation, the Katie Sepich Enhanced DNA Collection Act of 2012 (H.R. 6014), into law. Originally introduced in 2010 by Schiff, Katie’s Law bears the name of Katie Sepich, a college student who was raped and murdered in 2003 in New Mexico. Her attacker was arrested several times over subsequent years but was never linked to Katie’s murder, as his DNA was not collected until 2006. “I’m so pleased that President Obama today signed this important legislation – Katie’s Law is a vital tool for law enforcement to help save lives and prevent future crimes,” said Schiff. “By improving our DNA system, we will make sure that more violent and serious crimes are solved, and we take more felons off the street every year. This legislation – now law – is another tool in law enforcement’s toolkit. Just as we fingerprint
arrestees and those convicted of crimes, it makes absolute sense to collect a DNA profile when someone is arrested for a violent felony, and this bill will encourage states around the nation to join California and other states that have adopted arrestee testing.” “We are so grateful for the support of our primary sponsors, Rep. Adam Schiff, Rep. David Reichert and Senator Charles Schumer who worked so tirelessly to support this bill and see it enacted,” said Mrs. Sepich. The Katie Sepich Enhanced DNA Collection Act of 2012, also known as Katie’s Law, establishes a program to provide grants to states which implement DNA collection programs for arrestees of murder, sexual assault, kidnapping, burglary, and aggravated assault. States are authorized to collect DNA for a larger subset of crimes but must do so for those felony crimes. The bill uses funding sources
within the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Reduction Act and specifies that up to $10 million in each fiscal year from 2013 to 2015 may go to grants to states under Katie’s law. An example of the power of arrestee testing comes from a case in Los Angeles. In 1987, Chester Turner was arrested for assault in California, but freed due to a lack of evidence. DNA technology was in its infancy at the time and Turner’s DNA was not taken upon arrest. Turner continued to terrorize a Los Angeles community and was arrested nineteen more times before being convicted of rape in 2002. Only then was his DNA profile taken, and it matched evidence found on twelve rape and murder victims, the first murdered only two months after his 1987 arrest. Had California taken his DNA when he was first arrested, as is now required under state law, his decades long crime spree could have been prevented or cut short.
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Ice skating coach arrested for lewd acts with child
LASD detectives seek possible additional victims 29-year-old Suspect Donald Vincent, a youth ice skating coach, was arrested at his Torrance home on Friday by Detectives from the Special Victims Bureau of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Suspect Vincent is alleged to have molested a boy while the coach lived in Hacienda Heights. Suspect Vincent has been coaching youth ice skaters for the past seven years at various ice skating rinks in the Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange County areas, including: East/West Ice Palace – Artesia, Los Angeles County Glacial Gardens – Lakewood, Los Angeles County Norwalk Ice – Norwalk, now closed (2007) Paramont Iceland Paramount, Los Angeles County Skating Edge Ice Arena – Harbor City, Los Angeles
County Anaheim Ice – Anaheim, Orange County Ice Town Riverside – Riverside, Riverside County The information came to light in December 2012 when the now 17-year old victim told a friend at a youth camp, who then told another person. They then encouraged the victim to report the abuse. The victim told sheriff’s investigators that he was repeatedly molested by his skating coach at the coach’s Hacienda Heights home, when he was between the ages of 12 to 15. Suspect Vincent was arrested on felony child molestation charges at his home in Torrance on January 11, 2013. He is currently incarcerated with a bail set at $1,000,000.00. On Monday, January 14, 2013 at Pomona Superior Court, the suspect was charged with three felony
counts by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. The charges include: One count of 288.5(a) CA Penal Code, Continuous Lewd Acts With a Minor, and two counts of 288(c)(1) CA Penal Code, Lewd Acts with a Minor, Ages 14 or 15. Sheriff’s Special Victims Bureau detectives are seeking the help of the public to identify possible additional victims, especially during the suspect’s tenure as a skating coach. Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Bureau at (877) 710-5273 or specialvictims@ lasd.org Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
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Tuesday, Jan. 15. The proposed CDBG budget funding request is $318,433, and a public hearing was held to receive comments on the proposed program and budget plan, but no one from the public responded at the meeting. The proposed 2013-14 program allocation has been reduced by 7 percent to reflect changes in the city’s population from the 2010 national census data, according to the staff report. This represents a reduction in 53 percent due to a decrease in both federal funding and the last adjustment to national census data for the city when San Gabriel received a CDBG allocation of $670,234 in FY 2001-02. “The trend in continuous yearly reductions raises uncertainty about the CDBG as a reliable funding source for cities and communities across the nation,” staff wrote in its report. The spending of CDBG money must comply with a 15 percent cap on public services that will benefit low- and moderate-income residents. In addition, 70 percent of the city’s CDBG funds must be used for programs that benefit low- and moderate-income households, jobs, as well as slum-blight area designations. The proposed CDBG
budget exceeds these minimum requirements, according to staff. The council approved CDBG funds to be used for programs that include residential code enforcement, graffiti removal, the San Gabriel Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Project, and to continue youth programs. The proposed funding reduction to San Gabriel’s upcoming CDBG program will result in a reduction of staffing levels in the Neighborhood Improvement Services division of the Community Development Department - unless City General Funds are used to support NIS to maintain its current levels, according to the report. However, staff note that the reduction in funds will not affect city staffing levels for the graffiti removal program because the city contracts with an outside vendor to remove graffiti on public and private property in residential and neighborhood commercial properties. Youth programs will remain in tact but may be affected by the budget reductions, resulting in a reduction in program hours overall. The report noted the possible elimination of the Dewey Avenue Elementary School summer program depending on participation.
“Why Dewey, and is there a backup plan for those kids at the school for the summer?” Councilwoman Juli Costanzo asked at the meeting. Nancy Hogan, acting director of Parks and Recreation responded, saying, “I think the reason Dewey was singled out was because attendance was so low compared to our other programs.” Hogan said that it didn’t make sense to allocate staff time for 12-15 kids when compared to “putting somebody at Smith Park where we have 70-80 kids.” The report also noted that Dewey Elementary School students may also be served by the free after school program offered by Woodcraft Rangers. The city also expects to receive $21,369 in after school program funds from Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich this year - once those funds are approved by the Board of Supervisors. San Gabriel receives the federal Community Development Block Grant funds as a participating jurisdiction through the county’s Community Development Commission (CDC) from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD).
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Arcadia Fire Weekly Report Sunday, January 6 At 10:12 a.m., Engine 107 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist in the 100 block of West Forest Drive. Fire crews evaluated a male patient who was experiencing difficulty breathing. Paramedics performed advanced life support measures on scene; including: 12-lead electrocardiogram, glucose monitoring, oxygen saturation measurement, intravenous access, drug therapy and oxygen therapy. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further treatment and evaluation. Monday, January 7 At 8:52 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical assist in the 2100 block of South Seventh Avenue. Fire crews evaluated an elderly male suffering from being weak and dizzy with numbness and tingling in his extremities. In addition, further assessment revealed dysrhythmias. Paramedics provided advance life support measures on scene; including: 12-lead electrocardiogram, intravenous access, cardiac medications and oxygen therapy. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further treatment and evaluation. Tuesday, January 8 At 9:31 a.m., Engine 105, Engine 106, Engine 107, Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 105, Battalion 105, along with units from the Monrovia Fire Department, responded to a reported appliance fire in the 1700 Block of North Santa Anita Avenue. Fire crews reported light smoke from the structure. Fire personnel investigated the structure and discovered a stovetop fire that was extinguished prior to arrival. Upon further investigation with a thermal imaging camera, firefighters identified fire extension into the adjacent cabinets. Interior walls were breached to ac-
cess and extinguish any fire extension. Fire crews assisted with smoke removal prior to release of the structure. Wednesday, January 9 At 7:21 a.m., Engine 107 responded to smoke in the proximity of East Colorado Boulevard and North Second Avenue. Fire crews discovered light smoke coming from beneath the freeway overpass in the flood control wash. Additional resources were requested to assist in determining the exact location and source of the smoke. Fire crews entered the wash and found a smoldering bed mattress from a homeless camp. The mattress was extinguished and overhauled. Los Angeles County Flood Control personnel responded to the location to dispose of the burned mattress. Thursday, January 10 At 7:37 p.m., Engine 106 responded to a reported electrical pole fire in the 700 block of Arcadia Avenue. Fire personnel discovered a smoldering transformer on an electrical pole and a small vegetation fire to the rear of the residence due to downed power lines. Fire personnel extinguished the fire and overhauled the area utilizing an extinguisher and hand tools. The area was secured and released to Southern California Edison personnel for further evaluation and repairs. Friday, January 11 At 3:12 p.m., Engine 106 responded to a public assist request in the intersection of West Duarte Road and South Baldwin Avenue. Fire personnel found a disabled person in a motorized wheelchair that had lost power while on a public bus. Fire personnel assisted the disabled person off the public transportation bus and assisted her in reaching her desired location. Saturday, January 12 At 11:40 a.m., Engine 107
responded to a reported hazard investigation in the 100 block of Santa Clara Avenue. Fire crews investigated and discovered that a vehicle had accidently driven into a large plate glass window in a structure and had backed out prior to Fire Department arrival. The vehicle sustained front-end damage and was parked in front of a storefront with a broken window. Arcadia Police Officers requested Fire Department personnel to assess structural damage to the building. This request was referred to a Building Official for determination of structural integrity. No civilian injuries resulted from the accident. Training During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department conducted a total of 374 hours of training. Some of the subjects covered were: Hose Evolutions, Ladder Evolutions, Ventilation Techniques, Salvage and Overhaul Techniques, Tiller Certification, Defensive Driving, Engine Company Equipment, Search and Rescue, Communications, EOC Operations, Records Management, Fire Suppression Tactics, Power Tools, Hand Tools, Truck Operations, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic Continuing Education, Hazardous Materials, Lighting Operations, Rope Rescue, Incident Command, Pre-Incident Planning, Supervision and Management, and Standard Operating Guideline Review. Volunteer Weekly Activity Report During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department had a total of 13 hours of volunteer activities. Specifically, volunteers from the community donated their time to assist the Department with Fire Prevention Bureau and Fire Administration duties.
POLICE BLOTTERS Arcadia PD
Sunday, January 6: At about 0:33 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Arcadia Avenue in regards to a disturbance. An investigation revealed an argument between a boyfriend and girlfriend resulted in a physical altercation. The 33-year-old Asian female suspect was determined to be the aggressor. The suspect was transported to the Arcadia Methodist Hospital for evaluation, and later cited and released in the field. At approximately 7:02 p.m., officers responded to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in reference to a stolen vehicle report. The victim parked his Honda Accord in the parking lot next to the Promenade Shops and discovered it missing a short time later. No evidence was left behind and the victim was not aware of any possible suspects. Monday, January 7: Around 9:21 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Kids Footlocker at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a commercial burglary report. Two unknown male suspects forced entry into the store and fled with a safe and surveillance video recorder. A search revealed one suspect left behind his wallet which contained his driver license. Further investigation is being con-
ducted by the Detective Bureau. Shortly after 4:20 p.m., an officer responded to the parking lot of KGS Electronics, 418 East Live Oak Avenue, regarding a traffic collision involving a pedestrian. A female adult was walking to her car when she was struck by a Fed Ex Truck, causing her to fall and hit her head on the ground. An investigation revealed the truck driver was not paying attention to his surroundings as he drove through the parking lot. The victim was transported to the Arcadia Methodist Hospital for treatment. Tuesday, January 8: At approximately 2:01 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Salon Centric, 411 East Huntington Drive, in regards to an activated alarm. Upon arrival, the officer noticed the front glass door had been shattered. The store manager determined nothing was missing except an envelope containing cash. No evidence was located. At about 9:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the parking lot of the 99 Cent Store, 140 East Duarte Road, in reference to a man passed out inside of his vehicle. The vehicle was still running and parked in the store’s driveway. The 43-year-old subject of unknown race indicated he was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and numerous prescription medications.
He was transported to the Arcadia Methodist Hospital for evaluation. The officer determined the subject was driving under the influence and requested a criminal filing. Wednesday, January 9: Around 7:45 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for crossing over a section of double yellow lines in the area of Duarte Road and Santa Anita Avenue. The officer discovered the 48-year-old Asian male was never issued a license. He was cited, released in the field, and his vehicle was left legally parked. At about 10:12 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Fallen Leaf Road regarding a medical assist. The resident at the location accidentally shot himself in the hand as he grabbed his handgun. He was transported to the Huntington Memorial Hospital for treatment. The officer determined no foul play was related to this incident. Thursday, January 10: At approximately 0:40 a.m., an officer responded to the area of Goldring Road and Kardashian Avenue regarding vehicles involved in street racing and generating “burn outs”. Upon arrival, the officer observed a vehicle making Please see page 20
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POLICE BLOTTERS (Cont’d) circles and noticed smoke emitting from the passenger and engine compartments. The 18-year-old Hispanic male driver was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. His vehicle was left in the care of a friend. Shortly after 1:00 a.m., Dispatch advised officers of a possible DUI driver weaving through lanes in the area of Foothill Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue. An officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and upon contact with the driver, noticed an open bottle of liquor on the front passenger seat. A vehicle search revealed additional empty bottles of liquor. The 36-year-old Black male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Friday, January 11: At about 3:05 p.m., an officer responded to Nordstrom at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in reference to a theft report. A male suspect selected three belts and exited the store without making payment. The 18-yearold Hispanic male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At almost 11:00 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of South Mayflower Avenue regarding several gun shots that were heard in the area. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect(s) discharged a firearm at the victim’s residence, breaking one front window. The resident observed a white or silver colored “American Model” SUV drive slowly in front of his residence as it headed southbound on Mayflower Avenue; however, he was unable to identify the driver or any passengers. The officer determined the
shooter fired approximately four rounds. No one was injured and the victim had no idea why his residence was targeted. Saturday, January 12: Shortly after 1:30 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1800 block of South Seventh Avenue regarding a fraud report. The victim explained she was contacted by a loss prevention officer from a Nordstrom store in San Antonio, Texas, who informed her that two unknown suspects used her personal information to open a credit card account and charged approximately $4,000. The victim had no idea how her information was compromised. At about 3:12 p.m., an officer responded to the 300 block of East Forest Avenue regarding a mail theft report. The resident observed an unknown Hispanic female adult remove mail from his mailbox and watched her run toward a black Dodge Challenger which was waiting in front of his house. The vehicle fled eastbound on Forest Avenue. The suspect can be identified if seen again.
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Traffic Collision / Felony Driving Under the Influence / Child Endangerment - Suspect Arrested January 3 at 4:04 p.m., a traffic collision involving three vehicles occurred at Madison and Foothill. Officers responded and determined the female driver who caused the collision was intoxicated. Her 13-year-old daughter was injured in the collision and was taken to a nearby hospital. The female driver was arrested for felony driving under the influence, child endangerment and driving with a suspended license.
The Los Angeles County Department of Children Services was notified of the incident. Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested January 5 at 1:08 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 500 block of West Duarte regarding a driver that was heading eastbound on Duarte and collided into three parked vehicles. Officers arrived and determined the driver was intoxicated and was driving under the influence. The driver was arrested and taken into custody. Armed Robbery January 5 at 3:45 p.m., police responded to the report of an armed robbery. A 20-year-old, male subject was at a coin-operated car wash in the 400 block of West Duarte Road when he was approached by a male suspect. The suspect displayed a handgun in his waistband and demanded the victim’s wallet and cell phone. The victim gave his wallet to the suspect and told him he did not have a cell phone. The suspect took the wallet and fled westbound on Duarte Road. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, 20 to 30 years old, wearing a black T-shirt with a picture of “Che Guvarra” on it and the name written in white letters, baggie blue jeans, and Adidas tennis shoes. The suspect is approximately 5’ 8” tall, thin build, with a black moustache. There was a light grey, 1990’s Acura Integra that pulled up to the area where the suspect fled and the car may be associated with the suspect. The loss was a wallet containing approximately $70 and miscellaneous credit cards. There were no injuries. Police searched the area and notified surrounding agencies. The suspect was not located. The investigation is continuing. Residential Burglary January 5 at 6:30 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 500 block of North Alta Vista. The resident left his home at 5:00 p.m. to walk his dogs and left the house and garage unlocked. He returned at 6:30 p.m. and discovered someone had taken an iPhone and two iPads from his residence. There were no signs of forced entry. The investigation is con-
tinuing. Structure Fire With Injuries January 6 at 5:01 a.m., officers responded to the report of a structure fire in the 200 block of East Walnut. Upon arrival, they found a residence engulfed in flames. It appears three male occupants were attempting to make a substance called honey oil from marijuana in the home and caused the fire. Making honey oil in a confined, poorly ventilated space like a bedroom is extremely dangerous. The Monrovia Fire Department is investigating to determine the exact cause of the fire. All three suspects were seriously burned and were taken to a hospital for treatment for their injuries. They are expected to survive. The homeowners were in another room and were able to escape unharmed. Monrovia officers are investigating the possibility these men were making honey oil illegally and will file charges if the investigation reveals they have committed a crime. Critical Missing Person Located January 6 at 5:27 p.m., police were dispatched to a home for the elderly in the 100 block of South Myrtle regarding a critical missing person who had walked away from the location. The elderly male subject wears a Project Lifesaver bracelet, which is a tracking device that can be used to locate him. Officers were able to utilize the Project Lifesaver System and located the elderly man at a nearby church. He was not injured and was returned to the facility. The missing subject was located quickly once the Project Lifesaver was activated. Bomb Threat - Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Office January 8 at 10:35 a.m., the ABC office in the 200 block of East Huntington received a phone call from a male subject who was upset about losing his ABC license. He had the wrong state office, but he still threatened to blow the place up. The building was evacuated along with several nearby buildings. Police and fire department personnel searched the building for any possible packages or devices. No suspicious items were
found and the building was cleared. The California Highway Patrol will be investigating the incident. Receiving Stolen Property - Suspect Arrested January 9 at 8:20 p.m., an officer on patrol stopped a vehicle in the 100 block of West Duarte for a traffic violation. During a search of the vehicle, a backpack containing 36 Macy’s gift cards, three laptop computers, and a Visa card in another subject’s name were found. The suspect was arrested for receiving stolen property, and a computer check revealed that the suspect was a parolee-at-large. Theft From a Vehicle January 9 at 9:08 p.m., a theft from a vehicle parked in a parking lot in the 500 block of South Mountain was reported to police. While the victim was in a business at the location, an unknown suspect stole an iPod from her unlocked vehicle. The investigation is continuing. Vehicle Burglary January 9 at 9:23 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported from a business parking lot in the 700 block of East Huntington. The victim’s wallet was stolen from inside his vehicle while he was in the business. The victim reported that his vehicle was locked. There were no signs of forced entry. The investigation is continuing.
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Thursday, January 10 At 8pm, at resident in the 00 block of East Carter Avenue returned home. As she turned into her driveway she noticed a black 4-door sedan with heavy window tinting parked at the curb in front of her residence. She entered the house via the garage and immediately observed that the residence front door was open. Moments later she detected running movement and heard noises coming from a second story bedroom. The resident retreated to the garage, locked herself in her car and called police. When police units arrived less than a minute after she called, the black sedan was gone. A subsequent search off the residence failed to locate the intruders. The investigation revealed that unknown
suspects entered the residence by removing a rear window screen and pried open the locked window. Once inside, the suspects, ransacked several rooms. Although currency was reported missing, several other items of value were untouched. Friday, January 11 Residents in the 600 block of West Fairview Avenue returned to their home after being away for a week and discovered that their home had been burglarized. The police investigation revealed that unknown suspects attempted to enter via a rear window by prying open a window. These attempts failed and the suspects then smashed the window using a heavy flower pot. The suspects seemed to restrict their activity to two rooms and took money from a desk drawer. Neighbors did not report any unusual activity in the area and it is unknown when the crime actually took place. Saturday, January 12 Late in the afternoon, a residential burglary occurred in the 2200 block of Santa Anita Avenue. Unknown suspects smashed the louver window panes on a rear door and unlocked the door from the inside. Jewelry and two laptop computers were removed from the residence. Sunday, January 13 At 9:30 am a resident reported suspicious activity taking place in the vacant business structure at 245 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard. She observed a female climb the fence that surrounds the property and get into a vehicle. The resident obtained a vehicle license number and gave this information to police. When officers inspected the property they determined that installed copper pipe and wiring had been removed from the interior walls and fixtures. Following up on the vehicle license plate, officers went to an address in Glendora where they found the described vehicle. A surveillance was initiated and the suspects were arrested hours later when they returned to the vehicle. The stolen property was recovered and two individuals (male 22 years of age and female 29 years of age) were booked for burglary.
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Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CLARENCE ORLO LESPERANCE CASE NO. GP017086
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CLARENCE ORLO LESPERANCE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BELINDA "BONNIE" LESTER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BELINDA "BONNIE" LESTER 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: 02/22/13 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 LINDA C. SCHUMACHER BRIERTON JONES & JONES LLP 1550 HOTEL CIRCLE NORTH #300 SAN DIEGO CA 92108-2911 1/17, 1/21, 1/24/13 CNS-2421962# ARCADIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FRANCES BANUELOS Case No. KP015081
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of FRANCES BANUELOS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Linda Perez in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PRO-BATE requests that Linda Perez 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 representa-tive to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important ac-tions, however, the personal repre-sentative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or con-sented 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 on January 31, 2013 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. A located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766. IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-ing 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 de-ceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative ap-pointed by the court within four months from the date of first issu-ance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hear-ing 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: MICHAEL J HEMMING ESQ SBN 74538 LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL J HEMMING 333 W MISSION BLVD POMONA CA 91766 El Monte Examiner CN880646 Jan 17,21,24, 2013
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FRANK F. CHEIN aka FANG FRANK CHEIN aka FANG CHEIN Case No. GP017110
To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi-tors, contingent creditors, and per-sons who may otherwise be interest-ed in the will or estate, or both, of FRANK F. CHEIN aka FANG FRANK CHEIN aka FANG CHEIN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Sufen Yen in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Sufen Yen aka Jennifer S. Chein 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 authori-ty to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Es-tates 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 re-quired 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 objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Feb. 8, 2013 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 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 deceased, 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. Petitioner: Sufen Yen SUFEN YEN AKA JENNIFER S CHEIN 877 TORO CYN RD SANTA BARBARA CA 93108 San Gabriel Sun CN879391 Jan 17,21,24, 2013
Starting a new business? File your DBA with us at filedba.com Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 120081758 Doc ID #0001533820672005N Title Order No. 12-0146053 Investor/ Insurer No. 1702483388 APN No. 8612012-038 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/08/2006. 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 MARIA DEL CARMEN HAVRO, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 11/08/2006 and recorded 11/15/2006, as Instrument No. 06 2527424, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 01/28/2013 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: 154 NORTH PASADENA AVENUE, AZUSA, CA, 917023721. 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 $253,894.69. 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-2818219 or visit this Internet Web site www. recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 12-0081758. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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 at-
tempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A-FN4341974 01/03/2013, 01/10/2013, 01/17/2013 AZUSA BEACON
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Loan Number: 0655907893 Trustee Sale Number: CA1200059273 APN: 8272-016-015 Title Order No. 120297948-CA-MSI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/02/2006. 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. 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: VICTOR CAMPOS AND BERTHA CAMPOS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 02/24/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0409947 in Book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California Date of Sale: 01/28/2013 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: 1810 NOWELL AVE ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748 APN#: 8272-016-015 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 $443,854.78 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, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this www. lpsasap.com Internet Web site address for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case file number. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 12/26/2012 Executive Trustee Services, LLC dba ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Reinstatement and Payoff Requests: 800.665.3932 Omar Solorzano, Authorized Signatory Sale Info Website: www. lpsasap.com Automated Sales Line: 714-730-2727 Reinstatement and Payoff Requests: (800)-665-3932 THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4343648 01/03/2013, 01/10/2013, 01/17/2013 AZUSA BEACON
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 110077452 Doc ID #0008709462052005N Title Order No. 11-0062639 Investor/Insurer No. 1707700618 APN No. 8761-019-006 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/05/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ARTHUR CRUZ, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 02/05/2008 and recorded 3/11/2008, as Instrument No. 20080414250, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 01/28/2013 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: 1303 AJANTA AVENUE, ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA, 91748-222. 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 $215,506.98. 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 duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0077452. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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. A-FN4346413 01/03/2013, 01/10/2013, 01/17/2013 AZUSA BEACON
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 110108425 Doc ID #0001377203582005N Title Order No. 11-0088549 Investor/ Insurer No. 137720358 APN No. 8604025-039 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/29/2006. 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 KARIM FADEL, AND ELIZABETH W FADEL, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, dated 06/29/2006 and recorded 7/7/2006, as Instrument No. 06 1500222, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 02/11/2013 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: 865 SAN PABLO WAY, DUARTE, CA, 910102300. 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 $368,936.29. 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 duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0108425. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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. A-4347651 01/10/2013, 01/17/2013, 01/24/2013 DUARTE DISPATCH
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Starting a new business? File your DBA with us at filedba.com NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 110102890 Doc ID #0001652304092005N Title Order No. 11-0083978 Investor/ Insurer No. 165230409 APN No. 8505016-037 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/02/2007. 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 STEVEN C JOHNSON, AND JEANETTE E JOHNSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 04/02/2007 and recorded 4/11/2007, as Instrument No. 20070869323, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 02/11/2013 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: 535 WEST LEMON AVENUE, MONROVIA, CA, 910162609. 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 $859,611.85. 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 duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0102890. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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. A-4348831 01/10/2013, 01/17/2013, 01/24/2013 MONROVIA WEEKLY
T.S. No.: 12-11258 Loan No.: 7000033705 A.P.N.: 8520-011-005 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/28/2005. 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 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: AMURSANA KHIYOD AND YANA KHIYOD, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 8/5/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1869685 in book , page and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Described as follows: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST Date of Sale: 1/31/2013 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $437,391.66 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 239 EAST HILLCREST Blvd MONROVIA, CA 91016 A.P.N.: 8520-011-005 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. 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. 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 holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the
rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-9390772 or visit this Internet Web site www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 12-11258. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 1/3/2013 Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC 1610 E. Saint Andrew Pl., Suite 150F Santa Ana, CA 92705 Automated Sale Information: 916-939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 Francesca Martinez, Sr. Trustee Sale Specialist NPP0212197 To : M O N R O V I A W E E K LY P U B : 01/10/2013, 01/17/2013, 01/24/2013
Trustee Sale No. : 20120159902898 Title Order No.: 1269227 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/01/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/09/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0505406 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: DENNIS MACCASKEY, 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: 02/01/2013 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA POMONA, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1415 LINDA WAY, ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 APN#: 5780-023-080 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,010,308.78. 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20120159902898. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement in-
formation is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: PRIORITY POSTING & PUBLISHING, INC. 17501 IRVINE BLVD., SUITE ONE TUSTIN, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.com NDEx West, L.L.C. 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: 01/08/2013 P1013391 1/10, 1/17, 01/24/2013 ARCADIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7037.98373 Title Order No. NXCA0067589 MIN No. APN 8613-015-002 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/09/05. 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 §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 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(s): CARLOS SANCHEZ, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 11/29/05, as Instrument No. 05 2892743, of Official Records of LOS ANGELES County, California. Date of Sale: 01/30/13 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street,, Pomona, CA The purported property address is: 304 EAST MASON STREET, AZUSA, CA 91702 Assessors Parcel No. 8613-015-002 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 $322,260.64. 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, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 877-4849942 or visit this Internet Web site www. USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction. com using the file number assigned to this case 7037.98373. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way
to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 3, 2013 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Bonita Salazar, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www.USAForeclosure.com or www.Auction.com Automated Sales Line: 877-484-9942 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: 866-387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ORDER # 7037.98373: 01/10/2013,01/17/ 2013,01/24/2013 AZUSA BEACON
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0108377 Doc ID #00006003112005N Title Order No. 11-0088475 Investor/ Insurer No. 131252196 APN No. 8615024-023 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/25/2006. 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 CRIS HOEFFLIN, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 09/25/2006 and recorded 10/4/2006, as Instrument No. 06 2209672, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 02/11/2013 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: 246 SOUTH ASPAN AVENUE, AZUSA, CA, 91702. 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 $463,390.26. 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be
made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 11-0108377. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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. A-4350200 01/17/2013, 01/24/2013, 01/31/2013 AZUSA BEACON
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 12-0069094 Doc ID #000231010962005N Title Order No. 12-0122105 Investor/Insurer No. 198853 APN No. 5373-021-009 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/24/2006. 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 OSCAR RIOS , SINGLE MAN, dated 05/24/2006 and recorded 6/1/2006, as Instrument No. 06 1201280, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 02/11/2013 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: 860 EAST BROADWAY, SAN GABRIEL, CA, 91776. 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 $585,292.99. 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If
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BeaconMediaNews.com you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-2818219 or visit this Internet Web site www. recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 12-0069094. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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. A-4350786 01/17/2013, 01/24/2013, 01/31/2013 SAN GABRIEL SUN
Trustee Sale No. : 20120187400009 Title Order No.: 1067854 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/03/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER, TREDER & WEISS, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/18/2008 as Instrument No. 20081084129 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: YU TANG LIU, 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: 02/06/2013 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 621 EAST SAXON AVENUE, SAN GABRIEL, CALIFORNIA 91776 APN#: 5370-033-016 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $474,322.29. 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder ‘s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold
JANUARY 17, 2013 - JANUARY 23, 2013 | 23 more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20120187400009. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1 EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-9334 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 01/10/2013 NPP0212156 SAN GABRIEL SUN 01/17/2013, 01/24/2013, 01/31/2013
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST Loan: GARVALIA Other: 126000441-H03 File: 2012-1002 WFT A.P. Number: 5285031-025 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED August 12, 2011, 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 Western Fidelity Trustees, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MICHAEL HUY TRIEU AND NHU N.Q. DO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded on 09/12/2011 as Instrument No. 2011-1232133 of Official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 10/09/2012 as Instrument No. 2012-1517782 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 02/07/2013 at BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA POMONA, CA at 9:00 A.M. AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), 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 hereinafter described: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You must also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of the outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Sec. 2924g of the Calif. Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee’s sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property you may call (714) 573-1965 or visit this Internet Web Site www.priorityposting.com using the file number assigned to this case: 2012-
Starting a new business? File your DBA with us at filedba.com 1002. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the time of the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 7635 GARVALIA ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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: $535,428.78 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 Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Dated: 01/10/2013 Western Fidelity Trustees, as said Trustee, 1222 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite B, Torrance, CA 90501 (310) 212-0700 By: Kathleen Herrera, Trustee Officer. 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/13 CNS-2432438# ROSEMEAD READER
TSG No.: 7222629 TS No.: CA1200247431 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 8623-023-005 Property Address: 18343 NEARFIELD ST AZUSA, CA 91702 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02/06/2013 at 10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/25/2006, as Instrument No. 06 1637702, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: ANTONIO E. MEDINA AND CARMEN L. MEDINA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, 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) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 8623-023-005 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 18343 NEARFIELD ST, AZUSA, CA 91702 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of
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the Notice of Sale is $339,687.70. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting. com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1200247431 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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. First American Title Insurance Company First American Title Insurance Company 3 FIRST AMERICAN WAY SANTA ANA, CA 92707 Date: FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.NPP0212455 AZUSA BEACON 01/17/2013, 01/24/2013, 01/31/2013
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 110065289 Doc ID #0001438978212005N Title Order No. 11-0052566 Investor/Insurer No. 1701885391 APN No. 8571-005-044 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/16/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by SHAHRAM SHARAFIAN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE and SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 08/16/2006 and recorded 8/25/2006, as Instrument No. 06 1902003, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 02/11/2013 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: 3141 DOOLITTLE AVENUE, ARCADIA, CA, 910065810. 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 $460,984.32. 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 duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco. com, using the file number assigned to this case NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0065289. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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. A-FN4351108 01/17/2013, 01/24/2013, 01/31/2013 ARCADIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7777.14402 Title Order No. 100686210-CA-BFI MIN No. 100194410003056418 APN 8570-008034 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/18/06. 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 §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 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(s): Porferio L. Lauresta Jr., a married man as his sole and separate property Recorded: 01/25/06, as Instrument No. 06-0178235, of Official Records of LOS ANGELES County, California. Date of Sale: 02/06/13 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street,, Pomona, CA The purported property address is: 4605 CEDAR AVE, EL MONTE, CA 91732 Assessors Parcel No. 8570-008034 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 $470,101.64. 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, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 877-484-9942 or 800-2802832 or visit this Internet Web site www. USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction. com using the file number assigned to this case 7777.14402. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 15, 2013 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Melissa Myers, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure. com or www.Auction.com Automated Sales Line: 877-484-9942 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: 866-387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ORDER # 7777.14402: 01/17/2013,01/24/2013,01/31/2013 EL MONTE EXAMINER
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ARCADIA
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PASADENA
$1,288,000
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TEMPLE CITY
$878,000
Lovely home in a great area of North Temple City. Bright and airy, beautiful floor plan. 4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths, large living room with fireplace, dining room, large kitchen with top of the line stainless steel appliances, central air & heat, new hardwood floors, two car detached garage, nice back yard with fruit trees. (W9861) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451 WWW.C21VILLAGE.COM
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$575,000
PASADENA
$2,600,000
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SAN GABRIEL
$948,000
Beautifully remodeled home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2,280 sq.ft. on 10,219 sq.ft. lot, fireplace in living room, guest house and 3 car detached garage. Central air and heat. Across from San Gabriel Country Club. (H720) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451 626-355-1451 WWW.C21VILLAGE.COM
3 ON A LOT
$839,000
Front unit is 2 bed/1 ba and was totally remodeled in 2001w/ new roof, copper plumbing and new electrical wiring, C/A and heat washer/dryer hookup. Back unit is a duplex with 3 bed/2ba each, built in 1989 w/remodeled kitchen and baths and have 2 car attached garage. Each has own washer/dryer hook up in garage. Walking distance to schools, parks, markets and transportation. This is a well maintained triplex, great for income property. (DEL) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
SAN GABRIEL
$1,560,000
Highly Demand rental area located in Northern San Gabriel with Award Winning Temple City Schools. Built in 1986 with low maintenance required. Front unit has one 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Back unit has four 2 bedroom 1.25 bathroom. Laundry Room on site. Each unit has 2 car parking. Stable Income with long term tenant.(A9024) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC WWW.C21LUDECKE.COM (626) 445-0123
REDONDO BEACH
$929,000
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LOS ANGELES
$799,000
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PACIFIC PALISADES
$895,000
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ARCADIA
$798,000
Single Level Ranch style on a cul-de-sac street with 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, family room, detached double garage, pool. (W307) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451 WWW.C21VILLAGE.COM
GLENDALE
$1,288,000
Large office building offering a total of 7,620 sq.ft. of space on a 13,561 sq.ft. lot. Small warehouse attached to the building with approximately 8 parking spaces. (C3454) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451 WWW.C21VILLAGE.COM
S. EL MONTE
$879,000
Industrial Space. Move into one, enjoy the income from the other. Two 3000+ sq. ft. buildings on a 22000 sq. ft. lot. Ideal for vehicle storage to the rear of the buildings. Large loading doors front and rear easy access. Close to 60 Freeway.(C2416) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC WWW.C21LUDECKE.COM (626) 445-0123
4 BEDROOM
$595,000
This total remolded home features 4 bed/2.5 ba, new flooring in all rooms; Berber carpet in all the bedrooms ceramic tile in kitchen and all the bathrooms and wood flooring in entry, halls living room and dining room, some new lighting, new counter, sinks and fixtures in the kitchen and the bathrooms. New window treatments on every window. This home is truly ready to move into. (ROY) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
SIERRA MADRE
$548,000
2 units – one - 2 Bed/1 ba Unit with a good sized yard in the back and a 2-car garage in the front. (One garage space for each unit) The other unit is a 3 Bed/1ba unit with a large gated front yard. In addition to both of these units for sale, the adjacent property on the west side of this property is also for sale. That property is a nice duplex (two 2Bed/1 ba each with 1 car garages and very large private yards.) (SAX1) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
PASADENA
$488,000
MONROVIA
$419,900
Updated single level end unit on a tree lined street with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal dining, breakfast room in large kitchen, FA/CA, large patio and two car garage. New flooring, carpet, interior paint, smooth ceilings, dishwasher. Gated entrance. (M286) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451 WWW.C21VILLAGE.COM
Beautiful townhome located in Orange Grove Village, near Rose Bowl and downtown Pasadena. Offering 2 master bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, open living room with fireplace, dining room, remodeled kitchen, hardwood flooring. Cozy den, private patio. (O338) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451 626-355-1451 WWW.C21VILLAGE.COM
NEAT Secluded and updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Hardwood flooring in separate dining room, kitchen with storage Island. Living room with cozy fireplace. Oversized master bedroom with a walk-in closet. Home recently re-wired and newer double pane windows in all rooms except garage. Recessed lighting. Rear patio features both a spacious above ground hot tub and a separate upright Sauna/Steam Room for four people.(P2114) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
BALDWIN PARK
CUTE STARTER HOME
$365,000
APPLE VALLEY
ARCADIA
$348,000
SOUTHWEST PASADENA
$299,000
$369,000
CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC WWW.C21LUDECKE.COM (626) 445-0123
This 2bed/1 ba home located on a nice tree-lined street in Arcadia features new hardwood floors, newer blinds, paint and central air & heat. Also features, Separate laundry room, one car garage and large back yard with many possibilities for expansion. (MAR) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888 (WWW.CENTURY21EARLL.COM)
$518,000
$1,398,000
Breath taking! Temple city school. Granite floors, cathedral ceiling, top quality & extraordinary architectural design, family & living room w/fireplace, central air and heating, formal dining room, master suite w/steam room, office, bonus room and bar, beautiful gormet kitchen w/granite coutertops and center island, a must see.(L5924) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC WWW.C21LUDECKE.COM (626) 445-0123
This beautiful two story, home features 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, family room with fireplace and remodeled kitchen. Large outdoor patio and balcony with peaceful views of the mountains and surrounded by beautiful lush plants and flowers plus an amazing rock waterfall. Nature lovers have got to see this one! (NOR) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888 (WWW.CENTURY21EARLL.COM)
This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,700 sq. ft. of living space. Shows very well, close to shopping centers and schools. 2 car garage. Property is located on a corner lot must see to appreciate.(M3702)
SAN GABRIEL - 2 UNITS
TEMPLE CITY
$359,000
BEAUTIFULAPPLE VALLEY built in 2002. 3085 Sq.Ft. home with 1200 SF matching structure behind on 1 1/2 acres. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Kitchen with double oven. Master bedroom with patio and walk-in closet. Formal living room, family room with fireplace, dining room and kitchen with breakfast bar and nook area. Beautiful hardwood floors. French doors, plantation shutters, central vacuum system. Security system and 3 car garage.(S14002) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
Adorable home in a fantastic location. Wonderful for a first time home or investment. Open floor plan, living room, dining area, galley kitchen. Hardwood flooring, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large back yard, double detached garage. (A2854) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451 WWW.C21VILLAGE.COM
This 1 bed/1.5 ba condo is located in SW Pasadena and features a spacious living room w/frpl, large dining area, kitchen w/newer appliances, pergo floors & walk-in pantry and a large master suite w/walk-in closet. Community pool and rec room, security building with subterranean parking. All this located on a wonderful tree lined street. (PLE) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
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MONROVIA CONDO
$298,000
This fantastic home features 2 bed/3 ba (2 masters). Recently remodeled and Close to shopping, restaurants and Old Town Monrovia. Great spacious floor plan, 2 car garage, in-unit laundry, hardwood floors, crown molding, oak cabinetry, granite countertops and newer appliances. (MAY) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888 (WWW.CENTURY21EARLL.COM)
GREAT ONE LEVEL CONDO $298,000
This corner unit features 2 bed/1.75 Ba. Highly desirable one level condo north of foothill. Private entrance with large patio. Great floor plan, living room with fireplace, dining area, indoor laundry and master suite. Common area is well maintained with lovely gardens, paths and a recreation room. (FOO) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888 (WWW.CENTURY21EARLL.COM)
CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD.
(626) 301-1888
CENTURY 21 Earll, Ltd 320 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., ARCADIA Arcadia WWW.CENTURY21EARLL.COM 626.301.1888 century21earll.com DRE# : 01154618
AMAZING COMPLEX!
$269,400
This one level, 2 bed/2ba unit is in a great community complex with pool and spa, playground, clubhouse, gym and more. Large living area and the complex is close to Westfield Mall, freeways and more. (GRE) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
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MONTEREY HILLS
(626) 445-0123
20 E. FOOTHILL 105, ARCADIA21 Village Realty CENTURY 21 Ludecke, Inc. BLVD. SUITE CENTURY Arcadia WWW.C21LUDECKE.COMSierra Madre 626.445.0123 626.355.1451 c21ludecke.com c21village.com
DRE# : 01360316
LEASE $2,900
Spectacular Views! This beautiful home boast 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,198 sq. ft. of living space. living room w/ hardwood floors, glass sliding door to balcony. Kitchen features wide open floor-plan w/island and built-in appliances, dining room off kitchen. Master suite w/ fireplace and balcony with magnificent view, including master bath w/separate shower and spa tub. Oversize 2-car garage at street parking.(J4145) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC(626) 445-0123
DRE# : 01360317
FOR LEASE IN MONROVIA
$2,600
This total remolded home features 4 bed/2.5 ba, new flooring in all rooms; Berber carpet in all the bedrooms ceramic tile in kitchen and all the bathrooms and wood flooring in entry, halls living room and dining room, some new lighting, new counter, sinks and fixtures in the kitchen and the bathrooms. New window treatments on every window. This home is truly ready to move into. (ROY) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888
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