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Fo r m e r P C C P r e s i d e n t R o c h a Will Have to Pay PCC $403,827 P. 18
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Arcadia Baseball Capitalizes on Mistakes; Shuts Out Pasadena 4-0 P. 23
ENTERTAINMENT AIDS Service Center Executive Director Anthony Guthmiller (in red jacket) holds court at last year’s Big Night Out. - Photo by Terry Miller
Bogaard Takes a Bow, Tornek Takes the Spotlight
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Pasadena’s new mayor and councilmembers were sworn in Monday From left Councilman Tyron Hampton, Mayor Terry Tornek, Councilwoman Margaret McAustin and Mayor Pro Tem Gene Masuda. Steve Madison not pictured - Photo by Terry Miller
There were many more jokes like this throughout the ceremony—it was the perfect storm of Bogaardian humor: as his colleagues assailed him with accolade upon accolade (which he had to naturally deflect some-
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Drive-By Shooting Injures Two Monday Evening
By Nick Kipley On Monday, the Pasadena City Council chamber had filled up by approximately 4 p.m. with interested citizens and the family members of those sitting on the dais, who had gathered that afternoon to witness what was to be an historic civic event. After having sat since May 4th, 1999—exactly 16 years to the day—in the center seat of the Council dais, Mayor Bill Bogaard officially retired, ceding both his luxurious, executive swivel chair, and his position as Pasadena’s longtime leader to District 7 Councilmember Terry Tornek. “Now I’ve said this before,” said Bogaard at beginning the ceremony, “If I look nervous before giving a speech, it’s because I am. Now today…” after the briefest pause for effect, the Mayor continued his statement in his trademark droll delivery, “If I look relaxed …” and the room filled with laughter.
Pasadena-based AIDS Service Center (ASC), one of Los Angeles County’s most distinguished non-profits helping people living with HIV/AIDS, is apparently closing its doors. For 28 years ASC has relied on Federal monies. In 2012, the government’s funding model changed, requiring ASC to provide medical care to its clients rather than through a third party. In an effort to make certain there was no interruption in care, ASC delegated its federally contracted programs to the Pasadena Public Health Department to deliver these medical services. The transition of medical care to an outside organization reduced ASC’s overhead yet also eliminated a primary source of funding. The organi-
how), his duty as Pasadena’s most beloved leader and public official gradually became less and less about official leadership, and more of a synechdochial function.
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Two Pasadena men were wounded in a drive-by shooting Monday night. Pasadena Police said the shooting appears to be gangrelated. The incident started as 10:42 p.m. with a report of gunfire near Marengo Avenue and Parke Street. A gun was located. Officers found a 23-yearold man with gunshot wounds he was taken to a local hospital where he was listed in stable condition Monday night. About 40 minutes later a man whose hand was shot showed up at the same hospital. Police said they are looking for a dark colored sedan.
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Our Fearless Columnist, Dorothy Denne, still has her arm in a sling and subsequently cannot type any new wit and repartee this week. So, we searched high and low in our archives and found this gem from Dorothy from 2010.
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Quitcherbeefin’ By Dorothy Denne Sitting within earshot, on the outdoor dining patio, was a group of four senior men. It was a brisk morning so they sat around the table with hands in pockets or wrapped around styrofoam cups of steaming coffee. Two more arrived with a tray mounded with donuts and muffins. As they chewed,
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BY Emmy Hernandez Certified Financial Planner® Practitioner, Attorney at Law Emmy, I have three small IRAs that I’d like to combine and rollover into a new IRA. Is this still legal?
On the surface: no, it isn’t. Up until recently, combining several IRAs into a single, newly established IRA was fairly common practice. The IRS has long held a “once-peryear” rollover rule. But due to vague wording, this rule was rarely enforced. The situation has changed. In January 2014, the Federal Tax Court determined that the IRS can only allow one IRA rollover over a 365-day period. Earnest enforcement of this ruling began in January 2015. What you propose to do would constitute three rollover transactions. The first would be perfectly copasetic and tax free. The following two transfers, if done within 365 days, could incur taxation and possibly IRS penalties. There are five exceptions to this rule: 1. Conversions from a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA 2. IRA rollovers to and from company retirement plans such as 401(k)s 3. IRA first-time home buyer distributions when the home purchase is de-
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slurped, and licked fingers, I heard them lamenting about “modern times.” One complained, “You can’t have wishy, warshy, wimpy leaders or you never get anything done.” A couple of peacocks squawked at each other and I missed the next few comments. Then he added, “There is no discipline to-
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day. When I was in the military, they would have kicked my butt out with a dishonorable discharge if I did what these people do today.” Through peacock squawks, children’s laughter, and mothers’ banter, I heard snips and snatches from the men: “they’re just no good,” “don’t know what they’re doing,” “don’t care about anybody but themselves,” “just plain crooks.” I thought they were talking about government and politicians. Turned out they were talking about their church. The peacocks strutted off, looking for greener pastures filled with females. The children were herded into strollers by the young
mothe r s who, bolstered by coffee, were ready for their morning walk. Oblivious to the beauty and serenity, the men’s conversation turned to heroes. Their conclusion: there are none today. I thought about that a bit. I had to agree there is a shortage of the type hero of which they were speaking. The one whose name is recognized by all, whose life is to be admired and emulated for the betterment of mankind, a role model for young and old alike.
Yet, there is a heroism in ordinary life that people the world over are called upon to display every day. Few of us who are lucky enough to take the necessities of life for granted appreciate this quotidian drama. I stood and pushed in my chair. It was time to leave those grumpy old men, with full bellies, sitting among their crumbs and empty cups. As I passed their table I just could not resist my impulse. I dropped my cup in the trash and politely said, “Quitcherbeefin’, and count your blessings.”
William Male, Orange Tabby, Age 2, FIV+ William is just the sweetest, most kind-hearted boy you will ever meet. He’s FIV+, but, with monitoring and the right advice, this condition is easily handled. As a kitten allowed outdoors, William must have gotten attacked by unneutered feral male cats carrying the contagious FIV virus. Very injured, he was found by two wonderful people who gave him vet attention and lots of love. William is otherwise healthy, but must be kept in a separate room away
from the other house cats. They say, “William is as sweet a cat” as they’ve ever known. “He deserves a bigger life, with more rooms to explore, more windows to look out of, and a wonderful person or people to fully return the love he so freely and happily gives.” NOTE: FIV+ cats must be indoor only, preferably the only cat or with other FIV+ buddies, or monitored where there is no risk of a cat fight, as FIV is contagious if bitten. It is NOT contagious to humans or other animals, and we
will provide you with education and advice. Read corresponding article in this paper. See more pictures of William and a convenient adoption application on our website: www.lifelineforpets.org. When you adopt from Lifeline for Pets, you are getting a healthy, much-loved kitty that will fit well into your family, and we know that cat will have a lifelong home. Call (626) 676-9505 for more information, or to meet our cats.
CANDIDATES BEING SOUGHT FOR CITY OF ARCADIA BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
The Arcadia City Clerk’s Office is currently accepting applications from residents who would like to serve on a City Board or Commission. Arcadia’s Board and Commission members serve without compensation. To serve on a City board or commission, you must be 18 years or older, a registered voter and a resident of the City of Arcadia. Arcadia’s Board and Commission members serve in an advisory capacity and provide critical input on quality of life issues in Arcadia. The Arcadia Beautiful Commission, Human Resources Commission, Library Board of Trustees, Planning Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, and Senior Citizens’ Commission will have openings. Applications can be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Drive or the City’s website at www.ci.arcadia.ca.us. The deadline for submitting an application to the City Clerk’s office is May 28, 2015, with appointments expected to be made at the June 16, 2015, City Council meeting. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 574-5455 if you would like further information about Board and Commission service in the City of Arcadia.
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Elegant Black Tie Dinner Dance at Langham Hotel and Tour Celebrates Opening of Pasadena Showcase House of Design Dressed to the nines, over 250 guests attended the Premiere opening of the 2015 Pasadena Showcase House of Design on Friday, April 17th. During a beautiful spring evening guests were treated to grand tour of an eclectic 1910 English Tudor-Craftsman estate where they mingled with the designers and strolled about the newly designed spaces. Afterwards, the crowd gathered at the Langham Hotel for dinner and dancing in the Huntington Ballroom.There were welcomed with a signature cocktail, The Wentworth, which had been specially concocted to celebrate the evening.Cocktail napkins with an illustration of the House added to the festivities. “Premiere Night is a time to celebrate their hard work and thank designers
LEFT: Premiere Night Chairs: (L-R) Erin Dundee and Pam Ragus. BELOW: 2015 Pasadena Showcase House of Design Committee chairs. Core: Standing from L-R: MaryAnn Clayton, Eileen Reilly, Kathryn Hofgaarden, Brigett Guitron, Katherine Watkins, Barbara Qurtman. Sitting L-R: Stephani Tyler, Dana Marevich, Lynn Mehl, Karen Daroca. - Courtesy Photos
and members for their tireless efforts and contributions,” said Premiere Night Co-Chair Erin Dundee. “This year we only had 72 days to transform the estate, so this night was especially rewarding,” added Premiere Night Co-Chair Pam Ragus. Guests dined on a special menu presented by the
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Langham. They enjoyed a fresh tomato and mozzarella salad, grilled beef filet, herb roasted sea bass, and tasty grilled vegetables. They completed the meal with a decadent caramel mousse chocolate fudge cake.San Antonio Winery and Riboli Family Wine Estates generously donated the wine that complemented dinner. Adding to the alluring ambiance of the evening was the ethereal lighting illuminated and highlighted the beautiful floral arrangements by Drew Domenghini of Patterson’s Topiaries, Pots & Teas. The arrangements included white roses, white hydrangeas with sprays of white orchids, exquisite! Congratulations to this year’s president and board who were given unbelievable obstacles to conquer and did!
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Los Angeles Children’s Chorus Gala Bel Canto, April 14, 2014 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. (L-R) Leonard Matlin, Chris Buck, Gala Bel Cato Chair Cheryl Scheidemantle, Honoree Edward Nowak, LACC Artistic Director Anne Tomlinson, Honorees Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, LACC Executive Director Deb Lewis, and LACC Chair Jennifer Terry. - Photo by Lee Salem
Musical magic and touching accolades underscored the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) annual Gala Bel Canto honoring the Oscar and Grammy Award-winning songwriters behind Disney’s “Frozen,” Kristen AndersonLopez and Robert Lopez, and LACC President and Vice Chair Edward J. Nowak, Deputy General Counsel of The Walt Disney Company, on April 14th at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in downtown Los Angeles.The distinguished honorees were recognized for their vast contributions to the arts and entertainment worlds. The gala included heartfelt tributes and performances of delightful Disney music
by LACC choristers, led by Artistic Director Anne Tomlinson, while Leonard Maltin served as host.Presenters included LACC Board Chair Jennifer Terry and Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Richard Sherman, who presented the Rebecca Thompson Founder’s Award to Nowak, and film director Chris Buck (“Frozen,” “Pocahontas,” “Little Mermaid”) and animator/film director/screenwriter/producer John Lasseter, who bestowed the Gala Bel Canto Award upon the Lopezes. The event raised $257,000 to benefit Los Angeles Children’s Chorus’s artistic, educational, and scholarship programs.
LACC Gala Bel Canto Committee Members (L-R) Allison Merryman, Andrea Bland Dianna Lau Beggs, Chair Cheryl Scheidemantle, Michelle Hemmings, Lynn Boberg, Andrea Patzakis and Ann Sunshine. - Photo by Lee Salem
Soroptimists to Host Fashion Show Please join Soroptimist International of Altadena/Pasadena for its first “Making a Difference: Celebrating Service Agencies” luncheon event, to be held on Wednesday, May 27 at the Pasadena Hilton, 168 S. Los Robles. Soroptimists are honoring the Door of Hope and The Women’s Room at Friends In Deed, two Pasadena non-profit organizations that support women and their families. A boutique will open at 10:30
a.m., with a tea luncheon served at 11:30 a.m. The awards and a fashion show will follow. You may purchase tickets for this event at $35 through PayPal on the Altadena/Pasadena website, http://soroptimistaltapas. org. Or mail checks payable to Soroptimist Altadena/ Pasadena, P.O. Box #66, Altadena, Ca. 91003.You can also RSVP by phone to Marilyn at (626) 296-0336. Please RSVP by May 15th.
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Mother’s Day Weekend Full of Choices!! Friends of the Historical Society Annual Tea On May 9th the Friends of the Historical Society will enjoy a Tea and Vintage Fashion Show, in the gar-
dens of Carol Libby. This is an annual event and always successful.
May 10th “Beauty and the Beast” will be playing at the new Arcadia Performing
Arts Center. I am attending all three-hope to see you there!
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Over at the Museum Education Center From 4 to 8 p.m. is the symposium about Mt. Low and Pancho Barnes, both popular early day attractions. During a break REFRESHMENTS will be served by Friends of the Museum (about 6:30 p.m.) followed by the Vin Fiz Flyers Band, playing and singing songs from the same era.
Former Mayor Wuo Honored
The reorganization of the Arcadia City Council took place April 21st with a pre-council reception held on the patio adjoining the chambers, Matt Denny’s was the caterer. This is always a pleasant affair with an opportunity to visit one on one with council members. Shown here: L-R Mayor Gary Kovacic, outgoing Mayor John Wuo holds plaque presented by council colleagues, Mayor Pro-tem Roger Chandler, councilmen Sho Tay and Tom Beck. - Photo by Floretta Lauber Arcadia Chinese Association CoPresidents (L-R): Shelly Liu and Francine Chiu present Mayor John Wuo a plaque from the ACA for his year of outstanding leadership. – Photo by Floretta Lauber
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Jim Helms Honored
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 threatening fish and aquatic life. Prevent pollution; recycle used motor oil and filters! Local Certified Collection Centers that accept Used Motor Oil and Filters*: ARCADIA C&L Collision Center 132 Las Tunas Dr. (626) 445-6630 Firestone* 1500 S. Baldwin Ave. (626) 446-2164 Jiffy Lube 5 W. Huntington Dr. (626) 848-0796
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Send your letters to tmiller@beaconmedianews.com Editor: Recently I spotted a coyote in Rosemead and later heard there was one seen in San Gabriel also. It was during the daytime and these animals are fearless. He was nonchalantly walking around a vacant lot. I thought about calling animal control but didn’t because even though I wish coyotes would be tranquilized and relocated like bears, I realized this wouldn’t happen and I don’t know why they can’t be relocated. They’re just trying to survive but the danger is to pets that roam outdoors. People resent coyotes, I think, because they’re so smart and can seem to thrive everywhere—even Manhattan. They look like thin wolves and are very intelligent. I hope the Rosemead coyote survives somehow. Hopefully he can catch some rodents. Either relocate them or just leave them alone. Don’t kill them and keep pets indoors. -C. Jensen TEMPLE CITY Pasadena ACLU Commends Beacon Coverage Dear Terry, I would like to share Nick Kipley’s request for comment on police use of Lexipol to create their policies. However, I can’t find it online.
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Readers’ Impassioned Responses to Bungee Violations of Business Editor’s Note: We were pleasantly surprised at the immediate and vehement response to this article. More comments are available online at www.AzusaBeacon. com/featured/forest-service-county-planning-deptwarns-bungee-business-ofviolations/ I do not follow the logic that the best way to keep the canyon clean is to support a cleanup effort rather that to address the underlying cause of the mess in the first place. Bridge to Nowhere is the most trash ridden trail I have experienced in Southern CA, which is a shame because it is an otherwise beautiful area. I have personally hiked in behind the bungee jumping group on a weekend morning and saw empty water bottles, power bar wrappers, etc. being casually tossed aside the whole way. Not to mention the trampling off trail, being generally loud, etc.
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It’s a mess, Joe [Taglieri, who authored last week’s article “Forest Service, County Planning Dept. Warns Bungee Business of Violations”]. The bungee company has been a horrible neighbor contrary to what the guy claims. Far from being a positive impact to the environment, the trash, human waste that we have to step over or around on the way through the river is disgusting, and 99% of it is left by people who are jumping. The owner of the property should make an effort to ask people not to crap in the woods, and to be proactive about not dropping trash and maybe helping to pick it up, but ultimately the bungee person should not be allowed to do any of this in the national forest. -Mike Duncan Via AzusaBeacon.com I am the leader of the Angeles Volunteer Association. At present we operate the Crystal Lake Visitor Center and several of our members perform trail patrols on the East Fork of the SG river, the Icehouse Canyon trail, etc. our people have often found the Forest
Service parking lot at the end of the East Fork Road taped off by Bungee America for their paid customers and keeping Forest and Wilderness visitors from parking for a the day hike to the Bridge to Nowhere This iconic bridge used to be a popular destination for hikers to absorb a little history. It is now more like a zoo with “divers” and spectators yelling and shouting, Please do not grant this exploitive organization permits or zone changes. Wilderness areas are hard to find in our area! -Tom Reinberger Via AzusaBeacon.com
Outgoing Mayor of Monrovia Bids Farewell and Thanks
It has been an honor and privilege to have served this wonderful community alongside you. Reflecting back on the last twelve years I am filled with pride. Our years together are filled with major accomplishments such as the Wilderness Preserve and the Management Plan; planning and building our beautiful library; and developing our Old Town into a premiere shopping, entertainment, and dining destination. The epic struggle by this city and the region to bring the Gold Line light rail is a game changer for us all. The benefits to our community through the Station Square
development, including a new park, are unmatched and will stand as a tribute of our collective work for years to come. Together we brought new homes, condos and rentals to our community, and ensured affordable homeownership in what I believe was one of our finest hours, building new homes in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity. While we brought new residences we also protected and honored our historical homes and the spirit of our community. We have developed and nurtured one of the most dynamic leadership programs (MAP) in the entire state; revitalized our parks and playgrounds; opened the school yards for parks after school hours; developed and achieved environmental accords and goals; nurtured our youth; developed the essential Youth Employment Service (YES) program; and respected and supported our seniors. These larger projects are important, but they pale to the day-to-day interactions with our citizens. This is where you shine – where our public benefits most. Our primary focus has and will always be to protect and serve and each one of you from the police and fire to public works and every other department prove your dedication to this community through your daily actions. For this, I thank
you! Our journey hasn’t always been easy, there have been trials and obstacles in the path, but you have perservered through it all and kept this community’s best interests above all else. There are many plans and projects that we started together, or imagined together, that I will not be albe to be with you during the implementation. I take comfort knowing that you will complete these projects admirably and the goals will be achieved. While I do not know what the future holds, I do know that you will carry on and continue the work we started. You will continue these efforts in a collaborative, positive manner that enriches our community and enhances the lives of Monrovians. I will chear and delight in all of your future accomplishments. It is my hope that we can continue in some way to collaborate and that you feel you can reach out to me at any time. You have touched my life for the better and I will be eternally grateful for the many things I have learned from you. You have my encouragement, respect, and love. Thank you for being a part of my life! With love and respect, -Mary Ann Lutz April 28, 2015 MONROVIA
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she’d already left for lunch. Here I was, with a couple of hours on my hands before seeing the grandchildren. Walletless, I was also penniless and without my charge cards. I couldn’t even pass time by getting something to eat. But then an idea came to me. Half a mile away was the Orange Tree Lane Café. It’s a small, family-run shop that features sandwiches, salads, and delicious cookies. More than once when my daughter Nancy had worked at the Museum, we’d met there for a quick meal. The owners always made a fuss over our youngsters, and catered to their whims. I headed toward the Café. Warm helloes greeted me. “Do you remember me?” I asked. “Oh, sure.” “I’m Nancy’s mom, Holly’s grandma.” “I know,” she said.
“Well, I have a problem,” and I told her what it was. And to her it was no problem at all. Before long, I was enjoying my daughter’s and my favorite sandwich— egg salad on shepherd’s bread. It all seemed so smalltown, so personal, so trusting. Right here in the middle of this sprawling metropolis with its millions of people! But I shouldn’t have been surprised, I guess. After my daughter died a couple of years ago, the Orange Tree Lane Café ladies had placed a photo in memory of Nancy on one of their shelves. Epilogue Of course I promptly sent the money for my lunch and a small thank-you note. A few weeks later I stopped in again for lunch at the Orange Tree Lane Café. They pointed out my note that they’d tacked onto a bulletin board. Yes, right here in the middle of a sprawling metropolis … .
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Empowering employees expands their skills and capabilities. It also strengthens their commitment to the company. Sometimes, though, managers are reluctant to empower their employees fearing loss of control, diminished authority, or doubts that employees will make sound decisions. But, when done right, the many benefits of empowerment serve as the foundation of organizational success and effectiveness. Here are some tips to empower others. Delegate Decisions: Consider decisions that can be made at lower levels of the organization and delegate them. Figure out who in the organization possesses the “right stuff” (judgment, skills, expertise) to make decisions and empower them to do so. Show support for their decisions and give constructive feed-
back along the way. Share Information: Managers who consistently communicate the good, bad, and ugly about the organization empower their employees with information. This also lets employees see the big picture, including what’s on the horizon in the near and long term. The clearer the picture is to employees, the better equipped they are to perform well and feel empowered. Also, when employees understand the big picture they’re more apt to make suggestions that fit with organizational needs and goals. Frequent Feedback: Let employees know how they are doing, especially with work assignments and decisions that you have empowered them with. Employees who are new to a project or have been given decisionmaking authority can benefit from constructive feed-
back and assurance about their capabilities. Feedback fosters empowerment. Express Appreciation: Employees who feel appreciated are more apt to perform and contribute at a higher level. Appreciation also helps increase satisfaction and empowerment because employees feel valued. Look for opportunities to express your appreciation for work well done. Empowerment encourages employees to make decisions and handle assignments that affect the work environment. That’s a powerful thing.
Azusa Pacific University student Tyler Laird, a Arcadia resident, won the Frank G. Brooks Award for his organismal/ecology presentation at the Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) National Biological Honor Society at CSUMonterey Bay. Laird's research deals with an entomopathogenic fungus and its ability to kill subterranean termites. Seven APU students
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Who’s Afraid of Kitty FIV? As part of our continuing desire to focus on those in our community who care for unwanted animals, we are highlighting here the work that animal rescue organizations and individuals do in helping homeless pets find homes. Making a difference, one pet at a time …
by Darlene papa Does having a serious condition affect who a cat really is? Answer: NO! Philosophy aside, and with apologies to Shakespeare, “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Does having a serious condition affect the adoptability of that cat? Answer: YES, sadly--but let me dispel the fear. Pets with special needs are the most difficult to adopt. Yet, many of them need very little work. One such condition that seems to be increasing is FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus). This is similar to AIDS in humans, in that it attacks the immune system. It is transmitted through blood-tainted bites and deep scratches, from infected cats, and can also pass (but rarely) from an infected pregnant female to her unborn kittens. FIV is not contagious to humans or other species. Most cats become infected because of being allowed outdoors and engaging in fights with other cats. How does this translate to an FIV+ cat who needs a home? The condition, like AIDS,
progresses in stages, but a very careful pet owner can help the cat live quite a long life by monitoring the cat’s health, keeping it indoors, and either being the only kitty, or be with another FIV+ buddy. At Lifeline for Pets, as well as at other rescue organizations, FIV+ cats can take SO LONG to be adopted, if at all. We are all trying to get the word out to not be afraid to adopt an FIV+ kitty. It is really not hard at all, if advice is followed. Last month, we were thrilled when one of our FIV+ cats was recently adopted! “Chip” is a big love, and very mild-mannered. We promoted him everywhere, but we were worried that we’d have him forever. People loved him, but as soon as they heard he was FIV+ they
turned away. Finally, a wonderful woman called. She had seen Chip’s cute video online, and wanted to give him a real home, with two dog buddies. She was not afraid. Happy ending: Chip has found nirvana! However, Chip is one of the lucky ones. We currently have two other adorable FIV+ males on our website for adoption, and we urge you to see them and their videos. “Cheeks,” age seven now, is mellow, sweet with
everyone, and loves to give kisses. He needs a true, forever home, but keeps getting passed over.
Our most recent FIV+ kitty is “William,” a young, happy boy who will do anything for a belly rub! We sincerely hope that William does not have to wait long for a home that will return the love that he so freely gives. See him at Cat of the Week in this paper. Both of these cats would make the right homes truly blessed. Still afraid of FIV? Hope not! Google more info, but you can start here: http://bestfriends.org/ Resources/FAQs-AboutFeline-ImmunodeficiencyVirus-FIV. Cheeks and William may be found at http:// www.lifelineforpets.org/ cat-pad.html and there are many other shelters and rescues where similar cases await a loving home. Could one home be yours?
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Yard Sale in Sierra Madre The City of Sierra Madre Senior Community Commission is hosting the 5th Annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. located in the Sierra Vista Park (611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd). Community organizations and members are invited to come together with their neighbors to participate in a community yard sale. The fee for a selling space is $30 and a yard sale permit does not need to be purchased; proceeds will benefit senior programs and activities. Alternatively, you may donate items to the Senior Community Commission booth to be sold on the Commission’s behalf. If you would like to participate in the Community Yard Sale, you must register in person at the City Hall, located at 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024. The Community Yard Sale is expanded again in 2015 and will encompass the west parking lot and basketball court in Sierra Vista Park.The deadline to register is Thursday, May 28 or until spaces are filled. Spots are filled on a first come, first serve basis.
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During ‘Be Bear Aware’ Month CDFW Reminds Public to Stash Food and Trash May is Be Bear Aware Month and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminds the public to act responsibly when in bear country. Spring is the time of year when California's black bears emerge from their winter dens in search of food. Because bears are attracted to anything edible or smelly, their search often leads them into campsites and residential neighborhoods, where trash and food is readily available. There are an estimated 35,000 bears in California. Throughout spring and summer, CDFW receives many calls when bears break into homes, rummage through trash bins and raid campsites. These bears are often labeled "nuisance" bears, but in reality they are just doing what comes naturally to them, foraging for food. "During this extreme drought, it is particularly important that people who visit or live near bear habitat keep their food and trash secure at all times," said Jesse Garcia, CDFW's Bear Program manager. "These dry conditions are forcing some bears to travel longer distances in search of food and water, and sometimes these forays lead them into populated areas where bearhuman conflicts occur. Bears that become conditioned to human sources of food and lose their fear of people can be become dangerous and often must be killed in order to protect public safety." Tips for Bear-proofing your Home, Rental or Timeshare: Bears have keen noses and can smell an easy meal from miles away. They can easily tear a front door off its hinges if they smell food left out on the kitchen counter. The best defense against
bear break-ins is not to attract them to your property by following these tips: -Purchase and properly use a bear-proof garbage container.
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-Wait to put trash out until the morning of collection day. -Don't leave trash, groceries or animal feed in your car. -Keep garbage cans clean and deodorize them with bleach or ammonia. -Keep barbecue grills clean and stored in a garage or shed when not in use. -Only provide bird feeders during November through March and make them inaccessible to bears. -Don't leave any scented products outside, even nonfood items such as suntan lotion, insect repellent, soap or candles. -Keep doors and windows closed and locked. -Consider installing motion-detector alarms and/or electric fencing. -Harvest fruit off trees as soon as it is ripe, and promptly collect fruit that falls. -Securely block access to potential hibernation sites such as crawl spaces
under decks and buildings. Facts about Black Bears: There are two sub-species of American black bear in California: the northwestern black bear and the California black bear. They range in color from blonde to black, with cinnamon brown being the most common. There are an estimated 35,000 bears in California. Black bears will seek to avoid confrontation with humans. If encountered, always leave them an escape route. Males are much larger than females and can weigh up to 500 pounds, although average weight is about 300 pounds. Black bears can sprint up to 35 mph and they are strong swimmers and great tree climbers. A typical wild bear diet consists of berries, plants, nuts, roots, honey, honeycomb, insects, larvae, carrion and small mammals. As winter approaches, bears will forage for food up to 20 hours a day, storing enough fat to sustain them through hibernation. Bears often hibernate in large hollow trees 40 to 60 feet off the ground. Bears that are accustomed to people can become too bold and lose their fear of humans. The 110th Congress of the United States passed Senate Resolution 347 designating May as Be Bear Aware and Wildlife Stewardship Month. For more information, including bear-proof containers and where to buy them, please visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/Keep-Me-Wild/ Products.
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Hip Dive, Hot Showtunes: “An Evening of Classic Broadway” at Rockwell Table & Stage by courtney blackburn
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hen you think of “dinner theatre,” it’s not hard to conjure an image of ladies in long dresses and men in ties watching overblown actors and past-their-prime performers slink on stage while expensive food is toted by snooty waiters. Happily, that was not the case at Rockwell Table & Stage’s “An Evening of Classic Broadway,” presented by Fraser Entertainment. Friend Helen and I trotted down to have a look… The date: Wednesday night, April 22. The time: 8 o’clock, sharp. The place: Rockwell Table & Stage, a blink-and-you’ll-walk-rightby-its-unassuming-grey-façade in Los Feliz Village, Los Angeles. And inside… A platter of mac n’ cheese—with bacon, broccoli, and oozy goodness-and a cold lemonade landed on our small table. The place was packed with gals in jeans or flirty dresses, guys in button-down shirts, all ages, all races, all shapes and sizes. A relaxed atmosphere,
but a heavy strain of “hipness” ran through the entire place. Over the laughter and chatter, soft strains of “All I Ask of You”—the love song from Phantom of the Opera—hinted at the live performance that was to come, just three feet away on a slightly raised stage. “An Evening of Classic Broadway” was moments away. It intended to give “a great way to celebrate Broadway Your Way on Earth Day enjoying songs from classic musicals performed by a cast of singers from Broadway, television and film.” A piano sat stage left. Microphone stands floated to the right. And right on cue, the Piano Man appeared: Brad Ellis, musical director of this “one evening only” event and current cast member on “Glee,” Fox’s hit musical television show. He plays the piano there, too. Brad introduced himself, the show, and promptly
began—playing “I Love A Piano,” from Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. His delivery was skilled and humorous, and set everyone laughing. And thusly the musi-
his music oftentimes a voice in itself. The magnificently talented Joanne O’Brien gave a Julie Andrews medley—and she sounded just like Julie Andrews! She also touched
cal show proceeded, with talented singers and performers--Will Collyer, Louise Mary Cornillez, Savannah Leigh, Kelly Lester, Alex Newell, Joanne O’Brien and Jeffrey Polk—carrying the audience through sweet songs, sad songs, wistful songs, sly songs, sassy songs, and even power ballads that brought down the house. Throughout it all, Brad Ellis played the piano,
on a more melancholy note with “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,” a riveting and delicate performance. Alex Newell (also of “Glee” fame) showed both raw power and sophistication in his turns on “Big, Blonde, and Beautiful” (Hairspray) and “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” (Dreamgirls)—a divisive song, (I dislike it, my friend loves it) but it was performed perfectly. My personal favorite? A tie— between Louise Mary Cornillez’s “Stars and the Moon” (Songs for a New World), a beautifully sung
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least, Kelly Lester brought a delicacy, maturity, and beauty in both voice and precense. She sang a tremulous but hopeful, “Will He Like Me?” (She Loves Me) and a rollicking duet “What Is This Feeling?” (Wicked) with Dianne Fraser, a talent and driving force for Fraser Entertainment Group. An audience sing-along “Give My Regards to Broadway” (Little Johnny Jones) brought everyone to their feet, and a standing ovation kept them there as the stars took their bows. And, promptly two hours after the performance began, it ended. What did we think? The food was delicious, and the drinks endless—free refills for $3.50! And the show? Needless to say (again), the show was amazing. These are real, live, in-the-flesh stars, and they sang to us from mere feet away, as if in the comfort of a dining room. The performances made us laugh, swallow a tear, and cheer the house down. That Wednesday night, every seat in the house sold out. But! There’s very good news: “An Evening of Classic Broadway” has been invited back to Rockwell for a return engagement. Stay tuned for cast announcement for Tuesday, June 16th. (An Evening of Classic Broadway Facebook) and information on how to get your tickets and experience first-rate musical theater and a delicious dinner! A few other shows being put on at Rockwell include Romeo & Juliet: Love is a Battlefield, The Unathorized Musical Parody of Cruel Intentions, and Cabaret for a Cause—see all the things you can see while you eat at http://rockwell-la.inticketing.com. Rockwell Table & Stage is located at 1714 N. Vermont Ave. in Los Angeles 90027. Other shows presented by Fraser Entertainment Group include Starr Quality, Actors Fund Benefit and Tribute to Rick Starr, and Gifts of Love: the Words and Music of Stephen Schwartz, both at the Catalina Jazz Club, as well as the fournight, four-venue Actors Fund benefit concert event, Cabaret Is Alive And Well And Living In Los Angeles directed by David Galligan, which returns for a second engagement this fall. Learn more about Fraser Entertainment Group at www. fraserentertainmentgroup. com.
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aranatha High School recently held their Spring Performing Arts Showcase titled, “Back to the Future.” In honor of the school’s 50th anniversary the event highlighted music and dance from every decade Maranatha has been in existence. From the sixties to the two-thousands, Maranatha’s Orchestra, Advanced Orchestra, Mixed Ensemble, and Dance Company students took the audience on a journey through the music and dance of Maranatha’s past five decades. For Beatles fans, there was a dance routine set to “Come Together” and the Mixed Ensemble sang “All You Need Is Love.” Those that were more into ‘leisure suits and glitter balls’ enjoyed a special combined medley called “Disco Fever.” “The Magnificent Seven” and “Footloose” movie themes and Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” were performed as well. Since the heritage of Maranatha is grounded in Christian faith, different decades of sacred music were also woven into the evening. Over 75 students performed inthe exciting culmination of this year’s Maranatha Performing Arts calendar.
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Music--Not Under “Normal” Circumstances by Trevor stamp I want to hear it. And it was like “alright, I think this is going to be an album. What songs do I have that kind of document what I want to say right now?” That turned out to be Crude Folk. It’s just very crudely done. TS: What is it like recording in that DIY style? JN: It’s like, total freedom. You’re in the moment and you can kind of say what it is you’re trying to say. And you don’t have any limitations. You don’t have restrictions. There’s nobody to censor you. If I want to say s***, I can say it in my song. I don’t care. TS: One of the songs on the album is about your son; can you talk a little bit about that? JN: My son was d i a g nosed with
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going. Right by your side.” TS: You also teach music, can you talk about that? JN: I teach here in Sierra Madre, have a little music store called Rockin’ Rollers. My approach to teaching is to meet every student at their level and see what they have to offer and pull it out of them. I don’t use a book, very natural way of working. My purpose as a musician is to inspire others to create, do my own creating and maybe through that, inspire others. And be a facilitator to shine the way for somebody else. TS: If there were only one thing you can teach [about music] to these students, what would it be? JN:It’s something y o u
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Joe Normal doesn’t aim for perfection; he’s all about expression. His latest selfproduced album, Crude Folk, has an authentic lo-fi sound. He achieved the album’s DIY sound through the aid offamiliar household items in the small confines of his home. JoeNormal’s creativityis bred from his desire to document his life for others to experience. Through hismusic, and the students he teaches, Joe Normal leads anything but a “normal” life. The Sierra Madre artist sat down with Beacon Media News to discuss his latest album, his philosophy on music, and his approach to teaching. Trevor Stamp: Your new album is called Crude Folk, which goes along with the DIY approach you have with this album. Can you explain a little about that? Joe Normal: As a songwriter, you’re in your little space and you’re working on your material, and you don’t really have a vision for it except for you just want to get it out there. We don’t have the big studios and the big budgets, but I like the way this sounds; I like the way it feels. It just feels like
strives for this perfect sound, this perfect recording. It’s not real, it’s all manipulative, it’s all tweaked to death. But the real deal is a person with a guitar, a pencil, and a piece of paper. And that’s what it’s about. It’s that pure expression, not perfection. That’s what I try to teach people. TS: It’s interesting that you use the word “document” when describing how you write your music. Why do you use that word? JN: I think of the experience as a journey. If I don’t document it, then I don’t exist. For me it’s really important that what I create or what comes through me is available to my children, available to anybody that’s looking for something or stumbles upon it. That shows that I exist, even if I’m not here. That’s important to me, that’s what a life is. Joe Normal’s music can be found at www.joenormalusa.com . He will also be at The Roar Room in La Crescenta on May 15 at 8 p.m. Check out the story online at Sierramadreweekly. com on Thursday night for the full video interview to learn more.
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Pasadena Residents Star in ‘An L.A. Journey— The Story of Lorenzo Alfredo’ Pasadena residents, actors Blanca Melchor and Carmelo Alvarez, will star in CASA 0101 Theater’s World Premiere production of An L.A. Journey – The Story of Lorenzo Alfredo, co-written by Emmanuel Deleage and Lorenzo Alfredo and directed by Emmanuel Deleage. The production will be presented on the theater’s Main Stage located at 2102 East First Street (at St. Louis Street), Boyle Heights, CA 90033 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and on Sundays at 5 p.m., May 8 – June 7, 2015. Blanca Melchor will portray the pivotal role of Olivia, while Carmelo Alvarez will portray the roles of Hector and Money Exchanger. An L.A. Journey, The Story of Lorenzo Alfredo chronicles the true life journey of
Lorenzo, an 11-year K’iche Mayan homeless orphan, from Guatemala City to Los Angeles. With the help of Olivia, a tortilla maker escaping an abusive relationship, the lively duo braves many dangers in a 13-month epic trek while attempting to cross two borders. Tickets are $20 per person for General Admission; $17 per person for Students and Seniors; and $15 per person for Boyle Heights residents. Discounts for Groups of 10 or more will be available at $15 per person. Free Parking is available on several streets surrounding the theatre and on Fridays and Saturdays only at the Boyle Heights City Hall Parking Lot located at 2130 East First Street (at Chicago Street) by entering the lot from Chicago Street; the lot
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A day-by-day look at events and activities in the San Gabriel Valley this week Free Fair Housing Workshop (May 7 @ 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Garvey Community Center, 9108 Garvey Ave.) Learn about your legal rights and responsibilities. Free - ROSEMEAD May 8 (Friday) May 8 (Friday)
"The Odd Couple" (May 8 - June 27 @ 8 p.m., Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.)What makes The Odd Couple such an enduring favorite? 1. It is very, very funny. 2. Audiences love to see it. The plot is straightforward: Two guys, both with broken marriages, move in together. Oscar has an eight-room, rentcontrolled New York apartment. There’s plenty of space, so this should work out, right? But Oscar lives comfortably and easily and is rather a slob. Felix, on the other hand, is a neat-freak, to the extent that Freud would call him analretentive. Worlds collide and hilarity ensues. Tickets $25, Seniors (65+) $22,Students (age 13 to 21) $15, Children 12 and under $12. Call (626) 355-4318 or visit www.sierramadreplayhouse.org - SIERRA MADRE Friday Movie Matinees (May 8, 15 @ 1 p.m., Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St.) Great films captivate us with imaginary worlds brought to life. May 8: The Imitation Game (2014, PG-13) starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightly. May 15: Annie (2014, PG) starring Quvenzhané Wallis and Jamie Foxx. Free - PASADENA "Spring Concert" (May 8 - 9 @ 8 p.m., Caltech's Ramo Auditorium) The Caltech Glee Club, Caltech-Occidental Symphony and Caltech Chamber Singers present their spring concert on Friday.Admission is free and no tickets are required. For more information, please call (626) 3953295 or visit music.caltech. edu - PASADENA May99(Saturday) (Saturday) May
Mother's Day Gift Workshop (May 9 @ 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Descanso Gardens) Make mom an all-natural
body scrub with essential oils in this DIY workshop taught by Laura Emanuel of The Body Bar Party Company. Program is open to all ages and skill levels. Co-produced with People's Pop-Up. $30 includes materials. Register at peoplespopup.com/descanso - LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE "The Elliots" (May 9 June 7 @ 8 p.m., Fremont Centre Theatre, 1000 Fremont Ave.) World premiere adaptation of Jane Austen's novel Persuasion. Mother’s Day May 10 performance is preceded
on composting, worm composting, water-wise gardening and grasscycling. Bring your friends and neighbors! Presented by the City of Los Angeles. Free - PASADENA "Beauty and the Beast" Ballet (May 9 - 10 @ 2 p.m., Arcadia Performing Arts Center) Treat your mother to a memorable afternoon filled with a romantic love story through the magic of ballet with brilliant dancing, beautiful sets and dazzling costumes! Learn more at: ipballet.org - ARCADIA
volunteer fair, shopping corner, food, massages, beauty makeovers, retirement and financial advice and more. Free. More information at www. goldenfuturesexpos.com - PASADENA
Antique Market (May 9 @ 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 122 S. California Ave.)A growing list of local antique dealers will participate in the next antique market. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the building fund for the historic 1926 church. tems for sale
EDITOR’S PICK OF THE WEEK “The Odd Couple” Friday, May 8
What makes The Odd Couple such an enduring favorite? 1. It is very, very funny. 2. Audiences love to see it. The plot is straightforward: Two guys, both with broken marriages, move in together. Oscar has an eight-room, rent-controlled New York apartment. There’s plenty of space, so this should work out, right? But Oscar lives comfortably and easily and is rather a slob. Felix, on the other hand, is a neat-freak, to the extent that Freud would call him anal-retentive. Worlds collide and hilarity ensues. Tickets $25, Seniors (65+) $22,Students (age 13 to 21) $15, Children 12 and under $12. Call (626) 355-4318 or visit www.sierramadreplayhouse.org
by Afternoon Tea at noon. Tickts $25. Students and seniors $20. Except Mother’s Day, $34 (includes Afternoon Tea) and Opening Night (all seats $25). Preview $15. Call (866) 811-4111 or visit www.fremontcentretheatre.com - SOUTH PASADENA
Smart Gardening Workshop (May 9 @ 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St.) Improve your lawn and garden and reduce waste! This beginner class will provide hands-on instruction
non-members. Free for members - ARCADIA
ACF Glendale 40th Anniversary (May 9 @ 7:30 p.m., Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd.) This performance will be in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Armenian Cultural Foundation [ACF] Glendale Chapter. It will feature Armenian singers, Nersik Ispiryan, Arabo Ispiryan, and guest singers, and will include one dance by Hamazkayin’s Ani Dance Group. The program will be in English and Armenian. Visit www.alextheatre.org/event/acf-glendale40th-anniversary - GLENDALE May May10 10(Sunday) (Sunday)
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Mother's Day Concert (May 10 @ 3:30 p.m., Dabney Lounge, Caltech) Enjoy music of Romantic masters Mendelssohn, Brahms, and Rachmaninoff performed by outstanding Caltech student musicians. For details go to music.caltech.edu. Free - PASADENA
We HEART Moms Day! (May 10 @ 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., One Colorado, 41 Hugus Alley) Event is FREE and open to all Mamas*(but only Mom gets the royal treatment). This Sunday Funday is all about Mom! And we’re treating her like a queen - with mimosas, massages, mini manis, mini cupcakes, music, photo booth memories and more! Mom can also enter Mama’s Choice Giveaway for a chance to win a $500 certificate to the One Colorado store or restaurant of her choosing - PASADENA Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo (May 9 @ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St.)Attention baby boomers, seniors, friends and family members: you do not want to miss this! The once-per-year event will offer an abundance of information, resources, education and fun for baby boomers and seniors 50 and older. It will feature health screenings, informative speakers and seminars, drawings, entertainment, a mini job and
will include decorative pieces, jewelry, accent furniture, collectibles and more. A food table will also be provided. Information on participating in future markets may contact (909) 560-2087. Free - MONROVIA
Geranium Society Show & Sale (May 9 @ 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ayres Hall, L.A. Arboretum) The International Geranium Society, Los Angeles branch, presents this wonderful annual display of geraniums. Free with admission for
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Great Literature Discussion Group (May 11 @ 11 a.m., Lamada Park Branch Library, 140 S. Altadena Dr.) Adults gather weekly to discuss the selected classic. For more information call (626) 744-7266. Free - PASADENA NaNoWriMo Writing Group (May 11 @ 6 p.m., Conference Room, Arcadia Library) November is National Novel Writing Month, but that doesn't mean you can't write during the other 11 months! Join like-minded writers eve-
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ry week as you create your masterpiece. Meets every Monday night. Questions? Call (626) 821-5569. Free - ARCADIA May 12 May 12(Tuesday) (Tuesday)
Musical Trivia ( May 12, 19, 26 @ 9 a.m., Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St.) The Professor of Trivia will help you exercise your memory and relive past happy experiences using music of the ‘40s and ‘50s. Vie for prizes by answering simple questions while listening to music of that era. Presented by Dr. Ray Ceniceroz, professor of music at East Los Angeles College. Free - PASADENA
Book Soup: The Life of Saul Bellow (May 12 @ 7 p.m., 8818 Sunset Blvd.) Zachary Leader discusses and signs The Life of Saul Bellow: To Fame and Fortune, 19151964. For much of his adult life, Saul Bellow was the most acclaimed novelist in America, the winner of, among other awards, the Nobel Prize in Literature, three National Book Awards, and the Pulitzer Prize. Through detailed exploration of Bellow's writings, and the private history that informed them, Leader chronicles a singular life in letters, offering original and nuanced accounts not only of the novelist's development and rise to eminence, but of his many identities--as writer, polemicist, husband, father, Chicagoan, Jew, American. Call (310) 659-3110 or visit www.booksoup.com - WEST HOLLYWOOD May May13 13(Wednesday) (Wednesday)
Learn to Code (May 13 @ 7 p.m., Pasadena Central Library, 285 E. Walnut St.) Held in the Sun Room. For teens and adults. For more information, please call Carlyn Maw (917) 319-2883 or email carlyn.maw@gmail.com. Free - PASADENA *Note for readers: Be sure to check with the affiliated cities and event locations to ensure event prices, availability, locations, and/or cancellations
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Closure of Longtime AIDS Service Center Leaves Gap in Health Services
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zation has not been able to replace that funding despite the generous support of many individuals and companies in the local community. ASC’s cessation of operations also means that “Big Night Out,” the organization’s annual gala fundraiser normally scheduled for the beginning of May, will not be held but may continue in support of another nonprofit organization. Pasadena Now quoted Andrea Vining, chair of ASC’s board of directors: “We thank everyone who has sustained our efforts over the past 28 years to educate the public about HIV/AIDS; support those with HIV/AIDS; and to remove the stigma associated with this disease. We ask supporters to continue this effort because, despite advances in drug therapies that have extended the lives of those with HIV/AIDS, there are still more than 1.2 million people in the United States living with HIV, and almost 1 in 7 or 14 percent of them are unaware of their infection. With or without an ASC, the fight against HIV/AIDS must continue.” Pasadena Independent spoke with the former Executive Director, Anthony Guthmiller, last Friday afternoon. “It’s bittersweet,” Guthmiller said. “We closed the doors Feb. 28 but were hoping to work with ChapCare…
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“Unfortunately, that partnership did not work out.” Guthmiller said that the timing is bad for the San Gabriel Valley as no one stressed the educational aspect of sex other than ASC. In fact, Guthmiller said the majority of public schools do not offer health education classes which, of course, were mandatory when this reporter was in high school. Guthmiller had been with ASC for 14 years and at present is exploring several options. “I have a heavy heart.” The news of ASC closing comes at a crucial time in the city of Pasadena’s Health arena. The city Health Dept. will be laying off several people in the nottoo-distant future … leaving lower income clients with few options for healthcare or sex education. Guthmiller also said that although the previous Director of Public Health, Dr. Eric Walsh, was a supporter of ASC, “They didn’t move forward with our ideas and we never really had a relationship with Pasadena Health Dept.” As for the future of lowcost health care, “ChapCare has the biggest potential …” Guthmiller said. “However, they have no HIV experience.” The closure of ASC creates a “huge vacuum in the community … .” he finished.
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legally possessed and was not the cause of the fire. The evacuated residents were allowed to return to their homes shortly after. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the LA County Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Arson/Explosives Detail. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Altadena Station at (626) 798-1131. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the websitehttp:// lacrimestoppers.org.
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Aide to Kamala Harris, 2 Others Accused of Impersonating Police Officers In late January letters from the “Masonic Fraternal Police Department” (MFPD) were sent via United States mail and were addressed to Chiefs of select law enforcement agencies throughout Southern California. The letters were sent to advise these Chiefs that “David Henry” had been elected as Chief of the MFPD, which immediately created suspicion and confusion within the law enforcement community. Shortly after law enforcement agencies began receiving letters, many began receiving calls from an individual who identified himself as “Chief Deputy Director Brandon Kiel,” re-
bers of MFPD, his suspicions were aroused when they could not answer basic questions about MFPD’s jurisdiction and overall department mission. The group claimed that they were descendants of the “Knights Templar” and that their police agency had been in existence for 3000 years. Additionally, they claimed that MFPD had sovereign jurisdiction in 33 States and across the border in Mexico. Detectives conducted a thorough investigation in collaboration with several law enforcement agencies and determined MFPD was not a legitimate police agency. On April 29th, 2015,
Impersonating a Peace Officer. He was booked at Santa Clarita Valley Station on April 30th. Hayes, also a resident of Santa Clarita, was arrested for Impersonating a Peace Officer and booked at Santa Clarita Valley Station on April 30th, 2015. Kiel, a resident of Los Angeles, was arrested for Impersonating a Peace Officer and Misuse of a Government Identification. He was booked at Santa Clarita Valley Station on April 30, 2015.Detectives believe these three suspects were attempting to deceive individuals in the community as to their status as law enforcement officials for a pur-
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questing meetings with each agency’s chief. Kiel is an aid to California Attorney General Kamala Harris. Brandon Kiel, the deputy director of community affairs at the California Department of Justice, has been placed on administrative leave according to The Los Angeles Times. Two others, David Henry and Tonette Hayes, were also placed in custody. Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department began their involvement with this investigation when a meeting was scheduled with Captain Roosevelt Johnson of Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. During Captain Johnson’s meeting with mem-
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Detectives, deputies from Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau served search and arrest warrants in the 28000 block of Linda Vista Street and the 17000 Block of Sierra Highway, in the City of Santa Clarita. Three individuals were arrested and identified as 46 year-old David Henry, 56 year-old Tonette Hayes, and 36 year-old Brandon Kiel. During the search of the above two locations, detectives recovered badges, identification cards, weapons, uniforms, police type vehicles and other law enforcement equipment. Henry, a resident of Santa Clarita, was arrested for Perjury Under Oath and
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pose yet to be determined. Investigators also believe there may be other individuals associated with this organization. This case is still under active investigation and detectives are asking the public’s assistance and encourage those with information to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Emergency Operations Bureau - Sheriff’s Intelligence Unit, Detective Amalia Hernandez at (323) 980-2211.If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http:// lacrimestoppers.org.
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Alex Solis Appointed to CHRB Seat Vacated by Bo Derek Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the appointment of jockey Alex Solis to the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB). This followed the resignation of Bo Derek, who served nearly seven years on the Board, most recently as 1st Vice Chair. CHRB Chairman Chuck Winner expressed high praise for both. “I’m very pleased that the Governor appointed Alex to the Board. Having a rider will bring a new dimension to our process that has been missing,” said Chairman Winner. “I’ve known Alex since he began riding in California. He’s a terrific jockey and a man of integrity, who is well respected throughout the industry.” “I’m looking forward to adding another perspective to the Board,” said Commissioner Solis. “I have 34 years of experience in the racing industry. I’ve been on top of horses and I’ve been in the backside. I’ve associated with many great horsemen. I feel that I have a good understanding of the industry.” Chairman Winner
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continued, “Vice Chair Bo Derek has been an outstanding commissioner. She has worked tirelessly as a leading advocate for the health and safety of the horse and the rider. I personally learned a great deal from working with Bo on the Board and as a member of her committee that dealt with equine medication and track safety. There can be no doubt that the horses, the riders, and the industry are much the better because of the work of Bo Derek.” As a commissioner since July 15, 2008, and chair of the Medication and Track Safety Committee, Ms. Derek helped insure the health, safety and welfare of horses and riders by leading efforts to improve
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the construction and use of riding crops; require riders to wear improved safety helmets and safety vests; greatly restrict the use of a wide range of medications, such as anabolic steroids; implement the process for voiding claims (purchases) of horses that demonstrate unsoundness following their races; and insure that every racetrack and approved training facility has immediate access to ambulances and paramedic services. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to have been able to work on welfare and safety issues from the inside of the sport I love,” she said. “And I’m thrilled that Alex Solis is joining the Board. He has so much to offer.”
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Former PCC President Rocha Will Have to Pay PCC $403,826.55 Los Angeles County Superior Court judge Joanne O’Donnell rejected a $403,000 resignation contract with former embattled Pasadena City College President Mark Rocha Wednesday after deciding the board of trustees broke open government laws when they made the deal in a closed session meeting. Rocha, who had been under considerable fire last year for a number of remarks, resigned and got a whopping 18 months of severance pay in August. However, it has been revealed that the abrupt resignation and disbursement came about as a result of Rocha threatening litigation against the board of trustees because of a board member’s comments to the press. Judge Joanne O’Donnell’s ruling means Rocha will have to repay PCC $403,826.55 Rocha left PCC last August after a turbulent time at the college. The lawsuit to overturn the payout was set by Californians Aware, a nonprofit501c . Californians Aware
originally filed the suit against the board in September 2014. Kelly Aviles, Californians Aware’s legal representative in this case, told the PCC Courier that she was pleased by the outcome of the case. “We can only make sure that PCC follows the right process,” Aviles said. “Far too often are these decisions made without properly disclosing what the closed session items are. That is usually because the organization wants to do this without anyone knowing.” It is duly noted that Dr. Rocha’s time at PCC was peppered with considerable controversy almost from the time he was introduced five years ago. From the vote of no confidence; to the publicly humiliating way he and others handled the commencement speaker fiasco last year. The Board of Trustees was heavily criticized for inviting Oscar-winning alumnus Dustin Lance Black to deliver the commencement address, then rescinding it over concerns about an illegally obtained sex video
featuring the s c r e e n w r i t e r. They invited him again and Black spoke. Rocha has consistently let the school be in the public eye, but for the wrong reasons. A negative stain has been etched on the walls of PCC. Faculty had taken two no-confidence votes in him and Dr. Mark Rocha. - Photo by Terry Miller conducted an online review of that the replacement comRocha’s leadership that pro- mencement speaker would duced scathing results, with be Dr. Eric Walsh, Pasadena’s most respondents saying he director of public health. had done a poor job of guid- Only to discover that Walsh ing the school. was vehemently anti-gay. “Fascist approach to Black eye indeed, for Pasaleadership,” one wrote. dena too. Walsh was placed “Rocha is destroying PCC,” on paid administrative leave another said, according to a and the story got even more report in the LA Times. complicated. PCC gave itself a “black The public embarrasseye” according to a Los An- ment of the Walsh saga comgeles Times report over the bined with the anti-gay slings rescinded commencement and arrows pointed in the dispeech invitation to Oscar- rection of actor Dustin Black winning screenwriter Dustin and then the re-invitation, Lance Black, it announced which was accepted by Black in the eleventh hour, closed a dark chapter on the campus. Rocha was appointed A deadly citrus tree disease called president of PCC in 2010. In October, the PCC Board Huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening of Trustees voted unanidisease has been found in your area and mously to extend Rocha’s is threatening citrus trees that have been contract through 2017 and raise his salary by $10,000 growing in local backyards for decades. to $254,135 a year starting The disease is spread by a pest called on July 1. the Asian citrus psyllid and it has no We requested more information from the Interim cure. Infected trees will die. Trees Superintendent, Robert Millinfected with HLB must be removed to er. David Steinman returned protect other trees in the area and the our request via email on behalf of Dr. Miller, saying only: community’s citrus. While researchers “The Board is aware are looking for long-term solutions of the Court’s ruling and is for HLB, we must do what we can now considering next steps. The to protect our local trees. Board cannot comment further as the matter concerns Follow these tips: pending litigation.” •Inspect trees regularly for the disease. •Call 800-491-1899 if you suspect your HLB causes uneven tree has been infected. yellowing of leaves. •Cooperate with local agriculture crews who may ask to access your property to inspect or remove infected trees. Bert J. (Hans David•Do not move citrus plants into or out son), physician and Execuof the area. tive Director of the South• When grafting, use registered ern California Medical Infected trees will die. Museum, will present an budwood with source documentation. illustrated lecture on the medical care administered during the Civil War, before the development of modern evidence-based medicine. Overwhelmed by infectious diseases, lack of trained doctors and supplies, and CaliforniaCitrusThreat.org without a concept of hygiene, soldiers faced a high
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Former Teacher Charged With Sexually Molesting Another Student A former English teacher at an elite private girl’s school charged in February with having a sexual relationship with a female student faces new charges involving a second student, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced today. Joseph Koetters (DOB 8/14/67) pleaded not guilty on the amended complaint charging him with 10 additional counts in case BA433370. His was released after posting an additional $350,000 bail. The case is being prosecuted by the Sex Crimes Division. Koetters taught English at the Marlborough School in Hancock Park when he allegedly initiated a year-long sexual relationship with a
16-year-old female student in 2000. Between February and June 2004, he allegedly had a sexual relationship with another 16-year-old female student. The second victim recently reported the incident to police. The Santa Monica resident now is charged with seven counts each of oral copulation of a person under 18 and sexual penetration by a foreign object of a person under 18. He returns to the Foltz Criminal Justice Center, Department 31, on June 23 to set a date for his preliminary hearing. If convicted, Koetters faces more than 11 years in state prison. The case remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.
A hit-and-run charge has been filed against a 38-year-old woman accused of running over a family in a crosswalk in South Pasadena late last year, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced May 4. Tiffani Monique Lowden (DOB 5/23/76) of Whittier was charged with one felony count of hit-andrun driving resulting in injury to another person and one misdemeanor count of driving when privilege is suspended or revoked. Case GA096159 includes an allegation of great bodily injury to a four-month-old girl and her mother. Arraignment for Lowden was scheduled
in the afternoon in Department 5 of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Alhambra Branch. On Dec. 21, 2014, a husband, wife and baby were in a crosswalk near Orange Grove Boulevard and Columbia Street when they were allegedly struck by the defendant’s vehicle, prosecutors said. The mother and her baby were dragged a few feet and their dog was killed in the crash, prosecutors added. If convicted as charged, Lowden faces a maximum possible sentence of nine years in state prison. The case remains under investigation by the South Pasadena Police Department.
mortality rate both on and off the battlefield. Doors open at 6 p.m. for viewing of the Civil War-related exhibitions When Johnny Came Marching West – which includes a display of period medical equipment and supplies – and Thaddeus Lowe: Chief Aeronaut of the Union Army. A wine and cheese reception is also included. Tickets: $20 general; $15 Museum members
(ticket price includes reception and exhibition admission); advance reservations required. Purchase tickets online at http://cwmedicine.bpt.me/ or from the link on the museum website. Pasadena Museum of History is located at 470 W. Walnut St., Pasadena 91103 (corner Orange Grove Blvd. and Walnut St.). Free parking. Information: www.pasadenahistory.org or (626) 577-1660.
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Bogaard Leaves Office With Outpouring of Humor and Goodwill Continued from page 1
What was discussed in this meeting was not so much Bill Bogaard’s accomplishments as mayor as it was repurposing the public’s perception of his role. The change that he and his wife Claire had enacted in their over-40 years of Public Service to the City were discussed in great length—the Rose Bowl, the convention center, the revitalization of Old Pasadena, the refurbishment of City Hall, the Paseo Colorado, the Gold Line—but that, it seemed, wasn’t the point. Alluding to a scene from Shakespeare’s Henry V, in which the king goes from tent to tent the night before battle and lightly touches the heads of his sleeping troops in order to fully consider the weight of each decision made the next day as their leader, quoth Councilmember Steve Madison of Pasadena’s 6th District: “A largess universal, like the sun/His liberal eye doth give to everyone/Thawing cold fear, that mean and gentle all/Behold, as may unworthiness define/A little touch of Bogaard in the night.” Each member of the Council then, in turn, kept coming up with something to say about these achievements, but then fell back
from merely discussing the political logistics of a bigscale project to say that the achievements wouldn’t have been anything were it not for the “Bogaard touch” itself. The Mayor’s indelible style of leadership was described in terms of kindness which, “shone through,” as Councilmember Margaret McAustin said, and always seemed to come from a deep and selfless desire to see Pasadena become the best city in the world—not for his own personal acclaim—but for those people who called it home. Councilmember John J. Kennedy of Pasadena’s 3rd district urged Mayor Bogaard to stay politically active on behalf of the community, “We’ve found a number of roles for you to stay active in the community. To name a few …” here Kennedy paused, appearing to sort through notes, referring to the expository and sometimes lengthy way he usually speaks on an issue he is passionate about, “… I’ll defer.” That got a laugh. Seizing the opportunity, Mayor Bogaard said, “What are you doing May 2018?” referencing the remaining length of Kennedy’s term which, too, got a laugh. City Clerk Mark Jomsky read off the results of the
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election and the council voted to officiate the results. “We could have a long debate on it?” Mayor Bogaard said, lightening the mood with more laughter from the room. When the motion passed unanimously he was no longer Mayor. What followed was a reception in the courtyard of City Hall where huge hunks of Roquefort cheese were made available to those confident enough to attempt conversation afterwards. After some milling about, Terry Tornek, Pasadena’s new Mayor, gave a speech from a small podium in the archway near the fountain detailing the challenges he
was now to face as the City’s leader: “We have the embezzlement scandal everyone is asking about, public safety and public education; there are tremendous financial demands that are confronting us; there’s a tremendous gap between rich and poor that’s growing in our city that a lot of people talk about; we have homelessness issues, affordable housing issues; we have disagreements over the scale and the pace and the appearance of the new development that we have all over our city, we have water shortages— you name it, we’ve got it. The list is very long and it’s very daunting. It’s so daunting that some of my family has
asked me whether or not I’m making a mistake in terms of taking this job on. But as Bill Bogaard and some of my colleagues on the council have pointed out: we remain confident that we’ve got what it takes to solve these problems and really get after them in short order.” Following this speech, Tornek, as well as the existing councilmembers who had won re-election--Madison, McAustin and Masuda, along with District 1’s new Councilmember, newcomer Tyron Hampton--all took the oath of office before City Clerk Jomsky. The center chair of the council dais now bearing
A Pasadena police officer has been charged with insurance fraud for allegedly participating in an “Ice Bucket Challenge” despite claiming she had a lower back injury, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Jaime Robison (DOB 4/14/76) pleaded not guilty on Friday to four counts of insurance
fraud in case BA435637. She is scheduled to return to court on June 10 in Department 50 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center. Bail was set at $40,000. Deputy District Attorney Arunas Sodonis of the Healthcare Fraud Division said Robison is accused of exaggerating injuries on two occasions to collect disability benefits.
In one instance, Robison received disability benefits, even though she was on a video posted online in July 2014 that allegedly showed her taking part in an ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge” where she picked up a five-gallon bucket containing ice water and poured it on a fellow officer. She also is accused of insurance fraud in 2012
a placard reading, ‘Terry Tornek, Mayor.” The first order of business was to elect a new Vice-Mayor. Gene Masuda was elected unanimously and the first meeting of Pasadena’s new council was adjourned for official photos.
Former Mayor Bill Bogaard and his wife Claire leave city hall after the swearing–in ceremony. - Photo by Terry Miller
Female Pasadena Police Officer Charged With Insurance Fraud when she received disability pay for more than a year. Total losses are estimated to be up to $117,000. If convicted as charged, Robison faces a possible maximum sentence of six years, four months in state prison to be served in county jail. The case remains under investigation by the District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation.
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National Nurses Week Celebrated Through May 12 By terry miller
Nurses are the backbone of health care systems around the world, bearing up countless patients and working long days to help save lives. I know this to be true as I have been both patient and visitor and, yes, my dear old Mum was a nurse at Hammersmith Hospital in England. So, I can tell you a story or two. She, no doubt, could tell a lot more. Nursing has always been a proud profession and, like the USA, England has exceptional nurse training and many nurses continue their studies to become doctors or other medical specialists. National Nurses Week 2015, which started yesterday, is a time to recognize the vital role nurses have played in hospitals everywhere around the world. National Nurses Week begins every year on May 6 and ends May 12 to coincide with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, widely considered the founder
of professional nursing. Here are 15 quotes and sayings to share during National Nurses Week. 1. “The trained nurse has become one of the great blessings of humanity, taking a place beside the physician and the priest.” -- William Osler 2. “Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolution.” -- Gibran Khalil Gibran 3. “As a nurse, we have the opportunity to heal the heart, mind, soul and body of our patients, their families and ourselves. They may not remember your name but they will never forget the way you made them feel.” -- Maya Angelou 4. “To do what nobody else will do, in a way that nobody else can do in spite of all we go through, is to be a nurse.” -- Rawsi Williams 5. “When you are a nurse, you know that every day you will touch a life or
a life will touch yours.” -Anonymous 6. “Nurses dispense comfort, compassion and caring without even a prescription.” -- Val Saintsbury 7. “Bound by paperwork, short on hands, sleep, and energy ... nurses are rarely short on caring.” -- Sharon Hudacek 8. “Nurses are the heart of healthcare.” -Donna WilkCardillo 9. “Some people think that doctors and nurses can put scrambled eggs back into the shell.” -- Dorothy Canfield Fisher 10. “The most important practical lesson that can be given to nurses is to teach them what to observe.” -- Florence Nightingale 11. “Drugs are not always necessary. Belief in recovery always is.” -- Norman Cousins 12. “Panic plays no part in the training of a nurse.” -- Elizabeth Kenny 13. “It would not be
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possible to praise nurses too highly.” -- Stephen Ambrose 14. “Save one life, and you're a hero. Save a hun-
dred lives, and you're a nurse.” -- Unknown 15. “Nurses may not be angels, but they are the next best thing.” – Anony-
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mous God Bless you, Mum, and all the nurses out there that care for those in need the world over.
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Both Pitchers Go the Distance in Valley Christian’s Victory Over Maranatha 4-2 by jacob bigley Tuesday night came down to a pitching battle at Jackie Robinson Field between Valley Christian’s Brett Garcia (#17) and Maranatha’s Paul McAllister (#3), who both pitched complete games of all seven innings. Village Christian jumped out to an early lead in the first inning thanks to a two-out single by Aaron Kirchner (#6). Kirchner had two consecutive steals, landing him at 3rd base when a balk from McAllister put Jack Struiksma (#10) on first. With two men on, Kevin Sainz (#15) smashed a high flying ball to center field, sending Maranatha’s center-
Valley Christian’s Brett Garcia (#17) and Maranatha’s Paul McAllister (#3) both pitched complete games Tuesday night. – Photos by Jacob Bigley
fielder back towards the fence. The ball proved out of reach for the outfielder, allowing both Kirchner and Struiksma to score giving the Crusaders an early 2-0 lead. After four scoreless innings the Minutemen fought their way back in the 5th. Zach Schradermeier (#6) led off with a single in between the shortstop and third baseman. After a steal to second base by Schradermeier, Garcia (#17) recorded his first walk of the game to McAllister (#3), allowing Maranatha runners on first and second. An infield fielder’s choice by Evan Chang (#12) resulted in Valley Christian forcing the runner out at second with men on first and third. Alec Ainger (#1) stepped up to the plate and hit a high flying ball in between the second baseman and outfielder. A miscommunication from
the Crusaders resulted in the ball dropping between two players, scoring Schradermeier and Chang (#12) and tying the game 2-2. It was a tied game heading into the 7th and final inning, with the Crusader’s last chance to put some pressure on the Minutemen. After an easy ground out, McAllister threw a low pitch that bounced past the catcher. The umpire declared that the ball hit the batter’s shoe and told him to take his base. It was a controversial call, as the batter didn’t flinch or seem to believe it warranted a walk; however, after meeting with the umpire, they decided to keep the initial ruling and declare that Jarod Trader (#12) was, in fact, hit by the pitch. The seventh inning resumed with a ground ball tossed to first base for an easy out, but it allowed Trad-
er to safely make it to second base. A wild pitch by McAllister caused Trader (#12) to steal third, which gave him the perfect position to score on RJ VanKampen’s (#13) hard groundball shooting between an infield gap, putting the Crusaders up 3-2. Another single from Jared Algra (#2) scored VanKampen. Now 4-2, the half of the inning ended with a strikeout. Valley Christian took the field with Brett Garcia needing only three more outs for a complete game and win. He started off a bit shakily by throwing four straight balls, resulting in a walk to McAllister (#3). Garcia threw two more consecutive balls, including a passed ball that advanced McAllister to second base. The Crusaders’ coach took a timeout to talk to Garcia and decided to leave him in the game and let him finish what he started. Garcia would get the next three batters to fly-out, giving him the victory over Maranatha at a final score of 4-2. The loss brought the Minutemen to 2-7, Valley Christian 4-5. These two teams play again this Thursday at Valley Christian High School at 4 p.m. for their final bout of the season. These two teams always seem to put on a game that is more entertaining than the last.
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Michael Lynch Named Head Basketball Coach at La Salle La Salle High School announced that Michael Lynch has accepted the position of boys’ varsity basketball coach for the Lancers. La Salle’s Principal, Brother Christopher Brady, FSC, said, “Mr. Lynch brings his exceptional coaching ability and his extensive basketball background to La Salle and we are very excited about the future of Lancer Basketball. He will be a wonderful addition to our community.” Lynch has been the Head Basketball Coach at Price High School in Los Angeles since 1996 where he has recorded a 511-105 record in 19 seasons. His teams made 12 CIF Finals appearances coming away with 10 CIF Championship trophies while setting the CIF consecutive Championship win streak at eight. Price has won six state ti-
tles, eight regional titles, 10 division titles, and 11 league titles. Under Lynch’s leadership, Price is only one of two schools to ever win four consecutive boys state titles. Lynch has done more than just win games. He has sent 29 student-athletes to
Lynch, the five-time CIF Coach of the Year, and the CIF State Coach of the Year has been much more than a basketball coach. At a school such as Price, which has a 98 percent college placement rate, he has been a mentor, role model, father figure and friend to the studentathletes that have come through the program. “Mike will be a great addition to our coaching staff as he is a proven leader with a successful coaching career on all levels and has a Christian-based that - Photo by John Blackstock ethic will be a percollege on athletic scholar- fect fit for us,” said La Salle’s ships, 19 of which to Divi- Athletic Director Anthony sion I universities and an- Harris. other dozen to Division II Lynch began his basand NAIA Universities. He ketball career at Pius X High was the Athletic Director School and graduated from for the Knights from 2004 Dominguez Hill High School. to 2006 and is the current He then played at Victor ValAD having been appointed ley City College and finally at in 2013. Long Beach City College.
After Only 9 Months of Training, Young Temple City Man Wins the Gold for Strength Temple City resident Alex Acosta squatting in a powerlifting competition held in Anaheim in March. Alex was able to squat 451 lbs. at the event, and won a gold medal for lifting a total of 1267 lbs. in three different events. – Courtesy Photo
Temple City resident Alex Acosta, age 21, wasn’t expecting to win any kind of a medal when he started training nine months ago for his first powerlifting competition, a United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) meet in Anaheim on March 30. Acosta did school sports, from wrestling to football, when he was growing in Phoenix, Arizona. He also dabbled in bodybuilding at 18, but stopped working out entirely. Then, a year ago, his aunt and uncle, Wendy and Chris Grace of Temple City, invited him to work at their
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boutique gym, Mission Fitness Center in San Marino. “I was completely out of shape,” says Alex. “I could only squat 90 lbs., bench press 225 lbs. and deadlift 275 lbs.” Those add up to 590 lbs., which isn’t bad for a 21- year-old, but not competitive for his age and 215 lb. weight group. (In general, the larger you are the more you can lift.) Nine months of training later, at the major statewide drug-free meet, Alex squatted 451 lbs.; bench pressed 308 lbs., and deadlifted 507 lbs. - for a total of 1267 lbs. – more than twice his initial 590 lbs. How did it happen? When Alex arrived at the gym in July 2014, his uncle Chris, 43, and Chris’ workout partner Dom, 44, were training for their first powerlifting competition. “I saw how cool it was, and did research online,” Alex recalls. “I liked the fact that, in powerlifting, unlike bodybuilding, you don’t worry about your image. It’s just about your strength and what you can do by yourself.” Tagging along at Chris and Dom’s first USPA meet in October 2014 – where Chris broke four statewide records – sealed the deal for Alex. “I thought that people at the meet might be rude. But it was the opposite – everybody says ‘Hi,’ everybody talks to you, and when someone starts struggling [with a heavy weight], everyone in the place screams for you, trying to push you through. So it’s not like a competitive sport - you try to reach goals, but you’re
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not trying to dislike someone else or beat them.” He told Chris he wanted to train for competition. “Chris said, ‘Okay, but you first have to focus on your form.’ For the first three months, I used light weights. It was all about making sure that posture, positioning, and breathing was right. To tell you the truth, it was kind of boring.” After three months, “We started packing on more weight. That’s when it got really interesting. My numbers started jumping up. It was crazy to see my squat go from 95 to 315 in three months.” Alex didn’t miss one scheduled 2-3 hour workout – 3 to 5 days a week. The March 30 USPA meet, at the Citizen CrossFit gym in Anaheim, brought in 300 lifters. “I had no idea I would come out with gold, competing against three other really strong guys. The silver medalist lifted only 20 lbs. less than me. So it was pretty exciting.” After his victory, Alex took a week off from training. Now he’s back to preparing for an October 2015 USPA meet at the Metroflex Gym in Long Beach. “Mission Fitness will send a group of seven competitors, including Chris and Dom. My goal is to hit 1450 lbs. total – that would qualify me for a world competition in Las Vegas.” Chris notes, “Alex is very disciplined. He had the natural strength to be a successful powerlifter. He just needed help with technique.”
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Arcadia Baseball Capitalizes on Mistakes; Shuts Out Pasadena 4-0 by vincent nguyen AJ Jimenez (#17) threw a complete game as the Arcadia High School Apaches baseball team shutout the Pasadena High School Bulldogs 4-0. The Arcadia pitcher also struck out six, and only allowed three hits behind five errors for the evening, frustrating the Pasadena batters through seven innings of play. Pasadena had as many errors, but was unable to capitalize on any of their opponent’s mistakes. The Apaches had nearly triple the amount of hits as the Bulldogs, regis-
Arcadia’s outfielder Fernando Rosales (#24) opened the game after earning a single RBI and scoring first baseman Ryan Federi-
Lemas said about Pasadena’s pitcher. “Getting a little bit of an extra help with some errors is obviously really good for us.”
(Code: BM0415) TOP: Arcadia infielder Mike Saenz heads back to first base during his team’s 4-0 win over the Pasadena High School Bulldogs on May 5. LEFT: Pasadena’s Jesse Zarazua prepares to hit the ball during his team’s 4-0 defeat against the Arcadia High School Apaches on May 5. – Photos by Vincent Nguyen
tering 10 for the evening. “We’ve been swinging the bats well, it’s just a matter of getting the big hits with runners on base,” Arcadia baseball head coach Nick Lemas said about his side’s offensive performance. “There were a couple of opportunities for us to break the game open and we didn’t and they were in the game the whole time, but you just keep plugging away.” Jimenez’s counterpart Niko Lopez (#20) started at the mound for the Bulldogs, and only pitched 4.2 innings. Nevertheless, Lopez kept up with Jimenez throughout the first two innings and allowing one hit each. It wasn’t until the third inning that the Bulldogs’ focus fell apart, committing errors left and right that lead to three runs scored by the Apaches. “That was the ballgame,” Pasadena baseball head coach Michael Parisi said. “We had some crucial drop balls that cost the third and fourth run.”
co off of Pasadena’s first error of the inning. With two outs and runners on second and third, the Apaches capitalized on Jimenez’s infield hit, when Lopez tried to catch and throw the ball to third. Pasadena third baseman Frankie Garriola (#2) missed the catch, which prompted Rosales to steal home. Pasadena outfielder Luke Bolger (#6) dropped another flyball that brought another Arcadia runner home, giving the Apaches a 3-0 lead going into the fourth inning. “They kick some balls that should’ve been made, but you just try to have quality at bat after quality at bat,” Lema said on capitalizing Pasadena’s errors. “We were just trying to stick to our plan.” Lopez was switched out for Trent Richardson (22) for the final third of the fourth after the starting pitcher was unable to close out the inning. “Lopez is a proven pitcher in the league, and it’s not easy to bat on him,”
Another error in the same inning helped Arcadia’s John Woo (#28) earn a single RBI after scoring utility player Loren Iwasaki (#1). The Apaches took care of the final three innings quickly, and completed the shutout with ease. “We had some crucial drop balls that cost the third and fourth run, that was the ball game,” Parisi said on his side’s performance for the evening. “AJ did a heck of a job, threw a shutout threehitter, and did a great job keeping us off balance. It’s a pretty impressive throwing a shutout when their team has five errors behind them in a must-win game, so hats off to him.” Pasadena, Arcadia, and Burbank are all tied for third in the Pacific League after this evening’s game. In order for Pasadena or Arcadia to clinch any playoff hopes, they would have to win their final three games, and hope the other team stumbles in the process. “Now it’s a three-way tie for third place with three games remaining, so that’s where we’re at right now,” Parisi said about the league standings. “[Arcadia] came through today.”
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by jacob bigley The La Salle Lancers had a home non-conference game Tuesday against the Oxford Academy Patriots. La Salle’s Brett Wheat (#9) started at the mound for the Lancers, pitching four innings with one hit, six strikeouts, no walks and no runs. In the 5th, Lancers relieved Wheat by bringing in Alex Stamos (#24), who continued the shutout and earned the save by pitching the remaining three innings and recording no hits, no runs, no walks and one strikeout for the 8-0 victory. The Lancers’ first runs came in second inning off
Steven Gamboa (#13). Gambao struggled in the 5th as the Lancers strung together their biggest rally thanks to their first six batters getting on base: a walk from Stamos (#24); single by Henderson (#7); bunt single by Saldivar (#5) causing a wild throw to 3rd, scoring Stamos; double from Wheat (#9) scor-
Lancers’ starting pitcher Brett Wheat (#9) records one of his six strikeouts in four innings earning him the win. – Photo by Jacob Bigley
of Patriots starting pitcher Ryan Lindner (#8). With one out, Sammy Martinez (#53) hit a double, bringing up Brett Harper (#4) who was walked. Mick Taylor (#21) followed with a double of his own, scoring Martinez and Harper and giving the Lancers a 2-0 lead. Linder was replaced at the start of the 4th by
ing Henderson; Ryan Garcia (#23) hit-by-pitch; and a walk from Martinez (#53), scoring Saldivar (#5). A fly out broke the string of hits but two more singles from Harper (#4) and Taylor (#21) would bring in two more runs, giving the Lancers a 7-0 lead. In the 6th and final inning, the Patriots brought in
Ryan Kingsbury (#1) who had one earned run, one walk, no strikeouts and two hits from Sebastian Moore (#10) and Wheat (#9). The final run in the 6th resulted in the 8-0 victory. One of the La Salle coaches stated to his players in the dugout, “Get ready, we haven’t done this in a while.” The Lancers have had a tough go of it this year, displaying a 1-9 record in League play and 8-14 overall. They have another home non-conference game this Friday against Whittier Christian. Oxford Academy is 13-14 overall and has an away game May 14th at Calvary Chapel.
Pasadena resident and Olympic hopeful David Mijares, junior middle weight, is scheduled to compete in the National Golden Gloves Championships May 11-16 in Las Vegas after capturing the state title at the California Golden Gloves State Championships April 11 in Visalia. Mijares, 19, attends Santa Monica College and has trained with Villa-Parke Community Center’s head boxing coach Fausto De La Torre since 2010. If Mijares wins the national title, he could qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympic trials. If he qualifies at the Olympic trials, he will be eligible to compete as part of the U.S. Olympic Team. The community is invited to attend the biannual
Villa-Parke Boxing Show at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Villa-Parke Community Center gymnasium, 363 E. Villa St. Hosted by the Pasadena Boxing Club, the show will feature 15 to 20 bouts between competitors from all over Southern California ranging from 8 to 40 years of age. Twelve Villa-Parke boxers will compete, including the Southern California Golden Gloves District Boxing Champion Christian Camarena. A donation of $8 is encouraged for spectators attending the event. Donations will be accepted at the door on the day of the event. Contact Fausto De La Torre at (626) 744-6531 for more information. The Villa-Parke Community Center Boxing Pro-
gram was established in the 1940s and has since become a training ground for many Olympic hopefuls and professional boxers. The program is open to male and female competitors ages 8 and older. Coach De La Torre, a former amateur boxer and product of the Villa-Parke Community Center Boxing Program, has been the program’s head trainer for 18 years. Stay connected to the City of Pasadena! Visit us online at www.cityofpasadena.net; follow us on Twitter @PasadenaGov, www. twitter.com/pasadenagov, and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofpasadena. Or call the Citizen Service Center, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at (626) 744-7311.
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2015 “Wildfire Awareness Week” Declared in California for May 3-9
As drought conditions continue to significantly elevate California’s fire danger, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. has declared May 3-9, 2015 as “Wildfire Awareness Week.” During Wildfire Awareness Week, CAL FIRE is reminding all Californians of the role they play in preparing for and preventing wildfires. “With a record dry and warm winter Californian’s fire activity has been nearly double what it normally is for this time of year,” said Chief Ken Pimlott, CAL FIRE director. “Our firefighters continue to meet the challenges posed by California’s historic drought, but we all must do our part to ensure our homes are prepared for wildfire and that residents and visitors to our state take extreme caution to avoid sparking a wildfire.” On May 1, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that California’s snowpack water content was only 3 percent of normal. The lack of snow and overall rainfall has led to conditions being much drier than normal, lending themselves to the quick spread of wildfire. Between January 1 and May 2, CAL FIRE has responded to over 1,100 wildfires that have charred over 4,200 acres. In an average year for the same
time period, CAL FIRE would typically respond to fewer than 650 wildfires burning approximately 1,500 acres. During Wildfire Awareness Week, CAL FIRE is reminding Californians that when it comes to wildfires, remember “Ready, Set, Go!” Being Ready for a wildfire
cy supply kit. Lastly, when a wildfires strikes, residents are urged to Go! and evacuate early. CAL FIRE is also urging all Californians during Wildfire Awareness Week to learn the steps to prevent sparking a wildfire. Over 90 percent of the wildfires in California are sparked by the activity of people, so CAL FIRE has joined local and federal fire agencies in the “One Less Spark, One Less Wildfire” campaign in hopes of getting the public to practice fire safety outdoors and prevent sparking a wildfire. Residents looking for additional information on how to prepare themselves, their families and their homes for wildfire can visit www. ReadyForWildfire.org. The site offers tips for residents to make their homes more resistant to wildfires and to ensure that their families are ready to evacuate early and safely when a wildfire strikes. - Photo by Terry Miller For more than two years, California has starts by maintaining 100 been dealing with the effects feet of Defensible Space and of drought. To learn about hardening homes with fire all the actions the state has resistant building materi- taken to manage our water als. During this drought CAL system and cope with the FIRE is highly recommend- impacts of the drought, visit ing residents landscape their drought.ca.gov. yards with drought tolerant Every Californian should and fire resistant plants. Be- take steps to conserve water. ing Set includes have an evac- Find out how at SaveOurWauation plan and an emergen- ter.com.
Huff Body Camera Bill Passes Senate Floor
Legislation Establishes Policies Relating to Camera Usage Legislation designed to improve relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve is moving to the State Assembly after receiving unanimous support during a Senate Floor vote. SB 175, authored by Senate Minority Leader Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar), will require each law enforcement department or agency that chooses to require officers to wear body-worn cameras (BWCs), to develop a policy relating to the use of the cameras. SB 175 would require the policy to be developed in collaboration with nonsupervisory officers; include the duration, time and place when body-worn cameras shall be worn and operational; the length of time video collected by of-
ficers will be stored; the procedures for, and limitations on, public and officer access to recordings taken by body worn cameras and to include officer training. “My thanks to colleagues in the Senate for their support, the support of the California Police Chiefs Association and the California Peace Officers Association,” said Senator Huff. “It’s important that any policies set on the state level remain flexible so that local agencies can develop procedures that line up with community needs and agency resources.” According to the Police Executive Research Forum of 2014, “Law enforcement agencies that require officers to use body cameras, report that the technology definitely improves com-
munity relationships by improving the performance of officers as well as the conduct of the community members who are recorded.” SB 175 demonstrates an even-handed approach to a serious public safety issue by keeping the discussion focused on the public safety and privacy rights of all citizens, including our peace officers, who are tasked with enormous responsibility to protect and to serve, while preserving the public’s trust. Senator Huff serves as the Senate Republican Leader and represents the 29thSenate District covering portions of Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino Counties. Follow Senator Huff on Twitter at @bobhuff99.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a public hearing for the project described below. The project includes the following: A. Categorical Exemption per Section 15304(e) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – Minor Temporary Use of Land B. Special Use Permit No. SUP 15-10
Project Location: 285 W. Huntington Drive Santa Anita Park
Contact Information:
Project Planner: Nick Baldwin, Assistant Planner Nbaldwin@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 574-5444 City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066
Project Description: A Special Use Permit to allow Circus Vargas to hold live performances within a 147 foot round tent in the southwest parking lot of Santa Anita Park from Thursday, May 28, 2015 through Monday, June 8, 2015. This circus will have no animals. Applicant: Angela Quevedo, Representative for Circus Vargas Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Place of Hearing: Arcadia City Council Chambers 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA
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Arcadia City Notices REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia is accepting requests for proposals for Legal Advertising for the City of Arcadia as required by the City of Arcadia Charter Section 420. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Bid for Legal Advertising” and shall be sent to the City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, 240 W. Huntington Drive, P.O. Box 60021, Arcadia, California, 91066-6021. Proposals shall be due no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at which time they shall be publicly opened. Copies of the proposal may be obtained in the Purchasing Office, Administrative Services Department, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, 91007. Said specifications, proposal forms and contract documents are hereby referred to and incorporated herein and made a part by reference and all quotations must strictly comply therewith. The City of Arcadia reserves the right to accept in whole or in part or reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities in the bid process, and all bids are binding for a period of ninety (90) days after the proposal opening and may be retained by the City for examination and comparison, as specified in the contract documents. The award of contract shall be made by the Arcadia City Council. CITY OF ARCADIA PURCHASING OFFICE Dated: May 6, 2015 Publish: May 7 and 11, 2015 ARCADIA WEEKLY
Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MASSOUD AVATEFI Case No. BP162058
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MASSOUD AVATEFI A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Edward J. Avatefi in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Edward J. Avatefi be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court
should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 20, 2015 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 Room: 260 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special
Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Edward J. Avatefi 3310 Walnut Grove Ave Rosemead, Ca 91770 April 23, 30, May 7, 2015 ROSEMEAD READER
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ALICE L. BURKHART aka ALICE LORRAINE BURKHART Case No. BP162148
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ALICE L. BURKHART aka ALICE LORRAINE BURKHART A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Gordon Thomas Burkhart in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Gordon Thomas Burkhart be appointed as personal representative to admin-ister the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 22, 2015 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the Cali-fornia Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARY L. BARKER aka MARY LOUISE BARKER aka MARY L. SANDERS Case No. BP161995
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARY L. BARKER aka MARY LOUISE BARKER aka MARY L. SANDERS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Lawrence L. Barker, Jr. in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lawrence L. Barker, Jr. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice
to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 3, 2015 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap-pearance 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 the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: MICHELLE E MATTI ESQ SBN 128141 300 W GLENOAKS BLVD STE 103 GLENDALE CA 91202 CN911346 Published May 7,11,14, 2015 TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE
Monrovia City Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL 415 SOUTH IVY AVENUE MONROVIA, CA 91016 A public hearing will be held by the City Council of Monrovia at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at City Hall in the Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, to determine whether or not the following request for Historic Landmark Designation and Mills Act Contract should be approved under Title 17 Historic Preservation Ordinance of the Monrovia Municipal Code. APPLICATION
A public hearing will be held by the City Council of Monrovia at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at City Hall in the Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, to determine whether or not the following request for Historic Landmark Designation and Mills Act Contract should be approved under Title 17 Historic Preservation Ordinance of the Monrovia Municipal Code. APPLICATION
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HCD Zone, specifically in the HCD (Historic Commercial Downtown) Zone to permit beauty salons, nail salons, barber shops and pet grooming. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the City’s local CEQA Guidelines, City Staff determined that there is no possible significant effect directly related to the adoption of Ordinance No. 2015-03, therefore no further action is required under CEQA. The Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, May 14, 2015 after 4:00 p.m. at Monrovia City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, and Community Development Department and on the City’s website at www.cityofmonrovia.org/ planning.
Historic Landmark HL-135/Mills Act Contract MA-126 114 ELA LLC 114 East Lemon Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION Categorical Exemption (Class 1) Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, May 14, 2015 after 4:00 p.m. at the Monrovia City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, Community Development Department/Planning Division or online at www.cityofmonrovia.org. Este aviso es para informarle sobre üna junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada mas arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 9325587. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565. Craig Jimenez Planning Division Manager
The purpose of this public hearing is to afford the public an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed Ordinance. If you challenge the Ordinance in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. If you need additional information on this matter or have questions, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565 or e-mail at planning@ ci.monrovia.ca.us. Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada mas arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto del Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5587. Craig Jimenez Planning Division Manager, AICP PLEASE PUBLISH ON MAY 7, 2015 MONROVIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL 415 SOUTH IVY AVENUE MONROVIA, CA 91016
This Notice is to inform you of OF a public hearing to determine whether NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:CITY COUNCIL MONROVIA A public hearing will be held by the City Council of Monrovia at 7:30 415 South Ivy Avenue p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 APPLICATION: Appeal ofMonrovia, Planning CA Commission 91016 decision for Hillat City Hall in the Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monside Development Permit HDP2015-01/Minor rovia, California, to determine whether or not the following request ME2015-06 requiring a covenant a This Notice is to inform you of aException public hearing to determine whether or not theforfollowing re for Historic Landmark Designation and Mills Act Contract should be a condition be granted under Title 16 and/orcommon 17 of the driveway Monrovia as Municipal Code:of approval and approved under Title 17 Historic Preservation Ordinance of the Monrequests that Condition No. 17 be removed from rovia Municipal Code. Data Sheet PlanningCommission Conditions. decision for Hillside APPLICATION: Appeal of 1Planning Permit HDP2015-01/Minor Exception ME2015-06 requiring APPLICATION REQUEST: The development for aPlanning commonCommission driveway asapproved a condition of approval and r of a 1.3 acre with a 2-story, Condition No.site 17 be removed fromsingle-family Data Sheet 1resiPlanning C Historic Landmark HL-134 dence approximately 3,000 square feet in size at Diane M. Chino their April 15, Commission 2015 meeting. The Applicant hasof a 1.3 REQUEST: The Planning approved development 833 Wildrose Avenue appealed a condition residence requiring approximately a covenant that a 2-story, single-family 3,000 squa Monrovia, CA 91016 addresses improvements and mainteat their Aprilplacement, 15, 2015 meeting. The Applicant has appeale nance of aaproposed within an placement, easement improv requiring covenantdriveway that addresses ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION that provides of access to the driveway subject property maintenance a proposed within anand easement one other lot. This property is located in the lot. Th access to vacant the subject property and one other vacant Categorical Exemption (Class 1) RF (Residential Zone.Foothill) Zone. located in the RFFoothill) (Residential
Historic Landmark HL-133/Mills Act Contract MA-125 Edie Ramirez 248 East Colorado Boulevard Monrovia, CA 91016
Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available onENVIRONMENTAL Thursday, ENVIRONMENTAL May 14, 2015 after 4:00 p.m. at the Monrovia City Hall,DETERMINATION: 415 South DETERMINATION: Mitigated Negative Declaration below) Mitigated Negative Declaration (see (see below) Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, Community Development Department/Planning Division or online at www.cityofmonrovia.org. Vince Capobianco APPLICANT: APPLICANT: Vince Capobianco
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Este aviso es para informarle sobre üna junta pública acerca de la ADDRESS: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 9 Hidden Valley lot) Road (vacant lot) PROPERTY 9 Hidden Valley Road (vacant propiedad indicada mas arriba. DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: 19, PM 2015 at 7:30 PM DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Tuesday, MayTuesday, 19, 2015May at 7:30 Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con del Departamento de Planificación al número (626) PLACE OF HEARING: City Hall, Council Chambers, PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia CityMonrovia Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenu 932-5587. 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California California
Categorical Exemption (Class 1) Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, May 14, 2015 after 4:00 p.m. at the Monrovia City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, Community Development Department/Planning Division or online at www.cityofmonrovia.org. Este aviso es para informarle sobre üna junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada mas arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 9325565. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565. Craig Jimenez Planning Division Manager PUBLISH ON MAY 7, 2015 MONROVIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL 415 SOUTH IVY AVENUE MONROVIA, CA 91016
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL 415 SOUTH IVY AVENUE MONROVIA, CA 91016 ORDINANCE NO. 2015-03
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the Pursuant to theCity California Environmental Qualitywhich Act (CEQA) Citythe conducted conducted an Initial Study showedthe that proposedan Initial showed that the proposed would not haveimpact a significant impact on the project wouldproject not have a significant on the environment withenvironm imposition of mitigation measures. CEQA measures. requires a minimum review aperiod of 20 days the imposition of mitigation CEQA requires minimum which began onreview Marchperiod 23, 2015. Planning theMarch Mitigated of 20The days for an Commission MND, whichadopted began on 23, Negativ at the April 15, 2015 2015.meeting. The Planning Commission adopted the Mitigated Negative
Declaration at the April 15, 2015 meeting. A public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of MonroThe purpose of the public hearing is to afford the public an opportunity to be heard co via at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible on Tuesday, May proposed appeal. If you challenge this hearing application court,the you may an beopportulimited to raisin The purpose of the public is toinafford public 19th, 2015, in the City Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, Monrovia, California to consider Ordinance No. 2015-03, amend- nity to be heard concerning the proposed appeal. If you challenge correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing ing the Monrovia Municipal Code specifically, Title 17 (Zoning). The this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565 proposed changes pertain to §17.14.020 Use Restrictions for the issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described
Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, May 14, 2015 after 4 p.m City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 or online at www.cityofmonrovia.org.
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28 | MAY 7, 2015 - MAY 13, 2015 in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565. Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, May 14, 2015 after 4 p.m. at Monrovia City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 or online at www.cityofmonrovia.org. Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada mas arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 9325587. Craig Jimenez, AICP Planning Division Manager PLEASE PUBLISH ON MAY 7, 2015 MONROVIA WEEKLY
Rosemead City Notices CITY OF ROSEMEAD NOTICE INVITING BIDS PROJECT No. 2015-06 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY OF ROSEMEAD, California, will receive sealed bids up to 10:30 o’clock a.m. on Wednesday, the 13th day of May, 2015, and they will be publicly opened at 11:00 a.m. for TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT MISSION DRIVE AND WALNUT GROVE AVENUE The project consist in the installation of new conduits and other related work as described in the Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents, by this reference, made a part hereof. The engineer’s estimate for this project is $115,000.00. The successful bidder shall have THIRTY (30) calendar days to complete the work. Liquidated damages shall be $500.00 per working day. Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents may be obtained at the office of the City Clerk of the CITY OF ROSEMEAD, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770, (626) 569-2177, for a non-refundable charge of $25.00 and $40.00 if mailing is requested. All prospective bidders must register with the office of the City Clerk’s in order for your bid to be considered responsive. Pursuant to SB834 (Stat. 2014, Chapter 28) The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) monitors compliance and prevailing wage requirements on public works project. All Contractors and Subcontractors must be currently registered with the DIR in order to be eligible to be considered for this public works contract. Each bid must be accompanied by a bidder’s security in an amount not less than 10% of the amount of the bid, as a guarantee that the bidder will, if awarded the Contract, enter into a satisfactory agreement and provide a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each not less than 100% of the total amount of the bid price. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty-one (61) days after the above bid opening date. The CITY OF ROSEMEAD will affirmatively insure the disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex or national origin in the consideration for an award. Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice will incorporate the provisions of the State Labor Code. Compliance with the prevailing rates of wage and apprenticeship employment standards established by the State Director of Industrial Relations will be required. Bidders shall be licensed in accordance with the provision of Chapter 9, Division 111 of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. Bidder shall have a Class “A” license in good standing at the time Bids are received. The Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality, technical defect, or minor irregularity in any bid submitted. An award of service shall not be final until the bids have been reviewed and a Contract Agreement with the City has been signed by the lowest responsible bidder and by the City. Award of Service Agreement is proposed for May 26, 2015. Dated this _______________________________,2015. _______________________________ GLORIA MOLLEDA CITY CLERK Publish: April 30 & May 7, 2015. ROSEMEAD READER
NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON MAY 18, 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Community Development Director will conduct a hearing on Monday, May 18, 2015 at 9:00 AM, at Rosemead City Hall, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead: CASE NO.: Administrative Use Permit 15-01 – Jacqueline Holzinger and Victor Gonzalez have submitted an Administrative Use Permit application requesting approval to establish a dance studio (“Get Down District Dance Studio”) with a maximum of one (1) instructor and six (6) students during each instructional period. The subject site is located at 9368 Valley Boulevard, Unit 101, in the C-3D (Medium Commercial with Design Overlay) zone. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Section 15309 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines exempts projects consisting of activities limited entirely to inspections, to check for performance of an operation, or quality, health, or safety of a project, including related activated such as inspection for possible mislabeling, misrepresentation, or adulteration of products. Accordingly, Administrative Use Permit 15-01 is classified as a Class 9 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15309 of CEQA guidelines. Written comments should be received on or before May 18, 2015. Comments should be sent to: Planning Division, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770, Attention: Lily T. Valenzuela, Associate Planner. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009(b), if this matter is subsequently challenged in court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rosemead at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further details on this proposal, please contact Lily T. Valenzuela, Associate Planner at (626) 569-2142 or ltrinh@cityofrosemead. org. Any person interested in the above proceedings may appear at the time and place indicated above to testify in support of, or in opposition to, the item(s) indicated in this notice. Published May 7, 2015 ROSEMEAD READER
Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 022288-TF (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business address of the Seller are: Robert A. Hillman, 134 Wheeler Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: Same (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: Daniel Alexander, 134 Wheeler Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006. (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment and Goodwill of that certain business located at: 134 Wheeler Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006. (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at location is: R. A. Hillman Enterprises. (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 5/26/15 at the office of Design Escrow, Inc., 128 East Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91006, ESCROW NO. 022288-TF, Escrow Officer: Terri Fabbri, CSEO (8) Claims may be filed with Same as"7" above. (9) The last date for filing claims is 5/22/15 (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: "NONE" DATED: April 29, 2015 TRANSFEREES: Daniel Alexander 5/7/15 CNS-2747480# ARCADIA WEEKLY
Trustee Notices T.S. No.: 2014-06695-C Loan No.: 7100438543 A.P.N.:8588-001-017 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘 要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약 서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/10/2005. 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. Trustor: Africa C. Junio, An Unmarried Woman Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 10/19/2005 as Instrument No. 05 2514210 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 05/20/2015 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $628,100.75 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: 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 as: Street Address or other common designation of real property: 9227 Wedgewood Street, Temple City, CA 91780 A.P.N.: 8588-001-017 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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. 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: $628,100.75. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a 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 this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt 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 (866)960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2014-06695-CA. 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: April 6, 2015 Western Progressive, LLC , as Trustee C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 _________________ THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. APP1504-CA-2537643. 4/23/2015, 4/30/2015, 5/7/2015 TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-656409-CL Order No.: 140130382 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/26/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): AMERICAN LUNG-JUI YEH MEDICAL FOUNDATION, LLC., A CORPORATION LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Recorded: 11/12/2004 as Instrument No. 04 2933052 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 5/14/2015 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $269,952.89 The purported property address is: 900 BALBOA DR, Arcadia, CA 91007 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 5777-032013 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 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-656409-CL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property
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address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. 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. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-656409-CL IDSPub #0081329 4/23/2015 4/30/2015 5/7/2015 ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY UNDER POWER OF SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED JULY 24, 2013. 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 COTNACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on Friday, the 22nd day of May 2015, at 9:00 a.m. at Pomona Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, Mr. Jason J. Lee, Esq. of Law Offices of Jason J. Lee & Associates, A Law Corporation, Trustee, whose street address in California is 301 North Lake Avenue, Suite 202, Pasadena, CA 91101 and whose telephone number is (626) 396-9397, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of the sale, the real property described below. THIS NOTICE OF SALE DATED APRIL 20, 2015 MODIFIES THE NOTICE OF SALE DATED APRIL 16, 2015 CONCERNING THE SAME PROPERTY ONLY IN RESPECT OF THE PLACE OF SALE. THE SALE WILL NOT BE CONDUCTED AT THE ENTRABCE TO THE POMONA MUNICIPAL COURTS BUILDING LOCATED AT 350 W. MISSION BLVD. INSTEAD, IT WILL BE CONDUCTED AT POMONA CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CALIFORNIA. The real property is located in the City of Temple City, County of Los Angeles, State of California. It is commonly described as 5219 Halifax Road, Temple City, CA 91780. The county assessor’s parcel number for the property is 8585-019-025. Directions to the property may be obtained by submitting a written request to the beneficiary requesting this sale, within 10 days after April 15, 2015. The name of the beneficiary is Mr. Jason J. Lee, and his address is c/o Law Offices of Jason J. Lee & Associates, A Law Corporation, 301 N. Lake Avenue, Suite 202, Pasadena, CA 91101. The sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in a trust deed dated July 24, 2013, executed by Zhichen Wang, a California resident, as Trustor to Equity Title Company, as trustee for JASON J. LEE, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as beneficiary, recorded July 25, 2013, in Los Angeles County, California, as instrument number 20131097905 in the Office of the County Recorder of said county. A Notice of Default containing an election to sell the described real property under the above Deed of Trust was recorded on October 23, 2014, in Los Angeles County, California, as instrument number 20141122656. This notice is given in compliance with a written request made to the trustee by the beneficiary. On April 23, 2015, which is the date of the initial publication of this notice, the total unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property plus reasonably estimated costs, expenses, and advances amounted to $46,200.00. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Dated: ___ Jason J. Lee, Esq. Law Offices of Jason J. Lee & Associates, A Law Corporation Trustee Jason J. Lee, Esq. Law Offices of Jason J. Lee & Associates, ALC 301 North Lake Avenue, Suite 202 Pasadena, CA 91101. Dated Pub Dates 04/23/2015, 04/30/2015, 05/07/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 128338-11 Loan No. 0246387 Title Order No. 140013871 APN 8629017-015 TRA No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/07/2007. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/14/2015 at 10:00AM, MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust
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Recorded on 09/14/2007 as Document No. 20072121686 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: RANDY A. BARRIOS AND EMILY J. BARRIOS, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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). 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, California describing the land therein: LOT 4 OF TRACT NO. 27825, IN THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 698, PAGES 43 AND 44 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 414 S. GRANTLAND DRIVE, 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, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $348,779.90 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. 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 and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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 site www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case 128338-11. 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: 04/15/2015 MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 81 BLUE RAVINE ROAD, SUITE 100, FOLSOM, CA 95630 (916) 962-3453 Sale Information Line: (916) 939-0772 or www.nationwideposting. com. TARA CAMPBELL, SR. TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER. MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0246165 To: AZUSA BEACON PUB: 04/23/2015, 04/30/2015, 05/07/2015 AZUSA BEACON Trustee Sale No. : 00000004721210 Title Order No.: 12-0091346 FHA/VA/ PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/29/2006. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/05/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1966000 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: SEUNG HEE LEE, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code
2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 05/14/2015 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES-NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 10937 DANBURY STREET, TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA 91780 APN#: 8573020-025 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 $587,396.70. 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 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www. auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000004721210. 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: AUCTION.COM, LLC 2 ONE MAUCHLY IRVINE, CA 92618 800280-2832 www.auction.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: 04/16/2015 NPP0246242 To: TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE 04/23/2015, 04/30/2015, 05/07/2015 TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE TSG No.: 12-02428501-T TS No.: CA1400262931 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 8108-006-022 Property Address: 2515 PARKWAY DRIVE EL MONTE, CA 91732 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/07/2005. 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. On 05/20/2015 at 10:00 A.M., VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 04/14/2005, as Instrument No. 05 0863111, in book NA, page NA, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California, executed by: THOMAS T. CHEN AND WENDY C. SHIAO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, 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# 8108-006-022 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2515 PARKWAY DRIVE, EL MONTE, CA 91732 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 $293,379.11. 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 CA1400262931 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. 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 against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC 750 Hwy 121 BYP STE 100 Lewisville, TX 75067 VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Signature Printed Named FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772 NPP0246247 To: EL MONTE EXAMINER 04/30/2015, 05/07/2015, 05/14/2015 EL MONTE EXAMINER T.S. No.: 2014-03731-CA Loan No.: 7130804813 A.P.N.:5383-034-043 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息 摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약 서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/22/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: DONG K CHUNG, AND KYONG C CHUNG, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 07/29/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1802462 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 06/05/2015 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $638,192.23 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED
TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: 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 as: Street Address or other common designation of real property: 816 West Naomi Avenue #15, Arcadia, CA 91007 A.P.N.: 5383-034043 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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. 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: $638,192.23. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a 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 this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201403731-CA. 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: April 22, 2015 Western Progressive, LLC , as Trustee C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 ________________ THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. APP1504-CA-2561257. 5/7/2015, 5/14/2015,, 5/21/2015. ARCADIA WEEKLY T.S. No. 14-3193-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包 含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서 에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY PLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant
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to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: LOURDES LASALA, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 2/28/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0433380 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 9109 OLIVE ST TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 A.P.N.: 5388-005016 Date of Sale: 6/5/2015 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: $1,196,202.76, estimated 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. 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 site www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 14-3193-11. 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: 4/28/2015 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: (916) 939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com Frank Escalera, Team Lead NPP0247131 To: TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE 05/07/2015, 05/14/2015, 05/21/2015 TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE T.S. No. 13-2983-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包 含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서 에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY PLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/22/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in
the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: NADINE ESPANA, A SINGLE WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 9/29/2009 as Instrument No. 20091475561 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 421 COOLIDGE DRIVE SAN GABRIEL, CA 91775 A.P.N.: 5365-028-005 Date of Sale: 6/25/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Vineyard Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $756,767.08, estimated 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. 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 13-2983-11. 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: 4/29/2015 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: (800) 280-2832 Auction.com Frank Escalera, Team Lead NPP0247211 To: SAN GABRIEL SUN 05/07/2015, 05/14/2015, 05/21/2015 SAN GABRIEL SUN TSG No.: 12-02345052-T TS No.: CA1400261160 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 8621-005-026 Property Address: 17915 EAST NEWBURGH STREET AZUSA AREA , CA 91702 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/06/2007. 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. On 05/27/2015 at 10:00 A.M., VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/14/2007, as Instrument No. 20070567048, in book NA, page NA, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California, executed by: ROGELIO B. ALBARRAN, A SINGLE MAN AND JOSEFINA QUINONEZ, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 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# 8621-005-026 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 17915 EAST NEWBURGH STREET , AZUSA AREA , 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
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30 | MAY 7, 2015 - MAY 13, 2015 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 $455,997.28. 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 CA1400261160 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. 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 against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC 750 Hwy 121 BYP STE 100 Lewisville, TX 75067 VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Signature Printed Named FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772 NPP0246742 To: AZUSA BEACON 05/07/2015, 05/14/2015, 05/21/2015 AZUSA BEACON T.S. No.: 9462-0959 TSG Order No.: 140003824-CA-MAI A.P.N.: 5371-009045 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/02/2007. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 02/12/2007 as Document No.: 20070300031, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: DORA GILLETTE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AND RAFAELA GILLETTE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by 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). 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. Sale Date & Time: 05/28/2015 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, Vineyard Ballroom, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3920 EARLE AVENUE, ROSEMEAD, CA 91770-1615 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 in an “AS IS” condition, 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, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $740,350.53 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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, 1-800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.auction.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9462-0959. 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 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. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-7667751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.auction.com or Call: 1-800280-2832. NBS Default Services, LLC, Nicole Rodriguez, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0247196 To: ROSEMEAD READER 05/07/2015, 05/14/2015, 05/21/2015 ROSEMEAD READER
Fictitious Business Name Filings FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015089385 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as LAJ PLUMBING SUPPLY, 5220 4th Street, Suite 21 , Irwindale, CA 91706. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Eleana Gutierrez. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 2, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly April 16, 2015, April 23, 2015, April 30, 2015, May 7, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015087171 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as KT ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCES, INC, 401 E. Camino Real Ave , Arcadia, CA 91006. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: KT Design, Inc (CA), 401 E. Camino Real Ave , Arcadia, CA 91006; Kai-Ting Chiu, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 1, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly April 16, 2015, April 23, 2015, April 30, 2015, May 7, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015099541 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as M & R CREDIT SOLUTION, 1341 E Las Tunas Dr , San Gabriel, CA 91776. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: RANA
OMAR MILBES. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 14, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly April 16, 2015, April 23, 2015, April 30, 2015, May 7, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 201087954 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as JMAVERICK, 1157 North Maryland Ave #6 , Glendale, CA 91207. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Jeremy Williams. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 1, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly April 23, 2015, April 30, 2015, May 7, 2015, May 14, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015103923 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as JD DESIGN STUDIO, 206 Evergreen Ct , Azusa, CA 91702. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 1, 2015. Signed: Joe Ernest Diaz. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 17, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly April 23, 2015, April 30, 2015, May 7, 2015, May 14, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015089005 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as HOUSE NOODLE GARVEY, 303 E. Garvey Ave , Monterey Park, CA 91755. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Alvin Lai. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 2, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly April 23, 2015, April 30, 2015, May 7, 2015, May 14, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015080943 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as FOOJOY TEA COMPANY, 322 Alpine Street, Suite 6 , Pasadena, CA 91106. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Shuan Ping Chao. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 25, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly April 23, 2015, April 30, 2015, May 7, 2015, May 14, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015094857 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as WHITEHILL REALTY, 1159 Huntington Dr #B , South Pasadena, CA 91030. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Christopher Kung. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 8, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of
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this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly April 23, 2015, April 30, 2015, May 7, 2015, May 14, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 201503850 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MARGARITA SLUSHY RENTALS, 9833 Hamden St , Pico Rivera, CA 90660. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Michael L Griego. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 17, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly April 23, 2015, April 30, 2015, May 7, 2015, May 14, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015084249 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SOCAL COASTAL TRADING, 24319 Sunnycrest Ct , Diamond Bar, CA 91765. This business is conducted by a husband and wife. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Tamanna Alim; Mohammad Alim. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 30, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly April 23, 2015, April 30, 2015, May 7, 2015, May 14, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015087816 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as DELEON SPORTS JEWELRY COMPANY, 8523 Catalina Ave , Whittier, CA 90605. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Michael Deleon. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 1, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the
rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly April 27, 2015, May 4, 2015, May 11, 2015, May 18, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015092407 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as NEW LIFE SOBER LIVING, 1114 Ringe Ct , Pomona, CA 91767. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Edgar Gomez. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 7, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly April 27, 2015, May 4, 2015, May 11, 2015, May 18, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015113719 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ARCADIA CHIROPRACTIC CENTER , 423 S. First Ave. , Arcadia, CA 91006. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Ray A. Pevey Chiropractic, A Professional (CA), 423 S. First Ave. , Arcadia, CA 91006; Ray A. Pevey, President . The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 28, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly May 7, 2015, May 14, 2015, May 21, 2015, May 28, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015097045 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as NISHKA, 9729 Tristan Dr. , Downey, CA 90240. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Jennifer Andrade. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 10, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and
Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly May 7, 2015, May 14, 2015, May 21, 2015, May 28, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015118807 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as S.I.S.C, 2698 Swift CT PO BOX 7976, La Verne , CA 91750. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Michael Anthony Pytel . The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 4, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly May 7, 2015, May 14, 2015, May 21, 2015, May 28, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015104286 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SOUTHSKY; SOUTHSKY ENTERPRISES, 1320 Delta Ave , Rosemead, CA 91770. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Calvin Chau. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 17, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly May 7, 2015, May 14, 2015, May 21, 2015, May 28, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015092650 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PLATINUM INSTALLATIONS, 120 N. 19th St , Montebello, CA 90640. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Kevin Caravantes. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 7, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly May 7, 2015, May 14, 2015, May 21, 2015, May 28, 2015
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Senator Liu’s Earned Income Tax Credit Passes Senate Committee WolfPack Fitness “Work Out, Live Fearless,” those are the words that WolfPack Fitness founders Andrew Filimaua, Mark Sanchez, and Robert Romo live by. The trio established the fitness center in 2014 with the goal of changing people’s lives through fitness. Located in the founders’ hometown of El Monte, this workout center offers services with the ability to physically transform its members. Such services include CrossFit classes composed of innovative workouts, personal training, weight training equipment, group training, nutritional coaching, Zumba, supplements, and premade meals containing essential micronutrients through the founders’ additional business, WolfMeals. WolfPack Fitness came to life through the pre-existing CrossTraining class Next Level Up. With Andrew Filimaua as the instructor, the class quickly gained popularity and moved to a larger space shortly. The class continued to grow through word-of-mouth and eventually outgrew its second location. In need of more space, Filimaua, Sanchez, and Romo joined forces to open their own workout facility, WolfPack Fitness. With the help of supporters, the owners were able to completely transform the building and hold the grand opening of WolfPack Fitness only one month after finding its current location. “We’re very thankful to everyone who came out to support us,” said Sanchez. The company’s core value is to improve the lives
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of its members by helping them overcome physical insecurities and ultimately embrace life without fear. “We get a lot of stories where people are really insecure, that effects their social lives, relationships, even at work … they’re in fear, fear of what they see in the mirror, that’s why our motto is WOLF, Work Out, Live Fearless,” said Sanchez. Although WolfPack Fitness members typically range from early 20s to mid40s, the center also welcomes members as young as five years old for a youth class called Young Alpha Athletics. “We’re addressing child obesity, which is very high in our state,” said Sanchez. The class is three times a week for children age five to 11 years old. In regards to the company’s challenges, Sanchez said people sometimes feel intimidated by looking at the equipment. In efforts to overcome this issue, WolfPack Fitness offers a three-day free trial to allow
prospective members to see that the classes are doable for anyone who puts in the effort. A major goal for WolfPack Fitness is to install unique, overall performance athletic training programs into community high schools. “We want to offer a 12-week program where students are learning a new component every week,” said Sanchez. In addition to contributing to high schools, WolfPack Fitness also anticipates to help bring back parks and recreations for El Monte grade schools. Ultimately, WolfPack Fitness would like to be deeply rooted in the city, extending a hand to anyone in need. “We like to make ourselves available for the community … if any organization is trying to make a difference, they can reach out to us and we’d be glad to help.” Contact WolfPack Fitness at (626) 478-2005; visit them at 3551 Peck Rd El Monte, CA 91731. Instagram @The_WolfPack_Fitness.
A bill that creates a state refundable Earned Income Tax Credit to help working families make ends meet and lift hundreds of thousands of Californians out of poverty passed a Senate Committee on April 29, Sen. Carol Liu announced. The Senate Governance and Finance Committee approved SB 38, which now goes to the Senate Appropriations Committee. “This tax credit will help struggling families, increase upward mobility and help rebuild the middle class in California by giving low- and middleincome earners more purchasing power to spend, save, and recover from economic hardship,” said Liu, D- La Cañada Flintridge. The bill creates a new state tax credit that builds on the federal EITC, which is one of the nation’s most effective tools for reducing poverty among working families. Research shows that the EITC benefits poor children by raising family income, boosting academic
achievement, and improving health and well-being. More than 20 states have already created a state-level tax credit. The bill establishes a refundable state EITC equal to 30 percent of the federal EITC for eligible individuals with qualifying children. The average state credit for families with children in the bottom fifth of the income distribution would be $1,045, according to estimates by the Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy. “At a time when more than one in four California children live in poverty, SB 38 offers California the opportunity to reduce the state’s high poverty rate by building on a proven policy to create refundable California Earned Income Tax Credit,” said Alex Johnson, Executive Director of Children’s Defense Fund-California. “This is an investment we must make now to improve child health and well-being and protect children against the lifelong consequences
of poverty.” The bill would give more than 10 million Californians, primarily families with children, an economic boost by allowing them to keep more of their earnings. A California EITC as outlined in SB 38 would also help rebalance the state’s tax system, which currently asks low-income families to pay a larger share of their income in state and local taxes than higher-income families. The Legislature has until September 11, 2015 to pass any bills submitted this year. Governor Brown must sign or veto bills by October 11. Sen. Liu represents about 930,000 people in the 25th Senate District, which includes Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge, Atwater, Loz Feliz, Sunland-Tujunga, La Crescenta-Montrose, Altadena, San Marino, South Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Monrovia, Bradbury, Duarte, San Dimas, La Verne, Claremont, Glendora, and Upland.
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Just before 10:34 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a bicyclist near the 100 block of East Live Oak Avenue for riding on the sidewalk. The officer detected a strong odor of marijuana while talking with the 59-yearold Hispanic male. During a consensual search of the bicycle, the officer located two small bindles of methamphetamine. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At approximately 5:27 p.m., an officer responded to the 400 block of West Live Oak Avenue regarding a suspicious circumstances report. Upon arrival, the officer located a 39-year-old Hispanic male exiting the basement of the vacant, boarded up residence. An investigation revealed the suspect had been living at the vacant residence without the owner’s consent. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. April 27
At about 11:16 a.m., an officer responded to the 200 block of West Longden Avenue regarding a stolen
vehicle report. Sometime between 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 26th and the morning of April 27th, an unknown suspect stole the victim’s unlocked vehicle. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.
At approximately 4:00 p.m., an officer responded to the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department regarding a battery that occurred at the food court of the Westfield Shopping Town, 400 South Baldwin Avenue. The officer discovered an 18-year-old white female punched the victim in the back of the head and then poured an unknown liquid on the victim’s head before fleeing on foot towards Johnny Rockets. The suspect is a former acquaintance of the victim. The officer attempted to locate the suspect but was unsuccessful. The investigation is ongoing. The victim refused medical attention. April 28
Around 12:21 p.m., an officer responded to Arcadia Super Market, 645 West Duarte Road, regarding a purse theft that had just occurred. The victim stated an unknown suspect opened the front passenger door, took the victim’s purse from the front seat, and fled to an awaiting blue, four-door se-
dan, which drove away. The suspect was described as a white male in his 20s, approximately 5’8” tall, wearing a baseball hat. The investigation is ongoing. Just after 8:20 p.m., an officer responded to the 600 block of Sunset Boulevard regarding a hit and run traffic collision. The officer determined Party-2 struck the left side of Party-1 while it was parked along the curb. Party-2 fled without providing documentation. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.
At about 9:32 a.m., an officer responded to a bus stop near the intersection of Colorado Place and San Juan Drive regarding two subjects fighting. An investigation revealed a 33-year-old Hispanic male punched, kicked, and hit the victim’s leg with a hard plastic suit case for blocking the walkway inside the bus with his leg. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Arcadia Fire responded and transported the victim to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for evaluation.
Shortly after 1:04 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Live Oak Avenue and Baldwin Avenue for speeding. Upon contacting the driver, the officer noticed an open container of alcohol inside the vehicle. The driver and passenger admitted to consuming the alcoholic beverage. A field sobriety test revealed both were under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The driver, a 27-year-old Hispanic male, was arrested for DUI and Driving with an Open Container of Alcohol. The passenger, a 23-year-old Hispanic female, was arrested for Drunk in Public. Both were transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
At approximately 4:17 a.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Grandview Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue for expired registration. An investigation revealed three occupants of the vehicle were in possession of burglary tools and stolen items from unreported vehicle burglaries. A 27-year-old Hispanic female, a 29-yearold Hispanic male, and a 31-year-old Hispanic male were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. During the booking process, the jailer located a smoking pipe and methamphetamine on the female’s body. This offense was added to her list of charges.
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Around 6:20 p.m., an officer responded to Steve Madden in the Westfield Shopping Town, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. The officer discovered an employee of the store had used store stock to make fraudulent returns without receipts to credit her own credit card. The 22-year-old Filipino female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. May 1
Just after 4:37 p.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of Bonita Street re-
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garding a suspicious circumstances report. The juvenile victim stated an unknown suspect, who has been seen at the location on a regular basis over the past three months, asked her where she lived and where she was going. The investigation is ongoing. The suspect is described as a black male in his 30s, approximately 5’5” tall, with a shaved head. At about 9:25 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s at the Westfield Shopping Town, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a petty theft report. Surveillance footage revealed the 56-year-old Hispanic female concealed numerous items of merchandise in her bag before exiting the store, failing to make payment. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. May 2
Just after 12:38 a.m., an officer initiated an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the 000 block of First Avenue for having broken tail lights. An investigation revealed the suspect, a 45-year-old white female, was in possession of methamphetamine, smoking pipes, and syringes. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
At approximately 6:25 p.m., an officer responded to the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department regarding a report of domestic violence. The officer determined the suspect, a 48-year-old Hispanic male, threw his cellphone at the victim during an altercation. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. MONROVIA April 27
At 3:46 p.m., Sierra Madre Police responded to the station lobby regarding the use of another person’s identity. The victim informed Offic-
ers that they had recently noticed unauthorized transactions from their credit card. The victim determined that an unknown person used their personal information and credit card information to access various accounts and change passwords, which included their phone service, travel accounts, online payment accounts and other personal accounts. The affected accounts were closed and the victim did not lose any money. This case has been forwarded to the Detective Bureau. April 28
At 5:36 p.m., Sierra Madre Police responded to the 100 Block of East Highland Avenue regarding a report of vandalism to a vehicle. The victim informed Officers that earlier in the day he had parked his vehicle in the carport. Later that evening he came out to discover his rear passenger window had been smashed. The victim did not report anything as missing or disturbed within the vehicle. This case has been forwarded to the Detective Bureau. April 30
At 8:58 a.m., Sierra Madre Police responded to the 100 Block of South Lima after several reports of the smell of natural gas in the area. Shortly after arriving on scene and trying to determine the source of the smell, Officers were approached by a man who resided nearby and were informed that, three days prior, he had poured an old bottle of chemical he had discovered in his shed onto the ground on his backyard. According to the resident the chemical had been banned because it was considered toxic. LAFD Hazmat responded to the location and facilitated Sierra Madre Fire Department in neutralizing the chemical. The resident was cited and fined for his use of a banned chemical.
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Education Committee Deals ‘Blow Pasadena Unified Names Prinicipal to Vocational Education’ Says Huff at Eliot Arts Magnet Middle School Members of the Senate Education Committee bowed to union pressure today and refused to support legislation authored by Senate Minority Leader Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) that sought to strengthen and promote the highly successful Linked Learning, or Career Pathways, programs at all California schools. SB 381 would have allowed, but not mandated, school districts to protect specially trained Pathways teachers from layoffs or “bumping” due to reassignments. The Chair of the Senate Education Committee instead “held the bill in committee,” a sort of legislative limbo that will prevent the bill from moving forward or ever getting out of committee this year. “I’m disappointed that my colleagues on the Senate Education Committee put the interests of adults first over the needs of students when it comes to the education of our children,” said Senator Huff following today’s hearing. “The specially trained teachers who serve in these Pathways programs are unique
because they work across areas of study with other teachers, often using project based learning. So when layoffs or reassignments are made, even losing just one Linked Learning teacher can disrupt a program or even dismantle it.” Union leaders and dozens of teachers who are union members showed up in force to oppose SB 381 because they believed it threatened the “Last In First Out (LIFO)” employment model that many schools are forced to operate under. Under LIFO layoff rules, junior teachers and other employees lose their jobs before senior ones. This is the same employment rule that a Superior Court Judge in Los Angeles County declared unconstitutional last year in the Vergara v. California case because it protected bad teachers and hurt students. The State of California has appealed the decision. “Substantial evidence presented makes it clear to this court that the challenged statutes disproportionately affect poor
and/or minority students,” Judge Rolf Treu wrote in his ruling. “The evidence is compelling. Indeed, it shocks the conscience.” The Chair of the Senate Education Committee advised Senator Huff to hold the bill in committee after it became apparent that it did not have enough votes to pass. Senator Huff requested an up or down vote on the bill instead and addressed the inequalities that students in California face because of a unionrun system that hurts good teachers. Senator Huff’s request for a committee vote on his bill was not granted. “It shocks the conscience that we, as legislators would enact and keep such a system that puts the principles of education into the hands of those that are teaching, rather than those who are being taught,” Senator Huff concluded. “We had a nice line of educators who were paid to be here today because they have a contract that says they can take days off and leave their students with substitute teachers, so they can come here and basically protect their jobs.”
Pasadena Unified Lori Touloumian is the ministration, faculty, staff, School District (PUSD) ideal person to lead Eli- parents and community.” Superintendent Brian Mc- ot’s transformation into a Touloumian has been Donald, Ed.D. has named world-class arts magnet with PUSD since 1999. BeLori Touloumian as the school,” said Superinten- fore her position as magprincipal of Eliot Arts Mag- dent McDonald. net program coordinator, net Middle School, pending “I am thrilled to con- she served as assistant board approval. She has tinue the wonderful work principal at Pasadena High served as School (PHS), the school’s where she interim supervised principal student acsince Janutivities, stuary. The dent leaderannounceship groups ment was and served made duras the liaiing the son for the school’s school’s Safe grand reand Supportopening ive Schools celebration grant. Preand ribbonviously, she cutting cerwas chair emony for and coits newlychair of the refurbished school’s Engauditorium lish departand the ment from naming of 2007-2010. the student She started art gallery Lori Touloumian. – Courtesy PhotoR in PUSD JU EDt e a c h i n g after local S U artist Charles White. we have begun to trans- 10th andT11th ED reguSO Cgrade “With her experience form Eliot Arts into a pre- lar and honors PR at LD English ! been ICEan in secondary schools and mier arts magnet in PUSD,” PHS and has also her commitment to pro- said Touloumian. “It is tru- Upward Bound instructor viding program choices ly an honor and a pleasure at Pasadena City College. for students and families, to work the Eliot Arts ad-
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MAY COLLEGE SEARCH GUIDE by MAY S. RUIZ Your children have reached the homestretch! Freshmen are looking forward to their last month, relieved that they are almost done with 9th grade. Meanwhile, it is a bittersweet time for seniors as they anticipate the end of their high school career and spend the last remaining weeks with lifelong friends. FRESHMAN: This is the last call for your 9th graders who need to improve their grades! Make them focus on staying on top of school and homework. Get them up to speed on their studies and ready for final exams. Their final grades will be on their transcript; one of the most important components of your children’s college application. If their marks are not adequate for college acceptance requirements, they need to meet with their college counselors to arrange for remedial summer classes. Remind them to get their summer projects lined up. If they need to get approval for a particular service activity they want to pursue, they need to speak to their grade level dean right away. Get them to spend their summer months in programs to supplement an art interest by applying for internships or jobs. Some arts companies have internships that they have to pay for while there are a few that actually pay their interns to work during the summer. Get your children to research the various organizations in town or in nearby cities. Encourage your children to look for enrichment activities that really speak to their interest and passion. It would impress college admissions officers more
if they see that the activity identifies with the applicant. The long summer months are also a great time for your children to read. Encourage them to read various genres and different authors. At the very least, reading will help them expand their vocabulary and expose them to different writing styles. This
will come in handy when they write their personal statement and essays for their college application. SOPHOMORE: Sophomore year is when your children have fully transitioned into high school. They are comfortable about the whole secondary school experience. They have taken the practice PSAT, as a preparation for junior year when the results of the PSAT determine their eligibility for the National Merit Scholarship. They have also taken some AP tests, if they took an AP course. Hopefully, your children have also done well in their studies, have maintained good grades this entire year, and have prepared for final exams. College counselors expect grades that are consistent, and if their freshman marks weren’t that great, their sophomore grades should at least show im-
JUNIOR: Make sure your children have registered to take all the required standardized tests for college admissions. The UC system starts taking applications in October of their 12th grade, and if your children are applying through early action or early decision to other colleges, they need to have taken the SAT or ACT this summer. Your children’s final grades are extremely important! Eleventh grade is the last complete year that college admissions officers will see on the application and they expect grades that are either consistent with, or better than the first two years’. They need to prepare well for final exams. Their summer plans should be in place, and ready for implementation. SENIOR: If your children are still sweating it on the waitlist of their first-choice college, they need to ensure their final grades are terrific!
On Monday, May 4, 2015, at approximately 2:42 p.m., deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Altadena Sheriff’s Station responded to a residential fire in the 200 block of East Pentagon Street, Altadena. Upon arrival, the fire was quickly contained to a back yard and extinguished by personnel of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. No injuries were reported; however, ammunition was discovered in the back yard of the residence, posing a possible explosive
hazard. As a precautionary public safety measure, deputies evacuated the neighboring residences and notified LASD Arson/Explosives Detail. Upon further examination, it was determined that the ammunition posed no additional hazard, was legally possessed and was not the cause of the fire. The evacuated residents were allowed to return to their homes shortly after. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the LA County Fire
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provement over last year’s. Make sure your children have lined up their summer activities. These should be an extension or an expansion of what they did in the summer of freshman year. College counselors want to see commitment to a particular interest.
They want to keep up with all other school and extracurricular classes and send the college admissions officers any updates on awards and honors they receive. They should ask their college counselor if an additional letter of recommendation might be helpful. Keeping in touch with the admissions office reinforces their interest in attending the school if accepted. They should have put a deposit on their secondchoice school to guarantee them a place for the incoming class in the fall. If they come off the waitlist, they will lose that deposit. Be there for your children to support them on whatever the outcome of their college application. It was a significant phase of reaching adulthood and was an important learning experience. In the end, what matters is not where they were accepted; the college they attend will not guarantee success in the real world. It’s how they use their education that determines how well they do in life.
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Assembly Member Recognizes Outstanding Students at AHS California State Assemblymember Ed Chau visited Arcadia High School to present certificates of recognition to three students who all scored a perfect 2400 on their SAT tests. Arcadia High juniors Hanah Lee, Jeffrey Wang,
and Titus Wu achieved the rare feat earlier this year. In 2012 about 1.6 million SAT tests were taken nationwide with only 360 students reaching perfection (0.0225%). Three at the same high school is extremely rare.
(L-R) Arcadia High School Principal Dr. Brent Forsee, Assemblymember Ed Chau, Titus Wu, Jeffrey Wang, AUSD Board of Education Member Janet Chew, AUSD Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Christina Aragon, AUSD Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Jeff Wilson. – Courtesy Photo
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$1,650,000
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This Charming Highland Oaks home features many custom details. Formal living room w/marble fireplace, Dining room w/wainscoting. Kitchen with a butcher block island and bay window. The master suite offers a custom walk-in closet, and sliding door to the covered pool side patio with gorgeous mountain views. Outdoor fireplace, built in BBQ island, waterfall spa, home music system, remodeled bathrooms, plantation shutters, inside laundry, fruit trees and Arcadia Schools! (OAK) CEnTUrY 21 Earll, lTd. (626) 301-1888
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$1,328,000
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$1,318,000
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Great income property secured and gated four units located in Pasadena close to shopping and transportation. Both units have been updated. Newer windows, kitchen with granite and tile counter top, bathrooms. One 3 bedroom and 3 units with 2 bedrooms. (E1532) CEnTUrY 21 VIllagE rEalTY 626-355-1451
$919,000
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$748,000
Two Story New Custom Home. You will love the Top Quality Architectural Design. This home offers Huge Living room, Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Top of the line Kitchen w/granite counters, center island and granite floors. 4 bedrooms includes Two Master Suites 1 with Jacuzzi Tub and walk in closets. 3 car garage. (R11642) For any questions call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233 CEnTUrY 21 lUdECkE, InC (626) 445-0123
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$678,000
This 3 Bedroom, 1-3/4 Bath home features living room, dining Room and kitchen with eating area. Large covered Patio, easy care yard with large built in spa and double detached garage. This home is located in the heart of Temple City with award winning schools! (ROW) CEnTUrY 21 Earll, lTd. (626) 301-1888
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$649,000
Well maintained front 3 bedroom, 4 bath 1490 square foot condo with Penthouse level master bdrm. retreat w huge walkin closet, plus alcove for office or lounge space. Bath w spa/ jetted tub. Marble counter tops. Gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, SS appliances Washer & dryer included.. Liv. rm. with dining area, gas fireplace & balcony w view of city lights. (H1521) For any questions call Clint Ludecke 626-233-4254 CEnTUrY 21 lUdECkE InC (626) 445-0123
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$298,000
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Spanish duplex in North San Pedro. The front house is a 3 bedroom with 1.5 bathrooms. Cozy fireplace. The rear unit is a 1 bedroom with 2 full bathrooms. Open floor plan. Nice private yard and covered patio. Great upside potential. Homes are situated on 5,461 sq.ft. lot and the combined square footage of both units is 1,794. Both are rented. (C709)
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$428,000
This great family home features 4 bedrooms and 1.75 baths, large living room, family room and family style kitchen.Newer roof and double pane windows.Needs some TLC so bring hour handy man skills to finish with your own style.Located on a nice cul-de-sac! (JAM) CEnTUrY 21 Earll, lTd. (626) 301-1888
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$68,000
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$18,000
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CompTon
$299,000
Cute single family home on a commercial zoned lot. Three bedrooms and one bath. Property is currently rented (month to month). Lot is pie shaped and has excellent visibility for commercial. There is a billboard on the property that brings additional income. (ATL) CEnTUrY 21 Earll, lTd. (626) 301-1888
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$2,000/mo
For Lease. This great single level, one story condo, in a good location is clean and move in condition. Amenities include a large living room with fireplace and sliding glass doors leading to a full width patio/garden, large kitchen with all appliances including washer & dryer in the attached, direct access garage. A one car attached garage and a detached one car garage adjacent. (DUA) CEnTUrY 21 Earll, lTd. (626) 301-1888
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$378,000
FIXER! FIXER! What a Diamond in the rough !!! this 3 bedrooms and 2 Bath is sitting on an extra deep R-3 lot 57’ wide by 262 deep Zoned for multiple units, ideal for builders or investors, or just someone who wants to a huge back yard, the property is conveniently and centrally located, great neighborhood, the property sells entirely (as is)(N1108)Brendan Ramirez
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