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Huge Weekend Planned for Santa Anita Track American Pharoah Will Greet Race Fans Saturday – Season Closes Sunday
Triple Crown champion American Pharoah is walked by trainer Bob Baffert as Jockey Victor Espinoza looks on proudly. The colt returned from Churchill Downs last Thursday to Santa Anita via a flight on ‘Air Horse One’ to Ontario. From there the multi-million dollar horse received a four-vehicle police escort, code 3, to Santa Anita. - Photo by Terry Miller
Triple Crown champion American Pharoah arrived back at his barn at Santa Anita last Thursday from Churchill Downs. Arriving First Class on ‘Air Horse One,’ the Triple Crown winner seemed relaxed albeit a bit tired from his travels.
The three-year-old colt, owned and bred by Ahmed Zayat and trained by Bob Baffert, landed at Ontario International Airport from Louisville Thursday morning, around 9:45 a.m. He was transported with a six-unit law enforcement code 3 escort to Santa Anita.
Among those to greet American Pharoah were hundreds of media as well as some celebrities, although this reporter saw none. But then, we were there for the real celebrity--American Pharoah. Triple Crownwinning jockey Victor Espinoza and trainer Bob Baffert
Black License Plates Are Back Now Processing Iconic Plates Reissued by the Legacy License Plate Program
In 2012, when Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Glendale) introduced AB 1658 to create the California Legacy License Plate Program, he wanted to do something nice for those who preserve California’s classic-car heritage. Such enthusiasts often view Sacramento as the source of pesky regulations. But even peskier is the fact that after completing a full restoration of that classic Mustang, a car owner had to affix a seven-digit, bright-white, out-of-period license plate on it. Today, the DMV announced that production
of California’s historic black plates has finally begun, and those who ordered them via the Legacy License Plate Program will begin receiving them within the next two to three weeks. Gatto’s AB 1658,
signed into law in 2012, authorized the California Legacy License Plate Program, instructing the DMV to reissue iconic plates from California’s past. AcPlease see page 2
walked the colt around the barn area upon his arrival. He then had a nice cool bath. American Pharoah will make a public appearance between races at Santa Anita on Gold Cup at Santa Anita Day, Saturday, June 27. The champion colt paraded at Churchill Downs last Satur-
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Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) announced that the Appropriations Committee has once again included $5 million in funding in the Fiscal Year 2016 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill for a west coast earthquake early warning system. Last year, for the first time, Congress appropriated $5 million specifically for the system. This continued funding during a time of severe budget constraints demonstrates the importance of the system and Congress’s commitment to seeing the system fully built out. Earlier this year, Schiff
led a group of 35 Members of Congress – primarily from California, Washington, and Oregon – to request that the committee fund an earthquake early warning system for the West Coast. A limited system developed by Caltech, UC-Berkeley, and the University of Washington, in conjunction with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), has already been deployed and has proven that the early warning technology is sound. It will cost an estimated $38.2 million to build out a full system for the west coast, with annual operating and maintenance
After that, you’ll have to pop on down to the infield to hear the Cal Phil opening night which features a Beatles’ tribute band said to be the best in the business. The season opener of Please see page 6
Woman Murdered Boyfriend With Canned Foods
On June 18, a woman was charged with killing her 59-year-old boyfriend by striking him in the head with cans of food, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami said Linda Clarene Jackson (DOB 1/7/56) of Lake Los Angeles faces one count of murder in case MA066297. The felony complaint alleges Jackson used canned food as a deadly and dangerous weapon and that she was convicted in 2005 for making criminal threats in case BA284464. Arraignment was scheduled the afternoon of June 18 in Department A1 of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Antelope Valley Branch. On June 16, Jackson allegedly killed David Ruiz while he was at her house by bludgeoning him in the head with the canned foods, the prosecutor said. Hatami will recommend more than $1 million bail for the defendant. If convicted as charged, Jackson faces life in state prison. The case remains under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Rep. Schiff Secures Funding for Earthquake Early Warning System
costs of $16.1 million. “I am pleased that the House Appropriations Committee has once again provided vital early funding for the earthquake early warning system. It is absolutely critical that the West Coast implement an earthquake early warning system that will give us a heads up before the ‘big one’ hits, so we can save lives and protect infrastructure,” said Schiff. “We are constantly reminded of our vulnerability—with tremors, earthquakes and aftershocks rattling our Please see page 2
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A day-by-day look at events and activities in the San Gabriel Valley this week. June 25 June 25(Thursday) (Thursday)
“The Dance Spot: 35 Years of Excellence” (June 25 @ 6:30 p.m. and June 26 @ 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd.) The Dance Spot, located in Fullerton, celebrates 35 years of business this year with its annual recital: “The Dance Spot: 35 Years of Excellence.” One of the longest running, family owned dance schools in Southern California, dancers from The Dance Spot have gone on to perform on Broadway, cheer for professional sports teams, and several former students have gone on to open their own dance schools across Southern California. The recital features three shows: one show on June 25 and two shows on June 26. All performances will be held at the La Mirada Theater for the Performing Arts. Tickets start at just $11. For more information on this year’s recital, tickets, or to enroll in a class (offered for all ages), call: (714) 992-6112. – LA MIRADA
Relay for Life Rosemead Luminaria Ceremony (June 25 @ 7:30 to 9 p.m., Zapopan Park, 8301 Garvey Ave.) The Luminaria Ceremony, which was supposed to be held during the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Rosemead on April 25 but was cancelled due to weather, is rescheduled on June 25. The ceremony will remember people who have lost their lives to cancer and honor cancer survivors. Luminarias, which are small paper lanterns, will be illuminated and placed around the track in the park. Each luminaria stands for someone who has battled cancer. For more information, please contact Mandy Wong, Public Safety Coordinator at mwong@ cityofrosemead.org or (626) 569-2168. –ROSEMEAD
Teen Everyday Hero Career Fair (June 25 @ 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Reese Hall, Civic Center Library, 101 S. First St.) This career fair will feature everyday community heroes such as firefighters and police officers talking about their professions with teens. They will answer questions and guide interested teens toward everyday heroic careers. Participants will get a free Superman Tshirt. For more information, please call (626) 570-5008. – ALHAMBRA
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The Spazmatics – The Ultimate New Wave 80’s Show (June 26 @ 7 p.m.,
Pasadena Civic Auditorium Plaza, 300 E. Green St.) Come and hear The Spazmatics, which will vitalizeall the sounds, styles and cool dance steps from the ‘80s. Tickets cost $10 to $30. Visit www. visitpasadena.com/events/ spazmatics-ultimate-newwave-80s-show for more information and to buy tickets. - PASADENA Roaring Nights with Black Crystal Wolf Kids (June 26 @ 7 to 11 p.m., L.A. Zoo) The first event of the Zoo’s “Roaring Nights 2015” Summer Music Series will feature Black Crystal Wolf Kids, the world’s first indie rock tribute band. Besides the concert, the event will feature Los Angeles food trucks, DJ dance party, full-service bars, animal encounters, a game zone and more. Tickets costs $20 or $17 for GLAZA members. The next two “Roaring Nights” events will take place July 24 and August 21 with different lineups. You must be 18 or over with valid ID to attend. Buy tickets and get more information at www. lazoo.org/roaringnights. For more information, call (323) 644-6042. – LOS ANGELES June27 27 (Saturday) (Saturday) June
City of Baldwin Park Comic Art Expo (June 27 @ 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arts and Recreation Center, 14403-B Pacific Ave.) This free annual comic art expo features panels, local comic book creators, children’s art workshops, animation screenings, storytelling and more. It coincides with the Comic Art Exhibition held in the Arts and Recreation Center. The Exhibition, which features comic inspired works by Southern California artists, is currently running and will end August 1. If you are interested in participating in the Expo or the Exhibition, please call the Arts and Recreation Center at (626) 214-1601 or emailarc@ baldwinpark.com for more information. – BALDWIN PARK
Stargazing Night (June 27 @ 7 to 10 p.m., Galster Park Nature Center, 1620 Aroma Drive) Come and watch the stars in the early summer night sky. The sun will set at 8 pm. that day so come early in order to get a closer look at the sun. There will be crafts for kids. This is a free event. For more information, please email galster.park@gmail.com or call (626) 919-0715. – WEST COVINA
June 28(Sunday) (Sunday) June 28
River Ride (June 28 @ 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Autry Center,
4700 Western Heritage Way; Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way) The 15th annual Los Angeles River Ride will feature 10 different bike rides that welcome more
Jazz Band will provide music and there will be activities for children, free birthday cake and raffles. Mayor Terry Tornek will cut the cake. This is a free event and is open to
Editor's Pick of the Week: “Beatles & Beethoven”
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The season opener of California Philharmonic’s 2015 summer season is, as the song goes, “guaranteed to raise a smile” and undoubtedly a lot of singing and dancing as well when Beatlemania Now, hailed as “the best tribute band on the planet,” joins the world-class orchestra in “Beatles & Beethoven.” Marking the first time that the world-renowned band shares the stage with the esteemed Maestro Victor Vener and his California Philharmonic, this history-making concert is sure to rockand-roll with audiences both at Santa Anita Race Track on Saturday June 27 and on Sunday June 28 during a matinee performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The California Philharmonic is supported by the California Philharmonic Society, a non-profit community benefit organization whose main emphasis at this time is to support the California Philharmonic. To purchase tickets to attend the incomparable Victor Vener and his California Philharmonic concerts at Santa Anita Race Track, call (626) 304-0333 or www.calphil.com. than 2,000 riders. The rides start and finish at The Autry Center in Griffith Park(Los Angeles) and The Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach). There will also be food, raffle, live music and an Eco Expo. Visit www.la-bike.org/riverride for more information on the different rides and their starting points, registration fees and more. You can also call the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition at (213) 629-2142. – LOS ANGELES and LONG BEACH Pasadena 129th Birthday Celebration (June 28 @ 1 to 4 p.m., Pasadena Museum of History, 470 W. Walnut St.) Hosting Pasadena’s birthday celebration, the museum will have on display vehicles and exhibits that fit with the theme “Forward Motion”. There will be Thaddeus Lowe, Jr.’s 1927 Cadillac, a Metro display of miniature buses, a Pacific Red Car exhibit and a Civil War exhibition. The Blair Viking
the public. For more information, call (626) 577-1660 - PASADENA
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Bilingual Sing-Along (July 1 @ 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., South El Monte Library, 1430 N. Central Ave.) Guitarist Gabriel Murillo will play and sing popular, cultural and patriotic songs in both English and Spanish. Kids are welcome to sing along with him. Please contact Roberta Marquez at RIMarquez@library. lacounty.gov for more information. – SOUTH EL MONTE
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Earthquake Early Warning System Continued from page 1
homes and business— and even a few seconds of warning will allow people to seek cover, slow or stop trains, pause surgeries, and more. Congress has made clear the importance of the system and our continued commitment. It’s time for our West Coast state government and local partners – now more than ever – to do their part with funding for this invaluable system.” In March, Rep. Schiff and 35 Members of the House sent a letter to the Appropriations Committee
ed level in the President’s budget. “The USGS, in collaboration with Caltech, UC Berkeley, the University of Washington, and the University of Oregon has developed an Earthquake Early Warning system that detects waves radiating from the epicenter of a quake and would provide people in California, Oregon and Washington with seconds to even a minute or more of warning. With advanced notice, people can take cover, automated systems can be triggered to
urging them to fully fund an earthquake early warning system. Schiff’s letter requested additional funding for the Earthquake Hazards Program in USGS to continue the process of building out the earthquake early warning system so that we can be ready for the next big quake. In the letter sent to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, the Members wrote: “Dear Chairman Calvert and Ranking Member McCollum: “As you craft the Fiscal Year 2016 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill, we respectfully request that you provide the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards program with $70.552 million, of which $16.1 million is to be provided to transition the earthquake early warning demonstration project into an operational capability on the West Coast. This is a $12.6 million increase over the FY2016 request-
slow down trains and manage the power grid, doctors can pause surgeries, and more. The technology has been tested and proven to work effectively. “An earthquake early warning system along the West Coast would cost $16.1 million per year to construct, operate and maintain. FEMA has estimated that earthquakes cost the United States, averaged over the long term, more than $5 billion a year. This common-sense investment will save lives, protect businesses, and could make a real difference in more rapid recovery for local communities, the federal government and the economy as a whole. “While we cannot predict when and where the next major earthquake will hit, we must do all we can to prepare ourselves so that we can mitigate the injuries, destruction, and chaos as much as possible. We are grateful for your support last year and we appreciate your consideration of our request this year.”
Warning system that detects waves radiating from the epicenter of a quake … would provide people in California, Oregon and Washington with seconds to even a minute or more of warning.
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cording to the DMV, the black plates, which were originally issued from 1963-1969, were among the fastest specialty plates ever to achieve the 7,500 applications necessary to be issued. “Aside from not salting our roads, California doesn’t often do much for
automobile enthusiasts. This is an easy way for the state to enable everyone from the backyard restorer, to the nostalgic, to the purchaser of a retro-styled automobile to add that extra bit of detail for those of us who appreciate the classic era of automobile design,” said Gatto.
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National Medicare Fraud Takedown Results in Charges Against 243 Individuals Approximately $712 Million Stolen in False Billing the Legacy License Plate Program Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell announced a nationwide sweep led by the Medicare Fraud Strike Force in 17 districts, resulting in charges against 243 individuals, including 46 doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals, for their alleged participation in Medicare fraud schemes involving approximately $712 million in false billings. In addition, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) also suspended a number of providers using its suspension authority as provided in the Affordable Care Act. This coordinated takedown is the largest in Strike Force history, both in terms of the number of defendants charged and loss amount. The defendants are charged with various health care fraud-related crimes, including conspiracy to commit health care fraud, violations of the anti-kickback statutes, money laundering and aggravated identity theft. The charges are based on a variety of alleged fraud schemes involving various medical treatments and services, including home health care, psychotherapy, physical and occupational therapy, durable medical equipment (DME) and pharmacy fraud. More than 44 of the defendants arrested are charged with fraud related to the Medicare prescription drug benefit program known as Part D, which is the fastest-growing component of the Medicare program overall. “This action represents
the largest criminal health care fraud takedown in the history of the Department of Justice, and it adds to an already remarkable record of enforcement,” said Attorney General Lynch. “The defendants charged include doctors, patient recruiters, home health care providers, pharmacy owners, and others. They billed for equipment that wasn’t provided, for care that wasn’t needed, and for services that weren’t rendered. In the days ahead, the Department of Justice will continue our focus on preventing wrongdoing and prosecuting those whose criminal activity drives up medical costs and jeopardizes a system that our citizens trust with their lives. We are prepared – and I am personally determined – to continue working with our federal, state, and local partners to bring about the vital progress that all Americans deserve.” According to court documents, the defendants participated in alleged schemes to submit claims to Medicare and Medicaid for treatments that were medically unnecessary and often never provided. In many cases, patient recruiters, Medicare beneficiaries, and other coconspirators allegedly were paid cash kickbacks in return for supplying beneficiary information to providers, so that the providers could then submit fraudulent bills to Medicare for services that were medically unnecessary or never performed. Collectively, the doctors, nurses, licensed medical professionals, health care company owners and others charged are accused of conspiring to submit a
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total of approximately $712 million in fraudulent billing. “The people charged in this case targeted the system each of us depends on in our most vulnerable moments,” said FBI Director James Comey. “Health care fraud is a crime that hurts all of us and each dollar taken from programs that help the sick and the suffering is one dollar too many.” “Health care fraud drives up health care costs, wastes taxpayer money, undermines the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and endangers program beneficiaries,” said HHS-OIG Inspector General Levinson. “Today’s takedown includes perpetrators of prescription drug fraud, home health care fraud, and personal care services fraud, three particularly harmful types of fraud plaguing our health care system. This record-setting takedown sends a message to would-be perpetrators that health care fraud is a risky way to line your pockets. Our agents and our law enforcement partners stand ready to protect these vital programs and ensure
that those who would steal from federal health care programs ultimately pay for their crimes.” The Medicare Fraud Strike Force operations are part of the Health Care Fraud Prevention & Enforcement Action Team (HEAT), a joint initiative announced in May 2009 between the Department of Justice and HHS to focus their efforts to prevent and deter fraud and enforce current anti-fraud laws around the country. Since their inception in March 2007, Strike Force operations in nine locations have charged over 2,300 defendants who collectively have falsely billed the Medicare program for over $7 billion. Including these enforcement actions, nearly 900 individuals have been charged in national takedown operations, which have involved more than $2.5 billion in fraudulent billings. This announcement marks the first time that districts outside of Strike Force locations participated in a national takedown, and they accounted for 82 defendants charged in this takedown.
The following accused are from the Los Angeles area: -Artavazd Pashyan, 62, of Sunland, charged in a criminal complaint. -Robert Glazer, M.D., 57, of North Hollywood, charged in a second superseding indictment. -Angela Pogosov Avetisyan, charged in a second superseding indictment. -Ashot Minasyan, 57, of North Hollywood, charged in a second superseding indictment. -Marina Merino, 58, of Los Angeles, charged in a second superseding indictment. -Oxana Loutseiko, 54, of Granada Hills, charged in an indictment. -Christian Hernandez, 34, of Las Vegas, charged in an indictment. -Maria Espinoza, 45, of Los Angeles, charged in an indictment. -Joseph Altamirano, 56, of Los Angeles, charged in an indictment. -Susan Nimo, 55, of Los Angeles, charged in a criminal complaint.
A new California Appellate case just published August 8, 2013, “Glaski v. Bank of America”, holds that a homeowner can challenge his lender’s right to foreclose by showing that the Deed of Trust never made it into the securitized trust until after the trust’s closing date. This issue is now squarely before the California Supreme Court in Yvanova v. New Century Mortgage Corp. This is the case in most loans made in the last 12 years. If the bank foreclosed we should be able to get the homeowner money damages and/or the house back. Or a lawsuit could be filed and a court ruling obtained preventing the court from foreclosing. Recently enacted Sections 2924(a)(6) and 2924.19 of California Civil Code provide the same relief to homeowners. It is highly suggested that homeowners take this window of opportunity to get relief before the banks get Congress to close this door with national legislation. Contact us so we can help you.
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V3 Celebrates Trailblazers in TV, Tech and Trends The Fourth Annual V3con Will Highlight Asian American Trendsetters and Influencers in the Digital Sphere Actor Randall Park, Yahoo Style Editor-in-Chief Joe Zee and BuzzFeed Publisher Dao Nguyen will be honored at the 2015 V3 Digital Media Conference, to be presented on June 26 and 27 in celebration of Asian American contributions to media and culture. The fourth annual conference, known as V3con, will be presented by the Los Angeles Chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association. The event recognizes the “Vision. Visibility. Voice” of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in digital and social media, with the goal of showcasing the most influential and interesting Asian Americans online while connecting diverse communities and building new media skills. Online registration is open until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, at www.v3con. com/registration. A gala awards reception, sponsored by Comcast NBCUniversal and
emceed by Richard Lui of NBC News, will open the event on Friday evening, June 26. It will be followed by an all-day digital media conference of panels and workshops on Saturday, June 27, on topics including diversity in media and culture (breaking through the bamboo ceiling, reimagining the Asian superhero), digital skills and storytelling (livestreaming, podcasting) and social media (using metrics, examining the #BlackLivesMatter movement). The reception and the media conference will take place at the Japanese American National Musuem in Los Angeles. With this year’s three “V” award winners, conference organizers again seek to recognize the contributions, talents and values of path-breaking individuals who have enabled Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to become recognized as a significant force in media and the broader community. This year’s re-
cipients will appear and be recognized at the opening reception. In addition to appearing on Friday, June 26, Randall Park, star of the breakout hit ABC series Fresh off the Boat and winner of this year’s Visibility Award, will return on Saturday, June 27, for a one-on-one “Conversation With” session to close out the conference. Joe Zee, the influential editor-in-chief and executive creative officer of Yahoo Style, is this year’s winner of the Voice Award, which honors a recipient who gives voice to Asian Americans and helps others find their voices. Dao Nguyen, this year’s Vision Award winner, was named publisher of BuzzFeed in October 2014. There, she is credited as a key executive behind the media company’s rapid growth and audience development. Past award recipients include journalists Ann Curry and Lisa Ling and restaurateur Roy Choi.
Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) released the following statement on today’s passage of a final budget for the 2015-16 year. It now goes to Governor Brown for signature before going into effect July 1. “Making the first meaningful steps to reinvest in California since the recession, the Legislature today gave final approval to the 2015-16 budget bills. Thanks to the state’s growing economy our education system was a primary beneficiary. This budget invests $14 billion more than last year in California’s K-12 and community college systems. Throughout the recession, skyrocketing costs and
increasing out-of-state enrollment made attending a UC or CSU almost unattainable. Recognizing that a robust and accessible higher education system is critical for the growth of our state, this budget expands Competitive Cal Grants by 15% and lowers in-state tuition for middle class families by 20%. Jobs and the economy are two of our highest priorities. One of the reasons I am proud to support this budget is because it represents an effort to uplift the working poor and children of the working poor. It doesn’t raise taxes or complicate our business climate. Rather, we accomplished this through the
earned-income tax credit and the local control funding formula. California is mired in the worst drought in recent history. Recognizing the need for immediate action, the budget allocates the first round of the Water Bond, spending $2.38 billion on groundwater resources, desalination technology and projects to preserve our water supplies. And, as part of the state’s commitment to a sustainable environment, this budget provides millions in new funding to hire 42 new well inspectors to ensure that any drilling activity in California is conducted in a safe and responsible manner.”
Assembly Member Holden Statement on Revised Budget Bill
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‘The Gospel at Colonus’ – An Uplifting Experience With an Extremely Talented Cast BY JENNIFER SCHLUETER For the 30th anniversary of its Los Angeles Premiere, the critically acclaimed Gospel at Colonus is currently showing at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles. Presented by the Ebony Repertory Theatre and directed by Andi Chapman, the dramatic musical recounting the last hours of Oedipus was conceived and
adapted by Lee Breuer and features music by Bob Telson. Sophocles’ Oedipus at Colonus chronologically occurs between Oedipus Rex and Antigone, but was written as the last play of the three. Blind and repentant Oedipus reaches Colonus with his daughter Antigone, where they meet his second daughter
Roger Robinson. - Photo by Craig Schwartz
Ismene. Oedipus prays to the gods and is heard by the King of Athens, Theseus, who welcomes Oedipus to Colonus. Drama unfolds when Creon, Oedipus’ uncle, has Oedipus’ daughters seized and Oedipus’ eldest son appears; however, despite Oedipus’ death, things end on a rather joyful note. In this adaption of the play, both Oedipus and Ismene’s characters are embodied by an actor as well as a singer. The extremely talented cast consists of Tony-award winner and celebrated Broadway actor Roger Robinson as the actor Oedipus, “The Ambassador of Soul”; Ellis Hall as the singer Oedipus and American Idol vocal coach Dorian Holley (in a supporting role), who have both performed with icons such as Stevie Wonder; renowned actor William Allen Young as Pastor Theseus, and many more accomplished actors, singers, and musicians. From start to finish, the musical is an absolute pleasure to watch and listen to. Goosebumps, laughter, teary eyes, joy and amazement were only some of the reactions experienced and multiple standing ovations in the midst of the play were wit-
Roger Robinson and The Company of The Gospel at Colonus.
nessed. Throughout the whole performance, blind Ellis Hall impresses with his five-octave vocal range and exceptional performance at the piano. Choragus LaVan Davis, Balladeer Samuel Butler, and the singer for Ismene, Jackie Gouché, also astound the audience with their musical skills, and Nicoe “Nikki” Potts saves the best for last
Former Business Manager at O.C. Private School Sentenced to 41 Months For Embezzling $2 Million
A Trabuco Canyon man who admitted embezzling more than $2 million while managing a private elementary school was sentenced recently to three years and five months in federal prison, announced Stephanie Yonekura, the Acting United States Attorney for the Central District of California, and Bill L. Lewis, the Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office. The Honorable Dean D. Pregerson sentenced Ricardo Nieva, 50, to 41 months in federal prison. Judge Pregerson also ordered Nieva to pay restitution in the amount of. $2,093,667.84. Nieva pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud in connection with the embezzlement scheme in 2014. According to court documents, Nieva was the business manager at The Pegasus School, in Hun-
tington Beach from 1995 until September 2013. While Nieva held that position, he was authorized to sign checks drawn on the school’s bank accounts to conduct the school’s business. Nieva was not authorized to withdraw money for business unrelated to the school. Beginning in late 2006, and continuing until around May 2013, Nieva knowingly defrauded the Pegasus School by signing checks payable to himself and cashing those checks drawn on the school’s bank accounts without authorization. Nieva cashed 256 checks that were deposited into his personal account via wire transfers from the school’s bank account. The total loss to the school was more than $2 million. In order to avoid detection, Nieva altered bank statements and checks. He also prepared bogus sum-
maries, ledgers and monthly financial reports, according to his plea agreement. He used these falsified documents to conceal his unauthorized withdrawals from the school’s Board of Trustees and finance committee, as well as a third party company that performed the school’s monthly bank reconciliations. According to the plea agreement, defendant Nieva used the unauthorized proceeds from these checks to pay for personal expenses and luxury items, including vacations, private school tuition for his children, donations to private sports programs, a time share, a golf membership and season tickets to the Anaheim Angels. This investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office.
- an incredible solo, which was followed by standing ovations. Thus, the musical is a must-see! The Gospel at Colonus plays through July 19 at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles. Performances are scheduled on Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. (For
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the week of June 22, there will be a performance on Thursday, June 25 at 8 p.m., but no performance on Saturday, June 27, at 9 p.m.) Regular price tickets range from $45 - $65. Tickets are available at ewww. ebonyrep.org or by phone at (323) 964-9766. Groups of ten or more should email groups@ebonyrep.org or call (323) 964-9766.
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Holden’s Endorsement Adds Momentum to Phlunte’ Riddle’s Bid for State Senate Pasadena area Assemblymember Chris Holden joins a strong and growing group of leaders endorsing Phlunte’ Riddle for the State Senate’s 25th District, the Riddle campaign announced Monday. “I have known Phlunte’ for many years and I can tell you that she has served our community with integrity,” said Assemblymember Holden. “She has been a leader and a change agent in Pasadena and I know she will be a fighter for middle-class families, stronger schools, and safer communities in the State Senate.” Chris Holden was first elected to serve the Foothill
Communities in the State Assembly in 2012 with over 60% of the vote. He authored and led the passage of several bills, including legislation to make the state’s small business loan program more accessible, and expanding innovation hubs throughout California to spur business start-ups focused on emerging technologies. He entered public service as a member of the Pasadena City Council and was instrumental in expanding the Metro Gold Line to connect the San Gabriel Valley to Los Angeles. “A s s e m b l y m e m b e r Holden’s endorsement means so much to me,” Rid-
dle said. “He has been a friend and a mentor to me for many years. I am so honored by his support. Together, we are going to find solutions that work for the Foothill communities.” Riddle resides in Pasadena with her husband of 36 years and is the mother of three adult sons. Riddle spent nearly 29 years rising through the ranks of the Pasadena Police Department, breaking barriers as the first woman to be permanently assigned as a gang/street narcotics officer and the first African American female sergeant and lieutenant. She retired as a lieutenant, where she
was the Public Information Officer & Adjutant to the Chief of Police. Riddle is an adjunct professor at Golden West College and owns a consulting company, where she trains executives and helps solve communications challenges in organizations. The 25th State Senate District encompasses the communities of Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale, Bradbury, Claremont, Duarte, Glendora, La Cañada-Flintridge, La Verne, Monrovia, San Dimas, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, Upland, Altadena, La Crescenta, Montrose, Atwater Village, and Sunland-Tujunga.
Rene Araiza, who is the Assistant Manager for the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc., has joined the MERCI Board. Araiza is a graduate of Alhambra High School and a retired member of the United States Marine Corps. He served from 1980-2000 and retired as First Sergeant F-8. He continues to volunteer with the Marine Corps League in West Covina. Araiza and his family have a long history with MERCI with two
of his brothers being MERCI consumers. Last year he conducted a very successful flapjack fundraiser for MERCI. Besides his fundraising experience, Araiza brings knowledge of insurance and human resources to the Board. MERCI Executive Director Marta Escañuelas in welcoming Araiza to the Board recognized Araiza’s experience in working with the developmentally disabled and his willingness
to help MERCI especially at this time when MERCI is in the midst of construction of the classroom and administration buildings at 525 N. Chandler Avenue in Monterey Park. Escañuelas goes on to say, “We are thrilled to welcome Rene to the MERCI Board, his energy and enthusiasm will help move us to the next chapter!” Planning for the construction of the new buildings at MERCI started in
2006 with the award of $829,000 of federal HUD funds administered by the City of Monterey Park. John and Mary’s Place for six clients opened in January 2015. Construction on the other two buildings is anticipated to restart this summer. Escañuelas says, “It is not too late for people to donate to the construction of these buildings which are being financed via loans by contacting me at (626) 2898817 x17.”
Rene Araiza Joins Merci Board
Baldwin Park Unified Runs e-Textbook and Chromebook Pilot
Just Four U.S. School Districts Chosen to Try Out System The first of two electronic textbook pilot efforts at Baldwin Park Unified has returned overwhelming praise for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt materials used on Google Chromebooks, according to district leaders. Some 36 eighth-graders at Sierra Vista Middle School and 30 10th-graders at Sierra Vista High School conducted a semester-long trial of electronic curriculum on the
Chromebooks in spring as part of an effort to determine engagement levels. “This was a rare and valuable opportunity to see how our students responded to new technology interfaces with the latest electronic texts,” Baldwin Park Unified Superintendent Dr. Paul Sevillano said.“ As expected, we received valuable insights that will help us sculpt our approach to
technology even as we prepare for a second round of pilot testing.” The first pilot was originally scheduled to run nine weeks, but middle school teacher Gabriela Lopez and high school teacher Rafael Marquez received an extension allowing them to continue the program through spring. A second Baldwin Park Unified pilot effort will be
conducted at four middle schools and two high schools during spring 2016. In the meantime, the district is launching an effort to expand wireless capacity to support use of additional computer devices by students. Baldwin Park Unified is one of just two districts in California and four across the U.S. authorized for the pilot by Google and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
monic, this history-making concert is sure to rock-androll with audiences both at Santa Anita Race Track on Saturday June 27 and on Sunday June 28 during a matinee performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Always a fan favorite, the concert combines revolutionary music from two very different eras. Concert-goers will delight as the spontaneous dance rhythms of Beethoven’s 7th
Symphony pair perfectly with Beatles hits including “Penny Lane,” “Sgt. Pepper,” “Hey Jude” and more. “One of the many things that set our concerts apart is unique programming such as Beatles & Beethoven,” said Maestro Vener, who also serves as California Philharmonic’s Music Director and the man behind each creative concert plan. “We are thrilled to be performing such fine pieces
from these musical icons in an original, inclusive, and wildly entertaining modern format that will resonate with people of all ages and renew their perspectives on great music. Whether at Santa Anita Race Track on Saturday evenings or at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Sunday afternoons, California Philharmonic presents memory-making concert experiences that are not to be missed.”
American Pharoah and ‘Beatles & Beethoven’ at Santa Anita Racetrack Continued from page 1
California Philharmonic’s 2015 summer season is, as the song goes, “guaranteed to raise a smile” and undoubtedly a lot of singing and dancing as well when Beatlemania Now, hailed as “the best tribute band on the planet,” joins the world-class orchestra in Beatles & Beethoven. Marking the first time that the world-renowned band shares the stage with the esteemed Maestro Victor Vener and his California Philhar-
Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF TERRY L. BAKER Case No. BP163459
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of TERRY L. BAKER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Mine Zhao in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Mine Zhao be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on July 3, 2015 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 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. Attorney for petitioner: Michael J. Aementa SBN 219792 ARMENTA LAW 517 N. Mountain Avenue, STE 103 Upland, California 91786 June 18, 22, 25, 2015 BURBANK INDEPENDENT
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF TA WAY LIU aka TAWAY LIU, DAVID LIU Case No. BP163195
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of TA WAY LIU aka TAWAY LIU, DAVID LIU A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Li Teh Liu in the Superior Court of California, Coun-ty of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Li Teh Liu be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal repre-sentative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or con-sented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will
be held on July 17, 2015 at 8:30AM in Dept. No. 67 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 representa-tive, 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 Califor-nia Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable 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: CATHERINE KEN ESQ SBN 186470 LAW OFFICES OF CATHERINE KEN 805 W DUARTE RD STE 104 ARCADIA CA 91007 CN912627 Published Jun 18,22,25, 2015 MONTEREY PARK PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: HAROLD B. WHITFIELD CASE NO. BP163886
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of HAROLD B. WHITFIELD. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KATHRYN C. PETZOLDT in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KATHRYN C. PETZOLDT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/20/15 at 8:30AM in Dept. 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 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
HLR Media as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner ROBERT A. COHEN, ESQ. SBN 209971 COHEN LAW, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION 28039 SMYTH DR. STE 200 VALENCIA CA 91355 6/25, 6/29, 7/2/15 CNS-2765537# BURBANK INDEPENDENT
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DOUGLAS BRUCE RADUENZ AKA DOUGLAS B. RADUENZ CASE NO. BP163992
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DOUGLAS BRUCE RADUENZ AKA DOUGLAS B. RADUENZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KATHERINE M. RADUENZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KATHERINE M. RADUENZ 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 with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/22/15 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 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. Attorney for Petitioner MELBY & ANDERSON LLP (RM) 77421 1061 VALLEY SUN LANE LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE CA 91011 6/25, 6/29, 7/2/15 CNS-2766812# BURBANK INDEPENDENT
Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 410418-20 (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 addresses of the seller are: C & L INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT, INC AND LIU AND CHENG’S TRUST 2011, 2451 W. MAIN ST, ALHAMBRA, CA 91801 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 2451 W. MAIN ST, ALHAMBRA, CA 91801 (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: MEI-FU, INC, A CALI-
JUNE 25, 2015 - JULY 1, 2015 | 7 FORNIA CORPORATION, 2451 W. MAIN ST, ALHAMBRA, CA 91801 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: ALL FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT PRESENTLY OWNED BY SELLER, GOODWILL, TRADENAME, INVENTORY AND STOCK IN TRADE IF ANY of that certain business located at: 2451 W. MAIN ST, ALHAMBRA, CA 91801 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: ALHAMBRA INN (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is JULY 7, 2015, at the office of VIVA ESCROW! INC, 2549 HUNTINGTON DR, STE 103, SAN MARINO, CA 91108 Escrow No. 410418-20, Escrow Officer: JULIANA TU, CSEO, CEO, CBSS, CEI, SASIP (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above. (9) The last date for filing claims is: JULY 6, 2015 (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: JUNE 9, 2015 TRANSFEREES: MEI-FU, INC LA1552906 ALHAMBRA PRESS 6/18/15 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) (UCC 6101 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.) Escrow No. 15965 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The name(s), Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and business address of the Seller/Licensee are: Ashok Kumar Ahuja and Suraj Parkash Ahuja, 508 West Broadway Glendale, CA 91204 The Business is known as: Ahujas Broadway Mart & Deli The names, Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and addresses of the Buyer/ Transferee are: Vick Investment Inc., 508 West Broadway Glendale, CA 91204 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: None The assets to be sold are described in general as: All stock in trade, fixtures, equipment and good will of certain Liquor Store and located at: 508 West Broadway Glendale, CA 91204 The kind of license to be transferred is: Off-Sale General Number 21-503988 now issued for the premises located at: 508 West Broadway Glendale, CA 91204 The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with said transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory, is the sum of $425,000.00, which consists of the following: Description Amount Cash $425,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of said business and transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The anticipated date of sale/transfer is July 7, 2015 at the office of: Sepulveda Escrow Corporation at 10550 Sepulveda Boulevard., Suite 105, Mission Hills, CA 91345. Dated: June 3, 2015 Transferee and Intended Transferee VICK INVESTMENT INC. By: RATHAUR JASWANT President Transferor and Licensee /S/ ASHOK KUMAR AHUJA /S/ SURAJ PARKASH AHUJA 6/18/15 CNS-2763851# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Marlen Maissourian FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: ES018918 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 600 East Broadway, Glendale, Ca 912064304 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Marlen Maissourian filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Marlen Maissourian to Proposed name Allen Mure 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a.Date: 08-05-15 Time: 8:30 AM Dept: D Room: - b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: GLENDALE INDEPENDENT DATED: June 19, 2015 Mary Thornton House JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2015 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Maritza Olivia Alonso Castresana by and through her father Luis Enrique Castresana FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: ES019462 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 300 East Olive Avenue, Burbank, Ca 91502 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Maritza Olivia Alonso Castresana by and through her father Luis Enrique Castresana filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name
a. Maritza Olivia Alonso Castresana to Proposed name Maritza Olivia Castresana 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a.Date: 07-31-15 Time: 8:30 AM Dept: NCB-A Room: - b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BURBANK INDEPENDENT DATED: June 19, 2015 Mary Thornton House JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. June 25, July 2, 9, 16 BURBANK INDEPENDENT ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Keion James N’Gai Banner FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: ES019463 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 300 East Olive Avenue, Burbank, Ca 91502, North Central District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Fannie Suzette Miller filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Keion James N’Gai Banner to Proposed name Keion James N’Gai Bahingire 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 07-31-15 Time: 8:30 AM Dept: NCB- B Room: - b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BURBANK INDEPENDENT DATED: June 19, 2015 Mary Thornton House JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2015 BURBANK INDEPENDENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 204040-AY Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names, Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and business address of the Seller/Licensee are: GOLDEN IVY, INC, 15233 GALE AVE, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745 The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: The business is known as: FRESCO SUPERMARKET The names, Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and addresses of the Buyer/ Transferee are: DAMING FUEL ENERGY, INC, 15233 GALE AVE, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: NONE The assets to be sold are described in general as: GOODWILL, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT, INVENTORY, ABC LICENSE, ETC and are located at: 15233 GALE AVE, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745 The kind of license to be transferred is: Type: OFF-SALE GENERAL, License Number: 514812 now issued for the premises located at: 15233 GALE AVE, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745 The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is JULY 27, 2015 at the office of: PRIMA ESCROW, INC, 3600 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 1028, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010, The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory, is the sum of $1,100,000.00, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CASH $1,100,000.00; TOTAL 1,100,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. DATED: JUNE 9, 2015 GOLDEN IVY, INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Seller/Licensee DAMING FUEL ENERGY, INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Buyer/Applicant LA1554185 WEST COVINA PRESS 6/25/15 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 004000-FM Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names and address of the Seller/Licensee are: SHARKEY ENTERPRISES, INC, 520 S. GLENOAKS BLVD, BURBANK, CA 91502 The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 1061 EUCALYPTUS LN, PASADENA, CA 91103 The business is known as: SHARKEY’S BISTRO The names, and address of the Buyer/ Transferee are: JUJUJU INC, 10106 CAMARILLO ST, TOLUCA LAKE, CA 91602 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Sellers/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or deliv-
ered to the Buyer/Transferee are: NONE The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL, TRADE NAME, LEASEHOLD INTEREST AND IMPROVEMENTS, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND ON SALE BEER AND WINE-EATING PLACE LICENSE #41-532537 and are located at: 520 S. GLENOAKS BLVD, BURBANK, CA 91502 The kind of license to be transferred is: Type: ON SALE BEER AND WINE-EATING PLACE, License Number: 41-532537 now issued for the premises located at: 520 S. GLENOAKS BLVD, BURBANK, CA 91502 The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is JULY 27, 2015 at the office of: CAPITAL TRUST ESCROW, 280 S BEVERLY DR, #300, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including estimated inventory, is the sum of $86,000.00, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CASH $86,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. DATED: JUNE 1, 2015 SHARKEY ENTERPRISES, INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Seller(s)/ Licensee(s) JUJUJU INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Buyer(s)/Transferee(s) LA1555309 BURBANK INDEPENDENT 6/25/15 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Secs. 6104, 6105 U.C.C.) Escrow No. 23960-G Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller that a bulk sale is about to be made of the assets described below. The names and business addresses of the seller are: Ameci Pizza Kitchen, 240 North Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502 The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: same as above 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 The names and business addresses of the buyer are: H & B Enterprises, Inc., 240 North Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502 The assets to be sold are described in general as: Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, Goodwill, Trade name, etc, of that Pizza Kitchen and are located at: 240 North Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502 The business name used by the seller at that location is: Ameci Pizza Kitchen. The anticipated date of the bulk sale is July 14, 2015 at the office of David Gibson Escrow, 6351 Owensmouth Ave. #101A, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 This bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. If so subject, the name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is David Gibson, David Gibson Escrow, 6351 Owensmouth Ave. #101A, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 and the last date for filing claims shall be July 13, 2015, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: June 17, 2015 H & B Enterprises, Inc. S/ Hayk Igraryan S/ Vatche Martirosyan 6/25/15 CNS-2766127# BURBANK INDEPENDENT
Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA14-653042-CL Order No.: 140934241-CAVOI NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/19/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode 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): FELICIA MENDOZA AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 12/1/2005 as Instrument No. 05 2925855 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 7/2/2015 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: $518,545.44 The purported property address is: 452 W MILFORD ST, GLENDALE, CA 91203 Assessor’s Parcel No.
5637-020-006 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 sa le 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-14-653042-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 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 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 O r Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-653042-CL IDSPub #0084618 6/11/2015 6/18/2015 6/25/2015 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT APN: 8277-042-007 TS No: CA0800670414-1 TO No: 11-0092024 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June 6, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 6, 2015 at 10:00 AM, near the fountain located in the Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on June 22, 2005, as Instrument No. 05 1467505, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by WALTER KOCH AND RAQUEL INES TKACZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for T.J. FINANCIAL, INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1056 HOLIDAY DRIVE, WEST COVINA, CA 91791-3481 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s
Sale is estimated to be $1,348,205.58 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. 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 In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08006704-14-1. 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: June 2, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08006704-14-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. InSource Logic. ORDER NO. CA15-001583-1, PUB DATES: 06/11/2015, 06/18/2015, 06/25/2015 WEST COVINA PRESS
Fictitious Business Name Filings FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2015151866 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as HOUSE OF GLOBES; HOUSEOFGLOBES.COM, 1071 E Orange Grove Ave , Burbank, CA 91501. 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: George Baltakian. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on June 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 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. Burbank Independent June 11, 2015, June 18, 2015, June 25, 2015, July 2, 2015
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The portrait of John Lennon. An animated pink pig. The classic book cover of The Catcher in the Rye. A White Walker from Game of Thrones riding a dead horse. And a replica of the Italian painting Il bacio (The Kiss). These are just some of the 210 murals at the 23rd Annual Pasadena Chalk Festival held at the Paseo Colorado on June 20 and 21. More than 600 artists drew murals on concrete areas in and around the shopping mall. A free event on Father’s Day weekend, this annual festival always attracts many families. Participating artists voted for outstanding artwork by their peers at the festival’s end. Different award categories included Best of Festival, Most Humorous, Most Inspirational, and Best New Artist, a new award this year. Visitors picked the “Paseo Colorado People’s Choice” award. Light Bringer Project president Tom Coston said the festival idea originated in 1993 when Nancy Siegmund, an intern for Light Bringer Project, saw chalk painting in Paris. It debuted that same year at Pasadena City Hall, and about 100 artists came. From then on, it only grew. In 2010, Guinness World Records declared it as the largest street painting festival. An exhibition at the Pasadena Museum of History will highlight the festival’s history for its 25th anniversary. Artists have grown in their skills and abilities in street painting. According to Coston, artists are usually nervous their first time because they have not done street painting before. “They become adequate to good to great,” Coston noted. “Now they are stars. It’s amazing to watch their growth.” Artist Philip Ferdinand, 34, of Pasadena, said every time he comes back to the festival, he has gotten better and better. This year, he drew Marilyn Monroe. Some of his
Cleaning the chalk murals.
previous festival murals include Pinocchio and Rosetta from Tinker Bell. His fifth year at the festival, Ferdinand commented of the festival’s benefits. It gives him the opportunity to meet other artists, be part of the artists’ community, and advertise his work. “They feel like parts of me,” he noted about his peers. “They are theirselves playing out other parts of myself in their own articulate way, like a grape vine. We’re all fruits of the vine. I like to watch other people’s skill and other people’s technique because they are just another fruit of the vine that I haven’t reached the point of potential or approach that they have yet. They’re so rich on their skill it humbles you.” Lauren Mora, 21, of La Puente, created a peace sign with the word “Imagine” above it. Her sixth time at the event, Mora explained that the festival reinforces the idea that art is an outlet for fun and self-expression for the artist. She mentioned the sad fact that the art will be washed away eventually, despite the numerous hours of labor put into it. “At least hundreds of people get to see it, so it’s not a complete loss,” Mora noted. Leonides Aguirre, 35, of South Pasadena, was a rookie artist to the festival. On Saturday, Aguirre so far had drawn Darth Vadar holding a Lego book. He planned to later add a table and a Lego box with
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- Photo by Matt Rose
actual Legos on it, so it looks like Darth Vadar is building a Death Star. “The experience and also learning how to push myself a little bit further, [and] try different things,” Aguirre commented about lessons he wanted to take from the festival. “[Also to] see other people’s artwork and see techniques that they use.” Barbara Masters of Pasadena explained that she comes back to the festival every year because she is attracted to the artists’ creativity and the variety of chalk art from year to year. Vivian Han, 29, of China, said watching the beginning stages of drawing allows her to learn the artists’ processes in completing the picture. Besides watching artists work, visitors had the chance to auction for small painted canvases created by the participating festival artists. Proceeds from the festival benefited arts and learning programs of the Light Bringer Project, a Pasadena-based nonprofit arts organization who organized the festival. Some of those programs include Room 13, an international network of student-driven creative art studios with locations in Los Angeles and Pasadena, and LA Futures Academy, a program that engages lowincome high school students with professional real world experiences in the advertising, marketing and communication realms.